God a Christian's choice, compleated by particular covenanting with God Together with an appendix, containing propositions, tending to clear up the lawfulness, and expediency of transacting with God in that way. In pursuit of a design proposed by Mr. R.A. in his book entituled, The vindication of Godliness. And by Mr. Tho. Vincent, in his book, called Words whereby we may be saved. To which is added, a brief discovery of the nearness of such a people unto God, on Psal. 148. 14. By Samuel VVinney, sometimes minister of the gospel at Glaston in Somersetshire.
THis Psalm is of the number of them, that are called Eucharistical, pen'd by way of thanksgiving to God, wherein, the Prophet doth exhort all the Creatures to that Duty, both that are in Heaven,
THis Psalm is of the number of them, that Are called Eucharistical, penned by Way of thanksgiving to God, wherein, the Prophet does exhort all the Creatures to that Duty, both that Are in Heaven,
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and I cannot better distribute them, than it is already done in the Contents presixt before it, with a very little variation. 1. We find all things in Heaven;
and I cannot better distribute them, than it is already done in the Contents presixt before it, with a very little variation. 1. We find all things in Heaven;
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all things Celestial exhorted so to do, in the four first verses, Praise the Lord from the Heavens, ver. 1. Praise him all ye his Angels, vers. 2. All his Hosts praise him, Sun, Moon, Stars, vers. 3. &c. and there is good Reason subjoyn'd, vers. 5, 6. For he commanded, and they were created,
all things Celestial exhorted so to do, in the four First Verses, Praise the Lord from the Heavens, ver. 1. Praise him all you his Angels, vers. 2. All his Hosts praise him, Sun, Moon, Stars, vers. 3. etc. and there is good Reason subjoined, vers. 5, 6. For he commanded, and they were created,
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wherein we may observe, all things i•a•i•ate, or life-less are exhorted to bless God, with all things animate or living. 1. Irrational Creatures, Beasts and all Cattle, cre•ping things.
wherein we may observe, all things i•a•i•ate, or Lifeless Are exhorted to bless God, with all things animate or living. 1. Irrational Creatures, Beasts and all Cattle, cre•ping things.
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they are said to be his people, and •••led Saints; then specifies who they be (viz.) the people• of Israel, the alone people, that were in Covenant with God in all the world at that time. 3. Then shews their Priviledg, what their happiness was, in the words of the Text, They are a people near unto him, So that in short the words lay before us, the priviledg, happiness and dignity of the Saints and People of God, that are in Covenant with him;
they Are said to be his people, and •••led Saints; then Specifies who they be (viz.) the people• of Israel, the alone people, that were in Covenant with God in all the world At that time. 3. Then shows their Privilege, what their happiness was, in the words of the Text, They Are a people near unto him, So that in short the words lay before us, the privilege, happiness and dignity of the Saints and People of God, that Are in Covenant with him;
And besides what is spoken in this Text, I shall confirm it by the consideration of one Text of Scripture more, in which we may observe one passage, wherein the very Priviledg that is here expresly spoken, is strongly implyed. Jer. 6.8.
And beside what is spoken in this Text, I shall confirm it by the consideration of one Text of Scripture more, in which we may observe one passage, wherein the very Privilege that is Here expressly spoken, is strongly employed. Jer. 6.8.
Be thou instructed, O Jerus•lem, lest my soul depart from thee, according to the Original Language, Lest my soul be disjoynted from thee, a metaphor from a Limb thrust out of his place, and put out of joynt.
Be thou instructed, Oh Jerus•lem, lest my soul depart from thee, according to the Original Language, Lest my soul be disjointed from thee, a metaphor from a Limb thrust out of his place, and put out of joint.
There is as great a Nearness between God and his people, (a Nearness of Union, of which afterward) as there is between a mans Limbs and Joynts one to the other,
There is as great a Nearness between God and his people, (a Nearness of union, of which afterwards) as there is between a men Limbs and Joints one to the other,
and you know, that they are so near, that it is an impossible thing to separate them, without great pain and difficulty one from another Intimating, what a pain and grief it is to God to leave or cast off a people, whom he is once in league with,
and you know, that they Are so near, that it is an impossible thing to separate them, without great pain and difficulty one from Another Intimating, what a pain and grief it is to God to leave or cast off a people, whom he is once in league with,
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For what nation is there so great who hath God so nigh unto them, as the Lord our God is in all things, that we call upon him for. Psal. 145.18. The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him.
For what Nation is there so great who hath God so High unto them, as the Lord our God is in all things, that we call upon him for. Psalm 145.18. The Lord is High unto all them that call upon him.
Dearness and Nearness are here Convertible. Now God's People are the dearly beloved of his Soul, Jer. 12.7. in Original but one word, I have given the dearly beloved of my Soul. [ Heb. the love ] into the hands of her enemies.
Dearness and Nearness Are Here Convertible. Now God's People Are the dearly Beloved of his Soul, Jer. 12.7. in Original but one word, I have given thee dearly Beloved of my Soul. [ Hebrew the love ] into the hands of her enemies.
And that is one of the titles Christ gives his Church, throughout the whole Song of Solomon; My Love, my Dove, &c. So near to him the Church desireth to be, that Song. 8.6.
And that is one of the titles christ gives his Church, throughout the Whole Song of Solomon; My Love, my Dove, etc. So near to him the Church Desires to be, that Song. 8.6.
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saying, Behold I have graven thee on the palms of my hands, Isa. 49.16. I remember the Lord makes use of one expression more, to set it forth by, the signet on the right hand, and that is near, in place and affection too. Jer. 22.24. where the Lord speaks of Coniah, one of the Kings of Judah, and saith to this purpose!
saying, Behold I have graved thee on the palms of my hands, Isaiah 49.16. I Remember the Lord makes use of one expression more, to Set it forth by, the signet on the right hand, and that is near, in place and affection too. Jer. 22.24. where the Lord speaks of Coniah, one of the Kings of Judah, and Says to this purpose!
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and for his Son, and for his Daughter, and for his Brother, and ver. 3. and for his Sister, — That is nigh unto him, &c. So that Kin and Nearness are joyned together, words of the same import.
and for his Son, and for his Daughter, and for his Brother, and ver. 3. and for his Sister, — That is High unto him, etc. So that Kin and Nearness Are joined together, words of the same import.
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that is one way the kin comes in, (if I may so speak) and therefore you shall find throughout the Scripture, that they are said to be born of God, and born again;
that is one Way the kin comes in, (if I may so speak) and Therefore you shall find throughout the Scripture, that they Are said to be born of God, and born again;
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As many as believed, to them gave he power, to become the Sons of God, How came they to be the Sons of God? ver. 13. shews, which were born, not of blood,
As many as believed, to them gave he power, to become the Sons of God, How Come they to be the Sons of God? ver. 13. shows, which were born, not of blood,
So near is the relation between God and his People, 2 Cor. 6.18. I will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my Sons, and Daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. What a Promise is this!
So near is the Relation between God and his People, 2 Cor. 6.18. I will be a Father unto you, and you shall be my Sons, and Daughters, Says the Lord Almighty. What a Promise is this!
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all the affection of all the parents in the World to their Children, is but the drops of a bucket in Comparison of God's love to his people and his Children.
all the affection of all the Parents in the World to their Children, is but the drops of a bucket in Comparison of God's love to his people and his Children.
Hos. 2.19, 20. I will betroth thee unto me for ever, yea I will betroth thee unto me, in righteousness and in judgment and in loving kindness, and in mercies.
Hos. 2.19, 20. I will betrothed thee unto me for ever, yea I will betrothed thee unto me, in righteousness and in judgement and in loving kindness, and in Mercies.
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I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness, &c. Jer. 3.14. turn Oh backsliding Children, saith the Lord, for I am married unto you, Isa. 54.5. For thy Maker is thine husband, the Lord of hosts is his name.
I will even betrothed thee unto me in faithfulness, etc. Jer. 3.14. turn O backsliding Children, Says the Lord, for I am married unto you, Isaiah 54.5. For thy Maker is thine husband, the Lord of hosts is his name.
Mark, how the Apostle doth improve this natural marriage to a Spiritual use. 1 Cor. 6.16, 17. What, know ye not that he that is joyned to an Harlot is one body? for he saith, ye shall be one flesh, ver. 17. but he that is joyned to the Lord, is one Spirit.
Mark, how the Apostle does improve this natural marriage to a Spiritual use. 1 Cor. 6.16, 17. What, know you not that he that is joined to an Harlot is one body? for he Says, you shall be one Flesh, ver. 17. but he that is joined to the Lord, is one Spirit.
Now presently after Marriage, for persons to run away one from another, for a Man to make himself one body with an Harlot, it subverts the design of God in Marriage;
Now presently After Marriage, for Persons to run away one from Another, for a Man to make himself one body with an Harlot, it subverts the Design of God in Marriage;
I shall give you an instance of this in the Centurion and his Servant, Luk. 7.2. A certain Centurions Servant who was Dear unto him was sick, and he shewed that he was dear to him in his tenderness of him, in that weak Condition he was;
I shall give you an instance of this in the Centurion and his Servant, Luk. 7.2. A certain Centurions Servant who was Dear unto him was sick, and he showed that he was dear to him in his tenderness of him, in that weak Condition he was;
And therefore are they called the houshold, and family of God. Eph. 2.13. But now in Christ Jesus, ye who sometimes were far off, are made nigh by the blood of Christ:
And Therefore Are they called the household, and family of God. Ephesians 2.13. But now in christ jesus, you who sometime were Far off, Are made High by the blood of christ:
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nay he is God himself, he is of the same substance with the Father, one that accounts it no robbery to be equal with God, Phil. 2.6. and therefore call'd God's fellow, Zech. 13.7. they are as near to him, as the members are to the body, 1 Cor. 12.27. Now ye are the body of Christ and members in particular. What a priviledg is here!
nay he is God himself, he is of the same substance with the Father, one that accounts it no robbery to be equal with God, Philip 2.6. and Therefore called God's fellow, Zechariah 13.7. they Are as near to him, as the members Are to the body, 1 Cor. 12.27. Now you Are the body of christ and members in particular. What a privilege is Here!
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Christ hath a natural body, and a mystical body, his natural body is that, which was made up of flesh & blood, formed by the Holy Ghost in the Womb of the Virgin:
christ hath a natural body, and a mystical body, his natural body is that, which was made up of Flesh & blood, formed by the Holy Ghost in the Womb of the Virgae:
He speaks of the Marriage-Union in the neighbouring verses, much like that of Adam concerning Eve his wife, Gen. 2. This is bone of my bone, and flesh of my flesh.
He speaks of the Marriage union in the neighbouring Verses, much like that of Adam Concerning Eve his wife, Gen. 2. This is bone of my bone, and Flesh of my Flesh.
see it in that full Scripture, Mat. 12.46, &c. One said to him (that is, to Christ) behold thy Mother, and thy Brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.
see it in that full Scripture, Mathew 12.46, etc. One said to him (that is, to christ) behold thy Mother, and thy Brothers stand without, desiring to speak with thee.
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he hath bought them to God by his blood, out of every kindred and tongue and nation. Rev. 5.9. by the Sufferings of Jesus Christ, and by no other means, were we brought unto God. 1 Pet. 3.18. For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the Just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God.
he hath bought them to God by his blood, out of every kindred and tongue and Nation. Rev. 5.9. by the Sufferings of jesus christ, and by no other means, were we brought unto God. 1 Pet. 3.18. For christ also hath once suffered for Sins, the Just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God.
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We had never been brought unto God, had it not been for the blood of Jesus Christ, whereby we that were a-far off were made nigh. Eph. 2.14. Time was, when there was a great distance between God and them, and when they were a great way off, what a sad case was that!
We had never been brought unto God, had it not been for the blood of jesus christ, whereby we that were afar off were made High. Ephesians 2.14. Time was, when there was a great distance between God and them, and when they were a great Way off, what a sad case was that!
Hence it is that we may come boldly to the Throne of Grace. Compare with ver. 14. so Heb. 10.22. Let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of Faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil Conscience.
Hence it is that we may come boldly to the Throne of Grace. Compare with ver. 14. so Hebrew 10.22. Let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of Faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil Conscience.
as doth appear by these two places of Scripture, Lev. 10.3. where when fire from Heaven had devoured Nadab and Abihu, the two Sons of Aaron, for offering strange fire, Moses uttered these words:
as does appear by these two places of Scripture, Lev. 10.3. where when fire from Heaven had devoured Nadab and Abihu, the two Sons of Aaron, for offering strange fire, Moses uttered these words:
It was their Office to draw nigh to God, and for them to draw nigh to God with strange fire, contrary to the very Command of God! therefore fire from Heaven came down upon them. See likewise, Numb. 16.40. There, upon the occasion of the destruction of Korab, Dathan and Abiram for oftering Incense unto the Lord, which thing belonged only unto the Priest, the Censers were laid aside to be a memorial to the Children of Israel, That no stranger, that is not of the Seed of Aaron, come near to offer Incense before the Lord:
It was their Office to draw High to God, and for them to draw High to God with strange fire, contrary to the very Command of God! Therefore fire from Heaven Come down upon them. See likewise, Numb. 16.40. There, upon the occasion of the destruction of Korab, Dathan and Abiram for oftering Incense unto the Lord, which thing belonged only unto the Priest, the Censers were laid aside to be a memorial to the Children of Israel, That no stranger, that is not of the Seed of Aaron, come near to offer Incense before the Lord:
Now Jesus Christ having made us Kings and Priests to God, this is the great Priviledg, that we have by him, that we may draw nigh unto God, Heb. 7.19.
Now jesus christ having made us Kings and Priests to God, this is the great Privilege, that we have by him, that we may draw High unto God, Hebrew 7.19.
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as so many Spirltual Sacrifiees, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. 1 Pet 2.5. Being built upon him a Spiritual House, and Holy Priesthood, to that very end.
as so many Spirltual Sacrifices, acceptable to God by jesus christ. 1 Pet 2.5. Being built upon him a Spiritual House, and Holy Priesthood, to that very end.
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Jesus Christ is the person that doth approach nigh to God in our behalf. Jer. 30.21. I will cause him to draw near and he shall approach to me, for who is he that engageth his heart, to approach unto me! saith the Lord.
jesus christ is the person that does approach High to God in our behalf. Jer. 30.21. I will cause him to draw near and he shall approach to me, for who is he that engageth his heart, to approach unto me! Says the Lord.
but ultimately and consummately of Jesus Christ, (who undertook not his Office without Gods call) who in the behalf of believers, hath engaged his heart to approach nigh unto God,
but ultimately and consummately of jesus christ, (who undertook not his Office without God's call) who in the behalf of believers, hath engaged his heart to approach High unto God,
and we by him do draw nigh to God. Heb. 10.19. Boldness we have to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, with Eph. 2.18. For through him we both have an access, by one Spirit unto the Father; so Eph. 3.12. In whom we have boldness, and access, with Confidence by the faith of him.
and we by him do draw High to God. Hebrew 10.19. Boldness we have to enter into the Holiest by the blood of jesus, with Ephesians 2.18. For through him we both have an access, by one Spirit unto the Father; so Ephesians 3.12. In whom we have boldness, and access, with Confidence by the faith of him.
And what a Priviledg is this, that every one of Gods Saints and People, may have the liberty as often as they will, to approach nigh to God, to make their requests in every thing by Prayer and Supplication!
And what a Privilege is this, that every one of God's Saints and People, may have the liberty as often as they will, to approach High to God, to make their requests in every thing by Prayer and Supplication!
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and this is spoken of particular persons, and a whose People jointly. Observe both Elect according to the foreknowledg of God the Father; 1 Pet. 1.2. they are his chosen people, Eph. 1.4. According as he hath chosen us in him, before the Foundation of the World: thus for persons.
and this is spoken of particular Persons, and a whose People jointly. Observe both Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father; 1 Pet. 1.2. they Are his chosen people, Ephesians 1.4. According as he hath chosen us in him, before the Foundation of the World: thus for Persons.
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so shall we be separated I and my People from all the people that are upon the face of the Earth, Exod. 33.16. so David Psal. 4.3. The Lord hath set apart him that is godly unto himself, therefore said to be a people of his inheritance, Deut 4.20. and the lot of his inheritance, Deut. 32.9. and his peculiar treasure, Exod. 19.5. peculiar people. 1 Pet. 2.9. and Christ tells the Disciples, That he had chosen them out of the World, and therefore the World hated them, Joh. 15.19. so that not only from eternity but in time, not only persons but nations, God hath chosen to be his own people, above all the World besides.
so shall we be separated I and my People from all the people that Are upon the face of the Earth, Exod 33.16. so David Psalm 4.3. The Lord hath Set apart him that is godly unto himself, Therefore said to be a people of his inheritance, Deuteronomy 4.20. and the lot of his inheritance, Deuteronomy 32.9. and his peculiar treasure, Exod 19.5. peculiar people. 1 Pet. 2.9. and christ tells the Disciples, That he had chosen them out of the World, and Therefore the World hated them, John 15.19. so that not only from eternity but in time, not only Persons but Nations, God hath chosen to be his own people, above all the World beside.
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or two, or three above others, specially when God Casts away all the Wicked of the Earth like dross, as Psal. 119.119. as a man throws dirt out of doors, then to be chosen out of them that are cast away, what a special favour is this!
or two, or three above Others, specially when God Cast away all the Wicked of the Earth like dross, as Psalm 119.119. as a man throws dirt out of doors, then to be chosen out of them that Are cast away, what a special favour is this!
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A Christians Conversation is said to be a walking with God; so said of Enoch, Gen. 22.24. twice together, it was his whole course, throughout all his life till God took him.
A Christians Conversation is said to be a walking with God; so said of Enoch, Gen. 22.24. twice together, it was his Whole course, throughout all his life till God took him.
There remains yet the Application of all this, and I shall speak something to this purpose; By way of Information. By way of Consolation. By way of Exhortation. 1. Use of Information;
There remains yet the Application of all this, and I shall speak something to this purpose; By Way of Information. By Way of Consolation. By Way of Exhortation. 1. Use of Information;
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yea in the very Church it self, whosoever will be so, must needs go out of the World, 1 Cor. 5.9, 10. hereafter the wicked shall be separated to the farthest distance from God and the Saints too, that possible can be, they are here now far from him;
yea in the very Church it self, whosoever will be so, must needs go out of the World, 1 Cor. 5.9, 10. hereafter the wicked shall be separated to the farthest distance from God and the Saints too, that possible can be, they Are Here now Far from him;
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and God is far from the wicked in this regard, that he hears none of their prayers, Psal. 18.41. They cryed, but there was none to save them, even to the Lord, but he answered them not, according to that Joh. 9.31. God heareth not finners; that is, wilful and impenitent finners;
and God is Far from the wicked in this regard, that he hears none of their Prayers, Psalm 18.41. They cried, but there was none to save them, even to the Lord, but he answered them not, according to that John 9.31. God hears not finners; that is, wilful and impenitent finners;
but on the contrary, The Lord is nigh to all that call upon him, that call upon him in truth, Psal. 145.18. the Lord is so near to his People, that he dwels in his People, Isa. 57.15.
but on the contrary, The Lord is High to all that call upon him, that call upon him in truth, Psalm 145.18. the Lord is so near to his People, that he dwells in his People, Isaiah 57.15.
Thus saith the high and lofty one, that inhabiteth Eternity, whose name is bloy, I dwell in the High and Holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and Humble Spirit, &c. While men abide in their natural condition, God is far from them,
Thus Says the high and lofty one, that Inhabiteth Eternity, whose name is bloy, I dwell in the High and Holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and Humble Spirit, etc. While men abide in their natural condition, God is Far from them,
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as the Saints are said to do, and to be, Psal. 7.7. So shall the Congregation of the people Compass thee about, So Psal. 76.11. let all that be round about him, bring presents!
as the Saints Are said to do, and to be, Psalm 7.7. So shall the Congregation of the people Compass thee about, So Psalm 76.11. let all that be round about him, bring presents!
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&c. Gods People are said to be round about him, as the 12. Tribes pitched round about the Tabernacle, Numb. 2.2. and as the four Beasts, and four and twenty Elders were found about Gods throne, Rev. 4.4. with 6. so the Chaldee expoundeth it;
etc. God's People Are said to be round about him, as the 12. Tribes pitched round about the Tabernacle, Numb. 2.2. and as the four Beasts, and four and twenty Elders were found about God's throne, Rev. 4.4. with 6. so the Chaldee expoundeth it;
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Ye that dwell about the Sanctuary, as the Nobles dwell round about the Kings Court: they see the Face of God, that are round about God and converse with God,
You that dwell about the Sanctuary, as the Nobles dwell round about the Kings Court: they see the Face of God, that Are round about God and converse with God,
and God is said to speak to Moses Face to Face, as a man speaketh unto his Friend, Exod. 33.11. the same he is said to do to Israel his people, (whom the Text tells us was a people near unto him ) on mount Sinai, Deut. 5.4. but now wicked men are afar off, they have no relation to God, nor affection from God;
and God is said to speak to Moses Face to Face, as a man speaks unto his Friend, Exod 33.11. the same he is said to do to Israel his people, (whom the Text tells us was a people near unto him) on mount Sinai, Deuteronomy 5.4. but now wicked men Are afar off, they have no Relation to God, nor affection from God;
so saith David, he knows the proud afar off, Psal. 138.6. and as they are so they desire to be, for, They say unto God, depart from us, Job 22.17. thus do we see the first thing discovered to us, even the difference there is between Wicked and Godly men. 2. Use. By way of Consolation;
so Says David, he knows the proud afar off, Psalm 138.6. and as they Are so they desire to be, for, They say unto God, depart from us, Job 22.17. thus do we see the First thing discovered to us, even the difference there is between Wicked and Godly men. 2. Use. By Way of Consolation;
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Would you not do so for them that are near you? If any should come to hurt your Child, would you not save him if you could? If any body should set on your wife, to do her any wrong or injury, you would do the utmost you could to avenge their quarrel:
Would you not do so for them that Are near you? If any should come to hurt your Child, would you not save him if you could? If any body should Set on your wife, to do her any wrong or injury, you would do the utmost you could to avenge their quarrel:
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by the parable of a Judg, who though he feared not God, nor yet regarded Man, yet because of the Widows importunity, would avenge her of her advesrary:
by the parable of a Judge, who though he feared not God, nor yet regarded Man, yet Because of the Widows importunity, would avenge her of her advesrary:
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He was tempted to sin, though he was not prevailed over by the temptation, and therefore Jesus the Son of God, can be touched with the feeling of our temptations.
He was tempted to since, though he was not prevailed over by the temptation, and Therefore jesus the Son of God, can be touched with the feeling of our temptations.
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nor grant them (though it should not be so with us, and we should not do so) but if our familiar friend requests any thing of us, he will soon prevail;
nor grant them (though it should not be so with us, and we should not do so) but if our familiar friend requests any thing of us, he will soon prevail;
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So it is with God, God's People are his Married People, his newborn Children, therefore they have such prevalence with him in all their addresses unto him.
So it is with God, God's People Are his Married People, his newborn Children, Therefore they have such prevalence with him in all their Addresses unto him.
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They may sreely, but humbly Converse with him, and may have Communion with him, 1 Joh. 1.3. God Commanded, Exod. 25.22. that there should be a Mercy-seat, and over the Mercy-seat two golden Cherubims, and they shonld look one towards another;
They may freely, but humbly Converse with him, and may have Communion with him, 1 John 1.3. God Commanded, Exod 25.22. that there should be a Mercy-seat, and over the Mercy-seat two golden Cherubims, and they should look one towards Another;
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They are as dear to him as the Apple of his eye, and he that toucheth you, toucheth the Apple of my eye, saith God, Zech. 2.8. and their safety is set forth by their Nearness to God, yea under the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, till these calamities be over-past, Psal. 57.1. I have covered thee in the shadow of mine hand. Isa. 51.16. he shall cover thee with his feathers, Psal. 91.4. nearer we can't be, nor yet safer.
They Are as dear to him as the Apple of his eye, and he that touches you, touches the Apple of my eye, Says God, Zechariah 2.8. and their safety is Set forth by their Nearness to God, yea under the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, till these calamities be overpast, Psalm 57.1. I have covered thee in the shadow of mine hand. Isaiah 51.16. he shall cover thee with his Feathers, Psalm 91.4. nearer we can't be, nor yet safer.
will not an husband provide for his Wife? and a Father for his Children? O God be merciful to a great many Husbands and Fathers, that have no Compassion on their Wives and Children,
will not an husband provide for his Wife? and a Father for his Children? O God be merciful to a great many Husbands and Father's, that have no Compassion on their Wives and Children,
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but God is not such an Husband, nor such a Father, God hath laid a special charge upon Masters of families, that they should provide for their own houshold;
but God is not such an Husband, nor such a Father, God hath laid a special charge upon Masters of families, that they should provide for their own household;
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How many such Masters and Parents are there in the pale of this visible Church, that have the badg of Christianity upon them, that consuem all in their lusts,
How many such Masters and Parents Are there in the pale of this visible Church, that have the badge of Christianity upon them, that consuem all in their Lustiest,
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God that requires us to do good to all men, but especially to the houshold of Faith, Gal. 6.10. he himself is also good to all, by that general common Goodness which he extends to the whole Creation, Psal. 145.9. but specially to his own Israel; truely God is good to Israel, Psal. 73.1. the People near unto him, (text).
God that requires us to do good to all men, but especially to the household of Faith, Gal. 6.10. he himself is also good to all, by that general Common goodness which he extends to the Whole Creation, Psalm 145.9. but specially to his own Israel; truly God is good to Israel, Psalm 73.1. the People near unto him, (text).
time will come when there will be nothing that shall stand and interpose between God and you, all that shall cause a distance shall be taken out of the way:
time will come when there will be nothing that shall stand and interpose between God and you, all that shall cause a distance shall be taken out of the Way:
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And will not all those things that I hinted, and proposed to you, prevail with you? may not the Consideration of all those Priviledges, that follow upon this forenamed, that you are near to God, allure us,
And will not all those things that I hinted, and proposed to you, prevail with you? may not the Consideration of all those Privileges, that follow upon this forenamed, that you Are near to God, allure us,
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may you not say truely It is good for me to be near, as David said, It is good for me to draw near to God? Psal. 73.28. run through in your meditations, every one of the Priviledges I have mentioned, be not hearers or readers only, be perswaded then:
may you not say truly It is good for me to be near, as David said, It is good for me to draw near to God? Psalm 73.28. run through in your meditations, every one of the Privileges I have mentioned, be not hearers or Readers only, be persuaded then:
why, They that are far from thee shall perish, thou hast destroyed all that go a-whoring from thee, saith David, Psal. 73.27. well, it is a sad case then to be at a distance from him.
why, They that Are Far from thee shall perish, thou hast destroyed all that go a-whoring from thee, Says David, Psalm 73.27. well, it is a sad case then to be At a distance from him.
and woman of you, as every one of you ought to apply the word of God to your selves, Art thou willing to live and dy and not be made hear to God? what do your hearts say to this? the Lord God of Heaven by his Spirit awaken every one to a serious Consideration of it:
and woman of you, as every one of you ought to apply the word of God to your selves, Art thou willing to live and die and not be made hear to God? what do your hearts say to this? the Lord God of Heaven by his Spirit awaken every one to a serious Consideration of it:
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but now weigh this, as if you were going to die, Would I be set at a distance from God for ever and for ever? and can I ever expect to be near to God hereafter,
but now weigh this, as if you were going to die, Would I be Set At a distance from God for ever and for ever? and can I ever expect to be near to God hereafter,
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yea greater distance, than you came into the World from God at, how far then will you be removed from God? and that for ever? if you be now so far by nature and continue all your lives widening the distance and pie without having it made up, you will never then come so near,
yea greater distance, than you Come into the World from God At, how Far then will you be removed from God? and that for ever? if you be now so Far by nature and continue all your lives widening the distance and pie without having it made up, you will never then come so near,
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I wish I could engage every person of you, not to lie down this night, till you had prayed this Prayer, that you might be brought nigh to God by the blood of his Son.
I wish I could engage every person of you, not to lie down this night, till you had prayed this Prayer, that you might be brought High to God by the blood of his Son.
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and I desire in the name of God to make this proposal, Will you hearken to it and accept of it? God in his Word doth offer to be married to your Souls, God doth call you, you have every one of you run away from God,
and I desire in the name of God to make this proposal, Will you harken to it and accept of it? God in his Word does offer to be married to your Souls, God does call you, you have every one of you run away from God,
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What do you say? Will you give Consent or no? shall your Maker be your Husband or shall he not? ask your own hearts this question, Art thou willing, Oh my Soul to be espoused to the Lord Jesus Christ,
What do you say? Will you give Consent or no? shall your Maker be your Husband or shall he not? ask your own hearts this question, Art thou willing, O my Soul to be espoused to the Lord jesus christ,
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and Minister of God, proposing in several treatises, advice about particular transacting with God, between God and your own Souls apart, not in word only, but in writing;
and Minister of God, proposing in several treatises, Advice about particular transacting with God, between God and your own Souls apart, not in word only, but in writing;
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Besides the instance of one person, I have given in the foregoing Appendix, that in sore troubles improved it, I shall here add one more of a person dying, whom when I came to visit, being near to death,
Beside the instance of one person, I have given in the foregoing Appendix, that in soar Troubles improved it, I shall Here add one more of a person dying, whom when I Come to visit, being near to death,
and so cloud your apprehension of Gods affection, your adoption, and regeneration and acceptation, and thereby rob you of the Comfort of your condition and all your relation to God;
and so cloud your apprehension of God's affection, your adoption, and regeneration and acceptation, and thereby rob you of the Comfort of your condition and all your Relation to God;
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Mark what the Holy Ghost speaks, Deut. 6.7, 8. Thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God, the Lord hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the Face of the earth.
Mark what the Holy Ghost speaks, Deuteronomy 6.7, 8. Thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God, the Lord hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that Are upon the Face of the earth.
why should God deal so with me to bring me so near to him, and leave others in the same state wherein they were born? let your heart be mightily affected with this Love of God, and kindness of God.
why should God deal so with me to bring me so near to him, and leave Others in the same state wherein they were born? let your heart be mightily affected with this Love of God, and kindness of God.
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Methinks I could dwell on the perswasion of people to this duty, that they would be much more taken with the Consideration of Gods special and distinguishing Kindness towards them.
Methinks I could dwell on the persuasion of people to this duty, that they would be much more taken with the Consideration of God's special and distinguishing Kindness towards them.
abasement. 2. And then upon the account of our own sinfulness we should be humble before God. Micah. 6.8. What doth the Lord thy God require of thee? but to do justly and love mercy and walk humbly with thy God.
abasement. 2. And then upon the account of our own sinfulness we should be humble before God. micah. 6.8. What does the Lord thy God require of thee? but to do justly and love mercy and walk humbly with thy God.
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