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THE BENEFIT OF AFFLICTIONS TO THE People of God. Philip. 1.19. For I know that this shall turn to my salvation, through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
THE BENEFIT OF AFFLICTIONS TO THE People of God. Philip. 1.19. For I know that this shall turn to my salvation, through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of jesus christ.
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GOD hath been pleased in a few years, to give us many sad occasions like unto this, of meeting together, to Solemnize the Funeralls, of both the root, and several branches of this Honourable Family.
GOD hath been pleased in a few Years, to give us many sad occasions like unto this, of meeting together, to Solemnize the Funerals, of both the root, and several branches of this Honourable Family.
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It is but a little above a year since, God took away by death, the Head and Root of this Family;
It is but a little above a year since, God took away by death, the Head and Root of this Family;
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to the much to be lamented losse, not only of his own Family, and neer relations;
to the much to be lamented loss, not only of his own Family, and near relations;
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but also of this Town and County;
but also of this Town and County;
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yea, of the whole Land and Nation, and that in relation, both to Church and State.
yea, of the Whole Land and nation, and that in Relation, both to Church and State.
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And now God hath been pleased to make another sore breach in this Family, by taking away another branch of it;
And now God hath been pleased to make Another soar breach in this Family, by taking away Another branch of it;
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the only Child, though not of her Father, yet of her Mother, left her at the decease of her dear Husband.
the only Child, though not of her Father, yet of her Mother, left her At the decease of her dear Husband.
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The Providence is very sad, it is the Duty of all related to this Family, to lay it to heart, and to improve it:
The Providence is very sad, it is the Duty of all related to this Family, to lay it to heart, and to improve it:
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And it is all our duties to have our pitty towards them, and our prayers for them, stirred up;
And it is all our duties to have our pity towards them, and our Prayers for them, stirred up;
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that God would give in the fruit, and benefit of these afflictions to their souls. God help, both them, and us, to do their, and our duties in this particular.
that God would give in the fruit, and benefit of these afflictions to their Souls. God help, both them, and us, to do their, and our duties in this particular.
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This portion of Scripture, I have now read unto you, holds forth Comfort to Believers, under the most startling Providences, and most pressing Burdens;
This portion of Scripture, I have now read unto you, holds forth Comfort to Believers, under the most startling Providences, and most pressing Burdens;
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as also direction in what way persons under affliction may expect, and by what means they may come to partake of the fruit,
as also direction in what Way Persons under affliction may expect, and by what means they may come to partake of the fruit,
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and benefit of all their afflictions;
and benefit of all their afflictions;
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and it further directs us, what is our Duty, that we may be helpful to them in it.
and it further directs us, what is our Duty, that we may be helpful to them in it.
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But to come nearer to the Text it self.
But to come nearer to the Text it self.
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The occasion of the words, you have laid down in the former verses, where St. Paul complains of some, that went about to adde afflictions to his Bonds:
The occasion of the words, you have laid down in the former Verses, where Saint Paul complains of Some, that went about to add afflictions to his Bonds:
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and truly those concerned in this present Providence, may say that God hath added affliction to their Bonds,
and truly those concerned in this present Providence, may say that God hath added affliction to their Bonds,
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though they must not complain of this, but acknowledge God just, and righteous in it.
though they must not complain of this, but acknowledge God just, and righteous in it.
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And I fear they may complain, not without cause, that some men have added affliction to their Bonds, and that sinfully:
And I Fear they may complain, not without cause, that Some men have added affliction to their Bonds, and that sinfully:
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however those that are the People of God, may, as St. Paul did, comfort themselves from this Scripture, in the assurance of a good issue,
however those that Are the People of God, may, as Saint Paul did, Comfort themselves from this Scripture, in the assurance of a good issue,
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and saving benefit they shall reap from all their afflictions.
and Saving benefit they shall reap from all their afflictions.
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As to the dependance of these words upon the former, and the parts of the Chapter, I shall briefly hint them to you, not affecting to dwell long in the Porch of a Text.
As to the dependence of these words upon the former, and the parts of the Chapter, I shall briefly hint them to you, not affecting to dwell long in the Porch of a Text.
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After St. Pauls salutation of, and prayer for, these Philippians, contained in the eleven first verses;
After Saint Paul's salutation of, and prayer for, these Philippians, contained in the eleven First Verses;
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He doth from the 12 verse, to the 27. indeavour to remove the scandal of the Crosse, the Philippians might take against the Gospel, by his suffering:
He does from the 12 verse, to the 27. endeavour to remove the scandal of the Cross, the Philippians might take against the Gospel, by his suffering:
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Now St. Paul convinceth them, that they had no cause at all, to take offence against the Gospel, by reason of his affliction, and imprisonment;
Now Saint Paul Convinces them, that they had no cause At all, to take offence against the Gospel, by reason of his affliction, and imprisonment;
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And he lays down two generall grounds of this:
And he lays down two general grounds of this:
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The first, that his sufferings, were so far from hindring the Gospel, that they rather tended to the furtherance of it,
The First, that his sufferings, were so Far from hindering the Gospel, that they rather tended to the furtherance of it,
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as in verses 12, 13, 14, 18. The second, That all his afflictions should turn to his good, and salvation, as in the Text. Or if you will St. Paul from the 12. verse, to the Text, propounds that, which might keep them from being stumbled at his afflictions.
as in Verses 12, 13, 14, 18. The second, That all his afflictions should turn to his good, and salvation, as in the Text. Or if you will Saint Paul from the 12. verse, to the Text, propounds that, which might keep them from being stumbled At his afflictions.
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And in the Text, he shews what it was, that kept him from sinking under them.
And in the Text, he shows what it was, that kept him from sinking under them.
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In the 13, 15, 16. verses, you have a specification of St. Pauls afflictions;
In the 13, 15, 16. Verses, you have a specification of Saint Paul's afflictions;
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namely Bonds, and Imprisonment, and perills by false brethren, who envied Paul, and indeavoured to reproach his person,
namely Bonds, and Imprisonment, and perils by false brothers, who envied Paul, and endeavoured to reproach his person,
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and undervalue his Ministry, and yet all this under a pretence of preaching the Gospel;
and undervalue his Ministry, and yet all this under a pretence of preaching the Gospel;
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in the 18. verse you have Pauls Resolution upon all this, and that was to rejoyce that Christ was preached,
in the 18. verse you have Paul's Resolution upon all this, and that was to rejoice that christ was preached,
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whether for corrupt ends, or with sincere hearts, let those that preach look to that;
whither for corrupt ends, or with sincere hearts, let those that preach look to that;
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yet seeing Christ was preached notwithstanding his Bonds, and their adding affliction to his Bonds, he doth,
yet seeing christ was preached notwithstanding his Bonds, and their adding affliction to his Bonds, he does,
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and he resolves, he will rejoyce.
and he resolves, he will rejoice.
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And this leads me to my Text, which contains the ground of the Apostle Pauls rejoycing under his afflictions, together with the means whereby this was brought about, which was that he knew it would turn to his salvation, through the help of prayer,
And this leads me to my Text, which contains the ground of the Apostle Paul's rejoicing under his afflictions, together with the means whereby this was brought about, which was that he knew it would turn to his salvation, through the help of prayer,
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and the supply of the Spirit. In the words there are these two parts; First, The Apostles full perswasion, and assurance of, a blessed issue of all his troubles.
and the supply of the Spirit. In the words there Are these two parts; First, The Apostles full persuasion, and assurance of, a blessed issue of all his Troubles.
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Secondly, The Causes, and Means, from, and by reason of which, this would be brought about;
Secondly, The Causes, and Means, from, and by reason of which, this would be brought about;
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in the latter part of the verse. To open the Words:
in the latter part of the verse. To open the Words:
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For; This causall Conjunction, For, shews the dependance of these words upon the foregoing, and that they are brought in,For; This causal Conjunction, For, shows the dependence of these words upon the foregoing, and that they Are brought in,
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as a reason of the Apostles resolution, expressed in the 18. verse.
as a reason of the Apostles resolution, expressed in the 18. verse.
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I know; This phrase notes St. Pauls confidence, and assurance of that he is about to speak;I know; This phrase notes Saint Paul's confidence, and assurance of that he is about to speak;
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I know it, I have no doubt at all of it, I do not speak of it,I know it, I have no doubt At all of it, I do not speak of it,
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as a matter dubitable, but I am upon good grounds assured of it.
as a matter dubitable, but I am upon good grounds assured of it.
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That this; First, Some referre this, to the preaching of the Gospel, which was occasioned by Pauls Bonds;That this; First, some refer this, to the preaching of the Gospel, which was occasioned by Paul's Bonds;
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many waxing bold to preach, being animated by his example, as he tells us, verse the 14. Or
many waxing bold to preach, being animated by his Exampl, as he tells us, verse the 14. Or
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Secondly, This may have relation to the 15. & 16. verses:
Secondly, This may have Relation to the 15. & 16. Verses:
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How ever it be a wicked designe, of those who preach Christ out of envy and strife;
How ever it be a wicked Design, of those who preach christ out of envy and strife;
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who think by their envying me, and casting false aspersions on me, to stir up corruption in me,
who think by their envying me, and casting false Aspersions on me, to stir up corruption in me,
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and to adde affliction to my Bonds; yet I know that this shall turn to my salvation.
and to add affliction to my Bonds; yet I know that this shall turn to my salvation.
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God will do me much good by it, and bring great advantage to my soul out of it. Shall turn to my salvation;
God will do me much good by it, and bring great advantage to my soul out of it. Shall turn to my salvation;
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Some interpret this of temporal salvation, from the hands of Nero, and his present imprisonment: But most interpret this of spirituall and eternal salvation;
some interpret this of temporal salvation, from the hands of Nero, and his present imprisonment: But most interpret this of spiritual and Eternal salvation;
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Namely, That these his afflictions should tend to the prevention, and purging out of sin, to the increase of grace,
Namely, That these his afflictions should tend to the prevention, and purging out of since, to the increase of grace,
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and comfort here, and an addition of eternal glory hereafter.
and Comfort Here, and an addition of Eternal glory hereafter.
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Through your prayer; In these, and the following words, he shews the means, by which his afflictions should attain this blessed effect;Through your prayer; In these, and the following words, he shows the means, by which his afflictions should attain this blessed Effect;
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Some make these two Phrases, to be NONLATINALPHABET, & make the sense to be this; Through the Supply of the Spirit of Christ obtained by your prayers:
some make these two Phrases, to be, & make the sense to be this; Through the Supply of the Spirit of christ obtained by your Prayers:
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but they may be taken distinctly, the former being the lesse principall cause, or instrument, the latter the Spirit of Christ, the principall efficient.
but they may be taken distinctly, the former being the less principal cause, or Instrument, the latter the Spirit of christ, the principal efficient.
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St. Paul you see, (though an Apostle) desires, prizes, and highly values, the prayers of Gods people,
Saint Paul you see, (though an Apostle) Desires, prizes, and highly value's, the Prayers of God's people,
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yea, of the meanest Saints for him, as those he would not be without for a world;
yea, of the Meanest Saints for him, as those he would not be without for a world;
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but expected much good from them, as a means to attain help, and comfort, and the supply of the Spirit of Christ.
but expected much good from them, as a means to attain help, and Comfort, and the supply of the Spirit of christ.
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And the supply of the Spirit of Christ. And the supply of the Spirit of christ.
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The Greek word, NONLATINALPHABET, signifies a supply by way of support, by holding up, and underproping a weak person;
The Greek word,, signifies a supply by Way of support, by holding up, and underproping a weak person;
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or else a supply by way of influence, derived from Christ by faith, and communicated by the Spirit;
or Else a supply by Way of influence, derived from christ by faith, and communicated by the Spirit;
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such as the head affords, and administers to the body.
such as the head affords, and administers to the body.
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By this supply of the Spirit of Christ, is understood the supports, and comforts Christ affords;
By this supply of the Spirit of christ, is understood the supports, and comforts christ affords;
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and also that grace, and ability, to performe the duties of an afflicted state, that Christ by his Spirit vouchsafeth to his people:
and also that grace, and ability, to perform the duties of an afflicted state, that christ by his Spirit vouchsafeth to his people:
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and this is the main and principal efficient, of all that good we get by any affliction.
and this is the main and principal efficient, of all that good we get by any affliction.
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Indeed our own prayers, and the prayers of other Saints, may be very usefull, and instrumental for our good,
Indeed our own Prayers, and the Prayers of other Saints, may be very useful, and instrumental for our good,
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yet these alone cannot bring meat out of this eater, any further, then as they are followed with the supply of the spirit of Christ.
yet these alone cannot bring meat out of this eater, any further, then as they Are followed with the supply of the Spirit of christ.
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And having thus opened the words; I proceed to the Doctrines observable from them.
And having thus opened the words; I proceed to the Doctrines observable from them.
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Doct. 1. That the sorest afflictions, and most crosse Providences, that do, or can befall Christians in this life;Doct. 1. That the Sorest afflictions, and most cross Providences, that do, or can befall Christians in this life;
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God can, and will cause them, to turn to their salvation. Those things, which may be intended by the Devil, and wicked men, for their vexation,
God can, and will cause them, to turn to their salvation. Those things, which may be intended by the devil, and wicked men, for their vexation,
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and trouble, and which in their own nature, would tend to their destruction; God can, and will turn to their salvation.
and trouble, and which in their own nature, would tend to their destruction; God can, and will turn to their salvation.
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Doct. 2. That Believers have sufficient ground from Scripture, to know, and be assured, that their afflictions shall turn to their salvation.Doct. 2. That Believers have sufficient ground from Scripture, to know, and be assured, that their afflictions shall turn to their salvation.
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This I gather from those words, I know; St. Paul did, and therefore other Saints may know it.
This I gather from those words, I know; Saint Paul did, and Therefore other Saints may know it.
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Doct. 3. That the knowledge, that all afflictions shall turn to the salvation of Gods people, may bear up the heart of a Christian,Doct. 3. That the knowledge, that all afflictions shall turn to the salvation of God's people, may bear up the heart of a Christian,
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and cause him to rejoyce, when he is depressed lowest, under the burden of weightiest afflictions.
and cause him to rejoice, when he is depressed lowest, under the burden of Weightiest afflictions.
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This I gather from the Connexion of this verse upon the former, considering the words as an argument, or ground of Pauls rejoycing.
This I gather from the Connexion of this verse upon the former, considering the words as an argument, or ground of Paul's rejoicing.
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Doct. 4. That the most eminent Saints, stand in need of the prayers of other, yea of the meanest Christians, should desire them, and may receive much benefit by them.Doct. 4. That the most eminent Saints, stand in need of the Prayers of other, yea of the Meanest Christians, should desire them, and may receive much benefit by them.
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Doct. 5. That the prayers of the Church, and people of God, for persons in affliction, is an ordained,Doct. 5. That the Prayers of the Church, and people of God, for Persons in affliction, is an ordained,
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and instituted means to turn their afflictions unto their salvation.
and instituted means to turn their afflictions unto their salvation.
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Doct. 6. That though the prayers of Saints may be instrumental, yet the Spirit of Jesus Christ, by the supplyes he vouchsafeth to his people, is the principall efficient, of turning their afflictions into their salvation.Doct. 6. That though the Prayers of Saints may be instrumental, yet the Spirit of jesus christ, by the supplies he vouchsafeth to his people, is the principal efficient, of turning their afflictions into their salvation.
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Doct. 7. That the supplyes of the Spirit of Christ, are fetched in by way of prayer.Doct. 7. That the supplies of the Spirit of christ, Are fetched in by Way of prayer.
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It would be too large a Field for me to enter into each of these Doctrines severally;
It would be too large a Field for me to enter into each of these Doctrines severally;
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I shall therefore sum up all in one Doctrine, as neer as may be in the words of the Text;
I shall Therefore sum up all in one Doctrine, as near as may be in the words of the Text;
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and which will contain the scope, and sum of the whole verse, which is this; Doct: That Paul did, and all true Believers may know, and be assured;
and which will contain the scope, and sum of the Whole verse, which is this; Doct: That Paul did, and all true Believers may know, and be assured;
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That all, even their greatest afflictions, shall turn to their salvation; through the prayers of Gods people, and the supply of the Spirit of Christ.
That all, even their greatest afflictions, shall turn to their salvation; through the Prayers of God's people, and the supply of the Spirit of christ.
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I might prove this Doctrine by an Induction, instancing in particular afflicted ones;
I might prove this Doctrine by an Induction, instancing in particular afflicted ones;
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What St. Paul speaks of those particular afflictions, mentioned in the verses before the Text, the same may every Christian say of each affliction he lyes under, I know this shall turn to my salvation:
What Saint Paul speaks of those particular afflictions, mentioned in the Verses before the Text, the same may every Christian say of each affliction he lies under, I know this shall turn to my salvation:
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Be it losse of estate, I know this losse of earth, shall help me to gain Heaven;
Be it loss of estate, I know this loss of earth, shall help me to gain Heaven;
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This loss, or cross, of, or in neer, and dear relations, of wife, husband, parent, child,
This loss, or cross, of, or in near, and dear relations, of wife, husband, parent, child,
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or friend, shall turn to my salvation;
or friend, shall turn to my salvation;
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I shall be a gainer by the bargain, if while I lose creatures, I shall gain more of God;
I shall be a gainer by the bargain, if while I loose creatures, I shall gain more of God;
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and what I want in them, I find made up in him.
and what I want in them, I find made up in him.
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A Christian, if under Bonds and Imprisonment, as St. Paul was, when he writ this Epistle;
A Christian, if under Bonds and Imprisonment, as Saint Paul was, when he writ this Epistle;
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he may say, I know that this shall turn to my salvation, seeing I by experience find it thus oftentimes, that while I have least liberty with man, I have most with God.
he may say, I know that this shall turn to my salvation, seeing I by experience find it thus oftentimes, that while I have least liberty with man, I have most with God.
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Is a Christian reproached, slandered, censured, when he lyes under Gods afflicting hand? yet he may say, Even this shall turn to my salvation, while it makes me look inward,
Is a Christian reproached, slandered, censured, when he lies under God's afflicting hand? yet he may say, Even this shall turn to my salvation, while it makes me look inward,
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and judge my self more than men can judg me, and makes me more watchfull over my heart and wayes for the time to come.
and judge my self more than men can judge me, and makes me more watchful over my heart and ways for the time to come.
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Yea in the case of desertions, and temptations, even these in the issue shall work for the good,
Yea in the case of desertions, and temptations, even these in the issue shall work for the good,
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and turn to the salvation of Gods people. In the further handling of this Doctrine, I shall observe this Method.
and turn to the salvation of God's people. In the further handling of this Doctrine, I shall observe this Method.
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First, I shall shew, how all afflictions, even the most crosse providences, shall turn to the salvation of Gods people.
First, I shall show, how all afflictions, even the most cross providences, shall turn to the salvation of God's people.
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Secondly, I shall prove, that the Saints of God may know this; and how they may, and do come to know it.
Secondly, I shall prove, that the Saints of God may know this; and how they may, and do come to know it.
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Thirdly, That the prayers of Gods people, are a special means conducing to the producing this effect, salvation.
Thirdly, That the Prayers of God's people, Are a special means conducing to the producing this Effect, salvation.
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Fourthly, That the supply of the Spirit of Christ, is that which causeth the afflictions of Gods people to turn to their salvation:
Fourthly, That the supply of the Spirit of christ, is that which Causes the afflictions of God's people to turn to their salvation:
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And what it is the Spirit doth supply them with, in order hereunto.
And what it is the Spirit does supply them with, in order hereunto.
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First, To begin with the first General, which is, to shew how all afflictions, and cross Providences do,
First, To begin with the First General, which is, to show how all afflictions, and cross Providences do,
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and shall turn to the salvation of Gods people: And this will more clearly appear, by considering what the notion of salvation imports.
and shall turn to the salvation of God's people: And this will more clearly appear, by considering what the notion of salvation imports.
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Now salvation principally implyes two things; First, Deliverance from evill: Secondly, The Enjoyment of, and instating in good:
Now salvation principally Implies two things; First, Deliverance from evil: Secondly, The Enjoyment of, and instating in good:
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and in reference to both these, the afflictions of Gods people do, and shall turn to their salvation.
and in Referente to both these, the afflictions of God's people do, and shall turn to their salvation.
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First, The afflictions of Gods people do, and shall turn to their salvation, as they are a means to save them from evill:
First, The afflictions of God's people do, and shall turn to their salvation, as they Are a means to save them from evil:
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Now this evill, afflictions conduce to the saving the people of God from, is twofold: 1. The evil of Sin; 2. The evill of Wrath.
Now this evil, afflictions conduce to the Saving the people of God from, is twofold: 1. The evil of since; 2. The evil of Wrath.
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First, Afflictions do, and shall turn to the salvation of Gods people, as they help to save them from the evill of sin;
First, Afflictions do, and shall turn to the salvation of God's people, as they help to save them from the evil of since;
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and this is one great part of salvation: hence it is said of Christ, Matthew 1.21. And she shall bring forth a Son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus:
and this is one great part of salvation: hence it is said of christ, Matthew 1.21. And she shall bring forth a Son, and thou shalt call his name jesus:
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for he shall save his people from their sins. for he shall save his people from their Sins.
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And hence hath Christ his name Jesus, for he shall save his people from their sins.
And hence hath christ his name jesus, for he shall save his people from their Sins.
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Now this the afflictions and sufferings of Saints do;
Now this the afflictions and sufferings of Saints do;
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not by freeing them from the guilt of sin, for not our sufferings, but only Christs, have an influence this way,
not by freeing them from the guilt of since, for not our sufferings, but only Christ, have an influence this Way,
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but they help to save them from the filth, power, and dominion of sin, and that two wayes:
but they help to save them from the filth, power, and dominion of since, and that two ways:
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First, By way of Prevention, Antidote, and Preservative against this Infection. Secondly, By way of cure, as God makes afflictions purging Potions to purge out corruption,
First, By Way of Prevention, Antidote, and Preservative against this Infection. Secondly, By Way of cure, as God makes afflictions purging Potions to purge out corruption,
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and to cure those distempers that are grown upon the soul.
and to cure those distempers that Are grown upon the soul.
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First, Afflictions turn to the salvation of Gods people, in relation to sin, as they tend to the preventing of sin:
First, Afflictions turn to the salvation of God's people, in Relation to since, as they tend to the preventing of since:
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Sin is the greatest enemy to the souls salvation, and what ever tends to the preventing that, upon the same account tends to our salvation;
since is the greatest enemy to the Souls salvation, and what ever tends to the preventing that, upon the same account tends to our salvation;
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but thus, do all afflictions sanctified, in reference to Gods people; Losses in estate, and of neer, and dear relations; reproaches on our names;
but thus, do all afflictions sanctified, in Referente to God's people; Losses in estate, and of near, and dear relations; Reproaches on our names;
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the harsh, and unjust censures of men, yea, and desertions from God himself;
the harsh, and unjust censures of men, yea, and desertions from God himself;
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all these, being sanctified, prevent much sin, that Saints are, and would be much more in danger of being insnared by.
all these, being sanctified, prevent much since, that Saints Are, and would be much more in danger of being Ensnared by.
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For proof of this, consult Job 33.17. That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.
For proof of this, consult Job 33.17. That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.
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When man is going on, most resolutely in a course of sin, God by afflictions puts a stop to him in his fullest career;
When man is going on, most resolutely in a course of since, God by afflictions puts a stop to him in his Fullest career;
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God by afflictions takes away the occasions of sin, he withdrawes fuel from the fire of mans lusts, and cuts off sins provisions.
God by afflictions Takes away the occasions of since, he withdraws fuel from the fire of men Lustiest, and cuts off Sins provisions.
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The skilful Physitian knows how of the poysonful Viper to make a wholesome Treacle:
The skilful physician knows how of the poisonful Viper to make a wholesome Treacle:
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Much more can the All-wise God, out of the afflictions of his people, make an Antidote against sin.
Much more can the Alwise God, out of the afflictions of his people, make an Antidote against since.
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This you have further proved in Hosea 2.6, 7. Therefore behold, I will hedge up thy way with Thorns,
This you have further proved in Hosea 2.6, 7. Therefore behold, I will hedge up thy Way with Thorns,
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and make a wall, that she shall not find her paths.
and make a wall, that she shall not find her paths.
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And she shall follow after her Lovers, but shall not overtake them, and she shall seek them,
And she shall follow After her Lovers, but shall not overtake them, and she shall seek them,
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but she shall not find them;
but she shall not find them;
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then shall she say, I will goe and return to my first husband, for then was it better with me than now. then shall she say, I will go and return to my First husband, for then was it better with me than now.
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God hedged up the way of his people with afflictions, with Thorns of trouble, and thereby keeps them from going after their former Lovers:
God hedged up the Way of his people with afflictions, with Thorns of trouble, and thereby keeps them from going After their former Lovers:
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and truly, they are blessed afflictions, which keep the soul from sin: For, though affliction be bitter at present;
and truly, they Are blessed afflictions, which keep the soul from since: For, though affliction be bitter At present;
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yet, sin will be much more bitter in the latter end. It is a good saying of one;
yet, since will be much more bitter in the latter end. It is a good saying of one;
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Amara est amaritudo slagellorum, quibus a Deo corripimur, sed amarior est amaritudo peccatorum, quibus a Deo seperamur; Amara est amaritudo slagellorum, quibus a God corripimur, sed amarior est amaritudo peccatorum, quibus a God seperamur;
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That is, Affliction is bitter, by which we are corrected of God, but sin is much bitterer, by which we are separated from God:
That is, Affliction is bitter, by which we Are corrected of God, but since is much bitterer, by which we Are separated from God:
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Men are never in greater danger of falling into sin, than when they are least afflicted.
Men Are never in greater danger of falling into since, than when they Are least afflicted.
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To this purpose is that of Arnobius; Laetus animus lapsum facile incurrit, quod tristi, & afflicto difficile evenit;
To this purpose is that of Arnobius; Laetus animus lapsum facile incurrit, quod tristi, & afflicto difficile evenit;
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The joyful mind easily gets a fall, which hardly happens to him, who is sad, and afflicted.
The joyful mind Easily gets a fallen, which hardly happens to him, who is sad, and afflicted.
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Secondly, Afflictions turn to the salvation of the people of God from the filth and power of corruption;
Secondly, Afflictions turn to the salvation of the people of God from the filth and power of corruption;
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not only as they are preventive of sin, but also, as God useth them as purging Physick, to purge out those corrupt humors that were contracted in prosperity,
not only as they Are preventive of since, but also, as God uses them as purging Physic, to purge out those corrupt humours that were contracted in Prosperity,
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and as Corrosives to eat out that proud and dead flesh, which sometimes growes in the hearts of Gods people.
and as Corrosives to eat out that proud and dead Flesh, which sometime grows in the hearts of God's people.
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Afflictions sanctified are means of Mortification, and so, of salvation;
Afflictions sanctified Are means of Mortification, and so, of salvation;
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they are as Pruning Knives, which serve to cut off the luxuriant branches of lust and corruption in the heart,
they Are as Pruning Knives, which serve to Cut off the luxuriant branches of lust and corruption in the heart,
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even as cold, and nipping frosts do kill those worms, which would devour both root and fruits;
even as cold, and nipping frosts do kill those worms, which would devour both root and fruits;
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so the Winter blasts of affliction, do kill those worms of corruption, which else would destroy the fruits of grace in the soul.
so the Winter blasts of affliction, do kill those worms of corruption, which Else would destroy the fruits of grace in the soul.
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By these, many distempers are cured, which have prevailed in Saints in time of prosperity, Psal. 119.67. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept thy word.
By these, many distempers Are cured, which have prevailed in Saints in time of Prosperity, Psalm 119.67. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept thy word.
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It is the saying of one of the Ancients to this purpose; Solet Deus afflictionibus exagitare, ut vasa electionis evacuentur nequitia, et impleantur gratia;
It is the saying of one of the Ancients to this purpose; Solent Deus afflictionibus exagitare, ut vasa electionis evacuentur Nequitia, et impleantur Gratia;
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That is, God is wont to tosse his by afflictions, that his elect Vessels may be emptied of sin, and filled with grace.
That is, God is wont to toss his by afflictions, that his elect Vessels may be emptied of since, and filled with grace.
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It is for this end that God afflicts his people, namely, to reform them, as Cyprian, Ad hoc corripit ut emendet, ad hoc emendat ut servet;
It is for this end that God afflicts his people, namely, to reform them, as Cyprian, Ad hoc corripit ut emendet, ad hoc emendat ut servet;
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He corrects that he may reform; he reforms, that he may save. And Tertullian, De patientia, thus expresseth himself;
He corrects that he may reform; he reforms, that he may save. And Tertullian, De patientia, thus Expresses himself;
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Quin insuper gratulari, & gaudere nos decet, dignatione divinae castigationis; O servum beatum cujus emendationi Dominus instat, cui dignatur irasci! Quin insuper gratulari, & Rejoice nos Deceit, dignatione Divinae castigationis; O servum Beatum cujus Emendation Dominus Instant, cui Dignatur Irascible!
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It becomes us to be thankful for, and rejoyce in the condescention of Divine chastening;
It becomes us to be thankful for, and rejoice in the condescension of Divine chastening;
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Oh blessed servant, on whose amendment his Lord is so intent, with whom he vouchsafeth to be angry!
O blessed servant, on whose amendment his Lord is so intent, with whom he vouchsafeth to be angry!
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I shall more particularly instance in some sins afflictions tend to save Gods people from.
I shall more particularly instance in Some Sins afflictions tend to save God's people from.
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First, The afflictions and sufferings of the Saints tend to save them from the sin of pride;
First, The afflictions and sufferings of the Saints tend to save them from the since of pride;
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which in prosperity they are very prone to, and often foyled by.
which in Prosperity they Are very prove to, and often foiled by.
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Oh while even good men are in prosperity, while they have full estates, and all their comfortable relations,
O while even good men Are in Prosperity, while they have full estates, and all their comfortable relations,
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while they have the good word, and respect of every one, and the Candle of the Lord shines upon their heads, they are apt to forget themselves,
while they have the good word, and respect of every one, and the Candle of the Lord shines upon their Heads, they Are apt to forget themselves,
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and in danger of being swelled with pride, and high conceits of their own excellencies.
and in danger of being swelled with pride, and high conceits of their own excellencies.
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Should Christians meet with no afflictions from God, or with no reproaches, slanders, and censures from men, they would think too well of themselves;
Should Christians meet with no afflictions from God, or with no Reproaches, slanders, and censures from men, they would think too well of themselves;
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but by afflictions, God hides pride from man, Job 33.17. By these, God pricks the Bladder of pride, and lets out that windiness of self-conceit, which before lodged in mens hearts.
but by afflictions, God hides pride from man, Job 33.17. By these, God pricks the Bladder of pride, and lets out that windiness of self-conceit, which before lodged in men's hearts.
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This humor of pride and self-conceit is much nourished by ease, and prosperity, but let out by adversity.
This humour of pride and self-conceit is much nourished by ease, and Prosperity, but let out by adversity.
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It was for this end, the Messenger of Satan was sent to buffet St. Paul, 2 Cor. 12.7.
It was for this end, the Messenger of Satan was sent to buffet Saint Paul, 2 Cor. 12.7.
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And least I should be exalted above measure, through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a Thorn in the flesh, the Messenger of Satan to buffet me, And lest I should be exalted above measure, through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a Thorn in the Flesh, the Messenger of Satan to buffet me,
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least I should be exalted above measure: This was to prevent and cure pride, and being exalted above measure:lest I should be exalted above measure: This was to prevent and cure pride, and being exalted above measure:
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and indeed, all afflictions from God, and and Messengers from Satan, are sent to the people of God, to keep them from being exalted above measure, either in the injoyment of outward mercies, or of inward comforts.
and indeed, all afflictions from God, and and Messengers from Satan, Are sent to the people of God, to keep them from being exalted above measure, either in the enjoyment of outward Mercies, or of inward comforts.
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And thus afflictions turn to the salvation of Saints, as they tend to prevent, and cure pride, which would most certainly bring destruction.
And thus afflictions turn to the salvation of Saints, as they tend to prevent, and cure pride, which would most Certainly bring destruction.
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Secondly, The afflictions, and sufferings of Saints, tend to save them from sin; namely, from the sin of security;
Secondly, The afflictions, and sufferings of Saints, tend to save them from since; namely, from the since of security;
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a sin that is very apt to incroach upon the best of men in times of prosperity;
a since that is very apt to encroach upon the best of men in times of Prosperity;
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Afflictions tend to awaken, and keep awake the soul which is apt to fall asleep when persons are at ease,
Afflictions tend to awaken, and keep awake the soul which is apt to fallen asleep when Persons Are At ease,
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and so they tend to their salvation; for Gods people are never in danger, till they are asleep.
and so they tend to their salvation; for God's people Are never in danger, till they Are asleep.
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Afflictions are to the Saints, as the Thorn at the Nightingales breast, which keeps her waking,
Afflictions Are to the Saints, as the Thorn At the Nightingales breast, which keeps her waking,
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and makes her sing most sweetly:
and makes her sing most sweetly:
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In prosperity Gods people are too apt to say with the Psalmist, Psal. 30.6, 7. And in my prosperity, I said, I shall never be moved.
In Prosperity God's people Are too apt to say with the Psalmist, Psalm 30.6, 7. And in my Prosperity, I said, I shall never be moved.
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Lord, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled. Lord, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.
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Oh, but when God hides his face, then they are troubled and made to look about them.
O, but when God hides his face, then they Are troubled and made to look about them.
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Now afflictions do thus save from security, eminently, as they quicken to two of the main duties of a Christian, in order to his salvation,
Now afflictions do thus save from security, eminently, as they quicken to two of the main duties of a Christian, in order to his salvation,
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and most opposite to the sin of security, which are; 1. Consideration, self-reflection, and examination, in relation to what is past, and present;
and most opposite to the since of security, which Are; 1. Consideration, self-reflection, and examination, in Relation to what is past, and present;
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2. Watchfulnesse for the time to come. First, Afflictions tend to the saving the people of God from the sin of security;
2. Watchfulness for the time to come. First, Afflictions tend to the Saving the people of God from the since of security;
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as they quicken to the duty of serious consideration, examination, and self-reflection; Times of affliction, and suffering, are considering times: Eccles. 7.14. But in the day of adversity consider. Hagg. 1.5. Now therefore thus saith the Lord of Hosts, consider your wayes;
as they quicken to the duty of serious consideration, examination, and self-reflection; Times of affliction, and suffering, Are considering times: Eccles. 7.14. But in the day of adversity Consider. Haggai 1.5. Now Therefore thus Says the Lord of Hosts, Consider your ways;
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And that, when you are under the apparent judgements of God.
And that, when you Are under the apparent Judgments of God.
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Job 36.8, 9. And if they be bound in Fetters, and be holden in the Cords of affliction, Job 36.8, 9. And if they be bound in Fetters, and be held in the Cords of affliction,
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then he sheweth them their work, and their transgressions, that they have exceeded. In prosperity they have not time to read over their sins;then he shows them their work, and their transgressions, that they have exceeded. In Prosperity they have not time to read over their Sins;
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but in adversity God shews them to them. Times of affliction are times of looking inward, and communing with mens own hearts.
but in adversity God shows them to them. Times of affliction Are times of looking inward, and communing with men's own hearts.
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In times of prosperity we are apt to look abroad to examine and censure the persons of others, and also their actions;
In times of Prosperity we Are apt to look abroad to examine and censure the Persons of Others, and also their actions;
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but under affliction, the soul falls to examining its own heart and wayes, and judging its self;
but under affliction, the soul falls to examining its own heart and ways, and judging its self;
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it begins to say, what have I done? When God crosseth men in their estates, Oh then saith the soul, at least, the Godly soul, did I improve my estate,
it begins to say, what have I done? When God Crosseth men in their estates, O then Says the soul, At least, the Godly soul, did I improve my estate,
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while I did enjoy it? Did I make so good use of it as I might,
while I did enjoy it? Did I make so good use of it as I might,
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or lay it out for God as I ought? When God takes away dear relations by death,
or lay it out for God as I ought? When God Takes away dear relations by death,
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an Husband, Wife, Parent, Child, Brother, or bosome Friend:
an Husband, Wife, Parent, Child, Brother, or bosom Friend:
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Oh then the soul begins to ask it self, Did not I love these too much? Did I not give too much of my heart to them? Did I either do that good to them,
O then the soul begins to ask it self, Did not I love these too much? Did I not give too much of my heart to them? Did I either do that good to them,
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or get that good from them, that I might have done? Were their souls the better for me,
or get that good from them, that I might have done? Were their Souls the better for me,
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or mine for them? So when men are reproached, slandered, and censured by men,
or mine for them? So when men Are reproached, slandered, and censured by men,
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now is a time for the soul to look inward, and say, Have I not some way or other, given just occasion for these reproaches,
now is a time for the soul to look inward, and say, Have I not Some Way or other, given just occasion for these Reproaches,
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and censures? or if not, but I be falsly and causelesly slandered and censured by men,
and censures? or if not, but I be falsely and causelessly slandered and censured by men,
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yet have I not justly provoked God many wayes by sin, to leave me to the scourge and strife of tongues? When the soul is deserted, it considers, have I not driven God away by my sins? Now such communing with our own hearts, tends to rouze the soul from security,
yet have I not justly provoked God many ways by since, to leave me to the scourge and strife of tongues? When the soul is deserted, it considers, have I not driven God away by my Sins? Now such communing with our own hearts, tends to rouse the soul from security,
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and to put it upon judging, condemning, and humbling it self before God, which turns to the souls salvation very much.
and to put it upon judging, condemning, and humbling it self before God, which turns to the Souls salvation very much.
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Secondly, Afflictions and sufferings tend to save the soul from the sin of security; as they excite the soul to a greater measure of watchfulnesse for the future.
Secondly, Afflictions and sufferings tend to save the soul from the since of security; as they excite the soul to a greater measure of watchfulness for the future.
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In the case of losses in estate, or of relations, Well saith the soul, I will look to my wayes better, I will endeavour to improve my estate more for God and publick good, than I have done;
In the case of losses in estate, or of relations, Well Says the soul, I will look to my ways better, I will endeavour to improve my estate more for God and public good, than I have done;
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I will endeavour to do more good to, and get more from, those relations I have yet left, than I have done:
I will endeavour to do more good to, and get more from, those relations I have yet left, than I have done:
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So reproaches, slanders, and censures of men, these tend to the salvation of the people of God;
So Reproaches, slanders, and censures of men, these tend to the salvation of the people of God;
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as they make them more watchful, and that, whether the things that are charged upon them be true or false;
as they make them more watchful, and that, whither the things that Are charged upon them be true or false;
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if true, it makes them carefull never to fall into the like sin again;
if true, it makes them careful never to fallen into the like since again;
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if false, it makes them watchfull, that they give no just occasion to open the mouth of those that watch for their halting:
if false, it makes them watchful, that they give no just occasion to open the Mouth of those that watch for their halting:
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They consider, though I may be innocent in these Points;
They Consider, though I may be innocent in these Points;
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yet I have the seed of them in my heart, and therefore I will watch against these and all other sins.
yet I have the seed of them in my heart, and Therefore I will watch against these and all other Sins.
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A Third sin God by afflictions saves his people from, is the fin of Earthly-mindednesse, and doting on creature enjoyments:
A Third since God by afflictions saves his people from, is the fin of Earthly-mindedness, and doting on creature enjoyments:
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Afflictions tend to the salvation of Gods people, as they teach them to dote on creatures lesse, and improve them more. When we are in prosperity;
Afflictions tend to the salvation of God's people, as they teach them to dote on creatures less, and improve them more. When we Are in Prosperity;
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Oh! how apt are we to have our hearts glued to the creatures, and to sing Requiems to our souls,
Oh! how apt Are we to have our hearts glued to the creatures, and to sing Requiems to our Souls,
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and say, It is good to be here:
and say, It is good to be Here:
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When we have full estates, comfortable relations about us, the good word of every one, we are too ready to idolize and make Gods of creature comforts:
When we have full estates, comfortable relations about us, the good word of every one, we Are too ready to idolise and make God's of creature comforts:
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but when God deprives us of these, and suffers us to lye under poverty, reproach, the losse of relations, we come to see the vanity, uncertainty and instability of every thing here below, that riches take themselves wings, and flye away;
but when God deprives us of these, and suffers us to lie under poverty, reproach, the loss of relations, we come to see the vanity, uncertainty and instability of every thing Here below, that riches take themselves wings, and fly away;
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that honour and applause that are but a bubble, relations areuncer: tain comforts.
that honour and applause that Are but a bubble, relations areuncer: tain comforts.
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Afflictions and sufferings put the soul upon seeking better things than earth can afford, and cause them to mind Heaven,
Afflictions and sufferings put the soul upon seeking better things than earth can afford, and cause them to mind Heaven,
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and Heavenly things, which in a full estate, even Saints are too apt to forget:
and Heavenly things, which in a full estate, even Saints Are too apt to forget:
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Gregory gives this as a reason, why the people of God meet with so many and sharp afflictions:Gregory gives this as a reason, why the people of God meet with so many and sharp afflictions:
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Electis suis ad se pergentibus Deus, hujus mundi iter asperum facit, ne dum quis { que } oblectatur, in via obliviscatur, quod desiderabat in patria; Electis suis ad se pergentibus Deus, hujus mundi iter Rough facit, ne dum quis { que } oblectatur, in via obliviscatur, quod desiderabat in patria;
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The sense of which is, God makes the journey of his people through this world sharp and rugged,
The sense of which is, God makes the journey of his people through this world sharp and rugged,
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least while they delight themselves in the way, they should forget their home and Countrey. And as God by afflictions teacheth his people to dote on creatures lesse;
lest while they delight themselves in the Way, they should forget their home and Country. And as God by afflictions Teaches his people to dote on creatures less;
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so to improve them more in his service, and for his glory, and their own, and others good.
so to improve them more in his service, and for his glory, and their own, and Others good.
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And hitherto you have heard, how afflictions and sufferings tend to save Gods people from the evill of sin.
And hitherto you have herd, how afflictions and sufferings tend to save God's people from the evil of since.
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Secondly, The afflictions and sufferings of Gods people tend to save them from wrath to come, not as any part of satisfaction to Divine Justice,
Secondly, The afflictions and sufferings of God's people tend to save them from wrath to come, not as any part of satisfaction to Divine justice,
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but as they produce the former effects; Namely, the preventing and purging out of sin;
but as they produce the former effects; Namely, the preventing and purging out of since;
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This is proved in 1 Cor: 11.31, 32. For if we would judge our selves, we should not be judged:
This is proved in 1 Cor: 11.31, 32. For if we would judge our selves, we should not be judged:
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But when we are judged, we are chastned of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world. But when we Are judged, we Are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.
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God chastens his people here, that he may not eternally condemn them hereafter. Job 33.18. He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
God chastens his people Here, that he may not eternally condemn them hereafter. Job 33.18. He Keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
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And thus you see how afflictions turn to the salvation of Gods people, as salvation comprehends deliverance from evill.
And thus you see how afflictions turn to the salvation of God's people, as salvation comprehends deliverance from evil.
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But Secondly, If we consider salvation in the Positive part of it, so the afflictions and sufferings of the Saints turn to their salvation;
But Secondly, If we Consider salvation in the Positive part of it, so the afflictions and sufferings of the Saints turn to their salvation;
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Now salvation so considered, comprehends Sanctification, Comfort, and Glory, so far as afflictions tend to the promoting of it:
Now salvation so considered, comprehends Sanctification, Comfort, and Glory, so Far as afflictions tend to the promoting of it:
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for as to Justification, afflictions have no influence upon that.
for as to Justification, afflictions have no influence upon that.
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First, Afflictions turn to the salvation of the Saints Positively, as they further and promote Sanctification,
First, Afflictions turn to the salvation of the Saints Positively, as they further and promote Sanctification,
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as they promote grace in the hearts, and holinesse in the lives of Saints, Heb: 12.10. But he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness:
as they promote grace in the hearts, and holiness in the lives of Saints, Hebrew: 12.10. But he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness:
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and further it yeelds the peaceable fruit of righteousnesse, as in the 11. vers. Now afflictions tend to the promoting of Sanctification in the hearts of Gods people four wayes.and further it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness, as in the 11. vers. Now afflictions tend to the promoting of Sanctification in the hearts of God's people four ways.
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First, Afflictions promote holiness in the hearts of Gods people, as they quicken the soul to a more diligent attendance on those Ordinances,
First, Afflictions promote holiness in the hearts of God's people, as they quicken the soul to a more diligent attendance on those Ordinances,
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and a more lively performance of those duties, whereby the work of grace is wrought, and maintained in the soul;
and a more lively performance of those duties, whereby the work of grace is wrought, and maintained in the soul;
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Such as are the Word, Prayer, Sacraments, and the like.
Such as Are the Word, Prayer, Sacraments, and the like.
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In prosperity men are apt to neglect these, then we but seldome visit God in prayer, Hosea 5.15. I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face, in their affliction they will seek me early.
In Prosperity men Are apt to neglect these, then we but seldom visit God in prayer, Hosea 5.15. I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face, in their affliction they will seek me early.
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Affliction fetcheth the soul to God, and brings it upon its knees.
Affliction Fetches the soul to God, and brings it upon its knees.
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In prosperity God may send for us again, and again by his Messengers, and we may return sleevelesse excuses,
In Prosperity God may send for us again, and again by his Messengers, and we may return sleeveless excuses,
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as Joab did to Absolom, when he sent for him; but when God sets fire on our Conforts;
as Joab did to Absalom, when he sent for him; but when God sets fire on our Comforts;
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this causeth us to make haste to him, as Joab did to Absolom when he had set fire on his Corn;
this Causes us to make haste to him, as Joab did to Absalom when he had Set fire on his Corn;
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and as afflictions quicken to prayer, so they open the ear to listen with more attention to the Word.
and as afflictions quicken to prayer, so they open the ear to listen with more attention to the Word.
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In affliction men may be spoken to, which would not indure it in their prosperity. Job 33.16. Then he openeth the eares of men, and sealeth their instruction. Job 36.8.
In affliction men may be spoken to, which would not endure it in their Prosperity. Job 33.16. Then he Openeth the ears of men, and Sealeth their instruction. Job 36.8.
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& 10. Then he sheweth them their work and their transgressions, that they have exceeded. He openeth also their ear to Discipline, and commandeth that they turn from iniquity.
& 10. Then he shows them their work and their transgressions, that they have exceeded. He Openeth also their ear to Discipline, and commands that they turn from iniquity.
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When the unruly patient is bound hand and foot, you may then apply the Plaister, and search the wound to the bottom;
When the unruly patient is bound hand and foot, you may then apply the Plaster, and search the wound to the bottom;
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So when God hath men in fetters of affliction, this tames their spirits. Afflictions will quicken Gods people to earnest breathings after, and diligent use of Sacraments;
So when God hath men in fetters of affliction, this tames their spirits. Afflictions will quicken God's people to earnest breathings After, and diligent use of Sacraments;
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that they may have spiritual comforts sealed, when they experiment all earthly ones to be so uncertain.
that they may have spiritual comforts sealed, when they experiment all earthly ones to be so uncertain.
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And as afflictions quicken the Children of God unto duty; so likewise to a more lively performance of duty;
And as afflictions quicken the Children of God unto duty; so likewise to a more lively performance of duty;
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Saints are ready with the Church ( Cant. 3.1.) to grow lazie in prosperity, but when God moves towards us with his rod, this quickens our motions towards him:
Saints Are ready with the Church (Cant 3.1.) to grow lazy in Prosperity, but when God moves towards us with his rod, this quickens our motions towards him:
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Affliction makes Saints pray, not onely more frequently, but also more fervently; It makes them hunger more after the Word;
Affliction makes Saints pray, not only more frequently, but also more fervently; It makes them hunger more After the Word;
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then every Promise, every Truth is sweet, and every duty is performed better.
then every Promise, every Truth is sweet, and every duty is performed better.
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Secondly, Afflictions tend to the promoting of grace in the heart, as they tend to prove,
Secondly, Afflictions tend to the promoting of grace in the heart, as they tend to prove,
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and try the truth and strength of grace. Afflictions and sufferings are the Touch-stones of grace:
and try the truth and strength of grace. Afflictions and sufferings Are the Touchstones of grace:
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God by these tryes what mettal his people are made of, and by these Gods people come also to have tryal of themselves.
God by these tries what metal his people Are made of, and by these God's people come also to have trial of themselves.
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They say of the Eagle, she tryes her young ones, by bringing them to the Sun, to see whether they can endure to behold it,
They say of the Eagl, she tries her young ones, by bringing them to the Sun, to see whither they can endure to behold it,
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and thereby judgeth whether they be of the right kind. Thus doth God deal with his people, he brings them to the Sun of persecution,
and thereby Judgeth whither they be of the right kind. Thus does God deal with his people, he brings them to the Sun of persecution,
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and afflictions, and thereby tryes them; 1 Pet. 1.7. That the tryal of your faith being much more precious, than of Gold that perisheth,
and afflictions, and thereby tries them; 1 Pet. 1.7. That the trial of your faith being much more precious, than of Gold that Perishes,
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though it be tryed with fire, might be found unto praise, and honour, and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise, and honour, and glory At the appearing of jesus christ.
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Afflictions are in order to the tryal of Faith;
Afflictions Are in order to the trial of Faith;
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God asslicting his people, saith Paraeus, Ʋt tollerantia eorum maneat invicta, et fides quovis auro fiat probatior;
God asslicting his people, Says Pareus, Ʋt tollerantia Their Maneat invicta, et fides quovis auro fiat probatior;
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That their patience may remain unconquered, and their faith be more precious, and more approved, than finest gold.
That their patience may remain unconquered, and their faith be more precious, and more approved, than Finest gold.
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Thirdly, Afflictions tend to the furtherance of Grace, as they tend to the exciting, and exercise of Grace in the soul.
Thirdly, Afflictions tend to the furtherance of Grace, as they tend to the exciting, and exercise of Grace in the soul.
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Affliction is the File that fetcheth off the rust from the graces of Saints, and renders them both brighter and sharper.
Affliction is the File that Fetches off the rust from the graces of Saints, and renders them both Brighter and sharper.
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Prosperitas esseminat virtutem fidei, Prosperity effeminates the power of Faith, as Tertullian speaks.Prosperitas esseminat virtutem fidei, Prosperity effeminates the power of Faith, as Tertullian speaks.
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When there was a Consultation at Rome, about the demolishing of Carthage, Scipio was against it saying, Sinenda est Carthago ut ejus metu, disciplina a majoribus tradita jam labescens restituatur;
When there was a Consultation At Room, about the demolishing of Carthage, Scipio was against it saying, Sinenda est Carthago ut His metu, Discipline a majoribus tradita jam labescens restituatur;
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Carthage is to be let alone, that by the fear thereof, the discipline which was left us by our Ancestors, now declining, may be restored. Heb. 12.11. Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous;
Carthage is to be let alone, that by the Fear thereof, the discipline which was left us by our Ancestors, now declining, may be restored. Hebrew 12.11. Now not chastening for the present seems to be joyous, but grievous;
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Neverthelesse afterward it yeeldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousnesse unto them which are exercised thereby. Afflictions and sufferings train up the Saints, as wars do Souldiers, and exercise Scholars;Nevertheless afterwards it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which Are exercised thereby. Afflictions and sufferings train up the Saints, as wars do Soldiers, and exercise Scholars;
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To this purpose is that of Ambrose, Sinit Deus justum incidere in miserias, ut virtutem quae in illo latitat, apertiorem reddat, ut sint exercitium fidei, Insigne patientiae, eruditio gloriosa virtutis:
To this purpose is that of Ambrose, Sinit Deus Justum incidere in miserias, ut virtutem Quae in illo latitat, apertiorem reddat, ut sint Exercise fidei, Insigne patientiae, Eruditio gloriosa virtue:
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God suffers the just man to fall into miseries, that he may make the vertue more conspicuous, that lyes hid in him, that they may be an exercise of Faith,
God suffers the just man to fallen into misery's, that he may make the virtue more conspicuous, that lies hid in him, that they may be an exercise of Faith,
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an Ensign of Patience, and a glorious School of vertue.
an Ensign of Patience, and a glorious School of virtue.
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Fourthly, Afflictions turn to salvation, and promote Sanctification in the hearts of Gods people, as they tend to the increase of grace in the soul:
Fourthly, Afflictions turn to salvation, and promote Sanctification in the hearts of God's people, as they tend to the increase of grace in the soul:
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Rom. 5.3, 4. We glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation worketh patience, and patience experience, and experience hope: Rom. 5.3, 4. We glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation works patience, and patience experience, and experience hope:
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Worketh patience, that is, it increaseth it, and carrieth it on;
Works patience, that is, it increases it, and Carrieth it on;
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the Greek word, NONLATINALPHABET signifies rem rudem expolire; and according to Camero, rem inchoatam provehere eo us { que } donec persolvatur;
the Greek word, signifies remembering rudem expolire; and according to Chamber, remembering inchoatam provehere eo us { que } donec persolvatur;
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To carry on a thing to perfection, so the word is used, Philip. 2.12. Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling:
To carry on a thing to perfection, so the word is used, Philip. 2.12. Work out your own salvation with Fear and trembling:
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Now the perfection of Sanctification is Salvation, and this effect is ascribed to afflictions, sufferings and temptations;
Now the perfection of Sanctification is Salvation, and this Effect is ascribed to afflictions, sufferings and temptations;
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as Rom. 5.3, 4. afore cited:
as Rom. 5.3, 4. afore cited:
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So also in James 1.3, 4. Knowing this that the tryal of your Faith worketh patience:
So also in James 1.3, 4. Knowing this that the trial of your Faith works patience:
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But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire wanting nothing. But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire wanting nothing.
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So that Faith, Patience, Humility, and all other graces are promoted by sanctified afflictions. The Second part of Positive Salvation is comfort;
So that Faith, Patience, Humility, and all other graces Are promoted by sanctified afflictions. The Second part of Positive Salvation is Comfort;
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Now the afflictions of the Saints shall turn to their comfort; they prepare for, and shall end in comfort;
Now the afflictions of the Saints shall turn to their Comfort; they prepare for, and shall end in Comfort;
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2 Cor. 1.4, 5. Who comforteth us in all our tribulations, that we may be able to comfort them which are in trouble, by the comfort wherewith we our selves are comforted of God.
2 Cor. 1.4, 5. Who comforts us in all our tribulations, that we may be able to Comfort them which Are in trouble, by the Comfort wherewith we our selves Are comforted of God.
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For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. For as the sufferings of christ abound in us, so our consolation also Aboundeth by christ.
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Times of sorest afflictions, are usually times of largest comforts. When Saints part with creature-comforts, they do not loose their comforts, they only exchange them;
Times of Sorest afflictions, Are usually times of Largest comforts. When Saints part with Creature comforts, they do not lose their comforts, they only exchange them;
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they part with the lesse, to receive the greater; they part with comforts from the streams, to receive them from the fountain.
they part with the less, to receive the greater; they part with comforts from the streams, to receive them from the fountain.
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To this purpose is that of Tertullian, Si aliqua ami•istio vitae gaudia negotiatio est, aliquod amittis, ut majora lucreris;
To this purpose is that of Tertullian, Si Any ami•istio vitae Gaudia negotiatio est, aliquod amittis, ut marjoram lucreris;
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If thou hast lost some comforts of this life, it is but a merchandize, thou loosest some things, that thou mayst gain greater things:
If thou hast lost Some comforts of this life, it is but a merchandise, thou loosest Some things, that thou Mayest gain greater things:
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God will at last sill his people with comfort, and comfort will be much sweeter when it comes, by how much afflictions have been sharper and bitterer:
God will At last sill his people with Comfort, and Comfort will be much Sweeten when it comes, by how much afflictions have been sharper and bitterer:
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The Sun is most pleasant when it breaks out of a Cloud; The Spring most acceptable after a sharp Winter;
The Sun is most pleasant when it breaks out of a Cloud; The Spring most acceptable After a sharp Winter;
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no lesse delightful and welcome are spiritual comforts after sore afflictions: The very end of God in afflicting, is to fit for comfort; Dejicit, ut relevet; premit, ut solatia prestet; Enecat, ut possit vivificare Deus.
no less delightful and welcome Are spiritual comforts After soar afflictions: The very end of God in afflicting, is to fit for Comfort; Deficit, ut relevet; premit, ut solatia prestet; Enecat, ut possit vivificare Deus.
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God casts down, that he may raise up, he afflicts that he may comfort, he kills that he may make alive.
God Cast down, that he may raise up, he afflicts that he may Comfort, he kills that he may make alive.
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Thirdly, Afflictions tend to the salvation of Believers in reference to glory; they tend to the increasing and sweetning of it;
Thirdly, Afflictions tend to the salvation of Believers in Referente to glory; they tend to the increasing and sweetening of it;
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Afflictions on earth will make glory in Heaven greater.
Afflictions on earth will make glory in Heaven greater.
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Rom. 8.17, 18. If so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. Rom. 8.17, 18. If so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
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For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time, are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 2 Cor. 4.17. For our light affliction which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of Glory.
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time, Are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 2 Cor. 4.17. For our Light affliction which is but for a moment, works for us a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory.
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Quo plus tormenti, tanto plus erit gloriae; Quo plus Torments, tanto plus erit Glory;
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By how much there is more torment here, by so much there will be the more glory hereafter, as one speaks;
By how much there is more torment Here, by so much there will be the more glory hereafter, as one speaks;
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And another Ancient thus, Sancti nunquam dulcius requiescunt, quam cum laboribus et virgis fatigantur;
And Another Ancient thus, Sancti Never Dulcet requiescunt, quam cum laboribus et virgis fatigantur;
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Saints never rest more sweetly, than when they are wearied with labours and rods of Affliction.
Saints never rest more sweetly, than when they Are wearied with labours and rods of Affliction.
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The second Generall in handling the Doctrine is, To prove that Gods People may know, that their greatest afflictions shall turn to their salvation,
The second General in handling the Doctrine is, To prove that God's People may know, that their greatest afflictions shall turn to their salvation,
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and how they come to know it: Now this is proved from the example of the Apostle in the Text;
and how they come to know it: Now this is proved from the Exampl of the Apostle in the Text;
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and this further appears, from the confidence the people of God have expressed in their deepest distresses of attaining this end of their troubles:
and this further appears, from the confidence the people of God have expressed in their Deepest Distresses of attaining this end of their Troubles:
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Micah 7.7, 8, 9, 10. Therefore I will look unto the Lord, I will wait for the God of my salvation, my God will heare me: micah 7.7, 8, 9, 10. Therefore I will look unto the Lord, I will wait for the God of my salvation, my God will hear me:
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Rejoyce not against me, Oh mine enemy, when I fall, I shall arise;
Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy, when I fallen, I shall arise;
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when I sit in darknesse, the Lord shall be a light unto me, &c. In all these verses the Church expresseth a great measure of confidence of the good issue of her troubles;when I fit in darkness, the Lord shall be a Light unto me, etc. In all these Verses the Church Expresses a great measure of confidence of the good issue of her Troubles;
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My God will hear me, and severall other passages to the same purpose: 2 Tim. 2.12. If we suffer, we shall also reign with him. My God will hear me, and several other passages to the same purpose: 2 Tim. 2.12. If we suffer, we shall also Reign with him.
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Now surely the Saints would not have been so confident of this, had they not certainly known it;
Now surely the Saints would not have been so confident of this, had they not Certainly known it;
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If any ask, how the people of God come to attain this knowledge? I answer three wayes.
If any ask, how the people of God come to attain this knowledge? I answer three ways.
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First, The Saints of God come to know, that their afflictions shall turn to their salvation, by those promises God hath made, it shall be so: Rom. 8.28. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
First, The Saints of God come to know, that their afflictions shall turn to their salvation, by those promises God hath made, it shall be so: Rom. 8.28. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who Are the called according to his purpose.
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This both fully proves, that they may know it, and shews how they come to know it.
This both Fully Proves, that they may know it, and shows how they come to know it.
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That which God hath promised, shall come to passe, and we may assuredly know it, we need not in the least to doubt or question it:
That which God hath promised, shall come to pass, and we may assuredly know it, we need not in the least to doubt or question it:
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God being a God of truth, we may safely build upon his promise;
God being a God of truth, we may safely built upon his promise;
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Is the word gone out of Gods mouth, hath he spoken it, and shall be not do it?
Is the word gone out of God's Mouth, hath he spoken it, and shall be not do it?
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Secondly, They come to know this by the experience of other Saints, that are recorded in Scripture, who have experimented this truth namely, of afflictions turning to their salvation; Psalm 119.67.71.75. Before I was afflicted, I went astray, but now have I kept thy word.
Secondly, They come to know this by the experience of other Saints, that Are recorded in Scripture, who have experimented this truth namely, of afflictions turning to their salvation; Psalm 119.67.71.75. Before I was afflicted, I went astray, but now have I kept thy word.
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It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn thy Statutes.
It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might Learn thy Statutes.
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I know, O Lord, that thy judgements are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me. I know, Oh Lord, that thy Judgments Are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.
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Now that which other Saints have found, all Saints may expect, when their condition is so circumstantiated, as other Saints hath been.
Now that which other Saints have found, all Saints may expect, when their condition is so circumstantiated, as other Saints hath been.
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Thirdly, They know it from their own experience;
Thirdly, They know it from their own experience;
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The people of God have experimentally found God preventing, and purging out sinne by their afflictions,
The people of God have experimentally found God preventing, and purging out sin by their afflictions,
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and turning them to their salvation; namely, to the increase of their Graces, and Comforts.
and turning them to their salvation; namely, to the increase of their Graces, and Comforts.
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The Third Generall is, to shew, That it is through the prayers of Gods people, that afflictions turn to the salvation of Believers:
The Third General is, to show, That it is through the Prayers of God's people, that afflictions turn to the salvation of Believers:
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That the prayers of the Church, and of particular Saints, are an ordained Means for the causing afflictions to turn to the salvation of those that are afflicted.
That the Prayers of the Church, and of particular Saints, Are an ordained Means for the causing afflictions to turn to the salvation of those that Are afflicted.
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It is Prayer that must fetch Meat out of this Eater, and get that good out of afflictions, that is to be got by them.
It is Prayer that must fetch Meat out of this Eater, and get that good out of afflictions, that is to be god by them.
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Prayer cracks the hard shell of afflictions, that the afflicted soul may feed upon the Kernell of Grace, Comfort,
Prayer cracks the hard shell of afflictions, that the afflicted soul may feed upon the Kernel of Grace, Comfort,
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and Glory that is in them. Now that Prayer is thus instrumentall, appeares from these four Evidences, or Demonstrations.
and Glory that is in them. Now that Prayer is thus instrumental, appears from these four Evidences, or Demonstrations.
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First, It appears from Gods own appointment, and institution;
First, It appears from God's own appointment, and Institution;
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in that God hath appointed, and instituted this as a means to bring good out of afflictions, James 5.14, 15. Is any sick among you? let him call for the Elders of the Church,
in that God hath appointed, and instituted this as a means to bring good out of afflictions, James 5.14, 15. Is any sick among you? let him call for the Elders of the Church,
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and let them pray over him, anointing him with Oyl in the name of the Lord:
and let them pray over him, anointing him with Oil in the name of the Lord:
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And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up;
And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up;
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and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. and if he have committed Sins, they shall be forgiven him.
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And though but one kind of affliction only be instenced in, yet all others are implyed;
And though but one kind of affliction only be instenced in, yet all Others Are employed;
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yea, this Scripture proves the prevalency of righteous mens prayers, for others, Verse the 16th. Pray one for another that ye may be healed, the effectuall fervent prayer availeth much which comes from a righteous man;
yea, this Scripture Proves the prevalency of righteous men's Prayers, for Others, Verse the 16th. Pray one for Another that you may be healed, the effectual fervent prayer availeth much which comes from a righteous man;
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And the instance in verse the 17. is of praying for others.
And the instance in verse the 17. is of praying for Others.
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Secondly, This appeares, That the Prayers of Gods people are a means to turn their afflictions to their salvation, in that God injoyns it,
Secondly, This appears, That the Prayers of God's people Are a means to turn their afflictions to their salvation, in that God enjoins it,
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as a duty upon all Saints, to pray one for another; Ephes. 6.18.
as a duty upon all Saints, to pray one for Another; Ephesians 6.18.
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Praying allwayes with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance, and supplication for all Saints. Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance, and supplication for all Saints.
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The Apostle being directing Saints in their spiritual warfare, he directs to prayer, and that not onely for themselves, but for all Saints;
The Apostle being directing Saints in their spiritual warfare, he directs to prayer, and that not only for themselves, but for all Saints;
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implying, that the prayers of Saints are a means to help others against temptations, and under afflictions.
implying, that the Prayers of Saints Are a means to help Others against temptations, and under afflictions.
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Thirdly, It appears from the practice of the Saints, even the most eminent of them, in desiring the prayers of Gods People for them, especially then,
Thirdly, It appears from the practice of the Saints, even the most eminent of them, in desiring the Prayers of God's People for them, especially then,
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when they have been under afflictions;
when they have been under afflictions;
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In that, those who have known most of Gods minde, as St. Paul and other Apostles, have so earnestly desired the prayers of Saints, Ephes. 6.19, 20. Praying for me, &c. 1 Thess: 5.25. Brethren, pray for us.
In that, those who have known most of God's mind, as Saint Paul and other Apostles, have so earnestly desired the Prayers of Saints, Ephesians 6.19, 20. Praying for me, etc. 1 Thess: 5.25. Brothers, pray for us.
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Now surely, they would never have done this, had they not known the power of the prayers of Saints, to bring good out of afflictions.
Now surely, they would never have done this, had they not known the power of the Prayers of Saints, to bring good out of afflictions.
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Fourthly, It appeares from the relation Saints stand into God, their interest in him, and power, and prevalency with him.
Fourthly, It appears from the Relation Saints stand into God, their Interest in him, and power, and prevalency with him.
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Saints are neer to God, they are his Children, and therefore sure their prayers must needs be prevalent;
Saints Are near to God, they Are his Children, and Therefore sure their Prayers must needs be prevalent;
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and if the prayers of one Saint be prevalent for himselfe, or others, the prayers of many Saints for one, must needs be more prevalent:
and if the Prayers of one Saint be prevalent for himself, or Others, the Prayers of many Saints for one, must needs be more prevalent:
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If the cry of one child prevail with a parent for it self, what will the cryes of many children when they come together, to intreat for one, do? So when many Saints joyn together to beg for one poor afflicted Saint, sure they will prevail.
If the cry of one child prevail with a parent for it self, what will the cries of many children when they come together, to entreat for one, do? So when many Saints join together to beg for one poor afflicted Saint, sure they will prevail.
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The last generall to be spoken to, in the handling of this Doctrine, is to shew, that the supplyes of the Spirit of Christ, do principally cause the afflictions of Gods people to turn to their salvation;
The last general to be spoken to, in the handling of this Doctrine, is to show, that the supplies of the Spirit of christ, do principally cause the afflictions of God's people to turn to their salvation;
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and what it is the Spirit of Christ doth supply them with, in order to their salvation.
and what it is the Spirit of christ does supply them with, in order to their salvation.
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Prayer is but the Instrument, the Spirit of Christ is the principal Efficient of this blessed effect:
Prayer is but the Instrument, the Spirit of christ is the principal Efficient of this blessed Effect:
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But to shew you more particularly what it is the Spirit of Christ supplyes the Saints with, in order to the turning their afflictions unto their salvation.
But to show you more particularly what it is the Spirit of christ supplies the Saints with, in order to the turning their afflictions unto their salvation.
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First, The Spirit of Christ supplyes the Saints with strength to bear their burdens with patience,
First, The Spirit of christ supplies the Saints with strength to bear their burdens with patience,
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and submission unto the will of God, under all their sufferings and afflictions.
and submission unto the will of God, under all their sufferings and afflictions.
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He inables them to lye down with patience at Gods feet, and to kiss the Rod;
He inables them to lie down with patience At God's feet, and to kiss the Rod;
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and this frame of heart much tends to the turning the afflictions, and the sufferings of the Saints unto their salvation.
and this frame of heart much tends to the turning the afflictions, and the sufferings of the Saints unto their salvation.
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Thus you may find the Spirit of Christ inabling the Saints to this, in several Scripture instances;
Thus you may find the Spirit of christ enabling the Saints to this, in several Scripture instances;
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That of Eli, 1 Sam. 3.18. And he said, It is the Lord, let him do what seemeth him good:
That of Eli, 1 Sam. 3.18. And he said, It is the Lord, let him do what seems him good:
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That of David, 2 Sam. 15.26. But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee;
That of David, 2 Sam. 15.26. But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee;
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Behold, here am I, let him do to me as seemeth goodunto him: That of Hezekiah, Isaiah 39.8. Then said Hezekiah to Isaiah, Good is the word of the Lord which thou hast spoken, &c. That of the Apostle Paul, Acts 21.13. I am ready not to be bound only, but also to dye at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. Behold, Here am I, let him do to me as seems goodunto him: That of Hezekiah, Isaiah 39.8. Then said Hezekiah to Isaiah, Good is the word of the Lord which thou hast spoken, etc. That of the Apostle Paul, Acts 21.13. I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die At Jerusalem for the name of the Lord jesus.
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Now this frame of heart wonderfully fits the soul to get good by afflictions.
Now this frame of heart wonderfully fits the soul to get good by afflictions.
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God doth turn affliction to the Saints salvation, not so much by substracting from their troubles,
God does turn affliction to the Saints salvation, not so much by substracting from their Troubles,
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as by adding to their strength; not so much by lessning their burdens, as by strengthning their backs to bear them.
as by adding to their strength; not so much by lessening their burdens, as by strengthening their backs to bear them.
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Secondly, The Spirit of Christ supplyes the Saints with ability, to perform the present duty of an afflicted state,
Secondly, The Spirit of christ supplies the Saints with ability, to perform the present duty of an afflicted state,
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and to mind duty more than deliverance; and this tends very much to the salvation of Gods people.
and to mind duty more than deliverance; and this tends very much to the salvation of God's people.
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It is a temptation and deceit of our hearts to think what we would do,
It is a temptation and deceit of our hearts to think what we would do,
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if God would deliver us from such a trouble we are in, or bestow such a mercy we want:
if God would deliver us from such a trouble we Are in, or bestow such a mercy we want:
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but now the Spirit of Christ teacheth the soul under affliction to mind present duty, and to be more earnest with God for strength to perform that;
but now the Spirit of christ Teaches the soul under affliction to mind present duty, and to be more earnest with God for strength to perform that;
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then for to be delivered from most heavy afflictions, makes the soul to be more desirous to have affliction sanctified, than to have it removed.
then for to be Delivered from most heavy afflictions, makes the soul to be more desirous to have affliction sanctified, than to have it removed.
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Thirdly, The Spirit of Christ turns the afflictions of the Saints unto their salvation, by supplying them with grace to improve all their afflictions,
Thirdly, The Spirit of christ turns the afflictions of the Saints unto their salvation, by supplying them with grace to improve all their afflictions,
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and afterwards to bring forth the peaceable fruit of righteousnesse, which the best of Saints could never do, without the supply of the Spirit of Christ.
and afterwards to bring forth the peaceable fruit of righteousness, which the best of Saints could never do, without the supply of the Spirit of christ.
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As we know not how to bear, or carry under afflictions; so neither of our selves do we know how to improve them.
As we know not how to bear, or carry under afflictions; so neither of our selves do we know how to improve them.
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We should soon forget the resolutions we had taken up, the vows we had made,
We should soon forget the resolutions we had taken up, the vows we had made,
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and the impressions that were upon our spirits in the day of our adversity, and we should never be able to performe them, did not the Spirit of God mind us of them,
and the impressions that were upon our spirits in the day of our adversity, and we should never be able to perform them, did not the Spirit of God mind us of them,
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and supply us with strength, and ability to perform them.
and supply us with strength, and ability to perform them.
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Fourthly, The Spirit of God supplyes the Saints under their afflictions and sufferings with inward supports, comforts,
Fourthly, The Spirit of God supplies the Saints under their afflictions and sufferings with inward supports, comforts,
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and cordials to bear up their spirits;
and cordials to bear up their spirits;
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assuring them of a good issue of all their troubles, and in the mean time secretly supporting their hearts,
assuring them of a good issue of all their Troubles, and in the mean time secretly supporting their hearts,
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and inabling them to rejoyce in tribulation, and so turns their afflictions to their salvation. Having thus opened and confirmed by Scripture, the Doctrine in all the parts of it;
and enabling them to rejoice in tribulation, and so turns their afflictions to their salvation. Having thus opened and confirmed by Scripture, the Doctrine in all the parts of it;
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I shall very briefly give the Grounds and Reasons, why all the afflictions of Gods people shall turn to their salvation.
I shall very briefly give the Grounds and Reasons, why all the afflictions of God's people shall turn to their salvation.
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The First Reason, Because all the afflictions of the people of God proceed from God as a Father,
The First Reason, Because all the afflictions of the people of God proceed from God as a Father,
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and are ordered by love, and mingled and sweetned with mercy.
and Are ordered by love, and mingled and sweetened with mercy.
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The true Believer, when the bitterest Cup of affliction is put into his hand, may say as Christ did, Mat. 26.39. Oh my Father! It is the saying of One, Justitiae gladium oleo misericordiae Deus semper exacuit;
The true Believer, when the Bitterest Cup of affliction is put into his hand, may say as christ did, Mathew 26.39. O my Father! It is the saying of One, Justitiae Gladium oleo Mercy Deus semper exacuit;
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God alwayes whets the Sword of Justice, with the oyl of mercy: This is true in reference to the Children of God;
God always whets the Sword of justice, with the oil of mercy: This is true in Referente to the Children of God;
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God layes the Rods wherewith he corrects his Children in steep in the oyle, and honey of Divine Love and tender mercy.
God lays the Rods wherewith he corrects his Children in steep in the oil, and honey of Divine Love and tender mercy.
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The Second Reason, or Ground of the Doctrine, why the afflictions of the Saints shall turn to their salvation, is;
The Second Reason, or Ground of the Doctrine, why the afflictions of the Saints shall turn to their salvation, is;
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Because Christ hath prayed for his people, that they should be delivered from the evill of the world,
Because christ hath prayed for his people, that they should be Delivered from the evil of the world,
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and of the afflictions they suffer in, and from it; John 17.15. I pray not that thou shouldst take them out of the world, but that thou shouldst keep them from the evill.
and of the afflictions they suffer in, and from it; John 17.15. I pray not that thou Shouldst take them out of the world, but that thou Shouldst keep them from the evil.
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He hath not prayed, that they should be wholly delivered from afflictions, but from the evill of them.
He hath not prayed, that they should be wholly Delivered from afflictions, but from the evil of them.
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Yea the prayers of Gods people are, and shall be effectual for the attaining of this end,
Yea the Prayers of God's people Are, and shall be effectual for the attaining of this end,
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because they are seconded and offered up by Jesus Christ.
Because they Are seconded and offered up by jesus christ.
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The Third Reason of the Doctrine, is, Because Christ hath purchased the giving of the Spirit for this end, to supply the Saints,
The Third Reason of the Doctrine, is, Because christ hath purchased the giving of the Spirit for this end, to supply the Saints,
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and to turn their afflictions unto their salvation, this is the fruit of the intercession of Christ.
and to turn their afflictions unto their salvation, this is the fruit of the Intercession of christ.
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So much for the Reasons of the Doctrine;
So much for the Reasons of the Doctrine;
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I now proceed to the Application of it, in which though I might be very large,
I now proceed to the Application of it, in which though I might be very large,
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yet I having been so large in Explication, and Confirmation, and much of what hath been spoken to those particulars, being practicall, I shall be the briefer in it.
yet I having been so large in Explication, and Confirmation, and much of what hath been spoken to those particulars, being practical, I shall be the briefer in it.
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The First Ʋse is of Information.
The First Ʋse is of Information.
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First, If afflictions shall turn to the salvation of Gods people, then hence we may inferre;
First, If afflictions shall turn to the salvation of God's people, then hence we may infer;
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That afflictions are not so bad, as we are ready to judge them to be:
That afflictions Are not so bad, as we Are ready to judge them to be:
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It may serve to correct those black and dismall thoughts we are ready to entertain of sufferings,
It may serve to correct those black and dismal thoughts we Are ready to entertain of sufferings,
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and indeed the reason why we so look upon them, is, because we judge of them by sence, and not by faith;
and indeed the reason why we so look upon them, is, Because we judge of them by sense, and not by faith;
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What they are at present, rather than what they will be in the issue;
What they Are At present, rather than what they will be in the issue;
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did we by the eye of Faith look to that salvation, which will be the issue of the afflictions of the Godly, we should not either think so badly,
did we by the eye of Faith look to that salvation, which will be the issue of the afflictions of the Godly, we should not either think so badly,
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or be so afraid of afflictions, as now we are.
or be so afraid of afflictions, as now we Are.
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Secondly, If affliction shall turn to the salvation of Saints, through the prayers of Gods people;
Secondly, If affliction shall turn to the salvation of Saints, through the Prayers of God's people;
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Hence we inferre, That it is the duty of Christians to pitty, and pray for those that are in affliction, especially such as are their fellow Christians;
Hence we infer, That it is the duty of Christians to pity, and pray for those that Are in affliction, especially such as Are their fellow Christians;
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to have bowels of compassion stirred up in them, toward their afflicted brethren, and to put up earnest prayers to God in their behalfe, especially for that blessing promised in the Text, that their afflictions and sufferings may turn to their salvation:
to have bowels of compassion stirred up in them, towards their afflicted brothers, and to put up earnest Prayers to God in their behalf, especially for that blessing promised in the Text, that their afflictions and sufferings may turn to their salvation:
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The prayers of Saints being an ordained and sanctified Means for the attaining of this mercy.
The Prayers of Saints being an ordained and sanctified Means for the attaining of this mercy.
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Hence it follows in the Third place, That it is not onely a warrantable practice,
Hence it follows in the Third place, That it is not only a warrantable practice,
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but also the duty of persons in affliction, to desire the prayers of Gods people for them, especially for this, that their afflictions may turn to their salvation:
but also the duty of Persons in affliction, to desire the Prayers of God's people for them, especially for this, that their afflictions may turn to their salvation:
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They should more desire their Christian friends to pray for this, than for the removal of their afflictions;
They should more desire their Christian Friends to pray for this, than for the removal of their afflictions;
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Prayers of Saints being an appointed means to procure this mercy.
Prayers of Saints being an appointed means to procure this mercy.
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We may hence inferre Fourthly, That it is a very great mercy for a person in affliction to have,
We may hence infer Fourthly, That it is a very great mercy for a person in affliction to have,
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and to know, that he hath a share and interest in the hearts, and prayers of Gods people, that he hath a stock of prayers going on for him,
and to know, that he hath a share and Interest in the hearts, and Prayers of God's people, that he hath a stock of Prayers going on for him,
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and the prayers of many Saints upon the File in Heaven on his behalfe;
and the Prayers of many Saints upon the File in Heaven on his behalf;
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The prayers of Saints are very prevalent, James 5.14, 15, 16. Is any sick amongst you? &c. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
The Prayers of Saints Are very prevalent, James 5.14, 15, 16. Is any sick among you? etc. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
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Praying friends are the best friends, they are best Physitians for the sick man, the best relievers of the afflicted soul;
Praying Friends Are the best Friends, they Are best Physicians for the sick man, the best relievers of the afflicted soul;
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they may, and are like to prevail with God, not only for the removal of the affliction,
they may, and Are like to prevail with God, not only for the removal of the affliction,
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but also for the pardon of sin, and turning afflictions to the salvation of the soul:
but also for the pardon of since, and turning afflictions to the salvation of the soul:
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Oh therefore be thankfull for, and prize a share and interest in the prayers of Gods people. Then in the fifth place;
O Therefore be thankful for, and prize a share and Interest in the Prayers of God's people. Then in the fifth place;
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It is a very great sin, (that which is unchristian, yea unmanly, and unnaturall) for persons, instead of helping the afflicted by their prayers,
It is a very great since, (that which is unchristian, yea unmanly, and unnatural) for Persons, instead of helping the afflicted by their Prayers,
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for their getting good by their troubles, to adde affliction to the afflicted, to adde affliction to their bonds,
for their getting good by their Troubles, to add affliction to the afflicted, to add affliction to their bonds,
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as St. Paul complaines in the Verses before the Text, some did to his. Pity should be shewed to the afflicted by his friend;
as Saint Paul complains in the Verses before the Text, Some did to his. Pity should be showed to the afflicted by his friend;
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sure then to slander and censure persons under Gods afflicting hand, to rake in the bleeding wounds that God may have made in the estates, relations,
sure then to slander and censure Persons under God's afflicting hand, to rake in the bleeding wounds that God may have made in the estates, relations,
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or consciences of afflicted persons, it is highly sinfull, and very provoking of God:
or Consciences of afflicted Persons, it is highly sinful, and very provoking of God:
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This is very contrary to the duty implyed in the Text, of praying one for another, this is when God is a little angry with his people, to help forward his indignation.
This is very contrary to the duty employed in the Text, of praying one for Another, this is when God is a little angry with his people, to help forward his Indignation.
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You may see how angry God was with Edom for this, Obadiah 12, 13, 14. Thou shouldest not have looked on the day of thy Brother, in the day that he became a stranger,
You may see how angry God was with Edom for this, Obadiah 12, 13, 14. Thou Shouldst not have looked on the day of thy Brother, in the day that he became a stranger,
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neither shouldest thou have rejoyced over the children of Judah in the day of their destruction;
neither Shouldst thou have rejoiced over the children of Judah in the day of their destruction;
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Neither shouldest thou have spoken proudly in the day of distresse, &c. Oh therefore take heed of dealing thus with afflicted persons, you should not put Vinegar, but Oyle into such wounds;Neither Shouldst thou have spoken proudly in the day of distress, etc. O Therefore take heed of dealing thus with afflicted Persons, you should not put Vinegar, but Oil into such wounds;
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you should not make their wounds wider by bitter words, but labour to heal them by pitty and prayer.
you should not make their wounds wider by bitter words, but labour to heal them by pity and prayer.
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We may hence in the sixth place see the necessity and benefit of the Communion of Saints, seeing the mutuall prayers of Saints each for other, are of such great efficacy and advantage, especially in the time of afflictions;
We may hence in the sixth place see the necessity and benefit of the Communion of Saints, seeing the mutual Prayers of Saints each for other, Are of such great efficacy and advantage, especially in the time of afflictions;
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this may informe us of the usefulnesse of Saints one to another, yea, of the usefulnesse of the meanest, sincere, praying Christian,
this may inform us of the usefulness of Saints one to Another, yea, of the usefulness of the Meanest, sincere, praying Christian,
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and therefore that the greatest, richest, best of men should not despise the meanest and lowest Saint;
and Therefore that the greatest, Richest, best of men should not despise the Meanest and lowest Saint;
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There may a time come, when thou mayest stand in need of his prayers, thou mayest be in such a condition, that his prayers may do thee more good than all thy estate, thy friends, thy gifts and parts.
There may a time come, when thou Mayest stand in need of his Prayers, thou Mayest be in such a condition, that his Prayers may do thee more good than all thy estate, thy Friends, thy Gifts and parts.
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Thou art a strong Christian, and of great gifts and parts, despise not thy weak brother,
Thou art a strong Christian, and of great Gifts and parts, despise not thy weak brother,
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for thou mayest stand in as much need of his prayers, as he of thy gifts;
for thou Mayest stand in as much need of his Prayers, as he of thy Gifts;
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Thou who art a Minister, mayest as much need the weakest Christians prayers, as he thy preaching, Thou that art great and rich, may in a day of affliction,
Thou who art a Minister, Mayest as much need the Weakest Christians Prayers, as he thy preaching, Thou that art great and rich, may in a day of affliction,
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as much need the poor Saints prayers, to turn thy affliction to thy salvation, as the poor man now needs thy purse,
as much need the poor Saints Prayers, to turn thy affliction to thy salvation, as the poor man now needs thy purse,
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or power to help and relieve him.
or power to help and relieve him.
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Lastly, It informs us, That it is as much more the duty of Believers in time of affliction,
Lastly, It informs us, That it is as much more the duty of Believers in time of affliction,
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and sufferings, to pray for themselves, and to be earnest and wrestle with God in prayer, that their afflictions may turn to their salvation:
and sufferings, to pray for themselves, and to be earnest and wrestle with God in prayer, that their afflictions may turn to their salvation:
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And it also informes us, That surely the prayers of Believers, put up for themselves in the day of affliction, shall be very prevalent, being put up in Faith;
And it also informs us, That surely the Prayers of Believers, put up for themselves in the day of affliction, shall be very prevalent, being put up in Faith;
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God having made many speciall promises to his people, calling upon him in the day of their trouble.
God having made many special promises to his people, calling upon him in the day of their trouble.
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The Second Ʋse is of Comfort, and Consolation to the people of God under all their afflictions and sufferings.
The Second Ʋse is of Comfort, and Consolation to the people of God under all their afflictions and sufferings.
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Rejoyce in God and Jesus Christ, in the midst of all your troubles, and in the hopes you have grounded on the Scripture, of a comfortable, blessed,
Rejoice in God and jesus christ, in the midst of all your Troubles, and in the hope's you have grounded on the Scripture, of a comfortable, blessed,
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and saving issue of all of them.
and Saving issue of all of them.
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Resolve with St. Paul in the verse before the Text, that you will rejoyce, and that upon the ground mentioned in the Text, that they shall turn to your salvation;
Resolve with Saint Paul in the verse before the Text, that you will rejoice, and that upon the ground mentioned in the Text, that they shall turn to your salvation;
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Seeing your afflictions shall purge out your corruptions, exercise, and increase your graces, and adde to your glory:
Seeing your afflictions shall purge out your corruptions, exercise, and increase your graces, and add to your glory:
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These things the Apostle assignes as the ground of his, and all true Believers rejoycing,
These things the Apostle assigns as the ground of his, and all true Believers rejoicing,
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and glorying in tribulations, Rom. 5.3, 4, 5. 2 Cor. 4.16, 17. Each of the particulars spoken of in the Explication of the Doctrine, might serve for so many Branches of Comfort;
and glorying in tribulations, Rom. 5.3, 4, 5. 2 Cor. 4.16, 17. Each of the particulars spoken of in the Explication of the Doctrine, might serve for so many Branches of Comfort;
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but having spoken so largely to them there, I shall leave them to be returned upon,
but having spoken so largely to them there, I shall leave them to be returned upon,
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and inlarged in your owne meditations. The Third and last Ʋse of the Doctrine, is of Exhortation.
and enlarged in your own meditations. The Third and last Ʋse of the Doctrine, is of Exhortation.
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First, Be exhorted, seeing Gods people may come to know, that all afflictions and sufferings shall turn to their salvation, to labour to attain this sweet and comfortable knowledge;
First, Be exhorted, seeing God's people may come to know, that all afflictions and sufferings shall turn to their salvation, to labour to attain this sweet and comfortable knowledge;
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that so you may be able to rejoyce in tribulation, which that you may, labour to get and assure an interest in Christ, which is the foundation of this priviledge, of afflictions turning to your salvation;
that so you may be able to rejoice in tribulation, which that you may, labour to get and assure an Interest in christ, which is the Foundation of this privilege, of afflictions turning to your salvation;
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for this is not the naturall product of affliction, but the fruit of the purchase of Christ;
for this is not the natural product of affliction, but the fruit of the purchase of christ;
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and indeavour also to walk in obedience to Christ, which will be the evidence of your interest in him,
and endeavour also to walk in Obedience to christ, which will be the evidence of your Interest in him,
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and consequently a means to attaine this knowledge.
and consequently a means to attain this knowledge.
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Secondly, Then be exhorted to study more the present duty of an afflicted estate, than deliverance from it;
Secondly, Then be exhorted to study more the present duty of an afflicted estate, than deliverance from it;
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Be more solicitous to doe thy duty under affliction, than to get rid of it;
Be more solicitous to do thy duty under affliction, than to get rid of it;
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Do not pore too much on thy present paine, but have an eye to future profit:
Do not poor too much on thy present pain, but have an eye to future profit:
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Labour especially after submission unto Gods will, patience, an humble silence under Gods hand;
Labour especially After submission unto God's will, patience, an humble silence under God's hand;
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for this is the way both to get afflictions soon removed, and to get good by them. To excite you unto this,
for this is the Way both to get afflictions soon removed, and to get good by them. To excite you unto this,
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First, Consider the Examples of Gods people, who have done thus, and got much good by it, Heb. 12.1. See Eli doing thus, 1 Sam. 3.18. David 2 Sam. 15.25, 26. Hezekiah Isaiah 39. last vers.
First, Consider the Examples of God's people, who have done thus, and god much good by it, Hebrew 12.1. See Eli doing thus, 1 Sam. 3.18. David 2 Sam. 15.25, 26. Hezekiah Isaiah 39. last vers.
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When he was so severely threatned, in reference to his Kingdome and prosperity; yet he saith, Good is the word of the Lord.
When he was so severely threatened, in Referente to his Kingdom and Prosperity; yet he Says, Good is the word of the Lord.
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Abraham when God commanded him to offer up his Son, his onely Son Isaac, he submits;Abraham when God commanded him to offer up his Son, his only Son Isaac, he submits;
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Oh so do thou, though God should call for an onely Child.
O so do thou, though God should call for an only Child.
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Consider the Example of Christ, Heb. 12.2, 3. Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our Faith, who for the joy that was set before him, endured the Crosse, &c. With how much chearfulnesse did he submit to drink the Cup his Father did put into his hand? Matth. 26.42. Oh Father if this Cup cannot passe away from me, but that I must drink it, thy will be done:
Consider the Exampl of christ, Hebrew 12.2, 3. Looking unto jesus the Author and Finisher of our Faith, who for the joy that was Set before him, endured the Cross, etc. With how much cheerfulness did he submit to drink the Cup his Father did put into his hand? Matthew 26.42. O Father if this Cup cannot pass away from me, but that I must drink it, thy will be done:
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And his cup was much bitterer than thine, there was vindictive wrath put into his Cup,
And his cup was much bitterer than thine, there was vindictive wrath put into his Cup,
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but there is none in thine:
but there is none in thine:
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Thy Cup of affliction is sweetned by Christ, the sting and bitternesse is taken out by him;
Thy Cup of affliction is sweetened by christ, the sting and bitterness is taken out by him;
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did Christ suffer so much for thee, and wilt thou be unwilling to suffer somewhat for him? God parted with his Son, his only Son for thee,
did christ suffer so much for thee, and wilt thou be unwilling to suffer somewhat for him? God parted with his Son, his only Son for thee,
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and was not his Son to him as dear, as thy husband, wife, parent, child can be to thee? Was he not an only Son? Oh therefore submit to God without any reserve.
and was not his Son to him as dear, as thy husband, wife, parent, child can be to thee? Was he not an only Son? O Therefore submit to God without any reserve.
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Be earnest in prayer to God both for thy self, and others, when either thou,
Be earnest in prayer to God both for thy self, and Others, when either thou,
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or they, lye under Gods afflicting hand, beg the supplyes of the Spirit of Christ, expect all strength, comfort, support from him, use prayer,
or they, lie under God's afflicting hand, beg the supplies of the Spirit of christ, expect all strength, Comfort, support from him, use prayer,
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but rest not in that, but beg the Spirit, pray for your selves and others, for this afflicted family;
but rest not in that, but beg the Spirit, pray for your selves and Others, for this afflicted family;
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Help to mid-wife your own, and others mercies to your, and their hearts by prayer, especially pray for the things mentioned in the Text;
Help to midwife your own, and Others Mercies to your, and their hearts by prayer, especially pray for the things mentioned in the Text;
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The supply of the Spirit, and turning of their afflictions to their salvation. Lastly, Do not only pray, but when thou art under affliction, set faith on work,The supply of the Spirit, and turning of their afflictions to their salvation. Lastly, Do not only pray, but when thou art under affliction, Set faith on work,
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and act it upon Christ, for bestowing the Spirit upon thee, with his supplyes, To turn all thy afflictions unto thy salvation.
and act it upon christ, for bestowing the Spirit upon thee, with his supplies, To turn all thy afflictions unto thy salvation.
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It is Faith that must fetch in these supplyes, and produce this blessed effect of afflictions, Be sure to exercise faith,
It is Faith that must fetch in these supplies, and produce this blessed Effect of afflictions, Be sure to exercise faith,
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and then thou mayst with confidence say, as Paul in the Text, For I know that this shall turn to my salvation, through your prayer,
and then thou Mayest with confidence say, as Paul in the Text, For I know that this shall turn to my salvation, through your prayer,
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and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. FINIS.and the supply of the Spirit of jesus christ. FINIS.
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