Christs impressions strong, sweet, and sensible on the hearts of believers, delivered in a sermon at Athelstonfoord, June 16, 1700. at the celebration of the sacred Eucharist. With some addition, / By I.C. M.D.
OUR LORD JE•US CHRIST having broken the Bonds of Death, and made open the gates of the Grave, that he might notifie or make known his Resurrection to His Apostles and Disciples, he appeated to them and Conversed with them, at sundry times, and in diverse manners;
OUR LORD JE•US CHRIST having broken the Bonds of Death, and made open the gates of the Grave, that he might notify or make known his Resurrection to His Apostles and Disciples, he appeated to them and Conversed with them, At sundry times, and in diverse manners;
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and Resurrection of Christ, who, while they are thus Exercised, joined himself to their Society, and walking along with them, enquired at them what manne• of Communications they had;
and Resurrection of christ, who, while they Are thus Exercised, joined himself to their Society, and walking along with them, inquired At them what manne• of Communications they had;
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Bu• they speaking some what darkly and doubtingly about these things, he who alway went about doing good, explain• to them more fully and clearly out of th• Scrip•ures, the Prophesies, that concern•• the Messiah, and though for a while th• did not understand so distinctly the Myste•ies he was exponing,
Bu• they speaking Some what darkly and doubtingly about these things, he who always went about doing good, explain• to them more Fully and clearly out of th• Scrip•ures, the prophecies, that concern•• the Messiah, and though for a while th• did not understand so distinctly the Myste•ies he was exponing,
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yet at length he made th• scales fall from their eyes, and darted 〈 ◊ 〉 Beam of Divine Light into their Mind• which did both Illuminate and warme thei• Hearts,
yet At length he made th• scales fallen from their eyes, and darted 〈 ◊ 〉 Beam of Divine Light into their Mind• which did both Illuminate and warm thei• Hearts,
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so that they knew him, and ca•• feelingly to perceive, they had receive Vertue ••m him, the marvellous energ• whereof our Text tells us, did work upo• their Spirits, did not our hearts burne with in us? being thus handed into our Text, Comprehends these three things.
so that they knew him, and ca•• feelingly to perceive, they had receive Virtue ••m him, the marvellous energ• whereof our Text tells us, did work upo• their Spirits, did not our hearts burn with in us? being thus handed into our Text, Comprehends these three things.
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when he pleaseth to exerce and apply his Divine power and Energie, of whom it is said, verse 19. that be was a Prophet mighty in word and in deed, who alwaye:
when he Pleases to exerce and apply his Divine power and Energy, of whom it is said, verse 19. that be was a Prophet mighty in word and in deed, who alway:
We shall not insist to Explain the Terms of our Text Critically and Articulatly, for the only Terme that is Metaphorical, and so most needs Exposition, will be cleared afterward,
We shall not insist to Explain the Terms of our Text Critically and Articulately, for the only Term that is Metaphorical, and so most needs Exposition, will be cleared afterwards,
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O were there not warme, sweet and Sensible Motions of Christs Power on out Hearts, that have left deep and abiding Impressions with us, the like whereof we never felt before:
Oh were there not warm, sweet and Sensible Motions of Christ Power on out Hearts, that have left deep and abiding Impressions with us, the like whereof we never felt before:
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By Christs Impressions we mean not, any Extraordinary Motions or Rapide Propensions and Agitations of mind, such as Quakers the German Anabaptists, and other Enthusiasts pretend to,
By Christ Impressions we mean not, any Extraordinary Motions or Rapide Propensions and Agitations of mind, such as Quakers the Germane Anabaptists, and other Enthusiasts pretend to,
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not warranted by or, above that which is written, in the Holy word of GOD, Und•rstanding nether what they say, not whereof they Affirm, 1, Tim: 1, 7, many are deluded and Imposed upon by their own deceitfull dreams,
not warranted by or, above that which is written, in the Holy word of GOD, Und•rstanding neither what they say, not whereof they Affirm, 1, Tim: 1, 7, many Are deluded and Imposed upon by their own deceitful dreams,
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and over heated Imaginations, mistaking the Excentrick and Spurious motiones of their own light Spirits, (not knowing what manner Spirits they are of) for the Inspirations and Impressions of the Spirit of GOD, which yet may be no other,
and over heated Imaginations, mistaking the Eccentric and Spurious motiones of their own Light Spirits, (not knowing what manner Spirits they Are of) for the Inspirations and Impressions of the Spirit of GOD, which yet may be no other,
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and to a new Spiritual Temper, which may be called the first great stroak of his Hand at Conversion, Printing and Stamping the Image of GOD, on the Soul:
and to a new Spiritual Temper, which may be called the First great stroke of his Hand At Conversion, Printing and Stamping the Image of GOD, on the Soul:
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See Isa: 6.8.8.11.12 Cor. 3: 3.5 Son. 4 16. But least we anticipate what afterwards may be Discoursed more Conveniently, we say no more here, hoping what is to be said, will Contribute for further clearing of this point.
See Isaiah: 6.8.8.11.12 Cor. 3: 3.5 Son. 4 16. But lest we anticipate what afterwards may be Discoursed more Conveniently, we say no more Here, hoping what is to be said, will Contribute for further clearing of this point.
even such Ebbings and Flowings, such alternate Ups and Downs, as may make them feel and owne that they are necessarily dependant on the Spirit of Christ, who blows and Breaths, where,
even such Ebbings and Flowings, such alternate Ups and Downs, as may make them feel and own that they Are necessarily dependant on the Spirit of christ, who blows and Breathes, where,
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As to the second particular, we will offer some Grounds of Proof of the Doctrine, To wit, that where Christ comes, he makes deep Impressions. 1 It is Congruous and Suitable to his Magnificence and Royalty, Christ is King of Kings, Encircled with most Excellent August Majesty, the Beaming Rayes whereof, cannot but make a Mighty dash on those they teach and beat upon: Says Solomon. Eccl. 8.4.
As to the second particular, we will offer Some Grounds of Proof of the Doctrine, To wit, that where christ comes, he makes deep Impressions. 1 It is Congruous and Suitable to his Magnificence and Royalty, christ is King of Kings, Encircled with most Excellent August Majesty, the Beaming Rays whereof, cannot but make a Mighty dash on those they teach and beatrice upon: Says Solomon. Ecclesiastes 8.4.
when the LORD made his Majestick Appearance on Mount Sinai, Exod: 19.16.18. 2. The LORD hath promised so to Work upon Souls, as to make great Impressions,
when the LORD made his Majestic Appearance on Mount Sinai, Exod: 19.16.18. 2. The LORD hath promised so to Work upon Souls, as to make great Impressions,
and by a Physical Efficacious Touch of His Finger, to Cause the Refractorie Selfish-will, choose and follow his Will, no doubt this is the Result of Enduement with Power from on High, Luke 24, 43. 3. Many instances may be adduced of the Actual Fulfilment of thir his Gracious Promises, in the Sensible Sweet Experiences of his People;
and by a Physical Efficacious Touch of His Finger, to Cause the Refractory Selfish-will, choose and follow his Will, no doubt this is the Result of Enduement with Power from on High, Lycia 24, 43. 3. Many instances may be adduced of the Actual Fulfilment of their his Gracious Promises, in the Sensible Sweet Experiences of his People;
And I dare say, If ever thou hast had any Heart Work or Soul Exercise, thou wil put to thy seal, thou canst produce thy Witnesses, to attest this thrice sweet Truth:
And I Dare say, If ever thou hast had any Heart Work or Soul Exercise, thou will put to thy seal, thou Canst produce thy Witnesses, to attest this thrice sweet Truth:
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4, None Ele can make Eff•ctual Impressions on hearts but Christ, this Surpasseth the Power of men and Angels, who must all cry out, who is sufficient for these things? It is neither Paul who planteth,
4, None Ele can make Eff•ctual Impressions on hearts but christ, this Surpasses the Power of men and Angels, who must all cry out, who is sufficient for these things? It is neither Paul who plants,
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yet he cannot speak into thy heart, this is Christs peculiar prerogative, who's proper Elogie it is, never man spake like this man John, 7: 46. As no person else,
yet he cannot speak into thy heart, this is Christ peculiar prerogative, who's proper Eulogy it is, never man spoke like this man John, 7: 46. As no person Else,
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for Imagine that Heavens gates were cast open, so that thou mightest have a prospect into the Supercelestial Glory and happiness, it would not Court or carrie thy Affections to choose and follow Holiness,
for Imagine that Heavens gates were cast open, so that thou Mightest have a prospect into the Supercelestial Glory and happiness, it would not Court or carry thy Affections to choose and follow Holiness,
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or be admitted to hear the horrible Sk•icks of the damned wights there, it would not prove an Argument forcible enough, to perswade or prevail with thee to leave thy Lusts;
or be admitted to hear the horrible Sk•icks of the damned wights there, it would not prove an Argument forcible enough, to persuade or prevail with thee to leave thy Lustiest;
no, no, it is only the Victorious Impre••e vertue of Christ can performe such Glorious Feats Rom: 9: 16. Phil: 2.13.4.13. 5. The last Ground of proof that where Christ comes he makes great Impressions, we take from several figurative Terms & Denominations, that Christs Operati•ns get in the Scripture, which Import mighty Efficacie. 1:
no, no, it is only the Victorious Impre••e virtue of christ can perform such Glorious Feats Rom: 9: 16. Philip: 2.13.4.13. 5. The last Ground of proof that where christ comes he makes great Impressions, we take from several figurative Terms & Denominations, that Christ Operati•ns get in the Scripture, which Import mighty Efficacy. 1:
A Creative power is attributed to Christ & specially as it Terminates in the Formation of the new Creature, the Na•a•ions of this Act of Creating is the pro•uction of something out of Nothing by such an Almighty Divine Efficiencie,
A Creative power is attributed to christ & specially as it Terminates in the Formation of the new Creature, the Na•a•ions of this Act of Creating is the pro•uction of something out of Nothing by such an Almighty Divine Efficiency,
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hence it is According to faith, that all Creatures visible, and Invisible, by the alone word of his power, were at the beginning of Time brought into a reall Existence;
hence it is According to faith, that all Creatures visible, and Invisible, by the alone word of his power, were At the beginning of Time brought into a real Existence;
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without anie preexistent matter or subject to operate, either upon or by Coll: 1, 16: Heb: 11: 3. Even so it is agreeable both to faith and feeling that they who are Regenerated and Renewed, are made so by the Creative vertue of Christs Power? therefore they who are Renewed in the Spirit of their mind, are said to be Created after GOD in Righteouseness and true Holiness, Eph: 4: 23: 23: 24: and 34 3: 2: 10. They are GODS workmanship created in Christ Jesus unto Good Works. and 2 Cor: 5: 17: They are Called new Creatures, and further, Rom: 12: 2: The are said to be Metamorphosed as the Original word is, or as we Translate it, Transformed:
without any preexistent matter or Subject to operate, either upon or by Coll: 1, 16: Hebrew: 11: 3. Even so it is agreeable both to faith and feeling that they who Are Regenerated and Renewed, Are made so by the Creative virtue of Christ Power? Therefore they who Are Renewed in the Spirit of their mind, Are said to be Created After GOD in Righteousness and true Holiness, Ephesians: 4: 23: 23: 24: and 34 3: 2: 10. They Are GOD'S workmanship created in christ jesus unto Good Works. and 2 Cor: 5: 17: They Are Called new Creatures, and further, Rom: 12: 2: The Are said to be Metamorphosed as the Original word is, or as we Translate it, Transformed:
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2. The Divine hand is said to draw Sinners unto himself, which is such an Act and exercement of Divine power, that they who are drawn, cant but be sensible thereof,
2. The Divine hand is said to draw Sinners unto himself, which is such an Act and exercement of Divine power, that they who Are drawn, Cant but be sensible thereof,
and by hi• Divine Touch sweetly Impresscis the Son to sway and move towards him, thereupon the Devil, the World and the Flesh are all alarmed and stirred to put thei• hand to hold fast the gripp they before had Now these all drawing and pulling upo• the one side as by a strong three fold Cor• of Iniquitie;
and by hi• Divine Touch sweetly Impresscis the Son to sway and move towards him, thereupon the devil, the World and the Flesh Are all alarmed and stirred to put thei• hand to hold fast the gripp they before had Now these all drawing and pulling upo• the one side as by a strong three fold Cor• of Iniquity;
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Yet we would not have any body to misunderstand this attractive ver•ue of Christ, as if by his drawing he did violent the will of the Rationall Creature,
Yet we would not have any body to misunderstand this Attractive ver•ue of christ, as if by his drawing he did violent the will of the Rational Creature,
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altho by a Supernatural Efficacie, as that he Gently and Sweetly sways our wils, (upon most Rational considerations proposed and suggested to the Intellect at sundrie times,
although by a Supernatural Efficacy, as that he Gently and Sweetly sways our wills, (upon most Rational considerations proposed and suggested to the Intellect At sundry times,
and in diverse manners) of choice and Compleasantly to Comply with his will, and to yeeld to his working, whereby of Naturallie unwilling, he makes Supernaturallie willing in a day of his Power, Psal: 110: 3,
and in diverse manners) of choice and Compleasantly to Comply with his will, and to yield to his working, whereby of Naturally unwilling, he makes Supernaturally willing in a day of his Power, Psalm: 110: 3,
Therefore we may Imagine it to be such a Drawing as is spoken of Jer: 31: 3: I have loved thee with an Everlasting love therefore with loving kindness have I drawen thee.
Therefore we may Imagine it to be such a Drawing as is spoken of Jer: 31: 3: I have loved thee with an Everlasting love Therefore with loving kindness have I drawn thee.
and the many Analogous or correspondent impressions that Christ makes on hearts, but seeing we may have occasion afterward to touch at some thing of affinity hereunto, we will not now Enlarge further,
and the many Analogous or correspondent impressions that christ makes on hearts, but seeing we may have occasion afterwards to touch At Some thing of affinity hereunto, we will not now Enlarge further,
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but let Suffice that Christs Impressions on the two Disciples Hearts, are in our Text Exp•essed by the Figure of fire: And John the Baptist saith of Christ, That he Baptiseth with the Holy Ghost, and with Fire. Luke 3: 16. 4: Christs workings are Represented by wind, and the Blowings of it, the Impressions whereof whoever have their Senses about them, cannot deny to be sensible, this pierceing Element affecteth and reacheth all the other Elements;
but let Suffice that Christ Impressions on the two Disciples Hearts, Are in our Text Exp•essed by the Figure of fire: And John the Baptist Says of christ, That he Baptizeth with the Holy Ghost, and with Fire. Luke 3: 16. 4: Christ workings Are Represented by wind, and the Blowings of it, the Impressions whereof whoever have their Senses about them, cannot deny to be sensible, this piercing Element affects and reaches all the other Elements;
hence Paul hath a Phraze. 2 Tim: 1.6. Which alludes to this, Stirr up the Gift of GOD which is in thee, the word in the Original Greek is very Emphatical and Significant Anazoporein, i: e:
hence Paul hath a Phrase. 2 Tim: 1.6. Which alludes to this, Stir up the Gift of GOD which is in thee, the word in the Original Greek is very Emphatical and Significant Anazoporein, i: e:
if the Inspirations of the Almighty, if the Sweet Breathings of the life giving Spirit of Jesus, did not Influence and stirr him up unto Activity and motion in Heavenly things,
if the Inspirations of the Almighty, if the Sweet Breathings of the life giving Spirit of jesus, did not Influence and stir him up unto Activity and motion in Heavenly things,
and Heavenward therefore do we find Languishing Christians in their Lasie & flatt f•itts forced to cry out, Son: 4: 16: Awake O North wind and come thou South, blow upon my Garden that the Spices thereof may flow out:
and Heavenward Therefore do we find Languishing Christians in their Lazy & flat f•itts forced to cry out, Son: 4: 16: Awake Oh North wind and come thou South, blow upon my Garden that the Spices thereof may flow out:
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And Christ himself Compares the working of his Spirit to Wind. Jo: 3: 8: 5. Christs Impressions are whiles set off u•der the Notion of Water, the Notable effects whereof are so many, we cannot insi• to enumerate them all. Hos. 14.5: I will b• as the Dew unto Israel:
And christ himself Compares the working of his Spirit to Wind. John: 3: 8: 5. Christ Impressions Are while Set off u•der the Notion of Water, the Notable effects whereof Are so many, we cannot insi• to enumerate them all. Hos. 14.5: I will b• as the Due unto Israel:
When Christ please• to make the dew of Heaven come down o• the Bellievers withered and barren Soul, O how do the seeds of Grace and Vertue tak• life? how do they Grow and Fructifie? s• that the Believer lookes out more Verdent, Fresh,
When christ please• to make the due of Heaven come down o• the Bellievers withered and barren Soul, Oh how do the seeds of Grace and Virtue tak• life? how do they Grow and Fructify? s• that the Believer looks out more Verdent, Fresh,
Ho every one that thirsteth, come to the Waters, and he that hath no Money, &c. The scorched Thi•stie Believer when he gets a draught of this Water of Life,
Ho every one that Thirsteth, come to the Waters, and he that hath no Money, etc. The scorched Thi•stie Believer when he gets a draught of this Water of Life,
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Thy Pathes drop fatness, May we not hereun•o allude, Considering what Impressions the Droppings of his Pa•nes make on Hearts, Gutta cavat lapidem. The Drops of Rain from Sklates or Tyles of Houses, make holes and Cavities in the very Stones,
Thy Paths drop fatness, May we not hereun•o allude, Considering what Impressions the Droppings of his Pa•nes make on Hearts, Gutta cavat lapidem. The Drops of Rain from Sklates or Tiles of Houses, make holes and Cavities in the very Stones,
Now from these instances, (and many more might be added) is it not Palpably proven, that Christs Operations are very Impressive and Powerfull on Hearts.
Now from these instances, (and many more might be added) is it not Palpably proven, that Christ Operations Are very Impressive and Powerful on Hearts.
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The 3d. thing we proposed to handle, is to inform wherein Christ makes great Impressions: And that 1st upon the Heart: 2d upon the Conscience: 3d upon all the Senses,
The 3d. thing we proposed to handle, is to inform wherein christ makes great Impressions: And that 1st upon the Heart: 2d upon the Conscience: 3d upon all the Senses,
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As to the 1st of these, we say, Christ makes great Impressions on the Heart, Viz. These 5 wayes, 1. By renewing the Heats, chainging it from its Corrupt Natural Constitution into a new Gracious Disposition,
As to the 1st of these, we say, christ makes great Impressions on the Heart, Viz. These 5 ways, 1. By renewing the Heats, changing it from its Corrupt Natural Constitution into a new Gracious Disposition,
whereas before they were a weariness, he sees in himself so much Wretchedness, Emptiness, and Vanitie, that he Wonders he should ever have been Proud or Self-conceited in any case:
whereas before they were a weariness, he sees in himself so much Wretchedness, Emptiness, and Vanity, that he Wonders he should ever have been Proud or Self-conceited in any case:
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He sees in GOD, that Majestie and Perfection, which stricks his Soul into deepest Veneration, Highest Love, and Ingenuine Propension to strickest Obedience, and as the Understanding Shares of New Light, so the Will and Desires are brought under a new set, he hath new Principles,
He sees in GOD, that Majesty and Perfection, which stricks his Soul into Deepest Veneration, Highest Love, and Ingenuine Propension to strickest obedience, and as the Understanding Shares of New Light, so the Will and Desires Are brought under a new Set, he hath new Principles,
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and new Projects, he is Promp•ed by more Pure Principles in the Pursuance of all his Pr•jects, he Projects higher than ever he did, his great and Gracious Soul is not slavishly Chained and Restrained to Earthly, Temporal,
and new Projects, he is Promp•ed by more Pure Principles in the Pursuance of all his Pr•jects, he Projects higher than ever he did, his great and Gracious Soul is not slavishly Chained and Restrained to Earthly, Temporal,
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and Transitorie Things, but Generously aspires after the things that are above, and that in the Nature are Spiritual and Eternal, he now crys out, Whom have I in Heaven but thee, and there is none upon the Earth I desire besides thee, Psalm 73.25.
and Transitory Things, but Generously aspires After the things that Are above, and that in the Nature Are Spiritual and Eternal, he now cries out, Whom have I in Heaven but thee, and there is none upon the Earth I desire beside thee, Psalm 73.25.
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than ever he was Capable to apprehend before, from all which are not these new Qualities and Conditions of the thus Transformed Soul, the Native Resultances of his Powerfull Gracious Impressi•ns, Ezek. 36.26. A new Heart also will I give you, &c. Rom: 12.2. Tit. 3: 5. But having spoken somewhat of this before, we superceed further Enlargement now.
than ever he was Capable to apprehend before, from all which Are not these new Qualities and Conditions of the thus Transformed Soul, the Native Resultances of his Powerful Gracious Impressi•ns, Ezekiel 36.26. A new Heart also will I give you, etc. Rom: 12.2. Tit. 3: 5. But having spoken somewhat of this before, we superceded further Enlargement now.
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as it were softly stealing and slipping in his Hand by the hole of the Door, Thereby making the Bowels easily move and Open for his own Reception and Admission. Son: 5.4.5. This way was Lydias, heart opend Acts 16.14.
as it were softly stealing and slipping in his Hand by the hold of the Door, Thereby making the Bowels Easily move and Open for his own Reception and Admission. Son: 5.4.5. This Way was Lydias, heart opened Acts 16.14.
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at other times he opens in a more roughsome manner, as it were making use of the Kings Keyes, by the Hammer of the Word, forcibly breaking open the Doors, and making the Iron Bares, and Bands of Unbelief and Obstinacie to flee assunder,
At other times he Opens in a more roughsome manner, as it were making use of the Kings Keys, by the Hammer of the Word, forcibly breaking open the Doors, and making the Iron Bares, and Bans of Unbelief and Obstinacy to flee asunder,
but whatever way he takes, (The Holy One of Israel not being Limited to stinted Methods and Measures) he makes his Royall Entrance so sensible, that soon or syne the Believer comes to Understand, That the King has made way and access unto his Soul.
but whatever Way he Takes, (The Holy One of Israel not being Limited to stinted Methods and Measures) he makes his Royal Entrance so sensible, that soon or sin the Believer comes to Understand, That the King has made Way and access unto his Soul.
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so when Christ gives a bitter Potion and Cup of Affliction, it may through his Blessing prove Operative to Purge and Work out heir Peccant ill humors, but not without some Throws and painfull Resentments within, Isa:
so when christ gives a bitter Potion and Cup of Affliction, it may through his Blessing prove Operative to Purge and Work out heir Peccant ill humours, but not without Some Throws and painful Resentments within, Isaiah:
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and his sin taken away, when Christ Purges the Temple of the Soul by casting and Scourging out the Buyers and Sellers? Viz. Our Diverse evill Lusts, that make Merchandise of us,
and his since taken away, when christ Purges the Temple of the Soul by casting and Scourging out the Buyers and Sellers? Viz. Our Diverse evil Lustiest, that make Merchandise of us,
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When he Purgeth our House of the old Possessores, Viz Legions of Ʋnclean Spirits that have Haunted our Habitation, readily in their departure they make us Cry, and rent us sore. Mar. 9 25.26.
When he Purgeth our House of the old Possessores, Viz Legions of Ʋnclean Spirits that have Haunted our Habitation, readily in their departure they make us Cry, and rend us soar. Mar. 9 25.26.
4. Christ makes great Impressions on the H•art by fixing and Establishing the Heart, against all Dangers and Fears, the Fear of Sin, the Fear of Satan, the Fear either of the Wrath of GOD or Man, the Fear of Death and Hell, may shake the Courage of the best sometimes,
4. christ makes great Impressions on the H•art by fixing and Establishing the Heart, against all Dangers and Fears, the fear of since, the fear of Satan, the fear either of the Wrath of GOD or Man, the fear of Death and Hell, may shake the Courage of the best sometime,
yet Christs Presence can settle the Heart, Ps: 23.4. Psal: 4.6 8 Yea, and bring it to such a Consistencie of Established Composure, as to be able to say, My heart is fixed, My heart is fixed. Ps. 57.7. 5. Christ makes great Impressions on the Heart, in raising the Heart, and that to these 3 things.
yet Christ Presence can settle the Heart, Ps: 23.4. Psalm: 4.6 8 Yea, and bring it to such a Consistency of Established Composure, as to be able to say, My heart is fixed, My heart is fixed. Ps. 57.7. 5. christ makes great Impressions on the Heart, in raising the Heart, and that to these 3 things.
whiles break forth to wonder at the wise and Matchles Contrivance of Redemption by GOD manifested in the Flesh, which is a marvellous mistery indeed, doth he not wonder at the Thoughts of special Differencing Love, that hath chosen him out of the World,
while break forth to wonder At the wise and Matchless Contrivance of Redemption by GOD manifested in the Flesh, which is a marvellous mystery indeed, does he not wonder At the Thoughts of special Differencing Love, that hath chosen him out of the World,
Insensible of sin, and in hazard every moment of plumping into the pit? Doth he not admite the Transcendent mercie of his GOD, that pardoneth his great and many sins,
Insensible of since, and in hazard every moment of plumping into the pit? Does he not adamite the Transcendent mercy of his GOD, that Pardoneth his great and many Sins,
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and Intimateth an Act of Indemnity to his Soul, while many farr less guilty are Condemned and Confounded? doth he not also admire that Christ should Assume him, who is by Nature an heir of wrath,
and Intimateth an Act of Indemnity to his Soul, while many Far less guilty Are Condemned and Confounded? does he not also admire that christ should Assume him, who is by Nature an heir of wrath,
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Who am I O LORD, and what is my Fathers House that thou hast brought me thither too! 2: Sam: 7, 18. And also, John 1, Eph: 3: 1. Behold what manner of Love, the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the Sons of GOD!
Who am I Oh LORD, and what is my Father's House that thou hast brought me thither too! 2: Sam: 7, 18. And also, John 1, Ephesians: 3: 1. Behold what manner of Love, the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the Sons of GOD!
as when his love sick Soul cryes, O lett him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth, Son, 1, 2. And whence all these so Fervent desires after Christs companie,
as when his love sick Soul cries, Oh let him kiss me with the Kisses of his Mouth, Son, 1, 2. And whence all these so Fervent Desires After Christ company,
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Hence when Christ was Transfigured in the Mount and the Discipls in his company had a vision and display of the Excellent Glory, they had ill will to flit thence,
Hence when christ was Transfigured in the Mount and the Disciples in his company had a vision and display of the Excellent Glory, they had ill will to flit thence,
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and therfore Peter says, Master it is good for us to be here, here let us dwel; Mat. 9, 35. 3 Christ Raises the Heart to cheerfull Enlarged Praises:
and Therefore Peter Says, Master it is good for us to be Here, Here let us dwell; Mathew 9, 35. 3 christ Raises the Heart to cheerful Enlarged Praises:
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Praise, Endle, Praise be to thee my Gracious and Bountifull LORD, I Praise thee that ever I heard of thee with the hearing of the Ear, I Praise thee for thy Word and Sacraments, I Praise thee that ever I had heart to Repent and b•lieve I Praise thee, for all thy Giftes and Graces, I Praise thee for Health and Strength and Liberty, I P•aise thee for Food and Raiment, I Praiseing Praise thee for all thy mercies bodily and Spirituall, and thus Procceds the Enlarged believer in the Magnifications of the GOD of all Grace,
Praise, Endle, Praise be to thee my Gracious and Bountiful LORD, I Praise thee that ever I herd of thee with the hearing of the Ear, I Praise thee for thy Word and Sacraments, I Praise thee that ever I had heart to repent and b•lieve I Praise thee, for all thy Gifts and Graces, I Praise thee for Health and Strength and Liberty, I P•aise thee for Food and Raiment, I Praising Praise thee for all thy Mercies bodily and Spiritual, and thus Proceeds the Enlarged believer in the Magnifications of the GOD of all Grace,
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and we may easily suppose that it is the Finger of Christ, which tunes the harp of his heart, to fit him for this Angelick Work, it is Christ that fixes all the pines and Strings of his Soul,
and we may Easily suppose that it is the Finger of christ, which Tunis the harp of his heart, to fit him for this Angelical Work, it is christ that fixes all the pines and Strings of his Soul,
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so that he can say, my heart is fixed, my heart is fixed, I will sing and give Praise, awake up my Glorie, awake Psalterie and harp, 〈 ◊ 〉 my self will awake early. Ps. 57.7.8. The second thing wherein Christ makes great Impressions is upon the Conscience, and that these 2 wayes.
so that he can say, my heart is fixed, my heart is fixed, I will sing and give Praise, awake up my Glory, awake Psaltery and harp, 〈 ◊ 〉 my self will awake early. Ps. 57.7.8. The second thing wherein christ makes great Impressions is upon the Conscience, and that these 2 ways.
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1. By awaking the Conscience, when GOD Thunders, Conscience Shakes, when GOD Raises a Storme there, O what Perplexing Impressions and Grievous Concussions the stoutest sinner will stoup,
1. By awaking the Conscience, when GOD Thunders, Conscience Shakes, when GOD Raises a Storm there, Oh what Perplexing Impressions and Grievous Concussions the Stoutest sinner will stoup,
when GOD opens his Eyes, and sets his sins in order before his face, and Raises strong Apprehensions in him of Divine Wrath and Vengeance Impendent over his head!
when GOD Opens his Eyes, and sets his Sins in order before his face, and Raises strong Apprehensions in him of Divine Wrath and Vengeance Impendent over his head!
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he feels then a wounded Spirit who can bear, and that the Tortures of a Troubled Conscience are a piece of Hell before hand, the Intollerable paines whereof have pressed them near to Dispair and Distraction:
he feels then a wounded Spirit who can bear, and that the Tortures of a Troubled Conscience Are a piece of Hell before hand, the Intolerable pains whereof have pressed them near to Despair and Distraction:
And when this change of Weather is brought to pass by his Fatherlie Care, Kindness and Indulgence, with what quiet and Serenitie is the Soul p•ss•ssed? Ps: 30, 5, Ps. 126.5. What a Soul Storme had the Jailout!
And when this change of Weather is brought to pass by his Fatherly Care, Kindness and Indulgence, with what quiet and Serenity is the Soul p•ss•ssed? Ps: 30, 5, Ps. 126.5. What a Soul Storm had the Jailout!
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yet within a while, a profound calm of Joy & Rejoicing, Acts 16.29, 30, 34. And sometime it falleth out that they who have been sorrest harassed with severest stripes and strictures of Law-work in their Conscience, have also had the sweetest and highest measures of Peace and Tranquilitie of mind, when the Lord hath brought them out of the deeps of their Soul distresses.
yet within a while, a profound Cam of Joy & Rejoicing, Acts 16.29, 30, 34. And sometime it falls out that they who have been forest harassed with Severest stripes and strictures of Law work in their Conscience, have also had the Sweetest and highest measures of Peace and Tranquillity of mind, when the Lord hath brought them out of the deeps of their Soul Distresses.
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The 3d thing wherein Christ makes great Impressions, is in aff cting all the Senses, which we would have understood in a Spiritual sense According to the Apostels meaning,
The 3d thing wherein christ makes great Impressions, is in aff cting all the Senses, which we would have understood in a Spiritual sense According to the Apostles meaning,
when he speaketh Heb. 5: 14. Of having the Senses exercised to discern both Good and Evil. Now we will endeavour to demonstrate how Christ thus affecteth all the 5 Senses.
when he speaks Hebrew 5: 14. Of having the Senses exercised to discern both Good and Evil. Now we will endeavour to demonstrate how christ thus affects all the 5 Senses.
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1 Christ affects mightily the Sense of Hearing, making the voice of his Word, the Voice of his Providence, the Voice of his Spirit, and the Voice of our Consciences, so to reach the cares of the Soul,
1 christ affects mightily the Sense of Hearing, making the voice of his Word, the Voice of his Providence, the Voice of his Spirit, and the Voice of our Consciences, so to reach the Cares of the Soul,
Son: 5: 2. though the Spouse was slumbring, as it were betwixt Sleeping and Waking, yet she understood it was the Voice of her beloved, that Knocked, saying, Open to me my Love, my Dove, &c. Yea so pierceing is his voice, that he makes even the Dead to Hear it, John 5: 25: Never did the terrible rumbles of Lowdest Thunderings more forcibly beat the ears of Men than the fearful denunciations of his tremenduous threatnings the Souls of those he minds to awaken. Acts 2.37. VVhen Peter is charging them home in his Sermon with the guilt of the Horrid Crimson crime of the Blood of Christ, they were stricken into such a Consternation, that it is said, when they heard this they were pricked in their Hearts, and from the painful Impression of this Divine thrust (as •he word in the Original will bear) they cryed out as men strangely frighted, Men and Bretheren what shall we do? and says Habbakuk. 3.2.16. O Lord I have heard thy Speech, and was affraid;
Son: 5: 2. though the Spouse was slumbering, as it were betwixt Sleeping and Waking, yet she understood it was the Voice of her Beloved, that Knocked, saying, Open to me my Love, my Dove, etc. Yea so piercing is his voice, that he makes even the Dead to Hear it, John 5: 25: Never did the terrible rumbles of Loudest Thunderings more forcibly beatrice the ears of Men than the fearful denunciations of his tremenduous threatenings the Souls of those he minds to awaken. Acts 2.37. When Peter is charging them home in his Sermon with the guilt of the Horrid Crimson crime of the Blood of christ, they were stricken into such a Consternation, that it is said, when they herd this they were pricked in their Hearts, and from the painful Impression of this Divine thrust (as •he word in the Original will bear) they cried out as men strangely frighted, Men and Brethren what shall we do? and Says Habakkuk. 3.2.16. Oh Lord I have herd thy Speech, and was afraid;
When I heard my Bellie trembled, my Cups quivered at the Voice. Also never did the sweetest Consort of Musick more passionatly affect them that delight therein,
When I herd my Belly trembled, my Cups quivered At the Voice. Also never did the Sweetest Consort of Music more passionately affect them that delight therein,
In the same Sermon of Peter, Acts 2.39. where after the Commination of threatnings, he changes his Tune to speak of the promises, (for the promise, sayes he, is to you and to your Children ) you may see the Effect thereof, verse 46.47. They did eat their Meat with gladness, and Singlenes of heart, praising God, their sighings were turned to Singings.
In the same Sermon of Peter, Acts 2.39. where After the Commination of threatenings, he changes his Tune to speak of the promises, (for the promise, Says he, is to you and to your Children) you may see the Effect thereof, verse 46.47. They did eat their Meat with gladness, and Singleness of heart, praising God, their sighings were turned to Singings.
2. Christ mightily Effects the Sense of seeing, when this Sun of Righteousness pleases to dart down the Beams of his Brightness, what an Insufferable display of Light illuminats the Minds of Believers, the Sable Clouds of ignorance are Rent in pieces,
2. christ mightily Effects thee Sense of seeing, when this Sun of Righteousness Pleases to dart down the Beams of his Brightness, what an Insufferable display of Light illuminates the Minds of Believers, the Sable Clouds of ignorance Are Rend in Pieces,
and forced last, and farr to flee away, we already told the Enlighted Eye of the Believer, is so furnished with New Light, and a clear sight that he Discerns Spiritua• Things under other colours than befor• the Scales fell from his Eyes,
and forced last, and Far to flee away, we already told the Enlighted Eye of the Believer, is so furnished with New Light, and a clear sighed that he Discerns Spiritua• Things under other colours than befor• the Scales fell from his Eyes,
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But sur• a Blind Man that hath his Eyes Opened, cannot but perceive that some strange Affecting Operation hath pass•d upon him which will Print the Sense and Remembran•• thereof on his Thoughts for ever: Was not Zecharias under great Impressions,
But sur• a Blind Man that hath his Eyes Opened, cannot but perceive that Some strange Affecting Operation hath pass•d upon him which will Print the Sense and Remembran•• thereof on his Thoughts for ever: Was not Zechariah under great Impressions,
when he said (what partly he Felt) that the day spring, or ( Sun rising, as in the Margine of our Bibles) from on high hath visited us, to give Light to them that fit in darkness,
when he said (what partly he Felt) that the day spring, or (Sun rising, as in the Margin of our Bibles) from on high hath visited us, to give Light to them that fit in darkness,
Must it not be a very Affecting Light? that is called a Glorious Light, or the Light of the Glorious Gospel of Christ, which GOD Commandeth to shine into the Hearts of Believers? 2 Cor: 4.4 6. 3. Christ mightily affects the Sense of Smelling, where ever this perfumed Prince cometh, be sendeth such a fragrant smell through all the Ambient Air, that whoever draw it at their Nostrils, cannot but find it:
Must it not be a very Affecting Light? that is called a Glorious Light, or the Light of the Glorious Gospel of christ, which GOD Commands to shine into the Hearts of Believers? 2 Cor: 4.4 6. 3. christ mightily affects the Sense of Smelling, where ever this perfumed Prince comes, be sends such a fragrant smell through all the Ambient Air, that whoever draw it At their Nostrils, cannot but find it:
Because of the savour of his good Ointments, His Name is as Ointment poured forth, whereby Believers are raised and pressed in Soul to Love and admire Him,
Because of the savour of his good Ointments, His Name is as Ointment poured forth, whereby Believers Are raised and pressed in Soul to Love and admire Him,
and from His Odoriferous presence is it, that all about Him smell strongly of him, the Graces of Believers being stirred and perfumed by His Grace-giving Vertue. Song: 1.12. While the King sitteth at his Table, my Spickenard sendeth forth the smell thereof.
and from His Odoriferous presence is it, that all about Him smell strongly of him, the Graces of Believers being stirred and perfumed by His Grace-giving Virtue. Song: 1.12. While the King Sitteth At his Table, my Spickenard sends forth the smell thereof.
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Now O Communicants, have ye not this day smelled Christ present at His Table? have not your Spices fl•wed out? are not your Graces more fresh and fragrant than before?
Now Oh Communicants, have you not this day smelled christ present At His Table? have not your Spices fl•wed out? Are not your Graces more fresh and fragrant than before?
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4. Christ mightily aff•cts the sense of Touching; when His Finger touches the heart, when He puts in his hand by the hole of the door, He makes a strange moving of the Bowels, Son 5: 4. O Christian didst thou never touch and feel Him by the Finger of Faith? I hope thou hast,
4. christ mightily aff•cts the sense of Touching; when His Finger touches the heart, when He puts in his hand by the hold of the door, He makes a strange moving of the Bowels, Son 5: 4. O Christian didst thou never touch and feel Him by the Finger of Faith? I hope thou hast,
and that thou canst experimentaly say, that thou hast Touched him so Effectually and he hath Touched thee so Powerfullie, that vertue hath gone out from him to Cure thy flux of Blood,
and that thou Canst experimentally say, that thou hast Touched him so Effectually and he hath Touched thee so Powerfully, that virtue hath gone out from him to Cure thy flux of Blood,
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5. Christ mightily Affects the sense of Teasting, O Communicante, while thou was this day Ea•ing His Flesh, which is Meat indeed and Drinking His Blood, which is Dri•k indeed, had not this Heavenly Manna, a more Delicious Taste,
5. christ mightily Affects the sense of Teasting, Oh Communicante, while thou was this day Ea•ing His Flesh, which is Meat indeed and Drinking His Blood, which is Dri•k indeed, had not this Heavenly Manna, a more Delicious Taste,
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then any Delicacie ever thou did'st Taste? Hast thou not in the Sa•rament, senceably Touched, Tasted, and handled sweet Christ: I dare say that the sw•ete•• Carnal Gust, that ever the most sen•ual E•icure f•und in his swinish fills of bodi•y plea•ures, never came ne•r to be so swee• and ravishing as the Tastings of Christs •piritual fruits and pleasures:
then any Delicacy ever thou didst Taste? Hast thou not in the Sa•rament, senceably Touched, Tasted, and handled sweet christ: I Dare say that the sw•ete•• Carnal Gust, that ever the most sen•ual E•icure f•und in his swinish fills of bodi•y plea•ures, never Come ne•r to be so swee• and ravishing as the Tastings of Christ •piritual fruits and pleasures:
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for Christ still more, which may be gathered from the verses Immediatly, and the Chapters after following, where she passionatly longs, she indefatigably paints and pursues after Christ.
for christ still more, which may be gathered from the Verses Immediately, and the Chapters After following, where she passionately longs, she indefatigably paints and pursues After christ.
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If so be ye have tasted that the LORD is Gracious. O Believer hast thou not tasted and felt the Lord to be Gracious, in accepting and Answering thy Prayers, in healing all thy Diseases, in pardoning all thy sins, in strengthning thee against all thy Temptations and Tribula•ions, in bestowing liberally upon the many Love Tockens and Pledges of his fav•ur,
If so be you have tasted that the LORD is Gracious. Oh Believer hast thou not tasted and felt the Lord to be Gracious, in accepting and Answering thy Prayers, in healing all thy Diseases, in pardoning all thy Sins, in strengthening thee against all thy Temptations and Tribula•ions, in bestowing liberally upon the many Love Tockens and Pledges of his fav•ur,
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The 4 thing wherein Christ makes great Impressions, is in raising high all the Affections this Discour•e would swell too big, to sp•ak of all the several Aff•ctions and Passions of the Soul that Christ works upon,
The 4 thing wherein christ makes great Impressions, is in raising high all the Affections this Discour•e would swell too big, to sp•ak of all the several Aff•ctions and Passion of the Soul that christ works upon,
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1. Christ raiseth into a flame the Affection •f Love, did not our H•arts burn within us? saith the Text, and its smal wonder our Love should enkindle towards him,
1. christ Raiseth into a flame the Affection •f Love, did not our H•arts burn within us? Says the Text, and its small wonder our Love should enkindle towards him,
But how can we moreover but be deeply enamoured with him when we look upon him as the Orient and Glorious Beauty of Heaven and Earth, being the Brightness of his Fathers Glory, and the Express Image of His Person, All created Beauties, are but faint and fading Resemblances to His matchless, Comeliness, He is the Beauty of •aints •he Admiration of Angels, a•d the dearly beloved of GOD; And this further Commands our Love to him, that t•is •xcelent Beauty, is content to Cement,
But how can we moreover but be deeply enamoured with him when we look upon him as the Orient and Glorious Beauty of Heaven and Earth, being the Brightness of his Father's Glory, and the Express Image of His Person, All created Beauty's, Are but faint and fading Resemblances to His matchless, Comeliness, He is the Beauty of •aints •he Admiration of Angels, a•d the dearly Beloved of GOD; And this further Commands our Love to him, that t•is •xcelent Beauty, is content to Cement,
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and O when the Believer contemplates on this honourable and happy Match, he is raised into Raptures of Love and Admira•ion, where by his ravished soul is like to faint and expire in inflamed desires after Him, Song 12. 5. stay me with flagons, comfort me with Aples for I am sick of Love, was not this a deep Impression, the flame of Love made o• Her Hear•?
and Oh when the Believer contemplates on this honourable and happy Match, he is raised into Raptures of Love and Admira•ion, where by his ravished soul is like to faint and expire in inflamed Desires After Him, Song 12. 5. stay me with flagons, Comfort me with Apples for I am sick of Love, was not this a deep Impression, the flame of Love made o• Her Hear•?
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when he thought fully Recounts and Reviews all his Abominations? when he looks on himself as ugglie and Loathsome in the sight of a Holy GOD, at the same time also is he hateful and Loathsome in his own eyes,
when he Thought Fully Recounts and Reviews all his Abominations? when he looks on himself as ugglie and Loathsome in the sighed of a Holy GOD, At the same time also is he hateful and Loathsome in his own eyes,
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and can't lift them up towards Heaven, where Lesed Majesty Resides, eve•ie look into His Innerman Forces sighs from his heart, tears from his eyes, complaints from his mouth, a Smi•ing upon his Thighs,
and can't lift them up towards Heaven, where Less Majesty Resides, eve•ie look into His Innerman Forces sighs from his heart, tears from his eyes, complaints from his Mouth, a Smi•ing upon his Thighs,
When the self Abhorring publican was under a working sense of his guilt, he stands a far off, will not lift u• so much as h•s eye unto Heaven, But smits upon his breast. Luk, 18.13. Look Ezek. 36.31.
When the self Abhorring publican was under a working sense of his guilt, he Stands a Far off, will not lift u• so much as h•s eye unto Heaven, But smits upon his breast. Luk, 18.13. Look Ezekiel 36.31.
when he considers how much he hath dishonoured and Angered GOD, how much he ha•h filed and Endangered his precious Soul, he mournes like a Dove, he Chatters like a Cron, and whence all their penitential Boylings in his Bowels but from a look of Christ,
when he considers how much he hath dishonoured and Angered GOD, how much he ha•h filed and Endangered his precious Soul, he mourns like a Dove, he Chatters like a Cron, and whence all their penitential Boilings in his Bowels but from a look of christ,
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and a look to Christ that draws from him a heart melting vertues. Zeck. 12.10. they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn, &c. Luk 22.61 62. It was a piercing look of Christ to Peter over his shoulder, that made weep him bitterly.
and a look to christ that draws from him a heart melting Virtues. zechariah. 12.10. they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn, etc. Luk 22.61 62. It was a piercing look of christ to Peter over his shoulder, that made weep him bitterly.
how anxio•slie Cau•ious is the Believer, (from this Gracious Principale planted in hi• h•ar•) least be Off•nd his Heavenly Father, and how mightily Aff•aid least b•cause of his Offences his GOD hide his face and Frown upon him.
how anxio•slie Cau•ious is the Believer, (from this Gracious Principal planted in hi• h•ar•) lest be Off•nd his Heavenly Father, and how mightily Aff•aid lest b•cause of his Offences his GOD hide his face and Frown upon him.
or Wickedness, and dreed of the great Jehovah, come in competition together, the fear of GOD so strongly overpowers and swalows up all other feats, that it keeps the ascendent in the heart;
or Wickedness, and dread of the great Jehovah, come in competition together, the Fear of GOD so strongly overpowers and Swallows up all other feats, that it keeps the ascendent in the heart;
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and restrains the Believer both fr•m Impiety against, and Apostacie from GOD; The which spiritual fear is one of the new Covenant benefits and Blessings. Jer: 32.40.
and restrains the Believer both fr•m Impiety against, and Apostasy from GOD; The which spiritual Fear is one of the new Covenant benefits and Blessings. Jer: 32.40.
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an insufferable and swalowing J•y, •hat the narrow necked V•ss•l of thy Soul could contain no more, dost thou not mind some sp•ing Tydes of the ineffable Consolation• of the Spirit of GOD, which Christ the Giver of it calls a full joy, John 16.24. Luk: Cap. 24.52.
an insufferable and swallowing J•y, •hat the narrow necked V•ss•l of thy Soul could contain no more, dost thou not mind Some sp•ing Tides of the ineffable Consolation• of the Spirit of GOD, which christ the Giver of it calls a full joy, John 16.24. Luk: Cap. 24.52.
yet is but a crumb, a drop of the Heavenly joyes, we shall be eternaly satisfied with at our Fathers Table in Paradice, where we shall enjoy a far more exceeding and eternal weight of Glory, 2. Cor. 4.17.18.
yet is but a crumb, a drop of the Heavenly Joys, we shall be eternally satisfied with At our Father's Table in Paradise, where we shall enjoy a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory, 2. Cor. 4.17.18.
and art sensible of the disorderly and distracting motions thereof, many a time, and many may•st thou sigh and say, that innumerable ill Impressions too frequently molest and pervert thy Spirit:
and art sensible of the disorderly and distracting motions thereof, many a time, and many may•st thou sighs and say, that innumerable ill Impressions too frequently molest and pervert thy Spirit:
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let bitter Experience speak? Have not the desires of sensual pleasures, the immoderate eares of this World oppressed and occupied thy thoughts? Have not many imperuous carnal Lusts haunted thy heart,
let bitter Experience speak? Have not the Desires of sensual pleasures, the immoderate ears of this World oppressed and occupied thy thoughts? Have not many imperuous carnal Lustiest haunted thy heart,
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and inflamed thee unto filthy inclinations? Have not malicious and revengeful designs sunken deep in thy mind? Hath not envy grated thy intral•? Have not many furious p•ssions fired thy bosom, are there not innumerable more inordinate ill Impressions, that daily affect and disorder thy whole Man, that we cannot stay to specifie, but whereof thou mayest; be conscious to thy self;
and inflamed thee unto filthy inclinations? Have not malicious and revengeful designs sunken deep in thy mind? Hath not envy grated thy intral•? Have not many furious p•ssions fired thy bosom, Are there not innumerable more inordinate ill Impressions, that daily affect and disorder thy Whole Man, that we cannot stay to specify, but whereof thou Mayest; be conscious to thy self;
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set thy •elf then O Believer in the Grace and strength of Christ, by deep Repentance by serious mortification, by constant Watchfulness, by active Faith on Christ to weaken and expel all the ill Impressions of thy Spirit, that thus thou mayest be the more fitted and capable to take on Christs gracious Impressions. Hence 1. Cor: 5.7.8.
Set thy •elf then Oh Believer in the Grace and strength of christ, by deep Repentance by serious mortification, by constant Watchfulness, by active Faith on christ to weaken and expel all the ill Impressions of thy Spirit, that thus thou Mayest be the more fitted and capable to take on Christ gracious Impressions. Hence 1. Cor: 5.7.8.
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Now in order to our being a new Lump, he advises first to purge out the old Leaven: And Peter after the same manner, exhorting, as new born Babes, to desire the sincere Milk of the Word, that we may grow thereby, exhorteth also in or•er to the words having the deeper Impression and being the more tasteable, that we should lay aside all malice,
Now in order to our being a new Lump, he advises First to purge out the old Leaven: And Peter After the same manner, exhorting, as new born Babes, to desire the sincere Milk of the Word, that we may grow thereby, exhorteth also in or•er to the words having the Deeper Impression and being the more tasteable, that we should lay aside all malice,
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Recommending to l•• our Affections on things above, that this may be the more readily attained, he •equires not to set our Affection on the things on the Earth, which is Equivalent,
Recommending to l•• our Affections on things above, that this may be the more readily attained, he •equires not to Set our Affection on the things on the Earth, which is Equivalent,
O• Christian, i•ure thy self to Heavenly Meditation, diligently hear and Read the good word of GOD, and Impartial• a•ply b•t• promises and Threatnings as th•• a•t concerned, and see thou N•gl•ct no.
O• Christian, i•ure thy self to Heavenly Meditation, diligently hear and Read the good word of GOD, and Impartial• a•ply b•t• promises and Threatenings as th•• a•t concerned, and see thou N•gl•ct no.
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Christian conferences, for as Iron sharpens Iron, so many one civ•ly Experienced Christian put an edge upon an•ther, And Remember it was whi•e cu• •wo Disciples in the Text, were talking tog•ther of Spiritual things that Christ cam• to them and made their hearts to burn, verse, 13.14.15.32.3. More Especialy, be much in the Duty of Prayer, O the many sweet visi•s and Communications of Christ, that Believers have gotten on their knees;
Christian conferences, for as Iron sharpens Iron, so many one civ•ly Experienced Christian put an edge upon an•ther, And remember it was whi•e cu• •wo Disciples in the Text, were talking tog•ther of Spiritual things that christ cam• to them and made their hearts to burn, verse, 13.14.15.32.3. More Especially, be much in the Duty of Prayer, Oh the many sweet visi•s and Communications of christ, that Believers have got on their knees;
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and filled them with Love, Joy, peace, and much grace, if at any time O Believer thou find thy frame fl•t and dull, thy graces Low and weak, what must thou do,
and filled them with Love, Joy, peace, and much grace, if At any time Oh Believer thou find thy frame fl•t and dull, thy graces Low and weak, what must thou do,
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I• is in Pra•er thou art •o invite Christ to •ome into his Garden, and eat his pleasant Fruits Can•: 4.16 Yea see how soon he Answers •er votes in the very next words.
I• is in Pra•er thou art •o invite christ to •ome into his Garden, and eat his pleasant Fruits Can•: 4.16 Yea see how soon he Answers •er votes in the very next words.
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Chap: 5.1 H• puts her not off with a promise that he will come to morrow or the next day, bus sayes he in the present Tense, I am co•e into my Garden, my Sister, my Spouse, &c. and Ezeck. 36. you may see, tha• GOD wil do so Much for Pra•er, that he will do nothing without it.
Chap: 5.1 H• puts her not off with a promise that he will come to morrow or the next day, bus sayes he in the present Tense, I am co•e into my Garden, my Sister, my Spouse, etc. and Ezekiel. 36. you may see, tha• GOD will do so Much for Pra•er, that he will do nothing without it.
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and out of it is, we must derive, and gett grace for grace; J•hn 3.15.16. On all thy occasions Act faith on his Bounty and fulnass and this is the True way both to get and to keep Heavenly Impressions Zech. 12.10 It's by locking to Christ, we must come by Spiritual Influences: Paul also tels us, that the holy Spiritual Life which he Lived, was by the faith of the Son of GOD Gal, 2.20; see Job, 15: 5. Phil. 2.13. The fifth and last point in prosecu•• of this Doctrine is to make some 〈 ◊ 〉 of it.
and out of it is, we must derive, and get grace for grace; J•hn 3.15.16. On all thy occasions Act faith on his Bounty and fulnass and this is the True Way both to get and to keep Heavenly Impressions Zechariah 12.10 It's by locking to christ, we must come by Spiritual Influences: Paul also tells us, that the holy Spiritual Life which he Lived, was by the faith of the Son of GOD Gall, 2.20; see Job, 15: 5. Philip 2.13. The fifth and last point in prosecu•• of this Doctrine is to make Some 〈 ◊ 〉 of it.
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1. Who are ind ff•rent of having Chri•• Impr•ssions on their hearts, Poor Souls 〈 ◊ 〉 know not where your Mercy Lyes, are you 〈 ◊ 〉 d•ff•rent to be Rich? are you indifferent 〈 ◊ 〉 peace and comfort, are you indifferent to 〈 ◊ 〉 happi•? are you indifferent of going 〈 ◊ 〉 Heaven? if you be so,
1. Who Are ind ff•rent of having Chri•• Impr•ssions on their hearts, Poor Souls 〈 ◊ 〉 know not where your Mercy Lies, Are you 〈 ◊ 〉 d•ff•rent to be Rich? Are you indifferent 〈 ◊ 〉 peace and Comfort, Are you indifferent to 〈 ◊ 〉 happi•? Are you indifferent of going 〈 ◊ 〉 Heaven? if you be so,
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how unspeakabl• miserable? are you, for Christs working and Impressions, they make us Rich towards GOD, they yeeld us solide and abiding peace and Joy? hey prepare us for Heaven and happiness, thorow who ever had any Impressi•ns of grace, shall never have any Impressions of glorie?
how unspeakabl• miserable? Are you, for Christ working and Impressions, they make us Rich towards GOD, they yield us solid and abiding peace and Joy? heigh prepare us for Heaven and happiness, thorough who ever had any Impressi•ns of grace, shall never have any Impressions of glory?
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They are Reproveable who mock at a Spiritual work of Grace in Believers, how many men of profain and loose spirits are there, who, under a vogue of wit, Indulge themselves too Rashly to Nickname,
They Are Reprovable who mock At a Spiritual work of Grace in Believers, how many men of profain and lose spirits Are there, who, under a vogue of wit, Indulge themselves too Rashly to Nickname,
and thorow dirt upon exercised Christians, thereby to discredit Religion, and disgrace the grace of GOD, in a work of Conversi•n and Regeneration, Ignorantlie Enough, Accounting the Impressions and Experiences that Believers have therein, to be but the Enthusiastick whimsies and Brainesick ••nceits of Airie Fanaticks: Alas!
and thorough dirt upon exercised Christians, thereby to discredit Religion, and disgrace the grace of GOD, in a work of Conversi•n and Regeneration, Ignorantly Enough, Accounting the Impressions and Experiences that Believers have therein, to be but the Enthusiastic whimsies and Brainsick ••nceits of Airy Fanatics: Alas!
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mad•ul because ye are strangers thereto our selvse, should y•u therefore Judge •o body hath the R•al sense and and Expe•ience thereof but only in fansie, It seems •uch know not that Christs inward Impressions, & saving grace whereby assurance of salvation •s given to Believers, in the Scripture stile •nd dialect, is called a white stone, that hath therein writen a New Name, which man knoweth, •aving he that Receiveth it. Revel: 2.17. O be Affraid to be mockers least your Bands be made strong, and ye be found even to fight against GOD.
mad•ul Because you Are Strangers thereto our selvse, should y•u Therefore Judge •o body hath the R•al sense and and Expe•ience thereof but only in fancy, It seems •uch know not that Christ inward Impressions, & Saving grace whereby assurance of salvation •s given to Believers, in the Scripture style •nd dialect, is called a white stone, that hath therein written a New Name, which man Knoweth, •aving he that Receives it. Revel: 2.17. Oh be Afraid to be mockers lest your Bans be made strong, and you be found even to fight against GOD.
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O Believer, make much of Christs Impressions, Foment and Improve Carefully all the Motions and Impulses of his Spirit, that thereby thy Soul may be both put,
O Believer, make much of Christ Impressions, Foment and Improve Carefully all the Motions and Impulses of his Spirit, that thereby thy Soul may be both put,
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2. What Measure of Christs Impressions hou gets, be not so Selfi•h, as only to improve them for thine own particular Use and Service as we use to say, no Man is born for himself only bu• a•so for others, S• no Man is Born again for himself, but that he may Employ, the G•fts, Graces, Experiences,
2. What Measure of Christ Impressions how gets, be not so Selfi•h, as only to improve them for thine own particular Use and Service as we use to say, no Man is born for himself only bu• a•so for Others, S• no Man is Born again for himself, but that he may Employ, the G•fts, Graces, Experiences,
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Says Paul, 1 Th•s• 5 11. Comfort your selves together and Edif•• one another. Heb: 10 24. Consider one another, to provocke unto Love and good Works:
Says Paul, 1 Th•s• 5 11. Comfort your selves together and Edif•• one Another. Hebrew: 10 24. Consider one Another, to provoke unto Love and good Works:
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And did not our Inflamed Disciples here run the very same Hour, while there Hearts were yet Hot, and told to others what had passed betwixt Christ and them? V. 33.34.35. 3. Have a care ye mistake not the Wild Spurious and Irregular Motions of your own Spirits for Christs Genuine Impressions:
And did not our Inflamed Disciples Here run the very same Hour, while there Hearts were yet Hight, and told to Others what had passed betwixt christ and them? V. 33.34.35. 3. Have a care you mistake not the Wild Spurious and Irregular Motions of your own Spirits for Christ Genuine Impressions:
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If thou art Proud, Self conceited, a Despiser of others, making too great Ostentation of thy Professi•n and Religion, suspect thy Spirit not to be in a right Temper;
If thou art Proud, Self conceited, a Despiser of Others, making too great Ostentation of thy Professi•n and Religion, suspect thy Spirit not to be in a right Temper;
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•ow many seem to have great Flashes and •arm Frames at a Communion Occasion, •pecially, which yet prove but like Ephraims •oodness, That is, like a Morning cloud, and 〈 ◊ 〉 early dew that goeth away, Hos:
•ow many seem to have great Flashes and •arm Frames At a Communion Occasion, •pecially, which yet prove but like Ephraim's •oodness, That is, like a Morning cloud, and 〈 ◊ 〉 early due that Goes away, Hos:
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whereas our •••st Love? whereas our Love of Espousals, whereas our Tenderness and Filiar Fear, Whereas our Mighty Joy of the Holy Ghost, Where our Heart Melting and Mournings, •hen our Hatred and Destation of sin, where our H•art keeping and Watchfulness, where our Burning Zeal for GOD's Honour? yea we may almost say, where is Our GOD? and not to Multiply more, where are all the Spiritual Impressions and Impulses, that we had in the Younger and Earlier Days of our conversion? Are they not sadly away, have we not Dangerously fallen there•rom;
whereas our •••st Love? whereas our Love of Espousals, whereas our Tenderness and Filiar fear, Whereas our Mighty Joy of the Holy Ghost, Where our Heart Melting and Mournings, •hen our Hatred and Destation of since, where our H•art keeping and Watchfulness, where our Burning Zeal for GOD's Honour? yea we may almost say, where is Our GOD? and not to Multiply more, where Are all the Spiritual Impressions and Impulses, that we had in the Younger and Earlier Days of our conversion? are they not sadly away, have we not Dangerously fallen there•rom;
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we bring furth but Wil• Grapes unto the Lord, as if we were the Degenerat Plan• of a strange Vine, therefore Remember from whence thou art fallen and Repent & do thy fi•st Works? And l•ast th•u ma•es• fall still further, O Communicant conside• with Fear, that thou art (after their Communion days are over) to be engaged it thy World•y Bussiness and cares, tho• mayest Rencounter many Temptations, tho• hast a Deceitfull Unconstant Heart with hi• thee,
we bring forth but Wil• Grapes unto the Lord, as if we were the Degenerate Plan• of a strange Vine, Therefore remember from whence thou art fallen and repent & do thy fi•st Works? And l•ast th•u ma•es• fallen still further, Oh Communicant conside• with fear, that thou art (After their Communion days Are over) to be engaged it thy World•y Business and Cares, tho• Mayest Rencounter many Temptations, tho• hast a Deceitful Unconstant Heart with hi• thee,
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And if tho• sincerely and carefully do thir, and th• other things, we have been Recommend in• thou mayest often be Receiving Spiritua• Communications and Impressions fro• Christ, whereby thy Heart will he made 〈 ◊ 〉 Burn within thee. Amen. FINIS.
And if tho• sincerely and carefully do their, and th• other things, we have been Recommend in• thou Mayest often be Receiving Spiritua• Communications and Impressions fro• christ, whereby thy Heart will he made 〈 ◊ 〉 Burn within thee. Amen. FINIS.
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