A comforting farewel-word, to the Lords trembling-hearted peoples, at the removal of the cloud of His glory from the sanctuary, applyed as a present cordiall, against their heart-faintings.
for albeit they have their times of heaviness, when need requires, they, and only they, have also that which may hear up their spirits under the heavy pressures of such sad and bitter Dispensations;
for albeit they have their times of heaviness, when need requires, they, and only they, have also that which may hear up their spirits under the heavy pressures of such sad and bitter Dispensations;
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and howbeit their lot may be to fit low for a time, and with the Church, Lamen. 1. 13. to interline this melancholious meditation among the rest of their sad Complaints;
and howbeit their lot may be to fit low for a time, and with the Church, Lamen. 1. 13. to interline this melancholious meditation among the rest of their sad Complaints;
yea, howbeit that also be enrolled amongst their bitter Lamentations, which the Church hath, Lament. 2. 5. and Ver. 7, 8. where sorrowful Zion bemoaneth thus;
yea, howbeit that also be enrolled among their bitter Lamentations, which the Church hath, Lament. 2. 5. and Ver. 7, 8. where sorrowful Zion bemoaneth thus;
or, defence of the Daughter of Zion, having covered her with a cloud in his anger, Ver. 2. Which may cause pain in her inward parts, making her cry out as one that is far spent in a deadly Consumption;
or, defence of the Daughter of Zion, having covered her with a cloud in his anger, Ver. 2. Which may cause pain in her inward parts, making her cry out as one that is Far spent in a deadly Consumption;
Yea howbeit Her Princes be hanged up by the hands of her Enemies, Chap. 5. 12. (So that it would seem that all hope were gone) yet among all these anxious perplexities, she may conclude, Chap. 3. 24. The Lord is my portion, saith my soul,
Yea howbeit Her Princes be hanged up by the hands of her Enemies, Chap. 5. 12. (So that it would seem that all hope were gone) yet among all these anxious perplexities, she may conclude, Chap. 3. 24. The Lord is my portion, Says my soul,
And howbeit they may carry out the precious seed of their supplications mourningly, yet shall they return rejoycing, bearing the precious sheaves of the return of their supplications with them.
And howbeit they may carry out the precious seed of their supplications mourningly, yet shall they return rejoicing, bearing the precious sheaves of the return of their supplications with them.
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I shall give you a short hint of the meaning of the words, and so draw forth the particulars therein contained, whence we shall draw some points of Doctrine.
I shall give you a short hint of the meaning of the words, and so draw forth the particulars therein contained, whence we shall draw Some points of Doctrine.
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but especially they are to be referred to vers. 22. where he sets down their condition by way of similitude, taken from the sore pains of a woman in Travail,
but especially they Are to be referred to vers. 22. where he sets down their condition by Way of similitude, taken from the soar pains of a woman in Travail,
when her hour is come, she hath then more sorrow and bitterness than formerly, because the hour of her Pains and sore Labour is come; and this is your condition.
when her hour is come, she hath then more sorrow and bitterness than formerly, Because the hour of her Pains and soar Labour is come; and this is your condition.
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your heart shall beat within you for joy and gladness when you shall see so unlike and so unprobable a Resurrection, these discouraged fainting hearts of yours, shall then be swallowed up,
your heart shall beatrice within you for joy and gladness when you shall see so unlike and so unprobable a Resurrection, these discouraged fainting hearts of yours, shall then be swallowed up,
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The first thing we noted was from Christs distinct up-taking of their case, comparing it with verse 5, 6. where they were so damped with sorrow that they could not inquire where he was going,
The First thing we noted was from Christ distinct uptaking of their case, comparing it with verse 5, 6. where they were so damped with sorrow that they could not inquire where he was going,
And this we noted, for the encouragement of such of the Lords people, as are often-times so filled with perplexities, that they neither know where to find themselves,
And this we noted, for the encouragement of such of the lords people, as Are oftentimes so filled with perplexities, that they neither know where to find themselves,
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2. Obs. Secondly, We noted from the ground of their sorrow, which was Christs departure, That sometimes the Lord Jesus Christ may leave and depart from his people,
2. Obs. Secondly, We noted from the ground of their sorrow, which was Christ departure, That sometime the Lord jesus christ may leave and depart from his people,
3. Obs. Thirdly, From the impression of sorrow was in their hearts at Christs departure, we observed, That there is nothing so bitter to the spirits of the Lords people, as his withdrawment;
3. Obs. Thirdly, From the impression of sorrow was in their hearts At Christ departure, we observed, That there is nothing so bitter to the spirits of the lords people, as his withdrawment;
and therefore they were filled with sorrow) we observed, 4ly. 4. Obs. That the nearer the hour of Christs departure approacheth, the hearts of his friends are the more filled with sorrow and bitterness.
and Therefore they were filled with sorrow) we observed, 4ly. 4. Obs. That the nearer the hour of Christ departure Approaches, the hearts of his Friends Are the more filled with sorrow and bitterness.
This we cleared from the frame and disposition of the Apostles, their hearts were filled with sorrow, as you see verse 5. because that now the hour was come that he was to be taken away from them.
This we cleared from the frame and disposition of the Apostles, their hearts were filled with sorrow, as you see verse 5. Because that now the hour was come that he was to be taken away from them.
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although such things fall out as prognosticate Christs departure, yet are never moved, but will tell you, its all one whether Presbyterianism or Prelacie prevail, provided we be still Protestants;
although such things fallen out as prognosticate Christ departure, yet Are never moved, but will tell you, its all one whither Presbyterianism or Prelacy prevail, provided we be still Protestants;
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are not Papists Christians? surely the Disciples of the Lord were not such, their heart was filled with more sorrow as they saw the evidences of his going away.
Are not Papists Christians? surely the Disciples of the Lord were not such, their heart was filled with more sorrow as they saw the evidences of his going away.
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when a shaking commeth on the house of God (apprehending no danger, although these things prognosticate Christs departure) the point tells you that you have reasons to doubt whether you have any interest or part in the rich loading which is in Christs ship of Gospel Ordinances amongst us, the nearer the time be of Christs departure, the more are the hearts of his people fill'd with sorrow.
when a shaking comes on the house of God (apprehending no danger, although these things prognosticate Christ departure) the point tells you that you have Reasons to doubt whither you have any Interest or part in the rich loading which is in Christ ship of Gospel Ordinances among us, the nearer the time be of Christ departure, the more Are the hearts of his people filled with sorrow.
but also are debauching and drinking away their Spirits, not remembring the afflictions of Joseph: the Lords people are not such, their hearts are sorrowfull when they see Christ departing.
but also Are debauching and drinking away their Spirits, not remembering the afflictions of Joseph: the lords people Are not such, their hearts Are sorrowful when they see christ departing.
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The next use here was of Encouragement to these who are now mourning for all the afflictions of Joseph, they are in their duty, and shall rejoyce with Jerusalem, when the Lord shall put on the beautifull garments of joy and praise upon her again.
The next use Here was of Encouragement to these who Are now mourning for all the afflictions of Joseph, they Are in their duty, and shall rejoice with Jerusalem, when the Lord shall put on the beautiful garments of joy and praise upon her again.
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Then we came to the second part of the Text, which is the Encouragement he gives them for holding up their fainting and discouraged hearts that were filled with sorrow,
Then we Come to the second part of the Text, which is the Encouragement he gives them for holding up their fainting and discouraged hearts that were filled with sorrow,
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and before they entred into the heat of the Furnace, which Cordial, or Encouragement, is drawn from that which afterward they were to receive, which was a joyous outgate. 4. There is the blessed consequence and effect of this in this phrase, and your Heart shall rejoyce.
and before they entered into the heat of the Furnace, which Cordial, or Encouragement, is drawn from that which afterwards they were to receive, which was a joyous outgate. 4. There is the blessed consequence and Effect of this in this phrase, and your Heart shall rejoice.
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But we shall dwell no longer at present upon what we then spake, but shall now come to that which we have further from the Lord to say unto you at present.
But we shall dwell no longer At present upon what we then spoke, but shall now come to that which we have further from the Lord to say unto you At present.
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And so now we come to another Doctrine from this Encouragement the Lord gives his Disciples, Ye have sorrow now because the hour is come, but I give this unto you, to hold up your hearts against your present discouragement, I will see you again, Whence observe,
And so now we come to Another Doctrine from this Encouragement the Lord gives his Disciples, You have sorrow now Because the hour is come, but I give this unto you, to hold up your hearts against your present discouragement, I will see you again, Whence observe,
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and he gave them this, as the most choice and only sufficient Cordial, against their heart-faintings, I will see on again, I am now to be taken away from you, I am within a little to be offered up,
and he gave them this, as the most choice and only sufficient Cordial, against their heart-faintings, I will see on again, I am now to be taken away from you, I am within a little to be offered up,
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and whereas he went from me alone, having no company (but my curse, and an evil conscience in his bosome) he is returning again with companies and troops at his back guarding him.
and whereas he went from me alone, having no company (but my curse, and an evil conscience in his bosom) he is returning again with companies and troops At his back guarding him.
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for he has betrayed me unto them, and has told them that he will profess kindness and friendship to me, till he get the black intent of his heart accomplished,
for he has betrayed me unto them, and has told them that he will profess kindness and friendship to me, till he get the black intent of his heart accomplished,
yet he hath given them secret advice to hold me fast, that I never wen out of their gripes again) and your hearts are sorrowful because ye see the time draws near, and your hour is come;
yet he hath given them secret Advice to hold me fast, that I never wen out of their gripes again) and your hearts Are sorrowful Because you see the time draws near, and your hour is come;
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for what was it that they were sorrowful, but becase he was going away? And the thing did most imbitter their spirits (as to this) was the near approach thereof, the hour was come wherein he was to be taken away from them;
for what was it that they were sorrowful, but Because he was going away? And the thing did most embitter their spirits (as to this) was the near approach thereof, the hour was come wherein he was to be taken away from them;
his return again behoved to be most, yea sufficiently encouraging, and so the assurance thereof the choicest Cordial against the heart-faintings of sorrowful souls at his departure.
his return again behooved to be most, yea sufficiently encouraging, and so the assurance thereof the Choicest Cordial against the heart-faintings of sorrowful Souls At his departure.
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and what can be so refreshing as that? And therefore is there not ground to say, That the assurance of Christs return is the choicest and only Cordial against the heart-faintings of sorrowful Souls at his departure?
and what can be so refreshing as that? And Therefore is there not ground to say, That the assurance of Christ return is the Choicest and only Cordial against the heart-faintings of sorrowful Souls At his departure?
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and therefore in this respect the assurance of his return must be a sufficient Cordial against the heart-faintings of the sorrowful souls of his people at his withdrawment and going away.
and Therefore in this respect the assurance of his return must be a sufficient Cordial against the heart-faintings of the sorrowful Souls of his people At his withdrawment and going away.
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and the hour of his departure draweth near? whatever you make your Cordial, yet well I know, that the thing which holds up and revives the sainting hearts of his people, is the assurance of his return and seeing us again.
and the hour of his departure draws near? whatever you make your Cordial, yet well I know, that the thing which holds up and revives the sainting hearts of his people, is the assurance of his return and seeing us again.
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and how poysoning a Pill will it prove! The second Cordial is Self-hiding; there are some, who if they can couch down and hide themselves, sitting in silence,
and how poisoning a Pill will it prove! The second Cordial is Self-hiding; there Are Some, who if they can couch down and hide themselves, sitting in silence,
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O how bitter a Pill will that prove in the end? and how well might that word be applyed to such, which the Lord spake to another purpose, Micah 2. 10. Arise ye and depart? This shall not be your rest, it shall cast you out.
Oh how bitter a Pill will that prove in the end? and how well might that word be applied to such, which the Lord spoke to Another purpose, micah 2. 10. Arise you and depart? This shall not be your rest, it shall cast you out.
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I am not speaking here of those abominable and miserable wretches, who at their carrousing at the afflictions of Joseph, will drink over the ruine and destruction of the work and people of God in a cup of Wine;
I am not speaking Here of those abominable and miserable wretches, who At their carousing At the afflictions of Joseph, will drink over the ruin and destruction of the work and people of God in a cup of Wine;
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and to surfeit themselves on their carnal delights, we leave them we say to the dreadful Majesty of God, to take them in his own hand, with this certificate, that it shall be a wonder if ever the world see their repentance,
and to surfeit themselves on their carnal delights, we leave them we say to the dreadful Majesty of God, to take them in his own hand, with this certificate, that it shall be a wonder if ever the world see their Repentance,
for their doom is set down Isa. 22. where you see from the 9th v. They had broken down and builded up (at their pleasure for strengthening themselves) without respect to the maker thereof,
for their doom is Set down Isaiah 22. where you see from the 9th v. They had broken down and built up (At their pleasure for strengthening themselves) without respect to the maker thereof,
but they would not hear of their duty to God, for ver. 12. When the Lord God of hosts called for fasting and weeping, to baldness and cloathing with sackcloth,
but they would not hear of their duty to God, for ver. 12. When the Lord God of hosts called for fasting and weeping, to baldness and clothing with Sackcloth,
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when we have made our selves strong, and no arm can hurt us? when should we feast and rejoyce if not now? does the Prophet say that we shall die to morrow? then let us hold a hearty house to day, Let us eat and drink for to morrow we shall die:
when we have made our selves strong, and no arm can hurt us? when should we feast and rejoice if not now? does the Prophet say that we shall die to morrow? then let us hold a hearty house to day, Let us eat and drink for to morrow we shall die:
and as their sin was desperate, so also was their Judgment for their contempr; for the Prophet adds, It was revealed in mine eares by the Lord of Hosts,
and as their since was desperate, so also was their Judgement for their contempr; for the Prophet adds, It was revealed in mine ears by the Lord of Hosts,
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Surely (or if I be to be trusted who am the unchangeable God) this iniquity (that is so presumptuously committed) shall not be purged from ye till ye die;
Surely (or if I be to be trusted who am the unchangeable God) this iniquity (that is so presumptuously committed) shall not be purged from you till you die;
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So I say, there is ground to affirm, that it shall be a wonder if ever the world shall see your repentance, (if there be any such here) & so we leave you to the great & dreadful God, to take you in his own hand, to take order with you to purpose.
So I say, there is ground to affirm, that it shall be a wonder if ever the world shall see your Repentance, (if there be any such Here) & so we leave you to the great & dreadful God, to take you in his own hand, to take order with you to purpose.
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and yet take all their up-chearing at the Wine or Ale-house, and seek not this precious Cordial, the assurance of Christs return, to hold up their hearts.
and yet take all their up-chearing At the Wine or Alehouse, and seek not this precious Cordial, the assurance of Christ return, to hold up their hearts.
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for only they that mourn with her are invited to rejoyce with her, and they that (So) love her, will the Lord invite to suck (out of the breasts of pure Gospel-ordinances) the sweet milk of Gospel-consolations, wherewith he feedeth and nourisheth his children when he sees them again;
for only they that mourn with her Are invited to rejoice with her, and they that (So) love her, will the Lord invite to suck (out of the breasts of pure Gospel ordinances) the sweet milk of Gospel-consolations, wherewith he feeds and Nourishes his children when he sees them again;
but I must also say, what heart can he have to stay amongst us, and not retire himself (for a time) out of our sight? And is not his glory already gone to the tops of the Mountains? howbeit we also hope that some of his dear children get afar-off-look of him from thence.
but I must also say, what heart can he have to stay among us, and not retire himself (for a time) out of our sighed? And is not his glory already gone to the tops of the Mountains? howbeit we also hope that Some of his dear children get afar-off-look of him from thence.
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Evidence 1. The first evidence of his approaching departure is, the many Proclamations of his mind as to this, he hath sent forth his faithful Ministers, proclaming this upon the mountain of his visible Church, they did foresee this stroak,
Evidence 1. The First evidence of his approaching departure is, the many Proclamations of his mind as to this, he hath sent forth his faithful Ministers, proclaiming this upon the mountain of his visible Church, they did foresee this stroke,
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and yet notwithstanding their giving such allarms of the Lords departure (especially since the dreadful stroak at Dunbar) O how small hath the success been? for though indeed many have been converted since that time, in mercy to their souls,
and yet notwithstanding their giving such alarms of the lords departure (especially since the dreadful stroke At Dunbar) Oh how small hath the success been? for though indeed many have been converted since that time, in mercy to their Souls,
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It does not affright the hearts of many that Christ is going away, they think if he will go away, who can hold him? and if he will not stay, who can help it? hee'l take his own will,
It does not affright the hearts of many that christ is going away, they think if he will go away, who can hold him? and if he will not stay, who can help it? he'll take his own will,
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nor will they put on a mourning robe for him, and is there not ground then to fear his going away, seeing so few care for his abiding? and what heart can he have to stay amongst us?
nor will they put on a mourning robe for him, and is there not ground then to Fear his going away, seeing so few care for his abiding? and what heart can he have to stay among us?
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And when he can neither believe the word that we speak, nor the oath we swear, what expectation can he have of us, that we will be servants unto him? we did swear away our selves (to be a holy people unto him) in our Covenant,
And when he can neither believe the word that we speak, nor the oath we swear, what expectation can he have of us, that we will be Servants unto him? we did swear away our selves (to be a holy people unto him) in our Covenant,
and so have lost all credit at his hand, and what heart can he have to stay amongst us? and is there not ground to fear his going away when he cannot believe the word that we speak,
and so have lost all credit At his hand, and what heart can he have to stay among us? and is there not ground to Fear his going away when he cannot believe the word that we speak,
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Evid. 3. The third evidence that we shall name that may give us sad ground of fear that he will go away, is the tolleration of ungodliness and all sort of wickedness in the Land;
Evidence. 3. The third evidence that we shall name that may give us sad ground of Fear that he will go away, is the toleration of ungodliness and all sort of wickedness in the Land;
and we need goe no farther than this the Mother City of our Nation, which sendeth forth a dark smoak and cloud of profanity through all the Land. These abominations take their beginning here,
and we need go no farther than this the Mother city of our nation, which sends forth a dark smoke and cloud of profanity through all the Land. These abominations take their beginning Here,
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when we have been sitting in some Lodging Houses by the wayside (as the Lord called us to be on our way) in some parts of the Land, where we heard numbers of Travellers,
when we have been sitting in Some Lodging Houses by the wayside (as the Lord called us to be on our Way) in Some parts of the Land, where we herd numbers of Travellers,
as they returned from Edenburgh singing over the most profane and ungodly Songs that could be devised, tending only to the stirring up of corruption in all unregenerate and unmortified hearts who heard the same;
as they returned from Edinburgh singing over the most profane and ungodly Songs that could be devised, tending only to the stirring up of corruption in all unregenerate and unmortified hearts who herd the same;
and one of them saying to another, This is the most common or chiefest Song that is now in fashion in Edenburgh, for, almost, there is no other Song to be heard in the Streets.
and one of them saying to Another, This is the most Common or chiefest Song that is now in fashion in Edinburgh, for, almost, there is no other Song to be herd in the Streets.
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or a sanctified mind to record the same in memory, if necessity did not require, for reproving such unfruitfull works of darkness? Ye know that this is no secret,
or a sanctified mind to record the same in memory, if necessity did not require, for reproving such unfruitful works of darkness? You know that this is no secret,
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which speaks out great indifferency and want of zeal for our dear Lord Jesus Christ? And O is it not sad to see our Mother City, wherein righteousness did dwell, become such a Mother of prophanity and ungodliness? And may not all this give us too ground to fear that our dear Lord Jesus is like to goe away and leave us? And beside this, there hath been many other dreadful abominations committed (by night and day) which would make Christian ears abhor to hear, or tongues relate.
which speaks out great indifferency and want of zeal for our dear Lord jesus christ? And Oh is it not sad to see our Mother city, wherein righteousness did dwell, become such a Mother of profanity and ungodliness? And may not all this give us too ground to Fear that our dear Lord jesus is like to go away and leave us? And beside this, there hath been many other dreadful abominations committed (by night and day) which would make Christian ears abhor to hear, or tongues relate.
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and you shall see a choice piece of Art, and what is this choice piece of Art? You shall see Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, all walking in a lively manner, to see how they were created naked,
and you shall see a choice piece of Art, and what is this choice piece of Art? You shall see Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, all walking in a lively manner, to see how they were created naked,
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and then deceived by the Serpent, and how Cain slew Abel: Oh, Oh, was it not this began all our miseries and woes, did not this begin all our sorrow and lamentation,
and then deceived by the Serpent, and how Cain slew Abel: O, O, was it not this began all our misery's and woes, did not this begin all our sorrow and lamentation,
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and shall this be turned over into a Stage-play, and sport, to make people laugh and be merry? O that some would cause plead for their Mother, that that order, might be taken with such abominations.
and shall this be turned over into a Stageplay, and sport, to make people laugh and be merry? O that Some would cause plead for their Mother, that that order, might be taken with such abominations.
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And may not this say, that he can have little heart to stay amongst us, seeing we give so little esteem of his blessed Word, that you see there is ground to fear his departure and going away from amongst us?
And may not this say, that he can have little heart to stay among us, seeing we give so little esteem of his blessed Word, that you see there is ground to Fear his departure and going away from among us?
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O how unbeseeming a title would Paul have thought it for him, if any had come to him and called him, your Lordship, or, your Lordships grace! and how would he have abhorred himself,
O how unbeseeming a title would Paul have Thought it for him, if any had come to him and called him, your Lordship, or, your Lordship's grace! and how would he have abhorred himself,
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nor of affrightment to friends, being necessity constrains us to speak of these things unto you.) Now may not all this give sad ground of fear, that the Lord will go away and leave us, seeing such abominations are set up amongst us?
nor of affrightment to Friends, being necessity constrains us to speak of these things unto you.) Now may not all this give sad ground of Fear, that the Lord will go away and leave us, seeing such abominations Are Set up among us?
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ye see (as we have cleared) That the assurance of Christs return, is the choice & only sufficient cordial against the heart faintings of the sorrowful soules of his people at his departure:
you see (as we have cleared) That the assurance of Christ return, is the choice & only sufficient cordial against the heart faintings of the sorrowful Souls of his people At his departure:
O therefore make use of this Cordial against the present distress and faintings of your heart in this hour of affliction, because of Christs departure;
Oh Therefore make use of this Cordial against the present distress and faintings of your heart in this hour of affliction, Because of Christ departure;
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therefore we say make use of this Cordial, for you that are his people have no less to hold up your fainting discoveraged hearts then his Disciples got,
Therefore we say make use of this Cordial, for you that Are his people have no less to hold up your fainting discoveraged hearts then his Disciples god,
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As first, our faithful Reformers Mr. Welsh, Mr. Wishart, Mr. Knox, Mr. Hamilton, &c. others asserted that how be it Christ shall be crucified in Scotland, yet glorious shall his Resurrection be;
As First, our faithful Reformers Mr. Welsh, Mr. Wishart, Mr. Knox, Mr. Hamilton, etc. Others asserted that how be it christ shall be Crucified in Scotland, yet glorious shall his Resurrection be;
3. A faithful service of our Lord Jesus Christ who had this testimony, that he feared God, did lately amongst us before many thousand witnesses at his death openly declare his confidence as to this, That how be it our cloud may be long and dark,
3. A faithful service of our Lord jesus christ who had this testimony, that he feared God, did lately among us before many thousand Witnesses At his death openly declare his confidence as to this, That how be it our cloud may be long and dark,
and shall we think that the Lord would have suffered his faithful servant to have brought himself under the imputation of a deceived Prophet at his death, being in so great a strait for him,
and shall we think that the Lord would have suffered his faithful servant to have brought himself under the imputation of a deceived Prophet At his death, being in so great a strait for him,
And we say now unto you, that the Lord had never more precious people in Scotland, then he hath now, (though there be many hypocrites,) neither hath ever had so many faithful Ministers in a suffering time for serving in the work of the Gospel as now he hath,
And we say now unto you, that the Lord had never more precious people in Scotland, then he hath now, (though there be many Hypocrites,) neither hath ever had so many faithful Ministers in a suffering time for serving in the work of the Gospel as now he hath,
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our Land is long ago a married land unto the Lord, and so there being a standing marriage contract between God and our Land in our Covenant, we most conclude that how be it he go away,
our Land is long ago a married land unto the Lord, and so there being a standing marriage contract between God and our Land in our Covenant, we most conclude that how be it he go away,
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Ans. We answer how be it audible voices be ceased, yet must we conclude that God speaks as really now from Heaven as he did then, otherwise the Church were in a worse condition now,
Ans. We answer how be it audible voices be ceased, yet must we conclude that God speaks as really now from Heaven as he did then, otherwise the Church were in a Worse condition now,
First, that he gave his consent unto, and subscribed our Covenant as the marriage contract between him and our Land, will appear from the frame of great tenderness was upon the spirits of his people at the making of it, they were marrying away themselves unto him, to be a holy people,
First, that he gave his consent unto, and subscribed our Covenant as the marriage contract between him and our Land, will appear from the frame of great tenderness was upon the spirits of his people At the making of it, they were marrying away themselves unto him, to be a holy people,
and he did set home a lively frame of tenderness of spirit upon them (which is well known to these did see it) as a part of his sealand subscription to the marriage contract,
and he did Set home a lively frame of tenderness of Spirit upon them (which is well known to these did see it) as a part of his sealand subscription to the marriage contract,
Secondly, his subscriping of the Covenant as the marriage contract between him and our Land, will appear from his after carriage to his Church, in that he did attend the same with blessed effects suitable to a standing marmarriage relatfon;
Secondly, his subscriping of the Covenant as the marriage contract between him and our Land, will appear from his After carriage to his Church, in that he did attend the same with blessed effects suitable to a standing marmarriage relatfon;
and therefore we are no more a Married Land, having given up with God, and therefore have no ground 〈 ◊ 〉 encourage our selves from the hope of his •••ing us again.
and Therefore we Are no more a Married Land, having given up with God, and Therefore have no ground 〈 ◊ 〉 encourage our selves from the hope of his •••ing us again.
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nor continue free as they were, but entered into Covenant with him, to be his servants 〈 ◊ 〉 ever, which was the nailing of our Lands 〈 ◊ 〉 to the Lords post,
nor continue free as they were, but entered into Covenant with him, to be his Servants 〈 ◊ 〉 ever, which was the nailing of our Lands 〈 ◊ 〉 to the lords post,
for our Fathers did not only Covenant and marry themselves away unto God, but also and mainlie as the representative of his Church in Scotland, for it was an everlasting Covenant, never to be forgotten;
for our Father's did not only Covenant and marry themselves away unto God, but also and mainly as the representative of his Church in Scotland, for it was an everlasting Covenant, never to be forgotten;
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but that our Land should remain a married Land for ever, and that from Generation to Generation, he should have a Church and people therein, to serve him;
but that our Land should remain a married Land for ever, and that from Generation to Generation, he should have a Church and people therein, to serve him;
and did begin to extend his Husbandly care towards his Church, in providing for her, and begeting Children by her which cleares that he did not only, subscribe the Covenant,
and did begin to extend his Husbandly care towards his Church, in providing for her, and begetting Children by her which clears that he did not only, subscribe the Covenant,
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Neither have the Lords people who are chiefly interested given their consent to the riveing of the Marriage contract between God and our Land, it is against their heart,
Neither have the lords people who Are chiefly interested given their consent to the riving of the Marriage contract between God and our Land, it is against their heart,
for, though they say it is with something in the contract they are dissatisfied (as not drawn up according to their mind) yet indeed it is with the marriage that they are displeased,
for, though they say it is with something in the contract they Are dissatisfied (as not drawn up according to their mind) yet indeed it is with the marriage that they Are displeased,
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for their butt holiness whereunto the marriage contract obligeth, and so the renting off their double of the contract whereunto formerly they gave their consent, will not make him give up with our Land, and scatter his family again.
for their butt holiness whereunto the marriage contract obliges, and so the renting off their double of the contract whereunto formerly they gave their consent, will not make him give up with our Land, and scatter his family again.
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Likewise it will be clear from the second Psalm, That the Lord will not give up with Scotland, for there you will find the present case of our Land clearly set down;
Likewise it will be clear from the second Psalm, That the Lord will not give up with Scotland, for there you will find the present case of our Land clearly Set down;
yea, the phrase is very emphatick, and very significant, for they say, their bands, implying, that they would esteem Gods bands to be nothing else but the bands and cords of men that hurt them,
yea, the phrase is very emphatic, and very significant, for they say, their bans, implying, that they would esteem God's bans to be nothing Else but the bans and cords of men that hurt them,
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so our Land being given to Christ, and that as an inheritance and possession, (whereof the second Psalm and 8. verse is his standing Charter in the Bible) we must not think that he will quit his possession,
so our Land being given to christ, and that as an inheritance and possession, (whereof the second Psalm and 8. verse is his standing Charter in the bible) we must not think that he will quit his possession,
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rejoyce greatly in the Lord, O our souls, and let all that is within us bless his holy name, let the redeemed of the Lord be joyful in their King, who hath married our Land unto himself,
rejoice greatly in the Lord, Oh our Souls, and let all that is within us bless his holy name, let the redeemed of the Lord be joyful in their King, who hath married our Land unto himself,
So we come unto another Doctrine from the words, which is, from the time when he did thus comfort his Disciples, viz. before they entred into the heat of the fernace. Whence observe,
So we come unto Another Doctrine from the words, which is, from the time when he did thus Comfort his Disciples, viz. before they entered into the heat of the fernace. Whence observe,
Obs. 2. That before the Lord enters his people into a hot furnace of affliction, he useth to send them a comfortable word for incouraging their hearts in order to thoron-bearing,
Obs. 2. That before the Lord enters his people into a hight furnace of affliction, he uses to send them a comfortable word for encouraging their hearts in order to thoron-bearing,
and a blessed out-gate. We see it clear in the words, ere they meet with the heat of the furnace, he tellls, he will see them again, and their hearts shall rejoyce:
and a blessed outgate. We see it clear in the words, ere they meet with the heat of the furnace, he tellls, he will see them again, and their hearts shall rejoice:
this is clear also from divers other Scriptures, before the Church go into captivity, he tells them, that at the end of 70 years they should teturn again,
this is clear also from diverse other Scriptures, before the Church go into captivity, he tells them, that At the end of 70 Years they should teturn again,
and before his honest Prophet met with persecution, from enemies, he told him, that he had made him an iron pillar and brasen walls against them, Jer. 2. 18. therefore though they would fight against him,
and before his honest Prophet met with persecution, from enemies, he told him, that he had made him an iron pillar and brazen walls against them, Jer. 2. 18. Therefore though they would fight against him,
It was also the practice of the Apostles, to comfort the people of God, 1 Pet. 4. 2. Think it not strange concerning the fiery trial, which is only to try, not to destroy you.
It was also the practice of the Apostles, to Comfort the people of God, 1 Pet. 4. 2. Think it not strange Concerning the fiery trial, which is only to try, not to destroy you.
viz. in suffering, for they would get no hurt thereby, and fear, none of these things shall come upon thee, saith the Lord to his people, Rev. 2. for though the Devil cast some of you into prison (yet afterwards it shall be well with thee) be faithful therefore to the death,
viz. in suffering, for they would get no hurt thereby, and Fear, none of these things shall come upon thee, Says the Lord to his people, Rev. 2. for though the devil cast Some of you into prison (yet afterwards it shall be well with thee) be faithful Therefore to the death,
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So you see the point clear, viz. That the Lord useth to comfort his people e're he enter them into a hot furnace of affliction, or persecution for his name.
So you see the point clear, viz. That the Lord uses to Comfort his people ever he enter them into a hight furnace of affliction, or persecution for his name.
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Ʋse 2. Secondly, it lets us see, that it is the duty of Ministers of the Gospel (even of all that bear his name before his people) to comfort them when they are like to meet with a stormy trial for his sake, they should imitate their Lord and his Apostles, who comforted the Church in a day of trial, in the hope of a gracious out-gate.
Ʋse 2. Secondly, it lets us see, that it is the duty of Ministers of the Gospel (even of all that bear his name before his people) to Comfort them when they Are like to meet with a stormy trial for his sake, they should imitate their Lord and his Apostles, who comforted the Church in a day of trial, in the hope of a gracious outgate.
Therefore let us exhort so many of you as are here, whom the Lord calls to speak from his word unto his people, not only Ministers, who have this great work lying on them,
Therefore let us exhort so many of you as Are Here, whom the Lord calls to speak from his word unto his people, not only Ministers, who have this great work lying on them,
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(and surely speaking freely against the wicked, makes much for the strengthening of the godly) It may cost you dear, your life may be in hazard for speaking freely against them, and to comfort the godly.
(and surely speaking freely against the wicked, makes much for the strengthening of the godly) It may cost you dear, your life may be in hazard for speaking freely against them, and to Comfort the godly.
3 Mot. Comfort the people of God against the storm, and you shall imitate your blessed Master who comforted his Disciples when going away, with this, I will see you again.
3 Mot. Comfort the people of God against the storm, and you shall imitate your blessed Master who comforted his Disciples when going away, with this, I will see you again.
4 Mot. If you do not comfort the people of God e're they enter in the furnace, it will be more difficult to get comfort born in upon them when their hearts are down,
4 Mot. If you do not Comfort the people of God ever they enter in the furnace, it will be more difficult to get Comfort born in upon them when their hearts Are down,
Christ knew this well, for he saith, let these sayings sink down into your hearts, ground your comfort well now, else ye will be very incapable of hearing comfort,
christ knew this well, for he Says, let these sayings sink down into your hearts, ground your Comfort well now, Else you will be very incapable of hearing Comfort,
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when banished, or to thrust them into one prison together, ye might suspend your comforting them till you were sent into banishment or prison together:
when banished, or to thrust them into one prison together, you might suspend your comforting them till you were sent into banishment or prison together:
and what trouble may he have in that case, if he hear of any thing falling wrong in them? if they faint in the furnance, his heart must challenge him for not comforting and strengthening them when he had opportunity.
and what trouble may he have in that case, if he hear of any thing falling wrong in them? if they faint in the Furnace, his heart must challenge him for not comforting and strengthening them when he had opportunity.
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or is a dying, if he can say, now I am put away from my work, but blessed be God, I never withheld any thing from them, might tend to their encouragement or edification.
or is a dying, if he can say, now I am put away from my work, but blessed be God, I never withheld any thing from them, might tend to their encouragement or edification.
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There is not one sentence in my mind that ever I refused to speak, nor is there one text of Scripture in my mind that the Lord bid me to preach from unto them, tending to their instruction or encouragement, that ever I refused to preach from, upon the greatest hazard,
There is not one sentence in my mind that ever I refused to speak, nor is there one text of Scripture in my mind that the Lord bid me to preach from unto them, tending to their instruction or encouragement, that ever I refused to preach from, upon the greatest hazard,
It was but a far of look of comfort my faith got, all that I could come at was the hope of seeing his goodness in the land of the Living, once e're I should go off this World;
It was but a Far of look of Comfort my faith god, all that I could come At was the hope of seeing his Goodness in the land of the Living, once ever I should go off this World;
I come to the last, note which is the blessed effect should flow unto them upon his return, which is joy of heart, I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoyce.
I come to the last, note which is the blessed Effect should flow unto them upon his return, which is joy of heart, I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice.
This we find clear from many Scriptures, when this glorious Sun shineth after a dark Ecclipse in the Firmament of his Church, all the Sons and Daughters of Zion are made to rejoyce,
This we find clear from many Scriptures, when this glorious Sun shines After a dark Eclipse in the Firmament of his Church, all the Sons and Daughters of Zion Are made to rejoice,
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We shall give you some Scripture considerations to cleare the point a little further, passing by what we said formerly as to their seeing him pacified when he returns;
We shall give you Some Scripture considerations to clear the point a little further, passing by what we said formerly as to their seeing him pacified when he returns;
whereas his going away prognosticates anger, and as to their being freed of much misery for his going away, is the most cronning misery, Wo also unto them when I depart from them, Hos. and so it may be turned over,
whereas his going away prognosticates anger, and as to their being freed of much misery for his going away, is the most cronning misery, Woe also unto them when I depart from them, Hos. and so it may be turned over,
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shake thy self from the dust O Zion, and put on thy beautiful Garments O Jerusalem, Isa. 52. 1, 2. & therefore seeing she gets on brave Apparel, must she not be made very glad,
shake thy self from the dust O Zion, and put on thy beautiful Garments Oh Jerusalem, Isaiah 52. 1, 2. & Therefore seeing she gets on brave Apparel, must she not be made very glad,
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must not that be very comfortable to the people of God, when they see those who formerly in their affliction domineered over them, treading on their necks, coming and submitting themselves unto them,
must not that be very comfortable to the people of God, when they see those who formerly in their affliction domineered over them, treading on their necks, coming and submitting themselves unto them,
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and confessing them (whom formerly they persecuted) to be the Lords people, and so there is ground in this respect to say, that the time of the Lords returning,
and confessing them (whom formerly they persecuted) to be the lords people, and so there is ground in this respect to say, that the time of the lords returning,
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and also maketh much of his glory appear. 126 Psal. When the Lord brought back our captivity, we were like them that dream, we were so amazed with such an unexpected deliverance, that we were like folks speaking in their sleep for joy;
and also makes much of his glory appear. 126 Psalm When the Lord brought back our captivity, we were like them that dream, we were so amazed with such an unexpected deliverance, that we were like folks speaking in their sleep for joy;
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then was our mouth filled with laughter, and so our dancing dayes began, Psal. 102. 16. When the Lord builds up Zion, he appears in his glory, he maketh the bright rayes of his glory glance upon his Church, making it evident that he regards the prayer of the destitute, which formerly he seemed to despise (howbeit he did not so indeed) and so setteth their hearts a dancing again.
then was our Mouth filled with laughter, and so our dancing days began, Psalm 102. 16. When the Lord builds up Zion, he appears in his glory, he makes the bright rays of his glory glance upon his Church, making it evident that he regards the prayer of the destitute, which formerly he seemed to despise (howbeit he did not so indeed) and so sets their hearts a dancing again.
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and heareth his most sweet voice, and is invited to communion with him, of whom she could not get a blink formerly, Cant. 2. 10. Arise my love, my fair one,
and hears his most sweet voice, and is invited to communion with him, of whom she could not get a blink formerly, Cant 2. 10. Arise my love, my fair one,
there is a brave spring time of all Zions graces, and the sweet smelling of her ointments, when the Lord (of whom she had been deserted) sees her again: and so have we not reason in all these respects to say, that the time of the Lords returning, is the joyous and dancing dayes of his people.
there is a brave spring time of all Zions graces, and the sweet smelling of her ointments, when the Lord (of whom she had been deserted) sees her again: and so have we not reason in all these respects to say, that the time of the lords returning, is the joyous and dancing days of his people.
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But while we are speaking of the joyous, dancing, and merry dayes the people of God have when he sees them again, we would give you advertisement, that the point whereupon we are, is a large and noble dish of the glorious marriage feast of the Gospel,
But while we Are speaking of the joyous, dancing, and merry days the people of God have when he sees them again, we would give you advertisement, that the point whereupon we Are, is a large and noble dish of the glorious marriage feast of the Gospel,
and by the authority of our dreadful Lord and Master Jesus Christ, excommunicate and debarre from this blessed part of the Gospel feast, first, all those that have been active in carrying on our de••ctions from God,
and by the Authority of our dreadful Lord and Master jesus christ, excommunicate and debar from this blessed part of the Gospel feast, First, all those that have been active in carrying on our de••ctions from God,
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and his way, that they take •ut upon them to meddle with this joy the people of God shall have at his return, being strangers to all the toyl his people are put unto, in labouring to keep their garments clean.
and his Way, that they take •ut upon them to meddle with this joy the people of God shall have At his return, being Strangers to all the toil his people Are put unto, in labouring to keep their garments clean.
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fourthly, We do excommunicate and debarr from this part of the Gospel Feast all those in whose heart it is at present to do any thing to the hightening of the affliction of any of the people of God, in relation to his new controverted but glorious work in this present distress,
fourthly, We do excommunicate and debar from this part of the Gospel Feast all those in whose heart it is At present to do any thing to the heightening of the affliction of any of the people of God, in Relation to his new controverted but glorious work in this present distress,
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fifthly, All those who are not willing to adventure their whole Estate, I and, Life and Geir, in the same broken Ship with Zion, to die and live, sink and swim with her in all her afflictions,
fifthly, All those who Are not willing to adventure their Whole Estate, I and, Life and Geir, in the same broken Ship with Zion, to die and live, sink and swim with her in all her afflictions,
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And lastly we excommunicate and debar from this noble dish of the Gospel feast, (viz. the joy the Lords people have at his return) all such as willingly (without remorse or endeavour to amend) are wallowing in the same sins wherein they did lie before the Lord began to smite us;
And lastly we excommunicate and debar from this noble dish of the Gospel feast, (viz. the joy the lords people have At his return) all such as willingly (without remorse or endeavour to amend) Are wallowing in the same Sins wherein they did lie before the Lord began to smite us;
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wherefore we say unto all of you, keep your hands from off the precious bread, which is appointed for the mourning and heavy hearted sons and daughters of Zion;
Wherefore we say unto all of you, keep your hands from off the precious bred, which is appointed for the mourning and heavy hearted Sons and daughters of Zion;
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and a forsakeing of them, together with a heart and practical sympathy with Zion in this her distress, you shall never tast of this choice part of the Marriage supper,
and a forsaking of them, together with a heart and practical Sympathy with Zion in this her distress, you shall never taste of this choice part of the Marriage supper,
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for none can rejoyce with the people of God, but they who mourn with them, none can land with them upon the shore of consolation with them save they who set their face to the stormy and tempestuous waves, swimming thorough the deep flouds of persecution and affliction with them:
for none can rejoice with the people of God, but they who mourn with them, none can land with them upon the shore of consolation with them save they who Set their face to the stormy and tempestuous waves, swimming through the deep floods of persecution and affliction with them:
But upon the other hand we do in the blessed name, and authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, heartily invite you to this blessed Feast of joy, who are the fainting and sad hearted people of God;
But upon the other hand we do in the blessed name, and Authority of our Lord jesus christ, heartily invite you to this blessed Feast of joy, who Are the fainting and sad hearted people of God;
O rejoyce in the hope of what dancing dayes you shall have, when Christ sees us again, which joy shall then wreath a necessity of gladness of heart upon you,
Oh rejoice in the hope of what dancing days you shall have, when christ sees us again, which joy shall then wreathe a necessity of gladness of heart upon you,
Now for further application, may not all we have said make it appear that the people of God as to their state are a most blessed people? and may not all we have said be sufficient for engaging the hearts of you that are as yet strangers to the first dancings of a glorious work upon your hearts, to come and joyn your selves to Zion, to take a life and death with the people of God, seeing they have that which may bear them up in the d•••est afflictions,
Now for further application, may not all we have said make it appear that the people of God as to their state Are a most blessed people? and may not all we have said be sufficient for engaging the hearts of you that Are as yet Strangers to the First dancings of a glorious work upon your hearts, to come and join your selves to Zion, to take a life and death with the people of God, seeing they have that which may bear them up in the d•••est afflictions,
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and that ye shall have very joyfull and dancing dayes when that shall be, for your hearts shall rejoyce; O therefore blessed hearts, be comforted (in him) in the hope and sure expectation of this precious day;
and that you shall have very joyful and dancing days when that shall be, for your hearts shall rejoice; Oh Therefore blessed hearts, be comforted (in him) in the hope and sure expectation of this precious day;
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let us in the hope hereof resolve chearfully to set about those duties suitable to us in order to his seeing us again, let us resolve to be faithful unto him in his absence;
let us in the hope hereof resolve cheerfully to Set about those duties suitable to us in order to his seeing us again, let us resolve to be faithful unto him in his absence;
in a word let us set our face as flint against the storm, resolving upon the greatest of hazards in the Lords strength not to yield to any thing not agreeable to the word of God,
in a word let us Set our face as flint against the storm, resolving upon the greatest of hazards in the lords strength not to yield to any thing not agreeable to the word of God,
when matters are violently carried on against Jesus Christ, his interests and people, it is the duty of all the faithful seed to set their face as flint against the storm,
when matters Are violently carried on against jesus christ, his interests and people, it is the duty of all the faithful seed to Set their face as flint against the storm,
defile not your selves with abominations prest upon you. 2. The simpathy and fellow feeling of our great high Priest, who is touched with the feelings of all our trials, together with the precious promises is your expence and charges, whereupon you are to spend on your way. 3. Christs seeing you again, together with the joyful and danceing dayes ye shall then have, is your incouragement;
defile not your selves with abominations pressed upon you. 2. The Sympathy and fellow feeling of our great high Priest, who is touched with the feelings of all our trials, together with the precious promises is your expense and charges, whereupon you Are to spend on your Way. 3. Christ seeing you again, together with the joyful and dancing days you shall then have, is your encouragement;
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O therefore comfort your fainting hearts in the hope of it, that ye may go chearfully through the present distress, committing the keeping of your souls unto him, in the way of duty and well doing,
Oh Therefore Comfort your fainting hearts in the hope of it, that you may go cheerfully through the present distress, committing the keeping of your Souls unto him, in the Way of duty and well doing,
and we call God to record upon our soules that he laid a necessity of speaking this unto you, and that under no less hazard then of being rejected of him, never to be countenanced in his work again,
and we call God to record upon our Souls that he laid a necessity of speaking this unto you, and that under no less hazard then of being rejected of him, never to be countenanced in his work again,
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And receiving his tender hearted Christian friends trembling, which he supposing might be for fear of his danger he speaks these words, What ayleth you, O faithful friends in the Lord Jesus Christ? and why does your faces look pale? are ye affraid of the approaching storm, O may not this quiet your hearts that he will carry you well through, will see you again, and cause your hearts rejoyce.
And receiving his tender hearted Christian Friends trembling, which he supposing might be for Fear of his danger he speaks these words, What aileth you, Oh faithful Friends in the Lord jesus christ? and why does your faces look pale? Are you afraid of the approaching storm, Oh may not this quiet your hearts that he will carry you well through, will see you again, and cause your hearts rejoice.
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Why then are ye disconsolate, are ye affraid to lose a friend for Christ and his cause? O may not this satisfie your hearts as to this, that it is not lost which Christ getteth, it falls in a friends hand.
Why then Are you disconsolate, Are you afraid to loose a friend for christ and his cause? O may not this satisfy your hearts as to this, that it is not lost which christ gets, it falls in a Friends hand.
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then the Lords Salvation is walls and bulwarks for their protection and shelter, so that he can shelter them as within strong holds, even 〈 ◊ 〉 they are amongst the greatest of snares:
then the lords Salvation is walls and bulwarks for their protection and shelter, so that he can shelter them as within strong holds, even 〈 ◊ 〉 they Are among the greatest of snares:
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