Gospel-worship, or, The right manner of sanctifying the name of God in general. And particularly in these three great ordinances, viz. [brace] 1. Hearing the Word, 2. receiving the Lords Supper, 3. prayer. / By Jeremiah Burroughs. At the end of the contents of this book is printed the titles of all the works of Mr. Ieremiah Burroughs, that are published by Thomas Goodwin ... [et al.]
THESE words are the speech of Moses to Aaron his Brother, endeavouring to quiet and comfort his heart, which was (no question) exceedingly troubled upon that great and sore affliction that was upon him, in the strange death of his two sons, Nadab & Abihu: the story is this:
THESE words Are the speech of Moses to Aaron his Brother, endeavouring to quiet and Comfort his heart, which was (no question) exceedingly troubled upon that great and soar affliction that was upon him, in the strange death of his two Sons, Nadab & Abihu: the story is this:
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After Aarons sons were consecrated to the Priestly Office, they coming to attend this their Office, the very first day after their consecration to offer Incense unto God, they ventured to offer Incense with strange fire, with other fire than God had appointed.
After Aaron's Sons were consecrated to the Priestly Office, they coming to attend this their Office, the very First day After their consecration to offer Incense unto God, they ventured to offer Incense with strange fire, with other fire than God had appointed.
for so you find it in the 9. Chap. And they were two men of renown in the country and before all the people of Israel two men that God had much honored heretofore;
for so you find it in the 9. Chap. And they were two men of renown in the country and before all the people of Israel two men that God had much honoured heretofore;
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as you shall find in the 24 Chap. of Exod, and the beginning, this Nadab and Abihu were men of great repute and great renown, that God did much honor in former times;
as you shall find in the 24 Chap. of Exod, and the beginning, this Nadab and Abihu were men of great repute and great renown, that God did much honour in former times;
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And he said unto Moses, Come up unto the Lord, thou and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and 70. of the Elders of Israel. Moses and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu are only named, and then 70. of the Elders in general,
And he said unto Moses, Come up unto the Lord, thou and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and 70. of the Elders of Israel. Moses and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu Are only nam, and then 70. of the Elders in general,
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but Moses, Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, as if these were the four eminent men of renown among all the people of Israel, he names none of the 70. Elders but these two, besides Moses and Aaron: therefore these two that were consumed by strange fire, were renowned men and newly consecrated into their Office. What was their sin?
but Moses, Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, as if these were the four eminent men of renown among all the people of Israel, he names none of the 70. Elders but these two, beside Moses and Aaron: Therefore these two that were consumed by strange fire, were renowned men and newly consecrated into their Office. What was their since?
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Their sin it was offering of strange fire, so the Text saith that they offered strange fire, which God commanded them not, in the beginning of the Chapter.
Their since it was offering of strange fire, so the Text Says that they offered strange fire, which God commanded them not, in the beginning of the Chapter.
or appointed that they should oner only one kind of fire? There is no Text of Scripture, that you can find from the beginning of Genesis to this place, where God hath said in terminis, in so many words expresly, You shall offer no fire but one kind of fire.
or appointed that they should over only one kind of fire? There is no Text of Scripture, that you can find from the beginning of Genesis to this place, where God hath said in terminis, in so many words expressly, You shall offer no fire but one kind of fire.
and gave them power to keep that constantly, God would have them therfore to understand, that what Incense or Sacrifice he would have the use of fire in, it should be only that fire and no other,
and gave them power to keep that constantly, God would have them Therefore to understand, that what Incense or Sacrifice he would have the use of fire in, it should be only that fire and no other,
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to my text, That the bodies of Nadab and Abihu were not consumed by the fire, no, not their cloathes, they were kil'd by the fire and yet their cloathes were whol,
to my text, That the bodies of Nadab and Abihu were not consumed by the fire, no, not their clothes, they were killed by the fire and yet their clothes were Whole,
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and so they went and carried them in their coats out of the Camp, so that their cloathes and bodies were not consumed, only they were kil'd by the fire:
and so they went and carried them in their coats out of the Camp, so that their clothes and bodies were not consumed, only they were killed by the fire:
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and by that he comes to quiet the heart of his brother Aaron: This is that which the Lord hath spoke saith Moses: He seeks to stay the heart of his Brother with that which God spake.
and by that he comes to quiet the heart of his brother Aaron: This is that which the Lord hath spoke Says Moses: He seeks to stay the heart of his Brother with that which God spoke.
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as I will be sanctified in those that come nigh me, in those that come to Worship me in my Tabernacle, I will be Sanctified in all things that concern my Worship, I will be sure to be Sanctified there.
as I will be sanctified in those that come High me, in those that come to Worship me in my Tabernacle, I will be Sanctified in all things that concern my Worship, I will be sure to be Sanctified there.
I will be sanctified ] I will be Hallowed, for it is the very same that you have in the Lords Prayer, Hallowed be thy Name, only that's the Greek word,
I will be sanctified ] I will be Hallowed, for it is the very same that you have in the lords Prayer, Hallowed be thy Name, only that's the Greek word,
and this is the Hebrew: but if you would translate this word into Greek, you must translate it by the same word that Christ spake when he taught his disciples to pray hallowed be thy name, Hallowed and Sanctified is all one.
and this is the Hebrew: but if you would translate this word into Greek, you must translate it by the same word that christ spoke when he taught his Disciples to pray hallowed be thy name, Hallowed and Sanctified is all one.
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if they shall not demean themselves so as to hold forth the glory of my Holyness, then I will be Sanctified upon them, I will demean and carry my self towards them so,
if they shall not demean themselves so as to hold forth the glory of my Holiness, then I will be Sanctified upon them, I will demean and carry my self towards them so,
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So God is Sanctified two waies, either by the Holiness of his People, in their carriage towards him holding forth the glory of Gods Holiness: and so in that 1 Pet. 3.15. Sanctifie the Lord God in your hearts, the Saints do Sanctifie God in their hearts when they fear God as a Holy God and Reverence him and Love him as a holy God:
So God is Sanctified two ways, either by the Holiness of his People, in their carriage towards him holding forth the glory of God's Holiness: and so in that 1 Pet. 3.15. Sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, the Saints do Sanctify God in their hearts when they Fear God as a Holy God and reverence him and Love him as a holy God:
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when I shall have executed judgment in her, and shall be Sanctified in her. And this is all one with I will be glorified in the midst of them. And in the •8.
when I shall have executed judgement in her, and shall be Sanctified in her. And this is all one with I will be glorified in the midst of them. And in the •8.
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In those that are nigh me ] Nigh ones, so it may be read: that is, especially the Priests that did approach to God. Ezek. 42.13. they approach to God especially.
In those that Are High me ] High ones, so it may be read: that is, especially the Priests that did approach to God. Ezekiel 42.13. they approach to God especially.
But it is meant generally of all those that shall have to deal in my Worship, whosoever shall come to Worship me let them look to it they must Sanctifie my Name, they must so demean themselves in my Worship, as to hold forth my Name to be Holy: or otherwise I will manifest my self against them in the waies of Judgment, for I will appear to be a holy God.
But it is meant generally of all those that shall have to deal in my Worship, whosoever shall come to Worship me let them look to it they must Sanctify my Name, they must so demean themselves in my Worship, as to hold forth my Name to be Holy: or otherwise I will manifest my self against them in the ways of Judgement, for I will appear to be a holy God.
but suppose it were one of your own Children, or kinsmen, what would you do then? Do not we see that men will rather favour their own kindred than strangers,
but suppose it were one of your own Children, or kinsmen, what would you do then? Do not we see that men will rather favour their own kindred than Strangers,
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Suppose it be one of your own family wil not you be ready to excuse them? Suppose it were your own Child that should cōmit such an offence, Oh! what friends would you make to take him off from punishment? Though men would do so towards their own yet be bitter & severe towards strangers;
Suppose it be one of your own family will not you be ready to excuse them? Suppose it were your own Child that should commit such an offence, Oh! what Friends would you make to take him off from punishment? Though men would do so towards their own yet be bitter & severe towards Strangers;
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Now upon this, when Moses said thus, That God would be Sanctified in those that draw neer him this was Moses scope to Aaron, as if Mose• should say, Aaron, though I confess the hand of God is heavy upon you this day:
Now upon this, when Moses said thus, That God would be Sanctified in those that draw near him this was Moses scope to Aaron, as if Mose• should say, Aaron, though I confess the hand of God is heavy upon you this day:
and his Name Sanctified what ever becomes of your Sons, or of your Comforts, and therfore let your heart be quieted, you have had a great loss and aff•iction upon you; but God hath had glory; God hath glorified himself.
and his Name Sanctified what ever becomes of your Sons, or of your Comforts, and Therefore let your heart be quieted, you have had a great loss and aff•iction upon you; but God hath had glory; God hath glorified himself.
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and Worship him according to the way that He himself would be Worshipped; As if Moses should say, This Honor that God hath by this means in the hearts of his people;
and Worship him according to the Way that He himself would be Worshipped; As if Moses should say, This Honour that God hath by this means in the hearts of his people;
It's the same word that is here translated and Aaron held his peace, that is, he was stayed from further vexing or troubling of himself, or being disquieted.
It's the same word that is Here translated and Aaron held his peace, that is, he was stayed from further vexing or troubling of himself, or being disquieted.
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The first Note is this, That in Gods Worship there must be nothing tendered up to God but what he hath commanded, whatsoever we meddle with in the Worship of God, it must be what we have a Warrant for out of the Word of God.
The First Note is this, That in God's Worship there must be nothing tendered up to God but what he hath commanded, whatsoever we meddle with in the Worship of God, it must be what we have a Warrant for out of the Word of God.
Hence I say that all things in Gods worship must have a warrant out of Gods word, must be commanded, It's not enough that it is not forbidden. I beseech you observe it:
Hence I say that all things in God's worship must have a warrant out of God's word, must be commanded, It's not enough that it is not forbidden. I beseech you observe it:
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it is not enough that a thing is not forbidden, and what hurt is there in it? But it must be commanded I confess in matters that are Civil and natural, there this may be enough;
it is not enough that a thing is not forbidden, and what hurt is there in it? But it must be commanded I confess in matters that Are Civil and natural, there this may be enough;
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We must have a warrant for the Worship of God. One would have thought that these Priests offering Incense to the true God, what hurt was there in taking other Fire? But there was no Command for it,
We must have a warrant for the Worship of God. One would have Thought that these Priests offering Incense to the true God, what hurt was there in taking other Fire? But there was no Command for it,
So that when any Creature is raised in a Religious way, above what it hath in it by Nature: if I have not Scripture to warrant me I am therein Superstitious.
So that when any Creature is raised in a Religious Way, above what it hath in it by Nature: if I have not Scripture to warrant me I am therein Superstitious.
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If any Creature that you make any use of in away of Religion beyond what it hath in its own Nature, if you have not some warrant from the Word of God (whatsoever specious shew there may be in it) it is Superstition. As now for the place, there was a place that was Holy, but then it had an Institution from God.
If any Creature that you make any use of in away of Religion beyond what it hath in its own Nature, if you have not Some warrant from the Word of God (whatsoever specious show there may be in it) it is Superstition. As now for the place, there was a place that was Holy, but then it had an Institution from God.
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what, Had that any more decency in it's owne nature, but only mans Institution? Now when man shall put a Religious respect upon a thing, by vertue of his own Institution when he hath not a warrant from God; Here's Superstition!
what, Had that any more decency in it's own nature, but only men Institution? Now when man shall put a Religious respect upon a thing, by virtue of his own Institution when he hath not a warrant from God; Here's Superstition!
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when this is said, who requireth this at your hands? It will stop our mouthes another day. In Matthew 15.9. In vain do they worship me, teaching for Doctrine the Commandements of men. In vain:
when this is said, who requires this At your hands? It will stop our mouths Another day. In Matthew 15.9. In vain do they worship me, teaching for Doctrine the commandments of men. In vain:
there is a place to the same purpose, that shews how the Lord is offended with any man that shal teach his fear by their own precepts, Wherefore the Lord said,
there is a place to the same purpose, that shows how the Lord is offended with any man that shall teach his Fear by their own Precepts, Wherefore the Lord said,
How many things have there been in the Worship of God that you can shew no warrant in the Word for? A great many things meerly mens inventions, however they are now cast out,
How many things have there been in the Worship of God that you can show no warrant in the Word for? A great many things merely men's Inventions, however they Are now cast out,
but you ought to be humbled before God for all your Will worship, for all your yeildings to any thing in the Worship of God, that was taught by the precepts of men:
but you ought to be humbled before God for all your Will worship, for all your Yieldings to any thing in the Worship of God, that was taught by the Precepts of men:
Certainly God doth expect it from this Land to be humbled for their will-Worship, or otherwise they sow among thornes: All the Reformation that is among us,
Certainly God does expect it from this Land to be humbled for their will-Worship, or otherwise they sow among thorns: All the Reformation that is among us,
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But there are other things in the Worship of God that are not written in our hearts, that only depend upon the Will of God revealed in his Word, which were no duties except they were revealed in his Word.
But there Are other things in the Worship of God that Are not written in our hearts, that only depend upon the Will of God revealed in his Word, which were no duties except they were revealed in his Word.
If the greatest cannot be bore out with all their Priviledges, how dare we poor wormes venture upon the displeasure of God? Thou that art a worthless creature of no use at all in the world, darest thou provoke this God,
If the greatest cannot be boar out with all their Privileges, how Dare we poor worms venture upon the displeasure of God? Thou that art a worthless creature of no use At all in the world, Darest thou provoke this God,
when as the Lord is so angry against men that are of great use and service, to let out his wrath upon them suddenly? If you should see a Prince not spare his Favorite,
when as the Lord is so angry against men that Are of great use and service, to let out his wrath upon them suddenly? If you should see a Prince not spare his Favourite,
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or his Nobles that are about him, but upon one offence that we think is but a little offence, that the Pinces anger should be so much against them as to cost them their lives;
or his Nobles that Are about him, but upon one offence that we think is but a little offence, that the Pinces anger should be so much against them as to cost them their lives;
what cause is there for poor people to tremble then when they have done that which may incur the anger of their Prince? You see all outward priviledges and greatness will not excuse from the stroke of Gods Justice, it should not excuse from the stroke of mans justice:
what cause is there for poor people to tremble then when they have done that which may incur the anger of their Prince? You see all outward privileges and greatness will not excuse from the stroke of God's justice, it should not excuse from the stroke of men Justice:
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And this Note I gather from hence, That Nadab and Abihu were the two eldest sons of Aaron, and we find in the Scripture that Eleazer, and Ithamer that were the two other sons of Aaron they escaped and were not thus consumed.
And this Note I gather from hence, That Nadab and Abihu were the two eldest Sons of Aaron, and we find in the Scripture that Eleazar, and ithamar that were the two other Sons of Aaron they escaped and were not thus consumed.
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and having greater dignity than the younger, and not being careful to behave themselves as they ought to do, the Lord smote them, and the younger they escaped.
and having greater dignity than the younger, and not being careful to behave themselves as they ought to do, the Lord smote them, and the younger they escaped.
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And you that are in a meaner condition, envy not those that are higher, for you may be more safe in that mean condition which you are in, than they in theirs.
And you that Are in a meaner condition, envy not those that Are higher, for you may be more safe in that mean condition which you Are in, than they in theirs.
As now, Suppose that the first time the Iudges should come at the Bench, that God should strike them from Heaven dead at the very Bench, it would be a mighty matter to darken the glory and honor of that Office.
As now, Suppose that the First time the Judges should come At the Bench, that God should strike them from Heaven dead At the very Bench, it would be a mighty matter to darken the glory and honour of that Office.
The sixth Note is, That those that enter into Publick places, and especially such places as concern the Worship of God, they had need have the fear of God much upon them when they first enter into those places.
The sixth Note is, That those that enter into Public places, and especially such places as concern the Worship of God, they had need have the Fear of God much upon them when they First enter into those places.
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and hath He Commanded that that should be preserved on the Altar for His Service? Surely this must be Gods mind then, that we should make use of this fire rather than any other fire:
and hath He Commanded that that should be preserved on the Altar for His Service? Surely this must be God's mind then, that we should make use of this fire rather than any other fire:
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for this is the vain heart of man, That if there be any thing that God would have that is not sutable to his own ends, he will stand wrangling against it, and cavelling at it;
for this is the vain heart of man, That if there be any thing that God would have that is not suitable to his own ends, he will stand wrangling against it, and cavilling At it;
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Now my brethren if you be of this temper, That you will forbear nothing, nor set up any thing but what you have directly express words of Scripture for, you may run at your own perill into woful dangers, into wofull sins:
Now my brothers if you be of this temper, That you will forbear nothing, nor Set up any thing but what you have directly express words of Scripture for, you may run At your own peril into woeful dangers, into woeful Sins:
you cannot say, it's in the drawing of this line, or the other line, but altogether, it is the cast of the looks that causes the beauty of the picture:
you cannot say, it's in the drawing of this line, or the other line, but altogether, it is the cast of the looks that Causes the beauty of the picture:
but let them be laid all together and there will be a kind of aspect of Gods mind, that we may see that this is the mind of God rather than the other,
but let them be laid all together and there will be a kind of aspect of God's mind, that we may see that this is the mind of God rather than the other,
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and sometimes not a cleer example neither but compare one thing with another, and that which seems to be neerest the mind of God, that should be bond enough to us, to tye us to go according to what the mind of God seems most probable to be in the Scripture;
and sometime not a clear Exampl neither but compare one thing with Another, and that which seems to be nearest the mind of God, that should be bound enough to us, to tie us to go according to what the mind of God seems most probable to be in the Scripture;
but other things that do cross the flesh, that are most opposite to loosness, and would bring men most under the government of Christ, those things men stand out against,
but other things that do cross the Flesh, that Are most opposite to looseness, and would bring men most under the government of christ, those things men stand out against,
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As God hath Mercies beyond what he hath expresly revealed in his Word, for never was it heard since the beginning of the world what God hath laid up for them that love him:
As God hath mercies beyond what he hath expressly revealed in his Word, for never was it herd since the beginning of the world what God hath laid up for them that love him:
So God hath judgments beyond what is in his Word, Sometimes when the Ministers of God do open the threatnings that are in Gods Word, you think that they are terrible:
So God hath Judgments beyond what is in his Word, Sometime when the Ministers of God do open the threatenings that Are in God's Word, you think that they Are terrible:
for thou that art a sinner, and especially if thou beest a bold and presumptuous sinner, thou mayest I say expect to meet with whatsoever evil an infinite wisdom is able to devise,
for thou that art a sinner, and especially if thou Best a bold and presumptuous sinner, thou Mayest I say expect to meet with whatsoever evil an infinite Wisdom is able to devise,
but think thus, I that do provoke God by my sins, what may I look for? 'Tis more than I know to the contrary but that whatsoever the infinite wisdom of God is able to find out,
but think thus, I that do provoke God by my Sins, what may I look for? It's more than I know to the contrary but that whatsoever the infinite Wisdom of God is able to find out,
Let us tremble, the Lord is quick towards some, he is patient towards others, but do not thou presume because he is patient to others, he may take thee in the very first act of thy sin, and be quick with thee.
Let us tremble, the Lord is quick towards Some, he is patient towards Others, but do not thou presume Because he is patient to Others, he may take thee in the very First act of thy since, and be quick with thee.
This was a holy duty, they were the true Priests of God, they came to offer incense to the true God, It was right incense that they offered, there was but this one miscarriage, They had not the same fire that God would have;
This was a holy duty, they were the true Priests of God, they Come to offer incense to the true God, It was right incense that they offered, there was but this one miscarriage, They had not the same fire that God would have;
God is terrible, terrible towards those that shall dare to approach unto him, and yet are wicked or ungodly in their approaching, he is terrible to those that are neer unto him, God would have us all to tremble at his presence.
God is terrible, terrible towards those that shall Dare to approach unto him, and yet Are wicked or ungodly in their approaching, he is terrible to those that Are near unto him, God would have us all to tremble At his presence.
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and when you that are Parents meet with stubborn Children, you should reflect, Doth not God come righteously upon me? And so you that we servants, you are stout to your Masters,
and when you that Are Parents meet with stubborn Children, you should reflect, Does not God come righteously upon me? And so you that we Servants, you Are stout to your Masters,
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and at any time when you find your hearts heated and fired with Anger, when you are about to Worship God, remember this Scripture, Nadab and Abihu were consum'd by God, with fire from God,
and At any time when you find your hearts heated and fired with Anger, when you Are about to Worship God, Remember this Scripture, Nadab and Abihu were consumed by God, with fire from God,
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that is, of venturing their own Passions, That hath been ever a rule, that I have been convinced of since I knew any thing of Preaching, That that man that is appointed to reveal Gods Wrath, had need to conceal his own wrath:
that is, of venturing their own Passion, That hath been ever a Rule, that I have been convinced of since I knew any thing of Preaching, That that man that is appointed to reveal God's Wrath, had need to conceal his own wrath:
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and so by that means when they come in the openest way to manifest Gods wrath, the more their Preaching would be accepted Now it's true, a carnal heart would be ready to think, That when a Preacher speaks out of true zeal to God, he will be ready to say, That he hath aiming at himself:
and so by that means when they come in the openest Way to manifest God's wrath, the more their Preaching would be accepted Now it's true, a carnal heart would be ready to think, That when a Preacher speaks out of true zeal to God, he will be ready to say, That he hath aiming At himself:
But however this I know, it is the duty of the Mini ers of God to be sure to bring nothing but the fire of the Spirit of God, the fire that they have from the Altar;
But however this I know, it is the duty of the Mini ers of God to be sure to bring nothing but the fire of the Spirit of God, the fire that they have from the Altar;
their tongues being toucht with one of these coals, and not that they should come with their own Passions to further the Righteousness of God, no, The wrath of man doth not accomplish the Righteousness of God:
their tongues being touched with one of these coals, and not that they should come with their own Passion to further the Righteousness of God, no, The wrath of man does not accomplish the Righteousness of God:
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this affliction of Aaron at this time, That two of his Sons, and (as I told you the last day) renowned men in Israel, newly consecrated to the Office of Priesthood, that the very first day they came to offer in their Office, they were struck before all the people with fire from Heaven and were consumed:
this affliction of Aaron At this time, That two of his Sons, and (as I told you the last day) renowned men in Israel, newly consecrated to the Office of Priesthood, that the very First day they Come to offer in their Office, they were struck before all the people with fire from Heaven and were consumed:
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Consider of this you that have Children, and are ready to murmur and complaine of every little affliction that is upon you in respect of your Children:
Consider of this you that have Children, and Are ready to murmur and complain of every little affliction that is upon you in respect of your Children:
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Yea, but though God have taken away your Children by death, yea perhaps it may be by a violent death as being drowned, &c. yet they have not been strucken with fire from Heaven by God,
Yea, but though God have taken away your Children by death, yea perhaps it may be by a violent death as being drowned, etc. yet they have not been strucken with fire from Heaven by God,
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but if we knew what the Glory of God meant, and what infinite reason there is that God should be glorified, we would not think it much that the lives of never so many men should go for the Glory of God.
but if we knew what the Glory of God meant, and what infinite reason there is that God should be glorified, we would not think it much that the lives of never so many men should go for the Glory of God.
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How often might God have glorified Himselfe in taking away our lives? Wee have cause to blesse Him, that our lives have been preserved so long as they have.
How often might God have glorified Himself in taking away our lives? we have cause to bless Him, that our lives have been preserved so long as they have.
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but they should have gathered Gods mind by consequence, And therefore by the way I only Note, That we must not think to urge upon men in all things strict commands in very words,
but they should have gathered God's mind by consequence, And Therefore by the Way I only Note, That we must not think to urge upon men in all things strict commands in very words,
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So for the Affirmitive, though we have not the affirmative in express words, yet if we may have it by consequence it is an affirmative as well as the negative,
So for the Affirmitive, though we have not the affirmative in express words, yet if we may have it by consequence it is an affirmative as well as the negative,
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or because you do often worship him? I suppose you that are acquainted with Scripture know that place in Amos 3.2. You only have I known of all the families of the earth:
or Because you do often worship him? I suppose you that Are acquainted with Scripture know that place in Amos 3.2. You only have I known of all the families of the earth:
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Another Note is this, That when a judgment is exemplary, then we should have recourse to the Word of God, to see how God doth make his Word good in •hat judgment.
another Note is this, That when a judgement is exemplary, then we should have recourse to the Word of God, to see how God does make his Word good in •hat judgement.
and presently begin to think this, What is there in Gods Word against that fin that this man hath been guilty of? If you see a judgment of God upon a Drunkard, remember the threats in the Word of God against drukenness,
and presently begin to think this, What is there in God's Word against that fin that this man hath been guilty of? If you see a judgement of God upon a Drunkard, Remember the Treats in the Word of God against Drunkenness,
and so the judgments of God upon unclean Persons, swearers, Sabbath-breakers, lyars, or any prophane and ungodly persons, have recourse to the judgments of God threatned in the Word against such:
and so the Judgments of God upon unclean Persons, swearers, Sabbath breakers, liars, or any profane and ungodly Persons, have recourse to the Judgments of God threatened in the Word against such:
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We might have mentioned some particular threats of God against particular sinners for the helping of you, that when you see exemplary judgments, to have recourse to the Word of God. But we let that pass.
We might have mentioned Some particular Treats of God against particular Sinners for the helping of you, that when you see exemplary Judgments, to have recourse to the Word of God. But we let that pass.
And how? By making my name appear to be holy, this is the glory that I stand upon above all other things that my Name may appear to be Holy, that I may appear to be a holy God.
And how? By making my name appear to be holy, this is the glory that I stand upon above all other things that my Name may appear to be Holy, that I may appear to be a holy God.
I beseech you brethren consider of this, God stands upon nothing more than to appear to all the world to be a Holy God, there's the glory of Gods Name in an eminent way, God doth not so much stand upon this, to appear to be a strong God, to appear to be a powerful God, to be a God of patience, long-suffering, God doth not so much stand to be an Omniscient God,
I beseech you brothers Consider of this, God Stands upon nothing more than to appear to all the world to be a Holy God, there's the glory of God's Name in an eminent Way, God does not so much stand upon this, to appear to be a strong God, to appear to be a powerful God, to be a God of patience, long-suffering, God does not so much stand to be an Omniscient God,
or Lord Omniscient, Omniscient, Omniscient, but Holy, Holy, Holy. Those three together, the Holiness of God, therein appears the glory of God above all:
or Lord Omniscient, Omniscient, Omniscient, but Holy, Holy, Holy. Those three together, the Holiness of God, therein appears the glory of God above all:
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Oh that those who profess themselves to be the Servants of God, that they would especially indeavour to hold forth Gods Holiness you that are neer to God, you that hope you are Gods Children,
O that those who profess themselves to be the Servants of God, that they would especially endeavour to hold forth God's Holiness you that Are near to God, you that hope you Are God's Children,
for God stands upon this, To have his Name to be Sanctified, I will be Sanctified saith God, and I will be Glorified, so he doth interpret the glory of his Name by being Sanctified.
for God Stands upon this, To have his Name to be Sanctified, I will be Sanctified Says God, and I will be Glorified, so he does interpret the glory of his Name by being Sanctified.
And therefore the very first Petition that Christ teaches us to pray in the Lord Prayer, it is, Hallowed be thy Name, which is all one with this, Sanctified be thy Name; Oh let the Name of God appear to be holy in the World:
And Therefore the very First Petition that christ Teaches us to pray in the Lord Prayer, it is, Hallowed be thy Name, which is all one with this, Sanctified be thy Name; O let the Name of God appear to be holy in the World:
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and to comfort them by the Word, for so did Moses: Moses comes to comsort Aaron and applies the Word, This is that which the Lord hath said, I will be Sanctified.
and to Comfort them by the Word, for so did Moses: Moses comes to Consort Aaron and Applies the Word, This is that which the Lord hath said, I will be Sanctified.
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Go and comfort them in their afflictions, and think not because that you have some afflictions upon you, that therefore you should not be a comfort to your brethren:
Go and Comfort them in their afflictions, and think not Because that you have Some afflictions upon you, that Therefore you should not be a Comfort to your brothers:
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and to that end you should labour to be exercised in the Word of God, that so you may be able to go to your brethren and comfort them in any affliction;
and to that end you should labour to be exercised in the Word of God, that so you may be able to go to your brothers and Comfort them in any affliction;
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And indeed this is an excellent friend, and such a friend is worth his weight in Gold, that can come to another friend in any affliction and evermore hath somewhat of the Word of God to apply to that affliction.
And indeed this is an excellent friend, and such a friend is worth his weight in Gold, that can come to Another friend in any affliction and evermore hath somewhat of the Word of God to apply to that affliction.
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From whence we may Note, That there is no such way to quiet a gracious heart under any afflictions in the world as that God will setch out His Honor by it.
From whence we may Note, That there is no such Way to quiet a gracious heart under any afflictions in the world as that God will setch out His Honour by it.
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The applying of the Word, and the consideration that God hath His way to fetch out His glory in our afflictions, is the only way to quiet a gracious heart.
The applying of the Word, and the consideration that God hath His Way to fetch out His glory in our afflictions, is the only Way to quiet a gracious heart.
All these Points might take up a great deal of time, but I will let them pass and come to the main Point of all, I will be Sanctified in all those that come nigh me.
All these Points might take up a great deal of time, but I will let them pass and come to the main Point of all, I will be Sanctified in all those that come High me.
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And it may be said or written upon every place, what was said of the City, in the last words of the Prophecie of Ezek. 48.35. The name of the City was Jehovah-Shammah, that is, The Lord is there, the Lord Jehovah He is there, He is present in this place:
And it may be said or written upon every place, what was said of the city, in the last words of the Prophecy of Ezekiel 48.35. The name of the city was Jehovah-shammah, that is, The Lord is there, the Lord Jehovah He is there, He is present in this place:
Oh that you would remember when you are in any place, that the name of that place is Jehovah-Shamma, The Lord is there, In him we live, we move and have our being, therefore we are alwaies nigh him:
O that you would Remember when you Are in any place, that the name of that place is Jehovah-Shamma, The Lord is there, In him we live, we move and have our being, Therefore we Are always High him:
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First I'le shew you how the Scripture holds it forth, and then in what respects the Creature may be said to draw nigh to God in holy duties of Worship;
First I'll show you how the Scripture holds it forth, and then in what respects the Creature may be said to draw High to God in holy duties of Worship;
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& holy duties, & hence it is in Psa. 95.2. Let us (saith he) come before his presence with thanksgiving, so that there is a more peculiar coming before Gods presence when we come to Worship him than at other times:
& holy duties, & hence it is in Psa. 95.2. Let us (Says he) come before his presence with thanksgiving, so that there is a more peculiar coming before God's presence when we come to Worship him than At other times:
This is one respect though there may be divers others mentioned, yet in respect of their coming so much before God in his Worship, therefore they are neer God. Quest.
This is one respect though there may be diverse Others mentioned, yet in respect of their coming so much before God in his Worship, Therefore they Are near God. Quest.
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1 First, Because when we come to Worship God, we come to tender up that homage and service unto him, that is due from us as creatures to the infinite Creator;
1 First, Because when we come to Worship God, we come to tender up that homage and service unto him, that is due from us as creatures to the infinite Creator;
but in the use of that creature we do come to God, and our souls are to tender up that respect we owe to God immediatly. Therefore in Levit. 21.21. it is said of the Priests in their Sacrifices, when they were to come to Worship God, No man that hath a blemish of the seed of Aaron the Priest shall come nigh to offer the offerings of the Lord made by fire.
but in the use of that creature we do come to God, and our Souls Are to tender up that respect we owe to God immediately. Therefore in Levit. 21.21. it is said of the Priests in their Sacrifices, when they were to come to Worship God, No man that hath a blemish of the seed of Aaron the Priest shall come High to offer the offerings of the Lord made by fire.
And Secondly, the Soul is said to draw nigh to God in holy duties, because it doth present it's self before God in those waies through which God doth use to communicate his choice, precious, most excellent and glorious mercies to his people;
And Secondly, the Soul is said to draw High to God in holy duties, Because it does present it's self before God in those ways through which God does use to communicate his choice, precious, most excellent and glorious Mercies to his people;
I say, when we come to Worship God, we come to set our selves before God in those waies that God doth use to communicate the choice, most excellent and glorious rich mercies that he hath to communicate to his creature.
I say, when we come to Worship God, we come to Set our selves before God in those ways that God does use to communicate the choice, most excellent and glorious rich Mercies that he hath to communicate to his creature.
we come to present our selves before him in those things that he doth use to let out himself through in a more special and glorious manner to the souls of his people.
we come to present our selves before him in those things that he does use to let out himself through in a more special and glorious manner to the Souls of his people.
What's the reason why heaven is said to be the presence of God, and why those that are in heaven are said to live with God? There they behold the face of God and are before him in a special manner,
What's the reason why heaven is said to be the presence of God, and why those that Are in heaven Are said to live with God? There they behold the face of God and Are before him in a special manner,
therefore when Christ teacheth us to pray, he teacheth us to look up to heaven and to say, Our Father which art in heaven, &c. Now certainly the essential presence of God is on earth as truly and really as in heaven,
Therefore when christ Teaches us to pray, he Teaches us to look up to heaven and to say, Our Father which art in heaven, etc. Now Certainly the essential presence of God is on earth as truly and really as in heaven,
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but All God is in every place, but the reason why God is said to be in heaven, it is because the Lord makes known himself there in a more glorious manner than in any other place,
but All God is in every place, but the reason why God is said to be in heaven, it is Because the Lord makes known himself there in a more glorious manner than in any other place,
and be with God, because the duties of his Worship are those means that the Lord hath appointed for the letting out of himself in the glory of his goodness and mercy to his people:
and be with God, Because the duties of his Worship Are those means that the Lord hath appointed for the letting out of himself in the glory of his Goodness and mercy to his people:
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the Lord complains there, This people draws neer to me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me, as if God should say, Indeed they come and speak to me,
the Lord complains there, This people draws near to me with their lips, but their hearts Are Far from me, as if God should say, Indeed they come and speak to me,
and therefore they think they draw nigh to me, but I expect that their hearts should be acting upon me, that's the meaning. And in Zeph, 3.2. God complains there of his people that they did not draw neer to him as they should:
and Therefore they think they draw High to me, but I expect that their hearts should be acting upon me, that's the meaning. And in Zephaniah, 3.2. God complains there of his people that they did not draw near to him as they should:
And it appears plainly, it was from hence, that their graces did not act so upon God as they ought, She obeyed not the voice: she received not correction:
And it appears plainly, it was from hence, that their graces did not act so upon God as they ought, She obeyed not the voice: she received not correction:
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Now when is there a time for the acting of our graces upon God, so as when we come to worship God? And therefore in Isa. 64.7. the Lord complains there, That no man did stir up himself to take hold on him.
Now when is there a time for the acting of our graces upon God, so as when we come to worship God? And Therefore in Isaiah 64.7. the Lord complains there, That no man did stir up himself to take hold on him.
Truly this one thing would be of marveilous use, and it would help forward to the next Point of Sanctifying of Gods Name. This you are all convinced of, That it is your duty to Worship God,
Truly this one thing would be of marvelous use, and it would help forward to the next Point of Sanctifying of God's Name. This you Are all convinced of, That it is your duty to Worship God,
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Now if I should come from one end of the Congregation to the other, and ask every one of you this Question, It is your duty to Worship God, is it not? Yes;
Now if I should come from one end of the Congregation to the other, and ask every one of you this Question, It is your duty to Worship God, is it not? Yes;
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only now remember this, That you do profess every time you go to Prayer, That you go to tender up that homage that you owe unto God and so every time you come to hear the Word, there is a profession that you come to tender up that respect and homage that you owe to the infinite God:
only now Remember this, That you do profess every time you go to Prayer, That you go to tender up that homage that you owe unto God and so every time you come to hear the Word, there is a profession that you come to tender up that respect and homage that you owe to the infinite God:
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2 Secondly, Remember, when I come to Worship God, I come to set my self before the Lord in those ways that God doth let out the choice of His Mercies to His people in;
2 Secondly, remember, when I come to Worship God, I come to Set my self before the Lord in those ways that God does let out the choice of His mercies to His people in;
I have many mercies from God in the enjoyment of the creature, but when I come to Worship Him, I expect the cōmunication of His mercy in another way then through any Creature in the World.
I have many Mercies from God in the enjoyment of the creature, but when I come to Worship Him, I expect the communication of His mercy in Another Way then through any Creature in the World.
3. And then Thirdly, I am now going to act my Soul upon God, so that if I have any abilityes to close with God, to act my soul upon Him, it must be put forth now at this time:
3. And then Thirdly, I am now going to act my Soul upon God, so that if I have any abilities to close with God, to act my soul upon Him, it must be put forth now At this time:
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A man or woman that hath an enlightened conscience, and is under the guilt of sin, the coming to God in holy duties is a very grievous burden to them:
A man or woman that hath an enlightened conscience, and is under the guilt of since, the coming to God in holy duties is a very grievous burden to them:
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Why? Here's the Reason, Because to Worship God, is to draw nigh to God, and the guilt that is upon them hath made the presence of God terrible to them,
Why? Here's the Reason, Because to Worship God, is to draw High to God, and the guilt that is upon them hath made the presence of God terrible to them,
A Childe somtimes when it hath offended the Father, and is conscious to its self of the offence that it hath given the Father, it had rather be in the Kitchin among the Servants,
A Child sometimes when it hath offended the Father, and is conscious to its self of the offence that it hath given the Father, it had rather be in the Kitchen among the Servants,
and so it is with a guilty conscience, when it is conscious to its self of some haunt of evil that it hath given it self unto, it hath no mind at all of coming into the presence of the Father, but hangs off.
and so it is with a guilty conscience, when it is conscious to its self of Some haunt of evil that it hath given it self unto, it hath no mind At all of coming into the presence of the Father, but hangs off.
My Brethren, the very presence of God in the Communion of His Saints is terrible to a guilty conscience, the very looking upon a godly man is terrible to a guilty conscience.
My Brothers, the very presence of God in the Communion of His Saints is terrible to a guilty conscience, the very looking upon a godly man is terrible to a guilty conscience.
when thou comest into the presence of some holy gracious man or woman that lives close with God, doth it not daunt thee? Now is the presence of God in the very faces of his Saints terrible to a guilty conscience:
when thou Comest into the presence of Some holy gracious man or woman that lives close with God, does it not daunt thee? Now is the presence of God in the very faces of his Saints terrible to a guilty conscience:
you shall have men swear and be drunken over-night, and come to the Sacrament the next day, What's the reason? Because there is no light in their consciences, their consciences are in darkness, they are besotted in their sin:
you shall have men swear and be drunken overnight, and come to the Sacrament the next day, What's the reason? Because there is no Light in their Consciences, their Consciences Are in darkness, they Are besotted in their since:
now they that will come so nigh Gods presence, and come with base and ungodly hearts, to cloak their villany, of all in the world they must expect to have the severe vengeance of God let down upon them;
now they that will come so High God's presence, and come with base and ungodly hearts, to cloak their villainy, of all in the world they must expect to have the severe vengeance of God let down upon them;
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And this is a dreadful thing, it is the Sentence that shall be at the last day of Judgement, Depart from me. Thou now art willing to depart from God, Oh consider of this you that neglect Worship, the Worship of God in your families,
And this is a dreadful thing, it is the Sentence that shall be At the last day of Judgement, Depart from me. Thou now art willing to depart from God, O Consider of this you that neglect Worship, the Worship of God in your families,
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and in your Closets, and in the Congregation, in the Communion of the Saints, thou hast little minded or regarded the Worship of God (it may be) all thy dayes, what hast thou been doing all this while? Thou hast been departing from God all this while,
and in your Closets, and in the Congregation, in the Communion of the Saints, thou hast little minded or regarded the Worship of God (it may be) all thy days, what hast thou been doing all this while? Thou hast been departing from God all this while,
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And those that are loth to Worship God because they cannot Worship Him as they ought, from this Point it appears plainly, That there can be no good gotten by neglecting Gods Worship,
And those that Are loath to Worship God Because they cannot Worship Him as they ought, from this Point it appears plainly, That there can be no good got by neglecting God's Worship,
There are a generation of wantons in these times, that make little matter of continuing the duties of Gods Worship, they were wont constantly to worship God,
There Are a generation of wantons in these times, that make little matter of Continuing the duties of God's Worship, they were wont constantly to worship God,
and to attend upon the Word, but now it is nothing to them, and they are even ready to thank God for it that they make not such conscience as they were wont to do in the duties of the Worship of God, It may be they will say, That heretofore some slavish terror did carry them on in the duties of Gods Worship more than the understanding of the freeness of the grace of God would admit of:
and to attend upon the Word, but now it is nothing to them, and they Are even ready to thank God for it that they make not such conscience as they were wont to do in the duties of the Worship of God, It may be they will say, That heretofore Some slavish terror did carry them on in the duties of God's Worship more than the understanding of the freeness of the grace of God would admit of:
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But shall the understanding of the freedom of the grace of God carry thee on lesse than thy slavish terror did? Oh blind and wanton spirit that knowest not the waies of God,
But shall the understanding of the freedom of the grace of God carry thee on less than thy slavish terror did? O blind and wanton Spirit that Knowest not the ways of God,
Oh what a dishonour art thou to Jesus Christ, and to the freeness of His grace, that thou canst go up and down from day to day and never worship God! Did Jesus Christ come into the world to that end for to cause thee to depart more from God? 'Tis plain out of the Word, That the duties of Gods Worship are those duties whereby the soul comes to draw nigh to God:
O what a dishonour art thou to jesus christ, and to the freeness of His grace, that thou Canst go up and down from day to day and never worship God! Did jesus christ come into the world to that end for to cause thee to depart more from God? It's plain out of the Word, That the duties of God's Worship Are those duties whereby the soul comes to draw High to God:
And I beseech you Brethren observe these men, whether there be that Holiness in their lives, that Spiritualness as there was wont to be? No, you shall find them by degrees to grow loose,
And I beseech you Brothers observe these men, whither there be that Holiness in their lives, that Spiritualness as there was wont to be? No, you shall find them by Degrees to grow lose,
we find it by experience, That the professors of Religion have not that Holiness, Heavenlyness, Spiritualnes as they were wont to have in former times;
we find it by experience, That the professors of Religion have not that Holiness, Heavenliness, Spiritualness as they were wont to have in former times;
and to be much in the Worship of God. In Heb. 10.22. Let us draw neer (saith the Text) Who would not draw neer to God? Oh what a good thing is it to be in the presence of God! Is not the Lord the fountain of thy life? Is it not a sweet thing to be in his presence? We think it a sweet thing to be in the presence of godly men;
and to be much in the Worship of God. In Hebrew 10.22. Let us draw near (Says the Text) Who would not draw near to God? O what a good thing is it to be in the presence of God! Is not the Lord the fountain of thy life? Is it not a sweet thing to be in his presence? We think it a sweet thing to be in the presence of godly men;
That Martyr Docter Taylor rejoyced in this, That ever he came into Prison to be acquainted with that Angel of God holy Master Bradford, and as I remember some among the heathens that profest they would rather be in prison with Calo than be in the greatest glory with some other:
That Martyr Doctor Taylor rejoiced in this, That ever he Come into Prison to be acquainted with that Angel of God holy Master Bradford, and as I Remember Some among the Heathens that professed they would rather be in prison with Calo than be in the greatest glory with Some other:
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And that it is such a blessing to draw nigh to God, you may see it by that in Eph. 2.18. For through him we both have an access by one spirit unto the Father.
And that it is such a blessing to draw High to God, you may see it by that in Ephesians 2.18. For through him we both have an access by one Spirit unto the Father.
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Through him ] Through Christ we have access by one Spirit unto the Father, and now (saith he) Ye that were strangers and forreiners are made fellow Citizens with the Saints,
Through him ] Through christ we have access by one Spirit unto the Father, and now (Says he) You that were Strangers and foreigners Are made fellow Citizens with the Saints,
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Lay but this text warm to your hearts this morning, That I that was far off am made nigh by the blood of Christ, made nigh to God, it will be a means for ever to draw your hearts to all those waies whereby you may draw neerest to God.
Lay but this text warm to your hearts this morning, That I that was Far off am made High by the blood of christ, made High to God, it will be a means for ever to draw your hearts to all those ways whereby you may draw nearest to God.
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We read of Moses, he was upon the mountain forty daies with God, and when he came down his face did so shine, that the people were not able to bear it;
We read of Moses, he was upon the mountain forty days with God, and when he Come down his face did so shine, that the people were not able to bear it;
What should a Child love most but to be in the presence of his Father? Would you know whether you have received the Spirit of adoption yea or no? I can hardly give you any one sign so cleer as this,
What should a Child love most but to be in the presence of his Father? Would you know whither you have received the Spirit of adoption yea or no? I can hardly give you any one Signen so clear as this,
I never am better than when I am with God, me thinks when I get into Gods presence, either in Prayer or any duty of Gods Worship, I find my heart warmed and quickened, &c. They are ready to say with Peter, Master, it is good being here.
I never am better than when I am with God, me thinks when I get into God's presence, either in Prayer or any duty of God's Worship, I find my heart warmed and quickened, etc. They Are ready to say with Peter, Master, it is good being Here.
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yea, that's because thou hast not the presence of God, as in Mal. 1. what weariness is there? Thou canst be a gaming till one or two a clock at night,
yea, that's Because thou hast not the presence of God, as in Malachi 1. what weariness is there? Thou Canst be a gaming till one or two a clock At night,
and though thou shouldest lose thy supper, or the work of thy family, it is not tedious to thee to be exercised in those things that pleaseth the flesh;
and though thou Shouldst loose thy supper, or the work of thy family, it is not tedious to thee to be exercised in those things that Pleases the Flesh;
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but when thou comest to Worship God, how quickly art thou tir'd? now what wilt thou do in heaven where there is nothing else done to all eternity but Worshipping of God?
but when thou Comest to Worship God, how quickly art thou tired? now what wilt thou do in heaven where there is nothing Else done to all eternity but Worshipping of God?
How doth the Child come running to the Father or Mother when it is afraid? why, the Lord is willing to permit men to do you wrong that you may run to him, that he might have more of your presence:
How does the Child come running to the Father or Mother when it is afraid? why, the Lord is willing to permit men to do you wrong that you may run to him, that he might have more of your presence:
Thou that art such a poor creature, yet thou hearest this day that there is nothing in the world that God takes more pleasure in (next to the presence of his own Son Jesus Christ,
Thou that art such a poor creature, yet thou Hearst this day that there is nothing in the world that God Takes more pleasure in (next to the presence of his own Son jesus christ,
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First, Those that are most familiar with God they are most potent with God; As now a stranger cannot prevail in any Petition so as a familiar friend can:
First, Those that Are most familiar with God they Are most potent with God; As now a stranger cannot prevail in any Petition so as a familiar friend can:
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but when his familiars come into his presence, the Saints of God that keep close with him in constant communion and converse in the duties of his Worship, God doth take them as his familiar friends,
but when his familiars come into his presence, the Saints of God that keep close with him in constant communion and converse in the duties of his Worship, God does take them as his familiar Friends,
Secondly, By this means the terror of death will be taken away, there is no such way to take off the terror of the thoughts of death as by keeping familiarity with God, death then is joyful to those that converse with him.
Secondly, By this means the terror of death will be taken away, there is no such Way to take off the terror of the thoughts of death as by keeping familiarity with God, death then is joyful to those that converse with him.
That Reverend Divine that is now with God (Docter Preston ) when he was to die he had this speech, I shall but change my place, I shall not change my company;
That Reverend Divine that is now with God (Doctor Preston) when he was to die he had this speech, I shall but change my place, I shall not change my company;
for then thou hast to deal with God, thou art then to go into the presence of the infinite dreadful God, into whose presence thou never hadst any mind to go before,
for then thou hast to deal with God, thou art then to go into the presence of the infinite dreadful God, into whose presence thou never Hadst any mind to go before,
that is, to receive it's eternal doom, &c. But now saith a Saint, what must my body return to dust and my Soul to God that gave it? it is he which I have bin with every day,
that is, to receive it's Eternal doom, etc. But now Says a Saint, what must my body return to dust and my Soul to God that gave it? it is he which I have been with every day,
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And then what safety is there in being neer to God, especially in these dangerous times? in the times wherein we live it is safe to be neer God in Psal. 22.11. Be not far from me, for trouble is neer, saith David: Lord, trouble is neer me, be not thou far from me;
And then what safety is there in being near to God, especially in these dangerous times? in the times wherein we live it is safe to be near God in Psalm 22.11. Be not Far from me, for trouble is near, Says David: Lord, trouble is near me, be not thou Far from me;
It's a blessed thing to have God neer us when trouble is neer us, trouble is neer many of you, perhaps there's not a spans breadth between death and us, what a blessed thing is it then to have God to be neer us? When the poor Chickin sees the Kite come neer it to seize upon it,
It's a blessed thing to have God near us when trouble is near us, trouble is near many of you, perhaps there's not a spans breadth between death and us, what a blessed thing is it then to have God to be near us? When the poor Chickin sees the Kite come near it to seize upon it,
So it should be with us, for so Christ saith of Jerusalem, How often would I have have gathered thee as a Hen gathereth her Chickings? There are a company of Kites abroad in the world,
So it should be with us, for so christ Says of Jerusalem, How often would I have have gathered thee as a Hen gathereth her Chickens? There Are a company of Kites abroad in the world,
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now how happy are we then if we can run under the shaddow of Gods wing? there is a kind of shaddow in the presence of God in the enjoyment of the creature;
now how happy Are we then if we can run under the shadow of God's wing? there is a kind of shadow in the presence of God in the enjoyment of the creature;
Certainly the Worshippers of God have great Honor put upon them because the Lord vouchsafes them to draw nigh unto Him, they are such as are precious and honorable in His eyes.
Certainly the Worshippers of God have great Honour put upon them Because the Lord vouchsafes them to draw High unto Him, they Are such as Are precious and honourable in His eyes.
I will not enlarge my self in this, only give you three Scriptures that shew the great honour and respect that God puts upon those that He doth admit to come and Worship Him.
I will not enlarge my self in this, only give you three Scriptures that show the great honour and respect that God puts upon those that He does admit to come and Worship Him.
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The first Scripture is in Deut. 4.17. There Moses speaking of the People of Israel; and the great respect that God shewed to them more than others;
The First Scripture is in Deuteronomy 4.17. There Moses speaking of the People of Israel; and the great respect that God showed to them more than Others;
as the Lord our God is in all things that we call upon Him for? What Nation is there so great as you are? (So great) How doth it appear that the Nation of Israel is a greater Nation than other Nations are? How? That hath God so nigh unto them in all things that they call upon Him for:
as the Lord our God is in all things that we call upon Him for? What nation is there so great as you Are? (So great) How does it appear that the nation of Israel is a greater nation than other nations Are? How? That hath God so High unto them in all things that they call upon Him for:
You would think that if one would describe the greatness of a Nation, it should be in their great Wealth, their great Trading and Traffique that they have,
You would think that if one would describe the greatness of a nation, it should be in their great Wealth, their great Trading and Traffic that they have,
No, this is not the greatness of a Nation, But what Nation is there so great, that hath the Lord God so nigh to them? There's the greatness of a Nation:
No, this is not the greatness of a nation, But what nation is there so great, that hath the Lord God so High to them? There's the greatness of a nation:
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and he brings this aggravation to them of the greatness of their sin, saith he, Seemeth it but a small thing unto you that the God of Israel hath separated you from the Congregation of Israel to bring you neer to Himself? That is, That you should come to Worship Him, Is this a small thing to you? Is not this honor enough;
and he brings this aggravation to them of the greatness of their since, Says he, Seems it but a small thing unto you that the God of Israel hath separated you from the Congregation of Israel to bring you near to Himself? That is, That you should come to Worship Him, Is this a small thing to you? Is not this honour enough;
A Third Scripture is in Psal. 33.28. There you may see how the Prophet David did highly esteeme of that great Honour that the Lord did put upon him in this, in being neer to God:
A Third Scripture is in Psalm 33.28. There you may see how the Prophet David did highly esteem of that great Honour that the Lord did put upon him in this, in being near to God:
base Hypocrits, base Apostats, they are gone a whoring from thee, their hearts being carnall they did not find that Contentment and satisfaction in thy Worship as thy Saints do,
base Hypocrites, base Apostates, they Are gone a whoring from thee, their hearts being carnal they did not find that Contentment and satisfaction in thy Worship as thy Saints do,
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So thou shouldest think with thy 〈 ◊ 〉, Oh miserable is the condition of those who once were forward in the profession of Religion and now are gone a whoring from God;
So thou Shouldst think with thy 〈 ◊ 〉, O miserable is the condition of those who once were forward in the profession of Religion and now Are gone a whoring from God;
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1 First in shewing you wherein the Sanctification of Gods Name consists, or what we should do that we might Sanctifie the Name of God in drawing nigh to Him.
1 First in showing you wherein the Sanctification of God's Name consists, or what we should do that we might Sanctify the Name of God in drawing High to Him.
you shall find there, that Samuel when he was sent by God to Anoint David in Bethlem, the text saith, I am come to Sacrifice unto the Lord, Sanctifie your selves,
you shall find there, that Samuel when he was sent by God to Anoint David in Bethlehem, the text Says, I am come to Sacrifice unto the Lord, Sanctify your selves,
therefore Job though he did not hear of any notorious abuse of their feasting, yet he was afraid least they should sin, he knew how dangerous it was to have so much satisfaction to the flesh and not to transgress bounds,
Therefore Job though he did not hear of any notorious abuse of their feasting, yet he was afraid lest they should sin, he knew how dangerous it was to have so much satisfaction to the Flesh and not to transgress bounds,
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It was so (saith the text) when the daies of the feasting were gone about, that Job sent and Sanctified them: that Job sent unto them to prepare them to offer Sacrifice, to prepare them for the Worship of God:
It was so (Says the text) when the days of the feasting were gone about, that Job sent and Sanctified them: that Job sent unto them to prepare them to offer Sacrifice, to prepare them for the Worship of God:
and we having to deal with such an infinite, glorious, dreadful Majesty, it is fit that we should make preparation when we come nigh unto him: therefore in Exod 19.10.
and we having to deal with such an infinite, glorious, dreadful Majesty, it is fit that we should make preparation when we come High unto him: Therefore in Exod 19.10.
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and that they should wash their cloaths and be ready against the third day, for the third day the Lord would come down upon mount Sinai in the sight of the people.
and that they should wash their clothes and be ready against the third day, for the third day the Lord would come down upon mount Sinai in the sighed of the people.
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and that thy heart shall be drawn to God, and therefore thou shouldest make some preparation. (For the time of preparation we shall speak to afterward when we come to the cases of Conscience about preparation for Worship.) And so in Chr. 22.5.14.
and that thy heart shall be drawn to God, and Therefore thou Shouldst make Some preparation. (For the time of preparation we shall speak to afterwards when we come to the cases of Conscience about preparation for Worship.) And so in Christ 22.5.14.
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though he could not do it himself in his own time, yet being the House of God, what great preparation was made by David? The morral of which is this, That the house of God being a Type of the Church and the worship of God, as well as of Christ;
though he could not do it himself in his own time, yet being the House of God, what great preparation was made by David? The moral of which is this, That the house of God being a Type of the Church and the worship of God, as well as of christ;
Secondly, As God is great that we draw nigh to, so the duties of Gods worship are great duties they are the greatest things that doth concern us in this world,
Secondly, As God is great that we draw High to, so the duties of God's worship Are great duties they Are the greatest things that does concern us in this world,
but now for the worship of God it is good indeed, but whether it be done or not it is no great ma•ter therefore they can put off prayer ▪ if they have any business the time of prayer must pay for it;
but now for the worship of God it is good indeed, but whither it be done or not it is no great ma•ter Therefore they can put off prayer ▪ if they have any business the time of prayer must pay for it;
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My brethren I beseech you learn this lesson this morning, to account the duties of Gods worship great matters, they are the greatest things that do concern you here in this world;
My brothers I beseech you Learn this Lesson this morning, to account the duties of God's worship great matters, they Are the greatest things that do concern you Here in this world;
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Business of great consequence we make preparation for, indeed if a business be a slight business we can fall upon it on a sudden, you make not preparation to go in a Poa• in the Thames,
Business of great consequence we make preparation for, indeed if a business be a slight business we can fallen upon it on a sudden, you make not preparation to go in a Poa• in the Thames,
It is so oftentimes with many men, when they meet together and there is no preparation for their business, they come together and they are a long time before they can buckle to the business that they came about,
It is so oftentimes with many men, when they meet together and there is no preparation for their business, they come together and they Are a long time before they can buckle to the business that they Come about,
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Thirdly, There must be preparation because our hearts are naturally, exceedingly unprepared for every good work, we are all naturally even reprobate to every good work, the duties of Gods Worship are high and Spiritual,
Thirdly, There must be preparation Because our hearts Are naturally, exceedingly unprepared for every good work, we Are all naturally even Reprobate to every good work, the duties of God's Worship Are high and Spiritual,
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and so as to wonder that the Lordshould not spurn thee out of his presence every time thou comest unto him, there had need then be preparation because we are so unfit to come into his presence.
and so as to wonder that the Lordshould not spurn thee out of his presence every time thou Comest unto him, there had need then be preparation Because we Are so unfit to come into his presence.
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how are we put off the hinges and made unfit for holy duties! There had need be preparation therefore because there are so many hinderances in the way:
how Are we put off the hinges and made unfit for holy duties! There had need be preparation Therefore Because there Are so many hindrances in the Way:
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many of you will complain that you are much hindered, but do you do what you can to make preparation before hand? Do the hinderances that you complain of put you on to be so much the more carefull to make due preparation for holy duties
many of you will complain that you Are much hindered, but do you do what you can to make preparation before hand? Do the hindrances that you complain of put you on to be so much the more careful to make due preparation for holy duties
Fiftly, We find that the heathens themselves by the light of nature when they did but worship their Idol gods, they would make some preparation, such as was suitable to those gods that they worshipped,
Fifty, We find that the Heathens themselves by the Light of nature when they did but worship their Idol God's, they would make Some preparation, such as was suitable to those God's that they worshipped,
And this I will shew unto you very plainly and cleerly, take these Two examples, The first of Rehoboam; and the second of Jehoshaphat, one a wicked man whose heart was false,
And this I will show unto you very plainly and clearly, take these Two Examples, The First of Rehoboam; and the second of Jehoshaphat, one a wicked man whose heart was false,
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and the other a godly man whose heart was right with God. The falseness of the heart of the one is in 2 Chron. 12.14. there you have what Gods thoughts of Rehoboam were in the verses before:
and the other a godly man whose heart was right with God. The falseness of the heart of the one is in 2 Chronicles 12.14. there you have what God's thoughts of Rehoboam were in the Verses before:
the Lord did but send His Prophet, and though he had an Army ready to revenge himself upon those that in a way of Rebellion did rend themselves from under his government,
the Lord did but send His Prophet, and though he had an Army ready to revenge himself upon those that in a Way of Rebellion did rend themselves from under his government,
I beseech you now lay this text to your hearts, Do you prepare your hearts to seek God when ye go to prayr, Can you say that you take pains in preparing your hearts for it? And in hearing the Word;
I beseech you now lay this text to your hearts, Do you prepare your hearts to seek God when you go to prayr, Can you say that you take pains in preparing your hearts for it? And in hearing the Word;
and so likewise for receiving the Sacrament. Now for Jehoshaphat a godly man, in 2 Chron. 19.3. there you may see what the Lord saith of Jehoshaphat that was godly;
and so likewise for receiving the Sacrament. Now for Jehoshaphat a godly man, in 2 Chronicles 19.3. there you may see what the Lord Says of Jehoshaphat that was godly;
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Well, but for all that, (I beseech you observe it) That at that time when the Lord is most displeased against Jehoshaphat, and sends His Prophet in His Name to pronounce this, that the wrath of God is out against him:
Well, but for all that, (I beseech you observe it) That At that time when the Lord is most displeased against Jehoshaphat, and sends His Prophet in His Name to pronounce this, that the wrath of God is out against him:
As if Samuel should say, If you will returne indeed to the Lord, if indeed your hearts be upright (according to what you seeme to professe in turning to God,) Then prepare your hearts to seek the Lord.
As if Samuel should say, If you will return indeed to the Lord, if indeed your hearts be upright (according to what you seem to profess in turning to God,) Then prepare your hearts to seek the Lord.
Therefore you that yet never knew what it was to make conscience to prepare your hearts for holy duties, know that you have not turned with all your heart unto the Lord ▪ there hath not been the true turning of your hearts unto the Lord.
Therefore you that yet never knew what it was to make conscience to prepare your hearts for holy duties, know that you have not turned with all your heart unto the Lord ▪ there hath not been the true turning of your hearts unto the Lord.
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Then do we make conscience to prepare our hearts, when we labour upon our going to Worship God, to get our hearts before hand possessed with right apprehensions of the Majesty of that God that we are going to Worship,
Then do we make conscience to prepare our hearts, when we labour upon our going to Worship God, to get our hearts before hand possessed with right apprehensions of the Majesty of that God that we Are going to Worship,
get your hearts possessed with meditations of this nature, and in this as a special thing doth consist your preparation to holy duties, and that's the first thing.
get your hearts possessed with meditations of this nature, and in this as a special thing does consist your preparation to holy duties, and that's the First thing.
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2 The Second thing wherein the preparation to a duty consists, it is in this, In the taking off of the heart from every sinfull way, (the endeavour at least;) If there be iniquity in thine hand or heart, labour to put it out:
2 The Second thing wherein the preparation to a duty consists, it is in this, In the taking off of the heart from every sinful Way, (the endeavour At least;) If there be iniquity in thine hand or heart, labour to put it out:
I remember it is said in the story of Cicil which was Lord-Treasurer, that when he went to reade, he would lay his gown off and say, Lie there Lord Cicil:
I Remember it is said in the story of cecil which was Lord treasurer, that when he went to read, he would lay his gown off and say, Lie there Lord cecil:
So we should prepare for Prayer all day long in this se•se, that is, we should watch over our hearts that they bee n•• b• out so far as to hinder us in prayer when we come to do it.
So we should prepare for Prayer all day long in this se•se, that is, we should watch over our hearts that they be n•• b• out so Far as to hinder us in prayer when we come to do it.
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Oh that you did so, you cannot but be conscious to your selves that oftentimes when you have bin in company your hearts have been put out of tune and frame, that you have been no way fit for prayer;
O that you did so, you cannot but be conscious to your selves that oftentimes when you have been in company your hearts have been put out of tune and frame, that you have been no Way fit for prayer;
you that take such delight in company and sitting up late, I appeal to your consciences whether you can come home and find your selves fit either in your family or closet to go and open your hearts to God.
you that take such delight in company and sitting up late, I appeal to your Consciences whither you can come home and find your selves fit either in your family or closet to go and open your hearts to God.
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When a man or woman shall find the faculties of their soul and the graces that are in them, to be ready to act as soon as ever they fall upon duty, just as you see a company of Ringer• when they have made all preparation for the raising of the bels,
When a man or woman shall find the faculties of their soul and the graces that Are in them, to be ready to act as soon as ever they fallen upon duty, just as you see a company of Ringer• when they have made all preparation for the raising of the Bells,
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though now we are not upon duty, yet we should be so ready that as it were upon a pull, all the faculties of our souls and graces of Gods Spirit should work in a melodious way;
though now we Are not upon duty, yet we should be so ready that as it were upon a pull, all the faculties of our Souls and graces of God's Spirit should work in a melodious Way;
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There are those that keep their hearts so prepared as at the very first moment that they set about the duty of Worship, all faculties and graces begin to act and to stir and are working towards God,
There Are those that keep their hearts so prepared as At the very First moment that they Set about the duty of Worship, all faculties and graces begin to act and to stir and Are working towards God,
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The next thing is the Excellency of this preparation, and that may be in way of Application to you to make you to be in love with Preparation for holy duties.
The next thing is the Excellency of this preparation, and that may be in Way of Application to you to make you to be in love with Preparation for holy duties.
and you shall find what abundance of good there comes upon the keeping of the heart prepared in things that are good. Vers. 13. If thou prepare thine heart, &c. And then Vers. 15. Then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot,
and you shall find what abundance of good there comes upon the keeping of the heart prepared in things that Are good. Vers. 13. If thou prepare thine heart, etc. And then Vers. 15. Then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot,
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When the heart is prepared for that that is good, when it comes into the presence of God, it is able to lift up its self without fear, in a steadfast comfortable way,
When the heart is prepared for that that is good, when it comes into the presence of God, it is able to lift up its self without Fear, in a steadfast comfortable Way,
and so certainly the way to grow to be very strong and mighty, to be able to do a great deal in a little time, it is to make preparation, there may be as much work done in one hour so,
and so Certainly the Way to grow to be very strong and mighty, to be able to do a great deal in a little time, it is to make preparation, there may be as much work done in one hour so,
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as in ten times so much time when the heart is not prepared for it. In Ezra. 7.10. you shall find that the reason is given why Ezra had such good success in his journy, it was because he had prepared his heart Make preparation for holy duties and you shall have success in holy duties.
as in ten times so much time when the heart is not prepared for it. In Ezra. 7.10. you shall find that the reason is given why Ezra had such good success in his journey, it was Because he had prepared his heart Make preparation for holy duties and you shall have success in holy duties.
where the holy Ghost saith, that God prepares the heart; and what then? when God doth prepare the heart, he doth then cause his eare to hear There was never a prayer made wherein the heart was prepared for it,
where the holy Ghost Says, that God prepares the heart; and what then? when God does prepare the heart, he does then cause his ear to hear There was never a prayer made wherein the heart was prepared for it,
Is it not worth a world for to know ones self to be accepted of God in every duty of Worship that we tender up to him? this one Scripture Psal. 10.17. will shew it.
Is it not worth a world for to know ones self to be accepted of God in every duty of Worship that we tender up to him? this one Scripture Psalm 10.17. will show it.
There is one thing more that is very observable, and that is this, Where the heart is prepared to duties, there the Lord will pass by weaknesses and imperfections in duties.
There is one thing more that is very observable, and that is this, Where the heart is prepared to duties, there the Lord will pass by Weaknesses and imperfections in duties.
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When thou comest to perform holy duties thou art troubled, will the Lord have regard to such a duty as this is? thou mayest have certain assurance that the Lord will have regard if thou canst make this point good to thine own soul, that it was thy care to make preparation for this duty;
When thou Comest to perform holy duties thou art troubled, will the Lord have regard to such a duty as this is? thou Mayest have certain assurance that the Lord will have regard if thou Canst make this point good to thine own soul, that it was thy care to make preparation for this duty;
but O Lord, I find when I am at it, wonderful distractions, much deadness and vanity, what shall I do? Why canst thou make good the former and appeal to God that indeed it was thy care to make preparation? I'le give thee one Scripture then for the quieting of thy heart in this, That the weakness of the duty shall be pardoned and past by, where there is care to prepare before hand:
but Oh Lord, I find when I am At it, wondered distractions, much deadness and vanity, what shall I do? Why Canst thou make good the former and appeal to God that indeed it was thy care to make preparation? I'll give thee one Scripture then for the quieting of thy heart in this, That the weakness of the duty shall be pardoned and passed by, where there is care to prepare before hand:
the Scripture is in 2 Chron. 30.18, 19. But Hezekiah prayed for them saying, The good Lord pardon every one, what every one? every one that prepareth his heart to seek the Lord God of his fathers,
the Scripture is in 2 Chronicles 30.18, 19. But Hezekiah prayed for them saying, The good Lord pardon every one, what every one? every one that Prepareth his heart to seek the Lord God of his Father's,
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As if he should say, Oh Lord, there are many things amiss in this people, they are not in many regards purified according to the order that thou hast set,
As if he should say, O Lord, there Are many things amiss in this people, they Are not in many regards purified according to the order that thou hast Set,
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and did God hearken to his prayer? Mark the following words, And the Lord hearkened to Hezekiah and healed the people. Nay saith God, I will not stand so much upon the purification of the Sanctuary if they have prepared their hearts to seek me.
and did God harken to his prayer? Mark the following words, And the Lord harkened to Hezekiah and healed the people. Nay Says God, I will not stand so much upon the purification of the Sanctuary if they have prepared their hearts to seek me.
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if thou canst appeal to God that thou art careful to prepare thy heart, though thou shouldest not have that pureness of thy heart as thou doest desire, the Lord will pardon thee and heal thee, make conscience of Preparation to holy duties.
if thou Canst appeal to God that thou art careful to prepare thy heart, though thou Shouldst not have that pureness of thy heart as thou dost desire, the Lord will pardon thee and heal thee, make conscience of Preparation to holy duties.
Again further, by being careful to make Preparation for duties, within some little time thou wilt bring thy heart to such a frame as it will alwaies be ready for duty without much ado;
Again further, by being careful to make Preparation for duties, within Some little time thou wilt bring thy heart to such a frame as it will always be ready for duty without much ado;
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because you shall be able to come to that temper and frame that the Apostle exhorts to, Pray continually, for indeed so it should be with us, we should be alwaies prepared either for Prayer, hearing the Word, or receiving Sacraments.
Because you shall be able to come to that temper and frame that the Apostle exhorts to, Pray continually, for indeed so it should be with us, we should be always prepared either for Prayer, hearing the Word, or receiving Sacraments.
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so as to sanctifie Gods Name in Prayer, that were an excellent temper indeed if you could find it so, that you walk so spiritually and holily before God as there could be never a quarter of an hour from morning to night,
so as to sanctify God's Name in Prayer, that were an excellent temper indeed if you could find it so, that you walk so spiritually and holily before God as there could be never a quarter of an hour from morning to night,
and keeping of their hearts constant with God in communion with Him walking with God closely, that they are at all times prepared to every good work, and fitted to fulfil that command of the Apostle, Pray continually, that is, in the disposition of their hearts, they are fit to pray at any time, there is no day in the week,
and keeping of their hearts constant with God in communion with Him walking with God closely, that they Are At all times prepared to every good work, and fitted to fulfil that command of the Apostle, Pray continually, that is, in the disposition of their hearts, they Are fit to pray At any time, there is no day in the Week,
most men let out their hearts so much to other things, as their consciences cannot but tell them, that if God cal them to prayer at such a time in the day, they are altogether unfit for it:
most men let out their hearts so much to other things, as their Consciences cannot but tell them, that if God call them to prayer At such a time in the day, they Are altogether unfit for it:
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Our Conversation is in Heaven, saith the Apostle Phil. 3. Now the word that is translated our conversation, it is a word that signifies our City converse; our trading is in Heaven When we go to the City,
Our Conversation is in Heaven, Says the Apostle Philip 3. Now the word that is translated our Conversation, it is a word that signifies our city converse; our trading is in Heaven When we go to the city,
young beginners, that begin at first to set their faces towards Heaven, to worship God, they had need look to their hearts, they should spend some time in Preparation when they come to holy duties,
young beginners, that begin At First to Set their faces towards Heaven, to worship God, they had need look to their hearts, they should spend Some time in Preparation when they come to holy duties,
Secondly, Those men and women that at any time shall sin against conscience, shall commit such sins as shall in a kind even lay wast Conscience, shall break their peace between God and their souls;
Secondly, Those men and women that At any time shall sin against conscience, shall commit such Sins as shall in a kind even lay waste Conscience, shall break their peace between God and their Souls;
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and to endeavour the working of their hearts into mourning for their sinne, and to labour to possesse their souls with the presence of God even before they come.
and to endeavour the working of their hearts into mourning for their sin, and to labour to possess their Souls with the presence of God even before they come.
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or such as have broken their peace with God by some evill carriage of theirs towards God in some vile way, (I say) it is required of them to be more solemne in the worke of Preparation.
or such as have broken their peace with God by Some evil carriage of theirs towards God in Some vile Way, (I say) it is required of them to be more solemn in the work of Preparation.
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And the reason of this doubt is, because when any man or woman is consciencious, they think with themselves that they must Sanctifie Gods Name in holy duties:
And the reason of this doubt is, Because when any man or woman is conscientious, they think with themselves that they must Sanctify God's Name in holy duties:
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now if they cannot find their hearts in a fit disposition to sanctify the Name of God in holy duties, they are ready to think thus, Were it not better to neglect his duty and lay it aside for the present, Will God accept of a duty when I perform it,
now if they cannot find their hearts in a fit disposition to sanctify the Name of God in holy duties, they Are ready to think thus, Were it not better to neglect his duty and lay it aside for the present, Will God accept of a duty when I perform it,
I beseech you consider of this, whether you have not found it so, that sometimes when you have not been fit to performe a holy duty, there hath not been a more secret willingness of the heart to let the duty go,
I beseech you Consider of this, whither you have not found it so, that sometime when you have not been fit to perform a holy duty, there hath not been a more secret willingness of the heart to let the duty go,
Those that are godly indeed when they find not their hearts prepar'd for the duty it is the trouble of their souls, it is that that goes neer to their hearts,
Those that Are godly indeed when they find not their hearts prepared for the duty it is the trouble of their Souls, it is that that Goes near to their hearts,
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when they think with them selves that they are now like to lose a duty of the Worship of God, they are now like to lose their communion with God in a holy duty, they even look upon themselves in an evil case in regard of this;
when they think with them selves that they Are now like to loose a duty of the Worship of God, they Are now like to loose their communion with God in a holy duty, they even look upon themselves in an evil case in regard of this;
and it makes them watchful for time to come to take heed of those things that have put them in such an unpreparation as they find their hearts to be in at this time:
and it makes them watchful for time to come to take heed of those things that have put them in such an unpreparation as they find their hearts to be in At this time:
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Now if it be so with thee it is a good sign that thy heart may be upright with God though through infirmity it comes at such a time to be unprepared for the duty.
Now if it be so with thee it is a good Signen that thy heart may be upright with God though through infirmity it comes At such a time to be unprepared for the duty.
But yet suppose I find I am not prepared, I am griev'd and troubled at it, (for that must be premised) whether were I better to leave the duty for this time than to fall upon it in such an unpreparation as this is?
But yet suppose I find I am not prepared, I am grieved and troubled At it, (for that must be premised) whither were I better to leave the duty for this time than to fallen upon it in such an unpreparation as this is?
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or the laying of a duty aside, will never fit the soul for a duty afterwards ▪ it is no way to make thy soul more fit afterwards because thou hast laid it aside now for the present:
or the laying of a duty aside, will never fit the soul for a duty afterwards ▪ it is no Way to make thy soul more fit afterwards Because thou hast laid it aside now for the present:
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Such a time you have been bu•e in the world, and occasions have hindred you so as your heart is out of temper and frame for a duty, you lay it as•de now are you more f•t the next day? If you do neglect duty in the morning upon any business are you fitter to perform duty at night because of it • you will not find it to be so:
Such a time you have been bu•e in the world, and occasions have hindered you so as your heart is out of temper and frame for a duty, you lay it as•de now Are you more f•t the next day? If you do neglect duty in the morning upon any business Are you fitter to perform duty At night Because of it • you will not find it to be so:
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The forbearing a duty now will not make the Soul fitter for a duty afterwards, ••erefore it is no wisdom to forbear a duty for want of preparation, because the forbearance will never help to further preparation,
The forbearing a duty now will not make the Soul fitter for a duty afterwards, ••erefore it is no Wisdom to forbear a duty for want of preparation, Because the forbearance will never help to further preparation,
It is an excellent speech that I read that Luther hath concerning himself, I have learned this by experience, that the oftener I do omit duty, the oftener do I make my self the more unfit for duty,
It is an excellent speech that I read that Luther hath Concerning himself, I have learned this by experience, that the oftener I do omit duty, the oftener do I make my self the more unfit for duty,
2 Therefore consider that this is but a temptation, and that is the Second thing that I would propound to those that shall omit a duty because they are not prepared, That this is but a Temptation to keep thee from it, to tell thee that thou art not prepared;
2 Therefore Consider that this is but a temptation, and that is the Second thing that I would propound to those that shall omit a duty Because they Are not prepared, That this is but a Temptation to keep thee from it, to tell thee that thou art not prepared;
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and the Devil hath what he would have, and so would be encouraged to tempt thee another time because he hath now what he would have in causing thee to forbear the duty;
and the devil hath what he would have, and so would be encouraged to tempt thee Another time Because he hath now what he would have in causing thee to forbear the duty;
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From whence is it that thou art unfit but from the temptation of the Devil? And I find Luther again, that was a man that had as much converse with God as any in his daies,
From whence is it that thou art unfit but from the temptation of the devil? And I find Luther again, that was a man that had as much converse with God as any in his days,
and yet saith he, If any one think that prayer must be defer'd till the Soul be pu•if•ed from impure cogitations, he doth no other than help the Devil who is powerful enough;
and yet Says he, If any one think that prayer must be deferred till the Soul be pu•if•ed from impure cogitations, he does not other than help the devil who is powerful enough;
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he thinks to be wise in deferring the duty because he is not fit, and he hath many ill thoughts and troubles in his Spirit, he doth nothing else saith Luther but gratifie the Devil that is strong enough without this.
he thinks to be wise in deferring the duty Because he is not fit, and he hath many ill thoughts and Troubles in his Spirit, he does nothing Else Says Luther but gratify the devil that is strong enough without this.
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Oh let us take heed of gratifying the Devil in his temptations, therefore remember it is a temptation for thee to omit a duty meerly because thou art not prepare •or the duty.
O let us take heed of gratifying the devil in his temptations, Therefore Remember it is a temptation for thee to omit a duty merely Because thou art not prepare •or the duty.
Though it be not done as I desire it should be done, yet the doing of it as well as I can at this time will help me to do it better at another time, that is certain:
Though it be not done as I desire it should be done, yet the doing of it as well as I can At this time will help me to do it better At Another time, that is certain:
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as now, suppose a man commits a sin, and he hath a conscience that is enlightened that doth hinder him from committing his sin with that full strength that he would do it;
as now, suppose a man commits a since, and he hath a conscience that is enlightened that does hinder him from committing his since with that full strength that he would do it;
because his conscience flies in his face and doth interrupt him, but yet for all this through the strength of his corruption he will break through to that sin;
Because his conscience flies in his face and does interrupt him, but yet for all this through the strength of his corruption he will break through to that since;
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yet if their corruptions be so strong as to break through the light of their consciences, the next time they come to the committing of that sin they will commit it with more freedom and ease a great deal. This is evident by experience;
yet if their corruptions be so strong as to break through the Light of their Consciences, the next time they come to the committing of that since they will commit it with more freedom and ease a great deal. This is evident by experience;
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now you cannot do it with so much freedom as you would, but yet you break through it, you will find that the next time you will commit it with more freedom,
now you cannot do it with so much freedom as you would, but yet you break through it, you will find that the next time you will commit it with more freedom,
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If a man when he hath some trouble of conscience would but listen to his conscience and would not commit that sin his conscience would grow stronger upon him,
If a man when he hath Some trouble of conscience would but listen to his conscience and would not commit that since his conscience would grow Stronger upon him,
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And therefore it is the best way to fall upon a duty though thou canst not find thy heart prepared as thou doest desire, the very falling upon it will sit thee for it.
And Therefore it is the best Way to fallen upon a duty though thou Canst not find thy heart prepared as thou dost desire, the very falling upon it will fit thee for it.
But when the heart comes to it, in what manner should the duty be performed so as the Name of God may be Sanctified in the duty? or what is the behaviour of the Soul in the Sanctifying of Gods Name when it is in the very act of the duty. To that I Answer.
But when the heart comes to it, in what manner should the duty be performed so as the Name of God may be Sanctified in the duty? or what is the behaviour of the Soul in the Sanctifying of God's Name when it is in the very act of the duty. To that I Answer.
First in general thus, When the Soul labours to performe duties so as God may have such glory from the duty as is sit for a God to have in some measure:
First in general thus, When the Soul labours to perform duties so as God may have such glory from the duty as is fit for a God to have in Some measure:
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now this is spoken especially of the worship of God for he saith afterwards ver. 23. that they changed the glory of the incorruptible God, into an image made like to corruptible men &c So that it's spoken of the worship of God;
now this is spoken especially of the worship of God for he Says afterwards for. 23. that they changed the glory of the incorruptible God, into an image made like to corruptible men etc. So that it's spoken of the worship of God;
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and they added wings to the horse, and they thought that sutable to be a sacrifice for the Sun. So when we come to wor• ip God, that is to Sanctifie his Name, we must behave our selves so as to give him the glory that is fit for a God to have.
and they added wings to the horse, and they Thought that suitable to be a sacrifice for the Sun. So when we come to wor• ip God, that is to Sanctify his Name, we must behave our selves so as to give him the glory that is fit for a God to have.
But you will say, Is it possible for any creature when it comes to tender up it's worship to God, to tender up that which is fit for a God to have? This may rather be a discouragement unto Prayer,
But you will say, Is it possible for any creature when it comes to tender up it's worship to God, to tender up that which is fit for a God to have? This may rather be a discouragement unto Prayer,
whether the busines be done or no, the father looks upon it and accepts it as sutable to the childs strength and it shews the respect that the child hath to his fa her.
whither the business be done or not, the father looks upon it and accepts it as suitable to the child's strength and it shows the respect that the child hath to his fa her.
And as it is st••ied of an Emperour, that when a poor man had nothing to offer him but a little water that he had taken up with his hand, he having nothing else, the Emperour accepts of it.
And as it is st••ied of an Emperor, that when a poor man had nothing to offer him but a little water that he had taken up with his hand, he having nothing Else, the Emperor accepts of it.
when the Soul shall strive to the uttermost it can, and when it hath done all, saith, I am an unprofitable servant, Oh that I could do more! This is sutable to God.
when the Soul shall strive to the uttermost it can, and when it hath done all, Says, I am an unprofitable servant, O that I could do more! This is suitable to God.
3 Thirdly, The People of God though they be weak, yet the weakest Servant of God is able to offer up to God somewhat that is sutable to the infinite Majesty of God, upon this Third Ground,
3 Thirdly, The People of God though they be weak, yet the Weakest Servant of God is able to offer up to God somewhat that is suitable to the infinite Majesty of God, upon this Third Ground,
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because there is a kind of impression of Gods infinitnes in those services that a gracious heart doth tender unto God, and therefore sutable unto God.
Because there is a kind of impression of God's infiniteness in those services that a gracious heart does tender unto God, and Therefore suitable unto God.
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And thus you see in the general what it is to Sanctifie Gods Name, to tender up to God that which is some way sutable to the glory of the infinite God.
And thus you see in the general what it is to Sanctify God's Name, to tender up to God that which is Some Way suitable to the glory of the infinite God.
and to work after the infinit Creator: So David in Psal. 63.5. My Soul followeth hard after thee, O God, and (mark it's a very sweet Scripture) thy right hand upholdeth me.
and to work After the infinite Creator: So David in Psalm 63.5. My Soul follows hard After thee, Oh God, and (mark it's a very sweet Scripture) thy right hand upholds me.
so then I Sanctifie Gods Name when I labour to prepare and open my heart for God as for the choicest Mercies that God hath to bestow upon His Creature.
so then I Sanctify God's Name when I labour to prepare and open my heart for God as for the Choicest mercies that God hath to bestow upon His Creature.
When there is such a temper of heart that my conscience tels me it is suitable to that that is fit for a Soul to have that expects to receive the choicest Mercies from God;
When there is such a temper of heart that my conscience tells me it is suitable to that that is fit for a Soul to have that expects to receive the Choicest mercies from God;
It will cost us some time to open the particular things in the behaviour of the heart as in reference to the Greatness and Majestie of God; considered more generally; as in Psalme. 48.1. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised. And so in Mal. 1.14. Cursed be the deceiver which hath in his flock a male, and voweth, and sacrificeth unto the Lord a corrupt thing:
It will cost us Some time to open the particular things in the behaviour of the heart as in Referente to the Greatness and Majesty of God; considered more generally; as in Psalm. 48.1. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised. And so in Malachi 1.14. Cursed be the deceiver which hath in his flock a male, and Voweth, and Sacrificeth unto the Lord a corrupt thing:
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why? for I am a great King saith the Lord, and therefore cursed is he that doth not offer a Sacrifice sutable to my Greatness. And in 2 Chron. 2.5. we find that Solomen when he was preparing for the Temple, he would build a great Temple, why? Because God was a great God that he would build it too:
why? for I am a great King Says the Lord, and Therefore cursed is he that does not offer a Sacrifice suitable to my Greatness. And in 2 Chronicles 2.5. we find that Solomon when he was preparing for the Temple, he would built a great Temple, why? Because God was a great God that he would built it too:
Now if you ask me in what particulars doth the behaviour of the Soul consist that is very suitable to the greatness of God in the general? there are many things in this:
Now if you ask me in what particulars does the behaviour of the Soul consist that is very suitable to the greatness of God in the general? there Are many things in this:
Sanctification consists in those two parts, Mortification, and Vivification: there must be a mortifying of the lusts of the heart: We read in the Law:
Sanctification consists in those two parts, Mortification, and Vivification: there must be a mortifying of the Lustiest of the heart: We read in the Law:
that every Sacrifice was to be salted with salt; that did signifie the mortification of our hearts when we come to offer up our selves as a Sacrifice to God;
that every Sacrifice was to be salted with salt; that did signify the mortification of our hearts when we come to offer up our selves as a Sacrifice to God;
the Salt did eat out the raw humors, and kept the flesh from putrifying; so doth the Grace of God in mortifying our Lusts: In Heb. 9.14. you have a notable scripture for the clensing of our hearts when we come to offer any service to God, How much more shall the blood of Christ who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your Consciences from dead works to serve the living God:
the Salt did eat out the raw humours, and kept the Flesh from Putrifying; so does the Grace of God in mortifying our Lustiest: In Hebrew 9.14. you have a notable scripture for the cleansing of our hearts when we come to offer any service to God, How much more shall the blood of christ who through the Eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your Consciences from dead works to serve the living God:
And how comes your consciences to be purged from dead works? It is through the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, he must purge your consciences;
And how comes your Consciences to be purged from dead works? It is through the blood of christ, who through the Eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, he must purge your Consciences;
So that here's the way of Sanctifying Gods Name by applying of Jesus Christ who was offered to God without spot that our consciences might be purged from dead works, that we might be purged from that natural filthinesse and uncleannesse in which we all were:
So that here's the Way of Sanctifying God's Name by applying of jesus christ who was offered to God without spot that our Consciences might be purged from dead works, that we might be purged from that natural filthiness and uncleanness in which we all were:
to have the Image of Jesus Christ in us, whereby we may be holy according to our proportion even as he himself is holy, this is the Sanctifying of the heart;
to have the Image of jesus christ in us, whereby we may be holy according to our proportion even as he himself is holy, this is the Sanctifying of the heart;
There must be an habitual Sanctification, and an actual Sanctification of the heart: An Habitual, that is, that the heart must be changed through the work of Regeneration;
There must be an habitual Sanctification, and an actual Sanctification of the heart: an Habitual, that is, that the heart must be changed through the work of Regeneration;
therefore it is not enough to have Grace, but there must be an improving of Grace there must be an acting of Grace, not only when you come to receive the Sacrament, to think that then there must be an acting of Grace but every time you pray and hear, there must be an acting of Grace;
Therefore it is not enough to have Grace, but there must be an improving of Grace there must be an acting of Grace, not only when you come to receive the Sacrament, to think that then there must be an acting of Grace but every time you pray and hear, there must be an acting of Grace;
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So that one cannot Sanctifie Gods Name in holy duties unless he come thu far, to be able to say, Lord, thou that knowest all things, knowest, there is nothing that thou doest reveal to be contrary to thy will,
So that one cannot Sanctify God's Name in holy duties unless he come Thus Far, to be able to say, Lord, thou that Knowest all things, Knowest, there is nothing that thou dost reveal to be contrary to thy will,
but my heart is against it that's the least the 〈 ◊ 〉 not have any peace of conscience in drawing nigh 〈 … 〉 till thou come thus far, to have thy heart to work 〈 … 〉 and to be set upon every good that God reveals to be his mind.
but my heart is against it that's the least the 〈 ◊ 〉 not have any peace of conscience in drawing High 〈 … 〉 till thou come thus Far, to have thy heart to work 〈 … 〉 and to be Set upon every good that God reveals to be his mind.
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until your persons be accepted before God, and therefore there must be a Sanctifying of the heart before there can be a Sanctifying the Name of God in the duties of his Worship:
until your Persons be accepted before God, and Therefore there must be a Sanctifying of the heart before there can be a Sanctifying the Name of God in the duties of his Worship:
As indeed were our hearts right as they should then all the good things that come to us, we would not so much regard what the things are that we do enjoy from God,
As indeed were our hearts right as they should then all the good things that come to us, we would not so much regard what the things Are that we do enjoy from God,
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as what the principle is from whence they come, that is, Whether what we do enjoy from God is from the love of God in Jesus Christ or no? Whether it be from the generall Bounty and Patience of God,
as what the principle is from whence they come, that is, Whither what we do enjoy from God is from the love of God in jesus christ or no? Whither it be from the general Bounty and Patience of God,
now then look as a godly man is not satisfied with enjoying any good thing from God except he knows it comes from a principle of Love to him in Jesus Christ;
now then look as a godly man is not satisfied with enjoying any good thing from God except he knows it comes from a principle of Love to him in jesus christ;
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yea that infinit distance that there is between Him and all creatures in the world, look upon the Lord as lifted upon Glory, not only above all Creatures,
yea that infinite distance that there is between Him and all creatures in the world, look upon the Lord as lifted upon Glory, not only above all Creatures,
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it is because that they do not see God in his glory, 'tis a great Mercy for God to give unto us a sight of himself, a sight of his glory here in this world while we are Worshipping of him, this would keep our eyes and our thoughts from wandring,
it is Because that they do not see God in his glory, it's a great Mercy for God to give unto us a sighed of himself, a sighed of his glory Here in this world while we Are Worshipping of him, this would keep our eyes and our thoughts from wandering,
First a sanctified heart, and then high thoughts of God. 3 A Third thing is, High-ends, Raised-ends in the Worshipping of God: Prov. 15.24. The way of life is above to the wise:
First a sanctified heart, and then high thoughts of God. 3 A Third thing is, high-ends, raised-ends in the Worshipping of God: Curae 15.24. The Way of life is above to the wise:
First, We mu•• take heed we do not subject the Worship of God unto our Lusts, that is a cursed thing, thou art far from Sanctifying Gods Name in Worshipping of Him that shalt subject His Worship to thy base Lusts, this is an abominable and a cursed thing indeed:
First, We mu•• take heed we do not Subject the Worship of God unto our Lustiest, that is a cursed thing, thou art Far from Sanctifying God's Name in Worshipping of Him that shalt Subject His Worship to thy base Lustiest, this is an abominable and a cursed thing indeed:
If there be any in this place whose conscience tels them that they subject the Worship of God to such a base end as this is, the Lord rebuke them this day, and speak to their hearts;
If there be any in this place whose conscience tells them that they Subject the Worship of God to such a base end as this is, the Lord rebuke them this day, and speak to their hearts;
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If I knew any, I would set mine eyes upon them and say as the Apostle to Simon Magus, I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity;
If I knew any, I would Set mine eyes upon them and say as the Apostle to Simon Magus, I perceive that thou art in the Gall of bitterness and in the bound of iniquity;
Is it a great evil for a man or woman to make use of any of Gods creatures to be serviceable to their lusts as meat and drink & c? What a damnable thing is it then to make use of any duty of Gods Worship, sometimes extraordinary Worship,
Is it a great evil for a man or woman to make use of any of God's creatures to be serviceable to their Lustiest as meat and drink & c? What a damnable thing is it then to make use of any duty of God's Worship, sometime extraordinary Worship,
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Others go and hear such Truths of God as do good to their Souls, and if I should neglect them meerly for mine own ease, my Conscience would not let me be quiet;
Others go and hear such Truths of God as do good to their Souls, and if I should neglect them merely for mine own ease, my Conscience would not let me be quiet;
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How do you know but that God had something to speak to thy heart this morning, that may never be spoken to thy heart at any other time? therefore they cannot be at quiet except they attend upon God in the duties of his Worship:
How do you know but that God had something to speak to thy heart this morning, that may never be spoken to thy heart At any other time? Therefore they cannot be At quiet except they attend upon God in the duties of his Worship:
thy main end it must be that thou mayest this day know some part of the mind of God, that God may speak to thy heart, that so thou mayest be fitted to honour the name of God, that thou mayest be inabled to live to his honour the week following so much the better.
thy main end it must be that thou Mayest this day know Some part of the mind of God, that God may speak to thy heart, that so thou Mayest be fitted to honour the name of God, that thou Mayest be enabled to live to his honour the Week following so much the better.
Oh Lord, communicate thy grace to my Soul through thy Ordinances upon this day, that so I may be inabled the week following the better to live to thine honour, Lord, I come into thy presence to that end, that I might know some part of thy Will,
O Lord, communicate thy grace to my Soul through thy Ordinances upon this day, that so I may be enabled the Week following the better to live to thine honour, Lord, I come into thy presence to that end, that I might know Some part of thy Will,
this should be thy end when ever thou comest, and not only Self; I will give you two or three Scriptures to shew that God regards little any duties where self is the highest end:
this should be thy end when ever thou Comest, and not only Self; I will give you two or three Scriptures to show that God regards little any duties where self is the highest end:
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and how so? it was because only they did cry for themselves, They have not cryed unto me (saith the Lord) with their heart, when they howled upon their beds:
and how so? it was Because only they did cry for themselves, They have not cried unto me (Says the Lord) with their heart, when they howled upon their Beds:
there the Lord professes that he did reject the fat of their peace-offerings, Though ye offer me (saith he) burnt-offerings and your meat-offerings I will not accept them,
there the Lord Professes that he did reject the fat of their peace-offerings, Though you offer me (Says he) Burnt offerings and your Meat offerings I will not accept them,
They were careful to offer their fattest beasts in their peace-offerings, and will not God regard them? It was in their peace-offerings that they offered their fat beasts,
They were careful to offer their Fattest beasts in their peace-offerings, and will not God regard them? It was in their peace-offerings that they offered their fat beasts,
Indeed the burnt-offering was wholly offered unto God, God had all that, but the peace-offering, those that did offer it, they did eat a great part of it themselves:
Indeed the Burnt-offering was wholly offered unto God, God had all that, but the peace-offering, those that did offer it, they did eat a great part of it themselves:
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you fasted in the fifth and seventh month, and for seventy yeers together, but saith the Lord, Did you at all fast unto me? and then mark how it is doubled, To me? even unto me? Noting that when we fast or pray,
you fasted in the fifth and seventh Monn, and for seventy Years together, but Says the Lord, Did you At all fast unto me? and then mark how it is doubled, To me? even unto me? Noting that when we fast or pray,
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or do any thing in the Worship of God, we should be sure to aime at God more than our selves, that God may not say of us another day, Do you do it to me, even to me?
or do any thing in the Worship of God, we should be sure to aim At God more than our selves, that God may not say of us Another day, Do you do it to me, even to me?
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Those men that can rejoyce in others that are able to honor God in holy duties more then themselves, they may have a good evidence to their own souls, that when they Worship God, they are acted by higher ends than Selfe, but now, such as are streightned themselves,
Those men that can rejoice in Others that Are able to honour God in holy duties more then themselves, they may have a good evidence to their own Souls, that when they Worship God, they Are acted by higher ends than Self, but now, such as Are straighteneth themselves,
and that is an evident sign that thou art not acted by self ends, but by higher ends, Canst thou in the mid'st of thy abundance say, Lord, thou givest me all conveniences in this world,
and that is an evident Signen that thou art not acted by self ends, but by higher ends, Canst thou in the midst of thy abundance say, Lord, thou givest me all conveniences in this world,
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but Lord those incomes of thy Spirit that I do find in the duties of thy worship, those are the things that makes my life blessed (indeed) unto me? Such a man as is able thus to appeale to God,
but Lord those incomes of thy Spirit that I do find in the duties of thy worship, those Are the things that makes my life blessed (indeed) unto me? Such a man as is able thus to appeal to God,
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And that's the Third thing that is necessary for Sanctifying of Gods Name in holy duties, thou must have a Sanctified heart, high thoughts of God, and high ends.
And that's the Third thing that is necessary for Sanctifying of God's Name in holy duties, thou must have a Sanctified heart, high thoughts of God, and high ends.
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Fear in worshipping of God it is so necessary, that many times in Scripture we find, that the very Worship of God is called the fear of God; they are put both for one, I might give you divers Scriptures for it;
fear in worshipping of God it is so necessary, that many times in Scripture we find, that the very Worship of God is called the Fear of God; they Are put both for one, I might give you diverse Scriptures for it;
and worshipped him in such a constant way, as except David and Daniel, we do not find mention of the constancy of any in the worshipping of God as we do of Isaacs; for it is said, that he walked but into the fields in the evening as he was wont to do, to Meditate and to Pray;
and worshipped him in such a constant Way, as except David and daniel, we do not find mention of the constancy of any in the worshipping of God as we do of Isaacs; for it is said, that he walked but into the fields in the evening as he was wont to do, to Meditate and to Pray;
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God is to be had in reverence of all them that are about Him, but in the assembly of His Saints, He is greatly to be feared, He is daunting terrible (so the words are) in the assembly of the Saints.
God is to be had in Reverence of all them that Are about Him, but in the assembly of His Saints, He is greatly to be feared, He is daunting terrible (so the words Are) in the assembly of the Saints.
I'le give you Two notable Scriptures for that, in Deut. 5.23, 24. compared with the 29. It came to passe (saith the text vers. 23) when ye heard the voice out of the middest of the darkness, for the mountain did burn with fire, that ye came neer unto me,
I'll give you Two notable Scriptures for that, in Deuteronomy 5.23, 24. compared with the 29. It Come to pass (Says the text vers. 23) when you herd the voice out of the midst of the darkness, for the mountain did burn with fire, that you Come near unto me,
Why, did they not fear the Lord? Were they not struck with such fear that they thought they should die? they saw his presence so terrible that they were afraid they should die,
Why, did they not Fear the Lord? Were they not struck with such Fear that they Thought they should die? they saw his presence so terrible that they were afraid they should die,
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as when God did appear in the small still voice, therefore in vers. 13. it is said, And it was so when Elijah heard it: that is, the soft voice, (after the fire and earthquake,
as when God did appear in the small still voice, Therefore in vers. 13. it is said, And it was so when Elijah herd it: that is, the soft voice, (After the fire and earthquake,
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and behold there came a voice unto him and said, What d•est thou here Elijah? Then his heart was more struck with fear where was most of Gods presence, (though it was in a soft voice) than when the fire and earthquake did appear:
and behold there Come a voice unto him and said, What d•est thou Here Elijah? Then his heart was more struck with Fear where was most of God's presence, (though it was in a soft voice) than when the fire and earthquake did appear:
and then, Doth the heart Sanctifie the Name of God indeed when it is so possessed with fear in the duties of Worship? Now this fear of God should be indeed in the Soul,
and then, Does the heart Sanctify the Name of God indeed when it is so possessed with Fear in the duties of Worship? Now this Fear of God should be indeed in the Soul,
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Now this fear and reverence is contrary to the slightness, vanity, the boldness and presumptuousness that there is in the hearts of men and women when they are Worshipping of God.
Now this Fear and Reverence is contrary to the slightness, vanity, the boldness and presumptuousness that there is in the hearts of men and women when they Are Worshipping of God.
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because God is a God infinite in power and glory himself, therefore God cannot indure vain Worshipping. In Isa. 1.13. I hate vain oblations: Vanity of Spirit in Worshipping of God is very hatefull to God, it do•h defile the Name of God, God is dishonored by the vanity of mens Spirits.
Because God is a God infinite in power and glory himself, Therefore God cannot endure vain Worshipping. In Isaiah 1.13. I hate vain Oblations: Vanity of Spirit in Worshipping of God is very hateful to God, it do•h defile the Name of God, God is dishonoured by the vanity of men's Spirits.
Now this strength is Three fold: 1 First, The strength of Intention. 2 Secondly, The strength of Affection. 3 Thirdly, The strength of all the Faculties of the Soul,
Now this strength is Three fold: 1 First, The strength of Intention. 2 Secondly, The strength of Affection. 3 Thirdly, The strength of all the Faculties of the Soul,
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You shall see some when they are going in the street when they have much intention about their businesse, their friends meet them, and they never mind them;
You shall see Some when they Are going in the street when they have much intention about their business, their Friends meet them, and they never mind them;
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I have read of one Martyr, that when he was to die, and the fire a kindling, saith an Officer, What! will not you speak when you see the fire kindling? Saith he, I am speaking to God:
I have read of one Martyr, that when he was to die, and the fire a kindling, Says an Officer, What! will not you speak when you see the fire kindling? Says he, I am speaking to God:
yea, but (saith the Devil,) If I can inject good thoughts, I will put into their minds some place of Scripture that is no way pertinent to this, only to divert them:
yea, but (Says the devil,) If I can inject good thoughts, I will put into their minds Some place of Scripture that is no Way pertinent to this, only to divert them:
yea, and the body should be put to too, and those that worship God to purpose, they spend their bodies in nothing so much as in the worshipping of God.
yea, and the body should be put to too, and those that worship God to purpose, they spend their bodies in nothing so much as in the worshipping of God.
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but when didest thou spend any strength of the body about any holy duty? What a riddle is this to most people, to tell them of spending the strength of their bodies in prayer,
but when didst thou spend any strength of the body about any holy duty? What a riddle is this to most people, to tell them of spending the strength of their bodies in prayer,
If Gods gives thee a heart to spend thy strength in his worship, thou mayest think thus, Lord thou mightest have left me to have spent my strength, in sin,
If God's gives thee a heart to spend thy strength in his worship, thou Mayest think thus, Lord thou Mightest have left me to have spent my strength, in since,
we must not come in the pride of our hearts, because we have abilities more then others, what do all thy parts commend thee to God? thou hast ability in expressing of thy self in Prayer:
we must not come in the pride of our hearts, Because we have abilities more then Others, what do all thy parts commend thee to God? thou hast ability in expressing of thy self in Prayer:
but only breath out his Soul to God, may be a thousand thousand times more acceptable to God than thou that art able to make great Orations when thou comest before him.
but only breath out his Soul to God, may be a thousand thousand times more acceptable to God than thou that art able to make great Orations when thou Comest before him.
5 Lastly, Thou must come with a humble resignation of thy self to God, to be content to wait upon God as long as he pleases, to wait upon God in regard of the time,
5 Lastly, Thou must come with a humble resignation of thy self to God, to be content to wait upon God as long as he Pleases, to wait upon God in regard of the time,
and of the measure, and of the manner of the Communication of himself, in regard of the means by which he will please to communicae himself, wait upon him;
and of the measure, and of the manner of the Communication of himself, in regard of the means by which he will please to communicae himself, wait upon him;
I will give you one text further about the matter of it, in Exod. 39. if you read the Chapter, you shall find that there is ten times said, that they did as God had commanded Moses:
I will give you one text further about the matter of it, in Exod 39. if you read the Chapter, you shall find that there is ten times said, that they did as God had commanded Moses:
In the Worship of God there be Two Questions that He wil ask, First, Who required this at your hands? But then if you can Answer thus, Thou O Lord, didst require it: It is well:
In the Worship of God there be Two Questions that He will ask, First, Who required this At your hands? But then if you can Answer thus, Thou O Lord, didst require it: It is well:
Thou must be acted by Divine principles, in all that thou doest, there must be the stamp of the Spirit upon that which is tendered to God, else it is nothing.
Thou must be acted by Divine principles, in all that thou dost, there must be the stamp of the Spirit upon that which is tendered to God, Else it is nothing.
and have less mind to the duties of Gods Worship than they had formerly? Were this the Spirit of God, you would find as much savour and relish in them afterwards,
and have less mind to the duties of God's Worship than they had formerly? Were this the Spirit of God, you would find as much savour and relish in them afterwards,
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but when the Spirit of God puts thee upon a duty, it gives thee some strength to performe it, some strength whereby thou gettest some Communion with God.
but when the Spirit of God puts thee upon a duty, it gives thee Some strength to perform it, Some strength whereby thou gettest Some Communion with God.
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and so thou canst bless thy self in God, in that converse that thou hast in communion with Him, thou wouldst not lose that Communion thou hast with God in holy duties, for all the world;
and so thou Canst bless thy self in God, in that converse that thou hast in communion with Him, thou Wouldst not loose that Communion thou hast with God in holy duties, for all the world;
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others have their companions, that they have their communion withal, (much good may do them) but the Lord hath shewen me another manner of communion which my Soul can have with Himself, in which it hath sweet satisfaction.
Others have their Sodales, that they have their communion withal, (much good may do them) but the Lord hath shown me Another manner of communion which my Soul can have with Himself, in which it hath sweet satisfaction.
but one that is acted by the Spirit of God in duty, must meet with much of God or else he is not satisfied, he goes mourning in the day time if he hath not met with much of God in the morning in the performance of duty.
but one that is acted by the Spirit of God in duty, must meet with much of God or Else he is not satisfied, he Goes mourning in the day time if he hath not met with much of God in the morning in the performance of duty.
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And the professing of this in the performance of duty, when you are to pray, were a very good thing, actually to professe your selves to be Gods, to professe that you do give up all that you are, have, or can do to God:
And the professing of this in the performance of duty, when you Are to pray, were a very good thing, actually to profess your selves to be God's, to profess that you do give up all that you Are, have, or can do to God:
Lord, I am thy servant, take all Faculties of Soul and Members of body, and improve all, lay out all, to thine own praise, to the uttermost, to bring glory to thy great Name.
Lord, I am thy servant, take all Faculties of Soul and Members of body, and improve all, lay out all, to thine own praise, to the uttermost, to bring glory to thy great Name.
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Of admirable use it would be if every day when men and women worship God, either in their closets or families, they did professedly devote and consecrate themselves to God;
Of admirable use it would be if every day when men and women worship God, either in their closets or families, they did professedly devote and consecrate themselves to God;
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and so likewise, every time they came to hear the Word, or to receive Sacraments, God would account His Name to be Sanctified in such a work as this is.
and so likewise, every time they Come to hear the Word, or to receive Sacraments, God would account His Name to be Sanctified in such a work as this is.
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and so thou shalt Sanctifie the Name of God in holy duties. We reade in Levit. 16.13. that when Aaron was to tender up the Incense, he was to put the Incense on the fire before the Lord, that the cloud of the Incense may cover the Mercy Seat that is upon the Testimony, that he die not:
and so thou shalt Sanctify the Name of God in holy duties. We read in Levit. 16.13. that when Aaron was to tender up the Incense, he was to put the Incense on the fire before the Lord, that the cloud of the Incense may cover the Mercy Seat that is upon the Testimony, that he die not:
and he ascends up in the flame from the Altar, Now though we do not offer such kind of Sacrifices with Fire and Incense as they did in the time of the Law,
and he ascends up in the flame from the Altar, Now though we do not offer such kind of Sacrifices with Fire and Incense as they did in the time of the Law,
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But that is not enough, together with the flame of the Altar, the Angel of God Jesus Christ the great Angel of the New Covenant (for Angel signifies nothing but Messenger) the great Messenger that is come into the world, about that great Errand of his, to reconcile the world to himself;
But that is not enough, together with the flame of the Altar, the Angel of God jesus christ the great Angel of the New Covenant (for Angel signifies nothing but Messenger) the great Messenger that is come into the world, about that great Errand of his, to reconcile the world to himself;
as you know the Scripture saith, that the Altar doth Sanctifie the gift offered upon the Altar, Jesus Christ is the Altar upon whom all our Spiritual Sacrifices are to be offered,
as you know the Scripture Says, that the Altar does Sanctify the gift offered upon the Altar, jesus christ is the Altar upon whom all our Spiritual Sacrifices Are to be offered,
and this Altar doth Sanctifie the gift that is offered upon it, let never so great a gift be offered upon any other Altar, it was not accounted holy nor accepted;
and this Altar does Sanctify the gift that is offered upon it, let never so great a gift be offered upon any other Altar, it was not accounted holy nor accepted;
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and reverence, and with humility, and with strength of Intention, such kind of things every one that hath any enlightening of conscience will think of at some time or other;
and Reverence, and with humility, and with strength of Intention, such kind of things every one that hath any enlightening of conscience will think of At Some time or other;
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and yet not acquainted with this great mystery of godliness, to tender up all to God in the Name of his Son. This is that that upon divers occasions I have spoken unto,
and yet not acquainted with this great mystery of godliness, to tender up all to God in the Name of his Son. This is that that upon diverse occasions I have spoken unto,
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and am willing upon every occasion as I meet with it to speak of, because it is a principle part of the great mystery of the Gospel, without which all our duties are rejected of God and cast away.
and am willing upon every occasion as I meet with it to speak of, Because it is a principle part of the great mystery of the Gospel, without which all our duties Are rejected of God and cast away.
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and that is, several workings of hearts, suitable to the several Attributes of God, for that is to Sanctifie Gods Name, to have the duty to be such as is some way suitable to such a God as we are now worshipping.
and that is, several workings of hearts, suitable to the several Attributes of God, for that is to Sanctify God's Name, to have the duty to be such as is Some Way suitable to such a God as we Are now worshipping.
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Now then let us consider what the Scrip ure saith of God, and then let us see what suitable dispositions we should have in us unto those things that the Scripture saith of God:
Now then let us Consider what the Scrip ure Says of God, and then let us see what suitable dispositions we should have in us unto those things that the Scripture Says of God:
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1 First, You know the Scripture saith, that God is a Spirit, in Joh 4.24. Then presently Christ saith, That he that worships him, must worship him in Spirit;
1 First, You know the Scripture Says, that God is a Spirit, in John 4.24. Then presently christ Says, That he that worships him, must worship him in Spirit;
The Apostle in 1 Tim. 4.8. saith, that bodily exercise profits little; it is no great matter for the body, God looks but very little at bodily exercise;
The Apostle in 1 Tim. 4.8. Says, that bodily exercise profits little; it is no great matter for the body, God looks but very little At bodily exercise;
and when we come to hear, our hearts must not go after our coveteousness, we must set our hearts to what we hear we must hear with our hearts as well as with our ears, our Souls must be at work in hearing of the Word;
and when we come to hear, our hearts must not go After our covetousness, we must Set our hearts to what we hear we must hear with our hearts as well as with our ears, our Souls must be At work in hearing of the Word;
Bodily worship without Soul-worship is nothing, but Soul-worship may be accepted without bodily worship; therefore it is the Soul that God doth principally look at in holy duties:
Bodily worship without Soul-worship is nothing, but Soul-worship may be accepted without bodily worship; Therefore it is the Soul that God does principally look At in holy duties:
and God regards that bodily exercise in holy duties is little worth, somewhat it may be worth, I confess sometime bodily exercise may further the soul,
and God regards that bodily exercise in holy duties is little worth, somewhat it may be worth, I confess sometime bodily exercise may further the soul,
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but it notes the simplicity of God, he is without any composition, whatsoever is in God is God himself, he is absolutely one, there are not divers things in God;
but it notes the simplicity of God, he is without any composition, whatsoever is in God is God himself, he is absolutely one, there Are not diverse things in God;
but if you did consider that you had to deal with an eternal God, then you would look upon your sinnes though a long time since committed as if they were but now done.
but if you did Consider that you had to deal with an Eternal God, then you would look upon your Sins though a long time since committed as if they were but now done.
Suppose that some of you were praying, and there were some godly able Minister stood neer you, it would be some means to stir up your hearts to mind what you did:
Suppose that Some of you were praying, and there were Some godly able Minister stood near you, it would be Some means to stir up your hearts to mind what you did:
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and therefore I carry my self thus, and all because I would witnes to Angels and men, that I do accknowledg that the Lord is present with me in this duty.
and Therefore I carry my self thus, and all Because I would witness to Angels and men, that I do accknowledg that the Lord is present with me in this duty.
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He hath as much displeasure against sin now as ever He had, and that God that hath done such great things for His Church in former times, is the same God to do good to His people as ever He was, and make use of this;
He hath as much displeasure against since now as ever He had, and that God that hath done such great things for His Church in former times, is the same God to do good to His people as ever He was, and make use of this;
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These things may marveilously help your meditation when you are to come before Him, you who are barren in your meditations, go over the Attributes of God thus,
These things may marvelously help your meditation when you Are to come before Him, you who Are barren in your meditations, go over the Attributes of God thus,
and quicken my heart in thy Law. Psal. 119.37. Remember when thou comest to worship, that thou come with a quickned heart, for thou hast to deal with a living God:
and quicken my heart in thy Law. Psalm 119.37. remember when thou Comest to worship, that thou come with a quickened heart, for thou hast to deal with a living God:
He requires, it as thy duty that thou shouldest come and open all before Him: In spight of thy heart thou canst not cover any thing from the Lords eyes;
He requires, it as thy duty that thou Shouldst come and open all before Him: In spite of thy heart thou Canst not cover any thing from the lords eyes;
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and right means towards those ends, so that the meditation of the wisdom of God when we come to worship him will further us to Sanctifie his Name. And further;
and right means towards those ends, so that the meditation of the Wisdom of God when we come to worship him will further us to Sanctify his Name. And further;
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This is to Sanctifie Gods Wisdom, when thou comest into Gods presence, in thy greatest straights, deny thy own wisdom, come with a resolution to be guided by the wisdom of God, in this manner, Lord, I know not how to order my steps, there is much folly and vanity in my heart,
This is to Sanctify God's Wisdom, when thou Comest into God's presence, in thy greatest straights, deny thy own Wisdom, come with a resolution to be guided by the Wisdom of God, in this manner, Lord, I know not how to order my steps, there is much folly and vanity in my heart,
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but thou art a God of infinite wisdom, I come to thee for direction, and I profess here, I am willing to give up my whol Soul to be guided by thy wisdom.
but thou art a God of infinite Wisdom, I come to thee for direction, and I profess Here, I am willing to give up my Whole Soul to be guided by thy Wisdom.
Now this is to Sanctifie Gods Name, when the consideration of this Attribute of God hath such effect upon my heart, that I labor upon this to come with a suitable heart before God.
Now this is to Sanctify God's Name, when the consideration of this Attribute of God hath such Effect upon my heart, that I labour upon this to come with a suitable heart before God.
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When they come to ask Jesus Christ himself and his Spirit that is more worth than ten thousand world,, they come with more freedom of Spirit than when they come to ask their healths and the like.
When they come to ask jesus christ himself and his Spirit that is more worth than ten thousand world,, they come with more freedom of Spirit than when they come to ask their healths and the like.
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for me to come to profess what need I have of Gods mercy, and yet for al that, never regard to avoid those things that may hinder the work of his grace upon me.
for me to come to profess what need I have of God's mercy, and yet for all that, never regard to avoid those things that may hinder the work of his grace upon me.
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Is this all? Oh no, God requires the Sanctifying of his Justice, and there is nothing that doth Sanctifie his Justice so much as this, That when a poor creature sees the infinite distance that sin hath made between that infinite God and it, it sees that through sin, it hath made it's self liable to Justice;
Is this all? O no, God requires the Sanctifying of his justice, and there is nothing that does Sanctify his justice so much as this, That when a poor creature sees the infinite distance that since hath made between that infinite God and it, it sees that through since, it hath made it's self liable to justice;
but there is a Mediator, and therefore I'le fly to him, and by Faith tender up to the Father all the merits of his Son as a full satisfaction to his infinite justice:
but there is a Mediator, and Therefore I'll fly to him, and by Faith tender up to the Father all the merits of his Son as a full satisfaction to his infinite Justice:
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And likewise thou must bring a faithful heart suitable some way to this faithfulness of God, that is, a heart faithful with him, to keep within the Covenant that thou hast entered into and to performe all the Vows that thou makest with God;
And likewise thou must bring a faithful heart suitable Some Way to this faithfulness of God, that is, a heart faithful with him, to keep within the Covenant that thou hast entered into and to perform all the Vows that thou Makest with God;
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I have then to deal with a glorious God, and let me labour to perform such services as many have a Spiritual glory upon them, that some image of the divine lusture that there is in God may be upon my services;
I have then to deal with a glorious God, and let me labour to perform such services as many have a Spiritual glory upon them, that Some image of the divine lustre that there is in God may be upon my services;
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I appeal to any gracious heart, what canst thou want of any of these, or what wouldest thou want? Doest thou say, Here's a great deal? Can there be too much to make thee happy? These things are not only thy duty, but thy happinesse;
I appeal to any gracious heart, what Canst thou want of any of these, or what Wouldst thou want? Dost thou say, Here's a great deal? Can there be too much to make thee happy? These things Are not only thy duty, but thy happiness;
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Thou hast little cause to rest upon any thing that thou hast done, thou hast cause rather to go alone and mourne for taking the Name of God in vain in the duties of His Worship:
Thou hast little cause to rest upon any thing that thou hast done, thou hast cause rather to go alone and mourn for taking the Name of God in vain in the duties of His Worship:
Now as this is Gods holiness, so it is the holiness that that God requires in His creatures (that are capable of holines) that they should will Him as the last end,
Now as this is God's holiness, so it is the holiness that that God requires in His creatures (that Are capable of holiness) that they should will Him as the last end,
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and this be His holiness, then certainly it must needs be a necessary duty in al those that would have cōmunion with God and would honor God, to wil as God himself doth will, that is, that all things should work sutable to the infinite excellency of God, that God may attaine the Glory of His infinite Excellency,
and this be His holiness, then Certainly it must needs be a necessary duty in all those that would have communion with God and would honour God, to will as God himself does will, that is, that all things should work suitable to the infinite excellency of God, that God may attain the Glory of His infinite Excellency,
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For saith God, If I be not sanctified in my worship, what active glory have I in the world? It is the special active glory that God hath in the world, the Sanctifying of His Name in the duties of His Worship.
For Says God, If I be not sanctified in my worship, what active glory have I in the world? It is the special active glory that God hath in the world, the Sanctifying of His Name in the duties of His Worship.
3 Thirdly, That which we have intimated before, That the duties of Gods Worship are the most precious things, the special conveyances of the choice mercies that He intends to bestow on His Saints,
3 Thirdly, That which we have intimated before, That the duties of God's Worship Are the most precious things, the special conveyances of the choice Mercies that He intends to bestow on His Saints,
and therefore though He loses His glory in any thing else, He would not lose it in that wherein He doth especially convey His mercy and goodness to His people.
and Therefore though He loses His glory in any thing Else, He would not loose it in that wherein He does especially convey His mercy and Goodness to His people.
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thou wouldest be loth to lose those duties of Worship that thou doest perform, therefore it is required of thee to Sanctifie His Name lest thou doest lose all,
thou Wouldst be loath to loose those duties of Worship that thou dost perform, Therefore it is required of thee to Sanctify His Name lest thou dost loose all,
now God would be worshipped so by His creatures, as to be constantly worshiped, He would have those that do worship Him, to worship Him alwaies, to worship Him for ever,
now God would be worshipped so by His creatures, as to be constantly worshipped, He would have those that do worship Him, to worship Him always, to worship Him for ever,
And so the Saints do Worship God now, the Worship wich they perform, it is but as the beginning of that Worship that hereafter in Heaven they shall tender up to God,
And so the Saints do Worship God now, the Worship which they perform, it is but as the beginning of that Worship that hereafter in Heaven they shall tender up to God,
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And now to be in vain company, to drink, or play, is better to them than any service or worship of God, they prize more to be in company with their sports,
And now to be in vain company, to drink, or play, is better to them than any service or worship of God, they prize more to be in company with their sports,
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Heretofore they would not have changed one short time of private Communion with God, for the enjoyment of a great deal of pleasures and content in the world:
Heretofore they would not have changed one short time of private Communion with God, for the enjoyment of a great deal of pleasures and content in the world:
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How comes it to pass that these are Apostatized thus from God? Surely here is the ground of it, That they did not Sanctifie Gods Name in holy duties, at the most it was but a work of conscience that put them upon them,
How comes it to pass that these Are Apostatized thus from God? Surely Here is the ground of it, That they did not Sanctify God's Name in holy duties, At the most it was but a work of conscience that put them upon them,
Oh no, (as we said the last day) there is not any one thing that hath bin opened for the Sanctifying of Gods Name in duties that any gracious heart can tell how to miss,
O no, (as we said the last day) there is not any one thing that hath been opened for the Sanctifying of God's Name in duties that any gracious heart can tell how to miss,
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Hence we see how little cause we have to rest upon any duty of worship that we do performe, certainly the duties of worship that we performe are no such things as are fit to be rested upon for life and for salvation,
Hence we see how little cause we have to rest upon any duty of worship that we do perform, Certainly the duties of worship that we perform Are not such things as Are fit to be rested upon for life and for salvation,
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as to satisfie God for all the sins that ever thou didest or shalt commit? I am perswaded if people that have rested upon duties heretofore, would but seriously have this thought in their minds, That I must rest upon nothing for my acceptation for life and Salvation,
as to satisfy God for all the Sins that ever thou didst or shalt commit? I am persuaded if people that have rested upon duties heretofore, would but seriously have this Thought in their minds, That I must rest upon nothing for my acceptation for life and Salvation,
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as justly he may do, he might cast them and us to the dogs, for they are (as the Prophet saith) torne and rent Sacrifices; now if a man in the time of the Law should bring to the Lord a Sacrifice that was all torne and rent before he brought it, would such a Sacrifice have been accepted? All the duties we perform as they come from us they are such; we reade in Exod. 22.31. concerning such things as were torne and rent, that they should cast them to the dogs.
as justly he may do, he might cast them and us to the Dogs, for they Are (as the Prophet Says) torn and rend Sacrifices; now if a man in the time of the Law should bring to the Lord a Sacrifice that was all torn and rend before he brought it, would such a Sacrifice have been accepted? All the duties we perform as they come from us they Are such; we read in Exod 22.31. Concerning such things as were torn and rend, that they should cast them to the Dogs.
but cast it unto dogs? Or was the holiness of the people of Israel such as God required them, that they must eat nothing that was torne by beasts? What then is the holiness of the infinite God? our services that we perform are of themselves such as are torne by our beastly lusts many times:
but cast it unto Dogs? Or was the holiness of the people of Israel such as God required them, that they must eat nothing that was torn by beasts? What then is the holiness of the infinite God? our services that we perform Are of themselves such as Are torn by our beastly Lustiest many times:
2 Secondly, If all this be required for the Sanctifying of Gods Name in duties, That we cannot performe the duties of Worship without this behaviour of Soul;
2 Secondly, If all this be required for the Sanctifying of God's Name in duties, That we cannot perform the duties of Worship without this behaviour of Soul;
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and said, They would worship him (so you shall find them profess, verse 16.) But mark what the Text saith in verse 19. And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the Lord,
and said, They would worship him (so you shall find them profess, verse 16.) But mark what the Text Says in verse 19. And joshua said unto the people, You cannot serve the Lord,
for he is an holy God, he is a jealous God, and he will not forgive your transgressions and your sins, As if he should say, You think it is nothing to serve the Lord,
for he is an holy God, he is a jealous God, and he will not forgive your transgressions and your Sins, As if he should say, You think it is nothing to serve the Lord,
Oh how little, how little hath the best of us all Sanctified the Name of God! how far have we all come short of the Sanctifying of Gods Name in holy duties!
O how little, how little hath the best of us all Sanctified the Name of God! how Far have we all come short of the Sanctifying of God's Name in holy duties!
And when we look abroad in the world and see what poor service God hath generally from the Men and Women of the earth, it should make our hearts bleed within us:
And when we look abroad in the world and see what poor service God hath generally from the Men and Women of the earth, it should make our hearts bleed within us:
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And I verily beleeve that in the opening of this Point of Sanctifying the Name of God in holy duties, that I have bin in the bosoms of as many as in the opening of any Point whatsoever;
And I verily believe that in the opening of this Point of Sanctifying the Name of God in holy duties, that I have been in the bosoms of as many as in the opening of any Point whatsoever;
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Oh the ashes, and dirt, and filth, that there is in our services when we come to offer and tender them up to God! So that we have cause I say to to be humbled for holy offerings.
O the Ashes, and dirt, and filth, that there is in our services when we come to offer and tender them up to God! So that we have cause I say to to be humbled for holy offerings.
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There be many godly people that through Gods mercy, are able to keep from gross sins, they do not find it any great matter to keep from company, swearing, drinking, uncleanness, lying,
There be many godly people that through God's mercy, Are able to keep from gross Sins, they do not find it any great matter to keep from company, swearing, drinking, uncleanness, lying,
for the mispending of time, and for not sanctifying of Gods Name in holy duties, those are the maine things that are the subject of the humiliation of the Saints, beside the body of sin and death that they carry about with them.
for the misspending of time, and for not sanctifying of God's Name in holy duties, those Are the main things that Are the Subject of the humiliation of the Saints, beside the body of since and death that they carry about with them.
they had wings, and with two they covered their legs, and with two their faces; we had need, not onely of a covering for our lower parts and meaner duties,
they had wings, and with two they covered their legs, and with two their faces; we had need, not only of a covering for our lower parts and meaner duties,
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but a covering for our holy duties, to cover our faces, our best duties of al, the most heavenly duties we perform had need be purged by the blood of Christ, In Levit. 16.14.16. we reade of their holy things, that there was need of purging of them by blood;
but a covering for our holy duties, to cover our faces, our best duties of all, the most heavenly duties we perform had needs be purged by the blood of christ, In Levit. 16.14.16. we read of their holy things, that there was need of purging of them by blood;
for the truth is, those that have not made conscience of Sanctifying of Gods Name in holy duties, they never in all their lives did any service for the honour of God, thou hast lived perhaps 30. or 40. it may be 60. yeers or more,
for the truth is, those that have not made conscience of Sanctifying of God's Name in holy duties, they never in all their lives did any service for the honour of God, thou hast lived perhaps 30. or 40. it may be 60. Years or more,
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If thou hast not been acquainted with this mysterie of godliness in Sanctifying His Name in these things, This is said from God to thee this morning, That thou hast never done any one action to the honour of God:
If thou hast not been acquainted with this mystery of godliness in Sanctifying His Name in these things, This is said from God to thee this morning, That thou hast never done any one actium to the honour of God:
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And yet further, You that have been false in the performance of duties, and hypocrites, not only all your pains and labor is quite lost (for if that were so it might be well with you) but you have aggravated your sins by your holy duties.
And yet further, You that have been false in the performance of duties, and Hypocrites, not only all your pains and labour is quite lost (for if that were so it might be well with you) but you have aggravated your Sins by your holy duties.
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As those that are godly, they work out their salvation, even in their natural actions they Sanctifie Gods Name, in eating and drinking, and following their businesse:
As those that Are godly, they work out their salvation, even in their natural actions they Sanctify God's Name, in eating and drinking, and following their business:
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Certainly wicked men that are not acquainted with this work of godlinesse to Sanctifie Gods Name in holy duties, they work out their damnation even in the performance of them.
Certainly wicked men that Are not acquainted with this work of godliness to Sanctify God's Name in holy duties, they work out their damnation even in the performance of them.
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As for example, If so be that a Prince should appoint a man to come into his presence such a day to Petition for his life, which he hath forfeited by the Law,
As for Exampl, If so be that a Prince should appoint a man to come into his presence such a day to Petition for his life, which he hath forfeited by the Law,
make conscience of it for time to come, thou doest not know what blessed Communion thou mayest have with God if thou doest make conscience of this, the truth is,
make conscience of it for time to come, thou dost not know what blessed Communion thou Mayest have with God if thou dost make conscience of this, the truth is,
If you have not been acquainted with this, you have not been acquainted with the way of a Christian in his en•oyment of Communion with God, thou doest not know what the comfort of a Chri••ian life means;
If you have not been acquainted with this, you have not been acquainted with the Way of a Christian in his en•oyment of Communion with God, thou dost not know what the Comfort of a Chri••ian life means;
Some there are in our time that cry out of duties, And what need we trouble our selves so much? those that know not how to Sanctifie Gods Name they think lightly of them;
some there Are in our time that cry out of duties, And what need we trouble our selves so much? those that know not how to Sanctify God's Name they think lightly of them;
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What care should we have then of our selves when we come to Worship the high God? And so Josephus he reports of the Priests that were sacrificing in the Temple when Pompey brake in to them with armed men,
What care should we have then of our selves when we come to Worship the high God? And so Josephus he reports of the Priests that were sacrificing in the Temple when Pompey brake in to them with armed men,
Oh that we could mind the duties of Gods Worship as matters of great moment, that so we might learn to Sanctifie the Name of God in the performance of them more then ever we have done.
O that we could mind the duties of God's Worship as matters of great moment, that so we might Learn to Sanctify the Name of God in the performance of them more then ever we have done.
Therefore remember that text before mentioned, None stirs up himself to take hold on God: Quicken up thy heart, and rouze up thy Spirit when thou art to worship God.
Therefore Remember that text before mentioned, None stirs up himself to take hold on God: Quicken up thy heart, and rouse up thy Spirit when thou art to worship God.
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For the First, God will manifest that he is displeased with such duties that thou doest performe, he will manifest it one way or other that he is a holy God,
For the First, God will manifest that he is displeased with such duties that thou dost perform, he will manifest it one Way or other that he is a holy God,
I say, it stands upon the honour of God if he will manifest himself a holy God, he must manifest some dipleasure against that way of thy worshipping of him:
I say, it Stands upon the honour of God if he will manifest himself a holy God, he must manifest Some displeasure against that Way of thy worshipping of him:
This one meditation one would think, should mightily sink into the heart of any man that hath an enlightened conscience, to think thus, It stands upon the holiness of God,
This one meditation one would think, should mightily sink into the heart of any man that hath an enlightened conscience, to think thus, It Stands upon the holiness of God,
It shall at First be secret, but afterwards it will appear more apparantly, and we see it by experience, that such as have bin Professors of Religion,
It shall At First be secret, but afterwards it will appear more apparently, and we see it by experience, that such as have been Professors of Religion,
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In the time of the Law, those that did not Sanctifie the Name of God in holy duties, the Lord did appear by some external and visible way upon their bodies;
In the time of the Law, those that did not Sanctify the Name of God in holy duties, the Lord did appear by Some external and visible Way upon their bodies;
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and so all hypocrites and formal worshippers the Lord doth blast them in one way or other, the judgments of God upon the spirits of men were sometimes in the time of the Law;
and so all Hypocrites and formal worshippers the Lord does blast them in one Way or other, the Judgments of God upon the spirits of men were sometime in the time of the Law;
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Secondly, The Lord doth manifest that he wil be Sanctified in those that draw nigh him, by awaking their consciences many times upon their sick beds and death beds, the Lord doth force them to give glory to him,
Secondly, The Lord does manifest that he will be Sanctified in those that draw High him, by awaking their Consciences many times upon their sick Beds and death Beds, the Lord does force them to give glory to him,
And now they are in horrour of conscience and cry out in the anguish of their souls upon the apprehension of the dreadfull wrath of God that is upon them:
And now they Are in horror of conscience and cry out in the anguish of their Souls upon the apprehension of the dreadful wrath of God that is upon them:
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Take heed for the Lords sake of this thing, when you are performing of the duties of Worship, do not rest in the outward duties for they will never comfort you upon your sick and death beds, you may perhaps put off your consciences a little for the present,
Take heed for the lords sake of this thing, when you Are performing of the duties of Worship, do not rest in the outward duties for they will never Comfort you upon your sick and death Beds, you may perhaps put off your Consciences a little for the present,
by declaring before men and Angels, how He did reject such formal and hypocritical worship that they did tender up unto him, Oh that God would strike this upon your hearts, that it may abide upon you every time you come to worship Him, to think thus, Let me look to it to Sanctifie His Name now,
by declaring before men and Angels, how He did reject such formal and hypocritical worship that they did tender up unto him, O that God would strike this upon your hearts, that it may abide upon you every time you come to worship Him, to think thus, Let me look to it to Sanctify His Name now,
and revealing His glory to thee when thou art worshipping of Him: There is an excellent Scripture for this, Exod. 29.43. There I will meet with the Children of Israel and the Tabernacle shall be Sanctified by my Glory.
and revealing His glory to thee when thou art worshipping of Him: There is an excellent Scripture for this, Exod 29.43. There I will meet with the Children of Israel and the Tabernacle shall be Sanctified by my Glory.
and God hath His Service and Worship from thee, thou art as the Temple of God, and there will I meet with thee (saith God) and I will Sanctifie my Tabernacle by my Glory.
and God hath His Service and Worship from thee, thou art as the Temple of God, and there will I meet with thee (Says God) and I will Sanctify my Tabernacle by my Glory.
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And however it be here, yet hereafter at the great day of Judgement it will be a part of the glory of God to manifest before Men and Angels how He did accept of those holy services that thou didst tender up to Him;
And however it be Here, yet hereafter At the great day of Judgement it will be a part of the glory of God to manifest before Men and Angels how He did accept of those holy services that thou didst tender up to Him;
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and God shall say, Well, it is a part of the glory of my Holiness to make it appear that I have accepted of these holy things, that these my poor servants have tendered up to me.
and God shall say, Well, it is a part of the glory of my Holiness to make it appear that I have accepted of these holy things, that these my poor Servants have tendered up to me.
and there will nothing come of them, thou shalt certainly hear of them another day, God will make it appear, there is nothing that He stands more upon than the glory of his Holiness;
and there will nothing come of them, thou shalt Certainly hear of them Another day, God will make it appear, there is nothing that He Stands more upon than the glory of his Holiness;
I do not intend to look back to any thing that was said, but we are to proceed to shew how the Name of God should be Sanctified in the particular duties of His Worship.
I do not intend to look back to any thing that was said, but we Are to proceed to show how the Name of God should be Sanctified in the particular duties of His Worship.
and I intend to speak to al these Three, and to shew how we should Sanctifie the Name of God in drawing nigh unto Him, in the Word, Sacrament, and Prayer.
and I intend to speak to all these Three, and to show how we should Sanctify the Name of God in drawing High unto Him, in the Word, Sacrament, and Prayer.
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If you would have the ground of what we are to say concerning this in a particular Scripture, you may have it in Luke, 8.18. take heed therefore how you hear:
If you would have the ground of what we Are to say Concerning this in a particular Scripture, you may have it in Lycia, 8.18. take heed Therefore how you hear:
For those that come to heare so soone in a morning, and are willing even in hard weather to come out of their beds, they give some good testimony that they do desire to honour God in their hearing,
For those that come to hear so soon in a morning, and Are willing even in hard weather to come out of their Beds, they give Some good testimony that they do desire to honour God in their hearing,
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You heard in the opening of the worship of God in the general what it was, I told you it was a tendering up of the creatures homage to God, a Testimony of the respect that the creature did owe to God;
You herd in the opening of the worship of God in the general what it was, I told you it was a tendering up of the creatures homage to God, a Testimony of the respect that the creature did owe to God;
Every time we come to hear the Word, if we know what we do, we do thus much, we do profess that we do depend upon the Lord God for the knowing of his mind,
Every time we come to hear the Word, if we know what we do, we do thus much, we do profess that we do depend upon the Lord God for the knowing of his mind,
nor the way & means how we should come to be saved, and therefore that we might testifie our dependance upon thee for this thing, we here present our selves before thee.
nor the Way & means how we should come to be saved, and Therefore that we might testify our dependence upon thee for this thing, we Here present our selves before thee.
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2 Secondly, The hearing of Gods Word is a part of his worship, because in it we come to wait upon God in the way of an Ordinance, to have that good conveyed to us by way of an Ordinance beyond what the thing in it self is able to do,
2 Secondly, The hearing of God's Word is a part of his worship, Because in it we come to wait upon God in the Way of an Ordinance, to have that good conveyed to us by Way of an Ordinance beyond what the thing in it self is able to do,
and therfore 'tis worship, I wait upon God when I am hearing the word (if I know what I do) to have some spiritual good conveyed to me beyond what there is in the means it self, this makes it worship.
and Therefore it's worship, I wait upon God when I am hearing the word (if I know what I do) to have Some spiritual good conveyed to me beyond what there is in the means it self, this makes it worship.
But now, when I come to hear his word, I here come to wait upon God in the way of an Ordinance for the conveyance of some spiritual good that this Ordinance hath not in it's self, take it materially,
But now, when I come to hear his word, I Here come to wait upon God in the Way of an Ordinance for the conveyance of Some spiritual good that this Ordinance hath not in it's self, take it materially,
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God doth appoint meat to nourish me, and together with his appointment he hath given a natural power to meat to nourish my body, that in an ordinary course of providence is enough for the nourishment of my body;
God does appoint meat to nourish me, and together with his appointment he hath given a natural power to meat to nourish my body, that in an ordinary course of providence is enough for the nourishment of my body;
Now then, when I come to wait upon God in an ordinance for the spiritual good that is beyond the vertue of any creature to convey to me, certainly I worship God, that is a special part of worship to wait upon God in this way;
Now then, when I come to wait upon God in an Ordinance for the spiritual good that is beyond the virtue of any creature to convey to me, Certainly I worship God, that is a special part of worship to wait upon God in this Way;
Heretofore our Prelates and those kind of men, made all the Worship of God to be in their Divine Service (as they call it) which was of their own inventions,
Heretofore our Prelates and those kind of men, made all the Worship of God to be in their Divine Service (as they call it) which was of their own Inventions,
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and to hear such a mans parts, and the like, but remember you come to tender up your homage to God, to sit at Gods feet and there to profess your subjection to him:
and to hear such a men parts, and the like, but Remember you come to tender up your homage to God, to fit At God's feet and there to profess your subjection to him:
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the soul must be made ready, in Act. 17.11. there it is said, These were more noble than those of Thessalonica, in that they received the Word with all readiness of mind:
the soul must be made ready, in Act. 17.11. there it is said, These were more noble than those of Thessalonica, in that they received the Word with all readiness of mind:
and it is a sign of good breeding, of men of ingenuity to be willing to hear the Word, Who are those in a Parish that so dis-regard the Word as not to hear it,
and it is a Signen of good breeding, of men of ingenuity to be willing to hear the Word, Who Are those in a Parish that so disregard the Word as not to hear it,
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What place is there fuller of miserable poor people than this place is, and yet what a poor appearance is there of such people at the hearing of the Word? But now those that have any ingenuity in them at all,
What place is there fuller of miserable poor people than this place is, and yet what a poor appearance is there of such people At the hearing of the Word? But now those that have any ingenuity in them At all,
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First, When you come to hear the Word, if you would Sanctifie Gods Name, you must possess your souls with what it is that you are going to hear, That what you are to hear is the Word of God, That it is not the speaking of a man that you are going to attend upon:
First, When you come to hear the Word, if you would Sanctify God's Name, you must possess your Souls with what it is that you Are going to hear, That what you Are to hear is the Word of God, That it is not the speaking of a man that you Are going to attend upon:
For this cause also (saith he) thank we God without ceasing, because when ye received the Word of God, which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men,
For this cause also (Says he) thank we God without ceasing, Because when you received the Word of God, which you herd of us, you received it not as the word of men,
2 Possesse your hearts likewise with this consideration, that I come to hear the Word as an ordinance appointed by God to convey spiritual good to my soul,
2 Possess your hearts likewise with this consideration, that I come to hear the Word as an Ordinance appointed by God to convey spiritual good to my soul,
For men that are of understanding and parts, when they come to hear, this temptation is ready to come upon them, that except they hear some new thing that they did not understand before wherefore should they come? I am able to understand as much in such a point as can be said:
For men that Are of understanding and parts, when they come to hear, this temptation is ready to come upon them, that except they hear Some new thing that they did not understand before Wherefore should they come? I am able to understand as much in such a point as can be said:
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Now this is a great mistake, when you come to hear the Word, you do not come alwaies to hear what you did not know, it may be sometimes God may dart in some thing that you did not think of before, or so fully understand;
Now this is a great mistake, when you come to hear the Word, you do not come always to hear what you did not know, it may be sometime God may dart in Some thing that you did not think of before, or so Fully understand;
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You will say, Cannot we fit at home and reade a Sermon? But hath God appointed that the great Ordinance for the converting and the edifying of soules in the way of eternal life? True, there is some use of it,
You will say, Cannot we fit At home and read a Sermon? But hath God appointed that the great Ordinance for the converting and the edifying of Souls in the Way of Eternal life? True, there is Some use of it,
or in a further degree than it hath been conveyed before, And so you should come to hear the Word with your hearts possest with that meditation, That it is the Word of God,
or in a further degree than it hath been conveyed before, And so you should come to hear the Word with your hearts possessed with that meditation, That it is the Word of God,
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So that I come now in obedience to God, and in this do I testifie my respect to God, that I wil attend upon this Ordinance of His for the conveyance of spiritual good to me,
So that I come now in Obedience to God, and in this do I testify my respect to God, that I will attend upon this Ordinance of His for the conveyance of spiritual good to me,
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but because the waters of Jordan were the ordinance that God for that time had appointed to cure his Leprosie withall, he must come and wash in those waters rather than in any other:
but Because the waters of Jordan were the Ordinance that God for that time had appointed to cure his Leprosy withal, he must come and wash in those waters rather than in any other:
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and so in Hos. 10. The word of God you know is compared to seed in that Parable of Christ in Mat. 13. And an Auditory is compared to the ground, I suppose you are all acquainted with that parable of the sower, that it is to set out the Ministry of the Word,
and so in Hos. 10. The word of God you know is compared to seed in that Parable of christ in Mathew 13. And an Auditory is compared to the ground, I suppose you Are all acquainted with that parable of the sour, that it is to Set out the Ministry of the Word,
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as if one should sow seed upon green soil, sow it in the fields upon green grass, what would become of it? The ground must first be plowed for the preparation of the seed.
as if one should sow seed upon green soil, sow it in the fields upon green grass, what would become of it? The ground must First be plowed for the preparation of the seed.
But you will say, What is the meaning of the plowing of our hearts for the preparation of the Word? The meaning is nothing else but this, The work of humiliation, the humbling of the soul before the Lord when it doth come to heare Gods Word.
But you will say, What is the meaning of the plowing of our hearts for the preparation of the Word? The meaning is nothing Else but this, The work of humiliation, the humbling of the soul before the Lord when it does come to hear God's Word.
and so the Ministers of God are compared to plowmen in the word, He that puts his hand to the plow and looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of heaven.
and so the Ministers of God Are compared to Plowmen in the word, He that puts his hand to the blow and looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of heaven.
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but now, You that have heard the word often, and yet have not Sanctified Gods Name, there be truths that you have heard heretofore, that if you had made use of in private, to have plowed up your hearts, they would have prepared your hearts for the next time in hearing of the word,
but now, You that have herd the word often, and yet have not Sanctified God's Name, there be truths that you have herd heretofore, that if you had made use of in private, to have plowed up your hearts, they would have prepared your hearts for the next time in hearing of the word,
2 Secondly, t•• heart must be plowed by labouring to get out those thorns that are in the heart, those lusts that grow deep in the heart as thorns grow in the ground:
2 Secondly, t•• heart must be plowed by labouring to get out those thorns that Are in the heart, those Lustiest that grow deep in the heart as thorns grow in the ground:
as to be willing to profess against every known in that thou hast found in thy heart, labour to find out those lusts that are in thy heart and then profess against them, that thou art willing to have them to be ro•t•d out of thy heart,
as to be willing to profess against every known in that thou hast found in thy heart, labour to find out those Lustiest that Are in thy heart and then profess against them, that thou art willing to have them to be ro•t•d out of thy heart,
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if men and women would but do thus when they come to bear, that God might see this in them, that they have before they come profest g••n•t every known sin, This would be an execellent thing indeed.
if men and women would but do thus when they come to bear, that God might see this in them, that they have before they come professed g••n•t every known since, This would be an excellent thing indeed.
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3 Again in the third place, which will follow from hence, When thou comest to hear the Word, come with a Resolution to yeeld to what ever God shall reveal to be his mind, I am now going to hear thy Word O Lord, to wait upon thee, to know what thou hast to say to me:
3 Again in the third place, which will follow from hence, When thou Comest to hear the Word, come with a Resolution to yield to what ever God shall reveal to be his mind, I am now going to hear thy Word Oh Lord, to wait upon thee, to know what thou hast to say to me:
And thou that art the searcher of the secrets of all hearts, Thou knowest that I go with such a resolution to yeeld up my self to every truth of thine,
And thou that art the searcher of the secrets of all hearts, Thou Knowest that I go with such a resolution to yield up my self to every truth of thine,
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If you did come with such a resolution, Job, 32.34. That wich I know not, teach thou me, and if I have done iniquity, I will do no more. In Isa. 2.3.
If you did come with such a resolution, Job, 32.34. That which I know not, teach thou me, and if I have done iniquity, I will do no more. In Isaiah 2.3.
and over the fields, when you come together, and meet one with another as you walk over the fields, make use of this text, Oh that this prophesie might be fulfilled in your coming over the fields every Lords day morning and at other times, that you would say one to another,
and over the fields, when you come together, and meet one with Another as you walk over the fields, make use of this text, O that this prophesy might be fulfilled in your coming over the fields every lords day morning and At other times, that you would say one to Another,
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or when you call one upon another to go to hear, Come let us go up to the house of the Lord and he will teach us of his waies and we will walk in his paths.
or when you call one upon Another to go to hear, Come let us go up to the house of the Lord and he will teach us of his ways and we will walk in his paths.
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4 When you come to hear the word come with longing desires after the word, come with an appetite to it. As in 1 Pet. 2.2. As new born babes desire the sincere milk of the word that yee may grow thereby.
4 When you come to hear the word come with longing Desires After the word, come with an appetite to it. As in 1 Pet. 2.2. As new born babes desire the sincere milk of the word that ye may grow thereby.
That were excellent if every Lords day, and at other daies you did come as hungry to the Word as ever you went to your dinner or supper, The Word of God should be to you more than your appointed food, And then you are like to grow by it and to Sanctifie Gods Name in it.
That were excellent if every lords day, and At other days you did come as hungry to the Word as ever you went to your dinner or supper, The Word of God should be to you more than your appointed food, And then you Are like to grow by it and to Sanctify God's Name in it.
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thou hadest need to Pray, Lord, I go to such an Ordinance of thine, and I know there is no efficacy in it's self, it is not able to reach to such effects as I expect;
thou Hadst need to Pray, Lord, I go to such an Ordinance of thine, and I know there is no efficacy in it's self, it is not able to reach to such effects as I expect;
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Lord, my heart naturally is lockt up against thy Word, there are such wards in my heart, that except thou art pleased to put in a key that may fit my heart, it will never open;
Lord, my heart naturally is locked up against thy Word, there Are such wards in my heart, that except thou art pleased to put in a key that may fit my heart, it will never open;
he said unto the people, Set your hearts unto all the words which I testifie among you this day, which you shall command your Children to observe to do,
he said unto the people, Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify among you this day, which you shall command your Children to observe to do,
when you come to hear the word give diligent attention to what you hear In Acts 8.6. it is said, The people with one accord gave heed unto 〈 ◊ 〉 things which Philip spake. They gave heed, The word is used often in Scripture, sometimes it is used for to beware of a thing, Beware of the leven of the Pharisees, Beware of them:
when you come to hear the word give diligent attention to what you hear In Acts 8.6. it is said, The people with one accord gave heed unto 〈 ◊ 〉 things which Philip spoke. They gave heed, The word is used often in Scripture, sometime it is used for to beware of a thing, Beware of the leven of the Pharisees, Beware of them:
Now, though it is true, it is but a man, (that it may be is inferiour to most of you, that speaks) yet know in him it is the Lord of Heaven and Earth that speaks to you:
Now, though it is true, it is but a man, (that it may be is inferior to most of you, that speaks) yet know in him it is the Lord of Heaven and Earth that speaks to you:
So though you would not attend in respect of the Messenger so much, yet as it is the Son of God that is speaking to you, it may challenge your attention.
So though you would not attend in respect of the Messenger so much, yet as it is the Son of God that is speaking to you, it may challenge your attention.
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This day if you should hear a voice out of the clouds from Heaven speaking to you, would you not then listen? the truth is, we should listen as much to the voice of God in the Ministry of His Word:
This day if you should hear a voice out of the Clouds from Heaven speaking to you, would you not then listen? the truth is, we should listen as much to the voice of God in the Ministry of His Word:
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for there is an Angel that is come down from Heaven to speak: Now mark what is said, in Heb. 1.1. God who at sundry times, and in divers manners spake in times past to the Fathers by the Prophets, hath in these last daies spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds.
for there is an Angel that is come down from Heaven to speak: Now mark what is said, in Hebrew 1.1. God who At sundry times, and in diverse manners spoke in times passed to the Father's by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the world's.
My Brethren, the matters in the word are the great things of God, it is the voice of God, the great Mysteries of godlinesse, those deep things that the Angels themselves desire to pry into;
My Brothers, the matters in the word Are the great things of God, it is the voice of God, the great Mysteres of godliness, those deep things that the Angels themselves desire to pry into;
there the greatest things of Gods will, the greatest Councels of God that were kept hid from all eternity are opened to you in the Ministry of the word:
there the greatest things of God's will, the greatest Counsels of God that were kept hid from all eternity Are opened to you in the Ministry of the word:
We do not come to tell you tales, and the conceits of men, but to open the grea• Counsels of God, wherein the depth of the wisdom of God comes to be revealed to the children of men,
We do not come to tell you tales, and the conceits of men, but to open the grea• Counsels of God, wherein the depth of the Wisdom of God comes to be revealed to the children of men,
But know when you are called to hear the Word, you are called to hear that which may do you good forever, that for which you may blesse God for to all eternity with the Angels and Saints in the highest Heavens;
But know when you Are called to hear the Word, you Are called to hear that which may do you good forever, that for which you may bless God for to all eternity with the Angels and Saints in the highest Heavens;
Martha, Martha, thou art carefull and troubled about many things, but one thing is need•ull, and Mary hath chosen that good part which shall not be taken away from her.
Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things, but one thing is need•ull, and Marry hath chosen that good part which shall not be taken away from her.
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how would you be••r your selves to entertain him? But know, it is a more acceptable service to Jesus Christ to attend upon his Word then to provide for Him in your houses.
how would you be••r your selves to entertain him? But know, it is a more acceptable service to jesus christ to attend upon his Word then to provide for Him in your houses.
Now if God when we that are poor wretches speak to him shall bow his ear, bend his ear, open his ear, cause his ear to hear, much more should we when we come to attend upon him.
Now if God when we that Are poor wretches speak to him shall bow his ear, bend his ear, open his ear, cause his ear to hear, much more should we when we come to attend upon him.
2 Secondly, A• there must be attending to the word of God, so there must be an opening of the heart to receive what God speaks to you, it is true, it is the work of God to open the heart,
2 Secondly, A• there must be attending to the word of God, so there must be an opening of the heart to receive what God speaks to you, it is true, it is the work of God to open the heart,
it may be they get into thy eare, but that's not enough, they must get into thy heart, in Joh. 8.37. There Christ complains that his word had no place in them, that's a sad thing when the Word of God shall have no place in the heart.
it may be they get into thy ear, but that's not enough, they must get into thy heart, in John 8.37. There christ complains that his word had no place in them, that's a sad thing when the Word of God shall have no place in the heart.
That is the Second thing for the behaviour of the Soul in hearing. 3 The third thing is the careful applying of the Word, so in Pro. 2.2. There must be an applying of the heart to the word, and an applying of the word unto the heart.
That is the Second thing for the behaviour of the Soul in hearing. 3 The third thing is the careful applying of the Word, so in Pro 2.2. There must be an applying of the heart to the word, and an applying of the word unto the heart.
as now, Suppose thou comest to hear the Word, and thou hearest of some sin, that it may be thou knowest thou art guilty of, take the Word and lay it to thy heart and say, The Lord hath met with my soul this day, the Lord hath spoken to me, to the end that I might be humbled for this sin,
as now, Suppose thou Comest to hear the Word, and thou Hearst of Some since, that it may be thou Knowest thou art guilty of, take the Word and lay it to thy heart and say, The Lord hath met with my soul this day, the Lord hath spoken to me, to the end that I might be humbled for this since,
So, doth the Lord put thee upon a duty that concerns thee? acknowledge this, the Lord hath spoken to me this day and put me upon the reformation of my family,
So, does the Lord put thee upon a duty that concerns thee? acknowledge this, the Lord hath spoken to me this day and put me upon the Reformation of my family,
Is there a word presented? apply that, and let not the trouble of thy heart cause thee to cast off that word that God hath spoken to thee, The application of the word to the heart it is of marveilous use,
Is there a word presented? apply that, and let not the trouble of thy heart cause thee to cast off that word that God hath spoken to thee, The application of the word to the heart it is of marvelous use,
and the text saith He is c nvinced of all, 〈 … 〉, and then in verse 25. Thus are the secrets of his heart manifes•, and 〈 ◊ 〉 falling down on his face he worship• God and reports that God is in you of a truth:
and the text Says He is c nvinced of all, 〈 … 〉, and then in verse 25. Thus Are the secrets of his heart manifes•, and 〈 ◊ 〉 falling down on his face he worship• God and reports that God is in you of a truth:
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then he worships God, and saith that God certainly is in them, here's the reason now that when you come to hear the word you do not worship God because you apply it not to your selves, you are ready to say, this was well spoken to such a one,
then he worships God, and Says that God Certainly is in them, here's the reason now that when you come to hear the word you do not worship God Because you apply it not to your selves, you Are ready to say, this was well spoken to such a one,
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and it concerns such a one, but how doth it concern thy soul in particular? Sometimes the Lord doth even force men and women to apply it whether they will or no,
and it concerns such a one, but how does it concern thy soul in particular? Sometime the Lord does even force men and women to apply it whither they will or no,
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1 〈 ◊ 〉 the First place, Whatsoever comes in the Name of God to you, (except you know certainly it is not according to the written Word) you owe so much respect to it,
1 〈 ◊ 〉 the First place, Whatsoever comes in the Name of God to you, (except you know Certainly it is not according to the written Word) you owe so much respect to it,
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Oh that men would give but this respect to all things that they hear, never to cast them off till they have examined and tryed whether they be so or no.
O that men would give but this respect to all things that they hear, never to cast them off till they have examined and tried whither they be so or no.
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as to think thus, What it all that I hear spoken against my sin, which laies open the dangerous condition that my soul is in, prove to be true, what a case were I in then? This hath been the beginning of the conversion of many Souls, the having but such a thought as this, It may be things are not so terrible as I hear,
as to think thus, What it all that I hear spoken against my since, which lays open the dangerous condition that my soul is in, prove to be true, what a case were I in then? This hath been the beginning of the conversion of many Souls, the having but such a Thought as this, It may be things Are not so terrible as I hear,
Dare I venture my Soul and my eternal estate upon hopes that these things are not so bad as I hear? I beleeve if you would put your selves to it, you would think it a bold adventure,
Dare I venture my Soul and my Eternal estate upon hope's that these things Are not so bad as I hear? I believe if you would put your selves to it, you would think it a bold adventure,
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would I not then beleeve these things? Would I not then think what I hear out of the word to be true? It is an easie matter for men to reject the word while they have their healths, and prosperity.
would I not then believe these things? Would I not then think what I hear out of the word to be true? It is an easy matter for men to reject the word while they have their healths, and Prosperity.
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if you saw the infinite ocean of eternity before you, what would you say then? were the Word true yea or no? would you give beleif unto the suggestions of the Devil then? We find it by experience, That men that could easily cast off the word in their healths,
if you saw the infinite Ocean of eternity before you, what would you say then? were the Word true yea or no? would you give belief unto the suggestions of the devil then? We find it by experience, That men that could Easily cast off the word in their healths,
4 Consider, If thou doest not beleeve, what a case art thou in? Am I worse than the Devils themselves? The Scripture tels me, That the Devils beleeve and tremble;
4 Consider, If thou dost not believe, what a case art thou in? Am I Worse than the Devils themselves? The Scripture tells me, That the Devils believe and tremble;
THE next thing for the right behaviour of the Soul for Sanctifying Gods Name is this, We must receive the Word with meeknesse of Spirit, that you have in Jam. 1.21. Wherefore lay apart all filthiness, and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the ingrafted word which is 〈 … 〉 save your souls. Receive with meekness;
THE next thing for the right behaviour of the Soul for Sanctifying God's Name is this, We must receive the Word with meekness of Spirit, that you have in Jam. 1.21. Wherefore lay apart all filthiness, and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the ingrafted word which is 〈 … 〉 save your Souls. Receive with meekness;
that is, Such as when they find the Word come neer unto them, relating those sins that their Consciences tells them they are guilty of, their hearts rise against God and His Word, and Ministers too:
that is, Such as when they find the Word come near unto them, relating those Sins that their Consciences tells them they Are guilty of, their hearts rise against God and His Word, and Ministers too:
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Because it would pluck away some beloved corruption, because it rebukes them for some haunt of evill, some distemper of heart that they have been or are guilty of, it puts a shame upon them,
Because it would pluck away Some Beloved corruption, Because it rebukes them for Some haunt of evil, Some distemper of heart that they have been or Are guilty of, it puts a shame upon them,
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As we reade of that froward Prince Jehoiakim in the Prophesie of Jeremiah, that when the Roll was read in his hearing, (sitting in the winter time by a great fire) he took a pen-knife and cut it in pieces and threw it into the fire in anger:
As we read of that froward Prince Jehoiakim in the Prophesy of Jeremiah, that when the Roll was read in his hearing, (sitting in the winter time by a great fire) he took a penknife and Cut it in Pieces and threw it into the fire in anger:
6 The next thing for the Sanctifying Gods Name in the hearing of the word is this, We must hear it with a trembling heart, with fear as well as meekness,
6 The next thing for the Sanctifying God's Name in the hearing of the word is this, We must hear it with a trembling heart, with Fear as well as meekness,
How shall I be able to stand before this God that is so glorious? Saith God, Be not discouraged poor soul who doest tremble at my Word, for I look to you:
How shall I be able to stand before this God that is so glorious? Says God, Be not discouraged poor soul who dost tremble At my Word, for I look to you:
And then this is a further thing observable that God hath a regard to that soul that trembles at His Word rather than to any that should build the most sumptuous buildings in the world for Him,
And then this is a further thing observable that God hath a regard to that soul that trembles At His Word rather than to any that should built the most sumptuous buildings in the world for Him,
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but what do I regard that saith God? I regard one that trembls at my word more than that great house that you have built unto me, It is a notable Scripture to shew what a high respect God hath to one that trembls at His word, He regards them more than this glorious Temple, that was built unto Him;
but what do I regard that Says God? I regard one that trembls At my word more than that great house that you have built unto me, It is a notable Scripture to show what a high respect God hath to one that trembls At His word, He regards them more than this glorious Temple, that was built unto Him;
If you were able to build such a place as this was for the service of God, you would think it a great matter, it is not so much regarded as if you could bring a trembling heart to Gods word, that's a special thing wherein the Sanctifying of the Name of God consists,
If you were able to built such a place as this was for the service of God, you would think it a great matter, it is not so much regarded as if you could bring a trembling heart to God's word, that's a special thing wherein the Sanctifying of the Name of God consists,
and Moon and Stars, you that are Marriners you have seen much of the glory of God abroad that one would think might strike terrour into all your hearts,
and Moon and Stars, you that Are Mariners you have seen much of the glory of God abroad that one would think might strike terror into all your hearts,
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but know that there is more of the dreadfulness of Gods Name in His word than in all His works; In Psal. 138.2. Thou hast magnified thy Word above all thy Name;
but know that there is more of the dreadfulness of God's Name in His word than in all His works; In Psalm 138.2. Thou hast magnified thy Word above all thy Name;
the Word it is magnified above all the Name of God whatsoever, and it is a very good signe of a Spiritual enlightened Soul that can see the Name of God more magnified in His Word than in all His works besides;
the Word it is magnified above all the Name of God whatsoever, and it is a very good Signen of a Spiritual enlightened Soul that can see the Name of God more magnified in His Word than in all His works beside;
I appeal unto your Consciences in this thing, Have you ever seen the Name of God to be more magnified in His Word than in all His works? I may with very good confidence affirm this, that there is no godly soul upon the face of the earth, that hath the weakest degree of grace,
I appeal unto your Consciences in this thing, Have you ever seen the Name of God to be more magnified in His Word than in all His works? I may with very good confidence affirm this, that there is no godly soul upon the face of the earth, that hath the Weakest degree of grace,
And then further, When this is considered that the Word is that which bindeth the soul over, either to life or death, mens eternal estates are to be cast by the Word, certainly then it requires a trembling heart to hear that by which the eternal estate of man is to be cast, we do not Sanctifie Gods Name when we come to hear the Word,
And then further, When this is considered that the Word is that which binds the soul over, either to life or death, Mens Eternal estates Are to be cast by the Word, Certainly then it requires a trembling heart to hear that by which the Eternal estate of man is to be cast, we do not Sanctify God's Name when we come to hear the Word,
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and think their reach of wit or capacity is beyond the capacity of any that shall open the Word unto them (yet that were not so much if 〈 ◊ 〉 did but only rest upon the man,
and think their reach of wit or capacity is beyond the capacity of any that shall open the Word unto them (yet that were not so much if 〈 ◊ 〉 did but only rest upon the man,
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In Ezra 10.2, 3. Shechaniah the Son of Jehiel one of the Sons of Elam answered & said unto Ezra, we have transgressed against our God & have taken strange wives &c. Yet now there is hope in Israel concerning this thing,
In Ezra 10.2, 3. Shechaniah the Son of Jehiel one of the Sons of Elam answered & said unto Ezra, we have transgressed against our God & have taken strange wives etc. Yet now there is hope in Israel Concerning this thing,
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7 The next is a humble subjection to the Word that we hear, our hearts must bow to it, must lie under the word that we hear, it is a very remarkable Scripture that we have in 2 Chron.; 6.12.
7 The next is a humble subjection to the Word that we hear, our hearts must bow to it, must lie under the word that we hear, it is a very remarkable Scripture that we have in 2 Chronicles; 6.12.
It is a very strange expression as any we have in the Book of God, that Zedekiah a great King should be charged with this as a great sin that he did not humble himself, Humble himself,
It is a very strange expression as any we have in the Book of God, that Zedekiah a great King should be charged with this as a great since that he did not humble himself, Humble himself,
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so that if any truth comes to be delivered unto you, the Lord expects that you should fall down and yeeld obedience to it, whatsoever your thoughts, your judgements, your opinions have heretofore been, it there come any thing in the word against it you must submit your judgments, submit your very consciences, you must submit your wills, whatsoever your hearts have been set upon,
so that if any truth comes to be Delivered unto you, the Lord expects that you should fallen down and yield Obedience to it, whatsoever your thoughts, your Judgments, your opinions have heretofore been, it there come any thing in the word against it you must submit your Judgments, submit your very Consciences, you must submit your wills, whatsoever your hearts have been Set upon,
though it hath been never so contentful to your spirits before, yet now submit, and yeeld though it go never so cross unto your minds, your wils, your ends,
though it hath been never so contentful to your spirits before, yet now submit, and yield though it go never so cross unto your minds, your wills, your ends,
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yet all must be submitted, and laid down flat before the Word, so as to be willing to deny your selves of any thing in the world When a man or woman can say thus, Lord it is true, I confess before I heard thy word opened in the evidence and demonstration of the Spirit unto me, I was of such a mind,
yet all must be submitted, and laid down flat before the Word, so as to be willing to deny your selves of any thing in the world When a man or woman can say thus, Lord it is true, I confess before I herd thy word opened in the evidence and demonstration of the Spirit unto me, I was of such a mind,
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Now whatsoever becomes of my name, of my comforts, of my contentments in this world, Lord here I cast down all before thee, I submit unto thy Word; this is a gracious frame.
Now whatsoever becomes of my name, of my comforts, of my contentment's in this world, Lord Here I cast down all before thee, I submit unto thy Word; this is a gracious frame.
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So it should be the temper of such as hear the Word and desire to Sanctifie Gods Name in it, let the Word of God come this morning, let God speak and we will submit had we 600. necks, we will submit all we are,
So it should be the temper of such as hear the Word and desire to Sanctify God's Name in it, let the Word of God come this morning, let God speak and we will submit had we 600. necks, we will submit all we Are,
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But look to it, that if we do speak to you that which is the Word from the mouth of the Lord, know then that God expects that you should submit your estates, your souls, your bodies, all that you are and have to this word,
But look to it, that if we do speak to you that which is the Word from the Mouth of the Lord, know then that God expects that you should submit your estates, your Souls, your bodies, all that you Are and have to this word,
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& to think thus, well I must yeeld to it, this is the Word of God and if I do not yeeld to it I must expect the plagues and judgements of God to follow it:
& to think thus, well I must yield to it, this is the Word of God and if I do not yield to it I must expect the plagues and Judgments of God to follow it:
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You must receive the Word not only as the true Word of the Lord, but as the good Word of the Lord. In Thessalon. 2.10. we find it to be the cause of mens being given over to a spirit of delusion, Because they received not the Word of God in Love:
You must receive the Word not only as the true Word of the Lord, but as the good Word of the Lord. In Thessalonica. 2.10. we find it to be the cause of men's being given over to a Spirit of delusion, Because they received not the Word of God in Love:
Good is the word of the Lord to my soul. And we must receive it with joy too as well as with love; Prov. 2.10. When wisdom entereth into thy heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy Soul:
Good is the word of the Lord to my soul. And we must receive it with joy too as well as with love; Curae 2.10. When Wisdom entereth into thy heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy Soul:
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when the Word reveals some truth to thy understanding, and thou canst so receive it as it should be pleasant to thy soul, that thy soul rejoyces in it;
when the Word reveals Some truth to thy understanding, and thou Canst so receive it as it should be pleasant to thy soul, that thy soul rejoices in it;
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when a people can hear the word, and the word coming neer unto them, they can say, This word doth me good at the heart, it is pleasant to my soul, that is excellent. In Act. 2.41.
when a people can hear the word, and the word coming near unto them, they can say, This word does me good At the heart, it is pleasant to my soul, that is excellent. In Act. 2.41.
the godly are discribed, those that did receive the Word so as to sanctifie Gods Name in it by this, that they gladly received the Word and were baptized,
the godly Are described, those that did receive the Word so as to sanctify God's Name in it by this, that they gladly received the Word and were baptised,
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yet they received the word with j y And Herod it is said of him, That he heard John Baptist gladly: It seems then that it is not enough to receive it with gladness?
yet they received the word with j y And Herod it is said of him, That he herd John Baptist gladly: It seems then that it is not enough to receive it with gladness?
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If you ask me wherein it differs? I would Answer it differs thus, The gladness of an Hypocrite in receiving Gods Word, it ariseth either from the novelty of it,
If you ask me wherein it differs? I would Answer it differs thus, The gladness of an Hypocrite in receiving God's Word, it arises either from the novelty of it,
or else he is joyful from some other carnal excellencies that he finds going together with the Word, some esteem or honor that he shall get by it, some selvishnesse there is that makes his heart to be glad,
or Else he is joyful from Some other carnal excellencies that he finds going together with the Word, Some esteem or honour that he shall get by it, Some selvishnesse there is that makes his heart to be glad,
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But now this gladness that is spoken of in the Acts and in the Proverbs, it is the gladness that ariseth from the apprehension of the Spiritual excellencies that there are in the Word,
But now this gladness that is spoken of in the Acts and in the Proverbs, it is the gladness that arises from the apprehension of the Spiritual excellencies that there Are in the Word,
I see the Image of God in his Word, I see the very glass of Gods holiness in his Word, I feel that in the word that may bring my Soul to God, wherein my soul enjoyes communion with God and Jesus Christ,
I see the Image of God in his Word, I see the very glass of God's holiness in his Word, I feel that in the word that may bring my Soul to God, wherein my soul enjoys communion with God and jesus christ,
And then there is the stony ground, and the thorny ground, that is, those that hear with joy (as was spoken of before) but the cares of the world choak the seed of the Word;
And then there is the stony ground, and the thorny ground, that is, those that hear with joy (as was spoken of before) but the Cares of the world choke the seed of the Word;
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But then there is the good ground, that is, Those that receive the Seed of the Word into a good and honest heart, a good and an honest heart they are both joyned together.
But then there is the good ground, that is, Those that receive the Seed of the Word into a good and honest heart, a good and an honest heart they Are both joined together.
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A good heart is a heart (which as the Apo le saith in Jam. 1.21. and that place may very well come in here to be opened) is clensed from all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness.
A good heart is a heart (which as thee Upon le Says in Jam. 1.21. and that place may very well come in Here to be opened) is cleansed from all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness.
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And superfinity of naughtiness; by that I take is meant, as if the holy-Ghost should say, Do not think it enough for to purge away filthiness, that is notorious stinking evils, abominable sins, that you do not come with such filthy vile hearts,
And superfinity of naughtiness; by that I take is meant, as if the Holy Ghost should say, Do not think it enough for to purge away filthiness, that is notorious stinking evils, abominable Sins, that you do not come with such filthy vile hearts,
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Look into your hearts and affections, and see whatsoever you find there that is more than ought to be, runing out unto any thing that they should not, labour to purge out that saith he, do not satisfie your selves in any kind of evill whatsoever:
Look into your hearts and affections, and see whatsoever you find there that is more than ought to be, runing out unto any thing that they should not, labour to purge out that Says he, do not satisfy your selves in any kind of evil whatsoever:
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By honesty of heart, Certainly there is more meant than such a one that we cal an honest man, that is, a man that is honest in his dealings between man and man;
By honesty of heart, Certainly there is more meant than such a one that we call an honest man, that is, a man that is honest in his dealings between man and man;
so it goes out at the other? I fear there are some men and women that are accounted honest men and women in the world that can hardly give an accompt of any one Sermon they have heard in all their lives;
so it Goes out At the other? I Fear there Are Some men and women that Are accounted honest men and women in the world that can hardly give an account of any one Sermon they have herd in all their lives;
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By this honest heart I take therefore to be meant this, A heart that deals squarely and truly with God, behaving it self in a beseeming manner sutable to that Authority and Excellency that there is in the Word of God. As now for example:
By this honest heart I take Therefore to be meant this, A heart that deals squarely and truly with God, behaving it self in a beseeming manner suitable to that authority and Excellency that there is in the Word of God. As now for Exampl:
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An honest heart is one that hath received gracious principles, and accordingly he acteth, all the world cannot take him off from his principles of godliness that the Lord hath put into his heart.
an honest heart is one that hath received gracious principles, and accordingly he Acts, all the world cannot take him off from his principles of godliness that the Lord hath put into his heart.
2 Secondly, An honest man is one that provides things honest before men, that doth all things in a seemly way in all those relations that he hath unto others, that we account honesty:
2 Secondly, an honest man is one that provides things honest before men, that does all things in a seemly Way in all those relations that he hath unto Others, that we account honesty:
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So when a mans behaviour towards the Word is such as doth beseem the Word of that God with whom he hath to deal, That look what excellency, what glory, there is in the word of God, such a sutable behaviour there is in the heart of a man to it, this is an honest heart.
So when a men behaviour towards the Word is such as does beseem the Word of that God with whom he hath to deal, That look what excellency, what glory, there is in the word of God, such a suitable behaviour there is in the heart of a man to it, this is an honest heart.
10 A tenth particular is this, If we will Sanctifie Gods Name in the word, we must hide the Word in our hearts, we must not only hear the Word but keep it, preserve it,
10 A tenth particular is this, If we will Sanctify God's Name in the word, we must hide the Word in our hearts, we must not only hear the Word but keep it, preserve it,
For what is it to Sanctifie God (as we have opened before in the general) but such a behaviour towards Him as may testifie the Excellency of the Name of God,
For what is it to Sanctify God (as we have opened before in the general) but such a behaviour towards Him as may testify the Excellency of the Name of God,
so the behaviour of the soul in hearing the word must be such as must give a testimony to the Excellency of the word and manifest the high esteem I have of it.
so the behaviour of the soul in hearing the word must be such as must give a testimony to the Excellency of the word and manifest the high esteem I have of it.
but if I take it and lock it up and keep it under lock and key, I do thereby give a testimony of the esteem that I have of the excellency of that thing:
but if I take it and lock it up and keep it under lock and key, I do thereby give a testimony of the esteem that I have of the excellency of that thing:
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and I will make much of it, and although I forget other things, yet I hope I shall remember this, to Sanctifie Gods Name in hearing of the word, In Isa. 42.23. Hear (saith the holy-Ghost there) for the time to come:
and I will make much of it, and although I forget other things, yet I hope I shall Remember this, to Sanctify God's Name in hearing of the word, In Isaiah 42.23. Hear (Says the Holy Ghost there) for the time to come:
When we come to the word we must not only hearken for the present, as many of us while we are hearing, our hearts are stir'd for the present, Oh that we could but have that affection of heart alwaies,
When we come to the word we must not only harken for the present, as many of us while we Are hearing, our hearts Are stirred for the present, O that we could but have that affection of heart always,
as we have when we are hearing of the word, How many of you have said when you have been hearing such a Sermon, Oh then me thought I could have gone through fire and water for God:
as we have when we Are hearing of the word, How many of you have said when you have been hearing such a Sermon, O then me Thought I could have gone through fire and water for God:
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I but mark it, you must hear for afterwards. And in Psalm, 119.11. There the Prophet David profest that he did hide the word in his heart, the word was sweet unto him, Thy Word (saith he) have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against thee.
I but mark it, you must hear for afterwards. And in Psalm, 119.11. There the Prophet David professed that he did hide the word in his heart, the word was sweet unto him, Thy Word (Says he) have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against thee.
You that come and hear those Truths upon the Lords day if you would hide them thus in your hearts and keep them all the week, they would help you against the many temptations that you meet withall, you go abroad on the week daies into company,
You that come and hear those Truths upon the lords day if you would hide them thus in your hearts and keep them all the Week, they would help you against the many temptations that you meet withal, you go abroad on the Week days into company,
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and there you meet with a temptation and it overcomes you, and you •omplain, Alas I am weak, I have met with a temptation and it hath foil'd me? But had you hid the word that you heard on the Lords day in your heart, it would have kept you from the strength of your temptation that it should not have overcome you, those that are truly godly they have a care to hide the word in their hearts,
and there you meet with a temptation and it overcomes you, and you •omplain, Alas I am weak, I have met with a temptation and it hath foiled me? But had you hid the word that you herd on the lords day in your heart, it would have kept you from the strength of your temptation that it should not have overcome you, those that Are truly godly they have a care to hide the word in their hearts,
You say that you would fain withstand and not be overcome with temptations? why here is the way, hide the Word within thee that thou mayest not sin against him; And so in Pro. 2.1. you have a Scripture to the same purpose, about hiding the commandements within us.
You say that you would fain withstand and not be overcome with temptations? why Here is the Way, hide the Word within thee that thou Mayest not sin against him; And so in Pro 2.1. you have a Scripture to the same purpose, about hiding the Commandments within us.
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here is an excellent Scripture for all young men, you have your memories fresh, and if you will exercise your memories about any thing it should be in the Word of God, it is a comely and an excellent thing to see young ones to have the Word of God abiding in them, that if you come to them, not only a week but a month after they have heard the word they are able to give you an account of it:
Here is an excellent Scripture for all young men, you have your memories fresh, and if you will exercise your memories about any thing it should be in the Word of God, it is a comely and an excellent thing to see young ones to have the Word of God abiding in them, that if you come to them, not only a Week but a Monn After they have herd the word they Are able to give you an account of it:
and therefore when the wicked one comes with temptations the week after they are overcome by him but those that have the Word of God abiding in them they overcome the wicked one. And so in Joh. 8.31. you have a very remarkable Scripture for this purpose of keeping the Word after we have heard it.
and Therefore when the wicked one comes with temptations the Week After they Are overcome by him but those that have the Word of God abiding in them they overcome the wicked one. And so in John 8.31. you have a very remarkable Scripture for this purpose of keeping the Word After we have herd it.
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and yet saith Christ If ye continue in my Word then are you my Disciples, why, were they not the Disciples of Christ that did beleeve in him? By this beleeving therefore we must understand some kind of general notion that they had of Christ, they began to think that Christ might be the true Messias, some kind of imperfect beleeving they had,
and yet Says christ If you continue in my Word then Are you my Disciples, why, were they not the Disciples of christ that did believe in him? By this believing Therefore we must understand Some kind of general notion that they had of christ, they began to think that christ might be the true Messias, Some kind of imperfect believing they had,
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Holding fast the faithful word as you have been taught, that is the thing you should labour for, to hold fast the faithful word, hold it fast, that it may not be taken from you,
Holding fast the faithful word as you have been taught, that is the thing you should labour for, to hold fast the faithful word, hold it fast, that it may not be taken from you,
A man that hears the Word and doth not do it, he doth as it were reason thus, Those that do come to Church (as we use to say) those surely are Religious people,
A man that hears the Word and does not do it, he does as it were reason thus, Those that do come to Church (as we use to say) those surely Are Religious people,
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Thinkest thou this O man that judgest them that do such things, & doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? As if he should say, You have the word,
Thinkest thou this Oh man that Judges them that do such things, & dost the same, that thou shalt escape the judgement of God? As if he should say, You have the word,
this is dispising of the riches of the goodness of God towards you. And in Ppilipians, 2.16. you have a remarkable text where the holy Ghost saith of the Philipians, That he would have them hold forth the word of Life.
this is despising of the riches of the Goodness of God towards you. And in Ppilipians, 2.16. you have a remarkable text where the holy Ghost Says of the Philippians, That he would have them hold forth the word of Life.
this is to let, not only your light shine, but the light of the word shine before men that they may behold it and glorifie your Father which is in heaven.
this is to let, not only your Light shine, but the Light of the word shine before men that they may behold it and Glorify your Father which is in heaven.
So that now put all these Eleven Particulars together, and then you have made good that expression we find in Act. 13.48. That the Word of God was glorified.
So that now put all these Eleven Particulars together, and then you have made good that expression we find in Act. 13.48. That the Word of God was glorified.
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Put all these things together, I say, and learn to make conscience of Sanctifying Gods Name in hearing the Word, that so there may be none of you that may give any just occasion to others to say, Is this to hear Sermons? Do you get nothing else but this by hearing Sermons? If you should open the mouths of men to say so of you, the Word of God as much as lies in you would be disgraced by you;
Put all these things together, I say, and Learn to make conscience of Sanctifying God's Name in hearing the Word, that so there may be none of you that may give any just occasion to Others to say, Is this to hear Sermons? Do you get nothing Else but this by hearing Sermons? If you should open the mouths of men to say so of you, the Word of God as much as lies in you would be disgraced by you;
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now there is very much of God in his word, more of God there, than in al his works of Creation and Providence. In Psa. 138.2. Thou hast magnified thy Word above all thy Name.
now there is very much of God in his word, more of God there, than in all his works of Creation and Providence. In Psa. 138.2. Thou hast magnified thy Word above all thy Name.
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3 Thirdly, The Name of God must be Sanctified in the Word, because the word is very quick and lively, it works men or women to life or death, to salvation or damnation. In Heb: 4.12.
3 Thirdly, The Name of God must be Sanctified in the Word, Because the word is very quick and lively, it works men or women to life or death, to salvation or damnation. In Hebrew: 4.12.
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The Word of God is quick and powerfull, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit &c. It is very quick of opperation (the text saith;) that is,
The Word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and Spirit etc. It is very quick of operation (the text Says;) that is,
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Let them look to it now, God did forbear in the time of ignorance, but He will not forbear so when the word comes, Now is the Ax laid to the root of the tree:
Let them look to it now, God did forbear in the time of ignorance, but He will not forbear so when the word comes, Now is the Ax laid to the root of the tree:
And therefore that is very observable when Christ sends out His Discples to preach, in Mark 16.15, 16. Saith he, Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature,
And Therefore that is very observable when christ sends out His Disciples to preach, in Mark 16.15, 16. Says he, Go you into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature,
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and then when we come to the use of Exhortation, to exhort you to Sanctifie the Name of God, there we shall shew you likewise how God will Sanctifie His Name in wayes of mercy upon those that do Sanctifie Him in wayes of obedience in Hearing of His word.
and then when we come to the use of Exhortation, to exhort you to Sanctify the Name of God, there we shall show you likewise how God will Sanctify His Name in ways of mercy upon those that do Sanctify Him in ways of Obedience in Hearing of His word.
and make it a matter of nothing whether they come to hear it or no: Saith Christ in Joh. 8.47. He that is of God heareth my Word, ye therefore hear them not because ye are not of God.
and make it a matter of nothing whither they come to hear it or not: Says christ in John 8.47. He that is of God hears my Word, you Therefore hear them not Because you Are not of God.
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Certainly he that hath the knowledge of God, and any interest in God, and that belongs unto Him, nothing is more sweet to him than the hearing of His word,
Certainly he that hath the knowledge of God, and any Interest in God, and that belongs unto Him, nothing is more sweet to him than the hearing of His word,
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How many live without God in the world, and do declare to al the world that they are not of God• they have no part nor portion in God in that they hear not His word.
How many live without God in the world, and do declare to all the world that they Are not of God• they have no part nor portion in God in that they hear not His word.
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The eyes of the fool (saith Solomon) are in all the corners of the earth, up and down wandring, little minding that you are come to hear God Himself speak to you in the Ministry of man.
The eyes of the fool (Says Solomon) Are in all the corners of the earth, up and down wandering, little minding that you Are come to hear God Himself speak to you in the Ministry of man.
And that that is the signification of it, If you compare it with Luke 12.18. you shall find that there is the same word used, where speaking of those that were invited to the supper, it is said, They all with one consent began to make excuse;
And that that is the signification of it, If you compare it with Lycia 12.18. you shall find that there is the same word used, where speaking of those that were invited to the supper, it is said, They all with one consent began to make excuse;
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and you begin to think that it may concern you, and your consciences begin to stir, take heed that you do not shift Him off, take heed that you do not put away the Word from you by any kind of pretence whatsoever. (It may be) you will say,
and you begin to think that it may concern you, and your Consciences begin to stir, take heed that you do not shift Him off, take heed that you do not put away the Word from you by any kind of pretence whatsoever. (It may be) you will say,
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But though it may be the hearts of men are not so notoriously rebellious as to resolve to sin against the Word, which they will acknowledge to be the Word of God,
But though it may be the hearts of men Are not so notoriously rebellious as to resolve to sin against the Word, which they will acknowledge to be the Word of God,
but it is presently gone, so that they are far from holding the Word, far from keeping it in their hearts Oh how many of you have been stirr•d when you have been hearing the Word!
but it is presently gone, so that they Are Far from holding the Word, Far from keeping it in their hearts O how many of you have been stirr•d when you have been hearing the Word!
I only name this because of that notable Scripture we have, In Deut. 29.18, 19. saith Moses there to them, Take heed, lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood, (what's that root that beareth gall and wormwood?) And it come to pass when he beareth the words of this curse, that he bless himself in his heart, saying, I shall have peace,
I only name this Because of that notable Scripture we have, In Deuteronomy 29.18, 19. Says Moses there to them, Take heed, lest there should be among you a root that bears Gall and wormwood, (what's that root that bears Gall and wormwood?) And it come to pass when he bears the words of this curse, that he bless himself in his heart, saying, I shall have peace,
but meer wind, let the Minister say what he will, and talk as long as he will, I will go on in my way, I shall do well enough, that which he saith it is but his opinion, I say when men can bless themselves thus in their way,
but mere wind, let the Minister say what he will, and talk as long as he will, I will go on in my Way, I shall do well enough, that which he Says it is but his opinion, I say when men can bless themselves thus in their Way,
But I should quickly be prevented if I should lanch into this argument, to reprove the several waies of sinning against God in the hearing of his Word.
But I should quickly be prevented if I should launch into this argument, to reprove the several ways of sinning against God in the hearing of his Word.
And therefore I leave those and come to shew what a fearful thing it is for men and women not to Sanctifie the Name of God in the hearing of his Word, that so you may see that God will have his Name Sanctified upon them. And they are these;
And Therefore I leave those and come to show what a fearful thing it is for men and women not to Sanctify the Name of God in the hearing of his Word, that so you may see that God will have his Name Sanctified upon them. And they Are these;
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if you Sanctifie not the Name of God, to hear as you ought and to profit by it, I say you lose the greatest opportunity for good that is in the world? Oh what hast thou lost that hast lived many yeers under the Ministry of the Gospel,
if you Sanctify not the Name of God, to hear as you ought and to profit by it, I say you loose the greatest opportunity for good that is in the world? O what hast thou lost that haste lived many Years under the Ministry of the Gospel,
2 In the Second place, Know that this word that is appointed by God for the conveyance of so much mercy to his elect, it will prove to be the greatest aggravation of thy sin that can be;
2 In the Second place, Know that this word that is appointed by God for the conveyance of so much mercy to his elect, it will prove to be the greatest aggravation of thy since that can be;
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Whosoever shall not receive you (saith Christ to his Disciples) nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or City, shake off the dust of your feet;
Whosoever shall not receive you (Says christ to his Disciples) nor hear your words, when you depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet;
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their very dust must be shaken off in token of indignation, and it shall be more easie for the Land of Sodom and Gomorah in the day of judgment, than for that place:
their very dust must be shaken off in token of Indignation, and it shall be more easy for the Land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgement, than for that place:
You would be very loth to be in a worse condition than Sodom and Gomorah that was consumed by fire from heaven, And now suffer the vengeance of eternal fire, Jude, 7. Certainly they shall not be so deep in judgments as those that live under the Ministry of the word and Sanctifie not the Name of God in it.
You would be very loath to be in a Worse condition than Sodom and Gomorrah that was consumed by fire from heaven, And now suffer the vengeance of Eternal fire, U^de, 7. Certainly they shall not be so deep in Judgments as those that live under the Ministry of the word and Sanctify not the Name of God in it.
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Your sin is of a deeper dye, than the sin of the Heathens, yea and in some respects than the sin of the Devils, they never had the word of the Gospel sent to be preached to them;
Your since is of a Deeper die, than the since of the heathens, yea and in Some respects than the since of the Devils, they never had the word of the Gospel sent to be preached to them;
and therefore this will aggravate your sin not only beyond heathens but beyond Devils. Look to it then that Gods Name be Sanctified in the hearing of his Word.
and Therefore this will aggravate your since not only beyond Heathens but beyond Devils. Look to it then that God's Name be Sanctified in the hearing of his Word.
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3 Thirdly, Know that so much as the word is rejected, Jesus Christ is rejected; Luk. 10.16. He that dispiseth you dispiseth me, and he that dispiseth me dispiseth him that sent me.
3 Thirdly, Know that so much as the word is rejected, jesus christ is rejected; Luk. 10.16. He that despiseth you despiseth me, and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.
Therefore in Mat. 28.18, 19. when Christ sends forth his Disciples to preach, he makes this preface, All power is given unto me in heaven and earth, go ye therefore and teach:
Therefore in Mathew 28.18, 19. when christ sends forth his Disciples to preach, he makes this preface, All power is given unto me in heaven and earth, go you Therefore and teach:
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As if he should say, I having received all power in heaven and earth, through the power I received I send you to preach, and I'le be with you to the end of the world:
As if he should say, I having received all power in heaven and earth, through the power I received I send you to preach, and I'll be with you to the end of the world:
Luk. 16.31 If they hear not Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be perswaded though one rose from the dead, saith Abraham. Certainly that man or woman that shall not be wrought upon by the word so as to Sanctifie Gods Name in it, I say to such,
Luk. 16.31 If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rose from the dead, Says Abraham. Certainly that man or woman that shall not be wrought upon by the word so as to Sanctify God's Name in it, I say to such,
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If one should rise from the dead they would not have their hearts wrought upon, and therefore much less are they like to be wrought upon by afflictions.
If one should rise from the dead they would not have their hearts wrought upon, and Therefore much less Are they like to be wrought upon by afflictions.
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no surely, if this that is the great Ordinance to bring men to God shall not work upon you so as God shall be honoured in it• you cannot expect that sickness and affliction should do it, no if one should come from the dead to tell you of all the miseries that were there, certainly if the word work not upon you, that will not do it.
not surely, if this that is the great Ordinance to bring men to God shall not work upon you so as God shall be honoured in it• you cannot expect that sickness and affliction should do it, no if one should come from the dead to tell you of all the misery's that were there, Certainly if the word work not upon you, that will not do it.
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It is true, the word is but a weak thing in it self, but here lies the strength, that it is an Ordinance of God appointed for to work upon the hearts of men therefore if this work not upon you to give God glory in the hearing of it;
It is true, the word is but a weak thing in it self, but Here lies the strength, that it is an Ordinance of God appointed for to work upon the hearts of men Therefore if this work not upon you to give God glory in the hearing of it;
5 Fiftly, When the word works not upon men, it is a dreadful sign of Reprobation If our Gospel be hid (saith the Apostle in 2 Cor 4 3.) it is hid to those that are lost.
5 Fifty, When the word works not upon men, it is a dreadful Signen of Reprobation If our Gospel be hid (Says the Apostle in 2 Cor 4 3.) it is hid to those that Are lost.
It is a dreadful Argument that here is a lost creature, one that God intends no good to. One •he Lord works upon, perhaps he lets pass another, one in a family and not in another.
It is a dreadful Argument that Here is a lost creature, one that God intends no good to. One •he Lord works upon, perhaps he lets pass Another, one in a family and not in Another.
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And then Secondly, For the Lord to leave them to themselves, so as the Ministry of the Word shal not work upon them, that they shall be by Gods providence so disopsed of,
And then Secondly, For the Lord to leave them to themselves, so as the Ministry of the Word shall not work upon them, that they shall be by God's providence so disopsed of,
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And how canst thou expect that the Word should sanctifie any thing unto thee, seeing that thou dost not make conscience of Sanctifying Gods Name in the word? The godly think thus, 'Tis the Word that must Sanctifie all things to my Soul,
And how Canst thou expect that the Word should sanctify any thing unto thee, seeing that thou dost not make conscience of Sanctifying God's Name in the word? The godly think thus, It's the Word that must Sanctify all things to my Soul,
You therefore that can fit under it, and make not conscience of Sanctifying Gods Name in it, I say you cannot expect no sanctified use of any thing that you have in this world.
You Therefore that can fit under it, and make not conscience of Sanctifying God's Name in it, I say you cannot expect no sanctified use of any thing that you have in this world.
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There is a notable Scripture for this in Heb. 6.7, 8. where the Apostle compares the Word to the rain that fals upon the ground, For the earth that drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it,
There is a notable Scripture for this in Hebrew 6.7, 8. where the Apostle compares the Word to the rain that falls upon the ground, For the earth that Drinketh in the rain that comes oft upon it,
The meaning is this plainly, The rain here is the Word, and the good hearers they are like the ground that receive the rain and bring forth fruit, and receive a blessing:
The meaning is this plainly, The rain Here is the Word, and the good hearers they Are like the ground that receive the rain and bring forth fruit, and receive a blessing:
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But now ill hearers that do not Sanctifie Gods Name in His Word, they are like ground that receive the rain as much as the other, hear as many Sermons as the other,
But now ill hearers that do not Sanctify God's Name in His Word, they Are like ground that receive the rain as much as the other, hear as many Sermons as the other,
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but some there are that are under an actual curse, and saith God, Well, My word shall never do good to this soul, such a one hath sate under it thus long,
but Some there Are that Are under an actual curse, and Says God, Well, My word shall never do good to this soul, such a one hath sat under it thus long,
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Like as in Luk. 14. where those that made excuses when they were bidden to the Supper, the text saith at length, That the Master of the feast was angry (which was God Himself that invited them by the Gospel to partake of His Son;
Like as in Luk. 14. where those that made excuses when they were bidden to the Supper, the text Says At length, That the Master of the feast was angry (which was God Himself that invited them by the Gospel to partake of His Son;
and when men would not come in but make excuses, and refused the offer of the Gospel,) Verily (saith he) none of those men that were bidden shall tast of my Supper.
and when men would not come in but make excuses, and refused the offer of the Gospel,) Verily (Says he) none of those men that were bidden shall taste of my Supper.
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Now the Lord deliver you from having this curse pronounced against you, but yet I beseech you tremble at this Scripture in the Hebrews, They are nigh to cursing.
Now the Lord deliver you from having this curse pronounced against you, but yet I beseech you tremble At this Scripture in the Hebrews, They Are High to cursing.
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and yet hath made excuses, and put off all, he shall never taste of my Supper, of the good things in Jesus Christ, the word that hath been so rejected shall never do them good more;
and yet hath made excuses, and put off all, he shall never taste of my Supper, of the good things in jesus christ, the word that hath been so rejected shall never do them good more;
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but who knows what the next actuall rebellion against the Lord in His word may do to bring the curse upon thee? And then if so, the next part of the verse will prove to be thy portion, Whose end is to be burned.
but who knows what the next actual rebellion against the Lord in His word may do to bring the curse upon thee? And then if so, the next part of the verse will prove to be thy portion, Whose end is to be burned.
but now, where Gods Name is not Sanctified it is turned quite contrary, so the Aposte in 2 Cor. 2.16. To the one we are the savour of death unto death, and to the other the savour of life unto life:
but now, where God's Name is not Sanctified it is turned quite contrary, so the Apost in 2 Cor. 2.16. To the one we Are the savour of death unto death, and to the other the savour of life unto life:
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It is a dreadful thing that the good word of God in which there is such treasures of Gods mercy, wherein the councels of God, concerning mans eternal estate comes to be revealed, that this should prove to be the savour of deah unto death unto any soul, that is, to have such an efficacy in it,
It is a dreadful thing that the good word of God in which there is such treasures of God's mercy, wherein the Counsels of God, Concerning men Eternal estate comes to be revealed, that this should prove to be the savour of Deah unto death unto any soul, that is, to have such an efficacy in it,
That in Isa. 6.9, 10. is remarkable for this, and the rather because I find it so often quoted by Christ, I think it is quoted three or four times in the Gospel, And he said, Go and tell this people, hear ye indeed,
That in Isaiah 6.9, 10. is remarkable for this, and the rather Because I find it so often quoted by christ, I think it is quoted three or four times in the Gospel, And he said, Go and tell this people, hear you indeed,
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but here the Prophet is sent to shut their eyes that they may not be converted, this is dreadfull, this is for the punishment of some former neglect of the word of God sent unto this People, above all Judgments you should be afraid of this;
but Here the Prophet is sent to shut their eyes that they may not be converted, this is dreadful, this is for the punishment of Some former neglect of the word of God sent unto this People, above all Judgments you should be afraid of this;
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In Ezek. 14. we have a dreadful expression to this purpose by the Prophet there, where the Lord saith, that the people did come to enquire of him, with setting up their Idols in their hearts,
In Ezekiel 14. we have a dreadful expression to this purpose by the Prophet there, where the Lord Says, that the people did come to inquire of him, with setting up their Idols in their hearts,
If men come to the Ministry of the Word with their beloved sins, and resolve they will not part with them, the Lord many times in His just judgement suffers some things in the Word to be accidentally a means to harden them in that sin of theirs, I will answer them according to their Idoll, those men are in a dreadful estate whose hearts come to be hardned by the word.
If men come to the Ministry of the Word with their Beloved Sins, and resolve they will not part with them, the Lord many times in His just judgement suffers Some things in the Word to be accidentally a means to harden them in that since of theirs, I will answer them according to their Idol, those men Are in a dreadful estate whose hearts come to be hardened by the word.
9 Ninthly, If thou doest not Sanctifie Gods Name in the hearing of the Word, what comfort canst thou ever have by the Word in the day of thy affliction? Certainly when the day of thy affliction comes,
9 Ninthly, If thou dost not Sanctify God's Name in the hearing of the Word, what Comfort Canst thou ever have by the Word in the day of thy affliction? Certainly when the day of thy affliction comes,
but thou having been exercised in the word so much, and Gods Name not Sanctified, thou must not expect to have thy soul comforted in the day of thy affliction.
but thou having been exercised in the word so much, and God's Name not Sanctified, thou must not expect to have thy soul comforted in the day of thy affliction.
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many came to apply comfortable Scriptures to him, and he himself for a while did take those Scriptures and lay them upon his heart to pacifie his troubled conscience,
many Come to apply comfortable Scriptures to him, and he himself for a while did take those Scriptures and lay them upon his heart to pacify his troubled conscience,
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but a little before he dyed, he cries out with a most fearful terror, There is a fair plaister made but it will not stick on, it will not stick on, so dyed dispairing.
but a little before he died, he cries out with a most fearful terror, There is a fair plaster made but it will not stick on, it will not stick on, so died despairing.
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but canst thou expect that hast not Sanctified Gods Name in thy life time that it shall stick upon thy soul in the day of thy affliction? never expect it,
but Canst thou expect that hast not Sanctified God's Name in thy life time that it shall stick upon thy soul in the day of thy affliction? never expect it,
The Lord in his Word cries to thee, Oh thou sinful soul who art going on in the waies of sin and eternal destruction, Return, return, that is the way that will bring thee to eternal miseries,
The Lord in his Word cries to thee, O thou sinful soul who art going on in the ways of since and Eternal destruction, Return, return, that is the Way that will bring thee to Eternal misery's,
Thus the Lord cries and call to day to day, and thou stoppest thy eare, Oh how just is it with God to stop his eare from thy crying and calling in the day of thy affliction.
Thus the Lord cries and call to day to day, and thou stoppest thy ear, O how just is it with God to stop his ear from thy crying and calling in the day of thy affliction.
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10 Further, Know that thou that doest not Sanctifie the Name of God in his Word that all the Word of God will be made good one day upon thee, God hath his time to magnifie his Law and to make it honourable, Isa. 42.21.
10 Further, Know that thou that dost not Sanctify the Name of God in his Word that all the Word of God will be made good one day upon thee, God hath his time to magnify his Law and to make it honourable, Isaiah 42.21.
You slight Gods Law, you slight his Word, and dispise it, but God will magnifie it and make it honourable, there is not any sentence that thou hast heard in the word,
You slight God's Law, you slight his Word, and despise it, but God will magnify it and make it honourable, there is not any sentence that thou hast herd in the word,
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but though God be merciful & hath regard to his creatures, yet the Lord hath ten thousand times more regard to his word than to all the souls of men and women in the world,
but though God be merciful & hath regard to his creatures, yet the Lord hath ten thousand times more regard to his word than to all the Souls of men and women in the world,
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and God will stand to make that good, he will not have such regard to that wretched vile sinful soul of thine as not to honour his Word, he will honour his Word whatsoever becomes of thee,
and God will stand to make that good, he will not have such regard to that wretched vile sinful soul of thine as not to honour his Word, he will honour his Word whatsoever becomes of thee,
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this Book of God out of which we preach, and those truths that we delivered to you from this word, they must be called over again at the great day to judge your souls by, the sentence of every one of your eternal estates must be tryed out of this book:
this Book of God out of which we preach, and those truths that we Delivered to you from this word, they must be called over again At the great day to judge your Souls by, the sentence of every one of your Eternal estates must be tried out of this book:
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and would speak very savourly where they came, afterwards beginning by degrees to neglect the Word, the Lord hath blasted them, their gifts have withered, the common gifts of the Spirit have been taken from them.
and would speak very savourly where they Come, afterwards beginning by Degrees to neglect the Word, the Lord hath blasted them, their Gifts have withered, the Common Gifts of the Spirit have been taken from them.
(It is an Exhortation that follows upon the parable of the Sower that went out to sow) because it is so that when the word is sowen as seed, there is so little of it doth prosper,
(It is an Exhortation that follows upon the parable of the Sour that went out to sow) Because it is so that when the word is sown as seed, there is so little of it does prosper,
Oh that the Lord by this would cause some thing to stick upon your hearts, that what hath been preached in this point may be made useful for many Sermons afterwards!
O that the Lord by this would cause Some thing to stick upon your hearts, that what hath been preached in this point may be made useful for many Sermons afterwards!
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Oh that God would make every one of you to be a means to glorifie the word of God! That should be our care that the word of God may be glorified by us;
O that God would make every one of you to be a means to Glorify the word of God! That should be our care that the word of God may be glorified by us;
but yet go on in this, and labour every one of you that it may be more glorified, that you may manifest the power of the word in your conversations, that all that do behold you may glorifie the word and say, Oh what hath the Lord wrought in such a place, in such families, families that were wretched, vile, carnal,
but yet go on in this, and labour every one of you that it may be more glorified, that you may manifest the power of the word in your conversations, that all that do behold you may Glorify the word and say, O what hath the Lord wrought in such a place, in such families, families that were wretched, vile, carnal,
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and liv'd without God in the world, Prophane, Swearers, foul-mouth'd, Unclean; Now since they have attended upon the word, how hath it wrought upon them!
and lived without God in the world, Profane, Swearers, Foulmouthed, Unclean; Now since they have attended upon the word, how hath it wrought upon them!
That the carnal husband may say, since such time as my wife hath attended upon the word I have seen a Beauty in her conversation, she is more holy, more gentle, and meek;
That the carnal husband may say, since such time as my wife hath attended upon the word I have seen a Beauty in her Conversation, she is more holy, more gentle, and meek;
Oh that the word may be thus glorified. Take heed I beseech you that the Word be not blasphemed by any of you: In Tit. 2.5. there the Apostle gives divers exhortations, and among others to wives, and to servants, To be discreet, chast, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the Word of God be not blasphemed;
O that the word may be thus glorified. Take heed I beseech you that the Word be not blasphemed by any of you: In Tit. 2.5. there the Apostle gives diverse exhortations, and among Others to wives, and to Servants, To be discreet, chaste, keepers At home, good, obedient to their own Husbands, that the Word of God be not blasphemed;
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nor any of your friends may blaspheme the Word, and say, What, do you get this by going to Sermons? Oh it should pierce your hearts when as your consciences tell you that you have given cause whereby the Word of God should be blasphemed:
nor any of your Friends may Blaspheme the Word, and say, What, do you get this by going to Sermons? O it should pierce your hearts when as your Consciences tell you that you have given cause whereby the Word of God should be blasphemed:
And here we might fall into a commendation of the word of the Gospel, and if I should give way to that a great deal of time would quickly be gone, I wil only give you one Scripture for your encouragement to Sanctifie Gods Name in the hearing of his word by way of commendation of it.
And Here we might fallen into a commendation of the word of the Gospel, and if I should give Way to that a great deal of time would quickly be gone, I will only give you one Scripture for your encouragement to Sanctify God's Name in the hearing of his word by Way of commendation of it.
It is Rom. 10.5. (a place I am afraid you have not had the sweetness of it for the want of understanding it) It is quoted out of Deut. For Moses describeth the Righteousness which is of the Law, that the man which doth those things shall live by them.
It is Rom. 10.5. (a place I am afraid you have not had the sweetness of it for the want of understanding it) It is quoted out of Deuteronomy For Moses Describeth the Righteousness which is of the Law, that the man which does those things shall live by them.
I confess it the Apostle Paul had not quoted this place out of Deut. and thus interpreted it, who could ever have thought in reading of Deut. that by the one had bin meant the word of the Law,
I confess it the Apostle Paul had not quoted this place out of Deuteronomy and thus interpreted it, who could ever have Thought in reading of Deuteronomy that by the one had been meant the word of the Law,
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If you come meerly to hear the Law preached, and not in an Evangelical way, you may hear it a hundred times and it will never be written in your hearts;
If you come merely to hear the Law preached, and not in an Evangelical Way, you may hear it a hundred times and it will never be written in your hearts;
whether that place be prepared for him or no? It is a phrase that only expresseth an uncertainty that one cannot be satisfied about his eternal estate,
whither that place be prepared for him or no? It is a phrase that only Expresses an uncertainty that one cannot be satisfied about his Eternal estate,
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And that is the word that we preach, that saith, Rom. 10.9. If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt beleeve in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
And that is the word that we preach, that Says, Rom. 10.9. If thou shalt confess with thy Mouth the Lord jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Oh now the good word of the Gospel how should we prize it, and keep it in our hearts? for thats in our hearts that wil assure us of our salvation to all eternity,
O now the good word of the Gospel how should we prize it, and keep it in our hearts? for thats in our hearts that will assure us of our salvation to all eternity,
but now if thou hast the word of the Gospel within thee, if that prevails in thy Soul, thou hast alwaies got something in thy heart that will tell thee how things are with thee in heaven,
but now if thou hast the word of the Gospel within thee, if that prevails in thy Soul, thou hast always god something in thy heart that will tell thee how things Are with thee in heaven,
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Oh who would not Sanctifie the Name of God in hearing of his Word, seeing it is such a blessed Word wherein the Gospel is opened with more clearness than it hath been to many of our fore-fathers.
O who would not Sanctify the Name of God in hearing of his Word, seeing it is such a blessed Word wherein the Gospel is opened with more clearness than it hath been to many of our Forefathers.
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and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father, Knowing Brethren, beloved your election of God;
and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord jesus christ, in the sighed of God and our Father, Knowing Brothers, Beloved your election of God;
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You that are women, would not you have accounted it a great happiness if Christ had been borne in your wombes? Now if thou comest to the hearing of the word,
You that Are women, would not you have accounted it a great happiness if christ had been born in your wombs? Now if thou Comest to the hearing of the word,
In Luk. 11.27, 28. And it came to pass as he spake these things, that a certain woman of the company lift up her voice and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee,
In Luk. 11.27, 28. And it Come to pass as he spoke these things, that a certain woman of the company lift up her voice and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bore thee,
Me thinks this one Scripture should be such a Scripture for women, to cause them to Sanctifie Gods Name in hearing of the word, instead of a hundred Scriptures;
Me thinks this one Scripture should be such a Scripture for women, to cause them to Sanctify God's Name in hearing of the word, instead of a hundred Scriptures;
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You will be an honour to them, before the Lord, and his Saints and Angels. In Phil. 2.16. Holding forth (saith the text) the word of life. This is the duty of all the hearers of the word that they must hold forth the word of life;
You will be an honour to them, before the Lord, and his Saints and Angels. In Philip 2.16. Holding forth (Says the text) the word of life. This is the duty of all the hearers of the word that they must hold forth the word of life;
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Let that be one motive among the rest, saith the Apostle, this will be such a glory to me, that I in the day of Jesus Christ shall rejoyce that I have not laboured in vain, I shall bless God for all my studies and care,
Let that be one motive among the rest, Says the Apostle, this will be such a glory to me, that I in the day of jesus christ shall rejoice that I have not laboured in vain, I shall bless God for all my studies and care,
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Would it not do good to any whose hearts are faithful to think this, that their holding forth the word of life will not only be a glory to God, which is the cheif,
Would it not do good to any whose hearts Are faithful to think this, that their holding forth the word of life will not only be a glory to God, which is the chief,
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and make it honorable, for thee then to think, This is the Word that spoke to my heart at such and such a time, this is that word that I did reverence, that I did obey, that I did love, that I made to be the joy of my heart, this Word the Lord now doth magnifie and make to be honorable;
and make it honourable, for thee then to think, This is the Word that spoke to my heart At such and such a time, this is that word that I did Reverence, that I did obey, that I did love, that I made to be the joy of my heart, this Word the Lord now does magnify and make to be honourable;
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and most that would open the word unto us, say, that especially it was taken from the practise of Souldiers, who when they came and listed themselves, bound themselves in a solemn oath to be faithful to their Captain,
and most that would open the word unto us, say, that especially it was taken from the practice of Soldiers, who when they Come and listed themselves, bound themselves in a solemn oath to be faithful to their Captain,
and the oath, they were wont to call Sacramentum, A Sacrament. Now in regard that Christians when they come to this Ordinance, they come to seale a Covenant with God,
and the oath, they were wont to call Sacramentum, A Sacrament. Now in regard that Christians when they come to this Ordinance, they come to seal a Covenant with God,
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and though they do not formally and explicitely take an oath, yet they bind themselves in a holy Covenant, which hath the strength even of an oath in it; (For a solemn Promise to the high God hath the strength of an oath in it) and from thence they were cal'd by these names, Sacraments: but that for the word, that you may understand it.
and though they do not formally and explicitly take an oath, yet they bind themselves in a holy Covenant, which hath the strength even of an oath in it; (For a solemn Promise to the high God hath the strength of an oath in it) and from thence they were called by these names, Sacraments: but that for the word, that you may understand it.
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The Cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the Communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the Communion of the body of Christ? I say we are now treating about this point,
The Cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the Communion of the blood of christ? The bred which we break, is it not the Communion of the body of christ? I say we Are now treating about this point,
then possibly those Creatures that we have to deal with, are able of themselves to covey to us, we come for a higher good than to tast a piece of bread,
then possibly those Creatures that we have to deal with, Are able of themselves to covey to us, we come for a higher good than to taste a piece of bred,
had not God instituted and appointed these Creatures, Bread and Wine, and the actions about them to be the means of Conveyance of blessing unto as, it had been Will-worship for us to have expected any further presence of God in such Creatures,
had not God instituted and appointed these Creatures, Bred and Wine, and the actions about them to be the means of Conveyance of blessing unto as, it had been Will-worship for us to have expected any further presence of God in such Creatures,
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only when godly people take them, and receive them as blessings sanctified by the word, they take them as the blessings of God that come out of love to them.
only when godly people take them, and receive them as blessings sanctified by the word, they take them as the blessings of God that come out of love to them.
But now when we come to receive that which is cal'd the Communion, there we expect things that are beyond the nature of these Creatures, to convey that that is by an institution of God set a part for supernatural uses and ends, not to convey in any natural way such and such things,
But now when we come to receive that which is called the Communion, there we expect things that Are beyond the nature of these Creatures, to convey that that is by an Institution of God Set a part for supernatural uses and ends, not to convey in any natural Way such and such things,
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If any man in the world should have appointed a piece of Bread, or a draught of wine, to have signified and sealed the body and blood of Christ, it had bin superstition in any,
If any man in the world should have appointed a piece of Bred, or a draught of wine, to have signified and sealed the body and blood of christ, it had been Superstition in any,
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and the deepest of the Counsels of God concerning mans eternal good, wherein especially God will glorifie himself, we had need there sanctifie the Name of God,
and the Deepest of the Counsels of God Concerning men Eternal good, wherein especially God will Glorify himself, we had need there sanctify the Name of God,
and therefore you shall find if you reade the institution of it, in the 23. of Matth. that the same night wherein Christ was betrayed, he took bread and brake it;
and Therefore you shall find if you read the Institution of it, in the 23. of Matthew that the same night wherein christ was betrayed, he took bred and brake it;
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wherein the Mysteries of Godliness are set before us, wherein there is so much of the love of Christ, wherein we are to have close Communion with Jesus Christ,
wherein the Mysteres of Godliness Are Set before us, wherein there is so much of the love of christ, wherein we Are to have close Communion with jesus christ,
and wherein the Covenant of grace comes to be sealed on both sides: there had need therefore be sanctifying of Gods Name in the use of it. Secondly, Consider this;
and wherein the Covenant of grace comes to be sealed on both sides: there had need Therefore be sanctifying of God's Name in the use of it. Secondly, Consider this;
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as that place in 1 Cor. 11. sheweth where you have required of every one that comes to receive the Bread and Wine in the Lords Supper, That they should examine themselves and so eat, and you have the most dreadful expressions against those that do not do it, that I know are mentioned against the neglect of any duty in all the Book of God;
as that place in 1 Cor. 11. shows where you have required of every one that comes to receive the Bred and Wine in the lords Supper, That they should examine themselves and so eat, and you have the most dreadful expressions against those that do not do it, that I know Are mentioned against the neglect of any duty in all the Book of God;
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there the holy Ghost saith, that whosoever eats and drinks unworthily, First, he is guilty of the body and blood of Christ, and then Secondly, he eats and drinks his own damnation;
there the holy Ghost Says, that whosoever eats and drinks unworthily, First, he is guilty of the body and blood of christ, and then Secondly, he eats and drinks his own damnation;
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These two expressions have as much dreadfulness in them as can be Imagined, and we do not find an exhortation to a duty backt with two such severe expressions, in case we should neglect our duty; as this exhortation.
These two expressions have as much dreadfulness in them as can be Imagined, and we do not find an exhortation to a duty backed with two such severe expressions, in case we should neglect our duty; as this exhortation.
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to have but the blood of an ordinary man to lie upon one, to shed the blood of the viledest Rogue that lives, in a murderous way, it would lie upon the Conscience and be very terrible;
to have but the blood of an ordinary man to lie upon one, to shed the blood of the viledest Rogue that lives, in a murderous Way, it would lie upon the Conscience and be very terrible;
but to be guilty of the blood of Christ, whose blood is ten thousand thousand times more worth than the blood of all the men that ever lived upon the face of the earth, must need, be a most dreadful thing; It is a fearful expression;
but to be guilty of the blood of christ, whose blood is ten thousand thousand times more worth than the blood of all the men that ever lived upon the face of the earth, must need, be a most dreadful thing; It is a fearful expression;
I will not therefore spend further time in those Scriptures, for I bring them only now to shew that there is a necessity of it, that we do sanctifie the Name of God in this Ordinance.
I will not Therefore spend further time in those Scriptures, for I bring them only now to show that there is a necessity of it, that we do sanctify the Name of God in this Ordinance.
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even upon wicked mens consciences, and especially upon such as begin to be enlightened in the holiness of this Ordinance, God hath put much honor upon it;
even upon wicked men's Consciences, and especially upon such as begin to be enlightened in the holiness of this Ordinance, God hath put much honour upon it;
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but I mention it to shew what a power there is in the consciences of men about this Ordinance, this ordinarily is one of the first things that strikes upon the souls of men,
but I mention it to show what a power there is in the Consciences of men about this Ordinance, this ordinarily is one of the First things that strikes upon the Souls of men,
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when they come to have their Consciences awakened, Oh how have I prophaned the Name of God in the Ordinance of the holy communion and have not Sanctified his Name in it.
when they come to have their Consciences awakened, O how have I Profaned the Name of God in the Ordinance of the holy communion and have not Sanctified his Name in it.
therefore I will open this to you, and shall not be very large in it, only to shew you the maine and principal things that may serve for the direction of us, that the Name of God may not be so taken in vain and dishonoured as heretofore,
Therefore I will open this to you, and shall not be very large in it, only to show you the main and principal things that may serve for the direction of us, that the Name of God may not be so taken in vain and dishonoured as heretofore,
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Thirdly, The holy disposition of soul particularly, or the qualifications of soul that are required for the sanctifying of Gods Name in this Ordinance.
Thirdly, The holy disposition of soul particularly, or the qualifications of soul that Are required for the sanctifying of God's Name in this Ordinance.
Fif•hly, The keeping of the institution of Christ in our receiving: These things are required for the sanctifying of the Name of God in this Ordinance. For the first;
Fif•hly, The keeping of the Institution of christ in our receiving: These things Are required for the sanctifying of the Name of God in this Ordinance. For the First;
'tis appointed to work Grace, to work the first grace, Faith comes by hearing; but we do not find in all the Scripture that this is appointed for conversion, but it supposes conversion;
it's appointed to work Grace, to work the First grace, Faith comes by hearing; but we do not find in all the Scripture that this is appointed for conversion, but it supposes conversion;
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therefore in the Primitive times they let all come to hearing of the word, and then when the Sermon was done, there was an Officer stept up and cried holy things for holy men, and then all others were to go out,
Therefore in the Primitive times they let all come to hearing of the word, and then when the Sermon was done, there was an Officer stepped up and cried holy things for holy men, and then all Others were to go out,
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and therefore it was called missa (though the Papists did corrupt it and so called it the masse afterwards, by mixing their own inventions in stead of the Supper of the Lord,
and Therefore it was called Mass (though the Papists did corrupt it and so called it the mass afterwards, by mixing their own Inventions in stead of the Supper of the Lord,
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it must be supposed that all that come hither must be in Covenant with God, they must be such as have been brought to submit to the condition of the Covenant.
it must be supposed that all that come hither must be in Covenant with God, they must be such as have been brought to submit to the condition of the Covenant.
I would appeal to many of your Consciences that have come to the Lords Supper, what transactions have there been between God and your souls? canst thou say the Lord was pleased to reveal himself to me, to make known to me my wretched condition,
I would appeal to many of your Consciences that have come to the lords Supper, what transactions have there been between God and your Souls? Canst thou say the Lord was pleased to reveal himself to me, to make known to me my wretched condition,
and I sending an Answer to heaven again, how willing my soul was to accept of the Covenant, which the Lord hath made with poor Creatures in the Word of his Gospel? canst thou say this in the uprightness of thy heart? if not, know that this Seal belongs not to thee:
and I sending an Answer to heaven again, how willing my soul was to accept of the Covenant, which the Lord hath made with poor Creatures in the Word of his Gospel? Canst thou say this in the uprightness of thy heart? if not, know that this Seal belongs not to thee:
what nourishment can a dead child take? the very first thing that is to be done is nourishment here, The word hath power to convey life and then to nourish but we reade of no such thing here,
what nourishment can a dead child take? the very First thing that is to be done is nourishment Here, The word hath power to convey life and then to nourish but we read of no such thing Here,
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we are required by the Apostle to examine our selves. To examine our selves of what? It must be of our godliness, examine what work of God hath been upon the soul,
we Are required by the Apostle to examine our selves. To examine our selves of what? It must be of our godliness, examine what work of God hath been upon the soul,
now what Communion hath Light and Darkness? or what fellowship hath Christ with Belial, If it be a Sacrament of Communion, of coming to the Table of God;
now what Communion hath Light and Darkness? or what fellowship hath christ with Belial, If it be a Sacrament of Communion, of coming to the Table of God;
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2 The second thing will make it out more fully, and that is, It is not enough that we be holy our selves; (and so all ignorant, prophane and scandalous,
2 The second thing will make it out more Fully, and that is, It is not enough that we be holy our selves; (and so all ignorant, profane and scandalous,
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But 1. It is to be done in a holy Communion, and is cleer out of that place in 1 Cor. 10.16, 17. The Cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the Communion of the blood of Christ? the bread which we break, is it not the Communion of the body of Christ? and then saith the Apostle in the 17. verse, for we being many are one bread and one body;
But 1. It is to be done in a holy Communion, and is clear out of that place in 1 Cor. 10.16, 17. The Cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the Communion of the blood of christ? the bred which we break, is it not the Communion of the body of christ? and then Says the Apostle in the 17. verse, for we being many Are one bred and one body;
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Quest. You will say, must it be received in a Communion of Saints? what if wicked men do come there? will that hinder us from sanctifying Gods name in partaking of the Sacrament with them? doe not we finde in Scripture that the Church had alwaies wicked men among them? there are alwaies tares growing up with the wheat:
Quest. You will say, must it be received in a Communion of Saints? what if wicked men do come there? will that hinder us from sanctifying God's name in partaking of the Sacrament with them? do not we find in Scripture that the Church had always wicked men among them? there Are always tares growing up with the wheat:
for so the word Church doth signifie, and we find in the 1 Cor. 5. Chap. that when there was an incestuous person to be cast out, it was done in the presence of the Congregation:
for so the word Church does signify, and we find in the 1 Cor. 5. Chap. that when there was an incestuous person to be cast out, it was done in the presence of the Congregation:
there the Apostle writing to the Church, bids them that they should purge out the old leven, Know yee not saith he, that a little leven leveneth the whole lump? the Apostle doth not speak there of sin,
there the Apostle writing to the Church, bids them that they should purge out the old leven, Know ye not Says he, that a little leven leveneth the Whole lump? the Apostle does not speak there of since,
if there be a wicked man there, if you come to know it, and do not go thus far as I have spoken, you are defiled by him, you are not defiled by the meer presence of wicked men, (for that's a meer deceit and gall that some would put upon men that differ from them otherwise;) but thus now you are defiled by their presence,
if there be a wicked man there, if you come to know it, and do not go thus Far as I have spoken, you Are defiled by him, you Are not defiled by the mere presence of wicked men, (for that's a mere deceit and Gall that Some would put upon men that differ from them otherwise;) but thus now you Are defiled by their presence,
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yea, then the whole congregation is defiled, if they do not do their duty; now this is the duty of every one in the congregation, to tell their brother,
yea, then the Whole congregation is defiled, if they do not do their duty; now this is the duty of every one in the congregation, to tell their brother,
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you cannot have communion with him because he takes it, no more have you with those wicked men when once you have dealt so far with them, you for your selves profess against them that you for your own particular cannot have cōmunion with them herein;
you cannot have communion with him Because he Takes it, no more have you with those wicked men when once you have dealt so Far with them, you for your selves profess against them that you for your own particular cannot have communion with them herein;
then we cannot be said to have communion with them, and then we do withdraw from those that walk disorderly, when we do our duty thus far. 1 Tess. 3.14. If any man obey not our word by this Epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed;
then we cannot be said to have communion with them, and then we do withdraw from those that walk disorderly, when we do our duty thus Far. 1 Tess 3.14. If any man obey not our word by this Epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed;
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and in the sixt verse of that Chapter he commands them in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ that they should withdraw themselves from every Brother that walked desorderly.
and in the sixt verse of that Chapter he commands them in the Name of our Lord jesus christ that they should withdraw themselves from every Brother that walked desorderly.
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or are not convinc'd of this power, then there is no rule that Christ hath set, that we must be forced all our daies to continue to be in such a congregation as denies one of the Ordinances of Jesus Christ;
or Are not convinced of this power, then there is no Rule that christ hath Set, that we must be forced all our days to continue to be in such a congregation as Denies one of the Ordinances of jesus christ;
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or do deny such a power that they have, and so upon that all people are left in a mixt way, I say then there is no rule in all the Book of God that should force men to continue to be members of such a communion where they cannot enjoy one Ordinance of Jesus Christ, wich is the Ordinance of Separating the precious from the vile, the Ordinance of casting out the wicked and ungodly.
or do deny such a power that they have, and so upon that all people Are left in a mixed Way, I say then there is no Rule in all the Book of God that should force men to continue to be members of such a communion where they cannot enjoy one Ordinance of jesus christ, which is the Ordinance of Separating the precious from the vile, the Ordinance of casting out the wicked and ungodly.
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I say, I find no Scripture that doth force people, and require them as bound in conscience to continue there where they may not enjoy all the Ordinances of Jesus Christ,
I say, I find no Scripture that does force people, and require them as bound in conscience to continue there where they may not enjoy all the Ordinances of jesus christ,
and he had appointed before that none were to be cast out but were to be dealt withal in such a Ministerial way so that it is not enough though I knew by Revelation from God that such a man were an hypocrite;
and he had appointed before that none were to be cast out but were to be dealt withal in such a Ministerial Way so that it is not enough though I knew by Revelation from God that such a man were an hypocrite;
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And for Tares that were among the Wheat, take it that this is meant concerning the Church, suppose it were (and yet Christ saith plainly that the field is the World, and 'tis the godly and the wicked living together in the World,
And for Tares that were among the Wheat, take it that this is meant Concerning the Church, suppose it were (and yet christ Says plainly that the field is the World, and it's the godly and the wicked living together in the World,
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Secondly, They were not such Tares as would spoyle the Wheat, but as Jerom saith in those Countries the Tares did grow much like Wheat all the while it was in the blade,
Secondly, They were not such Tares as would spoil the Wheat, but as Jerome Says in those Countries the Tares did grow much like Wheat all the while it was in the blade,
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therefore though such as do grow up like unto the Wheat may be suffered, and yet in this case only, that is, in case that it will prejudice the Wheat, that is,
Therefore though such as do grow up like unto the Wheat may be suffered, and yet in this case only, that is, in case that it will prejudice the Wheat, that is,
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Secondly, if they do get in, yet while they grow so close to the Wheat as there will be danger that when you pluck out them, to pluck out the Wheat too, only in that case it must be forborne;
Secondly, if they do get in, yet while they grow so close to the Wheat as there will be danger that when you pluck out them, to pluck out the Wheat too, only in that case it must be forborn;
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there are others that do hear the Gospel Preached, and the truth is, they being mingled among the hearers of the Word, in stead of bringing forth good fruit according to the Gospel, they bring forth the Tares;
there Are Others that do hear the Gospel Preached, and the truth is, they being mingled among the hearers of the Word, in stead of bringing forth good fruit according to the Gospel, they bring forth the Tares;
and yet there are so many wicked men that bring forth such wicked fruit? Lord, is it thy mind that we should be wholly separated from them and have nothing to do with them, that there should be a full separation while we live in this world? no saith Christ, not so;
and yet there Are so many wicked men that bring forth such wicked fruit? Lord, is it thy mind that we should be wholly separated from them and have nothing to do with them, that there should be a full separation while we live in this world? no Says christ, not so;
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and the seed brings forth good fruit in some, and in others it brings forth Tares, you must not be offended by this, that here in this world God doth not by some visible stroke of judgement come and strike them dead,
and the seed brings forth good fruit in Some, and in Others it brings forth Tares, you must not be offended by this, that Here in this world God does not by Some visible stroke of judgement come and strike them dead,
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But it doth not follow from this place that we are to have converse in the closest communion, in Church-commmnion with wicked men, to be made one body by eating the same bread, and drinking the same wine;
But it does not follow from this place that we Are to have converse in the closest communion, in Church-commmnion with wicked men, to be made one body by eating the same bred, and drinking the same wine;
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so that there's little strength can be taken from that place, but still it holds that wheresoever there is the Sacrament of the Lords Supper, there must be a holy communion of Saints.
so that there's little strength can be taken from that place, but still it holds that wheresoever there is the Sacrament of the lords Supper, there must be a holy communion of Saints.
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do not ye judge those that are within? there is some kind of judgment that every one may passe upon such as do joyne with them in the same Body; surely it concerns me much;
do not you judge those that Are within? there is Some kind of judgement that every one may pass upon such as do join with them in the same Body; surely it concerns me much;
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what shall I do in such an action as to joyne with them to eat bread, whereby I must professe that I do beleeve my selfe to be of the same body, that this drunkard is of, that this Whoremaster is of, that this swearer is of? whenever you receive the Communion with any company, you do professe your selves to be of the same body with that Company;
what shall I do in such an actium as to join with them to eat bred, whereby I must profess that I do believe my self to be of the same body, that this drunkard is of, that this Whoremaster is of, that this swearer is of? whenever you receive the Communion with any company, you do profess your selves to be of the same body with that Company;
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and prophane, and I professe nothing against them, nor take any course at all, I do then by partaking with them, professe my selfe to be of the same body that they are of.
and profane, and I profess nothing against them, nor take any course At all, I do then by partaking with them, profess my self to be of the same body that they Are of.
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now when thou knowest such and such as are notoriously wicked and prophane, and dost nothing in the world to help to purge them out, dost not thou think that Gods Name is taken in vain? is not Gods Name prophaned here? therefore it concerns us very much to look unto it, that it be a holy communion that we receive the Bread and Wine in;
now when thou Knowest such and such as Are notoriously wicked and profane, and dost nothing in the world to help to purge them out, dost not thou think that God's Name is taken in vain? is not God's Name Profaned Here? Therefore it concerns us very much to look unto it, that it be a holy communion that we receive the Bred and Wine in;
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But this is that that is required of you for doing your duty, to keep your selves clean that you may not be accessory any way to any wicked mans coming to partake of this holy mystery of the Body and Blood of Christ, there are divers things further about this,
But this is that that is required of you for doing your duty, to keep your selves clean that you may not be accessory any Way to any wicked men coming to partake of this holy mystery of the Body and Blood of christ, there Are diverse things further about this,
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but this I conceived to be necessary, and I should not have had peace in mine own conscience as being faithful to you in what I am speaking, of sanctifying the Name of God in this Ordinance,
but this I conceived to be necessary, and I should not have had peace in mine own conscience as being faithful to you in what I am speaking, of sanctifying the Name of God in this Ordinance,
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I Shall adde something to one particular that I had the last day, concerning peoples withdrawing from such a Congregation where they could not receive all the Ordinances of Jesus Christ.
I Shall add something to one particular that I had the last day, Concerning peoples withdrawing from such a Congregation where they could not receive all the Ordinances of jesus christ.
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As now, If I were in a Church where I could have but a piece of the Sacrament, suppose they dealt with me as the Papists do with the people, that is, they will give them the bread and not the wine, Certainly I were not bound to stay with them then,
As now, If I were in a Church where I could have but a piece of the Sacrament, suppose they dealt with me as the Papists do with the people, that is, they will give them the bred and not the wine, Certainly I were not bound to stay with them then,
but I say, if I cannot enjoy, neither doth there appear any hope of the enjoyment of all Ordinances, certainly it were but a cruelty to force men to stay there,
but I say, if I cannot enjoy, neither does there appear any hope of the enjoyment of all Ordinances, Certainly it were but a cruelty to force men to stay there,
and should I account that Schisme? when a man or woman meerly out of tenderness and a desire to enjoy Jesus Christ in all his Ordinances for the benefit of their souls, they find such want to their souls of all Ordinances, that though they may have some in one place,
and should I account that Schism? when a man or woman merely out of tenderness and a desire to enjoy jesus christ in all his Ordinances for the benefit of their Souls, they find such want to their Souls of all Ordinances, that though they may have Some in one place,
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now if this be all the end why they remove that they might have more edification to their souls enioying the Ordinances of Christ more fully, God forbid that this should ever be accounted such a sin, that the Scripture is to brand;
now if this be all the end why they remove that they might have more edification to their Souls enjoying the Ordinances of christ more Fully, God forbid that this should ever be accounted such a since, that the Scripture is to brand;
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only I desire in humility, and in meekness that I may be in such a place, where my soul may be most edified, where I may enjoy al those Ordinances that Christ hath appointed for his Church, certainly, that soul that can give this account to Jesus Christ for going from one place to another, will be freed by Jesus Christ from such a sin,
only I desire in humility, and in meekness that I may be in such a place, where my soul may be most edified, where I may enjoy all those Ordinances that christ hath appointed for his Church, Certainly, that soul that can give this account to jesus christ for going from one place to Another, will be freed by jesus christ from such a since,
Now we are to proceed to that which is the main thing, and that is, What are the holy qualifications or dispositions of the soul, together with the actings fit in the receiving of the Lords Supper, what is required in the soul,
Now we Are to proceed to that which is the main thing, and that is, What Are the holy qualifications or dispositions of the soul, together with the actings fit in the receiving of the lords Supper, what is required in the soul,
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when some of you have come to receive this Sacrament, if God should have spoken from heaven and have said thus to you, what are you doing now? what do you go for? what account had you been able to have given unto him, you must understand what you do when you come thither,
when Some of you have come to receive this Sacrament, if God should have spoken from heaven and have said thus to you, what Are you doing now? what do you go for? what account had you been able to have given unto him, you must understand what you do when you come thither,
First, You must be able to give this account to God, Lord, I am now going to have represented to me in a visible and sensible way the greatest mysteries of godliness, those great and deep Councels of thy will concerning my eternal estate, those great things that the Angels desire to pry into, that shall be the matter of eternal praises of Angels and Saints in the highest heavens, that they may be set before my view Lord,
First, You must be able to give this account to God, Lord, I am now going to have represented to me in a visible and sensible Way the greatest Mysteres of godliness, those great and deep Counsels of thy will Concerning my Eternal estate, those great things that the Angels desire to pry into, that shall be the matter of Eternal praises of Angels and Saints in the highest heavens, that they may be Set before my view Lord,
Yea Lord, I am now going to receive the Seals of the blessed Covenant of thine, the second Covenant, the new Covenant, the Seals of the Testimony and Will of thine;
Yea Lord, I am now going to receive the Seals of the blessed Covenant of thine, the second Covenant, the new Covenant, the Seals of the Testimony and Will of thine;
Yea I am now going to set to the Seal of the Covenant on my part, to renew my Covenant with thee, I am going to have Communion with thy Saints, to have the bond of Communion with all thy people to be confirmed to me, that there might be a stronger bond of union and love between me and thy Saints than ever:
Yea I am now going to Set to the Seal of the Covenant on my part, to renew my Covenant with thee, I am going to have Communion with thy Saints, to have the bound of Communion with all thy people to be confirmed to me, that there might be a Stronger bound of Union and love between me and thy Saints than ever:
Now this knowledge likewise must be actual, not meerly habitual knowledge, but there must be a stirring up of this knowledge, that is, by meditation, I must be meditating, have actual thoughts and meditations of what Ido know;
Now this knowledge likewise must be actual, not merely habitual knowledge, but there must be a stirring up of this knowledge, that is, by meditation, I must be meditating, have actual thoughts and meditations of what Ido know;
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that ought to be the work of a Christian in coming to receive the Sacrament, to quicken up his knowledge, to have a renewed work of his knowledge by actual thoughts and meditations of the main points of Religion,
that ought to be the work of a Christian in coming to receive the Sacrament, to quicken up his knowledge, to have a renewed work of his knowledge by actual thoughts and meditations of the main points of Religion,
Secondly, As we must come understandingly, without which we cannot sanctifie Gods Name, so we must come with hearts sutable to the work that we are about, that is,
Secondly, As we must come understandingly, without which we cannot sanctify God's Name, so we must come with hearts suitable to the work that we Are about, that is,
The consideration of the great God that thou hast sinned against, and the Curse of the Law that's due to thee, the wrath of God that is incensed against thee for thy sin,
The consideration of the great God that thou hast sinned against, and the Curse of the Law that's due to thee, the wrath of God that is incensed against thee for thy since,
the main thing by which the soul must come to break it's heart, must the beholding of the evil of sin in the red glass of the blood of Jesus Christ, the beholding him broken;
the main thing by which the soul must come to break it's heart, must the beholding of the evil of since in the read glass of the blood of jesus christ, the beholding him broken;
but in breaking his Son for my sin, and in shedding the blood of his Son for my sins, I see here that the making of my peace with God did cost more than ten thousand worlds is worth;
but in breaking his Son for my since, and in shedding the blood of his Son for my Sins, I see Here that the making of my peace with God did cost more than ten thousand world's is worth;
why hast thou forsaken me? would not such a sight as this is, have broken thy heart for thy sin? the truth is there is more, I won't say only so much,
why hast thou forsaken me? would not such a sighed as this is, have broken thy heart for thy since? the truth is there is more, I won't say only so much,
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of Pauls speaking of the preaching of the Gospel, he saith that Christ was crucified before those that did hear the word and, foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that you should not obey the truth,
of Paul's speaking of the preaching of the Gospel, he Says that christ was Crucified before those that did hear the word and, foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that you should not obey the truth,
before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified amomg you? he doth not mean that Christ was crucified in Galatia, but that where the word was preached he was evidently set forth, and crucified among them;
before whose eyes jesus christ hath been evidently Set forth, Crucified amomg you? he does not mean that christ was Crucified in Galatia, but that where the word was preached he was evidently Set forth, and Crucified among them;
Because you do never find that God did set that apart as an Ordinance, an institution appointed to that end that they should come to look upon that for the breaking of their hearts;
Because you do never find that God did Set that apart as an Ordinance, an Institution appointed to that end that they should come to look upon that for the breaking of their hearts;
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but you have Christ crucified before you in the way of a Sacrament, in the way of a solemne institution of Jesus Christ, that hath a special blessing which goes along with it;
but you have christ Crucified before you in the Way of a Sacrament, in the Way of a solemn Institution of jesus christ, that hath a special blessing which Goes along with it;
therefore if the heart be not broken here, there is an aggravation of the hardness of the heart as great as if we should behold Jesus Christ upon the Crosse and our hearts not broken there;
Therefore if the heart be not broken Here, there is an aggravation of the hardness of the heart as great as if we should behold jesus christ upon the Cross and our hearts not broken there;
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and should not have been affected with it, but should have accounted it as a common thing, this man in some regard might have been said to be guilty of his death;
and should not have been affected with it, but should have accounted it as a Common thing, this man in Some regard might have been said to be guilty of his death;
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so those that shall come to see Jesus Christ crucified, and have not their hearts at all stir'd with the crucifying of Christ, they are in some regard truly said to be guilty of the body and blood of Jesus Christ;
so those that shall come to see jesus christ Crucified, and have not their hearts At all stirred with the crucifying of christ, they Are in Some regard truly said to be guilty of the body and blood of jesus christ;
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The Jewes in their Passe-over were to cast out all leaven, and those that write of the custome of the Jews, say that they were wont to do three things in the casting out of their Leaven:
The Jews in their Passover were to cast out all leaven, and those that write of the custom of the jews, say that they were wont to do three things in the casting out of their Leaven:
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thou shouldest make a diligent search what sin there is in thy heart, in any of the faculties of thy soul, what sin there is in thy thoughts, in thy Conscience, in thy understanding, in thy will, in any of thy affections, what sin there hath been in thy life, what family sins, what personal sins.
thou Shouldst make a diligent search what since there is in thy heart, in any of the faculties of thy soul, what since there is in thy thoughts, in thy Conscience, in thy understanding, in thy will, in any of thy affections, what since there hath been in thy life, what family Sins, what personal Sins.
I desire to find out all, and professe against all, and renounce all, and would do to the uttermost that I am able for delivering of my soule fully, from every known or beloved sin;
I desire to find out all, and profess against all, and renounce all, and would do to the uttermost that I am able for delivering of my soul Fully, from every known or Beloved since;
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If indeed I do beleeve that sinne hath cost the blood of Christ, that it cost him so deare as it did, that it did trouble Heaven and Earth, that here must be such a mighty wonderfull way of satisfaction to God for my sinne committed against him, certainly sinne hath a dreadfull evill in it;
If indeed I do believe that sin hath cost the blood of christ, that it cost him so deer as it did, that it did trouble Heaven and Earth, that Here must be such a mighty wonderful Way of satisfaction to God for my sin committed against him, Certainly sin hath a dreadful evil in it;
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If so be that thou saweh a knife that had cut the throat of thy dearest child, would not thy heart rise against that knife? Suppose you come to a Table,
If so be that thou saweh a knife that had Cut the throat of thy dearest child, would not thy heart rise against that knife? Suppose you come to a Table,
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or father, if you could use that knife as another knife, would not any one say, There was but little love to your father or child? So when there is a temptation comes to any sinne, this is the knife that cut the throat of Christ, that pierc'd his sides, that was the cause of all his suffering, that made Christ to be a curse;
or father, if you could use that knife as Another knife, would not any one say, There was but little love to your father or child? So when there is a temptation comes to any sin, this is the knife that Cut the throat of christ, that pierced his sides, that was the cause of all his suffering, that made christ to be a curse;
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now wilt not thou look upon that as a cursed thing that made Christ to be a curse? Oh with what detestation would a man or woman fling away such a knife!
now wilt not thou look upon that as a cursed thing that made christ to be a curse? O with what detestation would a man or woman fling away such a knife!
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I remember it is reported of Anthony when Caesar was slaine, he comes to stir up the people against those that had slaine Caesar, and he takes the cloathes that were bloody and holds them forth to the people,
I Remember it is reported of Anthony when Caesar was slain, he comes to stir up the people against those that had slain Caesar, and he Takes the clothes that were bloody and holds them forth to the people,
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whosoever comes hither, he comes to a feast, and the Lord expects that all his guests should come with stomacks unto this feast, come with hungring and longing for Jesus Christ;
whosoever comes hither, he comes to a feast, and the Lord expects that all his guests should come with stomachs unto this feast, come with hungering and longing for jesus christ;
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Oh that I might have more of Christ, that I might meet with Christ, that I might have some further manifestation of Jesus Christ, that I might have my soul further united to the Lord Christ,
O that I might have more of christ, that I might meet with christ, that I might have Some further manifestation of jesus christ, that I might have my soul further united to the Lord christ,
therefore you must take heed you doe not come with your Stomacks full of trash, as children when they can get Plums and Peares and fill their stomacks with them,
Therefore you must take heed you do not come with your Stomachs full of trash, as children when they can get Plums and Pears and fill their stomachs with them,
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and with sensual delights, and hence it is that when they come to such a great Ordinance to enjoy Communion with Jesus Christ, that then they feele no want at all of Christ, only they come and take a little piece of bread and a draught of wine,
and with sensual delights, and hence it is that when they come to such a great Ordinance to enjoy Communion with jesus christ, that then they feel no want At all of christ, only they come and take a little piece of bred and a draught of wine,
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so those that come to receive the Sacrament, and not come with Faith, that have only the eye of their bodies, they only see as it were a painted Christ, they do not see Christ really:
so those that come to receive the Sacrament, and not come with Faith, that have only the eye of their bodies, they only see as it were a painted christ, they do not see christ really:
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all the glory of God in the heavens and earth is not like this fight of Jesus Christ and the mysteries of the Gospel that do appear to the eye of Faith;
all the glory of God in the heavens and earth is not like this fight of jesus christ and the Mysteres of the Gospel that do appear to the eye of Faith;
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whether you have seen the most glorious fight that ever your eyes did behold, alas, with our naturall eyes, we behold a Minister coming with a piece of bread and a little wine:
whither you have seen the most glorious fight that ever your eyes did behold, alas, with our natural eyes, we behold a Minister coming with a piece of bred and a little wine:
many times when you come to hear the word, your hearts burn within you, as they that went to Emaus; but when you are breaking bread, the eye of Faith that must look upon Jesus Christ;
many times when you come to hear the word, your hearts burn within you, as they that went to Emaus; but when you Are breaking bred, the eye of Faith that must look upon jesus christ;
so there must be an actual reaching out of the soul by faith, putting forth an act of faith to receive Jesus Christ unto the soul, to apply the Lord Jesus Christ to thy soule with all his merits and good things that he hath purchased;
so there must be an actual reaching out of the soul by faith, putting forth an act of faith to receive jesus christ unto the soul, to apply the Lord jesus christ to thy soul with all his merits and good things that he hath purchased;
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canst thou remember what thou didst, when first thou didst take Jesus Christ? when the Lord in the preaching of his Word did reveal Jesus Christ to thy soul, what didst thou then Oh soul? how did thy soule work in closing with Christ;
Canst thou Remember what thou didst, when First thou didst take jesus christ? when the Lord in the preaching of his Word did reveal jesus christ to thy soul, what didst thou then O soul? how did thy soul work in closing with christ;
This is the work of faith, without which we cannot sanctifie the Name of God. Sixthly, There must be spiritual joy; that must be exercised here; for it is a feast;
This is the work of faith, without which we cannot sanctify the Name of God. Sixthly, There must be spiritual joy; that must be exercised Here; for it is a feast;
but a kindly melting of the soul from the apprehension of the love of God unto it in Jesus Christ, that was willing to be at so great cost to purchase the pardon of sin:
but a kindly melting of the soul from the apprehension of the love of God unto it in jesus christ, that was willing to be At so great cost to purchase the pardon of since:
such a gracious mourning as may stand with joy, and the truth is that that sorrow for sin in the Sacrament that is not mixt with joy, is a sorrow that doth not Sanctifie Gods Name;
such a gracious mourning as may stand with joy, and the truth is that that sorrow for since in the Sacrament that is not mixed with joy, is a sorrow that does not Sanctify God's Name;
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no, there must be no sinking sorrow of heart, but such a sorrow of heart as in the midst of it you may be able to look upon God as a reconciled Father to you,
no, there must be no sinking sorrow of heart, but such a sorrow of heart as in the midst of it you may be able to look upon God as a reconciled Father to you,
how to have their hearts break, and yet how to rejoyce at the same time in that unspeakable love of God that is here presented unto them in this Sacrament.
how to have their hearts break, and yet how to rejoice At the same time in that unspeakable love of God that is Here presented unto them in this Sacrament.
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therefore it is called the Eucharist, and in one of the Evengelists where it is said, Christ blest the bread, in another it is said, Christ gave thanks;
Therefore it is called the Eucharist, and in one of the Evengelists where it is said, christ blessed the bred, in Another it is said, christ gave thanks;
then how should our hearts be inlarged with thankfulnesse when we come to this, that the Ancients were wont to call the Eucharist, that is a thanksgiving? we are to give God thanks for every mercy, you will not eate your owne bread without giving of thankes;
then how should our hearts be enlarged with thankfulness when we come to this, that the Ancients were wont to call the Eucharist, that is a thanksgiving? we Are to give God thanks for every mercy, you will not eat your own bred without giving of thanks;
thou that hast the deadest and dullest soule, and straightest Spirit, yet when thou comest hither and understandest what thou doest, here thou canst not but see matter for the enlargement of thy heart,
thou that hast the deadest and dullest soul, and straightest Spirit, yet when thou Comest hither and Understandest what thou dost, Here thou Canst not but see matter for the enlargement of thy heart,
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dost thou know what the Lord presents to thee here? It is more than if the Lord should say, I will make ten thousand worlds for the sake of this creature,
dost thou know what the Lord presents to thee Here? It is more than if the Lord should say, I will make ten thousand world's for the sake of this creature,
than if ten thousand thousand worlds were given to thee, and therefore God expects that thou shouldest say to thy soule, my soule praise thou the Lord,
than if ten thousand thousand world's were given to thee, and Therefore God expects that thou Shouldst say to thy soul, my soul praise thou the Lord,
and the Christians in former times were wont to do it every Lords day, because that's the day appointed by God for to be the day of thanksgiving for that great mercy, the Lord Jesus Christ:
and the Christians in former times were wont to do it every lords day, Because that's the day appointed by God for to be the day of thanksgiving for that great mercy, the Lord jesus christ:
now this will be emplyed in the nature of the thing, that if I take the Seales of Gods Covenant, that I must be willing to set to my Seale too, to renew the Covenant that God cals me to:
now this will be implying in the nature of the thing, that if I take the Seals of God's Covenant, that I must be willing to Set to my Seal too, to renew the Covenant that God calls me to:
and there God on his part promises and makes a Covenant, that he will bestow his Son, life and salvation through him and thou must likewise come in on thy part,
and there God on his part promises and makes a Covenant, that he will bestow his Son, life and salvation through him and thou must likewise come in on thy part,
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and beleeve on his Son and repent, which is the Tenour of the Gospel, now every time thou comest to receive this Sacrament, thou comest to renew this Covenant;
and believe on his Son and Repent, which is the Tenor of the Gospel, now every time thou Comest to receive this Sacrament, thou Comest to renew this Covenant;
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as thou hast given me the body and Blood of Christ for my salvation, so Lord, here I consecrate my body and blood to thee, the last drop of my heart blood shall be given up to thee,
as thou hast given me the body and Blood of christ for my salvation, so Lord, Here I consecrate my body and blood to thee, the last drop of my heart blood shall be given up to thee,
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Have you done thus when you have come to receive the Sacrament? have you actually renewed your Covenant with God? you that have taken the body of Christ, have you given up your body to Christ? what's the reason then that you sin so much with your bodies? that you abuse your body with uncleanness? and drunkennesse? and other wickednesse afterwards? Oh you prophane the Name of God;
Have you done thus when you have come to receive the Sacrament? have you actually renewed your Covenant with God? you that have taken the body of christ, have you given up your body to christ? what's the reason then that you sin so much with your bodies? that you abuse your body with uncleanness? and Drunkenness? and other wickedness afterwards? O you profane the Name of God;
think such a one to be a member of Christ why doest not thou what thou canst to have him cast out? but so long as thou hast done nothing in private to him,
think such a one to be a member of christ why dost not thou what thou Canst too have him cast out? but so long as thou hast done nothing in private to him,
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or walking at a distance from them, though they be never so poor and mean, know that thou doest prophane this holy Ordinance every time thou commest to it when thou commest with such a heart as this is;
or walking At a distance from them, though they be never so poor and mean, know that thou dost profane this holy Ordinance every time thou Comest to it when thou Comest with such a heart as this is;
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certainly my brethren these things are the Truths of God that I have delivered, and so far as you have been wanting, in any of these, know so far you have taken Gods Name in vain, in this holy Ordinance, you have not been worthy receivers of this Sacrament, you have cause to look back to your former waies,
Certainly my brothers these things Are the Truths of God that I have Delivered, and so Far as you have been wanting, in any of these, know so Far you have taken God's Name in vain, in this holy Ordinance, you have not been worthy Receivers of this Sacrament, you have cause to look back to your former ways,
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so many seals hast thou upon thee for the sealing up of thy condemnation; many mens or womens condemnations are sealed with three or four hundred seals may be.
so many Seals hast thou upon thee for the sealing up of thy condemnation; many men's or women's condemnations Are sealed with three or four hundred Seals may be.
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yet know, seeing there is life in thee, and the day of grace is continued, it is possible that thy soul may be sav'd by that blood that thou hast crucified;
yet know, seeing there is life in thee, and the day of grace is continued, it is possible that thy soul may be saved by that blood that thou hast Crucified;
Now therefore for the institution of this Sacrament wee find it in divers of the Evangelists, in Matth. 26.26. there you shall finde that Christ and his Disciples they eate the Sacrament together;
Now Therefore for the Institution of this Sacrament we find it in diverse of the Evangelists, in Matthew 26.26. there you shall find that christ and his Disciples they eat the Sacrament together;
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now except you be able to see the sight, to see what is done, to have your eye as well as your ear exercised, you do not fully accomplish the end that is appointed;
now except you be able to see the sighed, to see what is done, to have your eye as well as your ear exercised, you do not Fully accomplish the end that is appointed;
and the great mysteries of salvation, and therefore it is according to the institution, that every Communicant must bee where he may behold what is done, he must be where he may see the breaking of the bread,
and the great Mysteres of salvation, and Therefore it is according to the Institution, that every Communicant must be where he may behold what is done, he must be where he may see the breaking of the bred,
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but because it hath a spiritual significancy in it, and that's the reason that it should be done: we find in Luke, 22.26. the institution of the Sacrament;
but Because it hath a spiritual significancy in it, and that's the reason that it should be done: we find in Lycia, 22.26. the Institution of the Sacrament;
and know that this sitting with me at my Table it is but as it were a praeludium, a fore-signification of the Communion that you shall have with me in my Kingdome:
and know that this sitting with me At my Table it is but as it were a praeludium, a fore-signification of the Communion that you shall have with me in my Kingdom:
you shall have that familiar Communion with me when I come unto my Kingdome, there to fit as it were with me, to joyne with mee in my Kingdome judging the twelve Tribes of Israel:
you shall have that familiar Communion with me when I come unto my Kingdom, there to fit as it were with me, to join with me in my Kingdom judging the twelve Tribes of Israel:
for not only the ea•ing the bread and drinking the wine is significative, but the gesture whereby we have fellowship with Jesus Christ here, to signifie that fellowship we shall have with him in the Kingdome of Heaven;
for not only the ea•ing the bred and drinking the wine is significative, but the gesture whereby we have fellowship with jesus christ Here, to signify that fellowship we shall have with him in the Kingdom of Heaven;
yet the mercy of God is such unto us, as he hath appointed us to have a familiar fellowship with the Lord Jesus Christ when we come in his Kingdom to sit with him,
yet the mercy of God is such unto us, as he hath appointed us to have a familiar fellowship with the Lord jesus christ when we come in his Kingdom to fit with him,
he first blest the bread, and then he blest the cup distinctly by its self saying, This is my blood of the new Testament which is shed for many, for the remission of sins;
he First blessed the bred, and then he blessed the cup distinctly by its self saying, This is my blood of the new Testament which is shed for many, for the remission of Sins;
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and likewise the Minister I say, to look about him that he doth not say, The body of the Lord Jesus Christ was given to thee, when he knows they are prophane and wicked;
and likewise the Minister I say, to look about him that he does not say, The body of the Lord jesus christ was given to thee, when he knows they Are profane and wicked;
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but in general to the Church, and therefore if there were but any particular, that the Minister upon a particular knowledge did know to be naught, he might in great part discharge himself,
but in general to the Church, and Therefore if there were but any particular, that the Minister upon a particular knowledge did know to be nought, he might in great part discharge himself,
for it is not in his power alone to keep any from the Sacrament, but if so be that he shall professe against such and such men, the Church must joyn with him to labour to keep them from the Sacrament,
for it is not in his power alone to keep any from the Sacrament, but if so be that he shall profess against such and such men, the Church must join with him to labour to keep them from the Sacrament,
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but when you see the bread and wine, broken or powred forth, and you see others taking the bread and wine, all that while, you should be thinking of the death of Christ, and discerning the Lords body;
but when you see the bred and wine, broken or poured forth, and you see Others taking the bred and wine, all that while, you should be thinking of the death of christ, and discerning the lords body;
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the truth is, that which he thinks to be a greater lustre, reverence, or honor put upon it, it doth rather take off the lustre and glory of the Sacrament;
the truth is, that which he thinks to be a greater lustre, Reverence, or honour put upon it, it does rather take off the lustre and glory of the Sacrament;
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then are the institutions of Christ glorious when there is no mixture among them; thus we should sanctifie the Name of God, in receiving this holy Sacrament;
then Are the institutions of christ glorious when there is no mixture among them; thus we should sanctify the Name of God, in receiving this holy Sacrament;
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you have had divers things propounded to you whereby you may come to know and castly to see that there hath been a great deale of dishonour done to this Sacrament,
you have had diverse things propounded to you whereby you may come to know and castly to see that there hath been a great deal of dishonour done to this Sacrament,
and the beauty and glory of it hath been darkened, and the sweet that the Saints might otherwise have received in partaking hath been exceedingly hindred.
and the beauty and glory of it hath been darkened, and the sweet that the Saints might otherwise have received in partaking hath been exceedingly hindered.
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There is but one thing more that I shall propound to you, and that is the several meditations that we should meditate on in receiving of the Sacrament;
There is but one thing more that I shall propound to you, and that is the several meditations that we should meditate on in receiving of the Sacrament;
the most concerning meditations are suggested in the holy Communion that are in any thing whatsoever, more concerning, more efficacious, more various meditations we have suggested here than in any thing,
the most Concerning meditations Are suggested in the holy Communion that Are in any thing whatsoever, more Concerning, more efficacious, more various meditations we have suggested Here than in any thing,
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now this meditation is suggested thus, when I see the bread and wine, if I discern what that signifies it will hold forth this to me, that the way of mans salvation, it is not meerly from hence that God saith,
now this meditation is suggested thus, when I see the bred and wine, if I discern what that signifies it will hold forth this to me, that the Way of men salvation, it is not merely from hence that God Says,
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what hath the Son of God taken our nature upon him? hath he body and blood and humane nature upon him? Oh how hath God honoured humane nature? then let me not abuse my body to lust, to wickednesse, seeing that Jesus Christ hath taken the body of man upon him, humane nature upon him, let me honour humane nature that is so neerly united to the Divine nature; that's the second Meditation.
what hath the Son of God taken our nature upon him? hath he body and blood and humane nature upon him? O how hath God honoured humane nature? then let me not abuse my body to lust, to wickedness, seeing that jesus christ hath taken the body of man upon him, humane nature upon him, let me honour humane nature that is so nearly united to the Divine nature; that's the second Meditation.
it is not meerly (as before) that God saith, I'le pardon them; but Christ undertaking to make peace between his Father and us, it cost him the breaking of his body,
it is not merely (as before) that God Says, I'll pardon them; but christ undertaking to make peace between his Father and us, it cost him the breaking of his body,
Oh what should we be willing to suffer for Jesus Christ in our bodies, even to resist unto blood, seeing Christ hath been content to have his precious body broken,
O what should we be willing to suffer for jesus christ in our bodies, even to resist unto blood, seeing christ hath been content to have his precious body broken,
Meditation 4. Again, a fourth Meditation is this, That here we come to see we have occasion of meditating of that Scripture saith, that we are by the blood of God saved, it is the blood of God, they crucified the Lord of glory, that's the Scripture phrase:
Meditation 4. Again, a fourth Meditation is this, That Here we come to see we have occasion of meditating of that Scripture Says, that we Are by the blood of God saved, it is the blood of God, they Crucified the Lord of glory, that's the Scripture phrase:
What will the breaking of the body and shedding of the blood of a meere creature be sufficient to make peace between God and Man? surely no• therefore you must meditate whose body this is,
What will the breaking of the body and shedding of the blood of a mere creature be sufficient to make peace between God and Man? surely no• Therefore you must meditate whose body this is,
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how dreadful is the justice of God, that coming upon his own Son, and requiring satisfaction from him, that should thus break him and bruise him, that should have his blood, that should require such sufferings even from his Son!
how dreadful is the Justice of God, that coming upon his own Son, and requiring satisfaction from him, that should thus break him and bruise him, that should have his blood, that should require such sufferings even from his Son!
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Meditation 7. Again, from hence see what is the evil of sin, how great it is that hath made such a breach between God and my soul, that only such a way,
Meditation 7. Again, from hence see what is the evil of since, how great it is that hath made such a breach between God and my soul, that only such a Way,
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Meditation 8. Behold the infinite love of God to mankind, and the love of Jesus Christ, that rather than God would see the children of men to perish eternally, he would send his Son to take our nature upon him,
Meditation 8. Behold the infinite love of God to mankind, and the love of jesus christ, that rather than God would see the children of men to perish eternally, he would send his Son to take our nature upon him,
Med. 9. Those that are beleevers they shall be nourished to eternal life, so that there is no fear that ever a beleever should quite fall off from God, and die in his sin:
Med. 9. Those that Are believers they shall be nourished to Eternal life, so that there is no Fear that ever a believer should quite fallen off from God, and die in his since:
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though a beleever be never so weak, yet seeing God hath appointed the body and blood of his Sonne for him to feed upon and to drink in a spiritual way,
though a believer be never so weak, yet seeing God hath appointed the body and blood of his Son for him to feed upon and to drink in a spiritual Way,
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for so the words of institution are, This is the Cup of the New-Testament: the New-Testament which is all one with the new Covenant, only different in this particular;
for so the words of Institution Are, This is the Cup of the New testament: the New testament which is all one with the new Covenant, only different in this particular;
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to shew that the Lord doth do all in the new Covenant, that is, he doth not only promise such and such mercies upon condition of our beleeving and repenting,
to show that the Lord does doe all in the new Covenant, that is, he does not only promise such and such Mercies upon condition of our believing and repenting,
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but now when thou lookest upon all the good things in the Gospel dispensed in the way of a Testament, that is the will of God, the legacies that God doth bequeath to his Servants, this is a mighty comfort to the soul, that all the precious things of the Gospel come to me in the way of a Testament,
but now when thou Lookest upon all the good things in the Gospel dispensed in the Way of a Testament, that is the will of God, the legacies that God does Bequeath to his Servants, this is a mighty Comfort to the soul, that all the precious things of the Gospel come to me in the Way of a Testament,
and that's the meaning of the new Testament, that is, the mercies of God in Christ comming now in the way of another administration, than they did before;
and that's the meaning of the new Testament, that is, the Mercies of God in christ coming now in the Way of Another administration, than they did before;
but now when we hear of the new Testament, there is presented unto us all the riches of the Covenant of grace in the way of a legacie and in the administration of it with cleernesse,
but now when we hear of the new Testament, there is presented unto us all the riches of the Covenant of grace in the Way of a legacy and in the administration of it with clearness,
First, When thou hearest the Minister in the Name of Christ say thus, this is the body of Jesus Christ which was given for you, take, eat, thou shouldest have thy faith so acting upon the mercy of God, in giving Jesus Christ,
First, When thou Hearst the Minister in the Name of christ say thus, this is the body of jesus christ which was given for you, take, eat, thou Shouldst have thy faith so acting upon the mercy of God, in giving jesus christ,
for the nourishment of thy soul to eternal life, as if thou didst hear a voice from heaven saying, here is the body of my Son given for thee particularly, take it and eat, apply it to thee,
for the nourishment of thy soul to Eternal life, as if thou didst hear a voice from heaven saying, Here is the body of my Son given for thee particularly, take it and eat, apply it to thee,
and at that instant, when thou takest the bread and puttest it into thy mouth to eat, thou shouldest stir up the act of faith a fresh, laying more hold upon Jesus Christ;
and At that instant, when thou Takest the bred and puttest it into thy Mouth to eat, thou Shouldst stir up the act of faith a fresh, laying more hold upon jesus christ;
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look as once thou didst in thy first conversion, when Christ was presented to thee in the word or in any other way, there was an act of faith drawn forth whereby thy soul did cast it self,
look as once thou didst in thy First conversion, when christ was presented to thee in the word or in any other Way, there was an act of faith drawn forth whereby thy soul did cast it self,
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therefore I shall be briefe, and only now reckon up together, and set before your view, the severall things that are to bee done for the Sanctifying of the Name of God in Prayer:
Therefore I shall be brief, and only now reckon up together, and Set before your view, the several things that Are to be done for the Sanctifying of the Name of God in Prayer:
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and acknowledges God as the Author of all good, therefore this is worship, and it's a great part of worship, Prayer it is such a part of worship as sometimes in Scripture it's put for the whole worship of God, He that cals upon the Name of God shall be sav'd, that is, he that worships God aright, Jerem. 10.25. and, Powre out thy wrath upon the Heathen that know thee not, and on the families that call not on thy Name, that do not pray, that is, that do not worship thee;
and acknowledges God as the Author of all good, Therefore this is worship, and it's a great part of worship, Prayer it is such a part of worship as sometime in Scripture it's put for the Whole worship of God, He that calls upon the Name of God shall be saved, that is, he that worships God aright, Jeremiah 10.25. and, Pour out thy wrath upon the Heathen that know thee not, and on the families that call not on thy Name, that do not pray, that is, that do not worship thee;
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Surely we must sanctifie Gods Name in Prayer, for it is that that sanctifies all things to us; 1 Tim. 4.5. Every thing is sanctified by the word of God and prayer;
Surely we must sanctify God's Name in Prayer, for it is that that Sanctifies all things to us; 1 Tim. 4.5. Every thing is sanctified by the word of God and prayer;
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then Prayer must needs be a mighty great Ordinance; a greater thing than any other; because that it sanctifies all things. The word sanctifies the creatures;
then Prayer must needs be a mighty great Ordinance; a greater thing than any other; Because that it Sanctifies all things. The word Sanctifies the creatures;
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prayer hath a casting voice (as I may say) in all the great works of God in the world, the great affaires of the Kingdome of God, the Kingdome of his power,
prayer hath a casting voice (as I may say) in all the great works of God in the world, the great affairs of the Kingdom of God, the Kingdom of his power,
and doth order under God the great things of the world, they are according to the prayers of the Saints, they bring down blessings vpon the godly, they powre forth judgements on the wicked;
and does order under God the great things of the world, they Are according to the Prayers of the Saints, they bring down blessings upon the godly, they pour forth Judgments on the wicked;
and therefore in 1 Pet. 5.7. we are there required to watch unto prayer; men and women should keep a narrow watch over their hearts and minds, that they may not be hindred in their prayers, that they may be alwaies in a fit posture to pray;
and Therefore in 1 Pet. 5.7. we Are there required to watch unto prayer; men and women should keep a narrow watch over their hearts and minds, that they may not be hindered in their Prayers, that they may be always in a fit posture to pray;
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watch unto prayer, it 's that that would help us against many temptations to evil; if I give way to such and such temptations, it will hinder my prayers;
watch unto prayer, it is that that would help us against many temptations to evil; if I give Way to such and such temptations, it will hinder my Prayers;
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then they are like to sanctifie the Name of God in prayer, if this be their great care that there is nothing in the world that shall hinder their prayers;
then they Are like to sanctify the Name of God in prayer, if this be their great care that there is nothing in the world that shall hinder their Prayers;
that soule that every day and houre is sensible of the infinite dependance it hath upon God for its present and eternal estate, will be fit for prayer;
that soul that every day and hour is sensible of the infinite dependence it hath upon God for its present and Eternal estate, will be fit for prayer;
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some of you when you have let out your passions and are in a distemper, what will you go to prayer now? your conscience will tell you that you are not fit to go to prayer at that time, certainly if you be not fit to pray, you are not fit to live;
Some of you when you have let out your passion and Are in a distemper, what will you go to prayer now? your conscience will tell you that you Are not fit to go to prayer At that time, Certainly if you be not fit to pray, you Are not fit to live;
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there is that continual dependence upon God for all, and that need you have of the blessing of God for every thing, that there is reason you should be in a fit condition for praying at all times;
there is that continual dependence upon God for all, and that need you have of the blessing of God for every thing, that there is reason you should be in a fit condition for praying At all times;
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let me by meditation work my heart to be sensible of these things, that I am going to God for, to set a due price upon those mercies that I am praying for,
let me by meditation work my heart to be sensible of these things, that I am going to God for, to Set a due price upon those Mercies that I am praying for,
and that should have been a third thing in the course of your lives, you should never let out your hearts to any creature, either to businesses or pleasures in the world so,
and that should have been a third thing in the course of your lives, you should never let out your hearts to any creature, either to businesses or pleasures in the world so,
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dedicating your selves to God for this time, as one that hath nothing to do with the world, nothing to do with any thing but this duty that now you are about;
dedicating your selves to God for this time, as one that hath nothing to do with the world, nothing to do with any thing but this duty that now you Are about;
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First for the matter of it, we must look to it that it be according to Gods will, 1 John 5.14. This is the confidence that wee have in him, that if wee ask any thing according to his will hee heareth us;
First for the matter of it, we must look to it that it be according to God's will, 1 John 5.14. This is the confidence that we have in him, that if we ask any thing according to his will he hears us;
so Christ when he teacheth us to pray, he begins the the very first Petition, Matth. 6.9, 10. hallowed be thy name; thy Kingdome come; thy Will be done:
so christ when he Teaches us to pray, he begins the the very First Petition, Matthew 6.9, 10. hallowed be thy name; thy Kingdom come; thy Will be done:
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but how hath the matters of the glory of the great God, and the good of the Churches taken your hearts all this while? how have your hearts been affected with this, that the Name of God hath been so little sanctified in the world,
but how hath the matters of the glory of the great God, and the good of the Churches taken your hearts all this while? how have your hearts been affected with this, that the Name of God hath been so little sanctified in the world,
and that the Kingdome of God hath not come, and that the will of God hath not been done, have these things taken up your hearts in prayer, the matters of the glory of God and the good of Churchs,
and that the Kingdom of God hath not come, and that the will of God hath not been done, have these things taken up your hearts in prayer, the matters of the glory of God and the good of Churches,
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Or thus, conditionally, Lord, if thou seest that my heart be so vile and wretched that I will abuse (through my corruption) such and such mercies, Lord rather take them from me,
Or thus, conditionally, Lord, if thou See that my heart be so vile and wretched that I will abuse (through my corruption) such and such Mercies, Lord rather take them from me,
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Then comparatively thus, Lord rather let me have any affliction than sin, rather let me suffer loss of my estate than sin against thee, than depart from thee:
Then comparatively thus, Lord rather let me have any affliction than since, rather let me suffer loss of my estate than since against thee, than depart from thee:
but wilt thou dare to presume to call God to be an instrument of the execution of thy base sinful wrath, that God must be a drudge as it were to thy wrath and to thy passion? this is abominable wickednesse.
but wilt thou Dare to presume to call God to be an Instrument of the execution of thy base sinful wrath, that God must be a drudge as it were to thy wrath and to thy passion? this is abominable wickedness.
how far hast thou been from sanctifying Gods Name in prayer? whereas, in stead of sanctifying the holy Name of God, thou hast called God to be a servant,
how Far hast thou been from sanctifying God's Name in prayer? whereas, in stead of sanctifying the holy Name of God, thou hast called God to be a servant,
Object. But you will say, do not we reade in the book of the Psalms, where many times the Prophet David doth curse the enemies of God and wi hes evil to come upon them.
Object. But you will say, do not we read in the book of the Psalms, where many times the Prophet David does curse the enemies of God and Wi hes evil to come upon them.
and those places that you reade that are in way of cursing, they are rather prophetical predictions of evil than direful imprecations, they are rather foretelling what shall be in a way of prophecie than wishing what should be.
and those places that you read that Are in Way of cursing, they Are rather prophetical predictions of evil than direful imprecations, they Are rather foretelling what shall be in a Way of prophecy than wishing what should be.
Secondly, If they be wishing what should be, then I answer, that those that were indued with such a prophetical spirit, they did know who were the implacable enemies of God,
Secondly, If they be wishing what should be, then I answer, that those that were endued with such a prophetical Spirit, they did know who were the implacable enemies of God,
as the Church in the time of Julian, because of his Apostasie being so abominable, it was determined almost generally by them that he had committed the sin against the holy Ghost,
as the Church in the time of Julian, Because of his Apostasy being so abominable, it was determined almost generally by them that he had committed the since against the holy Ghost,
Lord thou seest what evil they are set upon, and therefore rather than they should attain their mischievous designs, let thy wrath and curse persue them;
Lord thou See what evil they Are Set upon, and Therefore rather than they should attain their mischievous designs, let thy wrath and curse pursue them;
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and we are warranted so to do by the second Petition, Thy Kingdom come: for that petition that requires us to pray for the coming of the Kingdome of Jesus Christ, doth also require that we should pray against all meanes that hinder the coming of the Kingdome of Jesus Christ,
and we Are warranted so to do by the second Petition, Thy Kingdom come: for that petition that requires us to pray for the coming of the Kingdom of jesus christ, does also require that we should pray against all means that hinder the coming of the Kingdom of jesus christ,
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so that every time that the Church prayes thy Kingdome come or any prayes thy Kingdome come, they doe as much as say, O Lord, do thou set thy selfe against all the enemies of thy Kingdome;
so that every time that the Church prays thy Kingdom come or any prays thy Kingdom come, they do as much as say, Oh Lord, do thou Set thy self against all the enemies of thy Kingdom;
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First, When we come to prayer, we must be sure to pray with understanding, 1 Cor. 14.15. What is it then? I will pray with the ••ir••, and will pray with understanding also, God doth not love the sacrifice of fooles;
First, When we come to prayer, we must be sure to pray with understanding, 1 Cor. 14.15. What is it then? I will pray with the ••ir••, and will pray with understanding also, God does not love the sacrifice of Fools;
and to multiply words we know not wherefore, but God doth require that those that come to prayer, come with understanding, that they offer to God a rational, a reasonable, an understanding sacrifice;
and to multiply words we know not Wherefore, but God does require that those that come to prayer, come with understanding, that they offer to God a rational, a reasonable, an understanding sacrifice;
now as it belongs to all other duties of worship, so especially in Prayer, to know what we do when we pray, not to think to put off God with a meer empty sound; that's the first thing.
now as it belongs to all other duties of worship, so especially in Prayer, to know what we do when we pray, not to think to put off God with a mere empty found; that's the First thing.
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but wills, thoughts, affections, strength in prayer, in 2 Chron. 20.3. it is said of Jehoshaphat, that he set himselfe to seeke the Lord, he did give his whole selfe to seeke the Lord:
but wills, thoughts, affections, strength in prayer, in 2 Chronicles 20.3. it is said of Jehoshaphat, that he Set himself to seek the Lord, he did give his Whole self to seek the Lord:
and it is their great burthen, and should be so, but I never hear any more complainings of the wandring of their spirits than in the time of prayer, the people of God are much pestered in their spirits with this evill, it is very grievous unto them,
and it is their great burden, and should be so, but I never hear any more complainings of the wandering of their spirits than in the time of prayer, the people of God Are much pestered in their spirits with this evil, it is very grievous unto them,
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so that if God should speak to them as he spake unto Solomon, and bade him aske what he should give him, I verily beleeve there are many in this Congregation, that have already good assurance of Gods love in Christ,
so that if God should speak to them as he spoke unto Solomon, and bade him ask what he should give him, I verily believe there Are many in this Congregation, that have already good assurance of God's love in christ,
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and to be delivered from that that hath so much hindred their Communion with God in prayer, they would dispise and scorn the the world in comparison of such a mercy as this is:
and to be Delivered from that that hath so much hindered their Communion with God in prayer, they would despise and scorn the the world in comparison of such a mercy as this is:
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but even in the very duty of prayer many times have wicked and ungodly thoughts; how horrible are they? unclean thoughts, murderous thoughts it may be, and most abominable.
but even in the very duty of prayer many times have wicked and ungodly thoughts; how horrible Are they? unclean thoughts, murderous thoughts it may be, and most abominable.
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but now I speak to such as have most wicked abominable thoughts, rising from the stream and corruption of their hearts, such thoughts as their hearts do close withal in prayer,
but now I speak to such as have most wicked abominable thoughts, rising from the stream and corruption of their hearts, such thoughts as their hearts do close withal in prayer,
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Take but this one note with you, that all those dreadfull, vile, unclean, covetous thoughts of thine in prayer, they have been to God as if you had spoken them in words thoughts to God, are all one with him as words are to men;
Take but this one note with you, that all those dreadful, vile, unclean, covetous thoughts of thine in prayer, they have been to God as if you had spoken them in words thoughts to God, Are all one with him as words Are to men;
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SERMON XIIII. LEVITICUS. 10.3. I will be Sanctified in them that come nigh me. WEE are first to Sanctifie Gods Name in regard of the matter of our prayers.
SERMON XIIII. LEVITICUS. 10.3. I will be Sanctified in them that come High me. we Are First to Sanctify God's Name in regard of the matter of our Prayers.
and as I said the last time, if so be that the Lord should speak from heaven to them and aske them what they would have, they having already the assurance of his love in Christ, they would aske the deliverance from a vain spirit in the performance of holy duties, Bring no vaine Oblations saith God in Isa. 1.13. Oh what vain oblations do we bring by the vanitie of our thoughts in prayer!
and as I said the last time, if so be that the Lord should speak from heaven to them and ask them what they would have, they having already the assurance of his love in christ, they would ask the deliverance from a vain Spirit in the performance of holy duties, Bring no vain Oblations Says God in Isaiah 1.13. O what vain Oblations do we bring by the vanity of our thoughts in prayer!
but the Spaniel will be running up and down, this way and that way, and if all the space of ground which the Spaniel hath gone over should be measured, it may be while you are walking halfe a mile, the Spaniel fetching compasses here and there would be halfe a dozen miles;
but the Spaniel will be running up and down, this Way and that Way, and if all the Molle of ground which the Spaniel hath gone over should be measured, it may be while you Are walking half a mile, the Spaniel fetching compasses Here and there would be half a dozen miles;
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and it were well if it were so with us, though our fancies be wild yet if we were able to call in our fancies and to have them at command, it were well with us:
and it were well if it were so with us, though our fancies be wild yet if we were able to call in our fancies and to have them At command, it were well with us:
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were fly aboue thine eares, and that there is such stirrings of corruption more than there was before, 'tis not because there is more corruption than there was formerly,
were fly above thine ears, and that there is such stirrings of corruption more than there was before, it's not Because there is more corruption than there was formerly,
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and besides, you know a man that was wont to keep lewd company, if God turne him that he will keep that company no more, at first he shall be more troubled with them than he was before;
and beside, you know a man that was wont to keep lewd company, if God turn him that he will keep that company no more, At First he shall be more troubled with them than he was before;
as your civil men, what's the reason that they blesse themselves and think they are in a good condition, it's because their corruptions lie still in them and doe not stirre, they cannot beleeve what abundance of wickednesse there is in their hearts,
as your civil men, what's the reason that they bless themselves and think they Are in a good condition, it's Because their corruptions lie still in them and do not stir, they cannot believe what abundance of wickedness there is in their hearts,
at first conversion (I say) the Lord suffers thy corruption thus to stir, that he may discover to thee what an evil heart thou hast, what abundance of sin there is in thy heart,
At First conversion (I say) the Lord suffers thy corruption thus to stir, that he may discover to thee what an evil heart thou hast, what abundance of since there is in thy heart,
this would be a speciall means to compose thy Spirit; and to keep thee from wandring, as Nehemiah, in Nehem. 6.3. a place that I have sometimes quoted upon such an occasion, when the enemies of Nehemiah that would hinder the building of the Temple, sent to him that they might talk together, no saith he;
this would be a special means to compose thy Spirit; and to keep thee from wandering, as Nehemiah, in Nehemiah 6.3. a place that I have sometime quoted upon such an occasion, when the enemies of Nehemiah that would hinder the building of the Temple, sent to him that they might talk together, no Says he;
now he doth resolve upon it, and set himselfe upon it, and doth resolve through the grace of God, that what soever difficultie he meets withall, whatsoever it cost him, that he will goe through this work, I say that resolutions renewed have a great deale of power;
now he does resolve upon it, and Set himself upon it, and does resolve through the grace of God, that what soever difficulty he meets withal, whatsoever it cost him, that he will go through this work, I say that resolutions renewed have a great deal of power;
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and now renew thy resolutions, and Covenant with God, that for this prayer, I will set my selfe against them, whatsoever pains I take, I will b sure yet withall to look up to Gods grace to assist me, I will be sure this prayer to keep my heart close to what I am about;
and now renew thy resolutions, and Covenant with God, that for this prayer, I will Set my self against them, whatsoever pains I take, I will b sure yet withal to look up to God's grace to assist me, I will be sure this prayer to keep my heart close to what I am about;
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as if a man be wandring with his eyes, and looking after every feather, if the King or some great person come into the Room, all his thoughts would be about the King,
as if a man be wandering with his eyes, and looking After every feather, if the King or Some great person come into the Room, all his thoughts would be about the King,
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it is because their eyes are not open to look upon God in his glory, they are as it were dreaming and do not apprehend that God stands and looks upon them,
it is Because their eyes Are not open to look upon God in his glory, they Are as it were dreaming and do not apprehend that God Stands and looks upon them,
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if the Devill casts in a thought of blasphemie, that makes thee quake and shake; but if thy thoughts have no great evill in them, but they are slight things;
if the devil Cast in a Thought of blasphemy, that makes thee quake and shake; but if thy thoughts have no great evil in them, but they Are slight things;
therefore remember this rule, that in the time of prayer, whatsoever thoughts be in thy mind that doe not concerne the present duty, they are sinful before God,
Therefore Remember this Rule, that in the time of prayer, whatsoever thoughts be in thy mind that do not concern the present duty, they Are sinful before God,
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and the reason why we gain and prosper so little in our Christian course, it is because we do not take notice of what God hath done for us, to give God glory for mercies formerly received,
and the reason why we gain and prosper so little in our Christian course, it is Because we do not take notice of what God hath done for us, to give God glory for Mercies formerly received,
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as if you h•• a young nursery of trees, and they began to thrive very well 〈 ◊ 〉 there comes a company of Caterpillars and spoiles almost 〈 ◊ 〉 the young Trees that are set, only two or three are kept from the Caterpillars;
as if you h•• a young nursery of trees, and they began to thrive very well 〈 ◊ 〉 there comes a company of Caterpillars and spoils almost 〈 ◊ 〉 the young Trees that Are Set, only two or three Are kept from the Caterpillars;
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for I compare wandring vaine thoughts in prayer unto Caterpillars that are upon the trees; and we see that if stormy rainy weather comes the Caterpillars will fall;
for I compare wandering vain thoughts in prayer unto Caterpillars that Are upon the trees; and we see that if stormy rainy weather comes the Caterpillars will fallen;
and one would thinke that these blustering stormes and the hand of God that hath been out against us, should have clensed our thoughts and souls from these Caterpillars that have been upon our duties,
and one would think that these blustering storms and the hand of God that hath been out against us, should have cleansed our thoughts and Souls from these Caterpillars that have been upon our duties,
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yet thou mayest say, that hrough Gods mercy such a Morning in my closet, the Lord hath preserved a prayer to himselfe and I have gotten power over this vain heart of mine, bless God for this,
yet thou Mayest say, that hrough God's mercy such a Morning in my closet, the Lord hath preserved a prayer to himself and I have got power over this vain heart of mine, bless God for this,
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The third thing for the sanctifying of Gods Name in prayer is this, there must be the breathings of the Spirit of God, otherwise Gods Name is not sanctified; that in Rom. 8.26.
The third thing for the sanctifying of God's Name in prayer is this, there must be the breathings of the Spirit of God, otherwise God's Name is not sanctified; that in Rom. 8.26.
if any of you should say how can we sanctifie Gods Name, we are poor and weak, we can doe little? mark, it is said here, that the Spirit helpeth our infirmities to pray,
if any of you should say how can we sanctify God's Name, we Are poor and weak, we can do little? mark, it is said Here, that the Spirit Helpeth our infirmities to pray,
and the other end very heavy, if one come and take up the heaviest end a little strength will serve for the lighter end so the Spirit comes and takes up the heavier end in duty,
and the other end very heavy, if one come and take up the Heaviest end a little strength will serve for the lighter end so the Spirit comes and Takes up the Heavier end in duty,
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and so helps our infirmities helps together, and then the other word is The Spirit; that is together with the acting of the graces of the spirit in our hearts, you must not say so;
and so helps our infirmities helps together, and then the other word is The Spirit; that is together with the acting of the graces of the Spirit in our hearts, you must not say so;
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thou art by the eye of faith to looke upon the Spirit of God, and to cast thy soule upon the assistance of the Spirit of God, thou art to look upon the holy Ghost,
thou art by the eye of faith to look upon the Spirit of God, and to cast thy soul upon the assistance of the Spirit of God, thou art to look upon the holy Ghost,
The fourth thing is purity of heart; pure hearts and hands in Heb. 10.22. Rev. 5.8. having every one of them harpes, and golden vials ful of odours which are the prayers of Sain•;
The fourth thing is purity of heart; pure hearts and hands in Hebrew 10.22. Rev. 5.8. having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours which Are the Prayers of Sain•;
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the hearts of the Saints must be as golden vials, and then their prayers will be as odours; in 1 Tim. 2.8. the holy Ghost giving directions how we should pray, it is with this qualification, I will therefore that men pray every where lifting up holy hands without wrath and doubting;
the hearts of the Saints must be as golden vials, and then their Prayers will be as odours; in 1 Tim. 2.8. the holy Ghost giving directions how we should pray, it is with this qualification, I will Therefore that men pray every where lifting up holy hands without wrath and doubting;
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theres a promise made to him for the lifting up of his face to God, putting away iniquitie from his Tabernacle, that by putting away evil from our Tabernacles,
theres a promise made to him for the lifting up of his face to God, putting away iniquity from his Tabernacle, that by putting away evil from our Tabernacles,
The fift thing is, in truth, when we come to call upon God, we must call upon him in truth, Psal. 145.18. the Lord is nigh unto all, to all that call upon him in truth;
The fift thing is, in truth, when we come to call upon God, we must call upon him in truth, Psalm 145.18. the Lord is High unto all, to all that call upon him in truth;
and see whether there be answerable dispositions to the expressions you have made, and how that the Lord doth remember every expression that you have made.
and see whither there be answerable dispositions to the expressions you have made, and how that the Lord does Remember every expression that you have made.
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and of our wilingnesse to be at his dispose, performe these ingagements that thou makest to God in prayer if God should present to us all our professions that we have made to him in prayer,
and of our wilingnesse to be At his dispose, perform these engagements that thou Makest to God in prayer if God should present to us all our professions that we have made to him in prayer,
Another thing in prayer must be faith: pray without doubting, as in the former Scripture, the prayer of faith prevailes much; James 1.6.7. a man that wavereth and doubteth must not think to obtain any thing of God.
another thing in prayer must be faith: pray without doubting, as in the former Scripture, the prayer of faith prevails much; James 1.6.7. a man that wavereth and doubteth must not think to obtain any thing of God.
And therefore after we have done, to go away beleeving, as Hannah in 1 Sam. 1.18. we reade of her, that after she had been praying she went away, and lookt no more sad;
And Therefore After we have done, to go away believing, as Hannah in 1 Sam. 1.18. we read of her, that After she had been praying she went away, and looked no more sad;
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the text saith, noting that after we have been powring forth our soules to God, we should beleeve and exercise faith and not go in as drooping a way as ever we did.
the text Says, noting that After we have been Pouring forth our Souls to God, we should believe and exercise faith and not go in as drooping a Way as ever we did.
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You have an excellent Scripture for that to help a soule, to exercise faith in prayer, notwithstanding there hath been many infirmities; in Psal. 65.2, 3; O thou that hearest prayers, unto thee all flesh shall come;
You have an excellent Scripture for that to help a soul, to exercise faith in prayer, notwithstanding there hath been many infirmities; in Psalm 65.2, 3; Oh thou that Hearst Prayers, unto thee all Flesh shall come;
yet you that have dejected hearts and are afraid that God will not heare your prayers, see what the text saith, Thou hearest prayer Lord, but will not my sins hinder? no saith David, iniquity prevailes against me,
yet you that have dejected hearts and Are afraid that God will not hear your Prayers, see what the text Says, Thou Hearst prayer Lord, but will not my Sins hinder? no Says David, iniquity prevails against me,
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Again, If you would pray to God indeed, so as to sanctifie his Name in prayer, there should be humility in your hearts so as to be sensible of your own unworthiness;
Again, If you would pray to God indeed, so as to sanctify his Name in prayer, there should be humility in your hearts so as to be sensible of your own unworthiness;
we must not charge prayer and God with it, but look to our selves (I mean not charge the Ordinance of prayer) but the vilenesse of our carriage in our prayers;
we must not charge prayer and God with it, but look to our selves (I mean not charge the Ordinance of prayer) but the vileness of our carriage in our Prayers;
and let us for time to come know what a Christan life means, it is said of Christ in Luke 9.29. that as he was praying the fashion of his countenance was changed, Oh thats an excellent thing, that when we have been in our closets at prayer, to come away with our faces shining;
and let us for time to come know what a Christian life means, it is said of christ in Lycia 9.29. that as he was praying the fashion of his countenance was changed, O thats an excellent thing, that when we have been in our closets At prayer, to come away with our faces shining;
And that man and woman that shall be instructed truly in this art and mystery in Sanctifying Gods Name now in the worshipping of him, such a man and woman shall be to all eternity Sanctifying the Name of God in praising of him.
And that man and woman that shall be instructed truly in this art and mystery in Sanctifying God's Name now in the worshipping of him, such a man and woman shall be to all eternity Sanctifying the Name of God in praising of him.
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