The art of divine improvement, or, The Christian instructed how to make a right use of [brace] duties, dangers, deliverances both as they concern himself and others : opened and applied in several sermons / by Nathaniel Whiting ...
NONLATINALPHABET OLD JACOB 's ALTAR newly Repaired: OR THE SAINTS TRIANGLE of Dangers, Deliverances and Duties. Text: PSALM 94. vers. 17. Ʋnless the Lord had been my help, my soul had almost [ or quickly ] dwelt in silence.
OLD JACOB is ALTAR newly Repaired: OR THE SAINTS TRIANGLE of Dangers, Deliverances and Duties. Text: PSALM 94. vers. 17. Ʋnless the Lord had been my help, my soul had almost [ or quickly ] dwelled in silence.
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THis Book of the Psalmes hath been honoured, (and that deservedly) with high Commendations by the Antients, being termed, The Soul's Anatomy, The Law's Epitomie, The Gospel's Index, a little Bible, The Summary of both the Testaments, being alledged,
THis Book of the Psalms hath been honoured, (and that deservedly) with high Commendations by the Ancients, being termed, The Soul's Anatomy, The Law's Epitome, The Gospel's Index, a little bible, The Summary of both the Testaments, being alleged,
A sweet Field and Rosary of Promises, Precepts, Predictions, Praises, Soliloquies, &c. A Physick Garden, richly furnished with all sorts of healing plants and Medicinal herbs, suited to all the Spiritual distempers frail man is incident unto.
A sweet Field and Rosary of Promises, Precepts, Predictions, Praises, Soliloquies, etc. A Physic Garden, richly furnished with all sorts of healing plants and Medicinal herbs, suited to all the Spiritual distempers frail man is incident unto.
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The holy Pen-man (being a person of choice spirit, and of large experiences) meeteth with all the conditions of all the Saints in their state of militancy;
The holy Penman (being a person of choice Spirit, and of large experiences) meeteth with all the conditions of all the Saints in their state of militancy;
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yea choice experiences to strengthen fainting soules in the day of their distress, more pleasant then the pooles of Heshbon, more glorious then the Tower of Lebanon, more redolent then the oyl of Aaron,
yea choice experiences to strengthen fainting Souls in the day of their distress, more pleasant then the pools of Heshbon, more glorious then the Tower of Lebanon, more redolent then the oil of Aaron,
and amongst many Psalmes, though this hath not the Title Michtam of David affixed to it, to wit, A golden Psalme, or David 's precious jewel, yet it is as the first borne among many brethren;
and among many Psalms, though this hath not the Title Michtam of David affixed to it, to wit, A golden Psalm, or David is precious jewel, yet it is as the First born among many brothers;
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1. Except the Lord, or if the Lord had not stood by me, and appeared in the very nick of time, this implieth the seasonableness of help, the Lord usually reserving his hand for a dead lift,
1. Except the Lord, or if the Lord had not stood by me, and appeared in the very neck of time, this Implies the seasonableness of help, the Lord usually reserving his hand for a dead lift,
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Melancthon reporteth, that he told him at Dresda, That it had been impossible for him to have borne up under the manifold miseries of his so long imprisonment, nisi habuisset consolationem ex verbo divino in corde suo, If the Word of God had not brought in consolation, into his heart. Joh. Manl. loc. comm.
Melanchthon Reporteth, that he told him At Dresden, That it had been impossible for him to have born up under the manifold misery's of his so long imprisonment, nisi habuisset consolationem ex verbo divino in cord Sue, If the Word of God had not brought in consolation, into his heart. John Manl loc. command.
2. Had been my help: the word signifieth, not onely, Help, but summum & plenum auxilium, an helpfulness, or full help; the Hebrew hath a letter more then ordinarie, to encrease the signification, as learned Mr. Leigh observeth:
2. Had been my help: the word signifies, not only, Help, but summum & plenum auxilium, an helpfulness, or full help; the Hebrew hath a Letter more then ordinary, to increase the signification, as learned Mr. Leigh observeth:
I give thee full commission against the body of my righteous servant Job, to fill it with diseases and distempers, (as he did it to purpose) but not to take away his life:
I give thee full commission against the body of my righteous servant Job, to fill it with diseases and distempers, (as he did it to purpose) but not to take away his life:
a parralel place, (though upon a spiritual account,) you have, Prov. 5. vers. 14. I was almost in all evil, quasi parum, or parum abfuit quin — or with in a little of all evil:
a parallel place, (though upon a spiritual account,) you have, Curae 5. vers. 14. I was almost in all evil, quasi Parum, or Parum abfuit quin — or with in a little of all evil:
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II. That the people of God are sometimes cast upon such streights, that seem to cut off all means of relief from them. III. That the appearances of God are eminent, and immediate, to the rescue of his people in their greatest streights.
II That the people of God Are sometime cast upon such straights, that seem to Cut off all means of relief from them. III. That the appearances of God Are eminent, and immediate, to the rescue of his people in their greatest straights.
Flesh-pleasing formalists take up a delicate Profession, thinking to divide betwixt Christ and his Cross, coasting about in their wilde and roaving thoughts to finde out a way that will bring them to the Crown, and yet baulk the Cross;
Flesh pleasing formalists take up a delicate Profession, thinking to divide betwixt christ and his Cross, coasting about in their wild and roving thoughts to find out a Way that will bring them to the Crown, and yet balk the Cross;
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and of the Lamb, are said to come forth of great tribulation; implying, they had been in great affliction, they had all their share of breaking Oppressions:
and of the Lamb, Are said to come forth of great tribulation; implying, they had been in great affliction, they had all their share of breaking Oppressions:
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The Rich man Luke 16. found it otherwise, He was clothed with purple and fine linnen, (then which the best wore no better,) and fared sumptuously every day, (every day was a gaudie day to him) second and third courses served to his table;
The Rich man Lycia 16. found it otherwise, He was clothed with purple and fine linen, (then which the best wore no better,) and fared sumptuously every day, (every day was a gaudy day to him) second and third courses served to his table;
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yet verse 22, 23. This Rich man dieth, was buried, and turned into hell, where he had misery without mercy, sorrow without succour, pain without pleasure, he drank of the wine of Gods wrath without mixture, Apoc. 14. ver. 10. had judgement without mercy:
yet verse 22, 23. This Rich man Dieth, was buried, and turned into hell, where he had misery without mercy, sorrow without succour, pain without pleasure, he drank of the wine of God's wrath without mixture, Apocalypse 14. ver. 10. had judgement without mercy:
and full barnes, from their heaps, and their hoards, and shall be tumbled into hell, from whence they may see despised Lazaras above in the bosome of Abraham. Think of that unmerciful Courrier, Christopher Landsale, who suffered a poor Lazer to die in a ditch by him;
and full Barns, from their heaps, and their hoards, and shall be tumbled into hell, from whence they may see despised Lazarus above in the bosom of Abraham. Think of that unmerciful Courier, Christopher Landsale, who suffered a poor Lazar to die in a ditch by him;
God sometimes payeth unmercifull men in their own coyn, amongst whom the depopulating encloser leads the Van, Isa. 5.8, 9, 10. Hence, they are asleep, who dream of an earthly Paradise,
God sometime payeth unmerciful men in their own coin, among whom the depopulating encloser leads the Van, Isaiah 5.8, 9, 10. Hence, they Are asleep, who dream of an earthly Paradise,
Saint Paul sayeth otherwise, Rom. 8. vers. 18. I reckon, that the sufferings of this present time, concluding the present time to be a time of suffering,
Saint Paul Saith otherwise, Rom. 8. vers. 18. I reckon, that the sufferings of this present time, concluding the present time to be a time of suffering,
In the Parisian Massacre 30000, in as little space; and within the year 300000, as hath been computed: And how fitly doth that sad story of the Christians of Calabria agree with this passage of the Apostle;
In the Parisian Massacre 30000, in as little Molle; and within the year 300000, as hath been computed: And how fitly does that sad story of the Christians of Calabria agree with this passage of the Apostle;
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3. Hence then, they are below the name, at least, have not the magnanimous, the great mindes and gallantry of Christians, who cast of Christ when the Cross appeareth;
3. Hence then, they Are below the name, At least, have not the magnanimous, the great minds and gallantry of Christians, who cast of christ when the Cross appears;
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and they also are blameworthy, who discover a whining and pettish spirit under afflictions, crying out with Baruch. Jer. 43. ver. 3. Wo is me now, for the Lord hath added grief to my sorrow, I fainted in my sighing, and finde no rest;
and they also Are blameworthy, who discover a whining and pettish Spirit under afflictions, crying out with baruch. Jer. 43. ver. 3. Woe is me now, for the Lord hath added grief to my sorrow, I fainted in my sighing, and find no rest;
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whereas, that one Consideration, Lam. 3. ver. 39. may stop the mouth for ever, Wherefore doth living man complain? a poor clod of clay? alive, on this side the grave,
whereas, that one Consideration, Lam. 3. ver. 39. may stop the Mouth for ever, Wherefore does living man complain? a poor clod of clay? alive, on this side the grave,
and Hell, and complain? and quarrel with God? what equity is there in his complaints? what reason hath man to murmur? when as man is punished for his sinnes? Man that complaineth is guilty of many sinnes, the wages whereof is death;
and Hell, and complain? and quarrel with God? what equity is there in his complaints? what reason hath man to murmur? when as man is punished for his Sins? Man that Complaineth is guilty of many Sins, the wages whereof is death;
nay, afflicted man who eighteneth his sufferings, was ever grief like mine? did ever any meet with such Crosses, disappointments, hard speeches and hard dealings,
nay, afflicted man who eighteneth his sufferings, was ever grief like mine? did ever any meet with such Crosses, disappointments, hard Speeches and hard dealings,
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Wherefore doth living man complain? Oh! this is a quieting Consideration, to keep down all impatient risings of heart against God, in a day of distress,
Wherefore does living man complain? Oh! this is a quieting Consideration, to keep down all impatient risings of heart against God, in a day of distress,
and what will she do when that cake is eaten? did she see relief coming some other way? no, these were her thoughts, she and her sonne would eat that cake and die:
and what will she do when that cake is eaten? did she see relief coming Some other Way? no, these were her thoughts, she and her son would eat that cake and die:
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It were easie to multiply presidencies of this kinde upon both accounts, temporall and spirituall; streights of bodie and pressures of spirit have been matter of the Saints complaint. 1. Oh then!
It were easy to multiply presidencies of this kind upon both accounts, temporal and spiritual; straights of body and pressures of Spirit have been matter of the Saints complaint. 1. O then!
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upon whom such a day of distress hath not been, but findest the incomes of the spirit, dost take in comfort from the promises, walkest in the light of God's countenance,
upon whom such a day of distress hath not been, but Findest the incomes of the Spirit, dost take in Comfort from the promises, walkest in the Light of God's countenance,
especially let thy heart go out in tender compassions towards the afflicted in spirit, to those who are brought into soul streights, whose case runneth parallel with that of Heman, Psal. 88. ver. 3. My soul is full of troubles, is satiated with evills, hath its fill, is brimm'd up,
especially let thy heart go out in tender compassions towards the afflicted in Spirit, to those who Are brought into soul straights, whose case Runneth parallel with that of Heman, Psalm 88. ver. 3. My soul is full of Troubles, is satiated with evils, hath its fill, is brimmed up,
no, I cannot go forth, Oh! tis a sad thing to be a close Prisoner, to be so shut up that he cannot steppe one foot beyond the grate, to take any contentment in the creature, any delight in outward enjoyments, or any comforts in relations;
no, I cannot go forth, Oh! this a sad thing to be a close Prisoner, to be so shut up that he cannot step one foot beyond the grate, to take any contentment in the creature, any delight in outward enjoyments, or any comforts in relations;
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nor evidence of Electing love, nor assurance of Redeeming grace, nor demonstrations of Adopting grace; nay, nor satisfying and soul-quieting conclusions of truth of grace, but free amongst the dead,
nor evidence of Electing love, nor assurance of Redeeming grace, nor demonstrations of Adopting grace; nay, nor satisfying and Soul-quieting conclusions of truth of grace, but free among the dead,
See that Gen. 21. vers. 17, 18. When Hagars fears were highest, and her faith lowest (as too oft is seen, that when fear is up then faith is down) when death was coming,
See that Gen. 21. vers. 17, 18. When Hagars fears were highest, and her faith lowest (as too oft is seen, that when Fear is up then faith is down) when death was coming,
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1. That the goodness of God is a springing fountain unto the Saints, even in a wilderness, Psal. 107.35. There is alwayes water in this fountain, Psal. 36. vers. 9. With thee is the fountain of life;
1. That the Goodness of God is a springing fountain unto the Saints, even in a Wilderness, Psalm 107.35. There is always water in this fountain, Psalm 36. vers. 9. With thee is the fountain of life;
He is the fountain of Gardens, the Well of living waters, Cant. 4. vers. 15. What a precious priviledge is this, to have all Gospel-springs open unto us? yet here is our misery, and it is very great,
He is the fountain of Gardens, the Well of living waters, Cant 4. vers. 15. What a precious privilege is this, to have all Gospel-springs open unto us? yet Here is our misery, and it is very great,
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He that opened the heart of Lydia, Act. 16. vers. 14. opened Hagars eyes: Jesus Christ who hath the Key of David, can onely open and shut eyes by his anointing Spirit, Apoc. 3. vers. 18. This is true in the first work of conversion, Act. 26. vers. 18. So also in the passage of after comforts, 2 King. 6.17. The Lord opened the eyes of the young man that he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha:
He that opened the heart of Lydia, Act. 16. vers. 14. opened Hagars eyes: jesus christ who hath the Key of David, can only open and shut eyes by his anointing Spirit, Apocalypse 3. vers. 18. This is true in the First work of conversion, Act. 26. vers. 18. So also in the passage of After comforts, 2 King. 6.17. The Lord opened the eyes of the young man that he saw, and behold, the mountain was full of Horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha:
how many amongst us, saw not that wall of fire which hath been round about us? nor those Chariots of fire which have been so eminent a protection unto us, in times of greatest danger? But,
how many among us, saw not that wall of fire which hath been round about us? nor those Chariots of fire which have been so eminent a protection unto us, in times of greatest danger? But,
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What had it been to Hagar if her eyes had been opened to have seen many Wells of water when she was in Abrahams family? or if she had been in a land of fountains? but to be in a wilderness in a land of drought;
What had it been to Hagar if her eyes had been opened to have seen many Wells of water when she was in Abrahams family? or if she had been in a land of fountains? but to be in a Wilderness in a land of drought;
and dippeth his bucket in the Well, acting faith by a personal application, My Lord, and my God, Joh. 20. vers. 28. So when the Lord openeth his Mercy-fountains to us,
and dippeth his bucket in the Well, acting faith by a personal application, My Lord, and my God, John 20. vers. 28. So when the Lord Openeth his Mercy-fountains to us,
yea brim our bottles, drawing with joy and thankfulness of heart water out of those Wells of salvation, Isa. 12. vers. 3. not quarrelling with men or means,
yea brim our bottles, drawing with joy and thankfulness of heart water out of those Wells of salvation, Isaiah 12. vers. 3. not quarreling with men or means,
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What, should I mention the Angels staying Abrahams hand, when it was lifted up to slay his beloved Isaac? What, should I name Jacoh 's Mahanaim, the Host of God which appeared to him,
What, should I mention the Angels staying Abrahams hand, when it was lifted up to slay his Beloved Isaac? What, should I name Jacob is Mahanaim, the Host of God which appeared to him,
How often may the saints, and how many of them may truly speak the words of my Text? Ʋnless the Lord had been my help, my soul had almost dwelt in silence:
How often may the Saints, and how many of them may truly speak the words of my Text? Ʋnless the Lord had been my help, my soul had almost dwelled in silence:
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Oh! if God had deferred his help for one hour, nay one minute, nay less then one minute, (if time could be parcel'd out into a lesser moment) I had been undone, life and all had been lost.
Oh! if God had deferred his help for one hour, nay one minute, nay less then one minute, (if time could be parceled out into a lesser moment) I had been undone, life and all had been lost.
Some Commanders have been very bold and forward to lead an Army on, but have had little care and skill to bring them off, by means whereof many thousands have been slain in some desperate assaults:
some Commanders have been very bold and forward to led an Army on, but have had little care and skill to bring them off, by means whereof many thousands have been slave in Some desperate assaults:
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but the Lord of hosts will not do thus, he will not fall back with his reserves and suffer his Ʋriahs to perish by the sword of the children of Ammon; he will bring off with safety,
but the Lord of hosts will not do thus, he will not fallen back with his reserves and suffer his Ʋriahs to perish by the sword of the children of Ammon; he will bring off with safety,
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as it were, and biddeth him hold his hand, when it was now lifted up to slay his Son, Gen. chap. 22. Therefore Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah-iireh, The Lord will see,
as it were, and bids him hold his hand, when it was now lifted up to slay his Son, Gen. chap. 22. Therefore Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah-jireh, The Lord will see,
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or the Lord will provide, ver. 14. Moses and the children of Israel received orders from the Lord of Hosts for their march out of Egypt, and had their way and quarters assigned by him, Exod. 14. vers. 1.2.
or the Lord will provide, ver. 14. Moses and the children of Israel received order from the Lord of Hosts for their march out of Egypt, and had their Way and quarters assigned by him, Exod 14. vers. 1.2.
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The Lord spake unto Moses saying, speak unto the children of Israel, that they turn and encamp before Pe-hahireth, between Migdol and the sea, over against the Sea, over against Baal-zephon,
The Lord spoke unto Moses saying, speak unto the children of Israel, that they turn and encamp before Pe-hahireth, between Migdol and the sea, over against the Sea, over against Baal-zephon,
if they think to steal away on the left hand, that cannot be done, for they must climbe up high and plain hills, which will give the enemy a full prospect of them:
if they think to steal away on the left hand, that cannot be done, for they must climb up high and plain hills, which will give the enemy a full prospect of them:
nay, to add weight to all, they were before Baal-zephon, the God of watching, an Idol which the Egyptians had high exspectations from, being set at the mouth of those mountains before Pe-hahiroth, to watch the passage, that none might escape without a passport out of Egypt:
nay, to add weight to all, they were before Baal-zephon, the God of watching, an Idol which the egyptians had high Expectations from, being Set At the Mouth of those Mountains before Pe-hahiroth, to watch the passage, that none might escape without a passport out of Egypt:
and to evidence his power in point of omnipotency upon their enemies, as Moses upon another occasion argueth it out with the Lord. Numb. 14. vers. 15.16.
and to evidence his power in point of omnipotency upon their enemies, as Moses upon Another occasion argue it out with the Lord. Numb. 14. vers. 15.16.
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their hair was not singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed on them, vers 27. In like sort did wicked men deal with Daniel Chap. 6. vers. 10. and the Lord brought him off without the least hurt:
their hair was not singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed on them, vers 27. In like sort did wicked men deal with daniel Chap. 6. vers. 10. and the Lord brought him off without the least hurt:
upon this basis the Lord Jesus bottometh that precious promise Luke 21. vers. 15. I will give you a mouth and wisdome, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay or resist;
upon this basis the Lord jesus bottometh that precious promise Lycia 21. vers. 15. I will give you a Mouth and Wisdom, which all your Adversaries shall not be able to gainsay or resist;
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so much of the spirit and wisdome of God hath been discovered in their answers, that their adversaries and accusers have been non-pluss'd by illiterate men; nay, filled with astonishment:
so much of the Spirit and Wisdom of God hath been discovered in their answers, that their Adversaries and accusers have been nonplussed by illiterate men; nay, filled with astonishment:
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and what followeth? why Vers. 37. in all these things wee are more then Conquerours, through him that loved us, we do over-overcome, super-superamus; if the cause be Gods, we may trust our selves and it in Gods hand,
and what follows? why Vers. 37. in all these things we Are more then Conquerors, through him that loved us, we do over-overcome, super-superamus; if the cause be God's, we may trust our selves and it in God's hand,
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and possess our souls in patience, when we have this assurance, that not an hair of our head shall perish Luke 21. vers. 18, 19. Reas. 3. Therefore God steppeth in to the help of his, people in their greatest streights, that he may give real testimony of his hearty good will unto them:
and possess our Souls in patience, when we have this assurance, that not an hair of our head shall perish Lycia 21. vers. 18, 19. Reas. 3. Therefore God steppeth in to the help of his, people in their greatest straights, that he may give real testimony of his hearty good will unto them:
affliction is the trial of affection, Prov. 17. vers. 17. A friend loveth at all times, [ in all times ] that is, in every opportune time; in the fittest season; now the timings of love;
affliction is the trial of affection, Curae 17. vers. 17. A friend loves At all times, [ in all times ] that is, in every opportune time; in the Fittest season; now the timings of love;
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the timings of acts of friendship addeth both worth and weight unto it Prov. 15. vers. 23. A word spoken in season (in his time, saith the Hebrew) how good is it? how good is a word of comfort spoken to a drooping soul in a day of mourning? How good is a word of peace spoken by the Lord to a wounded spirit? and then when its wounds are fresh and bleeding? can any heart,
the timings of acts of friendship adds both worth and weight unto it Curae 15. vers. 23. A word spoken in season (in his time, Says the Hebrew) how good is it? how good is a word of Comfort spoken to a drooping soul in a day of mourning? How good is a word of peace spoken by the Lord to a wounded Spirit? and then when its wounds Are fresh and bleeding? can any heart,
but the heart of Experiences, conceive, what healings those words of Christ brought to the poor woman, Luke 7. v. 48. thy sinnes are forgiven thee? being spake at that season,
but the heart of Experiences, conceive, what healings those words of christ brought to the poor woman, Lycia 7. v. 48. thy Sins Are forgiven thee? being spoke At that season,
when her heart was poured out, under a deep sence of sinne? Who can calculate what revivings of spirit, the saint-thief felt from that seasonable Promise? To day shalt thou be with me in Paradise? Luke 23. ver. 43. being so rightly timed,
when her heart was poured out, under a deep sense of sin? Who can calculate what revivings of Spirit, the saint-thief felt from that seasonable Promise? To day shalt thou be with me in Paradise? Luke 23. ver. 43. being so rightly timed,
even in ipso articulo mortis, in the very moment before his death, and when his conscience was both awakened and wounded with sinne? Oh! surely the timeing of love doth marvellously add to the beauty of it,
even in ipso articulo mortis, in the very moment before his death, and when his conscience was both awakened and wounded with sin? Oh! surely the timing of love does marvellously add to the beauty of it,
and when is it so seasonable as in a day of distress? A cup of cold water with one morsel of bread given to a weary and thirsty Traveller, is more then a full meal at another time:
and when is it so seasonable as in a day of distress? A cup of cold water with one morsel of bred given to a weary and thirsty Traveller, is more then a full meal At Another time:
How pleasantly did Iael 's milk relish upon Siserah 's pallate, when he was thirsty? Judg. 4 vers. 19. A small piece of silver given to a poor man when he wanteth to buy bread for his family, is more then a great sum given at a time when his cupboard is full of bread;
How pleasantly did Jael is milk relish upon Siserah is palate, when he was thirsty? Judges 4 vers. 19. A small piece of silver given to a poor man when he Wants to buy bred for his family, is more then a great sum given At a time when his cupboard is full of bred;
Good Asaph experienced and acknowledged this, Psal. 73. vers. 25, 26. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire besides thee, None in heaven, none on earth? No, God is above all in this good mans esteem.
Good Asaph experienced and acknowledged this, Psalm 73. vers. 25, 26. Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee, None in heaven, none on earth? No, God is above all in this good men esteem.
Oh, behold what manner of love is this? and therefore he draweth up this conclusion, It is good for me to draw nigh to God, to rowle upon God in all my streights.
O, behold what manner of love is this? and Therefore he draws up this conclusion, It is good for me to draw High to God, to roll upon God in all my straights.
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Jonathans interposures for David, when Saul hunted for his life, were so powerful upon Davids spirit, that he wanted ways and words to express his sense of them;
Jonathans interposures for David, when Saul hunted for his life, were so powerful upon Davids Spirit, that he wanted ways and words to express his sense of them;
his heart, like a vessel of new wine sought for vent, even when Jonathan was dead, 2 Sam. 9.1. He putteth the question, or rather maketh general proclamation, Is their yet any left of the house of Saul? What? Is David afraid of a Corrival in the Kingdom? Would he cut of the whole family of Saul to secure the crown upon his own head? No, this is not the ground of his enquiring;
his heart, like a vessel of new wine sought for vent, even when Johnathan was dead, 2 Sam. 9.1. He putteth the question, or rather makes general proclamation, Is their yet any left of the house of Saul? What? Is David afraid of a Corrival in the Kingdom? Would he Cut of the Whole family of Saul to secure the crown upon his own head? No, this is not the ground of his inquiring;
But why kindness? Why? he explaineth himself, For Jonathan sake; and again he reneweth his enquiry, vers. 3. To which Ziba replieth, Jonathan hath yet a son who is lame of his feet:
But why kindness? Why? he Explaineth himself, For Johnathan sake; and again he Reneweth his enquiry, vers. 3. To which Ziba Replieth, Johnathan hath yet a son who is lame of his feet:
No matter, I will shew the kindness of God unto him, and vers. 7. when the lame son of Jonathan is brought, David said unto him, Fear not; it seemeth the remembrance of Sauls cruelty, caused a trembling upon his Grand-sons spirit;
No matter, I will show the kindness of God unto him, and vers. 7. when the lame son of Johnathan is brought, David said unto him, fear not; it seems the remembrance of Saul's cruelty, caused a trembling upon his Grandsons Spirit;
See how Moses and Israel were up in their spirits unto the Lord, when they were now brought off from Egypt, and beheld their cruel Taskmasters quackened in the red Sea, Exod. 15. ver. 2. Then sang Moses, and the children of Israel this song, &c. The Lord is my strength and my song,
See how Moses and Israel were up in their spirits unto the Lord, when they were now brought off from Egypt, and beheld their cruel Taskmasters quackened in the read Sea, Exod 15. ver. 2. Then sang Moses, and the children of Israel this song, etc. The Lord is my strength and my song,
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the day that they have longed after (for surely the Serpents seed are true to their own principles, they do really desire that the name of Israel was blotted out, and that their remembrance might perish from off the earth) This was the language of Edom, in the day of Jerusalem, rase it, rase it,
the day that they have longed After (for surely the Serpents seed Are true to their own principles, they do really desire that the name of Israel was blotted out, and that their remembrance might perish from off the earth) This was the language of Edom, in the day of Jerusalem, raze it, raze it,
even to the foundation thereof, Psal. 137. vers. 7. Thus did the Egyptians gape and gaspe after prey, Exod. 15. vers. 9. I but God cometh in and dasheth their expectations in pieces,
even to the Foundation thereof, Psalm 137. vers. 7. Thus did the egyptians gape and gasp After prey, Exod 15. vers. 9. I but God comes in and dasheth their Expectations in Pieces,
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and thus God reacheth his great end, which is to make void the hopes of the wicked, Job 36.24, 25. that all the world may see and say, There is none like unto the God of Jeshurum, who rideth upon the heavens for the help of Israel,
and thus God reaches his great end, which is to make void the hope's of the wicked, Job 36.24, 25. that all the world may see and say, There is none like unto the God of Jeshurum, who rides upon the heavens for the help of Israel,
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so that the Angels in their heavenly Chore may sing this song of triumph in behalf of the Saints, Happy art thou, O Israel, who is like unto thee O people? saved by the Lord, the shield of thy help,
so that the Angels in their heavenly Chore may sing this song of triumph in behalf of the Saints, Happy art thou, Oh Israel, who is like unto thee Oh people? saved by the Lord, the shield of thy help,
yea the worst of men on this side hell, are debtors to God, and owe all their safety to his care, whose is their breath, and in whose hands are all their wayes:
yea the worst of men on this side hell, Are debtors to God, and owe all their safety to his care, whose is their breath, and in whose hands Are all their ways:
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Saint Paul that he might commend Timothy fully to the Philippians useth these expressions, Phil. 2. vers. 20. I have no man like-minded, he could not finde so choice a spirit, not a man of his minde, he was a None-such; and wherein did this singularity shew it self? Why, in this, who will naturally care for your state;
Saint Paul that he might commend Timothy Fully to the Philippians uses these expressions, Philip 2. vers. 20. I have no man like-minded, he could not find so choice a Spirit, not a man of his mind, he was a Nonesuch; and wherein did this singularity show it self? Why, in this, who will naturally care for your state;
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Childless persons drive on a single, and selfish interest, but parents do wrap up their childrens good in all their actings, spending many a careful thought on them,
Childless Persons drive on a single, and selfish Interest, but Parents do wrap up their Children's good in all their actings, spending many a careful Thought on them,
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to which the carriages of few men run parallel in these selfish dayes of ours, when the publick is too much drowned, and swallowed up in private interests:
to which the carriages of few men run parallel in these selfish days of ours, when the public is too much drowned, and swallowed up in private interests:
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See that 2 Chron. chap. 16. vers. 9. The eyes of the Lord run too and fro through the whole earth, to shew himself strong on the behalf of them, whose heart is perfect towards him;
See that 2 Chronicles chap. 16. vers. 9. The eyes of the Lord run too and from through the Whole earth, to show himself strong on the behalf of them, whose heart is perfect towards him;
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his eyes run, implying the celerity and swiftness of God, in hastening relief to his people, Isa. 31. vers. 5. As birds flying, so will the Lord defend Jerusalem his eyes run through the whole earth, implying the universality of help, not a Saint in a dark corner of the world under any streights, but the Lord seeth him;
his eyes run, implying the celerity and swiftness of God, in hastening relief to his people, Isaiah 31. vers. 5. As Birds flying, so will the Lord defend Jerusalem his eyes run through the Whole earth, implying the universality of help, not a Saint in a dark corner of the world under any straights, but the Lord sees him;
We read, that the names of the twelve Tribes were engraven upon twelve stones on the breastplate of Aaron when he appeared before the Lord, Exod. 28. vers. 11. And the shew-bread was kneaded into twelve Loaves, being therefore called panis propositionis, because it represented the twelve Tribes,
We read, that the names of the twelve Tribes were engraven upon twelve stones on the breastplate of Aaron when he appeared before the Lord, Exod 28. vers. 11. And the shewbread was kneaded into twelve Loaves, being Therefore called Paris propositionis, Because it represented the twelve Tribes,
how sweet and precious is it? and wherein appeareth this care of God? Why, in his eminent and immediate appearances for them in the day of their distress, hear at what a rate God speaketh, Isa. 40. vers. 27, 28. Why sayest thou, O Jacob,
how sweet and precious is it? and wherein appears this care of God? Why, in his eminent and immediate appearances for them in the day of their distress, hear At what a rate God speaks, Isaiah 40. vers. 27, 28. Why Sayest thou, Oh Jacob,
and speakest, O Israel? my way is hid from the Lord, and my judgement is passed over from my God? God cannot indure such a distrustful whining spirit in his people;
and Speakest, Oh Israel? my Way is hid from the Lord, and my judgement is passed over from my God? God cannot endure such a distrustful whining Spirit in his people;
therefore the Lord comes on with his high intergatories, Hast thou not known? what an ignorant people? Hast thou not heard? what a deaf people? What? keep no intelligence with heaven? That the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth fainteth not, neither is weary;
Therefore the Lord comes on with his high Interrogatories, Hast thou not known? what an ignorant people? Hast thou not herd? what a deaf people? What? keep no intelligence with heaven? That the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth fainteth not, neither is weary;
but how shall he do for light in that dark prison? How shall life be preserved in those Chambers of death? What food must he eat in his three days imprisonment? How shall he be kept alive so long in the belly of a living fish,
but how shall he do for Light in that dark prison? How shall life be preserved in those Chambers of death? What food must he eat in his three days imprisonment? How shall he be kept alive so long in the belly of a living Fish,
what a bundle of miracles are wrapt up together in the preservation of this one Saint? well might the Apostle perswade the faithful to be careful for nothing, Phil. 4. vers. 6. which (as the Seraphims in Isa. 6.) is answered by Saint Peter 1 Epist. chap. 5 vers. 9. Cast all your care upon God, under this assurance, that God careth for you:
what a bundle of Miracles Are wrapped up together in the preservation of this one Saint? well might the Apostle persuade the faithful to be careful for nothing, Philip 4. vers. 6. which (as the Seraphims in Isaiah 6.) is answered by Saint Peter 1 Epistle chap. 5 vers. 9. Cast all your care upon God, under this assurance, that God Careth for you:
Oh, much more may we affirm that the Lord careth for all his people, and suiteth his care to all their conditions, to which his eminent appearances for them in a day of distress, give signal testimony.
O, much more may we affirm that the Lord Careth for all his people, and suiteth his care to all their conditions, to which his eminent appearances for them in a day of distress, give signal testimony.
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2. A second truth which this Doctrine commendeth unto us, is this, That the Saints are a people of Gods special love, they lye in the very bosome of God, his Banner over them is love,
2. A second truth which this Doctrine commends unto us, is this, That the Saints Are a people of God's special love, they lie in the very bosom of God, his Banner over them is love,
and as holiness to the Lord was engraven upon the bells of the horses, and upon every pot in Jerusalem, Zech. 14. vers. 20. So love to the Saints, is engraven upon every-dispensation of God to his people,
and as holiness to the Lord was engraven upon the Bells' of the Horses, and upon every pot in Jerusalem, Zechariah 14. vers. 20. So love to the Saints, is engraven upon every-dispensation of God to his people,
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Hear ye the rod saith the Lord, Mich. 6. verse 9. Oh, it speaketh love, many of the Saints have read much of the Lords love, writ in letters of their own blood.
Hear you the rod Says the Lord, Mich. 6. verse 9. O, it speaks love, many of the Saints have read much of the lords love, writ in letters of their own blood.
How doth the love of God shine forth in its fullest lustre, when he appeareth as an healing God in a bleeding hour? Who can express the sweetness of this spiced wine? What a relish of love do the Saints taste in that comfort and hearts-ease, which the Lord giveth them at the shutting up of a storm? The outgoings of God were remarkable,
How does the love of God shine forth in its Fullest lustre, when he appears as an healing God in a bleeding hour? Who can express the sweetness of this spiced wine? What a relish of love do the Saints taste in that Comfort and Heart's ease, which the Lord gives them At the shutting up of a storm? The outgoings of God were remarkable,
there were miracles of mercy, heaps upon heaps, the wisdom and power of God were writ in such capital letters, that they that runned, might read not digitum onely,
there were Miracles of mercy, heaps upon heaps, the Wisdom and power of God were writ in such capital letters, that they that runned, might read not Digit only,
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and what were the motives to all these mercies? the Lord draweth up all these lines into the center of love, Deut. 6. vers. 3. Because the Lord loved thy fathers,
and what were the motives to all these Mercies? the Lord draws up all these lines into the centre of love, Deuteronomy 6. vers. 3. Because the Lord loved thy Father's,
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that they see no out-shining of Gods favour, as in cases of desertion or great affliction, Isa. 8.17. sometimes light and love break forth in some small beams, through the thick cloud of apprehended displeasure;
that they see no Outshining of God's favour, as in cases of desertion or great affliction, Isaiah 8.17. sometime Light and love break forth in Some small beams, through the thick cloud of apprehended displeasure;
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though the air be duskish, yet they can discover some lines of love drawn here and there, in such a mercie, such a favour, such an act of goodness, such a gracious providence:
though the air be duskish, yet they can discover Some lines of love drawn Here and there, in such a mercy, such a favour, such an act of Goodness, such a gracious providence:
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Oh! saith a servant of the Lord, if the Lord did not love me, he would not have called me off from such vain and vicious courses, he would not have made known the counsels of his grace by his spirit unto me, he would not have accepted my poor services,
Oh! Says a servant of the Lord, if the Lord did not love me, he would not have called me off from such vain and vicious courses, he would not have made known the Counsels of his grace by his Spirit unto me, he would not have accepted my poor services,
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It is said, Gen. 45. vers. 27. When Jacob saw the wagons which Joseph sent to carry him into Egypt, his spirit revived, it put a new life into his dead heart, and dead hopes;
It is said, Gen. 45. vers. 27. When Jacob saw the wagons which Joseph sent to carry him into Egypt, his Spirit revived, it put a new life into his dead heart, and dead hope's;
Object. 1. But this Fort-royal of the Saints seemeth to be assaulted by the Preacher, Eccles. 9. vers. 1. No man knoweth either love or hatred by all that is before him:
Object. 1. But this Fort-royal of the Saints seems to be assaulted by the Preacher, Eccles. 9. vers. 1. No man Knoweth either love or hatred by all that is before him:
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'Tis used in a civil sense, for the share or portion which children have in their parents Estate, Rachel and Leah said, Is there yet any portion or inheritance for us in our fathers house? Gen. 31. vers. 14. So that, the wise man in this Verse, confuteth the vain,
It's used in a civil sense, for the share or portion which children have in their Parents Estate, Rachel and Leah said, Is there yet any portion or inheritance for us in our Father's house? Gen. 31. vers. 14. So that, the wise man in this Verse, confuteth the vain,
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2. The dispensations of God, according to his ordinary rate of providence, do not decisively conclude love or hatred, a just man may have all his moisture drunk up, with the arrows of the Almighty,
2. The dispensations of God, according to his ordinary rate of providence, do not decisively conclude love or hatred, a just man may have all his moisture drunk up, with the arrows of the Almighty,
God will not write his love in such legible characters that every pur-blind worldling may read this secret, indeed Jerusalem had the honour to be baptised Jehovah-shammah, the Lord is there, Ezek. 48.35. but this engraving was not found upon Dives his palace;
God will not write his love in such legible characters that every purblind worldling may read this secret, indeed Jerusalem had the honour to be baptised Jehovah-shammah, the Lord is there, Ezekiel 48.35. but this engraving was not found upon Dives his palace;
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indeed men may speak hopefully, in the judgment of charity, and draw up a hopeful conclusion of another man's standing in grace, from what is visibly good;
indeed men may speak hopefully, in the judgement of charity, and draw up a hopeful conclusion of Another Man's standing in grace, from what is visibly good;
when the exercise of faith is vigorous and the actings of the spirit of holiness are visible and uniform, as, 1 Thes. 1. vers. 3, 4. The Apostle mentioneth their labour of love, their work of faith,
when the exercise of faith is vigorous and the actings of the Spirit of holiness Are visible and uniform, as, 1 Thebes 1. vers. 3, 4. The Apostle mentioneth their labour of love, their work of faith,
and met with such hard measure, from his uncle Laban, seing the Lord determined otherwise, Rom. 9. vers. 13. Jacob have I loved, and Esau have I hated:
and met with such hard measure, from his uncle Laban, sing the Lord determined otherwise, Rom. 9. vers. 13. Jacob have I loved, and Esau have I hated:
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It was much the sinne of Job 's three friends in asserting Job 's afflictions to be the fruits and evidences of Gods displeasure, against a person hated by him,
It was much the sin of Job is three Friends in asserting Job is afflictions to be the fruits and evidences of God's displeasure, against a person hated by him,
4. I do not assert, that God's outward dispensations although in an extraordinary manifestation of his power and goodness, do fully and alwayes speak forth his peculiar love to a person or people,
4. I do not assert, that God's outward dispensations although in an extraordinary manifestation of his power and Goodness, do Fully and always speak forth his peculiar love to a person or people,
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and Samariah 's siege was raised in a way of miracle under wicked Jehoram, as well as Jerusalem 's was under good Hezekiah. Compare 2 Kings 7. verse 6. with Chap. 19. vers. 35. It was false Divinity that those Barbarians preached,
and Samaria is siege was raised in a Way of miracle under wicked jehoram, as well as Jerusalem is was under good Hezekiah. Compare 2 Kings 7. verse 6. with Chap. 19. vers. 35. It was false Divinity that those Barbarians preached,
though he hath escaped the Sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live, Acts 28. vers. 4. which our Saviour fully consulteth in the case of the Galileans, and the eighteen persons on whom the tower fell in Siloe, Luke 13. vers. 1, 2, 3, 4.
though he hath escaped the Sea, yet vengeance suffers not to live, Acts 28. vers. 4. which our Saviour Fully consulteth in the case of the Galileans, and the eighteen Persons on whom the tower fell in Siloe, Lycia 13. vers. 1, 2, 3, 4.
they know the voice of Christ, and read the love of their father in the streight lines of his providencial favours toward them, Psalm 87. vers. 2. God loveth the gates of Zion, how doth this appear? why, vers. 7. God saith, All my springs are in thee:
they know the voice of christ, and read the love of their father in the straight lines of his providencial favours towards them, Psalm 87. vers. 2. God loves the gates of Zion, how does this appear? why, vers. 7. God Says, All my springs Are in thee:
because he hath prospered our warfare, and underwriteth hatred to all those glorious victories, which the Lord of hosts hath given to his people in these Nations,
Because he hath prospered our warfare, and underwriteth hatred to all those glorious victories, which the Lord of hosts hath given to his people in these nations,
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these are good superstructures where the foundation is well laid, and are Zion's security against the gates of hell, provided, everlasting doors be set open, that the King of glory may come in, and keep court amongst us.
these Are good superstructures where the Foundation is well laid, and Are Zion's security against the gates of hell, provided, everlasting doors be Set open, that the King of glory may come in, and keep court among us.
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the care of God over them, and his love unto them in their distressed estate, against both which they offend in sinning, do give a sad tincture to their sinnes:
the care of God over them, and his love unto them in their distressed estate, against both which they offend in sinning, do give a sad tincture to their Sins:
and commit whoredome with her, when the Lord had so eminently appeared for Israel in turning Balaam 's curses into blessings and saving them from the sword of Midian, Numb. 25. vers. 6. Yea, when the whole congregation was weeping before the Lord for the business of Baal-Peor, where the wrath of God brake forth upon them,
and commit whoredom with her, when the Lord had so eminently appeared for Israel in turning balaam is curses into blessings and Saving them from the sword of Midian, Numb. 25. vers. 6. Yea, when the Whole congregation was weeping before the Lord for the business of Baal-peor, where the wrath of God brake forth upon them,
and thy Masters wives into thy bosome, and gave thee the house of Israel and Judah, &c. What an enumeration of mercies is here? How doth the Lord expostulate with him? And what doth the Lord inferre from hence? why surely, that David was acted by a spirit of great dis-ingenuity to sin against such goodness, such bounty, to break such cords of love, which the Lord had cast upon him:
and thy Masters wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and Judah, etc. What an enumeration of Mercies is Here? How does the Lord expostulate with him? And what does the Lord infer from hence? why surely, that David was acted by a Spirit of great disingenuity to sin against such Goodness, such bounty, to break such cords of love, which the Lord had cast upon him:
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Wherefore hast thou despised the commandement of the Lord to do evil in his sight? what, David commit Adultery? what, David put the bottle to his neighbour to make him drunk? thinking to cover sin with sin? what, David slay Ʋriah with the sword of the children of Ammon? what, David slay an innocent person in cold blood? what, David murther an husband that he might have his wife? what, David take the Adulteress into his bed and bosome? what David do all this? Does David give occasion to the enemy to blaspheme? Had another person committed adultery,
Wherefore hast thou despised the Commandment of the Lord to do evil in his sighed? what, David commit Adultery? what, David put the Bottle to his neighbour to make him drunk? thinking to cover since with since? what, David slay Ʋriah with the sword of the children of Ammon? what, David slay an innocent person in cold blood? what, David murder an husband that he might have his wife? what, David take the Adulteress into his Bed and bosom? what David do all this? Does David give occasion to the enemy to Blaspheme? Had Another person committed adultery,
but for David? David to do this? whom I honoured in the sight of all Israel, when he was but a stripling, in the slaughter of great Goliah of Gath, the Philistines Champion? David, whom I singled out from amongst his brethren, to pour the anointing oyl upon his head? David whom I eminently preserved in six troubles,
but for David? David to do this? whom I honoured in the sighed of all Israel, when he was but a stripling, in the slaughter of great Goliath of Gaza, the philistines Champion? David, whom I singled out from among his brothers, to pour the anointing oil upon his head? David whom I eminently preserved in six Troubles,
yea, in seaven, when he was hunted as a Partridge upon the mountains? David, whom I carried as upon eagles wings to the throne, through such amazing dangers, that himself cried out, I shall one day perish by the hand of Saul? yea, David, whom I owned,
yea, in seaven, when he was hunted as a Partridge upon the Mountains? David, whom I carried as upon Eagles wings to the throne, through such amazing dangers, that himself cried out, I shall one day perish by the hand of Saul? yea, David, whom I owned,
and gave this glorious testimony of, I have found David, a man after mine own heart who shall fulfill all my wills? Oh! for David, for this David to do all these abominable things which I hate? Oh! what aggravations are wrapped up together, to render the sinne of David exceeding sinfull? hence himself phraseth it the iniquity of his sinne, Psal. 32. ver. 5. Observe that, 1 Kings 11. vers. 9. The Lord was angry with Solomon,
and gave this glorious testimony of, I have found David, a man After mine own heart who shall fulfil all my wills? Oh! for David, for this David to do all these abominable things which I hate? Oh! what aggravations Are wrapped up together, to render the sin of David exceeding sinful? hence himself Phraseth it the iniquity of his sin, Psalm 32. ver. 5. Observe that, 1 Kings 11. vers. 9. The Lord was angry with Solomon,
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So let us argue, after the Lord hath given us such a deliverance as this, should we again break his Commandements? Ezra 9. vers. 13, 14. Oh if any nation under heaven, may be lessoned holiness by astonishing mercies,
So let us argue, After the Lord hath given us such a deliverance as this, should we again break his commandments? Ezra 9. vers. 13, 14. O if any Nation under heaven, may be lessoned holiness by astonishing Mercies,
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Oh! that the heads of England would lay this to heart, and that they and all the Saints would rise up with all their might against their lusts, to destroy them unto Hormah, viz. utter destruction, Numb. 21. vers. 3. as the Lord hath pursued their enemies even unto Hormah: that as they had said among the Nations concerning English Zion, the Lord hath done great things for her, Psal. 126. vers. 2. So it may be said by the Nations concerning her, The Lord bless thee, O inhabitation of justice,
Oh! that the Heads of England would lay this to heart, and that they and all the Saints would rise up with all their might against their Lustiest, to destroy them unto Hormah, viz. utter destruction, Numb. 21. vers. 3. as the Lord hath pursued their enemies even unto Hormah: that as they had said among the nations Concerning English Zion, the Lord hath done great things for her, Psalm 126. vers. 2. So it may be said by the nations Concerning her, The Lord bless thee, Oh inhabitation of Justice,
and mountain of holiness, Jer. 31. vers. 23. Then would England be changed from glory to glory, from the glory of being a people owned by God, to the glory of being a people like unto God, which last is the greater, yea greatest glory.
and mountain of holiness, Jer. 31. vers. 23. Then would England be changed from glory to glory, from the glory of being a people owned by God, to the glory of being a people like unto God, which last is the greater, yea greatest glory.
for them to flagge in their faith, and to be crest-fallen in their courage, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storme against the walls, this is unworthy the name and frame of a right Christian:
for them to flag in their faith, and to be crestfallen in their courage, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the walls, this is unworthy the name and frame of a right Christian:
how should weak hands be strong, and a timorous heart cease to fear? what is the cure of these distempers? why, Behold, your God will come with vengeance,
how should weak hands be strong, and a timorous heart cease to Fear? what is the cure of these distempers? why, Behold, your God will come with vengeance,
he is on the way alreadie, he will be suddenly with you, and when he cometh, he will save you; I but saith a fearfull Saint, What security have I for this? why, thou hast a double security; First, the Promises of God;
he is on the Way already, he will be suddenly with you, and when he comes, he will save you; I but Says a fearful Saint, What security have I for this? why, thou hast a double security; First, the Promises of God;
but God keepeth the key, and how shall we come by it at a time of need? why, here the Psalmist sendeth such querelous and distrustfull ones to the experiences which Gods people have had:
but God Keepeth the key, and how shall we come by it At a time of need? why, Here the Psalmist sends such querulous and distrustful ones to the experiences which God's people have had:
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The strength of the saints lyeth in the arm of the Lord, and faith is the souls leaning upon it, in a wilderness condition, Cant. 8. vers. 5. Now as the word of promise is the foundation upon which faith resteth;
The strength of the Saints lies in the arm of the Lord, and faith is the Souls leaning upon it, in a Wilderness condition, Cant 8. vers. 5. Now as the word of promise is the Foundation upon which faith rests;
So, experience is the butteress that stayeth up faith, which is to faith, as Aaron and Hur were to Moses upon the mount, Exod. 17. verse 2. They kept his hands steady to the going down of the Sun, How did holy David stay up his faith,
So, experience is the butteress that stays up faith, which is to faith, as Aaron and Hur were to Moses upon the mount, Exod 17. verse 2. They kept his hands steady to the going down of the Sun, How did holy David stay up his faith,
what a hurry is here in the camp? what distractions are here amongst the valiant ones of Israel? what a strange fear seizeth upon you? do not trouble your selves;
what a hurry is Here in the camp? what distractions Are Here among the valiant ones of Israel? what a strange Fear seizes upon you? do not trouble your selves;
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A consideration enough to have cow'd a puissant and most expert souldier, and that, which in probability, made Jonathan and the worthies of Israel decline the combat:
A consideration enough to have cowed a puissant and most expert soldier, and that, which in probability, made Johnathan and the worthies of Israel decline the combat:
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yet see how little David standeth upon his tip-toes, and by faith overlooketh this towring Giant, Ver. 34, 35, 36. David said unto Saul, thy servant kept his fathers sheep,
yet see how little David Stands upon his tiptoes, and by faith overlooketh this towering Giant, Ver. 34, 35, 36. David said unto Saul, thy servant kept his Father's sheep,
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I, but these are the words of a proud youth, and words are but winde, Thrasonical bravado's, what bottome hath he for his confidence? why, faith is up and experience keepeth it steady:
I, but these Are the words of a proud youth, and words Are but wind, Thrasonical bravado's, what bottom hath he for his confidence? why, faith is up and experience Keepeth it steady:
What is this Golliah in the hands of a mighty God, more then the Lyon and the Bear? And why should I doubt the good presence of God, whereof I have had so late and eminent experience? A like passage you have 1 Sam. 30. vers. 6. David was greatly distressed, his own army mutinies against him, and talketh of stoning him;
What is this Golliah in the hands of a mighty God, more then the lion and the Bear? And why should I doubt the good presence of God, whereof I have had so late and eminent experience? A like passage you have 1 Sam. 30. vers. 6. David was greatly distressed, his own army mutinies against him, and talketh of stoning him;
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and sure, the distress must needs be great, when a multitude of armed men, and enraged too, set themselves against a single person; this was General David's case;
and sure, the distress must needs be great, when a multitude of armed men, and enraged too, Set themselves against a single person; this was General David's case;
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but what is the answer of this heroick saint? Neb. 6. vers. 11. Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, being as I am, would go into the temple, to save his life? I will not go in:
but what is the answer of this heroic saint? Neb. 6. vers. 11. Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, being as I am, would go into the temple, to save his life? I will not go in:
why, not go in? what safety could he pretend unto? you may suppose him arguing thus, I am under an eminent call from the Lord, to build the city of the sepulchres of my fathers, I have seen the face of God in bowing the heart of King Artaxerxes, to contribute his royal aid,
why, not go in? what safety could he pretend unto? you may suppose him arguing thus, I am under an eminent call from the Lord, to built the City of the sepulchres of my Father's, I have seen the face of God in bowing the heart of King Artaxerxes, to contribute his royal aid,
I have found the Elders of the Jews willing to owne my authority, and to rise up as one man to build, strengthening their hands for that good work, Chap. 2. vers. 18. (as it was 2 Chron. 30. vers. 12. In Judah, The band of the Lord was to give them one heart:
I have found the Elders of the jews willing to own my Authority, and to rise up as one man to built, strengthening their hands for that good work, Chap. 2. vers. 18. (as it was 2 Chronicles 30. vers. 12. In Judah, The band of the Lord was to give them one heart:
and speaks like a brave man, Should such a man as I flee? a choice spirit, a gallant pattern to be ey'd by all, who are called forth by the Lord, to serve out their generation in doing his work;
and speaks like a brave man, Should such a man as I flee? a choice Spirit, a gallant pattern to be eyed by all, who Are called forth by the Lord, to serve out their generation in doing his work;
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Oh! how should this fortifie the Saints against future dangers, and argue them to a dependent resting upon God! for them to cry out with the prophets servant, Alas! Master, what shall wee do? or with the disciples when tempest-tost, wee perish; as though there had been no hope of escaping;
Oh! how should this fortify the Saints against future dangers, and argue them to a dependent resting upon God! for them to cry out with the Prophets servant, Alas! Master, what shall we do? or with the Disciples when tempest-tossed, we perish; as though there had been no hope of escaping;
hath he given in security unto them by experienced preservations that he will be the Lord their Redeemer? Oh this is a choice dish upon the Saints table;
hath he given in security unto them by experienced preservations that he will be the Lord their Redeemer? O this is a choice dish upon the Saints table;
they need not faint nor famish that have such a mess to feed upon; yet as wholesome food may send up unwholesome vapors, if unseasonably eaten, or to excess;
they need not faint nor famish that have such a mess to feed upon; yet as wholesome food may send up unwholesome vapours, if unseasonably eaten, or to excess;
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forbiddeth their tempting of him, Deut. 6. vers. 16. which text the Lord Jesus, the best interpreter that ever commenced upon the Bible, expoundeth to this sence, Mat. 4. vers. 7. The Devil had set Christ on a pinacle of the temple (By the way Note, that height of place giveth opportunity to the tempter;
forbiddeth their tempting of him, Deuteronomy 6. vers. 16. which text the Lord jesus, the best interpreter that ever commenced upon the bible, expoundeth to this sense, Mathew 4. vers. 7. The devil had Set christ on a pinnacle of the temple (By the Way Note, that height of place gives opportunity to the tempter;
no marvail that mens heads should swim, and their hearts swerve (when they stand upon a Pinnacle of the temple) when Satan had got the Lord Jesus so high, he tempteth him to give a proof of his Divinity, by casting himself down, urging the charge of Angels to protect him;
no marvel that men's Heads should swim, and their hearts swerve (when they stand upon a Pinnacle of the temple) when Satan had god the Lord jesus so high, he tempts him to give a proof of his Divinity, by casting himself down, urging the charge of Angels to Pact him;
here is a full promise, but we must also look to a clear call, Psal. 91. vers. 11. He shall give his Angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways, that is in all those courses, which are appointed thee by God, in all lawful and Christian undertakings;
Here is a full promise, but we must also look to a clear call, Psalm 91. vers. 11. He shall give his Angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways, that is in all those courses, which Are appointed thee by God, in all lawful and Christian undertakings;
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wefts and strays fall to the Lord of the Soyl, the State secureth none who travail at undue hours, Pro. 27.8. As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place;
wefts and strays fallen to the Lord of the Soil, the State secureth none who travail At undue hours, Pro 27.8. As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place;
2. Beware you abuse not this doctrine to a slighting of means, as 'tis unsuitable to the principles of a right faith to tempt God, by precipitating your selves into danger,
2. Beware you abuse not this Doctrine to a slighting of means, as it's unsuitable to the principles of a right faith to tempt God, by precipitating your selves into danger,
miracles come inwhen means are wanting, or insufficient, as in dividing the read Sea, feeding many thousands with Manna and Quails in a wilderness, &c. And then is the time and place for means,
Miracles come inwhen means Are wanting, or insufficient, as in dividing the read Sea, feeding many thousands with Manna and Quails in a Wilderness, etc. And then is the time and place for means,
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when there is no need of miracles, as receiving nourishment by food, warmth by cloaths, health in the use of Physick, &c. Though God be able to do abundantly above all, that we ask or think, Eph. 3.20.
when there is no need of Miracles, as receiving nourishment by food, warmth by clothes, health in the use of Physic, etc. Though God be able to do abundantly above all, that we ask or think, Ephesians 3.20.
nor manner, nor measure of acting, because the Lord Jesus bids his disciples, Mat. 6.26. Consider the fowls they sowe not, neither do they reap, nor gather into their Barns,
nor manner, nor measure of acting, Because the Lord jesus bids his Disciples, Mathew 6.26. Consider the fowls they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into their Barns,
Though a. Raven brought Elijah bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening to the brook Cherith, by the special appointment of God in a time of famine, 1 King. 17.3, 4, 5. Yet this is not a patern for him to follow, who hath money in his hand, and Markets open;
Though a. Raven brought Elijah bred and Flesh in the morning, and bred and Flesh in the evening to the brook Cherith, by the special appointment of God in a time of famine, 1 King. 17.3, 4, 5. Yet this is not a pattern for him to follow, who hath money in his hand, and Markets open;
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I doubt he must take up with short commons, and make many hungry meals, that expecteth a Raven to be his Cook and Caterer, David would not cast of the means of safety offered unto him by a timely escape,
I doubt he must take up with short commons, and make many hungry meals, that Expects a Raven to be his Cook and Caterer, David would not cast of the means of safety offered unto him by a timely escape,
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when God had resolved him those two great questions, That Saul would come down, and that the men of Keilah would deliver him and his men into the hand of Saul, 1 Sam. 23.11, 12. neither did Saint Paul refuse to be let down in a Basket through a window by the wall,
when God had resolved him those two great questions, That Saul would come down, and that the men of Keilah would deliver him and his men into the hand of Saul, 1 Sam. 23.11, 12. neither did Saint Paul refuse to be let down in a Basket through a window by the wall,
when the governor of Damascus sought to apprehend him, and the gates were shut up against him, 2 Cor. 11.32, 33. He did not argue the example of Elijah, who brought down fire from heaven, to consume the Captains and their fifties, 2 King. 18.9, 10, 11. nor that of Elisha, who prayed the Aramites blind, that were sent to surprise him: 2 King. 6.18. but improved that name of safety, which by a good providence was afforded to him;
when the governor of Damascus sought to apprehend him, and the gates were shut up against him, 2 Cor. 11.32, 33. He did not argue the Exampl of Elijah, who brought down fire from heaven, to consume the Captains and their fifties, 2 King. 18.9, 10, 11. nor that of Elisha, who prayed the Aramites blind, that were sent to surprise him: 2 King. 6.18. but improved that name of safety, which by a good providence was afforded to him;
Thus did Brentius, so soon as he had received this advertisement from a Senator of Hala, Fuge, suge Brenti, cito, cirius citissime, Fleerspeedily, away for thy life, stay not:
Thus did Brent, so soon as he had received this advertisement from a Senator of Hala, Fuge, suge Brenti, Quick, cirius citissime, Flee speedily, away for thy life, stay not:
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and expound, The just shall live by Faith, to a neglect of serving providence in the use of ordinary ways of help and comfort, do both mistake the minde of God,
and expound, The just shall live by Faith, to a neglect of serving providence in the use of ordinary ways of help and Comfort, do both mistake the mind of God,
and the meaning of those texts. Take heed of over-trusting means; of laying too great a burden upon a creature bottome, Isa. 31.3. The Egyptians are men, not God, and their borses flesh and not spirit;
and the meaning of those texts. Take heed of over-trusting means; of laying too great a burden upon a creature bottom, Isaiah 31.3. The egyptians Are men, not God, and their borses Flesh and not Spirit;
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as the King of Israel to the women, I the Lord do not help, how should I help? and the reason is clear in the text, they are not God, not spirit, that is, their power is limited, beyond which they cannot work, When the Lord shall stretch forth his hand, both he that helpeth shall fall,
as the King of Israel to the women, I the Lord do not help, how should I help? and the reason is clear in the text, they Are not God, not Spirit, that is, their power is limited, beyond which they cannot work, When the Lord shall stretch forth his hand, both he that Helpeth shall fallen,
How free is the Church in the acknowledgement of this truth, when she had bought it by dear experience? Jer. 3.23. Truely in vain is salvation hoped for from the hills, and from the multitude of the movntains;
How free is the Church in the acknowledgement of this truth, when she had bought it by dear experience? Jer. 3.23. Truly in vain is salvation hoped for from the hills, and from the multitude of the Mountains;
But on the other side, if Israel the best of people, do lay their expectancy of help from the hills, the creatures in its highest advancements and advantages,
But on the other side, if Israel the best of people, do lay their expectancy of help from the hills, the creatures in its highest advancements and advantages,
yea from the multitude of mountains, which (Harim) Metaphorically relate to the greatest persons and to thing of greatest height and excellency, upon worldly accounts, Mich. 6.2.
yea from the multitude of Mountains, which (Harim) Metaphorically relate to the greatest Persons and to thing of greatest height and excellency, upon worldly accounts, Mich. 6.2.
Yea combined and associated, they shall certainly fail in their hopes, and meet with disappointments, because (Sheker) it is in vain, they lye or deal deceiptfully;
Yea combined and associated, they shall Certainly fail in their hope's, and meet with disappointments, Because (Deceit) it is in vain, they lie or deal deceitfully;
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Surely men of low degree are vanity, (Bem-Adam) sons of Adam; this being a common name to all mankind, is used here for men low in the world, in respect of estate or power, which are as the valleys or hillocks of earth;
Surely men of low degree Are vanity, (Bem-Adam) Sons of Adam; this being a Common name to all mankind, is used Here for men low in the world, in respect of estate or power, which Are as the valleys or hillocks of earth;
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who can expect water out of an empty vessel? or safety from a mole-hill when a Cannon bullet flyeth at him? But what shall we say to the great ones of the world? Why, men of high degree are a lye, (Beni-Ishi) The sons of Ish, men of highest advancements in the world are but a lye, they will speak you fair (no doubt David had many complements from Sauls Courtiers) lift you up into great expectations by their plausible promises and pretensions,
who can expect water out of an empty vessel? or safety from a molehill when a Cannon bullet flies At him? But what shall we say to the great ones of the world? Why, men of high degree Are a lie, (Beni-Ishi) The Sons of Is, men of highest advancements in the world Are but a lie, they will speak you fair (no doubt David had many compliments from Saul's Courtiers) lift you up into great Expectations by their plausible promises and pretensions,
and break every yoak, then shall their light break forth as the morning, and their health shall spring forth speedily, their righteonsness shall go before them,
and break every yoke, then shall their Light break forth as the morning, and their health shall spring forth speedily, their righteousness shall go before them,
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and the glory of the Lord shall be their Rere-ward, Isa. 58.6, 8. Then shall the poor and oppressed say, the Lord bless thee, O habitation of Justice, O England where Justice dwelleth: See that, Isa. 9.10.
and the glory of the Lord shall be their Rearward, Isaiah 58.6, 8. Then shall the poor and oppressed say, the Lord bless thee, Oh habitation of justice, Oh England where justice dwells: See that, Isaiah 9.10.
and a sad evidence of a carnal heart so to do: But it is a truth handed down from father to son, that creature-recumbency avileth not; no healing, no curing:
and a sad evidence of a carnal heart so to do: But it is a truth handed down from father to son, that creature-recumbency avileth not; no healing, no curing:
I, but creature-relyers, shall not taste the least of all; the noble mans punishment, 2 King. 7.2. shall be their portion, They shall see it with their eyes, but they shall not taste thereof;
I, but creature-relyers, shall not taste the least of all; the noble men punishment, 2 King. 7.2. shall be their portion, They shall see it with their eyes, but they shall not taste thereof;
for sure, it hath been much our fault and our folly (which doubtless hath caused the Lord in displeasure to us, to dash many excellent instruments in pieces like earthen pitchers) and in all our creature-improvements, let us wisely sail betwixt these two extreams, in tempting of God,
for sure, it hath been much our fault and our folly (which doubtless hath caused the Lord in displeasure to us, to dash many excellent Instruments in Pieces like earthen pitchers) and in all our creature-improvements, let us wisely sail betwixt these two extremes, in tempting of God,
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We must not behave our selves like children, who when they perceive the hearts of their parents run out in a great deal of tenderness towards them, take liberry from thence to play the wantons;
We must not behave our selves like children, who when they perceive the hearts of their Parents run out in a great deal of tenderness towards them, take library from thence to play the wantons;
God calleth him Jeshurum from Jashur rectitude or uprightness, as expecting this from every true Israelite, especially under such engaging providences;
God calls him Jeshurum from Jashur rectitude or uprightness, as expecting this from every true Israelite, especially under such engaging providences;
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Oh! to be sons and daughters, near and dear to the most high God under eminent discoveries of divine favour, and yet kick! this provokes unto great wrath:
Oh! to be Sons and daughters, near and dear to the most high God under eminent discoveries of divine favour, and yet kick! this provokes unto great wrath:
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So Jer. 2. vers. 6. They said not, Where is the Lord, that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, that led us through the wilderness, through a land of desarts,
So Jer. 2. vers. 6. They said not, Where is the Lord, that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, that led us through the Wilderness, through a land of deserts,
nor make mention of him, he was grown a meer stranger in Israel, all these acts of kindness had no work upon their hearts to fix them in the good wayes of God,
nor make mention of him, he was grown a mere stranger in Israel, all these acts of kindness had no work upon their hearts to fix them in the good ways of God,
yea how have we turned our glory, truth and holiness, and the good old Puritan-zeal and sincerity, which was our glory, into disputes and wranglings, anger and animosities which do not profit.
yea how have we turned our glory, truth and holiness, and the good old Puritan-zeal and sincerity, which was our glory, into disputes and wranglings, anger and animosities which do not profit.
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Oh that England would lay this to heatt, and all the faithful of the land had that text as a constant Remembrancer before their eyes, both upon a personal and national account, Jude vers. 5. I will therefore put you in remembrance,
O that England would lay this to heat, and all the faithful of the land had that text as a constant Remembrancer before their eyes, both upon a personal and national account, U^de vers. 5. I will Therefore put you in remembrance,
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after he had fetched them out of Egypt by a deliverance so full of wonders, you finde mentioned, vers. 4. becausesome men under profession, Gods ancient judgements were ordained to be our warnings and examples for answerable practises make us partakers of their guilt,
After he had fetched them out of Egypt by a deliverance so full of wonders, you find mentioned, vers. 4. becausesome men under profession, God's ancient Judgments were ordained to be our Warnings and Examples for answerable practises make us partakers of their guilt,
and therefore involve us in their punishment See Mr. Manton, in Iude p. 241.242. had turned the grace of God into wantonness, translating it from its proper end, by arguing from mercy to liberty, which is the Devils Logick;
and Therefore involve us in their punishment See Mr. Manton, in Iude p. 241.242. had turned the grace of God into wantonness, translating it from its proper end, by arguing from mercy to liberty, which is the Devils Logic;
what greater deliverance than that of Israel out of Egypt? yet being abused by them, their carkasses fell in the wilderness, Joshua and Caleb onely excepted;
what greater deliverance than that of Israel out of Egypt? yet being abused by them, their carcases fell in the Wilderness, joshua and Caleb only excepted;
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and what greater deliverances have many ages brought forth then these of ours, yet how have we abused them? & how sadly may we fear, that as England hath paralleld Israel in murmuring, unthankfulness, impenitency, lustings,
and what greater Deliverances have many ages brought forth then these of ours, yet how have we abused them? & how sadly may we Fear, that as England hath paralleled Israel in murmuring, unthankfulness, impenitency, lustings,
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it is that holy mans acknowledgement before the Lord in prayer, After thou, O God, hast given us such a deliverance as this, should we again break thy Commondements,
it is that holy men acknowledgement before the Lord in prayer, After thou, Oh God, hast given us such a deliverance as this, should we again break thy Commandments,
The Lord awaken the Nation, and give us wisdome to improve our deliverances, lest we also fall after the same example of unbeleef, Heb. 4. vers. 11. The other Scripture is that, Psal. 30. vers. 6, 7. In my prosperity, I said, I shall never be moved, Lord, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong.
The Lord awaken the nation, and give us Wisdom to improve our Deliverances, lest we also fallen After the same Exampl of unbelief, Hebrew 4. vers. 11. The other Scripture is that, Psalm 30. vers. 6, 7. In my Prosperity, I said, I shall never be moved, Lord, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong.
He was not long fince a little hillock, of a mean family in Israel, and now he was grown up to be a mountain, both in honour and power, to be above all men in his present standing,
He was not long fince a little hillock, of a mean family in Israel, and now he was grown up to be a mountain, both in honour and power, to be above all men in his present standing,
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Yet for all this, because he abused these mercies, and came not up in his deportments to the Lords expectation, God hid his face, withdrew his covering Cherub,
Yet for all this, Because he abused these Mercies, and Come not up in his deportments to the lords expectation, God hid his face, withdrew his covering Cherub,
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Are the appearances of God eminent and glorious to his people in the day of their distress? Hast thou experienced them to be so in thine own case? canst thou witness this truth, Except the Lord had heen thy help, thy soul had well night dwelt in silence, thou wert within a hairs breadth of death:
are the appearances of God eminent and glorious to his people in the day of their distress? Hast thou experienced them to be so in thine own case? Canst thou witness this truth, Except the Lord had heen thy help, thy soul had well night dwelled in silence, thou Wertenberg within a hairs breadth of death:
if thou livest in a lively sense of these things, resolving in the strength of grace received, to spend that life which thou receivedst from the dead, not to the lusts of men,
if thou Livest in a lively sense of these things, resolving in the strength of grace received, to spend that life which thou Received from the dead, not to the Lustiest of men,
although my obligations to the most High God are very many, and my experience of preserving mercy hath been very signal, the sense whereof hath led me out to this Discourse, and made these meditations publick:
although my obligations to the most High God Are very many, and my experience of preserving mercy hath been very signal, the sense whereof hath led me out to this Discourse, and made these meditations public:
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or that title, this or that form of administration be NONLATINALPHABET, an humane creature, an ordinance of man, 1 Pet. 2. vers. 13. yet Government and Magistracy it self is an Ordinance and Institution of God himself, Rom. 13. vers. 1, 2. That the cause which cometh before you is the cause of God, Deut. 1. vers. 17. That ye judge not for man,
or that title, this or that from of administration be, an humane creature, an Ordinance of man, 1 Pet. 2. vers. 13. yet Government and Magistracy it self is an Ordinance and Institution of God himself, Rom. 13. vers. 1, 2. That the cause which comes before you is the cause of God, Deuteronomy 1. vers. 17. That you judge not for man,
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but for God, who is with you in judgement, 2 Chron. 19. vers. 6. that the dignity of place unto which ye are advanced, is exceeding high, ye being the Vicegerents of the most High God, in all Civill administrations,
but for God, who is with you in judgement, 2 Chronicles 19. vers. 6. that the dignity of place unto which you Are advanced, is exceeding high, you being the Vicegerents of the most High God, in all Civil administrations,
and their Counsellors as at the beginning, such as David, Hezekiah, and Josiah were amongst the Kings, and such as Joshuah, Zerubbabel and Nehemiah were amongst the Judges and Governours of Israel, that so their Jerusalem may be called the City of righteousness,
and their Counsellors as At the beginning, such as David, Hezekiah, and Josiah were among the Kings, and such as Joshua, Zerubbabel and Nehemiah were among the Judges and Governors of Israel, that so their Jerusalem may be called the city of righteousness,
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and their Nation, an habitation of Justice, That Zion may be redeemed with judgement, and her converts with righteousness, Isa. 1. vers. 25.26, 27. and let it not be ill resented, that I intreat you to consider,
and their nation, an habitation of justice, That Zion may be redeemed with judgement, and her converts with righteousness, Isaiah 1. vers. 25.26, 27. and let it not be ill resented, that I entreat you to Consider,
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how small your springs were, which are now spread into broad Rivers, how Jacob - like the passage of some have been over this Jordan, Gen. 32. vers. 10. How much of truth there is in Hannah's Song, 1 Sam. 2. vers. 7, 8. And in Davids Psalm, Psal. 113. vers. 7, 8. one ecchoing to another,
how small your springs were, which Are now spread into broad rivers, how Jacob - like the passage of Some have been over this Jordan, Gen. 32. vers. 10. How much of truth there is in Hannah's Song, 1 Sam. 2. vers. 7, 8. And in Davids Psalm, Psalm 113. vers. 7, 8. one echoing to Another,
and lifteth up, he raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up egentem, the needy from the dunghil, to set them among Princes, to make them inherit the throne of glory:
and lifts up, he Raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifts up egentem, the needy from the dunghill, to Set them among Princes, to make them inherit the throne of glory:
As David, Agathocles, Numa, Maximinianus, &c. and that ye would alwayes keep a fresh sense of these three Considerations upon your spirits, you that have owned the cause of God,
As David, Agathocles, Numa, Maximinianus, etc. and that you would always keep a fresh sense of these three Considerations upon your spirits, you that have owned the cause of God,
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when you were building, at least repairing the house of the Lord, and the walls of our Jerusalem, and yet in the things wherein they dealt proudly, God was above them,
when you were building, At least repairing the house of the Lord, and the walls of our Jerusalem, and yet in the things wherein they dealt proudly, God was above them,
and exalted them of low degree, Luke 1. vers. 52. Are not some of you those of low degree, whom the Lord hath exalted to the seat of the mighty? Are not you (I hope some of you are) Eliakims, the servants of the Lord whom he hath chosen in Shebna's room? Hath he not cloathed you with their Robes, strengthened you with their Girdles, committed their Government into your hands,
and exalted them of low degree, Lycia 1. vers. 52. are not Some of you those of low degree, whom the Lord hath exalted to the seat of the mighty? are not you (I hope Some of you Are) Eliakims, the Servants of the Lord whom he hath chosen in Shebna's room? Hath he not clothed you with their Robes, strengthened you with their Girdles, committed their Government into your hands,
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that the pride and pomp (which was onely like that of King Agrippa and Bernice, NONLATINALPHABET, a meer phantasie, Act. 25. vers. 23. a vain shew, all worldly pomp and state being no better) of former Governours may be lamented, not looked after by you, may be mourned for, not medled with by you, the righteousness of Christ being your Robe, his cross being your Crown, his Gospel being your glory,
that the pride and pomp (which was only like that of King Agrippa and Bernice,, a mere fantasy, Act. 25. vers. 23. a vain show, all worldly pomp and state being no better) of former Governors may be lamented, not looked After by you, may be mourned for, not meddled with by you, the righteousness of christ being your Robe, his cross being your Crown, his Gospel being your glory,
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and that with Nehemiah that good Tirshatha, you may not onely procure the peace, but prevent the oppression of your people, that your loynes may be lighter than the little singers of your Predecessors and that you may speak in your deportments the words of Nehemiah, chap. 5. vers. 14, 15. From the time that I was appointed to be Governour in the land of Judah, even twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the Governòur,
and that with Nehemiah that good Tirshatha, you may not only procure the peace, but prevent the oppression of your people, that your loins may be lighter than the little singers of your Predecessors and that you may speak in your deportments the words of Nehemiah, chap. 5. vers. 14, 15. From the time that I was appointed to be Governor in the land of Judah, even twelve Years, I and my brothers have not eaten the bred of the Governòur,
and opposed your Government, so that you may take up Davids complaint, Psal. 41. vers. 9. Mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread hath lift up his heel against me;
and opposed your Government, so that you may take up Davids complaint, Psalm 41. vers. 9. Mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bred hath lift up his heel against me;
Oh! let these and many other considerations of like import dwell upon your spirits, and often meditate, that though attempts have been made against your persons and places,
Oh! let these and many other considerations of like import dwell upon your spirits, and often meditate, that though attempts have been made against your Persons and places,
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Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit your selves like men, be strong, 1 Cor. 16. vers. 13. Oh remember what opportunities ye once had, that had ye acted up unto them,
Watch you, stand fast in the faith, quit your selves like men, be strong, 1 Cor. 16. vers. 13. O Remember what opportunities you once had, that had you acted up unto them,
and the smell of the Nation would have been as the smell of a field which the Lord hath blessed, Gen. 27. vers. 27. Yet now there is hope in Israel concerning these things;
and the smell of the nation would have been as the smell of a field which the Lord hath blessed, Gen. 27. vers. 27. Yet now there is hope in Israel Concerning these things;
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may we not hopefully conclude, that the Lord hath thoughts of peace, and not of trouble towards us? Doth not concurrence of the many providences hint good will from the Lord unto us? Is it nothing, that no weapon which is formed against us doth prosper? that no designe takes place? no Mine takes fire? no plot,
may we not hopefully conclude, that the Lord hath thoughts of peace, and not of trouble towards us? Does not concurrence of the many providences hint good will from the Lord unto us? Is it nothing, that no weapon which is formed against us does prosper? that no Design Takes place? no Mine Takes fire? no plot,
and hath now put a new opportunity into your hands, the Lord make you magnanimous and unanimous in the work of the Lord, that yet a blessed Reformation may be brought forth by your means, that so the people of this land may be known among the Nations,
and hath now put a new opportunity into your hands, the Lord make you magnanimous and unanimous in the work of the Lord, that yet a blessed Reformation may be brought forth by your means, that so the people of this land may be known among the nations,
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and their off-spring among the people, so that all they that seem may acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the Lord hath blessed, Isa. 61. vers. 9. Suffer therefore an unworthy Son of Zion,
and their offspring among the people, so that all they that seem may acknowledge them, that they Are the seed which the Lord hath blessed, Isaiah 61. vers. 9. Suffer Therefore an unworthy Son of Zion,
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and Minister of the Gospel, for the good (of a part) of that people, over which the Lord hath set you to be a Remembrancer from the Lord unto you, that mercies received may be improved by you,
and Minister of the Gospel, for the good (of a part) of that people, over which the Lord hath Set you to be a Remembrancer from the Lord unto you, that Mercies received may be improved by you,
and into which, by your authority and ensample (at least many of you) we entred; that the sense of Covenant-mercies, may provoke unto Covenant-duties,
and into which, by your Authority and ensample (At least many of you) we entered; that the sense of Covenant mercies, may provoke unto Covenant duties,
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for the advancement of the Kingdome of the Lord Jesus in unity, peace, purity, and the power of godliness, that Sabbath-strictness may be asserted by you, Gospel-Ordinances may be vindicated, a Professing-people may be countenanced, a faithful Ministry may be still incourageed and protected, such bounds may be set to that act for liberty, that Heterodox opinions may not like a landflood overflow the Nation,
for the advancement of the Kingdom of the Lord jesus in unity, peace, purity, and the power of godliness, that Sabbath-strictness may be asserted by you, Gospel ordinances may be vindicated, a Professing-people may be countenanced, a faithful Ministry may be still incourageed and protected, such bounds may be Set to that act for liberty, that Heterodox opinions may not like a landflood overflow the nation,
but that horrid Impostors, and notorious offenders may be punished, that all Israel may hear and fear, Deut. 13. vers. 11. And that the anointing of God may give you safe rules of tenderness, that guilt may not lye upon you from God,
but that horrid Impostors, and notorious offenders may be punished, that all Israel may hear and Fear, Deuteronomy 13. vers. 11. And that the anointing of God may give you safe rules of tenderness, that guilt may not lie upon you from God,
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nor just blame from good men, for that softness of spirit you shew towards the Lords people, who in these times of light and liberty, do conscientiously, act under different perswasions in indifferent things,
nor just blame from good men, for that softness of Spirit you show towards the lords people, who in these times of Light and liberty, do conscientiously, act under different persuasions in indifferent things,
and therefore do much stand in need of Christian and prudent Moderators, who may keep our fingers out of one anothers consciences, may protect us from the violence of imposing spirits and principles,
and Therefore do much stand in need of Christian and prudent Moderators, who may keep our fingers out of one another's Consciences, may Pact us from the violence of imposing spirits and principles,
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when the winde bloweth high and cross, if the Pilot doth not wisely govern the helme, the ship is in danger to be split, at least much of the precious lading to be lost.
when the wind blows high and cross, if the Pilot does not wisely govern the helm, the ship is in danger to be split, At least much of the precious lading to be lost.
2. That a sense of eminent preservations, may stir you up to a careful suppression of sin and wickedness, by a vigorous pursuit of such penal Laws as are now in force,
2. That a sense of eminent preservations, may stir you up to a careful suppression of since and wickedness, by a vigorous pursuit of such penal Laws as Are now in force,
and other abominations, as it hath done, and still doth, nor mourn under a sad fear of that great controversie, which the Lord may justly take up against it for them, Hos. 4. vers. 1, 2, 3. That in order to this, active and conscientious Magistrates may be placed in every County, godly and stirring officers may be chosen and encouraged in every Town, which affordeth persons meet for such a trust, that the number of Ale-houses, which have been the seminaries and seed-plots of vice and villanies, may still be suppressed,
and other abominations, as it hath done, and still does, nor mourn under a sad Fear of that great controversy, which the Lord may justly take up against it for them, Hos. 4. vers. 1, 2, 3. That in order to this, active and conscientious Magistrates may be placed in every County, godly and stirring Officers may be chosen and encouraged in every Town, which affords Persons meet for such a trust, that the number of Alehouses, which have been the seminaries and seed-plots of vice and villainies, may still be suppressed,
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and that in order to both the Tables, you may be a terrour to evill works, not bearing the sword in vain, Rom. 13. vers. 3, 4. having this inscription engraven upon all your Judiciary proceedings,
and that in order to both the Tables, you may be a terror to evil works, not bearing the sword in vain, Rom. 13. vers. 3, 4. having this inscription engraven upon all your Judiciary proceedings,
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3. Improve your share in National mercies and personal, yea Magistratical preservations, to the comfort and countenance of the good people of the land,
3. Improve your share in National Mercies and personal, yea Magistratical preservations, to the Comfort and countenance of the good people of the land,
that you may speak those words, Zech. 12. vers. 5. The Governors of Judah shall say in their heart, the Inhabitants of Jerusalem shall be my strength in the Lord of Hosts their God.
that you may speak those words, Zechariah 12. vers. 5. The Governors of Judah shall say in their heart, the Inhabitants of Jerusalem shall be my strength in the Lord of Hosts their God.
Surely the people of the Land, who have a Covenant-interest in the Lord of Hosts, have been much your strength under God, both upon the Mount by praying,
Surely the people of the Land, who have a Covenant interest in the Lord of Hosts, have been much your strength under God, both upon the Mount by praying,
what Rabshekah spake in a bad sense, give me leave to speak with some change of words, in a good sense, Isa. 36. verf. 9. How then will ye turn away the face of one Captain of the least of my Masters servants? So, just how then will ye turn away your faces from the complaints of the least of my Masters servants? the Saints and subjects of the King of Zion? or how then will you dis-ingage the least of them, that they should turn away their faces from praying for you, much less turn their prayers against you? Oh remember, they have been your strength in the day of battel, your sleighting of such in their addresments unto you,
what Rabshekah spoke in a bad sense, give me leave to speak with Some change of words, in a good sense, Isaiah 36. verf. 9. How then will you turn away the face of one Captain of the least of my Masters Servants? So, just how then will you turn away your faces from the complaints of the least of my Masters Servants? the Saints and subject's of the King of Zion? or how then will you disengage the least of them, that they should turn away their faces from praying for you, much less turn their Prayers against you? O Remember, they have been your strength in the day of battle, your Slighting of such in their addresments unto you,
be Eliakims to the poor of the flock, and make good that Prophesie, That upon you may be hanged all vessels of smaell quantity, from the vessels of cups,
be Eliakims to the poor of the flock, and make good that Prophesy, That upon you may be hanged all vessels of smaell quantity, from the vessels of cups,
I shall apply this doctrine to my brethren of the Ministery, suffer I beseech you a word of exhortation from one, who is low in name and gifts in Israel,
I shall apply this Doctrine to my brothers of the Ministry, suffer I beseech you a word of exhortation from one, who is low in name and Gifts in Israel,
The elders therefore I exhort who also am an elder, as the Apostle saith, 1 Pet. 5.1. (though unworthy of that honor and office) that you would improve the appearances of God, which have been eminent and immediate in the day of his peoples distress. Ah brethren!
The Elders Therefore I exhort who also am an elder, as the Apostle Says, 1 Pet. 5.1. (though unworthy of that honour and office) that you would improve the appearances of God, which have been eminent and immediate in the day of his peoples distress. Ah brothers!
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hath a day of distress been upon us? and hath the Lord stood by and strengthened us in all attempts which have been made against us? Have we been stars and still are we, in the hands Jesus Christ? hath the Lord made us a fenced brazen wall unto the people of this nation,
hath a day of distress been upon us? and hath the Lord stood by and strengthened us in all attempts which have been made against us? Have we been Stars and still Are we, in the hands jesus christ? hath the Lord made us a fenced brazen wall unto the people of this Nation,
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when we have taken forth the precious from the vile, in obedience to Gods command and Gospel-Order? have they fought against us and not prevailed? and whence was it that attempts against us succeeded not? Why? Because the Lord hath been with us to save us and deliver us, Jer. 15.19, 20. Oh brethren!
when we have taken forth the precious from the vile, in Obedience to God's command and Gospel order? have they fought against us and not prevailed? and whence was it that attempts against us succeeded not? Why? Because the Lord hath been with us to save us and deliver us, Jer. 15.19, 20. O brothers!
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1. Oh, Let us consider, How deep a share we have had in all the National mercies and preservations, if the ship had been wrackt we should hardly have escaped to land on broken boards; if the enemy had prevailed;
1. O, Let us Consider, How deep a share we have had in all the National Mercies and preservations, if the ship had been wracked we should hardly have escaped to land on broken boards; if the enemy had prevailed;
that party had been conquered, that interest dasht in pieces which we owned and adhered unto, what quarter, think ye, should we have had? however men of other capacities might have sped, it would have been ill enough with us, we should not onely have suffered in a common capacity,
that party had been conquered, that Interest dashed in Pieces which we owned and adhered unto, what quarter, think you, should we have had? however men of other capacities might have sped, it would have been ill enough with us, we should not only have suffered in a Common capacity,
few, though persons eminent in grace and learning, that would not pronounce the Shiboleth of the times, had any opportunity to preach, with any encouraging maintenance in preaching,
few, though Persons eminent in grace and learning, that would not pronounce the Shibboleth of the times, had any opportunity to preach, with any encouraging maintenance in preaching,
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if the matter delivered was not offensive upon a Civil account? which doubtless would have been owned as a singular mercy, by those worthies of the Lord, who have gone before us.
if the matter Delivered was not offensive upon a Civil account? which doubtless would have been owned as a singular mercy, by those worthies of the Lord, who have gone before us.
3. Consider, what yoaks have been put upon our necks, what impositions upon our conscierces, what innovations and offensive ceremonies have been obtruded upon us:
3. Consider, what yokes have been put upon our necks, what impositions upon our conscierces, what innovations and offensive ceremonies have been obtruded upon us:
How many godly Ministers have been courted, silenced, suspended, ejected, exiled? not because their principles were vitious, their lives scandalous or their doctrines erroneous:
How many godly Ministers have been courted, silenced, suspended, ejected, exiled? not Because their principles were vicious, their lives scandalous or their doctrines erroneous:
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or else quit their places and people, yea the nation also rather then dishonour God, and burden their own consciences with them? How many did choose rather to be put out of their livings,
or Else quit their places and people, yea the Nation also rather then dishonour God, and burden their own Consciences with them? How many did choose rather to be put out of their livings,
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How have many godly Ministers beenslighted by the prophane Rabble, rebuking their Sabbath-breaking, when they could plead the book of liberty and the Royal Sanction? Nay,
How have many godly Ministers beenslighted by the profane Rabble, rebuking their Sabbath-breaking, when they could plead the book of liberty and the Royal Sanction? Nay,
as superstructures, on that foundation which we have laid? How have they branded us with names of infamy, that so they might losen the affections of our people from our persons,
as superstructures, on that Foundation which we have laid? How have they branded us with names of infamy, that so they might losen the affections of our people from our Persons,
and their regards from our Ministry? How sad have the complaints of some been for want of a good neighbor-hood? Good Ministers were thin in most places,
and their regards from our Ministry? How sad have the complaints of Some been for want of a good neighbourhood? Good Ministers were thin in most places,
Bryars and thorns may now be touched without an iron Gauntlet, and we dwell safely, though among Scorpions, Ezek. 2.6. Wickedness hath no establishment now by a law, but meets with the check and frowns of Authority in all the kinds of it;
Briars and thorns may now be touched without an iron Gauntlet, and we dwell safely, though among Scorpions, Ezekiel 2.6. Wickedness hath no establishment now by a law, but meets with the check and frowns of authority in all the Kinds of it;
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so that was it not for our private differences, and those unhappy Animosities which they kindle amongst us, what sweet communion might we maintain? How might we improve our Lecture-meetings to peace and union? And how free might we be in asking and advising one another? The Lord heal those Paroxismes of pride and passion, which cause Paul and Barnabas to break company, even for a John, Mark, Act. 15.39. 5. Consider, what small allowance some of us have had when we served as stipoudiaries, under Prelatical Ministers;
so that was it not for our private differences, and those unhappy Animosities which they kindle among us, what sweet communion might we maintain? How might we improve our Lecture-meetings to peace and Union? And how free might we be in asking and advising one Another? The Lord heal those Paroxysms of pride and passion, which cause Paul and Barnabas to break company, even for a John, Mark, Act. 15.39. 5. Consider, what small allowance Some of us have had when we served as stipoudiaries, under Prelatical Ministers;
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haud ignota refero; The Hebrews have a Proverb, Bos debet edere ex tritura sua, the Ox should eat of the corn he treadeth out, But now adays, by slight or might, they so muzzle the labouring Ox, that they make an Ass of him, says one:
haud ignota refero; The Hebrews have a Proverb, Bos debet Eat ex tritura sua, the Ox should eat of the corn he treadeth out, But now adais, by slight or might, they so muzzle the labouring Ox, that they make an Ass of him, Says one:
did not men deal with those faithful Ministers, as those Grecians did with their servants, that put an Engine about their necks (called NONLATINALPHABET) which reached down to their hands, that they might not so much as lick of the meal when they were sifting it? It was long since complained of, That many dealt with their Ministers,
did not men deal with those faithful Ministers, as those Greeks did with their Servants, that put an Engine about their necks (called) which reached down to their hands, that they might not so much as lick of the meal when they were sifting it? It was long since complained of, That many dealt with their Ministers,
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and caused our cup to overflow, Psal. 23.5. The whole land is before us and the Lord hath made us to dwell in the best of the land many of us, Gen. 47.6.
and caused our cup to overflow, Psalm 23.5. The Whole land is before us and the Lord hath made us to dwell in the best of the land many of us, Gen. 47.6.
which is envied by many, and is much the ball of contention, But though I own the goodness of the Lord in that plentiful provision which his bounty hath now made for us,
which is envied by many, and is much the ball of contention, But though I own the Goodness of the Lord in that plentiful provision which his bounty hath now made for us,
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Who goeth a warfare onely at his own charge? doth the souldier fight without his pay? or who planteth a vineyard and eateth not of the fruit thereof? Do not many bunches of Grapes and flagons of Wine go to the Masters table? And who feedeth a flock and eateth not of the milk thereof? Hath now the Shepherd his wages either in milk or mony or both? Say I these things as a man,
Who Goes a warfare only At his own charge? does the soldier fight without his pay? or who plants a vineyard and Eateth not of the fruit thereof? Do not many bunches of Grapes and flagons of Wine go to the Masters table? And who feeds a flock and Eateth not of the milk thereof? Hath now the Shepherd his wages either in milk or money or both? Say I these things as a man,
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or saith not the law the same? And if so, it is not a gain of oppression upon which Ministers live, seeing Gods law and mans law both assert their property;
or Says not the law the same? And if so, it is not a gain of oppression upon which Ministers live, seeing God's law and men law both assert their property;
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and I trust we should still do, as some of us have done, even be as zealous for God and faithful in our Ministery, with a little as with a liberal maintenance,
and I trust we should still do, as Some of us have done, even be as zealous for God and faithful in our Ministry, with a little as with a liberal maintenance,
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and how had we been reduced to our former indigency, if these mines had taken fire? but that the Lord by our Christian Magistrates, hath still secured our propriety and an establishment provided for them, who are but tenants at will, at least but for the lives of others;
and how had we been reduced to our former indigency, if these mines had taken fire? but that the Lord by our Christian Magistrates, hath still secured our propriety and an establishment provided for them, who Are but tenants At will, At least but for the lives of Others;
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the want whereof hath much sadned, both good Ministers and good people, and hath given opportunity to corrupt Patrons upon vacancies, to thrust in formal if not carnal Ministers upon them.
the want whereof hath much Saddened, both good Ministers and good people, and hath given opportunity to corrupt Patrons upon vacancies, to thrust in formal if not carnal Ministers upon them.
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attempts have been made once and again, to prove not our maintenance onely, but our Ministery also Antichristian, and this not onely buzzed among our people by some errant Sectaries, but published in print with all virulent Sarcasmes and invectives against us;
attempts have been made once and again, to prove not our maintenance only, but our Ministry also Antichristian, and this not only buzzed among our people by Some errant Sectaries, but published in print with all virulent Sarcasms and invectives against us;
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Oh let us consecrate them now to the glory of a good God, in seeking the lives of those dead souls, which are in our respective congregations, Let us in meekness instruct those that oppose themselves,
O let us consecrate them now to the glory of a good God, in seeking the lives of those dead Souls, which Are in our respective congregations, Let us in meekness instruct those that oppose themselves,
if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledgement of the truth, and that they may recover themselves out of the snares of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will, 2 Tim. 2.25, 26. Oh 'twill be our honour to be daily fetching in our souls unto Christ out of the devils quarters.
if God Peradventure will give them Repentance to the acknowledgement of the truth, and that they may recover themselves out of the snares of the Devil, who Are taken captive by him At his will, 2 Tim. 2.25, 26. O it'll be our honour to be daily fetching in our Souls unto christ out of the Devils quarters.
2. Again are the doors of the Lords house opened unto us, which were formerly shut upon us? Oh let us enter in and let our feet stand in the courts of the house of our God.
2. Again Are the doors of the lords house opened unto us, which were formerly shut upon us? O let us enter in and let our feet stand in the Courts of the house of our God.
How can we bear witness against the negligent, which are ejected, but by our diligence? what honour will it be to the Lord Jesus? What credit to the Church? or what advantage to our people,
How can we bear witness against the negligent, which Are ejected, but by our diligence? what honour will it be to the Lord jesus? What credit to the Church? or what advantage to our people,
if lazy droans have been cast out, and we succeed them in their laziness? Oh lets not stand idle in the Market-place when there is so much work to be done in our Massers Vineyard:
if lazy Drones have been cast out, and we succeed them in their laziness? O lets not stand idle in the Marketplace when there is so much work to be done in our Mass Vineyard:
Lift up your eyes and look upon the fields, for they are white unto the harvest, Joh. 4.35. O then let us bestir our selves, that we may reap with joy what others have sown in tears:
Lift up your eyes and look upon the fields, for they Are white unto the harvest, John 4.35. O then let us Bestir our selves, that we may reap with joy what Others have sown in tears:
and brought in a full harvest of souls unto him? Oh then, we shall have a welcome to heaven, with that blessed euge, Well done good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord, Mat. 25.23.
and brought in a full harvest of Souls unto him? O then, we shall have a welcome to heaven, with that blessed euge, Well done good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord, Mathew 25.23.
who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and in his kingdom, preach the word, be instant in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort withall long suffering and doctrine;
who shall judge the quick and the dead At his appearing and in his Kingdom, preach the word, be instant in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort withal long suffering and Doctrine;
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the Ministery is not an easie trade, an idle mans occupation, Sudor aeconomicus est magnus, politicus est major, Ecclesiasticus est maximus, as Luther was wont to say, the Master of a family hath a great work lying upon his hands (the Lord lay it upon his heart) the Magistrate hath a greater, the Minister hath the greatest of all:
the Ministry is not an easy trade, an idle men occupation, Sudor aeconomicus est magnus, Politicus est Major, Ecclesiasticus est Maximus, as Luther was wont to say, the Master of a family hath a great work lying upon his hands (the Lord lay it upon his heart) the Magistrate hath a greater, the Minister hath the greatest of all:
Oh then let the sence of that great freedom we now injoy, and the dear rate it hath been purchased at (the blood of many Saints) quicken us up to duty and diligence,
O then let the sense of that great freedom we now enjoy, and the dear rate it hath been purchased At (the blood of many Saints) quicken us up to duty and diligence,
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3. Again, hath the Lord broken the staff of our oppressors, and their yoaks from off our necks? Oh! let us not lay the staff of oppression upon one another,
3. Again, hath the Lord broken the staff of our Oppressors's, and their yokes from off our necks? Oh! let us not lay the staff of oppression upon one Another,
or make our own intetpretations, in doubtful Scriptures, and relating to order onely, canonical and binding to all? it would be indeed a crown of beauty,
or make our own intetpretations, in doubtful Scriptures, and relating to order only, canonical and binding to all? it would be indeed a crown of beauty,
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and Diadem of glory upon our heads, if there was that peace among us as was betwixt Miconius and his Colseagues, concerning whom he useth these words, Currimus, certavimus, laboraviwus, pugnauimus, vicimus & viximus semper conjunctissime,
and Diadem of glory upon our Heads, if there was that peace among us as was betwixt Miconius and his Colleagues, Concerning whom he uses these words, Currimus, certavimus, laboraviwus, pugnauimus, vicimus & We have lived semper conjunctissime,
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and let our union in the head, untie us in the heart, carrying it with all tenderness one toward another, in differences of smaller moment under this assurance, that, Ibi tandem conveniemus, ubi Luthero cum Zuinglio optime jam convenit, there's no clashing in heaven betwixt Luther and Zuinglius about the Sacrament, we shall all be of one minde in heaven,
and let our Union in the head, untie us in the heart, carrying it with all tenderness one towards Another, in differences of smaller moment under this assurance, that, There tandem conveniemus, ubi Luther cum Zwinglio optime jam convenit, there's no clashing in heaven betwixt Luther and Zwingli about the Sacrament, we shall all be of one mind in heaven,
nor maintain a Consumbstantiation with the Lutherans nor dispense it promiscuously, to all of age in our parishes (mad men and fools onely excepted) with some Episcopal men,
nor maintain a Consubstantiation with the Lutherans nor dispense it promiscuously, to all of age in our Parishes (mad men and Fools only excepted) with Some Episcopal men,
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Why should such wormwood and gall appear in our pens and Pulpets one against another upon this subject? have we not other work to do? may we not imploy our stock better? would it not add more to Gods honour and our own also,
Why should such wormwood and Gall appear in our pens and Pulpits one against Another upon this Subject? have we not other work to do? may we not employ our stock better? would it not add more to God's honour and our own also,
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if we did lay out that zeal which we spend one against another, against Papists and Impostors? Is it a time for Shepherds to quarrel, about folding of their Sheep,
if we did lay out that zeal which we spend one against Another, against Papists and Impostors? Is it a time for Shepherd's to quarrel, about folding of their Sheep,
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when the enemy appears in the field with a formed Army against them? Is it a time for us to spend our strength in anger and animosities one against another,
when the enemy appears in the field with a formed Army against them? Is it a time for us to spend our strength in anger and animosities one against Another,
when the Nation swarms with Hereticks? when they make such havock of the flock in many places? and when they all combine against us? for however they differ among themselves, they agree in their hatred, and opposition of us;
when the nation swarms with Heretics? when they make such havoc of the flock in many places? and when they all combine against us? for however they differ among themselves, they agree in their hatred, and opposition of us;
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Oh then let the sence of danger perswade us to body in love, and the sence of duty provoke us to improve our personal safety, preaching opportunity, Gospel-liberty, freedome of communion, maintenance and Ministery most to the glory of a good God,
O then let the sense of danger persuade us to body in love, and the sense of duty provoke us to improve our personal safety, preaching opportunity, gospel liberty, freedom of communion, maintenance and Ministry most to the glory of a good God,
Take heed unto your selves and to all the flock over which the holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood,
Take heed unto your selves and to all the flock over which the holy Ghost hath made you Overseers, to feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood,
how terrible the sight of an Army with banners displayed was, and how dreadfully the clashing of Armor sounded in your ears, were not many of you like the men of Israel who followed Gideon, Judg. 7.3.
how terrible the sighed of an Army with banners displayed was, and how dreadfully the clashing of Armour sounded in your ears, were not many of you like the men of Israel who followed gideon, Judges 7.3.
Who when proclamation was made in the Army, Whosoever is fearful and afraid, let him return early from mount Gilead? there returned of the people twenty and two thousand? would not such a lieence for a retreat have found acceptation with many of you? did not you wish your selves in your shops again? at your employments again? did you not blame your selves for your rash and forward undertaking so dangerous a service? and yet how did the Lord heighten your spirits? how did he cloath you with valour and undaunted courage? how did the spirit of the Lord come upon you,
Who when proclamation was made in the Army, Whosoever is fearful and afraid, let him return early from mount Gilead? there returned of the people twenty and two thousand? would not such a lieence for a retreat have found acceptation with many of you? did not you wish your selves in your shops again? At your employments again? did you not blame your selves for your rash and forward undertaking so dangerous a service? and yet how did the Lord heighten your spirits? how did he cloth you with valour and undaunted courage? how did the Spirit of the Lord come upon you,
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What kindlings of anger and warlike indignation were in you, as in Saul when he saw the designe of the Ammonites to thrust out the right eyes of your brethren,
What kindlings of anger and warlike Indignation were in you, as in Saul when he saw the Design of the Ammonites to thrust out the right eyes of your brothers,
and lay it for a reproach upon all Israel? and how did the progress of the war declare both your skill and valour, your enemies themselves being Judges? Valiant men of the valiant of Israel, expert in war, marching and watching with your swords upon your things,
and lay it for a reproach upon all Israel? and how did the progress of the war declare both your skill and valour, your enemies themselves being Judges? Valiant men of the valiant of Israel, expert in war, marching and watching with your swords upon your things,
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3. Consider what Midiantish Armies for multitude, ye have encountred with? what numerous bodies have drawn up against you? how the Nations round about have been called in against you? How many Armies of men of different languages, interests,
3. Consider what Midianitish Armies for multitude, you have encountered with? what numerous bodies have drawn up against you? how the nations round about have been called in against you? How many Armies of men of different languages, interests,
and Religions have been formed against you? And yet the sword of the Lord and of Gideon hath broken them in pieces, the Lord by you hath done unto them, A unto the Midianites as to Sisera,
and Religions have been formed against you? And yet the sword of the Lord and of gideon hath broken them in Pieces, the Lord by you hath done unto them, A unto the midianites as to Sisera,
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and beat them small, and made the hills as chaff? How have ye fanned many of them? how hath the winde carried them away and the whirlewinde scattered them? Isa. 41.15, 16. How hath this been made good, at home, abroad, by Land and by Sea, that ye and we may rejoyce together and glory in the Holy one of Israel.
and beatrice them small, and made the hills as chaff? How have you fanned many of them? how hath the wind carried them away and the whirlwind scattered them? Isaiah 41.15, 16. How hath this been made good, At home, abroad, by Land and by Sea, that you and we may rejoice together and glory in the Holy one of Israel.
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Oh consder the distinguishing providences that have been toward you, sometimes a right hand man dropping down, sometimes a left hand man, sometimes a pistol hath been fired at your breasts and would not go off;
O consder the distinguishing providences that have been towards you, sometime a right hand man dropping down, sometime a left hand man, sometime a pistol hath been fired At your breasts and would not go off;
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What eminent battails have been fought and won by you? what slangther hath been made in the Camps of your enemies? with what unequal numbers have ye taken the field sometimes? and at all times, almost, come off with far different loss? How, again and again Armies have been raised,
What eminent battles have been fought and wone by you? what slangther hath been made in the Camps of your enemies? with what unequal numbers have you taken the field sometime? and At all times, almost, come off with Far different loss? How, again and again Armies have been raised,
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How various, how voluminous have the mercies of the Lord been to you? that in all encounters ye have come off with the conquest, at least the issue of the war proclaims you Conquerors;
How various, how voluminous have the Mercies of the Lord been to you? that in all encounters you have come off with the conquest, At least the issue of the war proclaims you Conquerors;
so that the Lord hath made good that promise to you, Josh. 1.5. There shall not be any man able to stand before thee all the days of thy life, Nay Chap. 2.10.
so that the Lord hath made good that promise to you, Josh. 1.5. There shall not be any man able to stand before thee all the days of thy life, Nay Chap. 2.10.
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for the experience of many years and many wars hath proved the truth of that great promise, Isa. 54.15. Behold they shall surely gather together, but not by me;
for the experience of many Years and many wars hath proved the truth of that great promise, Isaiah 54.15. Behold they shall surely gather together, but not by me;
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that all the gatherings together and musters of the enemy have been without the Lord, for whosoever hath gathered together against you; hath faln before you;
that all the gatherings together and musters of the enemy have been without the Lord, for whosoever hath gathered together against you; hath fallen before you;
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No weapon that hath been formed against you, hath hitherto prospered, this hath hitherto been your heritage, and that it may be continued in mercy unto you,
No weapon that hath been formed against you, hath hitherto prospered, this hath hitherto been your heritage, and that it may be continued in mercy unto you,
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it is much a fault in many, who will not own God in you, nor acknowledge you as a Battle-ax in the hands of the great God, whereby he hath broken the enemy,
it is much a fault in many, who will not own God in you, nor acknowledge you as a Battle-ax in the hands of the great God, whereby he hath broken the enemy,
and think it not dishonour to be counselled by the mouth of a woman, though Abimelech did to fall by the hand of a woman, 1 Sam. 2.3. Talk no more so exceeding proudly, let not arrogancy come forth of your mouth, for the Lord is a God of knowledge and by him actions are weighed:
and think it not dishonour to be counseled by the Mouth of a woman, though Abimelech did to fallen by the hand of a woman, 1 Sam. 2.3. Talk no more so exceeding proudly, let not arrogance come forth of your Mouth, for the Lord is a God of knowledge and by him actions Are weighed:
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if the sword of the Lord be not with it; be much in working that passage upon your hearts, Isa. 10.15. Shall the ax boast it self against him that heweth with it? or shall the saw magnifie it self against him that shaketh it? &c. Ye know, concerning whom these words were spoken, proud Senacherib, and upon what occasion, to wit, the vaunting of his success in wars;
if the sword of the Lord be not with it; be much in working that passage upon your hearts, Isaiah 10.15. Shall the ax boast it self against him that heweth with it? or shall the saw magnify it self against him that shakes it? etc. You know, Concerning whom these words were spoken, proud Sennacherib, and upon what occasion, to wit, the vaunting of his success in wars;
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and what follows? why vers. 16. Therefore the Lord, the Lord of Hosts shall send among his fat ones (principal Officers) leanness, and under his glory he shall kindle a fire:
and what follows? why vers. 16. Therefore the Lord, the Lord of Hosts shall send among his fat ones (principal Officers) leanness, and under his glory he shall kindle a fire:
They have had a large share in the fraughtage of that ship, which by the blessing of God, hath been steered by you through stormy Seas into safe harbour.
They have had a large share in the fraughtage of that ship, which by the blessing of God, hath been steered by you through stormy Seas into safe harbour.
An heathen mans conscience smote him for this crime, Gen. 11. vers. 9. and shall the guilt thereof rest upon you? And some again have been upon the Mount,
an heathen men conscience smote him for this crime, Gen. 11. vers. 9. and shall the guilt thereof rest upon you? And Some again have been upon the Mount,
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When Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed, and when he let down his hands Amalek prevailed, Exod. 17. vers. 11. Ye owe much of your success and safety in the late wars to a praying people;
When Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed, and when he let down his hands Amalek prevailed, Exod 17. vers. 11. You owe much of your success and safety in the late wars to a praying people;
and his Complices, than an Army of thirty thousand men, Trap in Mat. 18.19. for all the acts of violence and injustice, either acted or permitted by you, in the heat of war;
and his Accomplices, than an Army of thirty thousand men, Trap in Mathew 18.19. for all the acts of violence and injustice, either acted or permitted by you, in the heat of war;
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And that there hath been any root bearing wormwood or gall springing up among you, that of your selves men have arose speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them, Act. 20. vers. 19. It is too evident,
And that there hath been any root bearing wormwood or Gall springing up among you, that of your selves men have arose speaking perverse things, to draw away Disciples After them, Act. 20. vers. 19. It is too evident,
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This made our prophane neighbours scoffe at us, when they heard those truths opposed, those doctrines contradicted those wayes of the Lord evil-spoken of,
This made our profane neighbours scoff At us, when they herd those truths opposed, those doctrines contradicted those ways of the Lord evil-spoken of,
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and all of us may know where the Lord Jesus feedeth, and where be maketh his flock to rest at noon, Cant. 1. vers. 7, 8. For why should any of you be as they that turn aside by the flocks of strangers?
and all of us may know where the Lord jesus feeds, and where be makes his flock to rest At noon, Cant 1. vers. 7, 8. For why should any of you be as they that turn aside by the flocks of Strangers?
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O if ye find your present peace and pleasure, honor and full estates, dignity and dominion to begin raise unwholesome damps in your souls, the sense of grace received and mercies received (so eminent as yours have been,
Oh if you find your present peace and pleasure, honour and full estates, dignity and dominion to begin raise unwholesome damps in your Souls, the sense of grace received and Mercies received (so eminent as yours have been,
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As ye have captivated Nations and people to the obedience of your commands, so bring all the thoughts (the Nations and people of those little worlds your hearts) into captivity to the obedience of Jesus Christ,
As you have captivated nations and people to the Obedience of your commands, so bring all the thoughts (the nations and people of those little world's your hearts) into captivity to the Obedience of jesus christ,
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your enemies are not High-landers, but In-landers, not Cavaliers, but Corruptions, not the wilde Irish, but the wilde Asses Colr, principles of proud, corrupt nature:
your enemies Are not Highlanders, but Inlanders, not Cavaliers, but Corruptions, not the wild Irish, but the wild Asses Color, principles of proud, corrupt nature:
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As your enemies are more dangerous, so your victory will be more glorious, Prov. 16. vers. 32. he that ruleth his own spirit, is better than he that scaleth a City:
As your enemies Are more dangerous, so your victory will be more glorious, Curae 16. vers. 32. he that Ruleth his own Spirit, is better than he that scaleth a city:
not such a word of command in all Christs military Discipline, as fal back, and lay down your arms, till called off by death, as a Reverend Divine saith: Oh then!
not such a word of command in all Christ military Discipline, as fall back, and lay down your arms, till called off by death, as a Reverend Divine Says: O then!
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and spiritual war, and go to the Armoury of the great Captain of our salvation, opened by St. Paul, Eph. 6. vers. 11, 12, 13. &c. and take out such peeces as you want,
and spiritual war, and go to the Armoury of the great Captain of our salvation, opened by Saint Paul, Ephesians 6. vers. 11, 12, 13. etc. and take out such Pieces as you want,
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and receive that Coronam militarem, that Crown of righteousness, which the Lord will give to all those, who love his appearing, 2 Tim. vers. 4.7, 8. 4. Here is a word from the Lord to Mariners, and Seatrading men:
and receive that crown militarem, that Crown of righteousness, which the Lord will give to all those, who love his appearing, 2 Tim. vers. 4.7, 8. 4. Here is a word from the Lord to Mariners, and Sea trading men:
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The Psalmist tells us (and though I be not a Seafaring man yet I beleeve it) they that go down to the Seas in ships, that do business in great waters, these see the works of the Lord,
The Psalmist tells us (and though I be not a Seafaring man yet I believe it) they that go down to the Seas in ships, that do business in great waters, these see the works of the Lord,
for he commandeth and raiseth up the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof, they mount up to the heavens, they go down again to the depths, Psal. 10. vers. 23, 24, 25, 26. Cannot ye comment upon this Text? cannot ye seal to this truth? their soul is melted because of trouble, runs as thin as water, they are ready to dye for fear of death.
for he commands and Raiseth up the stormy wind, which lifts up the waves thereof, they mount up to the heavens, they go down again to the depths, Psalm 10. vers. 23, 24, 25, 26. Cannot you comment upon this Text? cannot you seal to this truth? their soul is melted Because of trouble, runs as thin as water, they Are ready to die for Fear of death.
Junius understands it of extreme vomiting, as if they were casting up their very hearts: One doubted, whether he should reckon Mariners, who were put to Sea, amongst the living,
Junius understands it of extreme vomiting, as if they were casting up their very hearts: One doubted, whither he should reckon Mariners, who were put to Sea, among the living,
and stagger like a drunken man, nutant nautae & vacillant cerebro & pedibus, there is a great deal of elegancy in the phrase, and it is very significant;
and stagger like a drunken man, nutant Nautae & vacillant Cerebro & pedibus, there is a great deal of elegancy in the phrase, and it is very significant;
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hath not this been your case in great stress of weather? Have ye not met with such a storm at sea, which hath brought forth all these fears and terrors in you? have ye not often thought ye should have been entombed within walls of water,
hath not this been your case in great stress of weather? Have you not met with such a storm At sea, which hath brought forth all these fears and terrors in you? have you not often Thought you should have been entombed within walls of water,
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But was the sea alwayes rough, the windes always high, the ship alwyes in danger to be split or sunk? no, Ver. 28. Then they cryed to the Lord in their trouble;
But was the sea always rough, the winds always high, the ship alwyes in danger to be split or sunk? no, Ver. 28. Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble;
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Thus it was in that great storme, Matth. 8. vers. 26. when the ship was covered with waves, through the violence of windes, which rolled and dashed them over it, The Lord Jesus rebuked the windes and the sea,
Thus it was in that great storm, Matthew 8. vers. 26. when the ship was covered with waves, through the violence of winds, which rolled and dashed them over it, The Lord jesus rebuked the winds and the sea,
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but against how many chidings of the Lord do these rebellious hearts of ours stand out? winde and sea will rise up in judgment against us at the great day,
but against how many chidings of the Lord do these rebellious hearts of ours stand out? wind and sea will rise up in judgement against us At the great day,
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and will condemn us, every drop of water in that sea, upon which you sail, will be a witness of your monstrous rebellion and disobedience: But to go on;
and will condemn us, every drop of water in that sea, upon which you sail, will be a witness of your monstrous rebellion and disobedience: But to go on;
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Hath this been your case? hath the Lord calmed a tempestuous sea, and steered your course by a good hand of providence, to your desired harbour? Let me ask you, not whether you were glad,
Hath this been your case? hath the Lord calmed a tempestuous sea, and steered your course by a good hand of providence, to your desired harbour? Let me ask you, not whither you were glad,
and thankfull frame? which hath been the first place ye have visited, when come to land, the Tavern or the Temple? and which hath been your first work, pouring forth your soules in praises to God,
and thankful frame? which hath been the First place you have visited, when come to land, the Tavern or the Temple? and which hath been your First work, pouring forth your Souls in praises to God,
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is this all the return that God expects? Is this all the improvement ye should make of so great a mercy? surely no, ver. 31. The holy Ghost directs to a better;
is this all the return that God expects? Is this all the improvement you should make of so great a mercy? surely no, ver. 31. The holy Ghost directs to a better;
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but so little the sea regarded the commands of this proud king, though within his own Dominions, that he found his safety lay more in his heels, then in his head:
but so little the sea regarded the commands of this proud King, though within his own Dominions, that he found his safety lay more in his heels, then in his head:
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and a wetherbeaten ship, let the sense of that great deliverance affect your hearts, and if ye have not already done it, Give diligence to make your calling and election sure;
and a Weather-beaten ship, let the sense of that great deliverance affect your hearts, and if you have not already done it, Give diligence to make your calling and election sure;
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for this being obtained, though you should suffer a wrack at sea, yet verse 11. An entrance shall be administred unto you, into the everlasting kingdome of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ:
for this being obtained, though you should suffer a wrack At sea, yet verse 11. an Entrance shall be administered unto you, into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ:
and masts broken, (which is the case of many) but shall sail in with masts up, Cordage whole, Tacklings sound, Sails full, Flags displayed, top and top gallant, trumpets sounding,
and masts broken, (which is the case of many) but shall sail in with masts up, Cordage Whole, Tacklings found, Sails full, Flags displayed, top and top gallant, trumpets sounding,
5. The naturall improvement of this Doctrine gives much by way of advice to the recovered ones of the land, to those whom the Lord hath brought off from beds of languishment,
5. The natural improvement of this Doctrine gives much by Way of Advice to the recovered ones of the land, to those whom the Lord hath brought off from Beds of languishment,
and we are not saved, sickness and death have not removed their quarters, neither is there any amongst us, that knoweth how long, their abode shall be, Psal. 74. vers. 9. Their commission being under the Privy Seal of Heaven:
and we Are not saved, sickness and death have not removed their quarters, neither is there any among us, that Knoweth how long, their Abided shall be, Psalm 74. vers. 9. Their commission being under the Privy Seal of Heaven:
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and if their hostilities be so great this winter season, what wasting and desolation may we fear, at the time, when Kings go forth to battle? 2 Sam. 11. ver. 1. if winter agues be so violent, what will the summer feavers be? if these diseases sweep our Townes so much, what will the besome of destruction do? If we have run with the footmen,
and if their hostilities be so great this winter season, what wasting and desolation may we Fear, At the time, when Kings go forth to battle? 2 Sam. 11. ver. 1. if winter Fevers be so violent, what will the summer fevers be? if these diseases sweep our Towns so much, what will the besom of destruction do? If we have run with the footmen,
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and they have wearied us, then how shall we contend with horses? If we have been wearied in the land of Jordan? O that the sence of our present sickness,
and they have wearied us, then how shall we contend with Horses? If we have been wearied in the land of Jordan? Oh that the sense of our present sickness,
Oh that all, especially the men of wisdome in the Nation, would hear the rod, and who hath appointed it, Mic. 6. vers. 9. and receive teaching from it:
O that all, especially the men of Wisdom in the nation, would hear the rod, and who hath appointed it, Mic. 6. vers. 9. and receive teaching from it:
what the opinion of your Physicians, and the fears of your Relations were; when your pulses beat low and softly, when you drew your breath short and painfully;
what the opinion of your Physicians, and the fears of your Relations were; when your pulses beatrice low and softly, when you drew your breath short and painfully;
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when paleness had covered your faces, when the grashopper was a burden to you, such was your weakness, Job 16. vers. 16. when the shadow of death was on your eye-lids,
when paleness had covered your faces, when the grasshopper was a burden to you, such was your weakness, Job 16. vers. 16. when the shadow of death was on your eyelids,
when God himself was the preacher, and that upon this text, Isa. 40. vers. 6, 7. All flesh is grass, and the goodliness of it as the flower of the field;
when God himself was the preacher, and that upon this text, Isaiah 40. vers. 6, 7. All Flesh is grass, and the goodliness of it as the flower of the field;
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then ye had, yet they are dead, and ye are alive, Oh these considerations lay great ingagements of thankfulness upon you, especially if you seriously take notice what your sickness was, by which ye received an arrest from the Lord;
then you had, yet they Are dead, and you Are alive, O these considerations lay great engagements of thankfulness upon you, especially if you seriously take notice what your sickness was, by which you received an arrest from the Lord;
so that with the Egyptian Sorcerers, all have been forced to confess, it was no other then the finger of God: The Lord having made good upon us that threatning, Deut. 28. Verse 61. In bringing a sickness among us, which is not written in the book of the Law, a Scripture, parralel whereof, in every particular, cannot be found;
so that with the Egyptian Sorcerers, all have been forced to confess, it was no other then the finger of God: The Lord having made good upon us that threatening, Deuteronomy 28. Verse 61. In bringing a sickness among us, which is not written in the book of the Law, a Scripture, parallel whereof, in every particular, cannot be found;
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2. It was suddain: Many Diseases have their Prodromio's, their forerunners, which bring news of their coming some dayes or weeks before they seize a man;
2. It was sudden: Many Diseases have their Prodromio's, their forerunners, which bring news of their coming Some days or weeks before they seize a man;
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but when men were in their apprehensions perfectly well, and at their labour, perceiving no symptomes of a sickness, they were suddenly surprised, some in the Towns, some in the fields, and brought home sick;
but when men were in their apprehensions perfectly well, and At their labour, perceiving no symptoms of a sickness, they were suddenly surprised, Some in the Towns, Some in the fields, and brought home sick;
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many thinking, at their first surprisall, they had been dropping into the grave, like that Job 16. v. 12, 13, 14. I was at ease, Read Mr. Jakson's notes, in loc.
many thinking, At their First surprisal, they had been dropping into the grave, like that Job 16. v. 12, 13, 14. I was At ease, Read Mr. Jackson's notes, in loc.
or like an old man, walked with his staffe in his hand through age, Zech. 8. ver. 4. for Job 6. ver. 4. the arrows of the Almighty are within me, the poison whereof drinketh up my spirit.
or like an old man, walked with his staff in his hand through age, Zechariah 8. ver. 4. for Job 6. ver. 4. the arrows of the Almighty Are within me, the poison whereof Drinketh up my Spirit.
And Psal. 38.8, 10. I am feeble and sore broken, &c. My heart panteth, my strength faileth me, by reason of inappetency, Psal 107. ver. 18. Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat.
And Psalm 38.8, 10. I am feeble and soar broken, etc. My heart pants, my strength Faileth me, by reason of inappetency, Psalm 107. ver. 18. Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat.
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So some diseases have their fixed periods of time, after which health is restored, but in this distemper, many have been referred from Sessions to Assizes, have had many hopefull intervalls,
So Some diseases have their fixed periods of time, After which health is restored, but in this distemper, many have been referred from Sessions to Assizes, have had many hopeful intervals,
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1. In the present stroke some never came off from their sickbeds, till they were carried to their death beds, to wit, their graves: 2. In the effects and consequents of it;
1. In the present stroke Some never Come off from their sickbeds, till they were carried to their death Beds, to wit, their graves: 2. In the effects and consequents of it;
and go sing good Hezekiahs song to the stringed instruments, all the dayes of your life in the house of the Lord, Isa. 38. ver. 20. II. Make good your sick-bed thoughts, and purposes;
and go sing good Hezekiah's song to the stringed Instruments, all the days of your life in the house of the Lord, Isaiah 38. ver. 20. II Make good your sickbed thoughts, and Purposes;
then conscience is awakened, then their debts to God lie heavy upon their spirits, then their thoughts are how to make even with God, and fly to their surety;
then conscience is awakened, then their debts to God lie heavy upon their spirits, then their thoughts Are how to make even with God, and fly to their surety;
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the unclean spirit returns, when restored to health, and finds the heart swept and garnished, then goeth he and taketh to him, seven other spirits more wicked then himself;
the unclean Spirit returns, when restored to health, and finds the heart swept and garnished, then Goes he and Takes to him, seven other spirits more wicked then himself;
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good Hezekiah fell into this distemper also, you shall hear how his spirit was up in thankfulness to God, Isa. 38. ver. 19. The living, the living, they shall praise thee,
good Hezekiah fell into this distemper also, you shall hear how his Spirit was up in thankfulness to God, Isaiah 38. ver. 19. The living, the living, they shall praise thee,
as I do this day, the father to the children shall make known thy truth (that is) I will perpetuate the memoriall of this mercy, by handing down the knowledge thereof to my children;
as I do this day, the father to the children shall make known thy truth (that is) I will perpetuate the memorial of this mercy, by handing down the knowledge thereof to my children;
the sence of this great mercy was but an Ephimera, it soon wore off, 2 Chron. 32. ver. 25. Hezekiah rendred not again according to the benefit done unto him:
the sense of this great mercy was but an Ephemera, it soon wore off, 2 Chronicles 32. ver. 25. Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit done unto him:
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1. The sentence of death was reversed, which was passed in foro externo, for God had sent him a speciall message by the hand of Isaiah, to set his house in order,
1. The sentence of death was reversed, which was passed in foro externo, for God had sent him a special message by the hand of Isaiah, to Set his house in order,
Sol. No, he prefaceth his message with, Thus saith the Lord, and 'tis certain, he knew the Lords mind concerning him, (at least so much as was then revealed) there being not any person then alive, who was Consiliarius è secretioribus to the most high God, more then Isaiah was,
Sol. No, he prefaceth his message with, Thus Says the Lord, and it's certain, he knew the lords mind Concerning him, (At least so much as was then revealed) there being not any person then alive, who was Consiliarius è secretioribus to the most high God, more then Isaiah was,
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even fifteen years, which did very much accent the Lords mercy, seeing Hezekiah was so exceeding earnest for life, having then no Son to succed in the throne and the affairs of Church and state being very unsetled.
even fifteen Years, which did very much accent the lords mercy, seeing Hezekiah was so exceeding earnest for life, having then no Son to succeed in the throne and the affairs of Church and state being very unsettled.
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but before the Prophet was gone out into the middle Court, 2 Kin. 20.4. the word of the Lord came unto him, the Lord met him and sent him back with a message of life to Hezekiah: Oh tis matter of great comfort to have a quick dispatch of business, especially in things relating to life and death.
but before the Prophet was gone out into the middle Court, 2 Kin. 20.4. the word of the Lord Come unto him, the Lord met him and sent him back with a message of life to Hezekiah: O this matter of great Comfort to have a quick dispatch of business, especially in things relating to life and death.
and that so slight an application, as a plaister of figs should perfect his recovery, and that suddainly within three dayes, 2 King. 20.5. whereas we finde lighter distempers are long in carrying off, where able Physitians are consulted with and all means attempted.
and that so slight an application, as a plaster of figs should perfect his recovery, and that suddenly within three days, 2 King. 20.5. whereas we find lighter distempers Are long in carrying off, where able Physicians Are consulted with and all means attempted.
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6. And then, that the great God should work a miracle in heaven, to confirm his faith in the certainty of the cure, that he should command the Sun to a retrograde motion, to go back ten degrees, not onely the shadow upon the dyal of Ahaz, for that had not been so visible and universal,
6. And then, that the great God should work a miracle in heaven, to confirm his faith in the certainty of the cure, that he should command the Sun to a retrograde motion, to go back ten Degrees, not only the shadow upon the dial of Ahaz, for that had not been so visible and universal,
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which things with safety may be supposed, seeing the miracle was so notable and amazing, that the King of Babilon (put on 'tis likely by his Astrologers) sent Ambassadors on purpose,
which things with safety may be supposed, seeing the miracle was so notable and amazing, that the King of Babylon (put on it's likely by his Astrologers) sent ambassadors on purpose,
as to congratulate Hezakiahs recovery, so to know the certainty and manner of that great wonder (a brute or flying report whereof he had heard) 2 Chron. 32.31.
as to congratulate Hezakiahs recovery, so to know the certainty and manner of that great wonder (a brutus or flying report whereof he had herd) 2 Chronicles 32.31.
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and your old companions and corruptions will complement your spirits into their former frame. III. Commune with your own hearts, be very strict and serious in your enquiries, why the Lord hath so afflicted you;
and your old Sodales and corruptions will compliment your spirits into their former frame. III. Commune with your own hearts, be very strict and serious in your Enquiries, why the Lord hath so afflicted you;
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nor doth the Father of spirits (by whom actions are weighed) correct his covenant ones untill they have offended, Psal. 89.30, 31, 32. He will not visit with the rod untill they have transgressed;
nor does the Father of spirits (by whom actions Are weighed) correct his Covenant ones until they have offended, Psalm 89.30, 31, 32. He will not visit with the rod until they have transgressed;
What have I to do with thee thou man of God? Art thou come to call my sins into remembrance and to slay my son? Holy David toucheth the same string in that mournful ditty of his, Psal. 38.3, 4, 5. There is no soundness in my flesh because of thy anger,
What have I to do with thee thou man of God? Art thou come to call my Sins into remembrance and to slay my son? Holy David touches the same string in that mournful ditty of his, Psalm 38.3, 4, 5. There is no soundness in my Flesh Because of thy anger,
here he speaks of his sins in the gross sum, but afterwards descends to particularize that sin, which he owned as the introducent cause of his sickness;
Here he speaks of his Sins in the gross sum, but afterwards descends to particularise that since, which he owned as the introducent cause of his sickness;
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The word signifieth unadvised rashness, saies Mr. Trap. And tis probable he meaneth that particular sin in the business of Ʋriah: Thus the Apostle writeth the Corinthians sin in their unworthy receiving the Lords Supper, upon the teasters of their fickbeds;
The word signifies unadvised rashness, Says Mr. Trap. And this probable he means that particular since in the business of Ʋriah: Thus the Apostle Writeth the Corinthians since in their unworthy receiving the lords Supper, upon the tasters of their fickbeds;
and many sleep, 1 Cor. 11.30. Oh then, let your spirits make diligent search, as Asaph did, be much in searching untill you have found out the true cause of your late distempers.
and many sleep, 1 Cor. 11.30. O then, let your spirits make diligent search, as Asaph did, be much in searching until you have found out the true cause of your late distempers.
your carcasses shall fall in this wilderness, and all that were numbred of you according to your whole number, from twenty years old and upward which have murmured against me, doubtless ye shall not come into the land concerning which I sware to make you dwell therein.
your carcases shall fallen in this Wilderness, and all that were numbered of you according to your Whole number, from twenty Years old and upward which have murmured against me, doubtless you shall not come into the land Concerning which I sware to make you dwell therein.
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and delivered them, to cause them to pass through the fire for them? therefore verse 23. Wo, wo unto thee, saith the Lord God. 5. Covenant breaking, Levit. 26.25.
and Delivered them, to cause them to pass through the fire for them? Therefore verse 23. Woe, woe unto thee, Says the Lord God. 5. Covenant breaking, Levit. 26.25.
6. Formal profession, and hipocrisie, Ananias and Saphira his wife so sadly bear witness to this, who for their spiritual juggling and deceit, were not onely smitten with sickness,
6. Formal profession, and hypocrisy, Ananias and Sapphira his wife so sadly bear witness to this, who for their spiritual juggling and deceit, were not only smitten with sickness,
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but with suddain death, Act. 5.1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 7. Undue receiving of the Lords Supper, 1 Cor. 11.30. For this cause many are weak and sickly among you and many sleep. 8 Heresies, Apoc. 2.22. Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her, into great tribulation.
but with sudden death, Act. 5.1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 7. Undue receiving of the lords Supper, 1 Cor. 11.30. For this cause many Are weak and sickly among you and many sleep. 8 Heresies, Apocalypse 2.22. Behold, I will cast her into a Bed, and them that commit adultery with her, into great tribulation.
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9. Want of due respect unto, and fear of, the great name of God, Deut. 28.58, 59. If thou wilt not observe, to do all the words of this Law, that are written in this book, That thou mayest fear this glorious and fearful name, THE LORD THY GOD;
9. Want of due respect unto, and Fear of, the great name of God, Deuteronomy 28.58, 59. If thou wilt not observe, to do all the words of this Law, that Are written in this book, That thou Mayest Fear this glorious and fearful name, THE LORD THY GOD;
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and think you hear the Lord Jesus by his spirit, speaking these words unto you, Behold, ye are made whole, sin no more least a worse thing come unto you, Joh. 5.14.
and think you hear the Lord jesus by his Spirit, speaking these words unto you, Behold, you Are made Whole, sin no more lest a Worse thing come unto you, John 5.14.
And improve your late visitation with the present opportunities of grace, That ye may be partakers of Gods Holiness, Heb. 12.10. Consecrate your lives which ye have received a new from the dead unto the Lord, devote your selves wholly to the service of the great God;
And improve your late Visitation with the present opportunities of grace, That you may be partakers of God's Holiness, Hebrew 12.10. Consecrate your lives which you have received a new from the dead unto the Lord, devote your selves wholly to the service of the great God;
I may here allude by way of resemblance, unto a piece of cloath, which, as to the number of yards, is laid in the warp so soon as brought to the Weaver,
I may Here allude by Way of resemblance, unto a piece of cloth, which, as to the number of yards, is laid in the warp so soon as brought to the Weaver,
their pride, avarice, ambition, uncleanness, &c. And have so cast off the easie and noble yoak of Gods laws, many servants have much to answer for, the Lord give them timely repentance,
their pride, avarice, ambition, uncleanness, etc. And have so cast off the easy and noble yoke of God's laws, many Servants have much to answer for, the Lord give them timely Repentance,
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& to obey which, all men, especially Christians, stand equally obliged But the wise God is pleased to parcel out his will in particular commands to persons,
& to obey which, all men, especially Christians, stand equally obliged But the wise God is pleased to parcel out his will in particular commands to Persons,
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and not onely observe the will of God which hath been owned in all ages (as the entertainment of his Son, sanctifying his Sabbaths, waiting upon his own appointments, &c. ) But also to act up unto it in our respective stations,
and not only observe the will of God which hath been owned in all ages (as the entertainment of his Son, sanctifying his Sabbaths, waiting upon his own appointments, etc.) But also to act up unto it in our respective stations,
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And therefore as a learned Writer lately observes, That God committed the receiving and refining of truth from Antichristian power and mixture, to the forgoing worthies of this and foraign Nations, which were happily performed by them,
And Therefore as a learned Writer lately observes, That God committed the receiving and refining of truth from Antichristian power and mixture, to the foregoing worthies of this and foreign nations, which were happily performed by them,
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but discipline and order seem to belong unto us, and which, the Lord hath preserved for this period of time, wherein the work of reformation is to be carried on to greater perfection;
but discipline and order seem to belong unto us, and which, the Lord hath preserved for this Period of time, wherein the work of Reformation is to be carried on to greater perfection;
ye servants of the Lord, whom he hath ransomed from the grave, in these late sickly times, live the rest of your time in the flesh to the will of God, in the advancement of Gospel-purity, and the power of godliness;
you Servants of the Lord, whom he hath ransomed from the grave, in these late sickly times, live the rest of your time in the Flesh to the will of God, in the advancement of Gospel purity, and the power of godliness;
and believe, that God hath brought you again from the dead, that ye may give life to reformation, national, at least Congregational, which for many years hath laboured under painful throes and pangs,
and believe, that God hath brought you again from the dead, that you may give life to Reformation, national, At least Congregational, which for many Years hath laboured under painful throes and pangs,
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and yet is not delivered, The Apostle Paul in that excellent Sermon of his preached at Antioch, Act. 13. Speaking honorably of holy David, verse 22. produceth letters testimonial under Gods own hand, concerning him in these words, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, who shall fulfill all my wills, NONLATINALPHABET;
and yet is not Delivered, The Apostle Paul in that excellent Sermon of his preached At Antioch, Act. 13. Speaking honorably of holy David, verse 22. Produceth letters testimonial under God's own hand, Concerning him in these words, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man After mine own heart, who shall fulfil all my wills,;
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if the Lawes of his family were executed by our Great Ones, much sin would be prevented, which is nursed at the breasts of idleness) nay, places of great eminency are no exemption from Gods work;
if the Laws of his family were executed by our Great Ones, much since would be prevented, which is nursed At the breasts of idleness) nay, places of great eminency Are no exemption from God's work;
The nobles of Tekoah have a brand set upon them, because they put not their necks to the work of the Lord, Neh. 3. ver. 5. And the Lord puts this as the highest mark of honour, into the scutcheons of his greatest Saints, that they were his servants:
The Nobles of Tekoah have a brand Set upon them, Because they put not their necks to the work of the Lord, Neh 3. ver. 5. And the Lord puts this as the highest mark of honour, into the scutcheons of his greatest Saints, that they were his Servants:
and Ʋzziah was stricken with the leprosie, for attempting to burn incense upon the Altar of incense, both which expresly thwarted the appointment of God:
and Ʋzziah was stricken with the leprosy, for attempting to burn incense upon the Altar of incense, both which expressly thwarted the appointment of God:
Therefore David in the person of the Lord Jesus, joyns both together, Psal. 40.8. I delight to do thy will, yea, thy law is in my heart, as the standard by which I work;
Therefore David in the person of the Lord jesus, joins both together, Psalm 40.8. I delight to do thy will, yea, thy law is in my heart, as the standard by which I work;
and our Saviour writes vanity upon the forehead of all service, which is performed to God upon the single authority of man, without a warrant under Gods own hand for it, Mat. 15.9. In vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men:
and our Saviour writes vanity upon the forehead of all service, which is performed to God upon the single Authority of man, without a warrant under God's own hand for it, Mathew 15.9. In vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the Commandments of men:
what bundles of vain worships are layed upon Gods Alter by the Pontificians? And how ought we to be humbled also for the vanity of many services which have been performed by us in this Nation?
what bundles of vain worships Are laid upon God's Altar by the Pontificians? And how ought we to be humbled also for the vanity of many services which have been performed by us in this nation?
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3. That the great God commands us not onely to work, but to do the work of our own Generation, David served out his own Generation, he did the work which was allotted by the Lord to him, in that particular age he lived in, which was to fight the Lords battels, to subdue the enemies of his Church, settle the Nation in peace, establish the worship of God, provide for the service of his Sanctuary,
3. That the great God commands us not only to work, but to do the work of our own Generation, David served out his own Generation, he did the work which was allotted by the Lord to him, in that particular age he lived in, which was to fight the lords battles, to subdue the enemies of his Church, settle the nation in peace, establish the worship of God, provide for the service of his Sanctuary,
and therefore the holy Ghost engraves this Epitaph upon his sepulchre (which shall not be defaced so long as the world endures) that David served his own generation by the will of God:
and Therefore the holy Ghost engraves this Epitaph upon his Sepulchre (which shall not be defaced so long as the world endures) that David served his own generation by the will of God:
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Indeed repentance toward God, and faith towards our Lord Jesus with those generall duties of Religion, which are comprehenhended under these two heads, none deny or dispute,
Indeed Repentance towards God, and faith towards our Lord jesus with those general duties of Religion, which Are comprehenhended under these two Heads, none deny or dispute,
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and that things of order and Government in the Church, should be reduced to the Primitive Pattern and Practice, few of sober and Orthodox principles do oppose;
and that things of order and Government in the Church, should be reduced to the Primitive Pattern and Practice, few of Sobrium and Orthodox principles do oppose;
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mistakes have been sad and many of this kind, Numb. 14. ver. 40, 41. the mistake of Gods minde in that dreadfull message, ver. 39. occasioned the slaughter of many men;
mistakes have been sad and many of this kind, Numb. 14. ver. 40, 41. the mistake of God's mind in that dreadful message, ver. 39. occasioned thee slaughter of many men;
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Thus did Saul mistake the mind of the Lord, 1 Sam. 23. ver. 7. when it was told him that David was come to Keilah, presently he infers that God had delivered him into his hand, for sayes he, he is shut in, by entring into a town that hath gates and bars, but it proved otherwise:
Thus did Saul mistake the mind of the Lord, 1 Sam. 23. ver. 7. when it was told him that David was come to Keilah, presently he infers that God had Delivered him into his hand, for Says he, he is shut in, by entering into a town that hath gates and bars, but it proved otherwise:
Yea, Davids men would have put him upon the same mistake, chap. 24. ver. 4. when Saul came into the cave (to cover his feet) where David and his men lay hid, they presently conclude, behold the day, of which the Lord hath said unto thee,
Yea, Davids men would have put him upon the same mistake, chap. 24. ver. 4. when Saul Come into the cave (to cover his feet) where David and his men lay hid, they presently conclude, behold the day, of which the Lord hath said unto thee,
and found them all fast asleep, not a Sentinell waking, and Saul asleep also, Abishai said to David, God hath delivered thine enemy into thine hand this day,
and found them all fast asleep, not a Sentinel waking, and Saul asleep also, Abishai said to David, God hath Delivered thine enemy into thine hand this day,
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thus Abraham when he had received a prohibition from heaven, not to sacrifice Isaac, and beheld a ramme caught in a thicket by the horns, interprets the mind of God by that providence,
thus Abraham when he had received a prohibition from heaven, not to sacrifice Isaac, and beheld a ram caught in a thicket by the horns, interprets the mind of God by that providence,
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and offers up the ramme in the stead of Isaac, Gen. 22. ver. 12, 13. by a divine Prolepsis, anticipating that law of redemption, which afterwards was enacted and published by God himself, Exod. 13. ver. 13. all the first born of man amongst thy children shalt thou redeem:
and offers up the ram in the stead of Isaac, Gen. 22. ver. 12, 13. by a divine Prolepsis, anticipating that law of redemption, which afterwards was enacted and published by God himself, Exod 13. ver. 13. all the First born of man among thy children shalt thou Redeem:
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thus when the Lord met Moses by the way (as he was going down to Egypt) and would have slain him, Exod. 4. ver. 14, 15 then Zipporah his wife (probably by her husbands appointment) circumcised her son, concluding the neglect of that duty to be the speakings of God in that providence, as appeared;
thus when the Lord met Moses by the Way (as he was going down to Egypt) and would have slave him, Exod 4. ver. 14, 15 then Zipporah his wife (probably by her Husbands appointment) circumcised her son, concluding the neglect of that duty to be the speakings of God in that providence, as appeared;
and stirring up his heart to publish that gracious edict, concerning their return to Jerusalem, and rebuilding of the temple? Ez. 1. ver. 2, 3. why, they concluded, that God had now put an opportunity into their hands, both to quit the waters of Babylon, by which they had sate down and wept,
and stirring up his heart to publish that gracious edict, Concerning their return to Jerusalem, and rebuilding of the temple? Ezra 1. ver. 2, 3. why, they concluded, that God had now put an opportunity into their hands, both to quit the waters of Babylon, by which they had sat down and wept,
Now to bring this home to our selves, that the reformation of State-abuses, and maleadministrations, is the mind of God appears, Isa. 1. ver. 17. Cease to do evil, learn to do well, seek judgement, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherlesse, plead for the widow;
Now to bring this home to our selves, that the Reformation of State-abuses, and maladministrations, is the mind of God appears, Isaiah 1. ver. 17. Cease to do evil, Learn to do well, seek judgement, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow;
that the worships of God should be established in liberty and purity, that Gospel-truth should be winnowed from the chaffe of errours and heresies, that the people of God should walk in the fellowship of the Gospel,
that the worships of God should be established in liberty and purity, that Gospel truth should be winnowed from the chaff of errors and heresies, that the people of God should walk in the fellowship of the Gospel,
that such things are seizable, that there is hope of a good issue in such undertakings we have the word of Gods faithfulness for, Isa. 1. ver. 25: 26, 27. Isa. 60. ver. 11.19, 20, 21, 22. Chap. 54. ver. 11, 12, 13. Zech. 13. vers. 2, 3, 4, 5. Ezek. 11. vers. 19, 20. Zeph. 3. vers. 9.11, 12, 13. If these and other Scriptures be consulted with, they will afford matter of great encouragement to the Saints of God, which breathe after Zion's beauty and glory.
that such things Are seizable, that there is hope of a good issue in such undertakings we have the word of God's faithfulness for, Isaiah 1. ver. 25: 26, 27. Isaiah 60. ver. 11.19, 20, 21, 22. Chap. 54. ver. 11, 12, 13. Zechariah 13. vers. 2, 3, 4, 5. Ezekiel 11. vers. 19, 20. Zephaniah 3. vers. 9.11, 12, 13. If these and other Scriptures be consulted with, they will afford matter of great encouragement to the Saints of God, which breathe After Zion's beauty and glory.
And that it is a duty incumbent upon the Lords people to endeavour these things, besides the inward witness of the Spirit in their own hearts, we have the testimony of the Spirit in the Scripture of truth.
And that it is a duty incumbent upon the lords people to endeavour these things, beside the inward witness of the Spirit in their own hearts, we have the testimony of the Spirit in the Scripture of truth.
and the Saints of this generation, the people assigned by him for the carrying on of these works, may be read in the dispensations of God amongst and toward us;
and the Saints of this generation, the people assigned by him for the carrying on of these works, may be read in the dispensations of God among and towards us;
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or encouragement from men, then we have? Did God give them rest and peace from their enemies, forraign and domestick? So hath he given us in some measure:
or encouragement from men, then we have? Did God give them rest and peace from their enemies, foreign and domestic? So hath he given us in Some measure:
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Did the Lord pull down those persons and powers amongst them, who authorised or abetted Idolatry and profaneness? hath he not done the same amongst us? Did the Lord give them the protection,
Did the Lord pull down those Persons and Powers among them, who authorised or abetted Idolatry and profaneness? hath he not done the same among us? Did the Lord give them the protection,
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and excite us to do great things for the Lord? Oh what glorious work, would those blessed Spirits, who are now at rest, have made in England, if they had enjoyed our opportunities!
and excite us to do great things for the Lord? O what glorious work, would those blessed Spirits, who Are now At rest, have made in England, if they had enjoyed our opportunities!
as your respective stations give you advantage, and opportunity, that ye may have this Motto engraven on your tombes, Here lie such and such, who David-like, served their own generations by the will of God.
as your respective stations give you advantage, and opportunity, that you may have this Motto engraven on your tombs, Here lie such and such, who David-like, served their own generations by the will of God.
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that by drawing one nail, can throw down the stateliest building, and undress your soules by unpinning one pin, &c. I have read of a Persian Noble-man who lost his life by the loss of an hair plucked out of his bosome, in sport, by his Minion.
that by drawing one nail, can throw down the Stateliest building, and undress your Souls by unpinning one pin, etc. I have read of a Persian Nobleman who lost his life by the loss of an hair plucked out of his bosom, in sport, by his Minion.
5. Get your hearts into an awfull frame, get your spirits tinctured with an holy fear of God, Rev. 15. vers. 4. Surely they that have felt must needs fear him;
5. Get your hearts into an awful frame, get your spirits tinctured with an holy Fear of God, Rev. 15. vers. 4. Surely they that have felt must needs Fear him;
Paul knew this, when he laid down this Position (as a fence wall about Profession, to keep men from starting out by Apostacy) Heb. 10. vers. 31. It is a fearfull thing to fall into the hands of the living God;
Paul knew this, when he laid down this Position (as a fence wall about Profession, to keep men from starting out by Apostasy) Hebrew 10. vers. 31. It is a fearful thing to fallen into the hands of the living God;
surely if the burnt childe dread's the fire, much more men of age and discretion, who have been cast into the furnace of affliction, have had their moisture dried up, their skin writhled, their flesh rosted,
surely if the burned child dread's the fire, much more men of age and discretion, who have been cast into the furnace of affliction, have had their moisture dried up, their skin writhled, their Flesh roasted,
and their very bones burnt with the scorching flames thereof, have cause to fear that fire, which so farre resembles everlasting burning, that though it be not unquenchable,
and their very bones burned with the scorching flames thereof, have cause to Fear that fire, which so Far resembles everlasting burning, that though it be not unquenchable,
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Dear friends, take forth this lesson from your late afflictions, to fear that glorious and fearfull name, THE LORD THY GOD, Deut. 28. vers. 58. Fear to offend God, fear to do any thing which may displease him;
Dear Friends, take forth this Lesson from your late afflictions, to Fear that glorious and fearful name, THE LORD THY GOD, Deuteronomy 28. vers. 58. fear to offend God, Fear to do any thing which may displease him;
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in this sence, Blessed is the man that feareth alwayes, Prov. 28. ver. 14. The Hebrew Midwives lost nothing by it, Exod. 1. vers. 17.21. 1. From the consideration of Gods power:
in this sense, Blessed is the man that fears always, Curae 28. ver. 14. The Hebrew Midwives lost nothing by it, Exod 1. vers. 17.21. 1. From the consideration of God's power:
he is able not onely to call you to an account, 1 Cor. 10. vers. 22. Do we provoke the Lord to anger? Are we stronger then he? As Caligula, that dared his Jove to a duel;
he is able not only to call you to an account, 1 Cor. 10. vers. 22. Do we provoke the Lord to anger? are we Stronger then he? As Caligula, that dared his Jove to a duel;
Are we the Lord's match? can we outstrengthen an Almighty God? Who hath hardened himself against him and prospered? Job 9. ver. 4. Jer. 5. ver. 22. 2. Fear to offend him, from the consideration of his goodness;
are we the Lord's match? can we outstrengthen an Almighty God? Who hath hardened himself against him and prospered? Job 9. ver. 4. Jer. 5. ver. 22. 2. fear to offend him, from the consideration of his Goodness;
nor that speciall goodness, which is the peculiar portion of his Elect in Christ, but also that particular goodness, which the Lord hath vouchsafed you, in restoring health unto you,
nor that special Goodness, which is the peculiar portion of his Elect in christ, but also that particular Goodness, which the Lord hath vouchsafed you, in restoring health unto you,
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my hair stands upright, as it doth sometimes in suddain and great frights, Job 3. vers. 15. The hair of my flesh stood up, Amos 3. vers. 8. The Lion hath roared, Who will not fear? Oh observe this, Hab. 3. ver. 16. When I heard, my belly trembled, &c.
my hair Stands upright, as it does sometime in sudden and great frights, Job 3. vers. 15. The hair of my Flesh stood up, Amos 3. vers. 8. The lion hath roared, Who will not Fear? O observe this, Hab. 3. ver. 16. When I herd, my belly trembled, etc.
they consider, that sinne is a thing of greatest abhorrency with God, and therefore when they observe the growth of sinne, in a place or nation, they are afraid, that God will ere long break out in wrath against them.
they Consider, that sin is a thing of greatest abhorrency with God, and Therefore when they observe the growth of sin, in a place or Nation, they Are afraid, that God will ere long break out in wrath against them.
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they know the English of that, Isa. 27. vers. 4. Who would set the briars and thornes in battail against me? I would go thorow them, I would burn them together:
they know the English of that, Isaiah 27. vers. 4. Who would Set the briers and thorns in battle against me? I would go thorough them, I would burn them together:
They see that themselves are not exempted persons, they are not sure to have their door-posts sprinkled with the blood of the Pascal lamb, Exod. 12. that the marking Angel Exod. 9. shall give them a signature of safety in their foreheads:
They see that themselves Are not exempted Persons, they Are not sure to have their door-posts sprinkled with the blood of the Pascal lamb, Exod 12. that the marking Angel Exod 9. shall give them a signature of safety in their foreheads:
How was the Church affected? Acts 5. ver. 11 Ezek. 14. ver. 14. Oh then labour to preserve an holy fear of God upon your spirits, think often of what Christ speaks, Luke 12. ver. 4, 5. Be not afraid of them that kill the body,
How was the Church affected? Acts 5. ver. 11 Ezekiel 14. ver. 14. O then labour to preserve an holy Fear of God upon your spirits, think often of what christ speaks, Lycia 12. ver. 4, 5. Be not afraid of them that kill the body,
what faintings of heart ye had, when you found your evidences for heaven writ with so pale a hand, that ye could not read them, at least by that weak and wan light, which then shined in your soules;
what faintings of heart you had, when you found your evidences for heaven writ with so pale a hand, that you could not read them, At least by that weak and wan Light, which then shined in your Souls;
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nay, perhaps your cases weremore desperate, your sins were writ in so deep a crimson, your Atheisme, ignorance, Gospel enmity, your former scoffings at Religion, your flouts and flings at godliness, your contempt of Gospel-Ordinances,
nay, perhaps your cases weremore desperate, your Sins were writ in so deep a crimson, your Atheism, ignorance, Gospel enmity, your former scoffings At Religion, your flouts and flings At godliness, your contempt of Gospel ordinances,
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and filled you with such a sence of divine vengeance, that conscience (that bird in the bosome) like the night-raven croaked many a sad and dismal note unto you,
and filled you with such a sense of divine vengeance, that conscience (that bird in the bosom) like the night-raven croaked many a sad and dismal note unto you,
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Remember what then your thoughts were, how then ye resolved, that if ye recovered health again, ye would not leave heaven under such uncertainties hereafter, ye would give diligence to make your calling and Election sure;
remember what then your thoughts were, how then you resolved, that if you recovered health again, you would not leave heaven under such uncertainties hereafter, you would give diligence to make your calling and Election sure;
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and whilest he is tugging and striving to get out, he lifts up his eyes, and sees the water appearing upon the levell, and hears the tide roaring toward him;
and whilst he is tugging and striving to get out, he lifts up his eyes, and sees the water appearing upon the level, and hears the tide roaring towards him;
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and the prison-doors were opening to receive you? did ye not then resolve if your life was spared, ye would tugge hard for Heaven? ye would never be at the same stay again? did ye not finde sickness an ill time,
and the prison-doors were opening to receive you? did you not then resolve if your life was spared, you would tug hard for Heaven? you would never be At the same stay again? did you not find sickness an ill time,
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and brought you off from those heart-melting fears, act up to the Aposties advice, Phil. 2. vers. 12. Work out your salvation with fear and trembling, NONLATINALPHABET, ad finem asque opus perducite, bring salvation-business to a good issue, that ye may never be surprised, with those fears,
and brought you off from those Heart-melting fears, act up to the Apostles Advice, Philip 2. vers. 12. Work out your salvation with Fear and trembling,, ad finem asque opus perducite, bring salvation-business to a good issue, that you may never be surprised, with those fears,
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As to the first sence, I shall interweave something of a spiritual nature, it being usual with the Holy Ghost, to mingle Gospel treasures with the lading of the world in the same bottome,
As to the First sense, I shall interweave something of a spiritual nature, it being usual with the Holy Ghost, to mingle Gospel treasures with the lading of the world in the same bottom,
First, I do humbly entreat the servants of the Lord, to keep up the memorial of the Lords mercies, to keep Diaries of their great deliverances, to preserve Records of their signall preservations,
First, I do humbly entreat the Servants of the Lord, to keep up the memorial of the lords Mercies, to keep Diaries of their great Deliverances, to preserve Records of their signal preservations,
God expects that his works should be registred by us, as well as our words are registred by him, Mal. 3. vers. 16. This was commanded by the Lord, Deut. 7. vers. 18, 19. David was much in the practice of this duty, read Psal. 66. ver. 12, &c. He gives a royal summons,
God expects that his works should be registered by us, as well as our words Are registered by him, Malachi 3. vers. 16. This was commanded by the Lord, Deuteronomy 7. vers. 18, 19. David was much in the practice of this duty, read Psalm 66. ver. 12, etc. He gives a royal summons,
He would fain lift up the great name of God in the world, and display his bounty, that they which have hard thoughts of God, may be convinced of their errour, and make a recantation;
He would fain lift up the great name of God in the world, and display his bounty, that they which have hard thoughts of God, may be convinced of their error, and make a recantation;
and that all dejected Saints may by his example and experience, be encouraged to roul themselves, upon God, under assurance of comfort and support in an evil day;
and that all dejected Saints may by his Exampl and experience, be encouraged to roll themselves, upon God, under assurance of Comfort and support in an evil day;
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which will appear to be his designe, for, ver. 5. he gives a generall invitation to all people, to see, and admire the wonders which were wrought by God (tis like) in Egypt, he is terrible in his doings towards the children of men;
which will appear to be his Design, for, ver. 5. he gives a general invitation to all people, to see, and admire the wonders which were wrought by God (this like) in Egypt, he is terrible in his doings towards the children of men;
and in bringing in the waters of the red Sea upon their whole Host, as appears Vers. 6. He turned the sea into dry land, they went through the flood on foot, to wit the children of Israel;
and in bringing in the waters of the read Sea upon their Whole Host, as appears Vers. 6. He turned the sea into dry land, they went through the flood on foot, to wit the children of Israel;
Is it not the shame of this Nation, that the next age shall finde no Records (and if any such Compendiums) of those wonderful deliverances, which we have had, that such miracles of mercy and mirrours of loving-kindeness should be lap'd up in the dust,
Is it not the shame of this nation, that the next age shall find no Records (and if any such Compendiums) of those wondered Deliverances, which we have had, that such Miracles of mercy and mirrors of loving-kindeness should be lap up in the dust,
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and printed onely on the sand? Oh that some faithfull and able person might be encouraged to this work, to write a Chronicle of late transactions, that posterity may see, what a God their Predecessours have had!
and printed only on the sand? O that Some faithful and able person might be encouraged to this work, to write a Chronicle of late transactions, that posterity may see, what a God their Predecessors have had!
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This was done by King Ahasuerus; his personal preservation from the Treason of his two Chamberlains, was recorded in the book of the Chronicles, Hest. 6.2. What provision did Mordecai and the Jews make, to keep up the memorial of that great mercy, in their deliverance from Hamans wicked and bloody conspiracy, Hest. 9.27, 28. The inhabitants of Geneva, stamped new mony with this inscription, post tenebras lux, after darkness light, in memory of the reformation begun among them.
This was done by King Ahasuerus; his personal preservation from the Treason of his two Chamberlains, was recorded in the book of the Chronicles, Hest. 6.2. What provision did Mordecai and the jews make, to keep up the memorial of that great mercy, in their deliverance from Hamans wicked and bloody Conspiracy, Hest. 9.27, 28. The inhabitants of Geneva, stamped new money with this inscription, post Darkness lux, After darkness Light, in memory of the Reformation begun among them.
2. In the eighth verse, he gives a general exhortation to the Redeemed of the Lord, to mention with thanksgiving, the great things wrought by a great God for them:
2. In the eighth verse, he gives a general exhortation to the Redeemed of the Lord, to mention with thanksgiving, the great things wrought by a great God for them:
let your meditations be much, and often taken up with thoughts of Gods goodness (which is more I fear then most of us do) but stay not here, do not make this as the land-mark,
let your meditations be much, and often taken up with thoughts of God's Goodness (which is more I Fear then most of us do) but stay not Here, do not make this as the landmark,
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like a poor debtor within doors, the blood and spirits retire; little of activity appears: nay, some in sudden surprizals, have even dyed away into swooning, through fear:
like a poor debtor within doors, the blood and spirits retire; little of activity appears: nay, Some in sudden surprisals, have even died away into swooning, through Fear:
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It was thus with Saul, though a valiant Prince, when he heard what evill was coming upon him, 1 Sam. 28. vers. 20. He fell streightway all along upon the earth,
It was thus with Saul, though a valiant Prince, when he herd what evil was coming upon him, 1 Sam. 28. vers. 20. He fell straightway all along upon the earth,
I, but here the Prophet saith, God holdeth our souls in life, or lives Be-chaiim, and suffereth not our feet to be moved, gives us a sure foot-hold and safe standing in our present peace and well-fare.
I, but Here the Prophet Says, God holds our Souls in life, or lives Be-chaiim, and suffers not our feet to be moved, gives us a sure foothold and safe standing in our present peace and welfare.
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thou broughtest us into the net, Thou layedst affliction upon our loins, thou hast caused men to ride over our heads — we went through fire and through water;
thou Broughtest us into the net, Thou laidst affliction upon our loins, thou hast caused men to ride over our Heads — we went through fire and through water;
How fully doth the carriages of former times paraphrase upon these verses? How have the sufferings of many Saints ran parallel with these expressions? but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place — well-watered,
How Fully does the carriages of former times Paraphrase upon these Verses? How have the sufferings of many Saints ran parallel with these expressions? but thou Broughtest us out into a wealthy place — well-watered,
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And therefore, vers. 13, 14. He speaks his sence of these mercies, and the resolvedness of his spirit, to act in thankfulness suitable to these engagements.
And Therefore, vers. 13, 14. He speaks his sense of these Mercies, and the resolvedness of his Spirit, to act in thankfulness suitable to these engagements.
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Did not I? Did not others? Did not Magistrates? Did not Ministers? protect, promise, covenant, in the day of our distress? Have we paid our vows? Have we performed our promises? The Lord help us to see, and to humble our selves much before the Lord,
Did not I? Did not Others? Did not Magistrates? Did not Ministers? Pact, promise, Covenant, in the day of our distress? Have we paid our vows? Have we performed our promises? The Lord help us to see, and to humble our selves much before the Lord,
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6. He stands upon the mount of God, and by way of proclamation calls in all the people of God, that they may hear the stories of Gods mercies unto himself;
6. He Stands upon the mount of God, and by Way of proclamation calls in all the people of God, that they may hear the stories of God's Mercies unto himself;
when he had mentioned the great things God had done for his Church, he comes down to a particular narrative of what God had done for himself, vers. 16. Come and hear all ye that fear God,
when he had mentioned the great things God had done for his Church, he comes down to a particular narrative of what God had done for himself, vers. 16. Come and hear all you that Fear God,
1. Ye have the holy summons, Come, a word of much use both in a good and in a bad sence, there is in Scripture mentioned a religious come, and a rebellious come: the Saints have their come, and the wicked have their come there's too much of the last come in our days,
1. You have the holy summons, Come, a word of much use both in a good and in a bad sense, there is in Scripture mentioned a religious come, and a rebellious come: the Saints have their come, and the wicked have their come there's too much of the last come in our days,
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2. The persons to whom the summon is directed, exprest. 1. By a particular Character, they are such as fear God. 2. By a note of universality, they are all that fear God;
2. The Persons to whom the summon is directed, expressed. 1. By a particular Character, they Are such as Fear God. 2. By a note of universality, they Are all that Fear God;
or the end wherefore the summons is sent forth, and that is that he might in the audience of them all, make a full and true report of what the great God hath done for his soul.
or the end Wherefore the summons is sent forth, and that is that he might in the audience of them all, make a full and true report of what the great God hath done for his soul.
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You may see from hence, That it is a duty by way of special incumbency upon the Lords people, to commemmorate themselves and to communicate to others, the vouchsafements of grace and mercy, which they have had from the Lord;
You may see from hence, That it is a duty by Way of special incumbency upon the lords people, to commemmorate themselves and to communicate to Others, the vouchsafements of grace and mercy, which they have had from the Lord;
and our fathers have told us, we will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come, or as some translation reads it, But to the generation to come, we will shew the praises of the Lord, his power also,
and our Father's have told us, we will not hide them from their children, showing to the generation to come, or as Some Translation reads it, But to the generation to come, we will show the praises of the Lord, his power also,
so the Apostle, 2 Cor. 1.8, 9, 10. We would not brethren have you ignorant of our trouble, which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure above our strength, insomuch that we dispaired even of life:
so the Apostle, 2 Cor. 1.8, 9, 10. We would not brothers have you ignorant of our trouble, which Come to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure above our strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:
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And sure 'tis the Saints wisdom to take heed of sin, and to comply with the whole minde of God, Deut. 32.7, 8, 9. observe also, Psal. 78.5, 6. He established a testimony in Jacob,
And sure it's the Saints Wisdom to take heed of since, and to comply with the Whole mind of God, Deuteronomy 32.7, 8, 9. observe also, Psalm 78.5, 6. He established a testimony in Jacob,
here's the people pointed out, upon whom the obligation of this law taketh hold, and here's the explanation of this law, what it imports, to wit, That they should not hide,
here's the people pointed out, upon whom the obligation of this law Takes hold, and here's the explanation of this law, what it imports, to wit, That they should not hide,
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and so the remembrance of those great things might dy also, but to their children, who according to the course of nature, might live to celebrate the memorial of them,
and so the remembrance of those great things might die also, but to their children, who according to the course of nature, might live to celebrate the memorial of them,
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so God would not have them be the wonder of one generation onely, he would not have one age wear out the remembrance of those great deliverances, upon which he hath laid out so much of his wisdom, power, mercy, goodness, justice, &c. Therefore their children must know them,
so God would not have them be the wonder of one generation only, he would not have one age wear out the remembrance of those great Deliverances, upon which he hath laid out so much of his Wisdom, power, mercy, Goodness, Justice, etc. Therefore their children must know them,
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and considers those precious attributes of mercy, goodness, wisdom, and power, which were engaged for him, in the day of his distress: Oh! this begets more heart-familiarity;
and considers those precious attributes of mercy, Goodness, Wisdom, and power, which were engaged for him, in the day of his distress: Oh! this begets more heart-familiarity;
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Just so it will be with a good man when he hath been in a necessitous condition, knew not what to do nor which way to turn him, Refuge failed him, no man cared for his soul, he looked on his right hand,
Just so it will be with a good man when he hath been in a necessitous condition, knew not what to do nor which Way to turn him, Refuge failed him, no man cared for his soul, he looked on his right hand,
Nay farther, his brethren were far from him, his acquaintance utterly estranged, his kinsfolks failed him, his familiar friends forgot him, his own servants counted him for a stranger, Nay his breath was strange to his own wife,
Nay farther, his brothers were Far from him, his acquaintance utterly estranged, his kinsfolks failed him, his familiar Friends forgotten him, his own Servants counted him for a stranger, Nay his breath was strange to his own wife,
How will a Saint awak his glory to speak of this? How will he bewail his ignorance of God and follow on to know the Lord? How will he press after a most inward acquaintance with the Lord, who hath done such great things for him;
How will a Saint awak his glory to speak of this? How will he bewail his ignorance of God and follow on to know the Lord? How will he press After a most inward acquaintance with the Lord, who hath done such great things for him;
when Moses was fled into Midian, and beheld the flaming bush on mount Horeb, Exod. 3.3. He said, I will turn aside and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt:
when Moses was fled into Midian, and beheld the flaming bush on mount Horeb, Exod 3.3. He said, I will turn aside and see this great sighed, why the bush is not burned:
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and when the Lord had spake with and commissioned him to bring the children of Israel out of Egypt, he enquires into the name of that God, who proffers so far on the behalf of an afflicted people vers. 13. and would not sit down,
and when the Lord had spoke with and commissioned him to bring the children of Israel out of Egypt, he enquires into the name of that God, who proffers so Far on the behalf of an afflicted people vers. 13. and would not fit down,
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First, Gods perfect, absolute and simple being in, and of himself. Secondly, Such a being which giveth being unto other things, and upon whom they depend.
First, God's perfect, absolute and simple being in, and of himself. Secondly, Such a being which gives being unto other things, and upon whom they depend.
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yet having experienced so much the power and wisdom of God, and having brought forth the children of Israel, by so many signs and wonders out of Egypt,
yet having experienced so much the power and Wisdom of God, and having brought forth the children of Israel, by so many Signs and wonders out of Egypt,
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he could not rest in that knowledge of God he had already attained, but goes higher vers. 18. And beseecheth God to shew him his glory, he would not stay a little until he came to heaven, which could not be long, his glass being now almost run out,
he could not rest in that knowledge of God he had already attained, but Goes higher vers. 18. And Beseecheth God to show him his glory, he would not stay a little until he Come to heaven, which could not be long, his glass being now almost run out,
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and a great deal more then frail man was capable to know, of that God from whom he and his people had received such glorious, such eminent deliverances:
and a great deal more then frail man was capable to know, of that God from whom he and his people had received such glorious, such eminent Deliverances:
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Oh sure if people did more observe, and count over the mercies of God, Personal and National, there would not be such a dedolent ignorance of God as there is;
O sure if people did more observe, and count over the Mercies of God, Personal and National, there would not be such a dedolent ignorance of God as there is;
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though his appearances of late have been so glorious amongst us: Oh that of Israel is sadly true of England, Isa. 1.3. The Ox knoweth his owner, and the Ass his masters crib:
though his appearances of late have been so glorious among us: O that of Israel is sadly true of England, Isaiah 1.3. The Ox Knoweth his owner, and the Ass his Masters crib:
2. Fruit. This frequent discoursing of mercies, healing, redeeming, quickning, and soul-converting mercies, &c. will more endear God unto the Saints, it will unite the heart into a more holy affection unto God, Cant. 8. vers. 5. When the Church came out of the Wilderness leaning upon her Beloved;
2. Fruit. This frequent discoursing of Mercies, healing, redeeming, quickening, and Soul-converting Mercies, etc. will more endear God unto the Saints, it will unite the heart into a more holy affection unto God, Cant 8. vers. 5. When the Church Come out of the Wilderness leaning upon her beloved;
What a Pyramid of love is here? What an unquenchable flame? What a pearl of great price is here? and what is the fuel of this great fire? What oyle doth kindle it? and what preserves it? Surely a strong and lively sense of Christs great affection to her, when in the wilderness:
What a Pyramid of love is Here? What an unquenchable flame? What a pearl of great price is Here? and what is the fuel of this great fire? What oil does kindle it? and what preserves it? Surely a strong and lively sense of Christ great affection to her, when in the Wilderness:
So, were our thoughts and discoursings more upon wilderness-grace, wilderness-convictions, wilderness-illightenings, wilderness-preservations and wilderness-deliverances, our hearts would be more heated with holy affections towards God, then they are: Oh sure!
So, were our thoughts and discoursings more upon wilderness-grace, wilderness-convictions, wilderness-illightenings, wilderness-preservations and wilderness-deliverances, our hearts would be more heated with holy affections towards God, then they Are: O sure!
Nay farther, a serious pondering of, and a savoury discoursing over mercies received, will bring forth a strong affiance in the people of God, it will marvellously scatter those fears,
Nay farther, a serious pondering of, and a savoury discoursing over Mercies received, will bring forth a strong affiance in the people of God, it will marvellously scatter those fears,
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And his thoughts, thoughts of goodness and good will to his oppressed ones, above mans thoughts, Isa. 55. vers. 9. Now this experience workketh hope, hope of succour and relief from the Lord in an evill day;
And his thoughts, thoughts of Goodness and good will to his oppressed ones, above men thoughts, Isaiah 55. vers. 9. Now this experience worketh hope, hope of succour and relief from the Lord in an evil day;
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They rowl themselves upon God, when new troubles do arise, quiet their spiritswith an expectancy of help from the Lord, their sure friend, their tried friend, their good friend,
They roll themselves upon God, when new Troubles do arise, quiet their spiritswith an expectancy of help from the Lord, their sure friend, their tried friend, their good friend,
why art thou so disquieted within me, hope thou in God, for mercy will come, supplies will come, I have found the Lord to be a good God, a faithful friend that never failed me, a present help in the needful time of trouble.
why art thou so disquieted within me, hope thou in God, for mercy will come, supplies will come, I have found the Lord to be a good God, a faithful friend that never failed me, a present help in the needful time of trouble.
Oh friends, gather up your experiences, and lay them by you among your choisest treasures, you will finde them to be singularly useful to you in an evill time,
O Friends, gather up your experiences, and lay them by you among your Choicest treasures, you will find them to be singularly useful to you in an evil time,
when they are brought into greatest streights, Psal. 34. vers. 2. My soul shall make her boast of God, the humble shall hear thereof andbe glad: Rejoyce in tribulation:
when they Are brought into greatest straights, Psalm 34. vers. 2. My soul shall make her boast of God, the humble shall hear thereof andbe glad: Rejoice in tribulation:
namely, that their posterity might be taught that excellent lesson of living by faith, that they might set their hopes on God, that they might beleevingly expect help from a faithful, from an Almighty God.
namely, that their posterity might be taught that excellent Lesson of living by faith, that they might Set their hope's on God, that they might believingly expect help from a faithful, from an Almighty God.
That soul thrives best heaven-ward, which is most in the sense and serious meditation of the goodness of the Lord, this will carry on the soul amain for God:
That soul thrives best heavenward, which is most in the sense and serious meditation of the Goodness of the Lord, this will carry on the soul amain for God:
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and great deliverances upon it, Gen. 35. vers. 2, 3. Jacob said unto his houshold, and all that were with him, put away the strange gods that are among you,
and great Deliverances upon it, Gen. 35. vers. 2, 3. Jacob said unto his household, and all that were with him, put away the strange God's that Are among you,
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There is very much in this passage, and much to the present purpose, and therefore I shall intreat your stay a while to observe the carriage of this good man, there being much teaching in it, and that in many particulars.
There is very much in this passage, and much to the present purpose, and Therefore I shall entreat your stay a while to observe the carriage of this good man, there being much teaching in it, and that in many particulars.
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God himself gave this testimony of Abraham (whose children we are, if beleevers, and ought to walk in the footsteps of his faith) I know him, that he will command his children,
God himself gave this testimony of Abraham (whose children we Are, if believers, and ought to walk in the footsteps of his faith) I know him, that he will command his children,
the best are too remiss in this point, and if dealt withall, what is the answer of many? I hope my family walks orderly, I see no ill carriages among them I do not observe a spirit of opposition in any of them to the wayes of God, I allow them not in any vicious course, they have no command nor countenance from me in any wayes that are evill:
the best Are too remiss in this point, and if dealt withal, what is the answer of many? I hope my family walks orderly, I see no ill carriages among them I do not observe a Spirit of opposition in any of them to the ways of God, I allow them not in any vicious course, they have no command nor countenance from me in any ways that Are evil:
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besides in matters that relate to your own interest, you will see them do your own business, you will often stand by them when they dress your horses (it may be when they feed your hawks and your hounds) ye will observe whether your worldly affairs prosper in their hands, ye will follow them into the fields and meadows,
beside in matters that relate to your own Interest, you will see them do your own business, you will often stand by them when they dress your Horses (it may be when they feed your hawks and your hounds) you will observe whither your worldly affairs prosper in their hands, you will follow them into the fields and meadows,
but if they refuse, and be stublorn, both the authority of a Master, and the duty of a Christian, obligeth them to command in the case of religion; and if commands prevail not;
but if they refuse, and be stublorn, both the Authority of a Master, and the duty of a Christian, obliges them to command in the case of Religion; and if commands prevail not;
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David 's practice is a worthy pattern, Psal. 101. ver. 7. He that worketh deceit shall not tarry in my house, he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight:
David is practice is a worthy pattern, Psalm 101. ver. 7. He that works deceit shall not tarry in my house, he that Telleth lies shall not tarry in my sighed:
and how few families can be found out wherein a swearer dwells not? Oh that such a spirit of reformation, in the power of it, was upon all Governours of families,
and how few families can be found out wherein a swearer dwells not? O that such a Spirit of Reformation, in the power of it, was upon all Governors of families,
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when publick worships are frequented by the heads of families, and a due regard to Gospel-ordinances, be kept up by them, in the hearts of their whole retinue:
when public worships Are frequented by the Heads of families, and a due regard to Gospel ordinances, be kept up by them, in the hearts of their Whole retinue:
It sadned David 's spirit (when an exiled person) to remember how he had gone with his train to the house of God, Psal. 42. ver. 4. as the meeter gives it:
It Saddened David is Spirit (when an exiled person) to Remember how he had gone with his train to the house of God, Psalm 42. ver. 4. as the meeter gives it:
and 'tis pressed by way of patheticall exhortation by the Apostle, Heb. 10. ver. 25. upon believers, not to forsake the assembling themselves together, as ever they look for comfort at the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, the time whereof draweth nigh;
and it's pressed by Way of pathetical exhortation by the Apostle, Hebrew 10. ver. 25. upon believers, not to forsake the assembling themselves together, as ever they look for Comfort At the coming of the Lord jesus christ, the time whereof draws High;
and as the doves to their windows? where can ye find a town of which it may be affirmed paralell to that pattern, 2 Chro. 20. ver. 13. All Judah stood before the Lord with their little ones, their wives and their children? I can sadly attest against this, and so can many others:
and as the Dove to their windows? where can you find a town of which it may be affirmed parallel to that pattern, 2 Chro 20. ver. 13. All Judah stood before the Lord with their little ones, their wives and their children? I can sadly attest against this, and so can many Others:
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but now, how do the wayes of Zion mourn, because few come to the solemn feasts, Lam. 1. ver. 4. How thin are Sabbath congregations? and much thinner lecture-Assemblies!
but now, how do the ways of Zion mourn, Because few come to the solemn feasts, Lam. 1. ver. 4. How thin Are Sabbath congregations? and much thinner lecture-Assemblies!
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3. Observe, it administers great hope of much good, when inferiours obey their superiours commands, in their calls to religion and family-reformation; there is a blessing:
3. Observe, it administers great hope of much good, when inferiors obey their superiors commands, in their calls to Religion and Family reformation; there is a blessing:
the Text sayes, Gen. 35. vers. 4. They gave unto Jacob all the strange Gods which were in their hands, to wit, in their possession, and all their earings which were in their ears.
the Text Says, Gen. 35. vers. 4. They gave unto Jacob all the strange God's which were in their hands, to wit, in their possession, and all their earings which were in their ears.
and now, that the Gospel should have been in the Nation, for almost 1500 yeares, (for certainly it was never quite extinct in the darkest times, there was some glimmerings of light in the most gloomiest day) and yet, that ignorance and Atheisme should so generally prevail, is very sad, yet sadly true:
and now, that the Gospel should have been in the nation, for almost 1500 Years, (for Certainly it was never quite extinct in the Darkest times, there was Some glimmerings of Light in the most gloomiest day) and yet, that ignorance and Atheism should so generally prevail, is very sad, yet sadly true:
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and that the Magistrates care might be, to set up, and encourage schools of learning in every Town, that is considerable for number of Inhabitants, at least, such Schooles, wherein the children of the poor might without charge to them, be instructed in Scripture-Learning, and the Principles of Religion:
and that the Magistrates care might be, to Set up, and encourage Schools of learning in every Town, that is considerable for number of Inhabitants, At least, such Schools, wherein the children of the poor might without charge to them, be instructed in Scripture-learning, and the Principles of Religion:
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How are the Protestants of the Valleys farre above us in this point? The children of Merindol propounded and answered questions amongst themselves, in the audience of the Bishop of Cavaillon, and many others, with such grace and gravity,
How Are the Protestants of the Valleys Far above us in this point? The children of Merindol propounded and answered questions among themselves, in the audience of the Bishop of Cavaillon, and many Others, with such grace and gravity,
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and so to the purpose, that the Papists admired at it, nay, one of their adversaries professed, that he had been often at the common Schools at Sorbone in Paris, where he heard the disputations of the Divines,
and so to the purpose, that the Papists admired At it, nay, one of their Adversaries professed, that he had been often At the Common Schools At Sorbonne in paris, where he herd the disputations of the Divines,
but yet he never learned so much, as he had done by hearing those children: O that some good Nehemiahs would promote this work, of encouraging Schools throughout the Nation,
but yet he never learned so much, as he had done by hearing those children: Oh that Some good Nehemiah's would promote this work, of encouraging Schools throughout the nation,
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and that an Act might be brought forth, enjoyning under penalties, Parents and Masters, to bring forth their children and servants to a publick catechising;
and that an Act might be brought forth, enjoining under penalties, Parents and Masters, to bring forth their children and Servants to a public catechising;
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for without this, little good will be done in many places, as some Ministers can speak by sad experience, being forced to lay that necessary work down,
for without this, little good will be done in many places, as Some Ministers can speak by sad experience, being forced to lay that necessary work down,
But suppose your servants be bad enough, (as I believe too many be,) yet it will be more your honour to square a knottie peice of timber, and polish a churlish stone;
But suppose your Servants be bad enough, (as I believe too many be,) yet it will be more your honour to square a knotty piece of timber, and polish a churlish stone;
for he not onely commanded his houshold, to wit, children and moenial servants, but also all that were with him, some of whom probably came out of Mesopotamia with him,
for he not only commanded his household, to wit, children and moenial Servants, but also all that were with him, Some of whom probably Come out of Mesopotamia with him,
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How know you but the power of the mighty God, may so awe the spirits of your servants, that the most rugged and rebellious among them, may stoop under your reproof? How know ye,
How know you but the power of the mighty God, may so awe the spirits of your Servants, that the most rugged and rebellious among them, may stoop under your reproof? How know you,
but that they may deliver up their pride, oaths, drunkenness, wilfull ignorance, and Gospel enmitie into your hands? if in the name of the eternal God,
but that they may deliver up their pride, Oaths, Drunkenness, wilful ignorance, and Gospel enmity into your hands? if in the name of the Eternal God,
If ye say, here's a great deal more urged then needs, why did Jacob do this? and why must we do this? the enforcement is laid down by Jacob, who answered me in the day of my distress,
If you say, here's a great deal more urged then needs, why did Jacob do this? and why must we do this? the enforcement is laid down by Jacob, who answered me in the day of my distress,
nor render my self a person in any measure, worthy of his mercies, if I should tolerate such principles and practises in my house, which are dishonourable unto him,
nor render my self a person in any measure, worthy of his Mercies, if I should tolerate such principles and practises in my house, which Are dishonourable unto him,
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I remember those fears, yea great fears which seized upon me, when Esau came against me with four hundred men at his heels, at which time I wrastled with the Angel,
I Remember those fears, yea great fears which seized upon me, when Esau Come against me with four hundred men At his heels, At which time I wrestled with the Angel,
and security to my estate, I dare not fail in this great duty of fam ly-Reformation, I cannot bear any longer the dishonours which are done to God in my Family,
and security to my estate, I Dare not fail in this great duty of fam ly-Reformation, I cannot bear any longer the dishonours which Are done to God in my Family,
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The sence thereof was so lively upon his spirit, that he suddenly and seriously resolved, to build an house to the Lord, and establish the worship of God in the Land, to which he was encouraged by Nathan the Prophet at first,
The sense thereof was so lively upon his Spirit, that he suddenly and seriously resolved, to built an house to the Lord, and establish the worship of God in the Land, to which he was encouraged by Nathan the Prophet At First,
and encouraging Solomon to the work, and quickening up his Princes unto free-will offerings, 1 Chron. 28. ver. 20. and Chap. 29. vers. 1, 2. and so forward: Oh then!
and encouraging Solomon to the work, and quickening up his Princes unto freewill offerings, 1 Chronicles 28. ver. 20. and Chap. 29. vers. 1, 2. and so forward: O then!
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and promote it in the Nation, that the Lord may feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father, Isa. 58. ver. ult. Think often and seriously, what your Dangers and what your Deliverances have been:
and promote it in the nation, that the Lord may feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father, Isaiah 58. ver. ult. Think often and seriously, what your Dangers and what your Deliverances have been:
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and surely, if there be any heat and life in the soul for God, this will bring it forth, there would not be that heart-deadness, neglect of Family-discipline,
and surely, if there be any heat and life in the soul for God, this will bring it forth, there would not be that heart-deadness, neglect of Family discipline,
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Are the appearances of the Lord eminent and immediate for the help of his people in their greatest straights? have you experienced this? can you set your seal to this truth? hath the Lord engaged for your help,
are the appearances of the Lord eminent and immediate for the help of his people in their greatest straights? have you experienced this? can you Set your seal to this truth? hath the Lord engaged for your help,
and what have been the methods of God toward you in your spiritual deliverance. 2. Quicken up your selves to duty, in all your deadness and damps of spirit.
and what have been the methods of God towards you in your spiritual deliverance. 2. Quicken up your selves to duty, in all your deadness and damps of Spirit.
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whether the Lord who hath made bare his Arm in signal deliverances for the life of your bodies, hath also stretched forth the right arm of grace for the life of your souls,
whither the Lord who hath made bore his Arm in signal Deliverances for the life of your bodies, hath also stretched forth the right arm of grace for the life of your Souls,
But O hath the Lord wrought that great deliverance for my soul? Am I brought off from a state of nature by renewing grace? Am I delivered from the bondage of fin and corruption by redeeming grace? Am I brought back from spiritual Babylon by restoring grace? Am I ransomed from under the power of Satan by victorious grace? God hath given me life from the dead for my body,
But O hath the Lord wrought that great deliverance for my soul? Am I brought off from a state of nature by renewing grace? Am I Delivered from the bondage of fin and corruption by redeeming grace? Am I brought back from spiritual Babylon by restoring grace? Am I ransomed from under the power of Satan by victorious grace? God hath given me life from the dead for my body,
yea out of seven, if I shall then have no assurance of eternal salvation, but rather perplexing fears of perishing everlastingly? what was it for Cham to be preserved in the Ark,
yea out of seven, if I shall then have no assurance of Eternal salvation, but rather perplexing fears of perishing everlastingly? what was it for Cham to be preserved in the Ark,
when an overflowing deluge swallowed up the whole world of the ungodly, seeing afterward he lived and dyed and lay under the curse of God to eternity? or for rebellious Israel to be brought by so many miracles out of Egypt,
when an overflowing deluge swallowed up the Whole world of the ungodly, seeing afterwards he lived and died and lay under the curse of God to eternity? or for rebellious Israel to be brought by so many Miracles out of Egypt,
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and yet entered not, through unbelief into the land of rest? Do not therefore hastily conclude from thy temporal salvations, that thou shalt be eternally saved,
and yet entered not, through unbelief into the land of rest? Do not Therefore hastily conclude from thy temporal salvations, that thou shalt be eternally saved,
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let this put thee upon a strict and narrow scrutiny: The Apostle urgeth this, 2 Cor. 13.5. Examine your own selves, whether you be in the faith, prove your selves, know ye not your own selves, that Jesus Christ is in you except you be reprobates.
let this put thee upon a strict and narrow scrutiny: The Apostle urges this, 2 Cor. 13.5. Examine your own selves, whither you be in the faith, prove your selves, know you not your own selves, that jesus christ is in you except you be Reprobates.
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The divel is called the tempter, because he goes through stitch with his work, and tryes to purpose, he perforates and pierceth through the heart, and if there be any unmortified corruption or unsoundness there, he will be sure to finde it out:
The Devil is called the tempter, Because he Goes through stitch with his work, and tries to purpose, he perforates and pierces through the heart, and if there be any unmortified corruption or unsoundness there, he will be sure to find it out:
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nay, as though one word was not enough in a business of so great import, the Apostle adds, prove, which refers to that trial which Goldsmiths make of their mettal, that they may not put a cheat upon themselves:
nay, as though one word was not enough in a business of so great import, the Apostle adds, prove, which refers to that trial which Goldsmiths make of their metal, that they may not put a cheat upon themselves:
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And here the exhortation is doubled, that the duty might be more enforced, as being a most needful, but a much neglected duty: Hence as Zeph. 2.1. The Prophets says, Excutite vos, iterumque excutite vos, Fan your selves, yea fan your selves:
And Here the exhortation is doubled, that the duty might be more Enforced, as being a most needful, but a much neglected duty: Hence as Zephaniah 2.1. The prophets Says, Execute vos, iterumque Execute vos, Fan your selves, yea fan your selves:
so the Apostle doubles his charge, Examine your selves, yea prove your selves, as if he had said, make it much the matter of your enquiry whether ye be in the faith,
so the Apostle doubles his charge, Examine your selves, yea prove your selves, as if he had said, make it much the matter of your enquiry whither you be in the faith,
whether Jesus Christ be in you, otherwise notwithstanding all your gilded profession, and form of godliness, ye will be laid aside as counterfeit coin,
whither jesus christ be in you, otherwise notwithstanding all your gilded profession, and from of godliness, you will be laid aside as counterfeit coin,
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Oh then enquire into thy spiritual estate, and labor to evidence the truth and life of grace in thy soul, that as thou knowest and ownest deliverances from such and such dangers,
O then inquire into thy spiritual estate, and labour to evidence the truth and life of grace in thy soul, that as thou Knowest and ownest Deliverances from such and such dangers,
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and will be as the grapes of Eshcol, upon which thy soul will feed with delight, as Mat. 26.29. having some rellish of that wine, which thou shalt drink new to eternity with Jesus Christ in the Kingdom of his Father:
and will be as the grapes of Eshcol, upon which thy soul will feed with delight, as Mathew 26.29. having Some relish of that wine, which thou shalt drink new to eternity with jesus christ in the Kingdom of his Father:
but more sad and dreadful will it be unto thee, if thy fears be great (and nothing from within to check them) that thou art reserved to the day of judgement to be punished,
but more sad and dreadful will it be unto thee, if thy fears be great (and nothing from within to check them) that thou art reserved to the day of judgement to be punished,
But if thou beest in a state of Atheism and open prophaneness, or notwithstanding thy carnal Gospelling or formal profession thy heart smites thee, thy conscience condemns thee,
But if thou Best in a state of Atheism and open profaneness, or notwithstanding thy carnal Gospel in or formal profession thy heart smites thee, thy conscience condemns thee,
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and thy daily practice bears witness against thee, and all together tell thee to thy face, that thou art not in a state of grace, thou art not interested in the blood of Jesus,
and thy daily practice bears witness against thee, and all together tell thee to thy face, that thou art not in a state of grace, thou art not interested in the blood of jesus,
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Ah, but what will this avail me, If my foolish and hurtful lusts do after drown me in destruction and perdition? I have been by a hand of mercy pluckt out of Sodoms burnings; but ah!
Ah, but what will this avail me, If my foolish and hurtful Lustiest do After drown me in destruction and perdition? I have been by a hand of mercy plucked out of Sodom's burnings; but ah!
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and so the second death have power over me? what contentment can I take in all my former deliverances, If I be delivered up to eternal wrath? Let such thoughts prevail with thee,
and so the second death have power over me? what contentment can I take in all my former Deliverances, If I be Delivered up to Eternal wrath? Let such thoughts prevail with thee,
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had not the Lord procured my enlargement, I had rotted in a noisom prison, and if I walk on in these ways of sin, I shall be certainly thrown into that prison, out of which I shall not come,
had not the Lord procured my enlargement, I had rotted in a noisome prison, and if I walk on in these ways of since, I shall be Certainly thrown into that prison, out of which I shall not come,
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put it to the question, how, and when was this good work begun in my soul? in temporal dangers and deliverances men are apt to speak, what hazards of life they have been in, what days of distress have been upon them,
put it to the question, how, and when was this good work begun in my soul? in temporal dangers and Deliverances men Are apt to speak, what hazards of life they have been in, what days of distress have been upon them,
and aggravate all by relating the circumstances of time, place, company, &c. and then, how and by what means the Lord brought them off, above and beyond expectation,
and aggravate all by relating the Circumstances of time, place, company, etc. and then, how and by what means the Lord brought them off, above and beyond expectation,
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I know there be some who play the hypocrites in Religion, and these (out of meer pride and ostenration, that they might get a name and repute among believers,
I know there be Some who play the Hypocrites in Religion, and these (out of mere pride and ostenration, that they might get a name and repute among believers,
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and the bracelet that was upon his arm, &c. and all this that he might win credit with David, and gain his favour by slaying his enemy, who stood betwixt him and the crown:
and the bracelet that was upon his arm, etc. and all this that he might win credit with David, and gain his favour by slaying his enemy, who stood betwixt him and the crown:
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when and how the Lord first wrought upon them; who can onely say with the blind man, Joh. 9.25. This one thing I know, that whereas I was born blinde, I now do see:
when and how the Lord First wrought upon them; who can only say with the blind man, John 9.25. This one thing I know, that whereas I was born blind, I now do see:
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and it was well if parents would make it much their care (as blessed be God some do) to furnish their children, whilest children, with Gospel-knowledge.
and it was well if Parents would make it much their care (as blessed be God Some do) to furnish their children, whilst children, with Gospel knowledge.
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It is reported, That the Lady Wheatenhall so plyed her young Neece Mistris Elizabeth Wheatenhall, that before she was nine years old, she could say the New Testament by heart,
It is reported, That the Lady Wheatenhall so plied her young Niece Mistress Elizabeth Wheatenhall, that before she was nine Years old, she could say the New Testament by heart,
Oh that Christian parents would take this hint: The Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul, Psal. 19.7. Thats the genuine and native fruit of it;
O that Christian Parents would take this hint: The Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul, Psalm 19.7. Thats the genuine and native fruit of it;
and who knows, whether the word, being engraffed by godly parents, may not bring forth early conversion in their children? Sure we are, there have been and are young Saints in the world, who have rellished the ways of God and walked in them,
and who knows, whither the word, being engrafted by godly Parents, may not bring forth early conversion in their children? Sure we Are, there have been and Are young Saints in the world, who have relished the ways of God and walked in them,
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now to these I do not direct this particular advice, but to those whose conversion hath been visible, their change so signal, that the whole Town, ye Country hath rang of it;
now to these I do not Direct this particular Advice, but to those whose conversion hath been visible, their change so signal, that the Whole Town, you Country hath rang of it;
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some such there are, who are able to say, that at such a time, under such means, by such a word, in such a way, the Lord was pleased first to work upon them;
Some such there Are, who Are able to say, that At such a time, under such means, by such a word, in such a Way, the Lord was pleased First to work upon them;
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and how long thou didst ly under the sence of sin and wrath, before thou hadst any quieting apprehensions of pardoning and accepting grace through the blood of Jesus;
and how long thou didst lie under the sense of since and wrath, before thou Hadst any quieting apprehensions of pardoning and accepting grace through the blood of jesus;
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what power from the spirit of holiness came in, in thy contesting with some Lady-lust; what measure of consolation was cast in after thy days of mourning;
what power from the Spirit of holiness Come in, in thy contesting with Some Lady-lust; what measure of consolation was cast in After thy days of mourning;
so much more read over and ruminate upon that great redemption from wrath and condemnation: and say with the Psalmist, when envited to it by a seasonable opportunity, Psal. 66.16.
so much more read over and ruminate upon that great redemption from wrath and condemnation: and say with the Psalmist, when envited to it by a seasonable opportunity, Psalm 66.16.
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Come and hear all yea that fear the Lord and I will tell you, what God hath done for my soul, of which this treatise will give the a further account, with directions for the managing of it,
Come and hear all yea that Fear the Lord and I will tell you, what God hath done for my soul, of which this treatise will give the a further account, with directions for the managing of it,
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and preciousnesse of the Lord Jesus, expressing her delight, complacency and acquiescence in him, and the ardency and strength of her holy affections towards him;
and preciousness of the Lord jesus, expressing her delight, complacency and acquiescence in him, and the ardency and strength of her holy affections towards him;
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again, chap. 3. ver. 1, 2, 3, 4. How earnestly and instantly did she seek the Lord Jesus in his withdrawings from her? How hastily did she get out of her bed,
again, chap. 3. ver. 1, 2, 3, 4. How earnestly and instantly did she seek the Lord jesus in his withdrawings from her? How hastily did she get out of her Bed,
untill she had her desires fulfilled? like Jacob, Gen. 32. ver. 26. nay Chap. 4. ver. 16. How fervently doth she pray for the graces and in-breathings of the spirit,
until she had her Desires fulfilled? like Jacob, Gen. 32. ver. 26. nay Chap. 4. ver. 16. How fervently does she pray for the graces and in-breathings of the Spirit,
and invite her beloved to come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruit, and yet what an unhandsome return and how inevitable to all those affectionate pangs, did the Lord Jesus receive from her? Chap. 5. ver. 3. Christ gives her a visit,
and invite her Beloved to come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruit, and yet what an unhandsome return and how inevitable to all those affectionate pangs, did the Lord jesus receive from her? Chap. 5. ver. 3. christ gives her a visit,
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It may be Christ had given her some distast, had let fall some unkind words, which made her a little pettish (a common fault among women) or else the match was broke off;
It may be christ had given her Some distaste, had let fallen Some unkind words, which made her a little pettish (a Common fault among women) or Else the match was broke off;
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But how did the Lord Jesus, the best and great Physitian, bring off the Church from this distemper? Why vers. 4. He put in his hand by the hole of the door, the key hole:
But how did the Lord jesus, the best and great physician, bring off the Church from this distemper? Why vers. 4. He put in his hand by the hold of the door, the key hold:
we know the hand is the chief instrument of action, with that we work, we write, we fight, &c. So the spirit is as the hand of Christ, by him he convinceth, quickeneth, teacheth, comforteth, illighteneth,
we know the hand is the chief Instrument of actium, with that we work, we write, we fight, etc. So the Spirit is as the hand of christ, by him he Convinces, Quickeneth, Teaches, comforts, illighteneth,
so powerful and present was the spirit of the Lord, in succeeding their Gospel-Ministery, that faith was wrought in many of the Gentile-Grecians — here the hand of the Lord implyed the blessing power and concurrence of the spirit of Christ;
so powerful and present was the Spirit of the Lord, in succeeding their Gospel-Ministery, that faith was wrought in many of the Gentile-Grecians — Here the hand of the Lord employed the blessing power and concurrence of the Spirit of christ;
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the spirit acts with irresistibility in the saving communications of grace to the stoutest sinner: Lord, what wilt thou have me to do, was Sauls question;
the Spirit acts with irresistibility in the Saving communications of grace to the Stoutest sinner: Lord, what wilt thou have me to do, was Saul's question;
So here, the spirit was quickly within doors, and what then? her bowels were moved for Christ, she had no rest in her spirit; her bowels yearned after him;
So Here, the Spirit was quickly within doors, and what then? her bowels were moved for christ, she had no rest in her Spirit; her bowels yearned After him;
There was a strange tumult raised within her, the word carries that signification, her heart aked and quaked, being by the spirit convinced of her unkind and inconjugal carriage toward her dear Lord:
There was a strange tumult raised within her, the word carries that signification, her heart ached and quaked, being by the Spirit convinced of her unkind and inconjugal carriage towards her dear Lord:
and her fingers with sweet smelling mirrhe, that is, she had new tokens of Christs good-will, refreshing consolations from a comforting spirit, which being added to her former experiences of love, had such a force upon her heart, that she breaks off all delay, runs to the door and opens,
and her fingers with sweet smelling myrrh, that is, she had new tokens of Christ goodwill, refreshing consolations from a comforting Spirit, which being added to her former experiences of love, had such a force upon her heart, that she breaks off all Delay, runs to the door and Opens,
And being come to her self, she seeks and enquires after him, suffers for him, breaths out her soul in strongest affection towards him, breaks forth into highest Eulogies and commendations of him,
And being come to her self, she seeks and enquires After him, suffers for him, breathes out her soul in Strongest affection towards him, breaks forth into highest Eulogies and commendations of him,
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Thus it was with the Church of Israel, Hos. 2. The Lord brings her in vers. 5. speaking forth such resolutions as these, I will go after my lovers that give me my bread and my water, my wooll and my flax, mine oyle and my drink, as if she had said, I am resolved to stick close to mine Idols, who have recompenced my service with such plenty and abundance;
Thus it was with the Church of Israel, Hos. 2. The Lord brings her in vers. 5. speaking forth such resolutions as these, I will go After my lovers that give me my bred and my water, my wool and my flax, mine oil and my drink, as if she had said, I am resolved to stick close to mine Idols, who have recompensed my service with such plenty and abundance;
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The allusion is to a man and his wife, betwixt whom (before there is a final divorce and departure) there is usually some decay of conjugal affection, some neglect of conjugal duties, some eminent failing in conjugal offices,
The allusion is to a man and his wife, betwixt whom (before there is a final divorce and departure) there is usually Some decay of conjugal affection, Some neglect of conjugal duties, Some eminent failing in conjugal Offices,
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So heart-deadness, damps of zeal, flatness of spirit, freezings of affection, neglect of communion in the Gospel-duties and appointments, formality in profession, earthly-mindedness and some kind of liberty and boldness to sin are usually precedaneous to an Apostacy and departure from God,
So heart-deadness, damps of zeal, flatness of Spirit, freezings of affection, neglect of communion in the Gospel duties and appointments, formality in profession, Earthly-mindedness and Some kind of liberty and boldness to since Are usually precedaneous to an Apostasy and departure from God,
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Thus it was with Ephraim: But how doth she recover her self? Why verse 7. she argues her spirit into a returning frame, I will go and return unto my first husband,
Thus it was with Ephraim: But how does she recover her self? Why verse 7. she argues her Spirit into a returning frame, I will go and return unto my First husband,
how much better it was when the heart did cleave to Christ, then it is now since its departure from Christ, is an effectual means to cause the heart to return unto him:
how much better it was when the heart did cleave to christ, then it is now since its departure from christ, is an effectual means to cause the heart to return unto him:
But now, now, God knows (though the world takes little notice of it) the very thoughts of God are a terrour unto me, the most terrible object in all the world, is to behold the face of God:
But now, now, God knows (though the world Takes little notice of it) the very thoughts of God Are a terror unto me, the most terrible Object in all the world, is to behold the face of God:
Before, Oh those sweet enlargements that my soul had in the Ordinances of God! when I came to the word, my soul was refreshed, was warmed, my heart was enlightened:
Before, O those sweet enlargements that my soul had in the Ordinances of God! when I Come to the word, my soul was refreshed, was warmed, my heart was enlightened:
yea, when I awaken'd in the night season, oh the glimpses of Gods face that were upon my soul what quickening and enlivenings and refreshings did I find in them!
yea, when I awakened in the night season, o the glimpses of God's face that were upon my soul what quickening and enlivenings and refreshings did I find in them!
it flyeth in my face every day; after I come from such and such company: I could come before from the society of Saints, and my conscience smiled upon me:
it flies in my face every day; After I come from such and such company: I could come before from the society of Saints, and my conscience smiled upon me:
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Before, I could take hold upon Promises, I could claim them as mine own, I could look up to all those blessed sweet Promises that God had made in his word,
Before, I could take hold upon Promises, I could claim them as mine own, I could look up to all those blessed sweet Promises that God had made in his word,
Before, I was under the protection of God, wherever I went, but now I do not know what dangers and miseries I am subject to dayly, what may befall me before night God onely knowes:
Before, I was under the protection of God, wherever I went, but now I do not know what dangers and misery's I am Subject to daily, what may befall me before night God only knows:
nor should have opportunity of reading it, in the large Volume of Reverend Mr. Burroughs: And who knows what gracious effect this may have upon some unstable spirits, to settle and fix them sure upon God, that the evil heart of unbelief may never cause their departure from God? However, there is a suteableness in it to the head we are improving;
nor should have opportunity of reading it, in the large Volume of Reverend Mr. Burroughs: And who knows what gracious Effect this may have upon Some unstable spirits, to settle and fix them sure upon God, that the evil heart of unbelief may never cause their departure from God? However, there is a Suitableness in it to the head we Are improving;
as also, to quicken up, and enflame their zeal and affections more unto God, that they will say, with that holy man, Psal. 73. ver. 28. It is good for us to draw nigh to God;
as also, to quicken up, and inflame their zeal and affections more unto God, that they will say, with that holy man, Psalm 73. ver. 28. It is good for us to draw High to God;
and lively in your hearts, pray much, preach much, hear much, and act much in the sence of what you were, compared with what, through discriminating and renewing grace, ye now are:
and lively in your hearts, pray much, preach much, hear much, and act much in the sense of what you were, compared with what, through discriminating and renewing grace, you now Are:
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that so, he might the more admire the riches of free grace, and might bring his heart more under command for God, the vouchsafements of whose goodwill had been so free, and so full unto him;
that so, he might the more admire the riches of free grace, and might bring his heart more under command for God, the vouchsafements of whose goodwill had been so free, and so full unto him;
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but he commends, and by an Apostolick power, command's this course unto others, as, Eph. 2. ver. 11, 12, 13, 14. When he had carried the Ephesian Saints, up into the Paradise of God,
but he commends, and by an Apostolic power, command's this course unto Others, as, Ephesians 2. ver. 11, 12, 13, 14. When he had carried the Ephesian Saints, up into the Paradise of God,
and in the ten first Verses of this, then he comes on with a Memento, Remember that ye being in times past Gentiles in the flesh — that at that time, ye were without Christ, being Aliens from the Commonwealth of Israel,
and in the ten First Verses of this, then he comes on with a Memento, remember that you being in times passed Gentiles in the Flesh — that At that time, you were without christ, being Aliens from the Commonwealth of Israel,
1. Without the Mark of an Israelite in your flesh, as being uncircumcised. 2. Without the Camp and Common-wealth of Israel, as being neither Hebrews nor Proselites.
1. Without the Mark of an Israelite in your Flesh, as being uncircumcised. 2. Without the Camp and Commonwealth of Israel, as being neither Hebrews nor Proselytes.
So was it with heathen Ephesus, and thus also with our Pagan Predecessors: — Let me then be thy faithfull Remembrancer, O England, to put thee in minde, what thy primitive and first estate was;
So was it with heathen Ephesus, and thus also with our Pagan Predecessors: — Let me then be thy faithful Remembrancer, Oh England, to put thee in mind, what thy primitive and First estate was;
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but now how hath the Lord exalted thy horn, and brought thy people near unto himself? Psal. 148. ver. 14. nay, may I not apply that of Israel to thee? Deut. 4. ver. 7. What Nation is there so great, that hath God so nigh unto them,
but now how hath the Lord exalted thy horn, and brought thy people near unto himself? Psalm 148. ver. 14. nay, may I not apply that of Israel to thee? Deuteronomy 4. ver. 7. What nation is there so great, that hath God so High unto them,
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and how it is now, as to Liberty, as to Purity, as to Protection, and as to Countenance in all the good wayes of God? Sure there would be better bloud, better spirits, better dispositions,
and how it is now, as to Liberty, as to Purity, as to Protection, and as to Countenance in all the good ways of God? Sure there would be better blood, better spirits, better dispositions,
and O that all the Saints would much and often reflect upon what they were, compared with what they are in a spiritual and Gospel account, that you would remember often what you were,
and Oh that all the Saints would much and often reflect upon what they were, compared with what they Are in a spiritual and Gospel account, that you would Remember often what you were,
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Consider, that misery in which we were all involved through the first Transgression, under which we might truly speak the words of my Text, Ʋnless the Lord had been our help, our soules had (everlastingly) dwelt in silence; And that I may the more provoke mine own heart and others, to a due,
Consider, that misery in which we were all involved through the First Transgression, under which we might truly speak the words of my Text, Ʋnless the Lord had been our help, our Souls had (everlastingly) dwelled in silence; And that I may the more provoke mine own heart and Others, to a due,
3. Consider, How unexspected, and how welcome, grace and mercy were then unto us, under all our sad fears, and horrours. Consideration 1. For the First:
3. Consider, How unexpected, and how welcome, grace and mercy were then unto us, under all our sad fears, and horrors. Consideration 1. For the First:
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From nature to grace, and from grace unto glory, is lost man's journey home again: The journey is long, and man's leggs are weak, and not able to go it; Mr. Lokier, in Coll. 1.13. p. 18. and therefore God doth bear him from the one to the other, and transferre him all along:
From nature to grace, and from grace unto glory, is lost Man's journey home again: The journey is long, and Man's legs Are weak, and not able to go it; Mr. Lookier, in Coll. 1.13. p. 18. and Therefore God does bear him from the one to the other, and transfer him all along:
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The Holy Ghost takes this resemblance of an Infant, Ezek. 16. to set forth the helplesness of man in his lapsed estate, That he was cast forth in the day he was born, no eye pitying of him, that when he lay in his bloud, &c. the love of the Lord was manifested, who out of pure love,
The Holy Ghost Takes this resemblance of an Infant, Ezekiel 16. to Set forth the Helplessness of man in his lapsed estate, That he was cast forth in the day he was born, no eye pitying of him, that when he lay in his blood, etc. the love of the Lord was manifested, who out of pure love,
The Apostle Paul doth excellently comment upon this Text, in Rom. Chap. 5. Ver. 6. where he sayes, when we were yet without strength, Christ died for us:
The Apostle Paul does excellently comment upon this Text, in Rom. Chap. 5. Ver. 6. where he Says, when we were yet without strength, christ died for us:
and wherefore did Christ die for strengthless sinners? what moved the Lord Jesus to receive that dreadfull charge of wrath from God and man? The just to suffer for the unjust? why, when they lay in their bloud, their time was a time of love from the Eternal Father, Vers. 8. God commendeth his love unto us, in that whilest we were sinners Christ died for us;
and Wherefore did christ die for strengthless Sinners? what moved the Lord jesus to receive that dreadful charge of wrath from God and man? The just to suffer for the unjust? why, when they lay in their blood, their time was a time of love from the Eternal Father, Vers. 8. God commends his love unto us, in that whilst we were Sinners christ died for us;
Oh! Ama amorem illius, Love that love of his, and never leave meditating thereon, donec totus fixus in corde, qui totus fixus in cruce, Until whole Christ be fixed in your hearts, who was fastened on the Cross:
Oh! Ama amorem Illius, Love that love of his, and never leave meditating thereon, donec totus fixus in cord, qui totus fixus in Cruce, Until Whole christ be fixed in your hearts, who was fastened on the Cross:
Now Rom. 3. ver. 20. The Apostle speaketh plainly, that by the deeds of the Law, there shall no flesh be justified in the sight of God, not they who were Jews by nature, no more then they who are sinners of the Gentiles, Gal. 2. ver. 15, 16. and Gal. 3. vers. 10, He concludes positively, as many as are of the works of the Law are under the Curse, confirming this Thesis with a double Reason,
Now Rom. 3. ver. 20. The Apostle speaks plainly, that by the Deeds of the Law, there shall no Flesh be justified in the sighed of God, not they who were jews by nature, no more then they who Are Sinners of the Gentiles, Gal. 2. ver. 15, 16. and Gal. 3. vers. 10, He concludes positively, as many as Are of the works of the Law Are under the Curse, confirming this Thesis with a double Reason,
every person is obliged to every precept, yea, to continue in the doing of them, the word signifying, to stand firme, like a foursquared stone in a building, without jetting or jogging a hairs breadth out of its place,
every person is obliged to every precept, yea, to continue in the doing of them, the word signifying, to stand firm, like a foursquared stone in a building, without jetting or jogging a hairs breadth out of its place,
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Because, The just shall live by his faith, Hab. 2. vers. 4. The spring of spiritual and eternal life is in Jesus Christ, John 14. vers. 19. Because I live, ye shall live also:
Because, The just shall live by his faith, Hab. 2. vers. 4. The spring of spiritual and Eternal life is in jesus christ, John 14. vers. 19. Because I live, you shall live also:
Because man in a state of nature, is under such an impotency and weakness, which rendereth a perfect obedience unto the Law of works, impossible unto him:
Because man in a state of nature, is under such an impotency and weakness, which rendereth a perfect Obedience unto the Law of works, impossible unto him:
Alas, what strength would there be in this man for labour? what service would he be able to perform? he would not be able to stirre hand or foot, to do any work;
Alas, what strength would there be in this man for labour? what service would he be able to perform? he would not be able to stir hand or foot, to do any work;
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Hence the Apostle speaking of man in his lapsed estate, Rom. 5. Vers. 6. affirmes him to be without strength, and of himself speaks, Chap. 7. ver. 18. I know, that in me, that is in my flesh, as I am a son of the first Adam, and as my nature stands in him under the fall, there dwelleth no good thing, nor habitual inclinations to that which is really and savingly good, that he intends this, will be evident,
Hence the Apostle speaking of man in his lapsed estate, Rom. 5. Vers. 6. affirms him to be without strength, and of himself speaks, Chap. 7. ver. 18. I know, that in me, that is in my Flesh, as I am a son of the First Adam, and as my nature Stands in him under the fallen, there dwells no good thing, nor habitual inclinations to that which is really and savingly good, that he intends this, will be evident,
as of our selves, but our sufficiency is of God, who worketh in us both to will and to do of his own good pleasure, Phil. 2. ver. 13. and wherefore doth God work both to will and to do,
as of our selves, but our sufficiency is of God, who works in us both to will and to do of his own good pleasure, Philip 2. ver. 13. and Wherefore does God work both to will and to do,
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the Law could not do, could not answer the demands of God, and why? in that it was weak through the flesh, Rom. 8.2, 3. or in that, man weakened by the fall was not able to bring forth perfect righteousness by his obedience to the Law;
the Law could not do, could not answer the demands of God, and why? in that it was weak through the Flesh, Rom. 8.2, 3. or in that, man weakened by the fallen was not able to bring forth perfect righteousness by his Obedience to the Law;
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how much less are we able, of our selves by any connate principles or abilities, to yield perfect obedience to the Law, without which there can be no salvation in the way of the first Covenant. III. Reason.
how much less Are we able, of our selves by any connate principles or abilities, to yield perfect Obedience to the Law, without which there can be no salvation in the Way of the First Covenant. III. Reason.
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Because, as man stands in the first Adam, and in the first Covenant, he is born a childe of wrath, under the indignation of a just and righteous God, Thus the Apostle, Eph. 2. ver. 3. And were by nature children of wrath, Deires, damnati priusquam nati, condemned before conceived;
Because, as man Stands in the First Adam, and in the First Covenant, he is born a child of wrath, under the Indignation of a just and righteous God, Thus the Apostle, Ephesians 2. ver. 3. And were by nature children of wrath, Desires, Condemned priusquam Nati, condemned before conceived;
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and if by nature, then either by nature corrupted in the first Adam, or by nature renewed in the second Adam, not by nature renovated and repaired in the second Adam, and therefore it followes, that by nature corrupted in the first Adam; we are the children of wrath;
and if by nature, then either by nature corrupted in the First Adam, or by nature renewed in the second Adam, not by nature renovated and repaired in the second Adam, and Therefore it follows, that by nature corrupted in the First Adam; we Are the children of wrath;
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Hence Gen. 5. v. 3. Adam, an hundred and thirty years after his fall,) supposing he fell in the same day wherein he was created (begat Seth, in his own likeness,
Hence Gen. 5. v. 3. Adam, an hundred and thirty Years After his fallen,) supposing he fell in the same day wherein he was created (begat Seth, in his own likeness,
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after our likeness, is to be expounded by that of the Apostle, Eph. 4. vers. 24. That ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and holiness of truth, as surely in part it is,
After our likeness, is to be expounded by that of the Apostle, Ephesians 4. vers. 24. That you put on the new man, which After God is created in righteousness and holiness of truth, as surely in part it is,
then Adam 's begetting a son in his own likeness, after his image, must needs imply his communicating his corrupt nature by generation unto him, which is the old man, corrupt according to the deceitfull lusts, in the Apostles language,
then Adam is begetting a son in his own likeness, After his image, must needs imply his communicating his corrupt nature by generation unto him, which is the old man, corrupt according to the deceitful Lustiest, in the Apostles language,
an estate of inheritance descended upon them from Grand-sire Adam; all the Saints may speak the words of Rachel and Leah, Is there yee any portion or inheritance for us in our fathers house? for he hath sold us,
an estate of inheritance descended upon them from Grandsire Adam; all the Saints may speak the words of Rachel and Leah, Is there ye any portion or inheritance for us in our Father's house? for he hath sold us,
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and quite devoured our money, Gen. 32. vers. 14, 15. This is undoubtedly true upon a spiritual and saying account, being applied by believers to their standing in the first Adam; as if a Merchant should have a great stock given him by his father,
and quite devoured our money, Gen. 32. vers. 14, 15. This is undoubtedly true upon a spiritual and saying account, being applied by believers to their standing in the First Adam; as if a Merchant should have a great stock given him by his father,
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and should at his first setting up, drive on a very full trade, but afterwards, through his own improvidence and carelesness, should be such a Bankrupt, that he had not one penny left, either to help himself, or to leave his Son;
and should At his First setting up, drive on a very full trade, but afterwards, through his own improvidence and carelessness, should be such a Bankrupt, that he had not one penny left, either to help himself, or to leave his Son;
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That white raiment, fine and clean, which covers the shame of their nakedness, and renders them more glorious then Solomon in all his glory, comes not out of old Adams wardrobe;
That white raiment, fine and clean, which covers the shame of their nakedness, and renders them more glorious then Solomon in all his glory, comes not out of old Adams wardrobe;
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and that eye-salve, the anointing wherewith gives light and sight far above the enlightening of Jonathan, when he had tasted that honey-dew with the tip of his rod, is not taken out of old Adams gallipots;
and that eyesalve, the anointing wherewith gives Light and sighed Far above the enlightening of Johnathan, when he had tasted that honey-dew with the tip of his rod, is not taken out of old Adams gallipots;
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no, Apoc. 3. vers. 18. Christ call's them to his mart, and S. Paul asserts, That by grace we are saved, not of works, not of our selves, Ephes. 2. vers. 8, 9. the reason is added, vers. 10. — Saints as Saints, Believers as Believers, are the workmanship of God, in a Creation way, by Jesus Christ:
no, Apocalypse 3. vers. 18. christ call's them to his mars, and S. Paul asserts, That by grace we Are saved, not of works, not of our selves, Ephesians 2. vers. 8, 9. the reason is added, vers. 10. — Saints as Saints, Believers as Believers, Are the workmanship of God, in a Creation Way, by jesus christ:
as the fountain of life and light in them, and to them, to wit, the God of all Grace, by whose, discriminating grace in Jesus Christ, They are appointed not unto wrath,
as the fountain of life and Light in them, and to them, to wit, the God of all Grace, by whose, discriminating grace in jesus christ, They Are appointed not unto wrath,
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who of God is made unto us, wisdome, righteousness, sanctification and Redemption, 1 Cor. 1. vers. 30. Away then with that rotten opinion that some have, that are unacquainted with Divine truth, the alsufficiency of Christ,
who of God is made unto us, Wisdom, righteousness, sanctification and Redemption, 1 Cor. 1. vers. 30. Away then with that rotten opinion that Some have, that Are unacquainted with Divine truth, the All-sufficiency of christ,
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whereas now, all that we have, must be by Promises, and all the Promises we have are in Christ, they are all yea in him, without him there is no intercourse between the Majesty of God, and us;
whereas now, all that we have, must be by Promises, and all the Promises we have Are in christ, they Are all yea in him, without him there is no intercourse between the Majesty of God, and us;
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out of him we have nothing, out of the Promises in him we have nothing, sayes Reverend Doctour Sibs, in 2 Cor. 1. v. 20. Page 412. Nor can we who are Christians say, that if nature had not helped us,
out of him we have nothing, out of the Promises in him we have nothing, Says Reverend Doctor Sibs, in 2 Cor. 1. v. 20. Page 412. Nor can we who Are Christians say, that if nature had not helped us,
and to him are all things, to whom be glory for evermore, Rom. 11.36. that grace preventing, subduing, renewing, effectual, &c. are all from God, who was pleased that all fulness should dwell in Jesus Christ, the second Adam, That of his fullness we all might receive grace for grace, John 1.16.
and to him Are all things, to whom be glory for evermore, Rom. 11.36. that grace preventing, subduing, renewing, effectual, etc. Are all from God, who was pleased that all fullness should dwell in jesus christ, the second Adam, That of his fullness we all might receive grace for grace, John 1.16.
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or grace upon grace, a daily encrease of grace, gratium nova gratia cumulatam — All from God through Jesus Christ, which excellently appears by ten Arguments in the words of an ancient father, by a godly and Judicious Divine, I shall onely name the heads and refer you to the book, for the fuller enlargement:
or grace upon grace, a daily increase of grace, gratium nova Gratia cumulatam — All from God through jesus christ, which excellently appears by ten Arguments in the words of an ancient father, by a godly and Judicious Divine, I shall only name the Heads and refer you to the book, for the fuller enlargement:
The main scope of the Author is to assert the free and sole agency of God, in the production and work of grace, against such as would advance free-will and the power of nature,
The main scope of the Author is to assert the free and sole agency of God, in the production and work of grace, against such as would advance freewill and the power of nature,
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6. From the person of the Mediator, who himself is likewise a clear light of predestination and grace, who is the chief corner-stone, elect, precious, &c. 7. From the corruption of nature express'd in hardness of heart;
6. From the person of the Mediator, who himself is likewise a clear Light of predestination and grace, who is the chief cornerstone, elect, precious, etc. 7. From the corruption of nature expressed in hardness of heart;
3. Is man by nature born within a hairs breadth of hell? is the work of grace and the reward of grace in glory onely from free-grace and meer-grace? Away then with that opinion which advanceth corrupt nature into the throne,
3. Is man by nature born within a hairs breadth of hell? is the work of grace and the reward of grace in glory only from Free grace and mere-grace? Away then with that opinion which Advanceth corrupt nature into the throne,
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what do they but in a great measure proclaim, that Christ dyed in vain? what else do such sayings as these import? mihi soli debo, I ow all to my self;
what do they but in a great measure proclaim, that christ died in vain? what Else do such sayings as these import? mihi soli debo, I owe all to my self;
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or as the Jews tears shed over the grave of dead Lazarus, or as the exorcismes of the sons of Sceva, they will avail little, either to light or life, grace or growth, without the concurrance of the spirit and power of the Lord Jesus:
or as the jews tears shed over the grave of dead Lazarus, or as the exorcisms of the Sons of Sceva, they will avail little, either to Light or life, grace or growth, without the concurrence of the Spirit and power of the Lord jesus:
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for thy mercy, and for thy truths sake, Psal. 115.1. and in all our duties and devotions, when we do most for God, and act highest for his glory, let us breath out those humble acknowledgements of that holy man, 1 Chro. 29.14.
for thy mercy, and for thy truths sake, Psalm 115.1. and in all our duties and devotions, when we do most for God, and act highest for his glory, let us breath out those humble acknowledgements of that holy man, 1 Chro 29.14.
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So vers. 6. O Lord our God, all this store that we have prepared to build thee an house for thine holy Name, cometh of thine hand and is all thine own:
So vers. 6. Oh Lord our God, all this store that we have prepared to built thee an house for thine holy Name, comes of thine hand and is all thine own:
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whilst they are under the power of corrupt nature, they ly upon the brink of the pit, they walk within one inch of Hell, they hang by the twine thread of a frail and brittle life, over that deep and dark dungeon of the great abysse, ready each moment to drop in:
while they Are under the power of corrupt nature, they lie upon the brink of the pit, they walk within one inch of Hell, they hang by the twine thread of a frail and brittle life, over that deep and dark dungeon of the great abyss, ready each moment to drop in:
and then his eyes should be suddenly open to see the danger he was near unto, what a work would this have upon his spirit? How full of rejoycing and amazement would he be filled with, that he had escaped so great a danger? Or suppose a man should be taken out of a ship,
and then his eyes should be suddenly open to see the danger he was near unto, what a work would this have upon his Spirit? How full of rejoicing and amazement would he be filled with, that he had escaped so great a danger? Or suppose a man should be taken out of a ship,
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when fast asleep, and should be laid upon the top of a rock in the middest of a deep and broad Sea, what sears would surprize him? what expectations of certain and inevitable death would he be possessed with,
when fast asleep, and should be laid upon the top of a rock in the midst of a deep and broad Sea, what sears would surprise him? what Expectations of certain and inevitable death would he be possessed with,
when he awakes and seeth neither ship nor land, nor man near him, but is left alone in the wide and wild Ocean? Nay farther, what would be the thoughts and afrightments of that man, who should be chained to a brazen pillar,
when he awakes and sees neither ship nor land, nor man near him, but is left alone in the wide and wild Ocean? Nay farther, what would be the thoughts and afrightments of that man, who should be chained to a brazen pillar,
Oh were their eyes opened (as once Balaams were) and they awakened (as once Sampson was) we might wonder, that any natural man kept his wits, that the whole world who lys in wickedness was not baptized with Pashurs new name Magor-Missabib, viz. fear on every side, Jer. 20.3.
O were their eyes opened (as once Balaams were) and they awakened (as once Sampson was) we might wonder, that any natural man kept his wits, that the Whole world who lys in wickedness was not baptised with Pashurs new name Magor-Missabib, viz. Fear on every side, Jer. 20.3.
I am in a lost and perishing estate? and indeed needs must it be thus with them, those especially, who have been brought out of a state of great profanenesse, who have acted high and long against the Lord,
I am in a lost and perishing estate? and indeed needs must it be thus with them, those especially, who have been brought out of a state of great profaneness, who have acted high and long against the Lord,
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fools as they were, formerly they made a sport of sin, it was but childrens play with them to swear, be drunk, profane Sabbaths, commit uncleannesse, &c. they went as nimbly away with all the load of sin upon their consciences,
Fools as they were, formerly they made a sport of since, it was but Children's play with them to swear, be drunk, profane Sabbaths, commit uncleanness, etc. they went as nimbly away with all the load of since upon their Consciences,
as Sampson did with the gates of Gaza on his shoulders; they wondred at the down exact-looks, and scoffed at the whining complaints of mourning sinners;
as Sampson did with the gates of Gaza on his shoulders; they wondered At the down exact-looks, and scoffed At the whining complaints of mourning Sinners;
now they find that guilt in sin, feel those pangs of conscience, and fear that indignation from a sin-revenging God, that there is no rest in their bones;
now they find that guilt in since, feel those pangs of conscience, and Fear that Indignation from a Sin revenging God, that there is no rest in their bones;
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the arrows of the Almighty stick fast and deep in their souls, now they are pricked in their hearts they feel (as those Jews did Act. 2. ver. 37.) the nails wherewith they had crucified the Lord Jesus, sticking like so many goads,
the arrows of the Almighty stick fast and deep in their Souls, now they Are pricked in their hearts they feel (as those jews did Act. 2. ver. 37.) the nails wherewith they had Crucified the Lord jesus, sticking like so many goads,
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yea stings of Scorpions, fast in their hearts, and cry out, men and brethren, what shall we do? or like the Goaler, brimmed up with tetrour and astonishment, they call out for help, Sirs what must we do to be saved? Oh! what will become of us? what will a righteous God do with us? how shall we escape wrath to come? What shall we do? what course shall we take? Oh! we shall be in hell, in hell,
yea stings of Scorpions, fast in their hearts, and cry out, men and brothers, what shall we do? or like the Goalkeeper, brimmed up with tetrour and astonishment, they call out for help, Sirs what must we do to be saved? Oh! what will become of us? what will a righteous God do with us? how shall we escape wrath to come? What shall we do? what course shall we take? Oh! we shall be in hell, in hell,
I tell thee it is able to trouble the whole world — how many can speak much to this, the extremities that many awakened sinners have been brought unto, have been very sad!
I tell thee it is able to trouble the Whole world — how many can speak much to this, the extremities that many awakened Sinners have been brought unto, have been very sad!
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they have said, and sigh'd, yea sob'd it out also, can such a wretch as I am hope for mercy? did the Lord Jesus shed his precious bloud for such a vile sinner as I am? Is it possible that my abominations should be pardoned? that there should be any accepting grace for me? for me who have been so great a sinner;
they have said, and sighed, yea sobbed it out also, can such a wretch as I am hope for mercy? did the Lord jesus shed his precious blood for such a vile sinner as I am? Is it possible that my abominations should be pardoned? that there should be any accepting grace for me? for me who have been so great a sinner;
yea, the chief of sinners, a sile-leader in the black regiment of sin? Oh much of this nature (farre beyond what I felt or can expresse) hath fallen from the lips,
yea, the chief of Sinners, a sile-leader in the black regiment of since? O much of this nature (Far beyond what I felt or can express) hath fallen from the lips,
how welcome is a calme after a violent storm to the affrighted Mariner? how pleasant is a bright morning after a black night to the wearied traveller? and how doth the heart leap up to meet a message of mercy,
how welcome is a Cam After a violent storm to the affrighted Mariner? how pleasant is a bright morning After a black night to the wearied traveller? and how does the heart leap up to meet a message of mercy,
and brings forth the new birth in them, Act. 2.38. when the Goaler was even sinking into hell, Paul claps to him and stay's him with this Gospel-assurance, believe on the Lord Jesus and thou shalt be saved, Act. 16. ver. 31. And what follow's? did the plaister stick? had the word any saving work upon this desparate wretch? yea, ver. 34. he rejoyced believing in God, with all his house;
and brings forth the new birth in them, Act. 2.38. when the Goalkeeper was even sinking into hell, Paul claps to him and stay's him with this Gospel-assurance, believe on the Lord jesus and thou shalt be saved, Act. 16. ver. 31. And what follow's? did the plaster stick? had the word any Saving work upon this desperate wretch? yea, ver. 34. he rejoiced believing in God, with all his house;
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he that just now was upon the borders of hell, is now brought within the suburbs of heaven, in the joyful apprehensions of pardoning and accepting grace through Jesus Christ:
he that just now was upon the borders of hell, is now brought within the suburbs of heaven, in the joyful apprehensions of pardoning and accepting grace through jesus christ:
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The out-goings of God in comforting his drooping Saints, and his returns unto them after his withdrawings from them, are not lesse, or lesse refreshing.
The outgoings of God in comforting his drooping Saints, and his returns unto them After his withdrawings from them, Are not less, or less refreshing.
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How did the Spirit of the Church fail within her, Cant. 5. ver. 6. when she could not find her dear Redeemer, in his wonted presence of joy and comfort? yet at the end of the chapter, she find's and feel's Christ in her soul,
How did the Spirit of the Church fail within her, Cant 5. ver. 6. when she could not find her dear Redeemer, in his wonted presence of joy and Comfort? yet At the end of the chapter, she find's and feel's christ in her soul,
and in a full sense of her interest in, and her union with him, breaks out into these joyful acclamations, this is my beloved, O ye daughters of Jerusalem,
and in a full sense of her Interest in, and her Union with him, breaks out into these joyful acclamations, this is my Beloved, Oh you daughters of Jerusalem,
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a short account whereof with the gracious returns of God in mercy to his soul, I shall give you in his own words, reported by Mr. Clark in vita patrum: Once, sayes he, in great extremity of horrour and anguish of spirit,
a short account whereof with the gracious returns of God in mercy to his soul, I shall give you in his own words, reported by Mr. Clark in vita patrum: Once, Says he, in great extremity of horror and anguish of Spirit,
Oh what a change was here in a moment? the silly soul that was even now at the brink of the pit, was instantly raised to heaven, to have fellowship with God in Jesus Christ:
O what a change was Here in a moment? the silly soul that was even now At the brink of the pit, was instantly raised to heaven, to have fellowship with God in jesus christ:
now alive, can bear witnesse to these things in their own experience? how have the wounded in spirit found truth and healing in that passage? Hos. 16. ver. 1, 2, 3. He hath torn, and he will heal us, he hath broken,
now alive, can bear witness to these things in their own experience? how have the wounded in Spirit found truth and healing in that passage? Hos. 16. ver. 1, 2, 3. He hath torn, and he will heal us, he hath broken,
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and we shall live in his sight, then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord, that his going forth in relieving and refreshing mercy to his distressed ones, is prepared, nay decreed, as the morning. First suddenly, second certainly, third comfortably, past all possibility of disappointment:
and we shall live in his sighed, then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord, that his going forth in relieving and refreshing mercy to his distressed ones, is prepared, nay decreed, as the morning. First suddenly, second Certainly, third comfortably, passed all possibility of disappointment:
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Sathan and his agents may as easily hinder the day from dawning, and the Sun from rising when the appointed minute for each is come, (both which are fixed by the unrepealable ordinance of the great Creatour, Jer. 33. ver. 20.) as prevent the dawnings of comfort,
Sathan and his agents may as Easily hinder the day from dawning, and the Sun from rising when the appointed minute for each is come, (both which Are fixed by the unrepealable Ordinance of the great Creator, Jer. 33. ver. 20.) as prevent the dawnings of Comfort,
because he trusts to the word of Gods Covenant with Noah: So may a believer who hath had a seed time of grace passe over his soul, comfort himself that he shall have his harvest time of joy also:
Because he trusts to the word of God's Covenant with Noah: So may a believer who hath had a seed time of grace pass over his soul, Comfort himself that he shall have his harvest time of joy also:
Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace — O then ye servants of the Lord, be much and serious in meditating upon recovering and relieving grace under those three particulars mentioned,
Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace — Oh then you Servants of the Lord, be much and serious in meditating upon recovering and relieving grace under those three particulars mentioned,
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and according to the Prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience, Ephes. 2. ver. 2. as a Smith worketh in his forge,
and according to the Prince of the power of the air, the Spirit that now works in the children of disobedience, Ephesians 2. ver. 2. as a Smith works in his forge,
Oh! the sense of this will marvellously draw the soul after God, and prevail with you to live unto God, which is the great end of living, Rom. 14. ver. 8. the truth whereof is evidenced in three particulars.
Oh! the sense of this will marvellously draw the soul After God, and prevail with you to live unto God, which is the great end of living, Rom. 14. ver. 8. the truth whereof is evidenced in three particulars.
it will silence all the objections of your distrustfull hearts, and bring up your spirits bravely to Jobs resolution, Job 13. ver. 15. Though he slay me yet will I trust in him;
it will silence all the objections of your distrustful hearts, and bring up your spirits bravely to Jobs resolution, Job 13. ver. 15. Though he slay me yet will I trust in him;
and he also shall be my salvation, see further, ver. 16, 17, 18, 19. — Oh if any man lives to God, the just man doth, who lives by his faith, and fetcheth life and strength for his faith from his own experiences:
and he also shall be my salvation, see further, ver. 16, 17, 18, 19. — O if any man lives to God, the just man does, who lives by his faith, and Fetches life and strength for his faith from his own experiences:
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All the world could not shake the holy confidencies of Saint Paul, when he had argued out the experiences of the grace and good will of God in Jesus Christ unto himself and believers, Rom. 5. ver. 16, 17, 18. then chap. 8. he begins conclusively there is therefore now no condemnation, not one condemnation,
All the world could not shake the holy confidences of Saint Paul, when he had argued out the experiences of the grace and good will of God in jesus christ unto himself and believers, Rom. 5. ver. 16, 17, 18. then chap. 8. he begins conclusively there is Therefore now no condemnation, not one condemnation,
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who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods elect? who shall condemne? who shall separate us from the love of Christ? As if he had said, O thou malicious devil, that dost let fly at me with thy darts!
who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? who shall condemn? who shall separate us from the love of christ? As if he had said, Oh thou malicious Devil, that dost let fly At me with thy darts!
but do you think to do so by me? what weapons, what arguments do you think to prevail by? shall tribulation be the means? why, I have that promise in the hand of my faith,
but do you think to do so by me? what weapons, what Arguments do you think to prevail by? shall tribulation be the means? why, I have that promise in the hand of my faith,
Oh! that soul that hath the advantage of experiences, and wisely improves the sense of grace received, is bravely fortified against temptations to infidelity,
Oh! that soul that hath the advantage of experiences, and wisely improves the sense of grace received, is bravely fortified against temptations to infidelity,
you will be drawn out in your affections unto God, God will have more of your hearts then he hath of many others, who make as big and bulke a profession as you do;
you will be drawn out in your affections unto God, God will have more of your hearts then he hath of many Others, who make as big and bulk a profession as you do;
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and how can it be otherwise, when you fasten this meditation upon your hearts? we might have been in hell in an undone condition, past all hope or possibility of help from Angels or men, had not God, who is rich in mercy,
and how can it be otherwise, when you fasten this meditation upon your hearts? we might have been in hell in an undone condition, passed all hope or possibility of help from Angels or men, had not God, who is rich in mercy,
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for his great love, wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, quickened us together with Christ, Eph. 2.4, 5. when you look upon the whole business of your salvation as transacted and carryed on by God,
for his great love, wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in Sins, quickened us together with christ, Ephesians 2.4, 5. when you look upon the Whole business of your salvation as transacted and carried on by God,
indeed the Lord is first in affection, 1 Joh. 4.19. He first loved us. The air receives its light from the Sun, the Sun must first shine and send forth his beams before the air can be radiant:
indeed the Lord is First in affection, 1 John 4.19. He First loved us. The air receives its Light from the Sun, the Sun must First shine and send forth his beams before the air can be radiant:
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when he thinks thus with himself, Oh what sohould I have done, if I had not had a Christ? what should I have done in my fears and griefs? what should I have said to an accusing conscience? how should I have escaped the jaws of the devourer? Oh! these reviews do mightily renew his love, these thoughts and remembrances do kindle such a strong and sacred fire of love in his heart, that many waters cannot quench it,
when he thinks thus with himself, O what sohould I have done, if I had not had a christ? what should I have done in my fears and griefs? what should I have said to an accusing conscience? how should I have escaped the Jaws of the devourer? Oh! these reviews doe mightily renew his love, these thoughts and remembrances do kindle such a strong and sacred fire of love in his heart, that many waters cannot quench it,
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what can unclasp those mutual embracements between Christ and his people? or what can separate us from Christ, by withdrawing or destroying our love to him,
what can unclasp those mutual embracements between christ and his people? or what can separate us from christ, by withdrawing or destroying our love to him,
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and intercession of Jesus Christ, with the precious fruits of all unto his soul, and that out of pure love, who deserved to be an object of eternal hatred, this makes the pulse beat quick and high in holy affections to the Lord Jesus:
and Intercession of jesus christ, with the precious fruits of all unto his soul, and that out of pure love, who deserved to be an Object of Eternal hatred, this makes the pulse beatrice quick and high in holy affections to the Lord jesus:
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And the want of this due reflection upon what by nature we were, and what now by grace we are, dasheth the rising flames of an holy affection in us to the Lord Jesus.
And the want of this due reflection upon what by nature we were, and what now by grace we Are, dasheth the rising flames of an holy affection in us to the Lord jesus.
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and if so, how like heaven it self would the Church look? how would the militant, resemble the triumphant Jerusalem? and how would every nook of the Gospel-world ring with the praises of God:
and if so, how like heaven it self would the Church look? how would the militant, resemble the triumphant Jerusalem? and how would every nook of the Gospel-world ring with the praises of God:
The liveliest embleme of heaven that I know upon earth, is, when the people of God, in the deep sence of the excellency and bounty of God, from hearts abounding with love and joy, do joyn together both in hearts and voices, in the cheerfull and melodious singing of his praises.
The Liveliest emblem of heaven that I know upon earth, is, when the people of God, in the deep sense of the excellency and bounty of God, from hearts abounding with love and joy, do join together both in hearts and voices, in the cheerful and melodious singing of his praises.
unless in unhappy contentions and animosities, or else in love to the world; and thus, most are red hot, their affections all on a flame; the Lord quench them:
unless in unhappy contentions and animosities, or Else in love to the world; and thus, most Are read hight, their affections all on a flame; the Lord quench them:
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and holy contendings for God, which the Puritans of old (that were Puritans of the good old way) have discovered? there is too much of the Laodicean spirit;
and holy contendings for God, which the Puritans of old (that were Puritans of the good old Way) have discovered? there is too much of the Laodicean Spirit;
men are high indeed to enthrone their own opinions, and perswasions, whilest Religion, in the main duties of it, is neglected, they are exact in rything mint, and commin,
men Are high indeed to enthrone their own opinions, and persuasions, whilst Religion, in the main duties of it, is neglected, they Are exact in rything mint, and commin,
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and annise, whilest judgement, mercy, and faith, the weightier matters of the Law are neglected, Math. 23. vers. 23. The great Zealots of the times are for the most part men of corrupt and Heterodox Judgments, who are violent enough to impose their Errours and false conceptions (the Lord take them off from their speed,
and Anise, whilst judgement, mercy, and faith, the Weightier matters of the Law Are neglected, Math. 23. vers. 23. The great Zealots of the times Are for the most part men of corrupt and Heterodox Judgments, who Are violent enough to impose their Errors and false conceptions (the Lord take them off from their speed,
but now would we have the water run in the right channel? would we have our spirits up in a right zeal for God? let our meditations be often and serious upon what God hath done for our soules;
but now would we have the water run in the right channel? would we have our spirits up in a right zeal for God? let our meditations be often and serious upon what God hath done for our Souls;
Hath God done thus and thus for me? hath he left others of my kindred, of my contemporaries, of my acquaintance, (who had the same advantages of Education, Ordinances,
Hath God done thus and thus for me? hath he left Others of my kindred, of my contemporaries, of my acquaintance, (who had the same advantages of Education, Ordinances,
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and Gospel-Opportunities with me) in ignorance and unbelief, and hath he enlightened me? called me? wrought faith in me? appointed me to obtain salvation by Jesus Christ? and shall not I be active for Christ? shall I sit still brooding over a patch of this base world,
and Gospel-opportunities with me) in ignorance and unbelief, and hath he enlightened me? called me? wrought faith in me? appointed me to obtain salvation by jesus christ? and shall not I be active for christ? shall I fit still brooding over a patch of this base world,
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or drive on the interest of mine own honour or advantage, when the name of God is blasphemed, the honour of Christ is empeached, Gospel-truths are corrupted, Gospel-Ordinances reviled,
or drive on the Interest of mine own honour or advantage, when the name of God is blasphemed, the honour of christ is impeached, Gospel truths Are corrupted, Gospel ordinances reviled,
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and shall I that can speak, now be dumb? Do I thus requite the Lord? is this my kindeness to my friend Jesus? Saint Paul had another spirit, (like that of Calebs ) 1 Cor. 15. ver. 8. last of all he was seen of me also, NONLATINALPHABET — the emphasis lies in Me, there's an accent upon that word, of Me, vile Me, wretched Me, sinful me, unworthy Me, who was a blasphemer, a persecutour, and an injurious person;
and shall I that can speak, now be dumb? Do I thus requite the Lord? is this my kindness to my friend jesus? Saint Paul had Another Spirit, (like that of Calebs) 1 Cor. 15. ver. 8. last of all he was seen of me also, — the emphasis lies in Me, there's an accent upon that word, of Me, vile Me, wretched Me, sinful me, unworthy Me, who was a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an injurious person;
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an Apostle of Jesus Christ, and what followes? doth he lap up this talent in a napkin? doth he sing a requiem to his soul? and bid her take her case? no (saies he) his grace which was bestowed upon me, was not in vain,
an Apostle of jesus christ, and what follows? does he lap up this talon in a napkin? does he sing a requiem to his soul? and bid her take her case? no (Says he) his grace which was bestowed upon me, was not in vain,
yea to abound in labour, for from Jerusalem round about to Illyricum, he fully preached the Gospel of Christ, and wrote more Epistles then all the other Apostles did,
yea to abound in labour, for from Jerusalem round about to Illyricum, he Fully preached the Gospel of christ, and wrote more Epistles then all the other Apostles did,
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a draught of t his wine taken next thy heart every morning, would make the lips of them that are asleep to speak, Cant. 7. vers. 9. it would shew its strength and generosity, in a wakening and enflaming the spirits of believers,
a draught of tO his wine taken next thy heart every morning, would make the lips of them that Are asleep to speak, Cant 7. vers. 9. it would show its strength and generosity, in a wakening and enflaming the spirits of believers,
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and filling your coffers with grace and comfort, thats the way, these are the NONLATINALPHABET the honest and good things which Christians should trade in,
and filling your coffers with grace and Comfort, thats the Way, these Are the the honest and good things which Christians should trade in,
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sence of pardoning and redeeming, and renewing grace, gives a notable check to lust, and marveilously banks up corruption, Rom. 6.1, 2. What shall we say then? shall we continue in sin? we that are justified by faith,
sense of pardoning and redeeming, and renewing grace, gives a notable check to lust, and marvelously banks up corruption, Rom. 6.1, 2. What shall we say then? shall we continue in since? we that Are justified by faith,
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when he had his standing in innocency, shall we continue in sin? we, who when we were enemies were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, who shall be saved by his life,
when he had his standing in innocency, shall we continue in since? we, who when we were enemies were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, who shall be saved by his life,
and having now received the atonement, do joy in God, yee, rejoyce in hope of the glory of God, having the love of God shed abroad in our hearts by the holy Ghost which is given unto us, shall we continue in sin? Oh NONLATINALPHABET — God forbid:
and having now received the atonement, do joy in God, ye, rejoice in hope of the glory of God, having the love of God shed abroad in our hearts by the holy Ghost which is given unto us, shall we continue in since? O — God forbid:
when he argues it out thus, was I born a child of wrath, within a hairs breadth of hell? Did sin and death pass upon me and over me from Adam? was I under judgement by one person,
when he argues it out thus, was I born a child of wrath, within a hairs breadth of hell? Did sin and death pass upon me and over me from Adam? was I under judgement by one person,
and one sin to condemnation, and have I received abundance of grace, and of the gift of righteousness to reign in life, by one Jesus Christ? And shall I sin against such a God? against such grace? Oh far be it!
and one since to condemnation, and have I received abundance of grace, and of the gift of righteousness to Reign in life, by one jesus christ? And shall I sin against such a God? against such grace? O Far be it!
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the bitter wormwood wine, which we drank in many and large draughts, at our first repentance and sorrow for sin, the sad fears of hell and wrath which overwhelmed us;
the bitter wormwood wine, which we drank in many and large draughts, At our First Repentance and sorrow for since, the sad fears of hell and wrath which overwhelmed us;
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and then consider the riches of that grace, which hath appeared tous, in converting, quickning, quieting, comforting and securing our souls against wrath to come, we should find them singular,
and then Consider the riches of that grace, which hath appeared tous, in converting, quickening, quieting, comforting and securing our Souls against wrath to come, we should find them singular,
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See how the Apostle (the weapons of whose warfar were mighty through God, to pull down the strong holds of sin) grapples with the national and common sin of Corinth? 1 Cor. 6.13, 14. ad finem: and that was fornication and uncleanness (a flesh-pleasing sin, natures minion) a sin for which Corinth was famous all over the world, having store of Stews,
See how the Apostle (the weapons of whose warfare were mighty through God, to pull down the strong holds of since) grapples with the national and Common since of Corinth? 1 Cor. 6.13, 14. ad finem: and that was fornication and uncleanness (a Flesh pleasing since, nature's minion) a since for which Corinth was famous all over the world, having store of Stews,
and Brothelhouses, and a temple dedicated to Venus full-stockt with notable harlots, yet the Apostle useth this way of Argumentation to bring them off (I mean the Corinthian Professors) from all unclean practices, he lays before them.
and brothelhouses, and a temple dedicated to Venus full-stocked with notable harlots, yet the Apostle uses this Way of Argumentation to bring them off (I mean the Corinthian Professors) from all unclean practices, he lays before them.
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First, Their former estate, how they were immersed in that sin of uncleaness, and carried away with the torrent of those lusts, some of you were fornicators, adulterers, effeminate.
First, Their former estate, how they were immersed in that since of uncleanness, and carried away with the torrent of those Lustiest, Some of you were fornicators, Adulterers, effeminate.
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Thirdly, The precious mercy of God unto them in recovering, renewing, pardoning and healing grace, vers. 9. Ye are washed, ye are sanctified ye are justified in the Name of the Lord Jesus,
Thirdly, The precious mercy of God unto them in recovering, renewing, pardoning and healing grace, vers. 9. You Are washed, you Are sanctified you Are justified in the Name of the Lord jesus,
Fourthly, Their union with Christ and their engraffment into Christ, vers. 15. Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ,
Fourthly, Their Union with christ and their engraffment into christ, vers. 15. Know you not that your bodies Are the members of christ? Shall I then take the members of christ,
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Fifthly, The indwelling of the holy Spirit, whereby, their bodies are consecrated to be the temples of God, Know ye not that your bodie is the temple of the Holy Ghost, which is in you, whom ye have of God?
Fifthly, The indwelling of the holy Spirit, whereby, their bodies Are consecrated to be the Temples of God, Know you not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost, which is in you, whom you have of God?
Sixthly, That these bodies of theirs should be raised up by the power of God at the last day, vers. 14. And now what is the answer of a gracious heart to these arguments? It is true, I have lived in uncleanness;
Sixthly, That these bodies of theirs should be raised up by the power of God At the last day, vers. 14. And now what is the answer of a gracious heart to these Arguments? It is true, I have lived in uncleanness;
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And shall I soil my self again in the sink of my former uncleanness? Shall I spot my robe again, which hath been washed and made white in the blood of the Lambe? Shall I prostitute a member of Christ,
And shall I soil my self again in the sink of my former uncleanness? Shall I spot my robe again, which hath been washed and made white in the blood of the Lamb? Shall I prostitute a member of christ,
sin usually bringeth forth sufferings, Psal. 89.30 — If his children forsake my law, then vers. 32. I will visit their transgression with the rod, and their iniquities with stripes.
sin usually brings forth sufferings, Psalm 89.30 — If his children forsake my law, then vers. 32. I will visit their Transgression with the rod, and their iniquities with stripes.
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2. You will have quicker and safer returns of your prayers: the dutiful child soonest speeds in his requests, Psal. 66.18. If I regard iniquity in my heart, God will not hear my prayers;
2. You will have quicker and safer returns of your Prayers: the dutiful child soonest speeds in his requests, Psalm 66.18. If I regard iniquity in my heart, God will not hear my Prayers;
and the Apostle teacheth us, that the way to draw nigh unto God, with assurance and acceptance, must be this, To get our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience,
and the Apostle Teaches us, that the Way to draw High unto God, with assurance and acceptance, must be this, To get our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience,
4. You will have clearest and fullest evidences of your heavenly inheritance, when the eldest son pleaded, Luk. 15.29. That he never transgressed at any time the commandment of his father;
4. You will have Clearest and Fullest evidences of your heavenly inheritance, when the eldest son pleaded, Luk. 15.29. That he never transgressed At any time the Commandment of his father;
presently the reply of the father is, All that I have is thine, and when David feasted the wayfaring man with Ʋriahs Ew-lambe, the joy of his salvation was lost as to the sense and comfort of it, Psal. 51.12. 5. You will live in the nearest resemblance of heaven, which consisteth in a perfection of holiness, glorified souls are termed, Spirits of just men made perfect, Heb. 12.23.
presently the reply of the father is, All that I have is thine, and when David feasted the wayfaring man with Ʋriahs Ew-lambe, the joy of his salvation was lost as to the sense and Comfort of it, Psalm 51.12. 5. You will live in the nearest resemblance of heaven, which Consisteth in a perfection of holiness, glorified Souls Are termed, Spirits of just men made perfect, Hebrew 12.23.
2. This serious reflection upon what the Lord hath done for you, will be of excellent use to keep your souls close with God, it will work your hearts into a steady frame, and sure, you will live best to your selves,
2. This serious reflection upon what the Lord hath done for you, will be of excellent use to keep your Souls close with God, it will work your hearts into a steady frame, and sure, you will live best to your selves,
this stability of spirit is much valued by God, and receives much in way of spiritual incomes from God, Apoc. 3.7. to the 13. the contrary is much disliked by the Lord, Psal. 78.8.
this stability of Spirit is much valued by God, and receives much in Way of spiritual incomes from God, Apocalypse 3.7. to the 13. the contrary is much disliked by the Lord, Psalm 78.8.
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and that their spirit was not stedfast with God, and vers. 9. The children of Ephraim being armed and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battail;
and that their Spirit was not steadfast with God, and vers. 9. The children of Ephraim being armed and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle;
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though the Lord hath opened his Gospel-Magazine amongst us, given forth his spiritual armor in all the pieces of it, furnished us with a gallant train of Artillery, formed us into compleat bodies, put us under the conducts of skilful leaders, given us the advantage of winde and hill,
though the Lord hath opened his Gospel-Magazine among us, given forth his spiritual armour in all the Pieces of it, furnished us with a gallant train of artillery, formed us into complete bodies, put us under the conducts of skilful leaders, given us the advantage of wind and hill,
nor yet their declining communion with the whole rout of professors at large in that peculiar Ordinance of the Supper, to be a departure from the flock and fold of Christ;
nor yet their declining communion with the Whole rout of professors At large in that peculiar Ordinance of the Supper, to be a departure from the flock and fold of christ;
and know not where to stay, nor how to return home again, how sadly and how often hath this been evidenced in our days? what errors new or old have not been taken up and entertained by some of the Nation? how have some wandered from mountain to hill,
and know not where to stay, nor how to return home again, how sadly and how often hath this been evidenced in our days? what errors new or old have not been taken up and entertained by Some of the nation? how have Some wandered from mountain to hill,
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single sheep and silly sheep, when they are from under the care and oversights of their keepers can hardly save themselves by flight or fight from the evening wolves;
single sheep and silly sheep, when they Are from under the care and oversights of their keepers can hardly save themselves by flight or fight from the evening wolves;
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Foxes and Wolves have been always stirring, and are not many now a days? Wolves in sheeps cloathing, who have cunningly drest up their opinions with such an Evangelical trimming, that nothing of the Wolf appears,
Foxes and Wolves have been always stirring, and Are not many now a days? Wolves in Sheep clothing, who have cunningly dressed up their opinions with such an Evangelical trimming, that nothing of the Wolf appears,
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tis known to most, that in Scripture-language, Magistrates and Ministers are termed shepherds, and have in their respective capacities, a joint over-sight of the flock committed unto them by the chief shepherd; but alas!
this known to most, that in Scripture-language, Magistrates and Ministers Are termed shepherd's, and have in their respective capacities, a joint oversight of the flock committed unto them by the chief shepherd; but alas!
how have ye Magistrates shuffled off the care of the flock to the Ministers? and how have the Ministers shifted back the over-sight of it to the Magistrates? and betwixt them both, many sheep have wandered, and some have been worried:
how have you Magistrates shuffled off the care of the flock to the Ministers? and how have the Ministers shifted back the oversight of it to the Magistrates? and betwixt them both, many sheep have wandered, and Some have been worried:
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as also for their remisness and too much indulgence to evil persons and opinions, in not punishing the one nor suppressing the other, which amounteth to a toleration:
as also for their remissness and too much indulgence to evil Persons and opinions, in not punishing the one nor suppressing the other, which amounteth to a toleration:
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And many charge the blame hereof upon the Ministry, by reason of morose, austere, and rigid carriage toward those, who differ from them in the way of discipline,
And many charge the blame hereof upon the Ministry, by reason of morose, austere, and rigid carriage towards those, who differ from them in the Way of discipline,
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How did this fix the Apostles, Joh. 6.67. Many of the disciples went back, and walked no more with the Lord Jesus, upon which he puts the question to them, will yee also forsake me? there was need of such a question: for, Nemo errat sibi-ipsi, Seneca.
How did this fix the Apostles, John 6.67. Many of the Disciples went back, and walked no more with the Lord jesus, upon which he puts the question to them, will ye also forsake me? there was need of such a question: for, Nemo errat sibi-ipsi, Senecca.
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sed dementiam spargit in proximos, the heathen could say, no man errs to himself, but evil men and erring, do spread their madness unto their neighbors;
sed dementiam spargit in proximos, the heathen could say, no man errs to himself, but evil men and erring, do spread their madness unto their neighbours;
and by the saving communication of thy grace, and light unto us, when we were in a dark and dead estate, that thou art Christ the Son of the living God,
and by the Saving communication of thy grace, and Light unto us, when we were in a dark and dead estate, that thou art christ the Son of the living God,
it was a brave speech of old Polycarpus, when the Proconsul perswaded him to deny the Lord Jesus, Eighty and six years have I served Christ and he never did me hurt but good,
it was a brave speech of old Polycarp, when the Proconsul persuaded him to deny the Lord jesus, Eighty and six Years have I served christ and he never did me hurt but good,
and shall I now deny him? Oh! absit, God forbid, Thus Saint Paul argues back the Galathians, Gal. 3.1, 2. O foolish Galathians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth,
and shall I now deny him? Oh! absit, God forbid, Thus Saint Paul argues back the Galatians, Gal. 3.1, 2. Oh foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that you should not obey the truth,
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and dig for it more then for bid treasures? which rejoyce exceedingly, and are glad when they finde the grave, Job 3.21, 22, 23. And what comfort have men in living (upon a natural account) when those dayes are come, wherein they say, we have no pleasure in them, Eccl. 12. ver. 1. and is it not so in a spirituall sense? a wounded spirit who can bear,
and dig for it more then for bid treasures? which rejoice exceedingly, and Are glad when they find the grave, Job 3.21, 22, 23. And what Comfort have men in living (upon a natural account) when those days Are come, wherein they say, we have no pleasure in them, Ecclesiastes 12. ver. 1. and is it not so in a spiritual sense? a wounded Spirit who can bear,
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in Matth. 7. vers. 11. much more will our heavenly father give the holy Ghost to us that ask him, Luke 11. vers. 13. even NONLATINALPHABET — good things, yea, all good things,
in Matthew 7. vers. 11. much more will our heavenly father give the holy Ghost to us that ask him, Lycia 11. vers. 13. even — good things, yea, all good things,
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And sure, they who have their hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and their bodies washed with pure water, that have the sence of justifying and sanctifying grace, have boldness and heart-willingness, to enter into the Holiest by the blood of Jesus,
And sure, they who have their hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and their bodies washed with pure water, that have the sense of justifying and sanctifying grace, have boldness and heart-willingness, to enter into the Holiest by the blood of jesus,
O when you sit at the feet of Jesus in his teaching ordinances, and your hearts are heated and heightened with a serious meditation upon the truth and work of grace, you'l taste comfort in every word,
Oh when you fit At the feet of jesus in his teaching ordinances, and your hearts Are heated and heightened with a serious meditation upon the truth and work of grace, You'll taste Comfort in every word,
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and draw sweetness out of every dug, if sin be roundly dealt withall, and the arrowes of the Lord be keen to strike through the very heart of a lust, you will rejoyce in it,
and draw sweetness out of every dug, if since be roundly dealt withal, and the arrows of the Lord be keen to strike through the very heart of a lust, you will rejoice in it,
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sin and you are now implacably fallen out, and therefore, you dare speak in the words of the Psalmist, Psal. 139. ver. 21, 22. Do not I hate them which hate thee? and am not I grieved with them which rise up against thee? I hate them with a perfect hatred, I count them mine enemies:
since and you Are now implacably fallen out, and Therefore, you Dare speak in the words of the Psalmist, Psalm 139. ver. 21, 22. Do not I hate them which hate thee? and am not I grieved with them which rise up against thee? I hate them with a perfect hatred, I count them mine enemies:
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Indeed, in a sense, we are to love our enemies but those that would draw off our hearts from the Lord and loosen our affections from holiness, as sin would; Oh they are enemies indeed;
Indeed, in a sense, we Are to love our enemies but those that would draw off our hearts from the Lord and loosen our affections from holiness, as since would; O they Are enemies indeed;
so when impenitency is reproved, and sentenced, we shall be comforted, when we find that God hath given us soft hearts, and granted repentance unto life, Acts 11. verse 18. — If Gospel unbelief be threatened,
so when impenitency is reproved, and sentenced, we shall be comforted, when we find that God hath given us soft hearts, and granted Repentance unto life, Acts 11. verse 18. — If Gospel unbelief be threatened,
and surpriseth the hippocrites, with sinking fears, crying out in the greatness of their distress, who amongst us shall dwell with devouring fire? who amongst us shall dwell with everlasting burnings? Isa. 33. ver. 14. our hearts will feed upon this sad truth, with comfort,
and surpriseth the Hypocrites, with sinking fears, crying out in the greatness of their distress, who among us shall dwell with devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings? Isaiah 33. ver. 14. our hearts will feed upon this sad truth, with Comfort,
when we know, that with Noah we are in the ark, and with Lot we are in Zoar, waiting for our Jesus from heaven, who hath delivered us from wrath to come, 1 Thes. 1. vers. ult. The Devil is called NONLATINALPHABET, a roaring lion, roaring after the prey;
when we know, that with Noah we Are in the Ark, and with Lot we Are in Zoar, waiting for our jesus from heaven, who hath Delivered us from wrath to come, 1 Thebes 1. vers. ult. The devil is called, a roaring Lion, roaring After the prey;
Nay farther, if Gospel priviledges be displayed, Gospel-promises be applyed, Gospel-treasures be opened, and the name of Christ like oyntment be powred forth, we may by an Act of believing grasp at all,
Nay farther, if Gospel privileges be displayed, Gospel promises be applied, Gospel-treasures be opened, and the name of christ like ointment be poured forth, we may by an Act of believing grasp At all,
if the state of after blessedness be discovered upon, and heaven in all its glory be revealed, according to frail man's utmost capacity, to apprehend it, Oh it will be matter of heart-rejoycing to us,
if the state of After blessedness be discovered upon, and heaven in all its glory be revealed, according to frail Man's utmost capacity, to apprehend it, O it will be matter of heart-rejoicing to us,
when our soules can go up to God with that triumphant Eulogy, 1 Pet. 1. ver. 3, 4, 5. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to this inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled;
when our Souls can go up to God with that triumphant Eulogy, 1 Pet. 1. ver. 3, 4, 5. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope, through the resurrection of jesus christ from the dead, to this inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled;
Oh try this, and you will find a sweetness in the word however dispensed; This also will render your approaches to the Lord's Table, more acceptable to the Lord,
O try this, and you will find a sweetness in the word however dispensed; This also will render your Approaches to the Lord's Table, more acceptable to the Lord,
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Oh then, as Deborah bespake her self Judg. 5. ver. 12. Awake, Awake Deborah, so say I, Awake, awake up your glory in thankfulness to the Lord, stirre up your selves,
O then, as Deborah bespoke her self Judges 5. ver. 12. Awake, Awake Deborah, so say I, Awake, awake up your glory in thankfulness to the Lord, stir up your selves,
and ye shall suck honey out of this rock, yea oyl out of this flintie rock, Deut. 32. ver. 13. and thus commemorating the death of Christ, by those lively resemblances of his death, you may lift up your hearts with comfort, to look for, and love his appearing.
and you shall suck honey out of this rock, yea oil out of this flinty rock, Deuteronomy 32. ver. 13. and thus commemorating the death of christ, by those lively resemblances of his death, you may lift up your hearts with Comfort, to look for, and love his appearing.
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4. This serious revisal of formal incomes and experiences from the God of all grace, in wayes of grace to your souls, will up-heap your hearts with lively and lasting consolations in every estate;
4. This serious revisal of formal incomes and experiences from the God of all grace, in ways of grace to your Souls, will up-heap your hearts with lively and lasting consolations in every estate;
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so broken down, that all his waves and billows do flow over you? why, what comfort and reviving will the sense of grace received bring into your souls? when you minde that witness within you, that you are the children of God, you may look upon all your afflictions as the rod of a Father,
so broken down, that all his waves and billows do flow over you? why, what Comfort and reviving will the sense of grace received bring into your Souls? when you mind that witness within you, that you Are the children of God, you may look upon all your afflictions as the rod of a Father,
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not by satisfaction (for thats the peculiar fruit of your Redeemers blood) but by sanctification, wisely governing his corrections, To beat down the body,
not by satisfaction (for thats the peculiar fruit of your Redeemer's blood) but by sanctification, wisely governing his corrections, To beatrice down the body,
Jabez signifies sorrow, and wherein did his honor appear? why, in that God granted him his requests, viz. blessed him, enlarged his coast, strengthened him by his hand and kept him from evil:
Jabez signifies sorrow, and wherein did his honour appear? why, in that God granted him his requests, viz. blessed him, enlarged his coast, strengthened him by his hand and kept him from evil:
but as an honourable person, the rod is a pledge of love and badge of honour, hae sunt gemmae & pretiosa ornamenta Dei, says one pointing to his sores and ulcers, These are the gems and jewels wherewith God decketh his best friends:
but as an honourable person, the rod is a pledge of love and badge of honour, hae sunt gemmae & Pretiosa Ornamenta Dei, Says one pointing to his sores and ulcers, These Are the gems and Jewels wherewith God decketh his best Friends:
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but shall end with the crown hereafter, Jam. 1.12. Blessed is the man which endureth temptation (from the Lord in ways of afflictions) for when he is tryed, he shall receive the crown of glory, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
but shall end with the crown hereafter, Jam. 1.12. Blessed is the man which Endureth temptation (from the Lord in ways of afflictions) for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of glory, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
2. Are you under the bufferings of Satan? do his fiery darts fly about you? and doth he fire his granado's upon you? nay do principalities and powers, worldly Governors,
2. are you under the bufferings of Satan? do his fiery darts fly about you? and does he fire his granado's upon you? nay do principalities and Powers, worldly Governors,
and spiritual wickednesses draw up against you, and that in heavenly places? namely, to take away your crown from you, to plunder you of your joy and peace here,
and spiritual Wickednesses draw up against you, and that in heavenly places? namely, to take away your crown from you, to plunder you of your joy and peace Here,
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and you will receive much contribution from it, as to your peace and safety; though Satan may beat you from your outworks, and seize upon some of your Artilery,
and you will receive much contribution from it, as to your peace and safety; though Satan may beatrice you from your outworks, and seize upon Some of your artillery,
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and thereby discourage, yea, much discompose you in your addresses to God, yet the consideration of pardoning, purging, adopting and accepting grace, will be as a Fort-Royal, an impregnable Cittadel, wherein you may secure the choicest of your heavenlies,
and thereby discourage, yea, much discompose you in your Addresses to God, yet the consideration of pardoning, purging, adopting and accepting grace, will be as a Fort-Royal, an impregnable Citadel, wherein you may secure the Choicest of your heavenlies,
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the experiences of the goodness, and good pleasure of the grace of God in Jesus Christ unto you, will be as chariots of fire and horses of fire round about you, 2 King. 6.17. to circumvallate and safe-guard your souls: The Apostle 1 Pet. 5.10. tells you, That Satan roareth after souls, as an hungry lyon after his prey, and gives in this by way of advice unto you, vers. 9. Whom resist, stedfast in the faith, that is, keep your ground and lift up the shield of faith to receive and quench his fiery darts, by considering.
the experiences of the Goodness, and good pleasure of the grace of God in jesus christ unto you, will be as chariots of fire and Horses of fire round about you, 2 King. 6.17. to circumvallate and safeguard your Souls: The Apostle 1 Pet. 5.10. tells you, That Satan roareth After Souls, as an hungry Lion After his prey, and gives in this by Way of Advice unto you, vers. 9. Whom resist, steadfast in the faith, that is, keep your ground and lift up the shield of faith to receive and quench his fiery darts, by considering.
1. That the same afflictions, that is, temptations, are accomplished in your brethren that dwell in the world, you are not single in this temptation (though that is much the thoughts of tempted ones) Satan doth not fight you with a new weapon, that lately past the forge.
1. That the same afflictions, that is, temptations, Are accomplished in your brothers that dwell in the world, you Are not single in this temptation (though that is much the thoughts of tempted ones) Satan does not fight you with a new weapon, that lately passed the forge.
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2. That you stand related to, and are in covenant with that God, who is the God of all grace, who hath all weapons ready for war in his Armory and can supply a tempted Saint with those graces, suddainly and fully, which he stands in need of.
2. That you stand related to, and Are in Covenant with that God, who is the God of all grace, who hath all weapons ready for war in his Armoury and can supply a tempted Saint with those graces, suddenly and Fully, which he Stands in need of.
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3. That your relation to the God of all grace is founded upon Jesus Christ and evidenced by your effectual calling — for you are called into his eternal glory by Jesus Christ — not unto, implying, that grace gives the soul an entrance into glory:
3. That your Relation to the God of all grace is founded upon jesus christ and evidenced by your effectual calling — for you Are called into his Eternal glory by jesus christ — not unto, implying, that grace gives the soul an Entrance into glory:
sharpe they are and therefore termed sufferings, yet but short, therefore phrased awhile, hence Rev. 2.10. You shall have tribulation ten dayes, that is, your imprisonment shall be short.
sharp they Are and Therefore termed sufferings, yet but short, Therefore phrased awhile, hence Rev. 2.10. You shall have tribulation ten days, that is, your imprisonment shall be short.
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the God of all grace, will make you perfect, establish, strengthen, settle you — your sufferings shall be in order to your setling, your temptation in order to your consolation, parallel to that 2 Cor. 4.17.
the God of all grace, will make you perfect, establish, strengthen, settle you — your sufferings shall be in order to your settling, your temptation in order to your consolation, parallel to that 2 Cor. 4.17.
though he may pluck of some rath grapes, he shall never destroy your Vintage; though he may pick up some scattered ears, he shall never carry away your harvest;
though he may pluck of Some rath grapes, he shall never destroy your Vintage; though he may pick up Some scattered ears, he shall never carry away your harvest;
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if heeded, will clear up the counsels of God unto you, as to your after and eternal well-being, it will convince you of Gods soveraignty, conquer your renitency,
if heeded, will clear up the Counsels of God unto you, as to your After and Eternal well-being, it will convince you of God's sovereignty, conquer your renitency,
this will ballance and ballast your souls too, and poise them evenly between hope and fear, that neither shall be inordinate, and that in two particulars.
this will balance and ballast your Souls too, and poise them evenly between hope and Fear, that neither shall be inordinate, and that in two particulars.
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1. Where grace sits at the helm of Government in the soul, it brings the unruly passions into subjection to the divine pleasure and preserves the Saints from over-much hoping of life, seeing their dayes are determined and their bounds set, and antidotes them against overmuch fearing of death, seeing the number of their mouths are with God, Job 14.5, 6. the indefinite is equivalent to an universal,
1. Where grace sits At the helm of Government in the soul, it brings the unruly passion into subjection to the divine pleasure and preserves the Saints from overmuch hoping of life, seeing their days Are determined and their bounds Set, and antidotes them against overmuch fearing of death, seeing the number of their mouths Are with God, Job 14.5, 6. the indefinite is equivalent to an universal,
and therefore you may safely argue, that all the rare feasts which Paracelsus professed to do for the lengthening of mens lives, the use of all remedies cannot make you out-live,
and Therefore you may safely argue, that all the rare feasts which Paracelsus professed to do for the lengthening of men's lives, the use of all remedies cannot make you outlive,
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it will excellently prevent that distemper, which is an evil that I have seen, even amongst the Saints of God, viz. an overeager desire of life and a greedy catching at any hopes thereof,
it will excellently prevent that distemper, which is an evil that I have seen, even among the Saints of God, viz. an overeager desire of life and a greedy catching At any hope's thereof,
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as a cure of that heart-distemper mentioned, and to perswade my self and others, to say with David, Here I am, let the Lord do to me as seemeth good unto him, 2 Sam. 15.26.
as a cure of that heart-distemper mentioned, and to persuade my self and Others, to say with David, Here I am, let the Lord do to me as seems good unto him, 2 Sam. 15.26.
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2. Your gathering up your experiences of converting, renewing, adopting and accepting grace in Jesus Christ will fill your souls with ravishing comforts upon an everlasting account,
2. Your gathering up your experiences of converting, renewing, adopting and accepting grace in jesus christ will fill your Souls with ravishing comforts upon an everlasting account,
as seeing your dying breath draw faint and short, and other symptomes of death report your change to be very near, you will then gather up your spirits, as old Jacob did his feet, and not be afraid to speak with your enemy in the gate — the gate of eternity:
as seeing your dying breath draw faint and short, and other symptoms of death report your change to be very near, you will then gather up your spirits, as old Jacob did his feet, and not be afraid to speak with your enemy in the gate — the gate of eternity:
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Oh grace improved, will shew you your names written in the Lambs book of life; will give you some foretasts of those joys, which are in the presence of God;
O grace improved, will show you your names written in the Lambs book of life; will give you Some foretastes of those Joys, which Are in the presence of God;
and will open your eyes that you may see the Angels of God, those blessed ministering spirits, waiting at your pillows, to waft your souls into the everlasting embraces of your dear Redeemer;
and will open your eyes that you may see the Angels of God, those blessed ministering spirits, waiting At your pillows, to waft your Souls into the everlasting embraces of your dear Redeemer;
that you may say with the Apostle, 2 Cor. 5.1. (to still the sobbings of your sad relations) We know, that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building with God,
that you may say with the Apostle, 2 Cor. 5.1. (to still the sobbings of your sad relations) We know, that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building with God,
None of the blessed Fathers ever complained of the untowardness of the way; so happy are they, in being seized of their inheritance among the Saints in light,
None of the blessed Father's ever complained of the untowardness of the Way; so happy Are they, in being seized of their inheritance among the Saints in Light,
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as needs you must, and be as water spilt upon the ground, which can be gathered up no more, you may then be set down in the valley of Achor, nay, may finde the valley of the shadow, of death, as the valley of Baracha;
as needs you must, and be as water spilled upon the ground, which can be gathered up no more, you may then be Set down in the valley of Achor, nay, may find the valley of the shadow, of death, as the valley of Baracha;
O read your own blessedness in the light and print of the spirit, Apoc. 14.13. Blessed are the dead that dye in the Lord, from NONLATINALPHABET, e vestigio amodo, ab ipso mortis articulo. Mr. Trap. in locum.
Oh read your own blessedness in the Light and print of the Spirit, Apocalypse 14.13. Blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord, from, e vestigio Amodo, ab ipso mortis articulo. Mr. Trap. in locum.
like a ball upon the rackets, a ship upon the waves, but death brings him to his rest, his body to the grave, which is his bed of rest, Isa. 57.2. and his soul into Abrahams bosom, That rest which remains to the people of God, Heb. 4.9. And your works shall follow you;
like a ball upon the rackets, a ship upon the waves, but death brings him to his rest, his body to the grave, which is his Bed of rest, Isaiah 57.2. and his soul into Abrahams bosom, That rest which remains to the people of God, Hebrew 4.9. And your works shall follow you;
there shall be a resurrection of your prayers, and piety, yea honorable mention will be made of your charity to the poor Saints, at the great day, Mat. 25.35.
there shall be a resurrection of your Prayers, and piety, yea honourable mention will be made of your charity to the poor Saints, At the great day, Mathew 25.35.
3. A sober and savourly collection of grace received, will make you live best to others, No man is born to himself, says the heathen, and no man liveth to himself says the holy Ghost, Rom. 14.5.
3. A Sobrium and savourly collection of grace received, will make you live best to Others, No man is born to himself, Says the heathen, and no man lives to himself Says the holy Ghost, Rom. 14.5.
Now, we shall best seek our neighbours good, to edification, when we keep up a sence of our own wants and weaknesses, supplies and succours, we shall thereby be like the good Scribe, Matth. 13. ver. 52. which is instrutied to the kingdome of heaven, who hath things new and old in his treasury, to bring forth upon every occasion:
Now, we shall best seek our neighbours good, to edification, when we keep up a sense of our own Wants and Weaknesses, supplies and succours, we shall thereby be like the good Scribe, Matthew 13. ver. 52. which is instrutied to the Kingdom of heaven, who hath things new and old in his treasury, to bring forth upon every occasion:
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and therefore draw them out to their babes, that they may be drawn; or like Aromatical trees, which sweat out their soveraign gummes and oyls: But alas!
and Therefore draw them out to their babes, that they may be drawn; or like Aromatical trees, which sweat out their sovereign gums and oils: But alas!
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how many dry breasts have we every where? and those that are full have sore nibbles, that will not give suck because of the painfulness in drawing? Truely,
how many dry breasts have we every where? and those that Are full have soar nibbles, that will not give suck Because of the painfulness in drawing? Truly,
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and to publish my thoughts by way of brotherly advice unto them, that a wise and faithful improvement of our own cases and graces, would excellently advantage the good of our neighbours:
and to publish my thoughts by Way of brotherly Advice unto them, that a wise and faithful improvement of our own cases and graces, would excellently advantage the good of our neighbours:
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1. Your own experiences faithfully communicated will marveilously encourage young Converts, they will be as a staff in the hand of the weak, whereon to stay:
1. Your own experiences faithfully communicated will marvelously encourage young Converts, they will be as a staff in the hand of the weak, whereon to stay:
New beginners have many fears and pull-backs at their first setting forth for heaven; many adversaries that do way-lay them, and many enemies that do pursue them;
New beginners have many fears and pull-backs At their First setting forth for heaven; many Adversaries that doe waylay them, and many enemies that do pursue them;
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and that every moment, Isa. 27. vers. 3. Bendes, when the Lord gives a converted sinner a vision of himself, lets him see his own vileness, the heaps of sin and lust, the springs and falls of corruption in his nature;
and that every moment, Isaiah 27. vers. 3. Bends, when the Lord gives a converted sinner a vision of himself, lets him see his own vileness, the heaps of since and lust, the springs and falls of corruption in his nature;
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as if he had said, One great reason (next to the secret purpose of his own free grace) why this grace of our Lord Jesus Christ was so exceeding abundant towards me,
as if he had said, One great reason (next to the secret purpose of his own free grace) why this grace of our Lord jesus christ was so exceeding abundant towards me,
Oh how would a wounded spirit, yet healing, a broken heart binding, and a drooping soul reviving from such discoveries of misery and mercy, of guilt and grace, sin and salvation!
O how would a wounded Spirit, yet healing, a broken heart binding, and a drooping soul reviving from such discoveries of misery and mercy, of guilt and grace, since and salvation!
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the work of Redemption in all its causalities, concurrences, and qualifications, is so mysterious, wrapt up so much in the glory of divine wisdome, held forth under such seeming impossibilities to carnal reason,
the work of Redemption in all its Casualties, concurrences, and qualifications, is so mysterious, wrapped up so much in the glory of divine Wisdom, held forth under such seeming impossibilities to carnal reason,
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and contradictions to corrupt nature, that they are ready to cry out, How can these things be? John 3. vers. 4. And if these things be so, who then can be saved? Luke 18. vers. 26. and are afraid to give assent unto those deep Mysteries, as the truths of God;
and contradictions to corrupt nature, that they Are ready to cry out, How can these things be? John 3. vers. 4. And if these things be so, who then can be saved? Luke 18. vers. 26. and Are afraid to give assent unto those deep Mysteres, as the truths of God;
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and divers miracles and gifss of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will, Heb. 2.3, 4. so that they do willingly embrace this so great salvation; yet alas!
and diverse Miracles and gifss of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will, Hebrew 2.3, 4. so that they do willingly embrace this so great salvation; yet alas!
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the greatest work of faith is behind, and that is to live upon the promises, to appropriate Jesus Christ, to put on Christ, to believe that he is made unto us of God, wisdom, righteousness, holiness and redemption, 1 Cor. 1.30. Christus vivit, Christ liveth was Luthers motto, and Christ liveth in me, loveth me, and gave himself for me, is the language of true faith, Gal. 2.20. true faith individuateth Christ, and appropriateth him to a mans self, this is the pith and power of particular faith: But ah!
the greatest work of faith is behind, and that is to live upon the promises, to Appropriate jesus christ, to put on christ, to believe that he is made unto us of God, Wisdom, righteousness, holiness and redemption, 1 Cor. 1.30. Christus vivit, christ lives was Luthers motto, and christ lives in me, loves me, and gave himself for me, is the language of true faith, Gal. 2.20. true faith individuate christ, and appropriateth him to a men self, this is the pith and power of particular faith: But ah!
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how long doth many a poor soul lye upon the bankes of Jordan, before he can waft over to the land of Canaan: Some of the Saints have many a hard pull for faith;
how long does many a poor soul lie upon the banks of Jordan, before he can waft over to the land of Canaan: some of the Saints have many a hard pull for faith;
Why now, if strong believers, who have the work of faith fulfilled in their hearts with some power, 2 Thess. 1.11. who have passed through the several stages of fear and faith, and have found those very fears and troubles in their own souls;
Why now, if strong believers, who have the work of faith fulfilled in their hearts with Some power, 2 Thess 1.11. who have passed through the several stages of Fear and faith, and have found those very fears and Troubles in their own Souls;
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if such would receive the weak in faith affeciu charitatis, into the bosome and embracement of Christian love, not making them question-sick by doubtful disputations, Rom. 14.1.
if such would receive the weak in faith affeciu charitatis, into the bosom and embracement of Christian love, not making them question-sick by doubtful disputations, Rom. 14.1.
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and hath peace with God through Jesus Christ, Rom. 5. vers. 1. yea, joy in God, through Jesus Christ, by whom he hath now received the attonement, vers. 10. Thou I say, a believer cannot spare any oyl, out of his own vessel, to supply the want of another with,
and hath peace with God through jesus christ, Rom. 5. vers. 1. yea, joy in God, through jesus christ, by whom he hath now received the atonement, vers. 10. Thou I say, a believer cannot spare any oil, out of his own vessel, to supply the want of Another with,
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nor work faith in his heart, (that being the peculiar work of the Lord Jesus, Heb. 12. ver. 2.) yet such discoveries as these will mightily raise up the heart of a sinking Christian,
nor work faith in his heart, (that being the peculiar work of the Lord jesus, Hebrew 12. ver. 2.) yet such discoveries as these will mightily raise up the heart of a sinking Christian,
which cases the Saints of God do usually meet withal, whilest they are at home in the body, and in the Apostles sense, absent from the Lord, 2 Cor. 5. ver. 6. 1. You that are experienced Christians may much underprop a timorous and faint-hearted Professour in dayes of Persecution;
which cases the Saints of God do usually meet withal, whilst they Are At home in the body, and in the Apostles sense, absent from the Lord, 2 Cor. 5. ver. 6. 1. You that Are experienced Christians may much underprop a timorous and fainthearted Professor in days of Persecution;
But I fear I shall wrong the cause and Gospel of Jesus Christ, in that I shall not be able to give an answer to them that ask me, a reason of the hope that is in me, 1 Pet. 3. ver. 15. nor repel the subtil arguments, which will be drawn up against the Truth,
But I Fear I shall wrong the cause and Gospel of jesus christ, in that I shall not be able to give an answer to them that ask me, a reason of the hope that is in me, 1 Pet. 3. ver. 15. nor repel the subtle Arguments, which will be drawn up against the Truth,
and weak in judgment, but I found that promise made good unto me, Luke 21. ver. 15. I will give you a mouth and wisdome, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay or resist;
and weak in judgement, but I found that promise made good unto me, Lycia 21. ver. 15. I will give you a Mouth and Wisdom, which all your Adversaries shall not be able to gainsay or resist;
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How bravely did Anne Ascue, Alice Driver, and other poor women, answer the Doctours, and put them to a nonplus? Fear not then, For it shall be given you in that same hour, what you shall speak, Matth. 10. vers. 19. A Second Complaint of a poor Christian is this;
How bravely did Anne Ascue, Alice Driver, and other poor women, answer the Doctors, and put them to a nonplus? fear not then, For it shall be given you in that same hour, what you shall speak, Matthew 10. vers. 19. A Second Complaint of a poor Christian is this;
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I have wife and children to take care for, my heart goes out exceeding much unto them, it goes very near me, to bring them into an estate of want and povertie;
I have wife and children to take care for, my heart Goes out exceeding much unto them, it Goes very near me, to bring them into an estate of want and poverty;
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I shall be loath to draw up mine own will in mine own bloud, and give away all mine Estate from my dear relations, that strangers shall inherit my labours,
I shall be loath to draw up mine own will in mine own blood, and give away all mine Estate from my dear relations, that Strangers shall inherit my labours,
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I had a fair inheritance descended upon me, had much improved it by my care and industry, God gave me a fruitfull vine, with many Olive branches round about my Table, which made my heart full loath to forsake all, and to follow Christ;
I had a fair inheritance descended upon me, had much improved it by my care and industry, God gave me a fruitful vine, with many Olive branches round about my Table, which made my heart full loath to forsake all, and to follow christ;
and drawn up my relations to that height of self-denial, that they spake to me the words of Origen to his Father Leonides (who suffered in the fifth Persecution) Cave tibi, Mr. Fox, Act. & Mon. vol. 1. pag. 70. ne quid propter nos aliud quam martyrii constanter faciendi prospositum cogites;
and drawn up my relations to that height of self-denial, that they spoke to me the words of Origen to his Father Leonides (who suffered in the fifth Persecution) Cave tibi, Mr. Fox, Act. & Mon. vol. 1. page. 70. ne quid propter nos Aliud quam Martyr Constanter faciendi prospositum cogites;
so that I was able to take joyfully the spoiling of my goods, knowing that in heaven I had a better and more enduring substance, Heb. 10. ver. 34. and to trust my self and family in the hands of that Jesus Christ, who hath given this assurance to every one, that hath forsaken houses or lands,
so that I was able to take joyfully the spoiling of my goods, knowing that in heaven I had a better and more enduring substance, Hebrew 10. ver. 34. and to trust my self and family in the hands of that jesus christ, who hath given this assurance to every one, that hath forsaken houses or Lands,
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for his name sake, that he shall receive an hundred fold, and shall inherit eternal life Matth. 19. ver. 29. and to take his word, who hath said, I will never leave thee,
for his name sake, that he shall receive an hundred fold, and shall inherit Eternal life Matthew 19. ver. 29. and to take his word, who hath said, I will never leave thee,
and shall be farre from the courage of that brave Martyr Bishop Hooper, who, being brought to the stake, at Glocester, a box with a pardon in it was set before him, which when he knew, he cryed out, If you love my soul, away with it;
and shall be Far from the courage of that brave Martyr Bishop Hooper, who, being brought to the stake, At Gloucester, a box with a pardon in it was Set before him, which when he knew, he cried out, If you love my soul, away with it;
and was so fraught with Christian magnanimity, that I am humbly bold to perswade my self, (had I then been call'd to it) I should have suffered Martyrdome with much cheerfulness,
and was so fraught with Christian magnanimity, that I am humbly bold to persuade my self, (had I then been called to it) I should have suffered Martyrdom with much cheerfulness,
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and comfort, I had that set upon my heart, which was upon Mr. Bilney 's, who being told, that fire was very hot, replyed, I know it, having often tryed it, by putting my singer into the flame of a candle;
and Comfort, I had that Set upon my heart, which was upon Mr. Bilney is, who being told, that fire was very hight, replied, I know it, having often tried it, by putting my singer into the flame of a candle;
How did the Primitive Martyrs, and our Marian Sufferers comfort and encourage one another against the day of slaughter? And certainly, the Christians of our time, would best live to their weak Brethren,
How did the Primitive Martyrs, and our Marian Sufferers Comfort and encourage one Another against the day of slaughter? And Certainly, the Christians of our time, would best live to their weak Brothers,
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It is the Devils masterpeice of pollicy, to perswade tempted Saints, that their sorrow is great, that their sorrow is from the Lord, that their great sorrow is from the Lord, in a way of fierce anger,
It is the Devils masterpeice of policy, to persuade tempted Saints, that their sorrow is great, that their sorrow is from the Lord, that their great sorrow is from the Lord, in a Way of fierce anger,
when she sayes, Job 2. ver. 9. Dost thou still retain thine integrity? Dost thou fear God still? love God still? have honourable thoughts of God still? canst thou imagine, that God should send,
when she Says, Job 2. ver. 9. Dost thou still retain thine integrity? Dost thou Fear God still? love God still? have honourable thoughts of God still? Canst thou imagine, that God should send,
or suffer all these evils upon thee, and yet love thee, yet bear the good-will of a Father unto thee? surely no, thou puttest a wrong Interpretation upon these sad providences,
or suffer all these evils upon thee, and yet love thee, yet bear the goodwill of a Father unto thee? surely no, thou puttest a wrong Interpretation upon these sad providences,
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or speaking ill, as, 1 Kings 21. vers. 10. The false witnesses laid it to Naboths charge, That he did blaspheme God and the King, yet the word is, Berekath — from Bereck, Thus Job 1. v. 5. and Ver. 11. the same is used;
or speaking ill, as, 1 Kings 21. vers. 10. The false Witnesses laid it to Naboth's charge, That he did Blaspheme God and the King, yet the word is, Berekath — from Bereck, Thus Job 1. v. 5. and Ver. 11. the same is used;
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so that, we need not study Arguments to acquit our Translatours of blame, for rendring the word Curse God; This reason is given by a learned Expositour, That the crime of blaspemy was so odious,
so that, we need not study Arguments to acquit our Translators of blame, for rendering the word Curse God; This reason is given by a learned Expositor, That the crime of blasphemy was so odious,
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and so have a speedy cure of all thy sores and sorrows; Thus Mr. Caryl gives the sence, page 281. and better it is to dy painfully, then live miserably:
and so have a speedy cure of all thy sores and sorrows; Thus Mr. Caryl gives the sense, page 281. and better it is to die painfully, then live miserably:
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yet he should bless and praise God under them, why should she add, and die? this would not have made him culpable before man, much less, more provoked God against him:
yet he should bless and praise God under them, why should she add, and die? this would not have made him culpable before man, much less, more provoked God against him:
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2. Satan by this means would best reach the end he proposed, and prove the truth of what he had asserted, chap. 1.11. Put forth thy hand now and touch all his substance, and he will curse thee to thy face. So chap. 2.5. Oh the experience of tempted Saints is the best Expositor of this place;
2. Satan by this means would best reach the end he proposed, and prove the truth of what he had asserted, chap. 1.11. Put forth thy hand now and touch all his substance, and he will curse thee to thy face. So chap. 2.5. O the experience of tempted Saints is the best Expositor of this place;
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and then that finding wellcome, as the seed and spawn of an opinion and sect, he wrigled in his whole body and tail also, by bold and blasphemous oaths, curses, and Atheistical conclusions:
and then that finding welcome, as the seed and spawn of an opinion and sect, he wriggled in his Whole body and tail also, by bold and blasphemous Oaths, curses, and Atheistical conclusions:
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Ah friends its our wisdom obstare principiis, to stop the first leak that is sprung, to scatter the first puff of this smoak, which riseth from the bottomless pit,
Ah Friends its our Wisdom obstare principiis, to stop the First leak that is sprung, to scatter the First puff of this smoke, which Riseth from the bottomless pit,
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and that God is faithful in his supplies and succors, when they are tempted, and therefore the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the father of mercies,
and that God is faithful in his supplies and succors, when they Are tempted, and Therefore the God and father of our Lord jesus christ, the father of Mercies,
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and God of all comfort, who hath comforted us in all our trioulation (through temptation) hath enabled us to comfort you in these your troubles, by the comfort wherewith we our selves have been comforted of God, 2 Cor. 1.3, 4. for as the crosses so the comforts of Saints are parallel,
and God of all Comfort, who hath comforted us in all our trioulation (through temptation) hath enabled us to Comfort you in these your Troubles, by the Comfort wherewith we our selves have been comforted of God, 2 Cor. 1.3, 4. for as the Crosses so the comforts of Saints Are parallel,
it is the presence of God, that giveth light and life unto the soul, and therefore when God hides his face they are troubled, Psal. 30.7. This cast the Spouse into a swooning fit, you may finde her dead up the ground, Cant. 5.6. My soul failed, ceased all vital operation;
it is the presence of God, that gives Light and life unto the soul, and Therefore when God hides his face they Are troubled, Psalm 30.7. This cast the Spouse into a swooning fit, you may find her dead up the ground, Cant 5.6. My soul failed, ceased all vital operation;
How at such a time as this, if Ministers and Christian friends apply promise after promise, speak comfort in the sweetest and most Evangelicat strain that can be,
How At such a time as this, if Ministers and Christian Friends apply promise After promise, speak Comfort in the Sweetest and most Evangelical strain that can be,
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If Israel make them a golden calf, it is in the absence of Moses, and if ever Satan gain upon the Saints, it must be when Christ is withdrawn, he knows that,
If Israel make them a golden calf, it is in the absence of Moses, and if ever Satan gain upon the Saints, it must be when christ is withdrawn, he knows that,
and therefore he presseth hard upon them at such a time, now I am much perswaded that if an experienced Christian would make an humble and faithful narrative of his own condition to a deserted Saint,
and Therefore he Presseth hard upon them At such a time, now I am much persuaded that if an experienced Christian would make an humble and faithful narrative of his own condition to a deserted Saint,
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time was when the Lord hid his face from me, when the lovingkindnesses of God were shut up in displeasure against me, when I had lost all communion with God, all sense of pardoning and accepting grace with God,
time was when the Lord hid his face from me, when the Loving-kindnesses of God were shut up in displeasure against me, when I had lost all communion with God, all sense of pardoning and accepting grace with God,
and argued clearly and convincingly concerning my spirituall estate, proving by evident demonstrations that I was in a state of grace, a child of God an heir of life,
and argued clearly and convincingly Concerning my spiritual estate, proving by evident demonstrations that I was in a state of grace, a child of God an heir of life,
so full of fraud and fallacies, that all my friends could not answer them, and could with that readiness answer all their arguments, that there was none could tell how to oppose me,
so full of fraud and fallacies, that all my Friends could not answer them, and could with that readiness answer all their Arguments, that there was none could tell how to oppose me,
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these experiments, as to desertion, and as to consolation, as to the withdrawings, and the returns of Gods favour, would marvailously revive a drooping Saint,
these experiments, as to desertion, and as to consolation, as to the withdrawings, and the returns of God's favour, would marvelously revive a drooping Saint,
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Come see a man which told me all things that ever I did, is not this the Christ? says the woman to the Samaritanes, Joh. 4.29. and upon this they went out of the City and came unto him;
Come see a man which told me all things that ever I did, is not this the christ? Says the woman to the Samaritans, John 4.29. and upon this they went out of the city and Come unto him;
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this was the method of Saint John in his first Epistle ch. 1.1, 3. That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon,
this was the method of Saint John in his First Epistle changed. 1.1, 3. That which was from the beginning, which we have herd, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon,
when they find that the eye hath need of the hand, and the head of the foot, 1 Cor. 12.21. that they are mutually dependent upon, and mutually serviceable one to another:
when they find that the eye hath need of the hand, and the head of the foot, 1 Cor. 12.21. that they Are mutually dependent upon, and mutually serviceable one to Another:
4. You will live best to others, when you draw forth the sense and experience, which ye have found of the love of God, by way of hope and helpfulness unto those that mourn under the want of the spirits witness to their Son-ship and salvation;
4. You will live best to Others, when you draw forth the sense and experience, which you have found of the love of God, by Way of hope and helpfulness unto those that mourn under the want of the spirits witness to their Sonship and salvation;
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as a good bargain indeed, if purchased with the loss of all outward enjoyments? and how is it with many as it was with Paul, in another case, 2 Cor. 2.13. I had not rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother:
as a good bargain indeed, if purchased with the loss of all outward enjoyments? and how is it with many as it was with Paul, in Another case, 2 Cor. 2.13. I had not rest in my Spirit, Because I found not Titus my brother:
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Certainty of salvation is this Titus, the absence whereof fills the soul with a strange unquietness, breathing after it in every duty, in every ordinance, in every promise;
Certainty of salvation is this Titus, the absence whereof fills the soul with a strange unquietness, breathing After it in every duty, in every Ordinance, in every promise;
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That certainty of salvation is attainable, is a clear truth, 1 Joh. 5.13. These things write I unto you, that believe on the name of the Son of God, that ye may know ye have eternal life, not with the certainty of hope onely (as the Papists say) but of faith also, in the foretastes of after-blessedness, Apoc. 2.17. To him that overcome will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, with a new name written in it, which no man knoweth, saving he that hath received it;
That certainty of salvation is attainable, is a clear truth, 1 John 5.13. These things write I unto you, that believe on the name of the Son of God, that you may know you have Eternal life, not with the certainty of hope only (as the Papists say) but of faith also, in the foretastes of after-blessedness, Apocalypse 2.17. To him that overcome will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, with a new name written in it, which no man Knoweth, Saving he that hath received it;
indeed, this sealing of the holy Spirit of Promise, is a certain divine impression of light, a certain unexpressable assurance that we are the Sons of God;
indeed, this sealing of the holy Spirit of Promise, is a certain divine impression of Light, a certain unexpressable assurance that we Are the Sons of God;
it is a wondrous thing, and if there were not some Christians, that do feel it and know it, you might believe that there was no such thing, that it were but a fancy and Enthusiasme;
it is a wondrous thing, and if there were not Some Christians, that do feel it and know it, you might believe that there was no such thing, that it were but a fancy and Enthusiasm;
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and led them by their ports within the view, yea to the suburbes of heavenly Jerusalem? telling them, this course we steered, we were much in prayer, much in an humble attendance upon Gospel-appointments, much in searching of the Holy Scriptures, much in contesting against all corruptions, much in a due and serious tryal of our own spiritual estate,
and led them by their ports within the view, yea to the suburbs of heavenly Jerusalem? telling them, this course we steered, we were much in prayer, much in an humble attendance upon Gospel-appointments, much in searching of the Holy Scriptures, much in contesting against all corruptions, much in a due and serious trial of our own spiritual estate,
We did not go to the university of election, untill we had been at the Grammer-School of vocation (as one saith) we began below at our sanctification, at the work and truth of grace in our hearts,
We did not go to the University of election, until we had been At the Grammer-School of vocation (as one Says) we began below At our sanctification, At the work and truth of grace in our hearts,
we framed a Sillogisme of assurance from the witness of water and blood, and the Lord at length, superadded the witness of his spirit: This we did and blessed be the Lord, we are sealed with that holy spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance,
we framed a Syllogism of assurance from the witness of water and blood, and the Lord At length, superadded the witness of his Spirit: This we did and blessed be the Lord, we Are sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, which is the earnest of our inheritance,
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though it tarry, wait for it, because it will surely come, and will not tarry, Hab. 2.3. we can set our seal of experience to this truth, though we waited long, yet the vision hath spoken;
though it tarry, wait for it, Because it will surely come, and will not tarry, Hab. 2.3. we can Set our seal of experience to this truth, though we waited long, yet the vision hath spoken;
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and good hope through grace, will comfort your hearts and stablish you in every good word and work, 2 Thess. 2.16, 17. O how may the Saints of God, in all these cases, mutually contribute to the comforting, councelling, supporting,
and good hope through grace, will Comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work, 2 Thess 2.16, 17. O how may the Saints of God, in all these cases, mutually contribute to the comforting, Counseling, supporting,
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if they would often meet together in love, and sharpen each other by holy conferrences? may not the neglect of Christian communion rightly managed, be much a cause of our divisions,
if they would often meet together in love, and sharpen each other by holy conferences? may not the neglect of Christian communion rightly managed, be much a cause of our divisions,
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and animosities? and would it not be a healing means, as to love and union amongst the Saints? would it not procure a right understanding to prevent Schisms and parties? would it not meeken the spirits of dissenting brethren? would it not dash those hot vapors, which fly up into the heads of many,
and animosities? and would it not be a healing means, as to love and Union among the Saints? would it not procure a right understanding to prevent Schisms and parties? would it not meeken the spirits of dissenting brothers? would it not dash those hight vapours, which fly up into the Heads of many,
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and distemper their brains with notions and niceties? and may it not through the blessing of God, have an hopefull tendency to the quickening, comforting, confirming,
and distemper their brains with notions and niceties? and may it not through the blessing of God, have an hopeful tendency to the quickening, comforting, confirming,
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for those that feared him and thought upon his name, &c. What an encouraging practice of the Saints and promise of the Lord is here, to quicken us up to a suitable carriage? we have had much talk of Classical Assemblies, of teaching and ruling Elders to advance the discipline of Christ:
for those that feared him and Thought upon his name, etc. What an encouraging practice of the Saints and promise of the Lord is Here, to quicken us up to a suitable carriage? we have had much talk of Classical Assemblies, of teaching and ruling Elders to advance the discipline of christ:
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and Christians, to advance the doctrine, and life, and holiness of the Lord Jesus? and that now the Lord hath given all his Churches rest throughout his Nation, we may walk in the fear of the Lord and comfort of the holy Ghost with one lip and one shoulder consulting our mutual edification,
and Christians, to advance the Doctrine, and life, and holiness of the Lord jesus? and that now the Lord hath given all his Churches rest throughout his nation, we may walk in the Fear of the Lord and Comfort of the holy Ghost with one lip and one shoulder consulting our mutual edification,
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how earthly-minded, how obstinate, how foolish, and vain you have been; and how you were in the broad way to destruction, yet altogether senceless and stupid,
how earthly-minded, how obstinate, how foolish, and vain you have been; and how you were in the broad Way to destruction, yet altogether senseless and stupid,
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and now being justified by his grace, you are made heirs according to the hope of eternal life, Tit. 3.6 Now by grace you are acquitted from the guilt of sins,
and now being justified by his grace, you Are made Heirs according to the hope of Eternal life, Tit. 3.6 Now by grace you Are acquitted from the guilt of Sins,
And friends, who knows whether the same mercy be not laid up in store for you? whether the same blessed change may not be wrought in you? whether the same kindness a d love of God our Saviour may not manifest it self to you? Surely discourses of this nature (which you may enlarge upon occasion, according to the teachings of the good spirit of God) may work in them a sense of danger and hope of delivery upon a saving account:
And Friends, who knows whither the same mercy be not laid up in store for you? whither the same blessed change may not be wrought in you? whither the same kindness a worser love of God our Saviour may not manifest it self to you? Surely discourses of this nature (which you may enlarge upon occasion, according to the teachings of the good Spirit of God) may work in them a sense of danger and hope of delivery upon a Saving account:
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they have a word of command, Ecc. 11.1. To cast their bread upon the waters, giving a portion to seven, and also to eight. So Heb. 13.16. To do good and to communicate forget not, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased, and Gal. 6.10.
they have a word of command, ecc 11.1. To cast their bred upon the waters, giving a portion to seven, and also to eight. So Hebrew 13.16. To do good and to communicate forget not, for with such Sacrifices God is well pleased, and Gal. 6.10.
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and more liberal charity towards the houshold of faith; and I doubt not, much water runs out at these two spouts, of Mercy and Charity, that this testimony may be given of many of the Saints, 2 Cor. 8.3. That to their power, yea and beyond their power, they are willing to supply the wants of their fellow-Christians, yea fellow-creatures also:
and more liberal charity towards the household of faith; and I doubt not, much water runs out At these two spouts, of Mercy and Charity, that this testimony may be given of many of the Saints, 2 Cor. 8.3. That to their power, yea and beyond their power, they Are willing to supply the Wants of their fellow-Christians, yea fellow-creatures also:
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and indeed it would be much their shame, and more their sin, if men of carnal principles and worldly expectancies, outstrip them in obedience to this great Gospel command, Prov. 19.17. He that hath pitty upon the poor, lendeth unto the Lord, and that which he hath given, will he pay him again.
and indeed it would be much their shame, and more their since, if men of carnal principles and worldly Expectancies, outstrip them in Obedience to this great Gospel command, Curae 19.17. He that hath pity upon the poor, dares unto the Lord, and that which he hath given, will he pay him again.
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2. They have a great hand in procuring the blessing of God upon their carnal neighbors though God is good to all, making his Sun to rise on the evil and sending rain on the unjust, Mat. 5.45. bearing witness to his goodness and God-head in all nations, by giving rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling the hearts of men with food and gladness, Act. 14.17.
2. They have a great hand in procuring the blessing of God upon their carnal neighbours though God is good to all, making his Sun to rise on the evil and sending rain on the unjust, Mathew 5.45. bearing witness to his Goodness and Godhead in all Nations, by giving rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling the hearts of men with food and gladness, Act. 14.17.
Laban the Syrian learned this by experience, that the Lord blessed him as to his outward estate, for Jacobs sake, Gen. 30.27. Potiphar saw this also, chap. 39.5.
Laban the Syrian learned this by experience, that the Lord blessed him as to his outward estate, for Jacobs sake, Gen. 30.27. Potiphar saw this also, chap. 39.5.
It came to pass, from the time that Potiphar had made Joseph overseer in his house, that the Lord blessed the Egyptians house for Josephs sake and the blessing of the Lord was upon all that be had in the house, and in the field;
It Come to pass, from the time that Potiphar had made Joseph overseer in his house, that the Lord blessed the egyptians house for Josephs sake and the blessing of the Lord was upon all that be had in the house, and in the field;
and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth fruit, Jam. 4.17. make much then of Jacobs, Josephs, and Elijahs; O ye men of the world, you'l miss them in your barns and in your borders, I'le warrant you when they are gone.
and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth fruit, Jam. 4.17. make much then of Jacobs, Josephs, and Elijahs; Oh you men of the world, You'll miss them in your Barns and in your borders, I'll warrant you when they Are gone.
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when the Angel was now stretching forth his hand to destroy it, 1 Chron. 21.15, 16, 17. And truely how should we admire the goodness of the Lord, that the plague hath rid circuit through most Nations in the world in late years,
when the Angel was now stretching forth his hand to destroy it, 1 Chronicles 21.15, 16, 17. And truly how should we admire the Goodness of the Lord, that the plague hath rid circuit through most nations in the world in late Years,
Nay farther, it is upon the account of the Saints, that the world continues, that the fire of God doth not kindle upon the whole Creation, which is combustible to melt the heavens and burn up the earth, with the works that are therein, the floud of waters was onely respited,
Nay farther, it is upon the account of the Saints, that the world continues, that the fire of God does not kindle upon the Whole Creation, which is combustible to melt the heavens and burn up the earth, with the works that Are therein, the flood of waters was only respited,
then the Lord rained fire and brimstone upon Sodom, Gen. 19. ver. 23, 24. 2 Pet. 3. v. 9. The Lord is long-suffering, to us ward, not willing that any of his should perish;
then the Lord reigned fire and brimstone upon Sodom, Gen. 19. ver. 23, 24. 2 Pet. 3. v. 9. The Lord is long-suffering, to us ward, not willing that any of his should perish;
5. And Lastly, The Saints of God may mostly advantage their carnal neighbours, in promoting their conversion, herein they would shew themselves friends indeed,
5. And Lastly, The Saints of God may mostly advantage their carnal neighbours, in promoting their conversion, herein they would show themselves Friends indeed,
How much more doth the Law of God and Christian love, oblige every true Israelite indeed, to bring a straggling Prodigal home to his Fathers house? All the Saints own it as their duty, to glorifie God in their generation;
How much more does the Law of God and Christian love, oblige every true Israelite indeed, to bring a straggling Prodigal home to his Father's house? All the Saints own it as their duty, to Glorify God in their generation;
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then by telling, Ʋnless the Lord had been their help, their soules had well nigh dwelt in silence? by making a faithfull narrative of their own conditions, by nature and by grace? when and how the goodness of the Lord was made known unto them upon a saving account? Some of the Saints, I may boldly affirm, have taken this course and prospered:
then by telling, Ʋnless the Lord had been their help, their Souls had well High dwelled in silence? by making a faithful narrative of their own conditions, by nature and by grace? when and how the Goodness of the Lord was made known unto them upon a Saving account? some of the Saints, I may boldly affirm, have taken this course and prospered:
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others have such honorable thoughts of a Gospel Ministery, rightly called and qualified, that they judg the anointing of the Lord to be upon them onely for that work,
Others have such honourable thoughts of a Gospel Ministry, rightly called and qualified, that they judge the anointing of the Lord to be upon them only for that work,
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and load them with many foul aspersions, that they may the better get their work out of their hands, I mean, their people from under their Ministerial care,
and load them with many foul Aspersions, that they may the better get their work out of their hands, I mean, their people from under their Ministerial care,
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and people of God, who bring in damnable heresies, to draw away disciples after them, by reason of whome the way of truth is evil spoken of, 2 Pet. 2. vers. 1, 2. formerly made good in those reproaches, which were cast upon Religion by the Pagans in the Primitive times,
and people of God, who bring in damnable heresies, to draw away Disciples After them, by reason of whom the Way of truth is evil spoken of, 2 Pet. 2. vers. 1, 2. formerly made good in those Reproaches, which were cast upon Religion by the Pagans in the Primitive times,
and for the spiritual edification of his Church, Eph. 4. ver. 8, 11, 12. Bless God for those able pens, who have with much learning, gravitie, weightiness of Arguments,
and for the spiritual edification of his Church, Ephesians 4. ver. 8, 11, 12. Bless God for those able pens, who have with much learning, gravity, weightiness of Arguments,
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and also thankfully acknowledg the integrity and faithfulness of the Civil and Supream power, which hath been as a covering Cherub to the godly Ministery, notwithstanding the many temptations which have been upon them to the contrary;
and also thankfully acknowledge the integrity and faithfulness of the Civil and Supreme power, which hath been as a covering Cherub to the godly Ministry, notwithstanding the many temptations which have been upon them to the contrary;
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so as a suitable return, both to God, and good men, I make it my humble proposal to my reverend brethren of the Ministery, that they would strengthen the hands of the Lords people,
so as a suitable return, both to God, and good men, I make it my humble proposal to my reverend brothers of the Ministry, that they would strengthen the hands of the lords people,
and by encouraging Arguments quicken them up to lay out themselves in their several capacities, and in a wise improvement in their several advantages, to win over sinners unto God:
and by encouraging Arguments quicken them up to lay out themselves in their several capacities, and in a wise improvement in their several advantages, to win over Sinners unto God:
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If Eldad and Medad prophesie in the camp, why should Joshua dislike it, my Lord Moses forbid them? If the Christians of our respective Congregations should keep up private communion amongst themselves, at due times, and in due order;
If Eldad and Medad prophesy in the camp, why should joshua dislike it, my Lord Moses forbid them? If the Christians of our respective Congregations should keep up private communion among themselves, At due times, and in due order;
or if sober and experienced Christians should minister words of advice, and exhortation, to their carnal neighbours, provided, they do it out of right principles, to right ends,
or if Sobrium and experienced Christians should minister words of Advice, and exhortation, to their carnal neighbours, provided, they do it out of right principles, to right ends,
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would it not hear ill, if we should cry to my Lord M•ses, to forbid them? rather let us say, Would God, that all the Lords people were Prophets, Ver. 29. and that the Lord would put his spirit upon them, that they may receive abilities from God, to minister unto others, That God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, 1 Pet. 4. ver. 12. O then, my dear Christian brethren, rise up in the name and might of our Lord Jesus Christ, seek the eternal welfare of your carnall neighbours, I will not enlarge upon directions,
would it not hear ill, if we should cry to my Lord M•ses, to forbid them? rather let us say, Would God, that all the lords people were prophets, Ver. 29. and that the Lord would put his Spirit upon them, that they may receive abilities from God, to minister unto Others, That God in all things may be glorified through jesus christ, 1 Pet. 4. ver. 12. O then, my dear Christian brothers, rise up in the name and might of our Lord jesus christ, seek the Eternal welfare of your carnal neighbours, I will not enlarge upon directions,
onely entreat you, that with modesty, and Christian sobriety, you would observe the boundaries that the Lord himself hath set betwixt a called Ministery, and a Christian Laity:
only entreat you, that with modesty, and Christian sobriety, you would observe the boundaries that the Lord himself hath Set betwixt a called Ministry, and a Christian Laity:
and be faithfull in discoursing over experienced mercies from God: If you meet with sinners, that are hardened in their wayes, obstinate, wilfull, and sermon-proof;
and be faithful in discoursing over experienced Mercies from God: If you meet with Sinners, that Are hardened in their ways, obstinate, wilful, and Sermonproof;
tell them, so it was with you, (I doubt not it hath been some of your cases) but when the Lord came in upon you by the thorow convictions of his Spirit, he awakened your consciences to such a sight of sin,
tell them, so it was with you, (I doubt not it hath been Some of your cases) but when the Lord Come in upon you by the thorough convictions of his Spirit, he awakened your Consciences to such a sighed of since,
and sence of wrath, filled your soules with such terrours from the Law, and softened your hearts with such a shower of Gospel grace, that you were immediately humbled, broken and brought in, you threw down your weapons, begg'd a parly,
and sense of wrath, filled your Souls with such terrors from the Law, and softened your hearts with such a shower of Gospel grace, that you were immediately humbled, broken and brought in, you threw down your weapons, begged a parley,
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You found such a strange and secret work upon your hearts, that you cryed out with Saul, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Acts 9. ver. 6. and Ephraim - like, Though you had been as a young bullock unaccustomed to the yoke,
You found such a strange and secret work upon your hearts, that you cried out with Saul, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Acts 9. ver. 6. and Ephraim - like, Though you had been as a young bullock unaccustomed to the yoke,
God will break their stomachs, soften their iron sinews, subdue their Gospel-enmity, and give them a spirit of holy compliance with his blessed wayes and will;
God will break their stomachs, soften their iron sinews, subdue their Gospel-enmity, and give them a Spirit of holy compliance with his blessed ways and will;
and his Word hath filled with such sad apprehensions of sin, and wrath, that they cry out with them, Acts 2. vers. 37. Men and brethren, what shall we do? or with the Jaylour, Acts 16. v. 30. Sirs, what must I do to be saved? tell them, this was your case;
and his Word hath filled with such sad apprehensions of since, and wrath, that they cry out with them, Acts 2. vers. 37. Men and brothers, what shall we do? or with the Jailer, Acts 16. v. 30. Sirs, what must I do to be saved? tell them, this was your case;
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that fill their sails with vain hopes of Salvation, without any saving change wrought upon them, without any inward principles of life & light planted in them,
that fill their sails with vain hope's of Salvation, without any Saving change wrought upon them, without any inward principles of life & Light planted in them,
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now you contest against those lusts which formerly you cherished, now you are broken off from those lewd Companions, with whom you were formerly bound up in wayes of sin;
now you contest against those Lustiest which formerly you cherished, now you Are broken off from those lewd Sodales, with whom you were formerly bound up in ways of since;
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now you act faith upon Jesus Christ for the pardon of sins, rejoyce in him, and have no confidence in the flesh, Phil. 3. ver. 3. Now you are convinced, that grace is the onely way to glory,
now you act faith upon jesus christ for the pardon of Sins, rejoice in him, and have no confidence in the Flesh, Philip 3. ver. 3. Now you Are convinced, that grace is the only Way to glory,
and that now, The God of hope hath filled you with peace and joy through believing, Rom. 15. ver. 13. and you find Christ in you, the hope of glory, Col. 1. ver. 27. Pursue this method,
and that now, The God of hope hath filled you with peace and joy through believing, Rom. 15. ver. 13. and you find christ in you, the hope of glory, Col. 1. ver. 27. Pursue this method,
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and as being the great instrument of new birth, especially when it is faithfully dispensed by faithfull messengers, (Jesus Christ giving a clear proof of his speaking in them, 2 Cor. 13. ver. 3.) yet certainly, Christians as such, (though they do not invade the ministerial Office,
and as being the great Instrument of new birth, especially when it is faithfully dispensed by faithful messengers, (jesus christ giving a clear proof of his speaking in them, 2 Cor. 13. ver. 3.) yet Certainly, Christians as such, (though they do not invade the ministerial Office,
nor loosen one stone in that partition wall, which Christ hath raised up with his own hands, betwixt a called Ministery and converted Layity) may be instrumental to much spiritual good among their carnal relations:
nor loosen one stone in that partition wall, which christ hath raised up with his own hands, betwixt a called Ministry and converted Layity) may be instrumental to much spiritual good among their carnal relations:
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It was much that the Church did towards the gaining over the daughters of Jerusalem, by her commendatory oration of Jesus Christ, Cant. Chap. 5. For. Chap. 6. they put the question, Whether is thy beloved gone? Oh thou fairest among women,
It was much that the Church did towards the gaining over the daughters of Jerusalem, by her commendatory oration of jesus christ, Cant Chap. 5. For. Chap. 6. they put the question, Whither is thy Beloved gone? O thou Fairest among women,
The woman of Samariah did much in ripening those fields, which began to be white unto the harvest, John 4. ver. 28, 29. compared with ver. 39. Surely when the experiences of believers, do run in a paralel line with the words,
The woman of Samaria did much in ripening those fields, which began to be white unto the harvest, John 4. ver. 28, 29. compared with for. 39. Surely when the experiences of believers, do run in a parallel line with the words,
Oh then break your pitchers, that your candles may shine, and give lights to the world, holding forth the word of eternal life unto others, in your several standings and capacities, relative and religious:
O then break your pitchers, that your Candles may shine, and give lights to the world, holding forth the word of Eternal life unto Others, in your several standings and capacities, relative and religious:
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Isa. 53. ver. 10. it is termed the pleasure of the Lord, ve-caphets, Leigh Crit. Sacr. the will of the Lord, that which he wills with greatest pleasure and delight;
Isaiah 53. ver. 10. it is termed the pleasure of the Lord, ve-caphets, Leigh Crit. Sacred the will of the Lord, that which he wills with greatest pleasure and delight;
hence Isa. 62. ver. 4. the Church is called Hephʐibah, that is, my pleasure in her; the parables of the lost sheep and lost son, do fully evidence this, Luke 15. you cannot do a work, that will find greater acceptation with God,
hence Isaiah 62. ver. 4. the Church is called Hephʐibah, that is, my pleasure in her; the parables of the lost sheep and lost son, do Fully evidence this, Lycia 15. you cannot do a work, that will find greater acceptation with God,
so that a reverend Expositour upon the place, brings in God speaking thus, mercy is a thing so pleasing to me, that I desire it at my heart, nothing in the world is so pleasing to me as mercy, & shews that God had rather have it,
so that a reverend Expositor upon the place, brings in God speaking thus, mercy is a thing so pleasing to me, that I desire it At my heart, nothing in the world is so pleasing to me as mercy, & shows that God had rather have it,
O surely the greatest act of mercy which we receive from God, is our reconcilement to him, whereby we are translated from darknesse, into the kingdome of his dear son, that being justified by his grace, we may be made heirs according to the hope of eternall life, Tit. 3. ver. 7. and so, the highest piece of mercy, which we can shew to sinners for God, is to be instrumentall in the saving of them:
Oh surely the greatest act of mercy which we receive from God, is our reconcilement to him, whereby we Are translated from darkness, into the Kingdom of his dear son, that being justified by his grace, we may be made Heirs according to the hope of Eternal life, Tit. 3. ver. 7. and so, the highest piece of mercy, which we can show to Sinners for God, is to be instrumental in the Saving of them:
and adds with thy glory and thy Majesty, implying, that when people fall under him, i. e. are converted and submit unto him, it tends to advance his glorious Majesty, Prov. 14. ver. 28. In the multitude of people is the kings honour:
and adds with thy glory and thy Majesty, implying, that when people fallen under him, i. e. Are converted and submit unto him, it tends to advance his glorious Majesty, Curae 14. ver. 28. In the multitude of people is the Kings honour:
now one great part of Christs honour, as he is King of Zion, consists in the multitude of converts, who being brought over from the devils quarters, become his subjects;
now one great part of Christ honour, as he is King of Zion, consists in the multitude of converts, who being brought over from the Devils quarters, become his subject's;
how is the glory of Christ advanced, when all the valiant men, Ministers, and Christians, go forth in the strength of the spirit of Christ, to fetch off not the bodies onely,
how is the glory of christ advanced, when all the valiant men, Ministers, and Christians, go forth in the strength of the Spirit of christ, to fetch off not the bodies only,
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but the souls also of men and women from Bethshan, and bring them to Jabesh; from sin to sanctity? from Beth-aven to Bethel? Converted ones are as Trophees after victory, living monuments of honour to a conquering Christ, in the places where they live:
but the Souls also of men and women from Bethshan, and bring them to Jabesh; from since to sanctity? from Beth-aven to Bethel? Converted ones Are as Trophies After victory, living monuments of honour to a conquering christ, in the places where they live:
how then should the sence of that honour, which is gained for Christ, in gaining sinners from Sathan unto Christ, act and spirit the Saints in this great undertaking.
how then should the sense of that honour, which is gained for christ, in gaining Sinners from Sathan unto christ, act and Spirit the Saints in this great undertaking.
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how many storms of warre have been upon the land? how fierce and full of rage hath the enemy been? how many plots and engines of policy have been contrived? how have men of popish and prophane principles and spirits, struck at the very root of profession? how have they designed the extirpation of the godly;
how many storms of war have been upon the land? how fierce and full of rage hath the enemy been? how many plots and Engines of policy have been contrived? how have men of popish and profane principles and spirits, struck At the very root of profession? how have they designed the extirpation of the godly;
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I do not say nor think, that all they which lifted up their heads in the late warres under the royall banner, were haters of God nor of his people, as such;
I do not say nor think, that all they which lifted up their Heads in the late wars under the royal banner, were haters of God nor of his people, as such;
though they were lifted up very high in their mistaken zeal, for Kingly interest, and in conscience of the oath of God (which they judged) lay'd such obligations upon them;
though they were lifted up very high in their mistaken zeal, for Kingly Interest, and in conscience of the oath of God (which they judged) laid such obligations upon them;
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yet certainly, without any breach of charity, we may boldly affirm, that there were a company of men not inconsiderable for number) who took crafty councel against the Lord's people,
yet Certainly, without any breach of charity, we may boldly affirm, that there were a company of men not inconsiderable for number) who took crafty council against the Lord's people,
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and consulted against his hidden ones, ver. 3. and spake out (doubtlesse their very hearts and desires) come let us cut them off from being a nation (or from having any place of residency in the nation) that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance:
and consulted against his hidden ones, ver. 3. and spoke out (doubtless their very hearts and Desires) come let us Cut them off from being a Nation (or from having any place of residency in the Nation) that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance:
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and hath not the Lord broken them and their plots in pieces? hath he not fastened his people as a nail in a sure place? Isa. 22. ver. 23. what think you then? are not these mercies obligations upon you from the Lord to pursue his honour? are they not opportunities put into your hands, to advise, exhort,
and hath not the Lord broken them and their plots in Pieces? hath he not fastened his people as a nail in a sure place? Isaiah 22. ver. 23. what think you then? Are not these Mercies obligations upon you from the Lord to pursue his honour? Are they not opportunities put into your hands, to Advice, exhort,
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and perswade your families, friends, and neighbours, and help them to heaven? O what a pattern of Gospel-charity is good Cornelius! Act. 10. ver. 24. He had called together his kinsfolks and near friends to partake with him in that word of salvation, which Peter from the Lord, was to bring unto him:
and persuade your families, Friends, and neighbours, and help them to heaven? O what a pattern of Gospel-charity is good Cornelius! Act. 10. ver. 24. He had called together his kinsfolks and near Friends to partake with him in that word of salvation, which Peter from the Lord, was to bring unto him:
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Indeed when Religion was under the hatches in the nation, and the old Puritans were underlins in every town, they might have feared Lot's return from the wicked Sodomites,
Indeed when Religion was under the Hates in the Nation, and the old Puritans were underlins in every town, they might have feared Lot's return from the wicked Sodomites,
but now that godlinesse is advanced to the throne, that the people of the God of Abraham; are as Princes among the people, Psal. 47. ver. 9. and that the Kingdome and the Dominion, (in a considerable measure) is given to the people of the Saints of the most high, Dan. 7. ver. 27. they have an easier accesse to their prophane neighbours,
but now that godliness is advanced to the throne, that the people of the God of Abraham; Are as Princes among the people, Psalm 47. ver. 9. and that the Kingdom and the Dominion, (in a considerable measure) is given to the people of the Saints of the most high, Dan. 7. ver. 27. they have an Easier access to their profane neighbours,
as one of your returns to a good God! not to proselyte others to your particular opinions and perswasions (if in any thing you be Heterodox) but to win them over to the power of godlinesse,
as one of your returns to a good God! not to proselyte Others to your particular opinions and persuasions (if in any thing you be Heterodox) but to win them over to the power of godliness,
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Let's not limit the election of grace to the called ones, but hopefully believe, that the names of many are in the Lamb's book of life, whose natures are yet unrenewed,
Let's not limit the election of grace to the called ones, but hopefully believe, that the names of many Are in the Lamb's book of life, whose nature's Are yet unrenewed,
and let us improve, yea own our naturall preservations, as a fruit of Gods-longsuffering, that all his elect ones in the Nation, might be brought off from a perishing estate,
and let us improve, yea own our natural preservations, as a fruit of God's longsuffering, that all his elect ones in the nation, might be brought off from a perishing estate,
and might all come to repentance, 2. Pet. 3.9, Con. 4. Consider, that it is a maxime both in grace and nature, that we must do unto others, what we would have others do unto us;
and might all come to Repentance, 2. Pet. 3.9, Con. 4. Consider, that it is a maxim both in grace and nature, that we must do unto Others, what we would have Others do unto us;
suppose you were ignorant, carnal, and unbelieving, and had a sense of that misery you were hastening unto, that you saw your selves upon the brink of the grave and borders of hell;
suppose you were ignorant, carnal, and unbelieving, and had a sense of that misery you were hastening unto, that you saw your selves upon the brink of the grave and borders of hell;
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if you should casually slip into the river, and be near unto drowning, would you not have your neighbour lend his hand to help you out? if a neighbour should see a fire kindled upon any of your houses,
if you should casually slip into the river, and be near unto drowning, would you not have your neighbour lend his hand to help you out? if a neighbour should see a fire kindled upon any of your houses,
when you and your whole family were fast asleep, and should suddenly awaken you, by crying fire, fire, by which means you and yours are preserved from the flames, would you quarrel with him for breaking your sleep,
when you and your Whole family were fast asleep, and should suddenly awaken you, by crying fire, fire, by which means you and yours Are preserved from the flames, would you quarrel with him for breaking your sleep,
he that considers himself, lest he be tempted, will restore a brother that is overtaken in a fault, with a spirit of meeknesse, Gal. 6. ver. 1. He will remember those that are in bonds, who by a sympathizing spirit is bound with them; and will consider them which suffer adversity, who himself is also in the body, and as a fellow-member feels the smart of their misery, Heb. 13. ver. 3. O this is the way to continue brotherly love and advance it,
he that considers himself, lest he be tempted, will restore a brother that is overtaken in a fault, with a Spirit of meekness, Gal. 6. ver. 1. He will Remember those that Are in bonds, who by a sympathizing Spirit is bound with them; and will Consider them which suffer adversity, who himself is also in the body, and as a Fellow member feels the smart of their misery, Hebrew 13. ver. 3. O this is the Way to continue brotherly love and advance it,
when with Paul your hearts desire and prayer to God is, that they may be saved, Rom. 10. ver. 1. Consid. 5. Consider, that what your carnall neighbours are, you were;
when with Paul your hearts desire and prayer to God is, that they may be saved, Rom. 10. ver. 1. Consider 5. Consider, that what your carnal neighbours Are, you were;
are some of them thieves, covetous, drunkards, revilers, extortioners? Why, so were some of you, 1 Cor. 6. ver. 9, 16. I speak not this to shame any servant of the Lord;
Are Some of them thieves, covetous, drunkards, revilers, extortioners? Why, so were Some of you, 1 Cor. 6. ver. 9, 16. I speak not this to shame any servant of the Lord;
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nor do I cast his former sins into his teeth to reproach him, (there are enough will do that) but to enmind him of the endeavour of good to them, who at present are what he once was — but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified,
nor do I cast his former Sins into his teeth to reproach him, (there Are enough will do that) but to enmind him of the endeavour of good to them, who At present Are what he once was — but you Are washed, but you Are sanctified,
but ye are justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God, ver. 11. and why may not they be so? can you give any other reason but free-grace,
but you Are justified, in the name of the Lord jesus, and by the Spirit of our God, ver. 11. and why may not they be so? can you give any other reason but Free grace,
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or that you are justified, whereas the guilt of sin lies upon them still? and cannot the name of Christ and Spirit of God, do all that in them and for them, which is done in and for you? Titus 3. ver. 3. the Apostle gives this in charge unto Titus, that he should enmind the Brethren of this as their duty, to shew all meeknesse unto all men, in their dealing with them, under an hopefull expectancy, that a gracious change may be wrought in them,
or that you Are justified, whereas the guilt of since lies upon them still? and cannot the name of christ and Spirit of God, do all that in them and for them, which is done in and for you? Titus 3. ver. 3. the Apostle gives this in charge unto Titus, that he should enmind the Brothers of this as their duty, to show all meekness unto all men, in their dealing with them, under an hopeful expectancy, that a gracious change may be wrought in them,
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though little of God appears at present in them, and this he inforceth by leading them back, to consider what themselves once were, for we our selves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceiving, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice,
though little of God appears At present in them, and this he enforceth by leading them back, to Consider what themselves once were, for we our selves also were sometime foolish, disobedient, deceiving, serving diverse Lustiest and pleasures, living in malice,
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a good Minister cannot preach a good Sermon, nor a sober Christian manage a spirituall discourse, but they do or may receive good to themselves, Prov. 11. ver. 25. The liberall soul shall be made fat,
a good Minister cannot preach a good Sermon, nor a Sobrium Christian manage a spiritual discourse, but they do or may receive good to themselves, Curae 11. ver. 25. The liberal soul shall be made fat,
but the liberall soul, answering to that, Prov. 10. ver. 11. The lips of the righteous feed many, by wholesome counsell, seasonable exhortations, and spirituall instructions;
but the liberal soul, answering to that, Curae 10. ver. 11. The lips of the righteous feed many, by wholesome counsel, seasonable exhortations, and spiritual instructions;
you helping together with your prayers, is Paul 's expression, owning the joint addresses of the Corinthians, 2 Cor. 1. ver. 11. striving together for the faith of the Gospel, Phil. 1. ver. 27. Paul layes much stress upon number and unity,
you helping together with your Prayers, is Paul is expression, owning the joint Addresses of the Corinthians, 2 Cor. 1. ver. 11. striving together for the faith of the Gospel, Philip 1. ver. 27. Paul lays much stress upon number and unity,
Therefore cast your bread upon the waters, for you know not what evil shall be upon the earth, Eccl. 11. ver. 1.2. Take this in a spiritual sense, and you will find an inforcement in it to the duty proposed;
Therefore cast your bred upon the waters, for you know not what evil shall be upon the earth, Ecclesiastes 11. ver. 1.2. Take this in a spiritual sense, and you will find an enforcement in it to the duty proposed;
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for in a time of straight, Zech. 12. ver. 5. The Governours of Judah shall say in their heart, even from the heart acknowledg it, the Inhabitants of Jerusalem shall be my strength in the Lord their God:
for in a time of straight, Zechariah 12. ver. 5. The Governors of Judah shall say in their heart, even from the heart acknowledge it, the Inhabitants of Jerusalem shall be my strength in the Lord their God:
3. It makes much for your spiritual comfort, The soul of righteous Lot was vexed, from day to day, with the unlawfull deeds of the Sodomites, 2 Pet. 2. ver. 8. Is not this your case? Do not your eyes run down with tears,
3. It makes much for your spiritual Comfort, The soul of righteous Lot was vexed, from day to day, with the unlawful Deeds of the Sodomites, 2 Pet. 2. ver. 8. Is not this your case? Do not your eyes run down with tears,
because men keep not Gods Law? yea, in that abundance, that they swell into rivers? Holy David 's did, Psal. 119.136. Is not every profane wretch an Hazael to your eyes, and a Hadadrimmon to your hearts:
Because men keep not God's Law? yea, in that abundance, that they swell into Rivers? Holy David is did, Psalm 119.136. Is not every profane wretch an hazael to your eyes, and a Hadadrimmon to your hearts:
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and can you step out of your door, (in many places it is so) and not see some piece of wickedness, which cuts you to the heart? or hear every man speak vanity to his neighbour, Psal. 12. ver. 2. now how would it revive your spirits,
and can you step out of your door, (in many places it is so) and not see Some piece of wickedness, which cuts you to the heart? or hear every man speak vanity to his neighbour, Psalm 12. ver. 2. now how would it revive your spirits,
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nay, that you could not walk in the streets, but you should hear the Inhabitants of one city saying unto another, let us go speedily to pray before the Lord, and to seek the Lord of Hosts, Zech. 8. ver. 21. This sets forth the zeal and charity of those converts, who would not come alone,
nay, that you could not walk in the streets, but you should hear the Inhabitants of one City saying unto Another, let us go speedily to pray before the Lord, and to seek the Lord of Hosts, Zechariah 8. ver. 21. This sets forth the zeal and charity of those converts, who would not come alone,
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but draw others along in company with them to the worship of God, which is lively expressed in a Mimesis, or imitation of the encouragements and invitations they should use one to another:
but draw Others along in company with them to the worship of God, which is lively expressed in a Mimesis, or imitation of the encouragements and invitations they should use one to Another:
and if you that are Christians act up with zeal to the course propounded, how might the communion of Saints be maintained, the Commonwealth of believers be enlarged,
and if you that Are Christians act up with zeal to the course propounded, how might the communion of Saints be maintained, the Commonwealth of believers be enlarged,
Personall piety is profitable to posterity, 2 Kings 10. ver. 30. It was very much that was promised to Jehu, for cutting off Ahab 's wicked Family, and destroying the temple and worshippers of Baal:
Personal piety is profitable to posterity, 2 Kings 10. ver. 30. It was very much that was promised to Jehu, for cutting off Ahab is wicked Family, and destroying the temple and worshippers of Baal:
But that Religion which you now advance, may be of spiritual advantage to them, when you are dead, Psal. 102. ver. 18. This shall be written for the generation to come,
But that Religion which you now advance, may be of spiritual advantage to them, when you Are dead, Psalm 102. ver. 18. This shall be written for the generation to come,
and the people which shall be created, shall praise the Lord, even for your faithfull endeavours in raising Zion out of her dust, and Religion out of the rubbish, in the places where you live:
and the people which shall be created, shall praise the Lord, even for your faithful endeavours in raising Zion out of her dust, and Religion out of the rubbish, in the places where you live:
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nay more, you may lend that word of saving advice to a carnal neighbour, which may be paid you in again, by the bringing home of a Prodigal childe. Your covenants for money run to you and to your heirs, the Debt is not lost, if your heirs receive it;
nay more, you may lend that word of Saving Advice to a carnal neighbour, which may be paid you in again, by the bringing home of a Prodigal child. Your Covenants for money run to you and to your Heirs, the Debt is not lost, if your Heirs receive it;
why not the spirit of David stirre up bowels in those, whom you have helped heaven-ward, to requite that kindness in your lame Mephibosheth? there is ground of hope.
why not the Spirit of David stir up bowels in those, whom you have helped heavenward, to requite that kindness in your lame Mephibosheth? there is ground of hope.
the savour of this ointment doth not spend it self in this life, Apoc. 14. ver. 13. Blessed are the dead, that dy in the Lord, their works follow them:
the savour of this ointment does not spend it self in this life, Apocalypse 14. ver. 13. Blessed Are the dead, that die in the Lord, their works follow them:
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The Prophet Daniel speaks fully to the Saints after recompence upon this accompt, Dan. 12. ver. 3. They that be wise, shall shine as the brightness of the firmament;
The Prophet daniel speaks Fully to the Saints After recompense upon this account, Dan. 12. ver. 3. They that be wise, shall shine as the brightness of the firmament;
Now, wherein doth the wisdom of the wise shew it self, so as to entitle them to this firmamental brightness? why, the onely wise among the sonnes of men doth determine it, Prov. 11. ver. 30. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, the genuine fruit of the righteous is to bring forth life in those he converseth with;
Now, wherein does the Wisdom of the wise show it self, so as to entitle them to this firmamental brightness? why, the only wise among the Sons of men does determine it, Curae 11. ver. 30. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, the genuine fruit of the righteous is to bring forth life in those he Converseth with;
Salvation wisdome is the highest wisdome, and he that winneth soules is by the Holy Ghost stiled, the wise man; and indeed Daniel himself expoundeth it to the same sence, and they that turn many unto righteousness, as the starres for ever:
Salvation Wisdom is the highest Wisdom, and he that wins Souls is by the Holy Ghost styled, the wise man; and indeed daniel himself expoundeth it to the same sense, and they that turn many unto righteousness, as the Stars for ever:
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and brings in Junius professing that the first thing that turned him from Atheisme, was conference with a country-man of his not farre frrom Florence, — enquire into Acts and Monum. Fol. 767. Experience doth very much confirme this, many servants may bless God, who brought them under godly acquaintance:
and brings in Junius professing that the First thing that turned him from Atheism, was conference with a countryman of his not Far from Florence, — inquire into Acts and Monument. Fol. 767. Experience does very much confirm this, many Servants may bless God, who brought them under godly acquaintance:
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yet a Godly Ministery, doth in Christ Jesus beget them through the Gospel, that is, perfect the birth, 1 Cor. 4. ver. 15. the Spirit makes the seed of the Word by them prolifical, and generative.
yet a Godly Ministry, does in christ jesus beget them through the Gospel, that is, perfect the birth, 1 Cor. 4. ver. 15. the Spirit makes the seed of the Word by them prolifical, and generative.
6. That the honour of converting sinners unto God shall be an everlasting honour, 1 Pet. 5. ver. 4. ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away:
6. That the honour of converting Sinners unto God shall be an everlasting honour, 1 Pet. 5. ver. 4. you shall receive a crown of glory that fades not away:
though some think, and I among the rest also, that God will not honour, at least, very rarely doth, the Ministery of an unregenerate person, with the Conversion of others;
though Some think, and I among the rest also, that God will not honour, At least, very rarely does, the Ministry of an unregenerate person, with the Conversion of Others;
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though the called ones may be comforted, and farther built up by gifted Ministers, yet I think Instances be but rare of second-birth-Christians, who call them Fathers:
though the called ones may be comforted, and farther built up by gifted Ministers, yet I think Instances be but rare of second-birth-Christians, who call them Father's:
so that, he who hath the seal of his Ministry, may without farther enquiry into his own estate, conclude, he hath the seal of the living God in his forehead, and is upon that single account, sure of heaven:
so that, he who hath the seal of his Ministry, may without farther enquiry into his own estate, conclude, he hath the seal of the living God in his forehead, and is upon that single account, sure of heaven:
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for though different degrees of glory be clear, 1 Cor. 15. ver. 41. yet to lay the ground of that difference, onely in the point insisted upon, I do not, I dare not:
for though different Degrees of glory be clear, 1 Cor. 15. ver. 41. yet to lay the ground of that difference, only in the point insisted upon, I do not, I Dare not:
But tis probable this Text of Daniel referres to some after priviledg, or different estate of honour in heaven, which they that turn many unto righteousness, shall receive from the Lord, from what, they that are turned unto righteousness shall have;
But this probable this Text of daniel refers to Some After privilege, or different estate of honour in heaven, which they that turn many unto righteousness, shall receive from the Lord, from what, they that Are turned unto righteousness shall have;
and shall be honoured by the Lord with highest acceptation, as that which brings the creature into some degree of conformity to the Lord Jesus, who is exalted to be a Prince,
and shall be honoured by the Lord with highest acceptation, as that which brings the creature into Some degree of conformity to the Lord jesus, who is exalted to be a Prince,
and gathereth fruit unto eternal life, that both he that soweth, and he that reapeth, may rejoyce together, he quickens up his Disciples to diligence in Gospel work;
and gathereth fruit unto Eternal life, that both he that Soweth, and he that reapeth, may rejoice together, he quickens up his Disciples to diligence in Gospel work;
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Secondly, By that common joy, which Patriarchs, Prophets, Apostles, and all the Lords servants, who are instrumental in the conversion of sinners, shall have in heaven.
Secondly, By that Common joy, which Patriarchs, prophets, Apostles, and all the lords Servants, who Are instrumental in the conversion of Sinners, shall have in heaven.
See how the wise man sets them forth to the life, Prov. 1. ver. 10, 11. 1. By their manner of deceiving, expressed, in their fair and flattering words, they entice, blanditiis & phaleratis verbis decipiunt, they deceive with their smooth tongue,
See how the wise man sets them forth to the life, Curae 1. ver. 10, 11. 1. By their manner of deceiving, expressed, in their fair and flattering words, they entice, blanditiis & phaleratis verbis decipiunt, they deceive with their smooth tongue,
hence it is rendered, si te pellexerint, referring to the fawning carriage and flatteries of an Harlot, fully held forth Chap. 7. ver. 14. Every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lusts,
hence it is rendered, si te pellexerint, referring to the fawning carriage and flatteries of an Harlot, Fully held forth Chap. 7. ver. 14. Every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own Lustiest,
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First, they perswade those that they draw in, that they will drive on such close designes, carry things with such privacy, that the guilt of blood shall never be charged upon their score;
First, they persuade those that they draw in, that they will drive on such close designs, carry things with such privacy, that the guilt of blood shall never be charged upon their score;
implyed in these phrases, let us lurk privily — let us swallow them alive as the grace, &c. as if they had said, we will manage our affairs with that secrecy, that strangers may as easily know the dead by their faces;
employed in these phrases, let us lurk privily — let us swallow them alive as the grace, etc. as if they had said, we will manage our affairs with that secrecy, that Strangers may as Easily know the dead by their faces;
these are winning wayes, prevailing arguments, gilded pills and tempting poisons, where the heart is not in some measure antidoted by grace against them,
these Are winning ways, prevailing Arguments, gilded pills and tempting poisons, where the heart is not in Some measure Antidoted by grace against them,
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into how many shapes, Proteus like, will the Jesuite cast himself? how many hazzards of his neck will he run? and how many hard journeys will he take to reconcile a poor Protestant to the Church of Rome? neither do some others fall short of the Jesuites, either pains or zeal, to proselyte men to their opinions;
into how many shapes, Proteus like, will the Jesuit cast himself? how many hazards of his neck will he run? and how many hard journeys will he take to reconcile a poor Protestant to the Church of Rome? neither doe Some Others fallen short of the Jesuits, either pains or zeal, to proselyte men to their opinions;
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we have seen that made good in our dayes, which our Saviour spake of the Scribes and Pharisees, Matth. 23. ver. 15. Ye compasse sea and land to make one proselyte:
we have seen that made good in our days, which our Saviour spoke of the Scribes and Pharisees, Matthew 23. ver. 15. You compass sea and land to make one proselyte:
but now being in-land commodities, of the growth of our own Nation, and being now put into a new dresse by men of English birth, pretending hatred to the Romish Hierarchy, are become vendible in most parts? O what marts and markets have been kept by them, in many of our towns, to put off their stale and stollen wares!
but now being inland commodities, of the growth of our own nation, and being now put into a new dress by men of English birth, pretending hatred to the Romish Hierarchy, Are become vendible in most parts? O what marts and Markets have been kept by them, in many of our Towns, to put off their stale and stolen wares!
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the more is the pity that the spirit of delusion should gain so farre upon English ground? O how should this provoke all that fear the Lord in truth to pursue salvation-work with utmost diligence!
the more is the pity that the Spirit of delusion should gain so Far upon English ground? O how should this provoke all that Fear the Lord in truth to pursue Salvation-work with utmost diligence!
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to endeavour with much seriousnesse of spirit, the winning over souls to God! How shall we answer the charge of our own consciences at a dying hour? how shall we look our dear Redeemer in the face at the last day? nay how shall we stand against the great accuser before the great tribunal, when he shall charge this spirituall sloth and negligence upon us? when he shall speak to the Judge of all the world,
to endeavour with much seriousness of Spirit, the winning over Souls to God! How shall we answer the charge of our own Consciences At a dying hour? how shall we look our dear Redeemer in the face At the last day? nay how shall we stand against the great accuser before the great tribunal, when he shall charge this spiritual sloth and negligence upon us? when he shall speak to the Judge of all the world,
then we have been to the Lord Jesus, though he never bled to redeem them, never underwent the wrath of a sin-revenging God for them, never laid down his life to save them out of hell, never gave them inward and heart consolations here,
then we have been to the Lord jesus, though he never bled to Redeem them, never underwent the wrath of a Sin revenging God for them, never laid down his life to save them out of hell, never gave them inward and heart consolations Here,
and therefore shall call for sentence to be given out against us, as being unworthy of that crown of glory: O this is a consideration of great weight, the Lord help us to take the right poise of it;
and Therefore shall call for sentence to be given out against us, as being unworthy of that crown of glory: Oh this is a consideration of great weight, the Lord help us to take the right poise of it;
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if there be a person that deserves, as a badge of honour, the name of that old Disciple, trudge o're the world, let not Jesuite and Heretick get it from us.
if there be a person that deserves, as a badge of honour, the name of that old Disciple, trudge over the world, let not Jesuit and Heretic get it from us.
or any of my learned brethren shall offer, have an holy force upon your spirits, to put you upon, serious endeavours of doing good to your carnall neighbours, if peradventure God will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth,
or any of my learned brothers shall offer, have an holy force upon your spirits, to put you upon, serious endeavours of doing good to your carnal neighbours, if Peradventure God will give them Repentance to the acknowledging of the truth,
and that they may recover themselves out of the snares of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will, 2 Tim. 2. ver. 25, 26. and that you may be used by the Lord as instruments of their salvation:
and that they may recover themselves out of the snares of the Devil, who Are taken captive by him At his will, 2 Tim. 2. ver. 25, 26. and that you may be used by the Lord as Instruments of their salvation:
as arguments to quicken you up to this duty, and to other duties which are mentioned in this treatise, that you may live best to God, best to your selves, and best to all others;
as Arguments to quicken you up to this duty, and to other duties which Are mentioned in this treatise, that you may live best to God, best to your selves, and best to all Others;
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Ʋse 4. Are the appearances of God eminent an immediate to the help of his people in the day of their distresse? have you experienced this truth? have you seen the outgoings of the Lord in your personall safety and preservations? why then fetch comfort and encouragement from hence,
Ʋse 4. are the appearances of God eminent an immediate to the help of his people in the day of their distress? have you experienced this truth? have you seen the outgoings of the Lord in your personal safety and preservations? why then fetch Comfort and encouragement from hence,
reflect upon the outgoings of God unto you, and consider that mercy, that goodnesse, that wisdome, that power, &c. which were engaged for your rescue in an evil day;
reflect upon the outgoings of God unto you, and Consider that mercy, that Goodness, that Wisdom, that power, etc. which were engaged for your rescue in an evil day;
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if the Lord extended help to me in such an eminent manner, how much more shall the arm of the Lord be made bare, in the rescue of many Saints? if a single believer found the Lord so present in a day of trouble,
if the Lord extended help to me in such an eminent manner, how much more shall the arm of the Lord be made bore, in the rescue of many Saints? if a single believer found the Lord so present in a day of trouble,
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how will the Lord calm the raging waves, when the ship of his Church is tempesttost? if his care was so great over one member, sure the whole family shall not be neglected by him:
how will the Lord Cam the raging waves, when the ship of his Church is tempesttost? if his care was so great over one member, sure the Whole family shall not be neglected by him:
here was a personal deliverance, and what doth he inferre from hence? namely, that the Church and people of God shall receive the same measure of mercy from him in the day of their distresse;
Here was a personal deliverance, and what does he infer from hence? namely, that the Church and people of God shall receive the same measure of mercy from him in the day of their distress;
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I am a lost, a dead, an undone man, neverthelesse thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cryed unto thee, what doth he conclude from hence? why, ver. 23, 24. O love the Lord all ye his Saints,
I am a lost, a dead, an undone man, nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee, what does he conclude from hence? why, ver. 23, 24. Oh love the Lord all you his Saints,
God will be sure to be meet with him, and therefore he bids them be of good courage, bear up bravely, be stout and stedfast in the faith under trialls;
God will be sure to be meet with him, and Therefore he bids them be of good courage, bear up bravely, be stout and steadfast in the faith under trials;
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and pray in hope, when the Church is brought into greatest straits, when the Armies of Gog and Magog do go up on the breadth of the earth, the number of whom is as the sand of the sea,
and pray in hope, when the Church is brought into greatest straits, when the Armies of Gog and Magog do go up on the breadth of the earth, the number of whom is as the sand of the sea,
and compasse the camp of the Saints about and the beloved city; that fire shall come down from heaven and devour them, Apoc. 20.19. Let Davids practice be your pattern, argue the Churches deliverances from your own;
and compass the camp of the Saints about and the Beloved City; that fire shall come down from heaven and devour them, Apocalypse 20.19. Let Davids practice be your pattern, argue the Churches Deliverances from your own;
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how much more will he draw up his whole Army to secure the Royall city? If the death of one Saint be precious; how much more precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of many precious Saints? O! God will be seen upon the mount, Caelar-like, he will either finde or make a way for their escape;
how much more will he draw up his Whole Army to secure the Royal City? If the death of one Saint be precious; how much more precious in the sighed of the Lord is the death of many precious Saints? OH! God will be seen upon the mount, Ceasar-like, he will either find or make a Way for their escape;
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the Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of every temptation, 2 Pet. 2. ver. 9. to fetch a Lot out of Sodom, and a Judah out of Babylon: The Churches extremitie is Gods opportunity:
the Lord Knoweth how to deliver the godly out of every temptation, 2 Pet. 2. ver. 9. to fetch a Lot out of Sodom, and a Judah out of Babylon: The Churches extremity is God's opportunity:
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ye may comfort your spirits by a serious reflection upon your experiences, when ye remember what incomes ye had, what strength, what support, what revivings of soul,
you may Comfort your spirits by a serious reflection upon your experiences, when you Remember what incomes you had, what strength, what support, what revivings of soul,
Thus the Apostle argues in his own case, 2 Cor. 1. ver. 8. He tells the Church, a great trouble which befell him in Asia, it may be, that at Ephesus, Acts 19. ver. 23. or that mentioned, 1 Cor. 15. ver. 32. but probably some other, which Saint Luke mentions not, which trouble he aggravates by three notable circumstances;
Thus the Apostle argues in his own case, 2 Cor. 1. ver. 8. He tells the Church, a great trouble which befell him in Asia, it may be, that At Ephesus, Acts 19. ver. 23. or that mentioned, 1 Cor. 15. ver. 32. but probably Some other, which Saint Lycia mentions not, which trouble he aggravates by three notable Circumstances;
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1. We mere pressed out of measure, above strength, NONLATINALPHABET, as if the burthen of a strong man should be laid upon the shoulders of a weak childe, their being no proportion betwixt weight and strength. 2. We despaired even of life;
1. We mere pressed out of measure, above strength,, as if the burden of a strong man should be laid upon the shoulders of a weak child, their being no proportion betwixt weight and strength. 2. We despaired even of life;
and what Inference doth faith make from hence? why, it begat an holy affiance in him, that God would yet deliver him: as if he had said, I am yet to live in the world, I have not yet finished my course, nor fulfilled my Ministery, and I know, that bands and imprisonments for the Gospel, yea trouble,
and what Inference does faith make from hence? why, it begat an holy affiance in him, that God would yet deliver him: as if he had said, I am yet to live in the world, I have not yet finished my course, nor fulfilled my Ministry, and I know, that bans and imprisonments for the Gospel, yea trouble,
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that God who supported me, when I was pressed out of measure, and above strength, revok'd that sentence of death which I had passed upon my self, and delivered me from so great a death, he will yet deliver me:
that God who supported me, when I was pressed out of measure, and above strength, revoked that sentence of death which I had passed upon my self, and Delivered me from so great a death, he will yet deliver me:
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and for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers, as the Apostle affirmes of himself, Acts 26. ver. 6. and therefore ye have good cause to gather up your spirits,
and for the hope of the promise made of God unto our Father's, as the Apostle affirms of himself, Acts 26. ver. 6. and Therefore you have good cause to gather up your spirits,
This made good Mordecai speak at that rate of assurance, Hest. 4. ver. 14. Enlargement and deliverance shall arise to the Jews, though Hester (the most visible and likely person to advocate their cause, lying in the bosome of Ahasuerus, as his beloved Queen (should hold her peace:
This made good Mordecai speak At that rate of assurance, Hest. 4. ver. 14. Enlargement and deliverance shall arise to the jews, though Esther (the most visible and likely person to advocate their cause, lying in the bosom of Ahasuerus, as his Beloved Queen (should hold her peace:
yea, like brave men, in that great day of their tryal, when, in the cause of God, they were threatened with a fiery fornace, Dan. 3. ver. 17. Our God, whom we serve, is able to deliver us from the burning fiery fornace:
yea, like brave men, in that great day of their trial, when, in the cause of God, they were threatened with a fiery furnace, Dan. 3. ver. 17. Our God, whom we serve, is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace:
they convider'd how eminently God had delivered them from the Chaldeans sword, bathed, yea, made drunk with the bloud of many thousands, in that sad day of Jerusalem:
they convidered how eminently God had Delivered them from the Chaldeans sword, bathed, yea, made drunk with the blood of many thousands, in that sad day of Jerusalem:
and therefore now they were brought forth, to bear witness against the Idolatry of that Nation, and to maintain the worship of the true and living God; they concluded their preservation, that God would own them,
and Therefore now they were brought forth, to bear witness against the Idolatry of that nation, and to maintain the worship of the true and living God; they concluded their preservation, that God would own them,
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How sweetly doth the Apostle argue, 1 Pet. 4. ver. 12, 13. unto the end, to the comforting and staying up believers in the fiery trial! Oh! would you but sip often of this cordial wine,
How sweetly does the Apostle argue, 1 Pet. 4. ver. 12, 13. unto the end, to the comforting and staying up believers in the fiery trial! Oh! would you but sip often of this cordial wine,
and Churches, to remember, before the Lord, their Brethren that are in bonds, as being bound with them, in regard of sympathy and fellow-feeling, being members together of the same bodie,
and Churches, to Remember, before the Lord, their Brothers that Are in bonds, as being bound with them, in regard of Sympathy and fellow-feeling, being members together of the same body,
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how prevalent it is, many notable returns do witness, Melanction was much comforted, when he found certain women and children, in a corner, tugging hard by prayer for the reformation in Germany;
how prevalent it is, many notable returns do witness, Melancton was much comforted, when he found certain women and children, in a corner, tugging hard by prayer for the Reformation in Germany;
as indeed, the Lord very often laies such a hand of restraint upon them, that they cannot exceed that Commission, which he gave unto Sathan against Job, all that he hath is in thine hand, but save his life:
as indeed, the Lord very often lays such a hand of restraint upon them, that they cannot exceed that Commission, which he gave unto Sathan against Job, all that he hath is in thine hand, but save his life:
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The sense of this made the believing Hebrews so couragious and resolved, Heb. 10. ver. 32, 33. ye endured a great fight of afflictions, partly whilest ye were made a gazing stock, both by reproaches and afflictions, ye were reviled, and hooted at,
The sense of this made the believing Hebrews so courageous and resolved, Hebrew 10. ver. 32, 33. you endured a great fight of afflictions, partly whilst you were made a gazing stock, both by Reproaches and afflictions, you were reviled, and hooted At,
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How did the old Puritans of England cling together? what sincere heartedness of affection was there among them? how would they owne one another in Courts,
How did the old Puritans of England cling together? what sincere heartedness of affection was there among them? how would they own one Another in Courts,
and Conventicles, and hug a brother, notwithstanding all the dirt which was cast upon him? but we are grown so fine-fingered now, that we will not touch a soiled garment;
and Conventicles, and hug a brother, notwithstanding all the dirt which was cast upon him? but we Are grown so fine-fingered now, that we will not touch a soiled garment;
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It were well if we were so curious in Saint James his sense, to keep our selves unspotted from the world Jam. 1. ver. ult. or in Jude's sence, next to hate the garments spotted with the flesh, Jude, ver. 23. nay farther, Heb. 10. ver. 34. ye had compassion of me in my bonds, relieved an imprisoned and a silenced Minister:
It were well if we were so curious in Saint James his sense, to keep our selves unspotted from the world Jam. 1. ver. ult. or in Jude's sense, next to hate the garments spotted with the Flesh, U^de, ver. 23. nay farther, Hebrew 10. ver. 34. you had compassion of me in my bonds, relieved an imprisoned and a silenced Minister:
How did good Christians think it their honour, to be Gaiusses, and entertainers of good Ministers? Nay further, ye took joyfully the spoiling of your goods;
How did good Christians think it their honour, to be Gaiusses, and entertainers of good Ministers? Nay further, you took joyfully the spoiling of your goods;
Thus, Phil. 1. ver. 12. Paul tells the Philippian brethren, that the things which happened unto him [ viz. ] the troubles and persecutions, have fallen out rather to the furtherance of the Gospel, they helped forward the Gospel in the fruitfull Profession of it,
Thus, Philip 1. ver. 12. Paul tells the Philippian brothers, that the things which happened unto him [ viz. ] the Troubles and persecutions, have fallen out rather to the furtherance of the Gospel, they helped forward the Gospel in the fruitful Profession of it,
the brethren were cow'd and creast-fallen, stood alooff off, as fearing the rage of that cruel Tyrant, who orientem fidem Romae cruentavit, embrued the rising Gospel with the bloud of its Professours, enacting a bloudy decree, that whosoever confessed himself, to be a Christian, should be put to death,
the brothers were cowed and creast-fallen, stood alooff off, as fearing the rage of that cruel Tyrant, who orientem fidem Rome cruentavit, embrued the rising Gospel with the blood of its Professors, enacting a bloody Decree, that whosoever confessed himself, to be a Christian, should be put to death,
But when they say, that the Lord stood by him, and delivered him out of the mouth of the Lion, 2 Tim. 4. ver. 17. and that he had obtained, liberam custodiam, freedome to go abroad with his keeper;
But when they say, that the Lord stood by him, and Delivered him out of the Mouth of the lion, 2 Tim. 4. ver. 17. and that he had obtained, I liberate custodiam, freedom to go abroad with his keeper;
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then they took courage, and not onely professed, but preached the Gospel without fear, and scattered that precious seed within the walls of Caesar 's pallace.
then they took courage, and not only professed, but preached the Gospel without Fear, and scattered that precious seed within the walls of Caesar is palace.
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and brings off his suffering Saints, with safety both of cask and conscience. Lay up this Consideration against a day of tryal: And let me add further,
and brings off his suffering Saints, with safety both of cask and conscience. Lay up this Consideration against a day of trial: And let me add further,
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Many Believers have arose out of the ashes of one dying Phoenix: Indeed the Gospel is the white seed, wherewith the Lord soweth the great field of the world, having ploughed and prepared it by the law;
Many Believers have arose out of the Ashes of one dying Phoenix: Indeed the Gospel is the white seed, wherewith the Lord Soweth the great field of the world, having ploughed and prepared it by the law;
This is the most usuall seed, faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word preached, Rom. 10. ver. 17. Yet the Lord hath a red seed, which sometimes he sprinkles the field withall, and that's the blood of the martyred Saints:
This is the most usual seed, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word preached, Rom. 10. ver. 17. Yet the Lord hath a read seed, which sometime he sprinkles the field withal, and that's the blood of the martyred Saints:
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and the discharge of duty with comfort and conscience, which quickens up faithful Ministers to spend themselves and strength in the work of the Gospel? is it not that they may gain over souls unto the Lord? that they may bring sinners home to God? and what encourageth to this? doth not the hope and expectancy, that they shall shine as the starres for ever and ever? Dan. 12. ver. 3. and not onely as starres of the lesser magnitude,
and the discharge of duty with Comfort and conscience, which quickens up faithful Ministers to spend themselves and strength in the work of the Gospel? is it not that they may gain over Souls unto the Lord? that they may bring Sinners home to God? and what Encourageth to this? does not the hope and expectancy, that they shall shine as the Stars for ever and ever? Dan. 12. ver. 3. and not only as Stars of the lesser magnitude,
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and that the saving of souls contributes much, through grace, to this glory, that quotation in Daniel doth fully speak, not to the attainment of it by way of merit,
and that the Saving of Souls contributes much, through grace, to this glory, that quotation in daniel does Fully speak, not to the attainment of it by Way of merit,
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and Christians to bleed out their lives to winne souls unto God? give me leave to apply that passage, Psal. 126. ver. 5, 6. To this purpose, though it hear another sence, they that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
and Christians to bleed out their lives to win Souls unto God? give me leave to apply that passage, Psalm 126. ver. 5, 6. To this purpose, though it hear Another sense, they that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
I know if ye die Martyrs in the presence of your relations, ye will sow your bloud and lives in the tears of wives and children (tears are a tribute that living friends do ow to the dead upon the account of nature and grace) and if your death be a Martyrium cruentum, a bleeding Martyrdome, it will be a wet seeds-time with you;
I know if you die Martyrs in the presence of your relations, you will sow your blood and lives in the tears of wives and children (tears Are a tribute that living Friends do owe to the dead upon the account of nature and grace) and if your death be a Martyrium Cruentum, a bleeding Martyrdom, it will be a wet Seeds-time with you;
O if a blessed Martyr (when in heaven and freed from that body of sin, which hinders the soul in its purest acts of joy) should know what a precious seed of grace, through grace, his bloud was to some poor sinners;
Oh if a blessed Martyr (when in heaven and freed from that body of since, which hinders the soul in its Purest acts of joy) should know what a precious seed of grace, through grace, his blood was to Some poor Sinners;
how they received life from his death, what rejoycing would this bring forth in him, if that fulnesse of joy in the presence of God will admit of any encrease:
how they received life from his death, what rejoicing would this bring forth in him, if that fullness of joy in the presence of God will admit of any increase:
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however, he that goeth away weeping, bearing precious seed, (or his seed-basket) with him, shall doubtlesse come again with joy, bringing his sheaves with him:
however, he that Goes away weeping, bearing precious seed, (or his seed-basket) with him, shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves with him:
and adde to them this consideration we now propose, and draw up gallantly after the pattern of your great Lord and master, Heb. 12. ver. 2. Looking unto Jesus the authour and finisher of your faith, who for the joy that was set before him, endured the crosse despised the shame,
and add to them this consideration we now propose, and draw up gallantly After the pattern of your great Lord and master, Hebrew 12. ver. 2. Looking unto jesus the author and finisher of your faith, who for the joy that was Set before him, endured the cross despised the shame,
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it is clear, that the manhood of Christ, or the man Christ Jesus, considered in an abstracted notior from the Godhead, feared death, Heb. 5. ver. 7. at least the ignominy, shame, and sorrow of the crosse;
it is clear, that the manhood of christ, or the man christ jesus, considered in an abstracted notior from the Godhead, feared death, Hebrew 5. ver. 7. At least the ignominy, shame, and sorrow of the cross;
therefore we hear him once and again praying, that if it was possible that cup might passe from him, Matth. 26. ver. 39. and yet for the joy which was set before him he endured this crosse,
Therefore we hear him once and again praying, that if it was possible that cup might pass from him, Matthew 26. ver. 39. and yet for the joy which was Set before him he endured this cross,
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that is, suffered the death of the wicked, the word imports ungodly, lewd and turbulent, irreligious towards God, debauch't in manners, and turbulent in the Common-wealth;
that is, suffered the death of the wicked, the word imports ungodly, lewd and turbulent, irreligious towards God, debauched in manners, and turbulent in the Commonwealth;
as Isa. 53. ver. 11. He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied, Hebr. shall sit down with acquiescence of spirit, shall dwell there;
as Isaiah 53. ver. 11. He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied, Hebrew shall fit down with acquiescence of Spirit, shall dwell there;
O then, ye believing ones, look unto this Jesus, and look unto this joy, which in some measure will be given in unto you, by the attractiveness of your deaths to draw soules to Christ;
Oh then, you believing ones, look unto this jesus, and look unto this joy, which in Some measure will be given in unto you, by the attractiveness of your death's to draw Souls to christ;
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yet by the wise appointment of a gracious God, it may be as seed, instrumentally not meri-toriously (for in this sense onely the bloud of Jesus is) of life and grace to poor sinners;
yet by the wise appointment of a gracious God, it may be as seed, instrumentally not meri-toriously (for in this sense only the blood of jesus is) of life and grace to poor Sinners;
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The Apostles Acts 5. ver. 41. rejoyced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for the name of Christ, NONLATINALPHABET that in a way of grace they had this honour put upon them, that they were reputed as persons worthy to wear an honourable scar in their flesh for Christ, though they were onely scourged:
The Apostles Acts 5. ver. 41. rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for the name of christ, that in a Way of grace they had this honour put upon them, that they were reputed as Persons worthy to wear an honourable scar in their Flesh for christ, though they were only scourged:
this made Paul and Silas so meray at midnight, that they sung Psalmes, probably of praise to God, that they were counted worthy to be shut up in the inner prison,
this made Paul and Silas so meray At midnight, that they sung Psalms, probably of praise to God, that they were counted worthy to be shut up in the inner prison,
and to have their feet made fast in the stocks, for the testimony of Jesus, Acts 16. v. 25. Hence he tells the Philippians Phil. 1. ver. 29. to you it is given, NONLATINALPHABET:
and to have their feet made fast in the stocks, for the testimony of jesus, Acts 16. v. 25. Hence he tells the Philippians Philip 1. ver. 29. to you it is given,:
and precious Diamond in his crown, of far more value then that Adamant, found about Charles Duke of Burgundy, slain by the Switzers, at the battel of Nantz, sold for twenty thousand Duckets,
and precious Diamond in his crown, of Far more valve then that Adamant, found about Charles Duke of Burgundy, slave by the Switzers, At the battle of Nantz, sold for twenty thousand Ducats,
I am the unmeetest man for this high office, that ever was appointed to it, saies Mr. Sanders: Such an honour is it, saies John Carlisle, Martyr, as the greatest Angel in heaven is not permitted to have; God forgive me my unthankfulness:
I am the unmeetest man for this high office, that ever was appointed to it, Says Mr. Sanders: Such an honour is it, Says John Carlisle, Martyr, as the greatest Angel in heaven is not permitted to have; God forgive me my unthankfulness:
Argue with David, Psal. 9. ver. 13. Have mercy on me O Lord, consider my troubles, which I suffer of them that hate me, and probably, in the cause of Religion, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death, ex praesentissimo, en certissimo interitu, from present,
Argue with David, Psalm 9. ver. 13. Have mercy on me Oh Lord, Consider my Troubles, which I suffer of them that hate me, and probably, in the cause of Religion, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death, ex praesentissimo, en certissimo interitu, from present,
and therefore, raise up your spirits, and believingly say, as vers. 6, 7, 8, 9. O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end, the date of thy commission against us is expired,
and Therefore, raise up your spirits, and believingly say, as vers. 6, 7, 8, 9. Oh thou enemy, destructions Are come to a perpetual end, the date of thy commission against us is expired,
and shall never be renewed, and thy destruction from the Lord is irrevocable, and eternal; but the Lord shall endure for ever, vivit, regnatque Christus — Christ lives, and raigns,
and shall never be renewed, and thy destruction from the Lord is irrevocable, and Eternal; but the Lord shall endure for ever, vivit, regnatque Christus — christ lives, and raigns,
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3. Improve the consideration of temporal mercies by way of support, under all your saddest and sorest temptations from the wicked one: If the manchilde (Christ Jesus in the spirit) be formed in you,
3. Improve the consideration of temporal Mercies by Way of support, under all your Saddest and Sorest temptations from the wicked one: If the Manchild (christ jesus in the Spirit) be formed in you,
and therefore he tries all his tricks, improves every method, and turns every stone, to keep his own ground, to man his own forts, maintain his own principality,
and Therefore he tries all his tricks, improves every method, and turns every stone, to keep his own ground, to man his own forts, maintain his own principality,
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and findes a work of grace in them, (which he doth find by those strong repulses the heart gives to his secret temptations (which are his spies, sent forth to search the land, by whom he learns what frame the heart is in):
and finds a work of grace in them, (which he does find by those strong repulses the heart gives to his secret temptations (which Are his spies, sent forth to search the land, by whom he learns what frame the heart is in):
And he ploughs in hope, and sowes in hope, for he cannot read the Lambs book of life, he knowes not the decrees of God, they are Secret to him untill death brings forth a discovery,
And he ploughs in hope, and sows in hope, for he cannot read the Lambs book of life, he knows not the decrees of God, they Are Secret to him until death brings forth a discovery,
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and the soul is taken up to God, and therefore, though he fears such or such a Saint, that is gone off from his quarters, is under electing grace, yet he hopes the contrary:
and the soul is taken up to God, and Therefore, though he fears such or such a Saint, that is gone off from his quarters, is under electing grace, yet he hope's the contrary:
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Yee see how busie he was with Joshua the High Priest, Zech. 3. ver. 1. and how hard he pressed upon him, probably, not without some hopes to have got him,
Ye see how busy he was with joshua the High Priest, Zechariah 3. ver. 1. and how hard he pressed upon him, probably, not without Some hope's to have god him,
or the day against him, until Christ rebuked him, and told him, he was a brand plucked out of the fire, singled out by the purpose of the eternal Father, to be a vessel of grace,
or the day against him, until christ rebuked him, and told him, he was a brand plucked out of the fire, singled out by the purpose of the Eternal Father, to be a vessel of grace,
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nay, though he should read their names writ in heaven, though he knowes the immutability of Christs love, that whom he loves once, he loves to the end, John 13. ver. 1. and of Gods counsel, that his gifts and calling are NONLATINALPHABET without repentance, irreversible, Rom. 11. ver. 29. yet such is his malice,
nay, though he should read their names writ in heaven, though he knows the immutability of Christ love, that whom he loves once, he loves to the end, John 13. ver. 1. and of God's counsel, that his Gifts and calling Are without Repentance, irreversible, Rom. 11. ver. 29. yet such is his malice,
O then, in the name of the Lord lift up your banners, buckle on your armour, stand with your weapons in your hands, ready to receive and charge your adversary;
Oh then, in the name of the Lord lift up your banners, buckle on your armour, stand with your weapons in your hands, ready to receive and charge your adversary;
or when ye were in such streights, the liberality of your friends relieved you, or in such exigencies, the wisdome and potency of your allies brought you off, God was not seen in all your deliverances:
or when you were in such straights, the liberality of your Friends relieved you, or in such exigencies, the Wisdom and potency of your allies brought you off, God was not seen in all your Deliverances:
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Psal. 120. ver. 1. And surely, some of the Saints deliverances have been such, (I can instance in mine own) which were singly and signally wrought by God:
Psalm 120. ver. 1. And surely, Some of the Saints Deliverances have been such, (I can instance in mine own) which were singly and signally wrought by God:
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— Moses struck the waters with his rod, I, but God divided the sea. — thou leddest, is onely applicable to God, and by Moses, onely intimates an instrument;
— Moses struck the waters with his rod, I, but God divided the sea. — thou leddest, is only applicable to God, and by Moses, only intimates an Instrument;
the horse is prepared against the day of battel, but safetie is of the Lord, Prov. 21. ver. 31. But suppose Sathan should deny the consequence of the Major (for he is NONLATINALPHABET, a subtle opponent) and argue though God did deliver in temporals,
the horse is prepared against the day of battle, but safety is of the Lord, Curae 21. ver. 31. But suppose Sathan should deny the consequence of the Major (for he is, a subtle opponent) and argue though God did deliver in temporals,
Who is he that shall deliver out of my hands? Ile make you know, that ye are wrastling not with flesh and bloud, (men that are your matches) but with principalities, and powers, who are much above your match, there is impar congressus, a great disparity in strength and wisdome,
Who is he that shall deliver out of my hands? I'll make you know, that you Are wrestling not with Flesh and blood, (men that Are your Matches) but with principalities, and Powers, who Are much above your match, there is impar congressus, a great disparity in strength and Wisdom,
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What are all the powers of the world, to the God of this world? what are all the dark plots of men, to the projects of the Prince of darkness? What are all the whiffling waters to the great Apollion, who is the destroyer? why, answer, greater is he that is in us,
What Are all the Powers of the world, to the God of this world? what Are all the dark plots of men, to the projects of the Prince of darkness? What Are all the whiffling waters to the great Apollyon, who is the destroyer? why, answer, greater is he that is in us,
but in all things wherein thou didst deal proudly, God was above thee; and he that rebuked thee in thine instruments, will rebuke thee also in thine agency:
but in all things wherein thou didst deal proudly, God was above thee; and he that rebuked thee in thine Instruments, will rebuke thee also in thine agency:
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That wisdome, goodness, and power, which secured our temporalls against thee, will much more secure their spiritualls? If thou couldest not spill our blood, much less shalt thou be able to split our souls:
That Wisdom, Goodness, and power, which secured our temporals against thee, will much more secure their spirituals? If thou Couldst not spill our blood, much less shalt thou be able to split our Souls:
But further, if Sathan shall argue, Who doubts the power of God? or who disputes against his omnipotency? but wherefore should God put forth his Almightiness, to secure you against me? what claim can ye make to that mercy and goodness ye speak of? let your reply be, Gal. 1. ver. 4. That Christ gave himself for your sinnes, that he might deliver you from this present evil world, according to the will of God, even your father:
But further, if Sathan shall argue, Who doubts the power of God? or who disputes against his omnipotency? but Wherefore should God put forth his Almightiness, to secure you against me? what claim can you make to that mercy and Goodness you speak of? let your reply be, Gal. 1. ver. 4. That christ gave himself for your Sins, that he might deliver you from this present evil world, according to the will of God, even your father:
— Hence, 1 Cor. 1. ver. 30. He is made unto us of God, wisdome, righteousness, sanctification and redemption, as if the Apostle had said, the wisdome, righteousness, sanctification,
— Hence, 1 Cor. 1. ver. 30. He is made unto us of God, Wisdom, righteousness, sanctification and redemption, as if the Apostle had said, the Wisdom, righteousness, sanctification,
Against thy accusations, enditements, and charges for sin, we have the righteousness of Christ (which is ours for justification) to acquit us, against those heart-defilements, corruptions,
Against thy accusations, enditements, and charges for since, we have the righteousness of christ (which is ours for justification) to acquit us, against those heart-defilements, corruptions,
and concupiscences, wherewith thou wouldst soil us, and foil us, we have the holiness of Christ (which is ours for Sanctification) in some measure to defend us:
and concupiscences, wherewith thou Wouldst soil us, and foil us, we have the holiness of christ (which is ours for Sanctification) in Some measure to defend us:
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and against thy might and malice, treachery and tyranny, we have the kingly office of Christ, his authority, his omnipotency (which are ours as to Redemption) to protect us:
and against thy might and malice, treachery and tyranny, we have the kingly office of christ, his Authority, his omnipotency (which Are ours as to Redemption) to Pact us:
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and wherever that Lion shall roar upon you, give him battel, fight him upon his own ground, be steadfast in the faith, keep true to your own experiences,
and wherever that lion shall roar upon you, give him battle, fight him upon his own ground, be steadfast in the faith, keep true to your own experiences,
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and least presumption should get up, and carnal Professours should kindle a fire (fetching fuel from this passage) and compass themselves about with sparks, walking in the light of this fire,
and lest presumption should get up, and carnal Professors should kindle a fire (fetching fuel from this passage) and compass themselves about with sparks, walking in the Light of this fire,
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and in the sparks which they have kindled, which, notwithstanding all these confidencies, their doom is pronounced by the Lord himself, that they shallly down in sorrow, Isa. 50. ver. 11. Indeed this humour is very ranck;
and in the sparks which they have kindled, which, notwithstanding all these confidences, their doom is pronounced by the Lord himself, that they shallly down in sorrow, Isaiah 50. ver. 11. Indeed this humour is very rank;
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and the Cananites slain even with hailstones from heaven, and all this to give Israel possession of an earthly Canaan; and shall not the outgoings of grace,
and the Canaanites slave even with hailstones from heaven, and all this to give Israel possession of an earthly Canaan; and shall not the outgoings of grace,
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and walls, whose builder and maker is God? Oh! reason up faith and hope to an exspectancy of after blessedness, by considering the blessed presence and good will of him, that dwelt in the bush, in present comforts, present succours, and present deliverances.
and walls, whose builder and maker is God? Oh! reason up faith and hope to an exspectancy of After blessedness, by considering the blessed presence and good will of him, that dwelled in the bush, in present comforts, present succours, and present Deliverances.
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I shall onely propose the presidency of Saint Paul, under a remarkeable preservation, even from the Tyrant Nero, 2 Tim. 4. ver. 17, 18. I was delivered out of the mouth of the Lyon — and the Lord will deliver me out of every evil work,
I shall only propose the presidency of Saint Paul, under a remarkable preservation, even from the Tyrant Nero, 2 Tim. 4. ver. 17, 18. I was Delivered out of the Mouth of the lion — and the Lord will deliver me out of every evil work,
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which sometimes is taken for heaven, that upper house, that house of State, in which Christ sayes, John 14. ver. 2. There are many mansions; Saint Paul calls it, 2 Cor. 5. ver. 1. an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens: — so Psal. 17. ver. ult.
which sometime is taken for heaven, that upper house, that house of State, in which christ Says, John 14. ver. 2. There Are many mansions; Saint Paul calls it, 2 Cor. 5. ver. 1. an house not made with hands, Eternal in the heavens: — so Psalm 17. ver. ult.
and assure your selves, that, if in famine, sword, peril, nakedness, &c. ye have been more then conquerours, through Christ that loved you, get up your hearts to this perswasion, that neither death nor life,
and assure your selves, that, if in famine, sword, peril, nakedness, etc. you have been more then conquerors, through christ that loved you, get up your hearts to this persuasion, that neither death nor life,
nor any other creature shall be able to separate you from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus your Lord, Rom. 8. ver. 37.38, 39. or hinder you of heavens happiness, which is the fruit of Gods Electing love,
nor any other creature shall be able to separate you from the love of God which is in christ jesus your Lord, Rom. 8. ver. 37.38, 39. or hinder you of heavens happiness, which is the fruit of God's Electing love,
and violent? that the appearances of God are eminent, and immediate to their help in the day of their distress? Is this a truth attested by the experience of Saints in all ages? and cannot their enemies deny this? why then here is a rod for the backs of fools, a sharp reproof for the profane and carnal world, in 3 Particulars.
and violent? that the appearances of God Are eminent, and immediate to their help in the day of their distress? Is this a truth attested by the experience of Saints in all ages? and cannot their enemies deny this? why then Here is a rod for the backs of Fools, a sharp reproof for the profane and carnal world, in 3 Particulars.
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Whom the Lord loveth, he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth, laying down an exemption from the rod, as a note of Bastardie; or that, Apoc. 3.19. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten:
Whom the Lord loves, he Chasteneth, and scourges every son whom he receives, laying down an exemption from the rod, as a note of Bastardy; or that, Apocalypse 3.19. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten:
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This was practised by Shimei in that great day of Davids distress, when he fled from his rebellious son, 2 Sam. 16.7, 8. Come out, come out thou bloudy man,
This was practised by Shimei in that great day of Davids distress, when he fled from his rebellious son, 2 Sam. 16.7, 8. Come out, come out thou bloody man,
and the Lord hath delivered the kingdome into the hand of Absalom thy son, and behold, thou art taken to thy mischief, or, taken into thy wickedness, because thou art a murtherer, as some Translations read it,
and the Lord hath Delivered the Kingdom into the hand of Absalom thy son, and behold, thou art taken to thy mischief, or, taken into thy wickedness, Because thou art a murderer, as Some Translations read it,
and as agrees with the Hebrew: This was the Interpretation that Eliphaz put upon Job 's sufferings, Job 4.7, 8. Rememember, I pray thee, who ever perished, being innocent? or where were the righteous cut off? even as I have seen;
and as agrees with the Hebrew: This was the Interpretation that Eliphaz put upon Job is sufferings, Job 4.7, 8. Remember, I pray thee, who ever perished, being innocent? or where were the righteous Cut off? even as I have seen;
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thereby wounding him in his holiness, and heart-sincerity, yea, upon the matter, charging him to be a son of Belial, and that because God was now writing such bitter things in the bloud of his cattel, servants,
thereby wounding him in his holiness, and heart-sincerity, yea, upon the matter, charging him to be a son of Belial, and that Because God was now writing such bitter things in the blood of his cattle, Servants,
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It was not much to be heeded, that the Barbarians fastened the guilt of murther upon Paul, because the viper fastened upon his hand, Acts 28. ver. 4. But that the viper should fasten upon the hearts of men and women under the same common Profession with us, that the venom of the old Serpent should swell to such a degree of censuring,
It was not much to be heeded, that the Barbarians fastened the guilt of murder upon Paul, Because the viper fastened upon his hand, Acts 28. ver. 4. But that the viper should fasten upon the hearts of men and women under the same Common Profession with us, that the venom of the old Serpent should swell to such a degree of censuring,
when Jesus Christ shall come with ten thousands of his saints, Jude, ver. 14, 15. Then shall they know the English of that Text, 1 Pet. 1.6. and the ends of God in afflicting his precious ones.
when jesus christ shall come with ten thousands of his Saints, U^de, ver. 14, 15. Then shall they know the English of that Text, 1 Pet. 1.6. and the ends of God in afflicting his precious ones.
who so envious as evil men? who are so much the objects of their envy as the godly are — and why is their malice so much against them? surely, it is upon the account of Religion, of differencing Grace and holiness:
who so envious as evil men? who Are so much the objects of their envy as the godly Are — and why is their malice so much against them? surely, it is upon the account of Religion, of differencing Grace and holiness:
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thus to traduce the sincere servants of the Lord? why, the false gloss they put upon the humbling Providences of God, they expound unsoundness of body in them, to an infallible Evidence of an unsound spirit, rottenness in their bones to be the proper fruit of a rotten heart,
thus to traduce the sincere Servants of the Lord? why, the false gloss they put upon the humbling Providences of God, they expound unsoundness of body in them, to an infallible Evidence of an unsound Spirit, rottenness in their bones to be the proper fruit of a rotten heart,
and that the voyce of the Lord, in their present sufferings, doth fully speak all their professing, praying, watching, waiting, humility and holiness, to be but mere dissembling:
and that the voice of the Lord, in their present sufferings, does Fully speak all their professing, praying, watching, waiting, humility and holiness, to be but mere dissembling:
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what do the arguings and deportments of Job 's three friends import? and in special, that passage of Bildad Job 8.6, 7. to the end of the Chapter, If thou wert pure and upright,
what do the arguings and deportments of Job is three Friends import? and in special, that passage of Bildad Job 8.6, 7. to the end of the Chapter, If thou Wertenberg pure and upright,
What doth this Hypothesis, this uncharitable Supposition import, but a secret charge of Hypocrisie? may it not be sensed thus? ah Job, thou wantest that heart-purity,
What does this Hypothesis, this uncharitable Supposition import, but a secret charge of Hypocrisy? may it not be sensed thus? ah Job, thou Wantest that Heart-purity,
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the heart-searching God, whose eyes are as a flame of fire, ten thousand times brighter then the light of the Sun, hath scarched thy reins and weighed thy spirit,
the heart-searching God, whose eyes Are as a flame of fire, ten thousand times Brighter then the Light of the Sun, hath scarched thy reins and weighed thy Spirit,
A third Similitude is laid down ver. 16, 17. He is green before the sun, and his branch shooteth forth in his garden, his roots are wrapped about the heap,
A third Similitude is laid down for. 16, 17. He is green before the sun, and his branch shoots forth in his garden, his roots Are wrapped about the heap,
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That the perfect man in Scripture language (however otherwaies glossed upon by some in our dayes) denotes a sincere servant of the Lord, one whose heart is upright with the Lord, is clear in many passages;
That the perfect man in Scripture language (however otherways glossed upon by Some in our days) denotes a sincere servant of the Lord, one whose heart is upright with the Lord, is clear in many passages;
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because in distress, an hypocrite, for they are branches bearing fruit in Christ, and the great vine-dresser doth but purge them by affliction (cutting off their luxuriant branches) that they may bring forth more fruit, Joh. 15.2.
Because in distress, an hypocrite, for they Are branches bearing fruit in christ, and the great vine-dresser does but purge them by affliction (cutting off their luxuriant branches) that they may bring forth more fruit, John 15.2.
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even in this your way of traducing and slandering the footsteps of Gods anointed ones, and lest the Lord speak suddenly against you, as he did against Aaron and Miriam, in the quarrel of Moses, Numb. 12.8. and say, How were you not afraid to speak against my suffering servants.
even in this your Way of traducing and slandering the footsteps of God's anointed ones, and lest the Lord speak suddenly against you, as he did against Aaron and Miriam, in the quarrel of Moses, Numb. 12.8. and say, How were you not afraid to speak against my suffering Servants.
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indeed, wicked men are very peremptory in their conclusions against the Lords people, and when they see load laid upon them by the Lord, in some calamitous estate, they presently determine upon the question, that they are forsaken of God: Thus David in Psal. 71.7. brings in his enemies encouraging themselves in their furious attempts against him, under this assurance, that God had cast him off.
indeed, wicked men Are very peremptory in their conclusions against the lords people, and when they see load laid upon them by the Lord, in Some calamitous estate, they presently determine upon the question, that they Are forsaken of God: Thus David in Psalm 71.7. brings in his enemies encouraging themselves in their furious attempts against him, under this assurance, that God had cast him off.
But, why so confident, that David is now one of the forlorne hope? that his condition is desperate and irreparable? have you not seen what stormes he hath borne up under,
But, why so confident, that David is now one of the forlorn hope? that his condition is desperate and irreparable? have you not seen what storms he hath born up under,
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and thus deridingly did the wicked scoff at David, Psal. 22.7, 8. applied by the Evangelist to the Lord Jesus, Matth. 27.39. when he was nailed to the cross, all they that see me in this afflicted and calamitous condition, laugh me to scorn, they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying, He trusted on the Lord, that he would deliver him;
and thus deridingly did the wicked scoff At David, Psalm 22.7, 8. applied by the Evangelist to the Lord jesus, Matthew 27.39. when he was nailed to the cross, all they that see me in this afflicted and calamitous condition, laugh me to scorn, they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying, He trusted on the Lord, that he would deliver him;
no, hear at what a rate of love he speaks; how he useth affection with a tender Mother, and outvieth her, Isa. 49.14. Zion said, the Lord hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me;
no, hear At what a rate of love he speaks; how he uses affection with a tender Mother, and outvieth her, Isaiah 49.14. Zion said, the Lord hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me;
but what is the reply? can a woman forget her sucking childe, that she could not have compassion on the son of her womb? Mothers usually have more tenderness,
but what is the reply? can a woman forget her sucking child, that she could not have compassion on the son of her womb? Mother's usually have more tenderness,
when it lies at her breasts, and she feeds it with her own bloud? again, it is not, can a woman forget a sucking childe, another womans childe, to whom she is onely nurse? though this engageth much,
when it lies At her breasts, and she feeds it with her own blood? again, it is not, can a woman forget a sucking child, Another woman's child, to whom she is only nurse? though this engageth much,
but can she forget, or, can she withhold maternal compassion from it? can she expose it? can she shut up her bowels so, that she ceaseth all expressions of care and compassion towards it? which, in women, in Mothers, in wives, in chaste and loyal wives, is very rare, if possible:
but can she forget, or, can she withhold maternal compassion from it? can she expose it? can she shut up her bowels so, that she ceases all expressions of care and compassion towards it? which, in women, in Mother's, in wives, in chaste and loyal wives, is very rare, if possible:
and unnatural, to forget her sucking childe, the son of her womb; yet, will not I forget thee, no, Jer. 31.20. Ephraim is my dear son (all Gods sons are dear to him) he is a pleasant child.
and unnatural, to forget her sucking child, the son of her womb; yet, will not I forget thee, no, Jer. 31.20. Ephraim is my dear son (all God's Sons Are dear to him) he is a pleasant child.
so the Lord, when he hath lash'd his Ephraim, takes him into his armes, and sayes, peace my dear son, be quiet my pleasant Childe, for I will surely have mercy upon thee, miserendo miserebor, an Elegant Hebraisme, implying the certainty of mercy from the Lord to his Ephraims: but when will the Lord have mercy upon them? will he hasten his help? will he speed his supplies? yes, have you never seen a tender mother, what hast she makes,
so the Lord, when he hath lashed his Ephraim, Takes him into his arms, and Says, peace my dear son, be quiet my pleasant Child, for I will surely have mercy upon thee, miserendo Miserebor, an Elegant Hebraism, implying the certainty of mercy from the Lord to his Ephraim's: but when will the Lord have mercy upon them? will he hasten his help? will he speed his supplies? yes, have you never seen a tender mother, what haste she makes,
and how doth this comport with that great truth, spoke unto in this Treatise? viz. That the appearances of God are eminent and immediate, certain & sudden, to the help of his people in their distressed estate:
and how does this comport with that great truth, spoke unto in this Treatise? viz. That the appearances of God Are eminent and immediate, certain & sudden, to the help of his people in their distressed estate:
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For ever then, let all black mouthes be stopped from belching forth reproaches against the Saints, charging them to be the greatest sinners, hypocrites,
For ever then, let all black mouths be stopped from belching forth Reproaches against the Saints, charging them to be the greatest Sinners, Hypocrites,
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that forsake the fountain of living waters, and hew out unto themselves cisterns, even broken cisterns, that will hold no water; the choicest creature-enjoyment is leaking;
that forsake the fountain of living waters, and hew out unto themselves cisterns, even broken cisterns, that will hold no water; the Choicest creature-enjoyment is leaking;
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This was Asa 's sin, that, in his disease, he sought not to the Lord, but to the Physicians, 2 Chron. 16.12. It is not simply evil to seek to Physicians, but commanded, and commendable:
This was Asa is since, that, in his disease, he sought not to the Lord, but to the Physicians, 2 Chronicles 16.12. It is not simply evil to seek to Physicians, but commanded, and commendable:
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it is worthy observation, that Rapha, which signifies a Physician, is used also for a Gyant, Deut. 2.20. that also was accounted a land of Gyants, Rephaim;
it is worthy observation, that Rapha, which signifies a physician, is used also for a Giant, Deuteronomy 2.20. that also was accounted a land of Giants, Rephaim;
and is not this very much the fault of Physicians? do not men bear themselves very high upon their learning, skill and experiences? do they not boast, what cures they have wrought? in what desperate cases they have been succesfull? how they have raised up Patients from the very gates of the grave? and to one that comes to a sick Person in the name of the Lord, that attempts a cure in the strength of God;
and is not this very much the fault of Physicians? do not men bear themselves very high upon their learning, skill and experiences? do they not boast, what cures they have wrought? in what desperate cases they have been successful? how they have raised up Patients from the very gates of the grave? and to one that comes to a sick Person in the name of the Lord, that attempts a cure in the strength of God;
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ten may be found, I fear, who come with a sword, with a spear, and with a shield, who attempt great things in their own strength, rest more upon their own experience,
ten may be found, I Fear, who come with a sword, with a spear, and with a shield, who attempt great things in their own strength, rest more upon their own experience,
and in-advertency, they send so many of their patients, El-Rephaim, unto the dead, so 'tis, used Psal. 88.10. Shall the dead arise, and praise thee, Prov. 2.18.
and inadvertency, they send so many of their patients, El-Rephaim, unto the dead, so it's, used Psalm 88.10. Shall the dead arise, and praise thee, Curae 2.18.
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may not that question be put in this case, 2 Kings 1.3. Is it not, because there is no God in Israel, that ye go to enquire of Baal-zebub the God of Ekron? alas!
may not that question be put in this case, 2 Kings 1.3. Is it not, Because there is no God in Israel, that you go to inquire of Baal-zebub the God of Ekron? alas!
Asa sinned, in trusting to the skill of an Israelitish Physician, as well as Ahaziah in sending to enquire of his recovery of the God of Ekron: 'tis dangerous to rely upon means, though the best of means;
Asa sinned, in trusting to the skill of an Israelitish physician, as well as Ahaziah in sending to inquire of his recovery of the God of Ekron: it's dangerous to rely upon means, though the best of means;
making the earth ring, with their loud acclamations of joy, at the approach of it, putting themselves into the hazzard of a new battel, under the protection of that sacred standard;
making the earth ring, with their loud acclamations of joy, At the approach of it, putting themselves into the hazard of a new battle, under the protection of that sacred standard;
and Samuel outstayed his time appointed, 1 Sam. 30.8. compared with 1 Chron. 10.8. and yet because he waited not for help in Gods way, and at Gods time, Samuel tells him, vers. 13. that he had done foolishly;
and Samuel outstayed his time appointed, 1 Sam. 30.8. compared with 1 Chronicles 10.8. and yet Because he waited not for help in God's Way, and At God's time, Samuel tells him, vers. 13. that he had done foolishly;
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— and ver. 14. that his kingdome should not continue; It is observable, verse 10. that assoon as Saul had made an end of offering, behold, Samuel came;
— and for. 14. that his Kingdom should not continue; It is observable, verse 10. that As soon as Saul had made an end of offering, behold, Samuel Come;
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What petulancy and peevishness of spirit did Israel once and again discover in their murmurings in Egypt, and in the wilderness? and what was the ground of their quarrel? why,
What petulancy and peevishness of Spirit did Israel once and again discover in their murmurings in Egypt, and in the Wilderness? and what was the ground of their quarrel? why,
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Hence the Apostle cautions the Corinthian Christians to beware of this sin, 1 Cor. 10.10. Neither murmur ye as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer;
Hence the Apostle cautions the Corinthian Christians to beware of this since, 1 Cor. 10.10. Neither murmur you as Some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer;
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First, By questioning his power, vers. 20. Can God help in such a straight? can God deliver from such a distress? will the Lord make windows in Heaven,
First, By questioning his power, vers. 20. Can God help in such a straight? can God deliver from such a distress? will the Lord make windows in Heaven,
and rain down bread, to supply in so great a famine? as the unbelieving Noble-man suggested, 2 Kings 7.1. — 2. God is limited, when his will is circumscribed;
and rain down bred, to supply in so great a famine? as the unbelieving Nobleman suggested, 2 Kings 7.1. — 2. God is limited, when his will is circumscribed;
If Manna come to be loathed as light meat, Quailes must be sent, though they die with the meat, in their mouthes, ver. 30, 31. — 3. When men appoint God, what means he shall use to accomplish and perfect their deliverance by:
If Manna come to be loathed as Light meat, Quails must be sent, though they die with the meat, in their mouths, ver. 30, 31. — 3. When men appoint God, what means he shall use to accomplish and perfect their deliverance by:
thus Israel will acquaint God, and herein limit him, that the onely means of their safety lay, in having a King to fight their battels for them, 1 Sam. 8.20. — 4. In limiting God his time;
thus Israel will acquaint God, and herein limit him, that the only means of their safety lay, in having a King to fight their battles for them, 1 Sam. 8.20. — 4. In limiting God his time;
4. This grand Consideration, That God doth seasonably and fully appear to the help of his people, in the day of their distress, drawes up a high charge against those, who have experienced this truth,
4. This grand Consideration, That God does seasonably and Fully appear to the help of his people, in the day of their distress, draws up a high charge against those, who have experienced this truth,
neither give him the glory of them: It is a common saying, and grown proverbial; that Injuries are ingraven in brass, but curtesies are written upon the sands;
neither give him the glory of them: It is a Common saying, and grown proverbial; that Injuries Are engraven in brass, but courtesies Are written upon the sands;
It seems, it was true amongst the Israelites, God had done them many a good turne, the Prophet gives a large Catalogue of them, in Psal. 106.13. They soon forgat his works, they made hast to forget them;
It seems, it was true among the Israelites, God had done them many a good turn, the Prophet gives a large Catalogue of them, in Psalm 106.13. They soon forgot his works, they made haste to forget them;
nor concocting the meat which is received, but for want of due heat, and a retentive quality in the stomack, the meat passeth suddenly away raw and undigested,
nor concocting the meat which is received, but for want of due heat, and a retentive quality in the stomach, the meat passes suddenly away raw and undigested,
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Truely, most men have this spiritual Lientery; their memories are so fluid and slippery, that the choicest mercies and deliverances make but a little stay upon them,
Truly, most men have this spiritual Lientery; their memories Are so fluid and slippery, that the Choicest Mercies and Deliverances make but a little stay upon them,
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and whence is this leanness and listlesness? whence comes it, that the mercies of God bred no more noble and generous spirits in many persons? sure it proceeds from that unhappy flux that most are subject unto:
and whence is this leanness and listlessness? whence comes it, that the Mercies of God bred no more noble and generous spirits in many Persons? sure it proceeds from that unhappy flux that most Are Subject unto:
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But now, when God had brought them through Jordan, and possessed them of Canaan, that they were filled, and filled (it is repeated,) in that fresh and fat pasture, their heart was exalted, and they forgot God;
But now, when God had brought them through Jordan, and possessed them of Canaan, that they were filled, and filled (it is repeated,) in that fresh and fat pasture, their heart was exalted, and they forgotten God;
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who knoweth the power of thy wrath? Some think these wilde beasts do point to the 4 Monarchies, by which God determined in after times to punish this people, as Dan. 7.3.
who Knoweth the power of thy wrath? some think these wild beasts do point to the 4 Monarchies, by which God determined in After times to Punish this people, as Dan. 7.3.
David thought, the all of his soul in every faculty, little enough for that great work, Psal. 103.4. nay, too little; and so Psal. 116.9. he saies, I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living, indesinenter ambulabo:
David Thought, the all of his soul in every faculty, little enough for that great work, Psalm 103.4. nay, too little; and so Psalm 116.9. he Says, I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living, Indesinenter I will walk:
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I will not onely take a turn or two with God, but will walk constantly, to the end of the race, thorough the exercise of every grace, the faithfull discharge of every duty, the conscionable performance of every service,
I will not only take a turn or two with God, but will walk constantly, to the end of the raze, through the exercise of every grace, the faithful discharge of every duty, the conscionable performance of every service,
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as a Testimony of his thankfulness to God for eminent mercy, in that full and memorable deliverance, which he obtained happily, in the desert of Maon. 2 Sam. 23.25, 26. When God fetched off Saul who had begirt David and his men, with his Army, where he was in eminent danger, to have been surprised, had not the Lord in way of seasonable Providence alarum'd Saul by the Philistines, who then invaded the land:
as a Testimony of his thankfulness to God for eminent mercy, in that full and memorable deliverance, which he obtained happily, in the desert of Maon. 2 Sam. 23.25, 26. When God fetched off Saul who had begirt David and his men, with his Army, where he was in eminent danger, to have been surprised, had not the Lord in Way of seasonable Providence alarmed Saul by the philistines, who then invaded the land:
How few be there, who tread in David 's steps? who act up with such resolution and fixedness of spirit for God, under the sence of admirable and obliging Providences? How little are Providences taken notice of? how little are they improved by most,
How few be there, who tread in David is steps? who act up with such resolution and fixedness of Spirit for God, under the sense of admirable and obliging Providences? How little Are Providences taken notice of? how little Are they improved by most,
and swear fasly, as though they were delivered to do all these abominations? Jer. 7.9, 10. do they not act as high in waies of sin as ever? It is with many in this point,
and swear fasly, as though they were Delivered to do all these abominations? Jer. 7.9, 10. doe they not act as high in ways of since as ever? It is with many in this point,
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what a sudden and strange work was upon Israel, when God had set them upon drie land, Exod. 15.31. yet Moses and Miriam had scarcely finished their Psalme of praise, when Chap. 15.24. The people murmured, and spake high against God:
what a sudden and strange work was upon Israel, when God had Set them upon dry land, Exod 15.31. yet Moses and Miriam had scarcely finished their Psalm of praise, when Chap. 15.24. The people murmured, and spoke high against God:
how the Lord, having saved the people out of Egypt, afterward destroied them that believed not, that acted not up by faith, to those mercies received;
how the Lord, having saved the people out of Egypt, afterwards destroyed them that believed not, that acted not up by faith, to those Mercies received;
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Trap. in loc. All my thoughts are upon thee with greatest delight: All my bowels are in thee. making them to be the words of God promising plenty of grace and comfort to them as from overflowing overslowing fountain though other expositours think them to be the Psalmists word, see Mr. Jackson, in loc.
Trap. in loc. All my thoughts Are upon thee with greatest delight: All my bowels Are in thee. making them to be the words of God promising plenty of grace and Comfort to them as from overflowing overslowing fountain though other expositors think them to be the Psalmists word, see Mr. Jackson, in loc.
Never hardly did an army go forth with lessconfidence on their own side, or more contempt of their enemys & did more bravely deceive both, for in these following successes they proved such, as would too much pose antiquity among all the Campes of the famed Heroes, Heroes to finde a parallel of this Army, T. M. in the hystory of the Civil war, p. 114.
Never hardly did an army go forth with lessconfidence on their own side, or more contempt of their enemies & did more bravely deceive both, for in these following Successes they proved such, as would too much pose antiquity among all the Camps of the famed Heroes, Heroes to find a parallel of this Army, T. M. in the history of the Civil war, p. 114.
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The Popish Souldiers that went against the Angrognians said that the Minities with their prayers conjured and bewitched them that they could not fight. And did not ye at Edge-hill say with others, now for the fruits of prayer? and did not ye receive the fruit of it?
The Popish Soldiers that went against the Angrognians said that the ministries with their Prayers conjured and bewitched them that they could not fight. And did not you At Edge hill say with Others, now for the fruits of prayer? and did not you receive the fruit of it?
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Octogessimus octavus m•rabilis annus, Beza. Silete, ne Dii vos h•c navigare sentiant was the Speech of an Heathen to wicked persons, that sailed in a storm with him.
Octogessimus Octavius m•rabilis annus, Beza. Silent, ne Gods vos h•c navigare Sentient was the Speech of an Heathen to wicked Persons, that sailed in a storm with him.
Mr. Calamy Con. in Psal. 119.92. I knew a man who in the time of his sickness was so terrified in his conscience for sin that he made the very bed to shake, upon which he lay and cried out all night long, I am damned. I am damned and made many and great protestations of amendment of life, but became as wicked as ever.
Mr. Calamy Con. in Psalm 119.92. I knew a man who in the time of his sickness was so terrified in his conscience for since that he made the very Bed to shake, upon which he lay and cried out all night long, I am damned. I am damned and made many and great protestations of amendment of life, but became as wicked as ever.
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This Island hath the glory to be graced with the first Christian King, hat ever raigned in the world, which was Lucius. Speed in his 6 Books, Chap 9. Sub Lucio Britania omnium Provinciarum prima publicitus Christi nomen recepit. Anton. Sab. lib. 5. Enned 7.
This Island hath the glory to be graced with the First Christian King, hat ever reigned in the world, which was Lucius. Speed in his 6 Books, Chap 9. Sub Lucio Britannia omnium Provinciarum prima publicitus Christ Nome recepit. Anton Sab. lib. 5. enned 7.
Calvin. Beza &c. P scator. Ambrose. August. Erasmus. Dodate. Great Annotations of the Assembly. Mr. Baxtes, Spirits witness to Christianity. page 121.
calvin. Beza etc. P scator. Ambrose. August. Erasmus. Dodate. Great Annotations of the Assembly. Mr. Baxtes, Spirits witness to Christianity. page 121.
Unless this Story of Iob was before the Law was given, is the judgment of some, Mr. Iackson, in the 1 Ch. of Iob. Mr. Caryl, and others. Yet then had they the Law and light of nature, by which they punished blasphemy with death. Mr. Caryl. in loc. p. 28.
Unless this Story of Job was before the Law was given, is the judgement of Some, Mr. Jackson, in the 1 Christ of Job Mr. Caryl, and Others. Yet then had they the Law and Light of nature, by which they punished blasphemy with death. Mr. Caryl. in loc. p. 28.
Being confident and insolent they bear their noses high in the air, uttering loud and lofty languages, as Rabshekah did, 2 King. 18. to which times this Psalme is referred by some, Mr. Trap. in loc.
Being confident and insolent they bear their noses high in the air, uttering loud and lofty languages, as Rabshekah did, 2 King. 18. to which times this Psalm is referred by Some, Mr. Trap. in loc.
Succosus ex Tremel. There being in many gardens fountains of stone. Other senses of this passage are given by Expositours: however, all conclude, that Bildad chargeth Iob with hypocrisie; which is the chief thing I aim at in this quotation.
Succosus ex Tremel. There being in many gardens fountains of stone. Other Senses of this passage Are given by Expositors: however, all conclude, that Bildad charges Job with hypocrisy; which is the chief thing I aim At in this quotation.
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