The mystery of faith opened up: or Some sermons concerning faith (two where of were not formerly printed.) Wherein the nature, excellency, and usefulness of that noble grace is much cleared, and the practice thereof most powerfully pressed. Whereunto are added other three sermons, two concerning the great salvation, one of these not formerly printed, and a third concerning death. / By that pious and worthy servant of Jesus Christ, Mr. Andrew Gray, late minister of the Gospel in Glasgow. All these sermons being now carefully revised, and much corrected.
not only because it doth contain most absolute & sublime precepts & commands, in the exercise and obedience of which, we do not only attain unto the highest pitch in holiness;
not only Because it does contain most absolute & sublime Precepts & commands, in the exercise and Obedience of which, we do not only attain unto the highest pitch in holiness;
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but likewise, because it containeth most rich and precious promises, in the possession and fruition of which, we are advanced to the highest pinacle of eternal blessedness;
but likewise, Because it Containeth most rich and precious promises, in the possession and fruition of which, we Are advanced to the highest pinnacle of Eternal blessedness;
then this grace of Faith? And what richer promises are annaxed to any duty, then to this duty of believing to wit, everlasting life, and fruition of God;
then this grace of Faith? And what Richer promises Are annaxed to any duty, then to this duty of believing to wit, everlasting life, and fruition of God;
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so that if we had dwelt forty dayes at the foot of Mount Sinai, and had been under the greatest discovering and condemning power of the Law, we may yet come with boldness to Mount Sion, and there embrace Jesus Christ, who is the end of the Law for righteousness to such as believe:
so that if we had dwelled forty days At the foot of Mount Sinai, and had been under the greatest discovering and condemning power of the Law, we may yet come with boldness to Mount Sion, and there embrace jesus christ, who is the end of the Law for righteousness to such as believe:
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Behold me, behold me, O may we not summon Angels, and those twenty four elders about the Throne, to help us to wonder that ever such a command as this came forth, that we should believe on the name of the Son of God,
Behold me, behold me, Oh may we not summon Angels, and those twenty four Elders about the Throne, to help us to wonder that ever such a command as this Come forth, that we should believe on the name of the Son of God,
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VVas not this indeed to make mercy rejoice over judgement? And, O may we not wonder at the precious oath of the everlasting Covenant, where• … y he hath sworn, that he delighteth not in the death of sinners? What (suppose ye) were poor Adams thoughts when at first the doctrine of freegrace,
Was not this indeed to make mercy rejoice over judgement? And, Oh may we not wonder At the precious oath of the everlasting Covenant, where• … y he hath sworn, that he delights not in the death of Sinners? What (suppose you) were poor Adams thoughts when At First the Doctrine of Free grace,
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and of a crucified Christ Jesus a Savior, was preached unto him in Paradise? What a divine surprisal was this, that Heaven should have preached peace to earth,
and of a Crucified christ jesus a Saviour, was preached unto him in Paradise? What a divine surprisal was this, that Heaven should have preached peace to earth,
Was not this a low step of condescendency, to behold an offended God preaching peace and good-will to a guilty sinner? What could self-destroying Adā think of these morning & first discoveries of this everlasting Covenant;
Was not this a low step of condescendency, to behold an offended God preaching peace and goodwill to a guilty sinner? What could Self-destroying Adā think of these morning & First discoveries of this everlasting Covenant;
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Christ, as it were, in the morning of time, giving vent to that infinite love, which was resting in his bosome & precious heart before the foundatiō of the world was laid? We know not whether the infiniteness of his love, the eternity of his love,
christ, as it were, in the morning of time, giving vent to that infinite love, which was resting in his bosom & precious heart before the Foundation of the world was laid? We know not whither the infiniteness of his love, the eternity of his love,
and must not Jesus Christ, who is the precious object of faith, and wisdom of the Faither, be a supereminent & excellent One, who hath that name of King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, not only engraven on his vesture (which pointeth out the conspicuousness of his Majesty) but even also upon his thigh, to point out that in all his goings & motio•s, he proveth himself to be higher than the Kings of the earth? And howbeit the naked proposing of the object doth not convert;
and must not jesus christ, who is the precious Object of faith, and Wisdom of the Father, be a supereminent & excellent One, who hath that name of King of Kings, and Lord of lords, not only engraven on his vesture (which pointeth out the conspicuousness of his Majesty) but even also upon his thigh, to point out that in all his goings & motio•s, he Proves himself to be higher than the Kings of the earth? And howbeit the naked proposing of the Object does not convert;
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and to be satisfied with the divine rayes of his transcendent glory, then certainly we should find a blessed necessity laid upon us of closing with him:
and to be satisfied with the divine rays of his transcendent glory, then Certainly we should find a blessed necessity laid upon us of closing with him:
But now to our purpose, being at this time to 〈 … 〉 discourse upon that radical and precious grace of Faith, we intend to speak of it under this twofold notion & consideration.
But now to our purpose, being At this time to 〈 … 〉 discourse upon that radical and precious grace of Faith, we intend to speak of it under this twofold notion & consideration.
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First, we shal speak of it as it is justifying, or as it doth lay hold upon the righteousness of a crucified Savior, making application of the precious promises in the Covenant of free grace, which we call justifying Faith.
First, we shall speak of it as it is justifying, or as it does lay hold upon the righteousness of a Crucified Saviour, making application of the precious promises in the Covenant of free grace, which we call justifying Faith.
and doth discover the personal excellencies of Jesus Christ by which we advance in the work of Holiness and divine conformity with God, which we call sanctifying Faith.
and does discover the personal excellencies of jesus christ by which we advance in the work of Holiness and divine conformity with God, which we call sanctifying Faith.
However, it is not to be supposed that these are different habits of Faith, but different acts flowing from the same saving habit, laying hold and exercising themselves upon Christ indifferent respects, and for diverse ends.
However, it is not to be supposed that these Are different habits of Faith, but different acts flowing from the same Saving habit, laying hold and exercising themselves upon christ indifferent respects, and for diverse ends.
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And now in these words he doth, as it were, answer an objection that might be proposed about the impossibility of attaining these precious advantages, seeing his commands were so large,
And now in these words he does, as it were, answer an objection that might be proposed about the impossibility of attaining these precious advantages, seeing his commands were so large,
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This he doth sweetly answer, by setting down in this one verse a short compend or breviary both of Law & Gospel, viz. That we should love one another, which is the compend of the Law, and that we should believe on the Name of his Son, which is the compend of the Gospel;
This he does sweetly answer, by setting down in this one verse a short compend or breviary both of Law & Gospel, viz. That we should love one Another, which is the compend of the Law, and that we should believe on the Name of his Son, which is the compend of the Gospel;
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But 3. there is this also, the absolute necessity of this grace, holden forth here in this word, his Commandment; as if he had said by proposing of this command, I do set life and death before you,
But 3. there is this also, the absolute necessity of this grace, held forth Here in this word, his Commandment; as if he had said by proposing of this command, I do Set life and death before you,
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From the second, it answereth all these objections that may arise from carnal reason, and probability, which tendeth to the weakning of his confidence.
From the second, it Answers all these objections that may arise from carnal reason, and probability, which tendeth to the weakening of his confidence.
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How can these things be? But Faith laying hold upon the Omnipotency of God, it staggers not at the promise, but is strōg in the faith giving glory to God.
How can these things be? But Faith laying hold upon the Omnipotency of God, it staggers not At the promise, but is strong in the faith giving glory to God.
And it is the noble and divine exercise of this heroick grace of Faith, that these objections of reason and probability, which it cannot answer, it will lay them aside,
And it is the noble and divine exercise of this heroic grace of Faith, that these objections of reason and probability, which it cannot answer, it will lay them aside,
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It is that grace whereby a Christian being convinced of his lost estate, & of an utter impossibility to save himself, he doth flee to the righteousness of Jesus Christ,
It is that grace whereby a Christian being convinced of his lost estate, & of an utter impossibility to save himself, he does flee to the righteousness of jesus christ,
betwixt an utter impossibility to save our selves, and a compleat ability in him to save to the uttermost; betwixt abounding sin, & superabounding mercy:
betwixt an utter impossibility to save our selves, and a complete ability in him to save to the uttermost; betwixt abounding since, & superabounding mercy:
hence Faith is often holden forth to us in Scripture under that notion of coming, Isai. 55.1. Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters. Rev. 22.17. Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. Heb. 7.25. Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come to God by him.
hence Faith is often held forth to us in Scripture under that notion of coming, Isaiah 55.1. Ho, every one that Thirsteth, come you to the waters. Rev. 22.17. Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. Hebrew 7.25. Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come to God by him.
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for it is clear, not only from this place, but likewise from Isai 45.22. Look unto me, and be ye saved, all ye ends of the Earth, Matth. 11.28. Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. John 14.1. Ye believe in God, believe also in me. Isai. 55.1. Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters;
for it is clear, not only from this place, but likewise from Isaiah 45.22. Look unto me, and be you saved, all you ends of the Earth, Matthew 11.28. Come unto me all you that labour and Are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. John 14.1. You believe in God, believe also in me. Isaiah 55.1. Ho, every one that Thirsteth, come you to the waters;
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O but that primative temptation and delusion whereby Satan did deceive our first father, is that whereby he yet seeks to catch and delude many souls, viz. That though we eat of the forbidden fruit,
O but that primitive temptation and delusion whereby Satan did deceive our First father, is that whereby he yet seeks to catch and delude many Souls, viz. That though we eat of the forbidden fruit,
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as is clear from John 5.40. Ye will not come to me that ye may get life; as likewise from Revel. 22.27. where the Gates of the Gospel are cast open, and whosoever will, are commanded to enter in:
as is clear from John 5.40. You will not come to me that you may get life; as likewise from Revel. 22.27. where the Gates of the Gospel Are cast open, and whosoever will, Are commanded to enter in:
But to make this more clear, we would have you knowing this, that all the qualification annexed to this commandment of Faith, as that i• Math. 11.28. speaketh out the qualifications rather of these that will come, then of all these that ought to come:
But to make this more clear, we would have you knowing this, that all the qualification annexed to this Commandment of Faith, as that i• Math. 11.28. speaks out the qualifications rather of these that will come, then of all these that ought to come:
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and may not that cardinal and soul-refreshing promise, John 6.37. stop the mouth of misbelief, so that it should have nothing to say? He that cometh unto me, I will in no wise cast out;
and may not that cardinal and Soul-refreshing promise, John 6.37. stop the Mouth of misbelief, so that it should have nothing to say? He that comes unto me, I will in no wise cast out;
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and if once ye could come to the length of willingness to embrace Jesus Christ, all other objections and knots should be sweetly loosed and dissolved.
and if once you could come to the length of willingness to embrace jesus christ, all other objections and knots should be sweetly loosed and dissolved.
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Until our own cloaths abhor us? Therefore it is that after the Prophet Zachary hath made mention in the twelfth Chapter of this Prophesie, of making bitter lamentation for him whom we have pierced,
Until our own clothes abhor us? Therefore it is that After the Prophet Zachary hath made mention in the twelfth Chapter of this Prophesy, of making bitter lamentation for him whom we have pierced,
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as for an only Son, yet in the beginning of the 13. Chapter, he maketh mention of a Fountain opened to the house of David, for sin and for uncleanness;
as for an only Son, yet in the beginning of the 13. Chapter, he makes mention of a Fountain opened to the house of David, for since and for uncleanness;
Thirdly, consider that great and monstrous sinfulness that is in this sin of unbelief; we will strain at a gnat, but many will easily swallow down this Camel:
Thirdly, Consider that great and monstrous sinfulness that is in this since of unbelief; we will strain At a gnat, but many will Easily swallow down this Camel:
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And indeed there are these things which speak out the sinfulness of unbelief. 1. That when the holy Ghost is sent to convince the world of sin, John 16.9. he pitched upon this sin, as though there were no other sin of which the World had need to be convinced:
And indeed there Are these things which speak out the sinfulness of unbelief. 1. That when the holy Ghost is sent to convince the world of since, John 16.9. he pitched upon this since, as though there were no other since of which the World had need to be convinced:
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nor his infinite love overcome? We may reduce many of our questions and disputings of his good will to this original, viz. to the disputing of his power.
nor his infinite love overcome? We may reduce many of our questions and disputings of his good will to this original, viz. to the disputing of his power.
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And lastly, to inforce this precious command of Faith, consider that it is his command which speaketh forth this, that we must not take an indulgence or dispensation to our selves to believe,
And lastly, to enforce this precious command of Faith, Consider that it is his command which speaks forth this, that we must not take an indulgence or Dispensation to our selves to believe,
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or the sin of swearing, or committing adultery) do arise from a natural conscience; for there is somwhat of natures light to make us abominate and hate them;
or the since of swearing, or committing adultery) do arise from a natural conscience; for there is somewhat of nature's Light to make us abominate and hate them;
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The second previous consideration that we would give, shall be to show you what are the causes that there is so much disputing of our interest, & so little believing;
The second previous consideration that we would give, shall be to show you what Are the Causes that there is so much disputing of our Interest, & so little believing;
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knew you never what such a thing as this meaned, to ascend in overcoming thoughts of his love, notwithstanding any thing that his dispensations might preach? We conceive, that if the eyes of our faith were opened, we might see infinite love engraven on the darkest acts,
knew you never what such a thing as this meaned, to ascend in overcoming thoughts of his love, notwithstanding any thing that his dispensations might preach? We conceive, that if the eyes of our faith were opened, we might see infinite love engraven on the Darkest acts,
and the entertainment of some predominant lust, which oftentimes occasioneth our walking in darkness, and having no light, This is clear from 1 Tim. 1.19. where that precious jewel of Faith can be holden in no other place but in a pute conscience, that is that Royal place wherein it must dwel;
and the entertainment of Some predominant lust, which oftentimes occasioneth our walking in darkness, and having no Light, This is clear from 1 Tim. 1.19. where that precious jewel of Faith can be held in no other place but in a pute conscience, that is that Royal place wherein it must dwell;
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and no doubt, if once we make shipwrack of a good conscience, we will erre concerning our Faith. A bosom-Idol when it is entertained, doth exceedingly mar the vigorous exercises of these graces, which are evidences of our faith;
and no doubt, if once we make shipwreck of a good conscience, we will err Concerning our Faith. A bosom-Idol when it is entertained, does exceedingly mar the vigorous exercises of these graces, which Are evidences of our faith;
3. As likewise a bosom idol when it is entertained, maketh us to lose much of our high esteem & reputation of Jesus Christ, which doth exceedingly interrupt the sweet and precious actings of faith.
3. As likewise a bosom idol when it is entertained, makes us to loose much of our high esteem & reputation of jesus christ, which does exceedingly interrupt the sweet and precious actings of faith.
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then our faith will increase with the increase of God, Our entertainment of a bosom idol is ordinarily punished with the want of the sensible intimations of his peace,
then our faith will increase with the increase of God, Our entertainment of a bosom idol is ordinarily punished with the want of the sensible intimations of his peace,
We make not an absolute and blank resignation of our selves over to Christ, to hold fast the Covenant, notwithstanding he should dispense both bitter and sad things to us? but we conceive that Christs Covenant with believers, is like that Covenant that God made with Noah, that there should be Summer and Winter, seed time and harvest, night and day unto a Christian.
We make not an absolute and blank resignation of our selves over to christ, to hold fast the Covenant, notwithstanding he should dispense both bitter and sad things to us? but we conceive that Christ Covenant with believers, is like that Covenant that God made with Noah, that there should be Summer and Winter, seed time and harvest, night and day unto a Christian.
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and that this hath influence upon our instability, may be seen from this, that often a Christian after his first closing with Christ, he meeteth with desertion in point of tenderness, in point of joy,
and that this hath influence upon our instability, may be seen from this, that often a Christian After his First closing with christ, he meeteth with desertion in point of tenderness, in point of joy,
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and in point of strength, so that his corruption seems now to be awaked more then formerly, that he wants those seeming enjoyments of him which formerly he had:
and in point of strength, so that his corruption seems now to be awaked more then formerly, that he Wants those seeming enjoyments of him which formerly he had:
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and that much of his softness of his heart hath now evanished, which is clear somewhat from Heb. 10.32. And after they were enlightened, they endured a great fight of afflictions.
and that much of his softness of his heart hath now evanished, which is clear somewhat from Hebrew 10.32. And After they were enlightened, they endured a great fight of afflictions.
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therefore it were a noble and divine practise of a Christian, to close with Christ without reservation, seeing he doth dispense nothing but that which might tend to our advantage.
Therefore it were a noble and divine practice of a Christian, to close with christ without reservation, seeing he does dispense nothing but that which might tend to our advantage.
And we would say to such as are under these temptations, that if ye endeavor to resist them, it is the most compendious and excellent way to make your hearts, which now are dying as a stone, to be as a watered garden, & springs of water, whose waters fail not,
And we would say to such as Are under these temptations, that if you endeavour to resist them, it is the most compendious and excellent Way to make your hearts, which now Are dying as a stone, to be as a watered garden, & springs of water, whose waters fail not,
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And we would only say unto you that erect your cōfidence upon so sandy a foundation, that when the wind and storm of temptation shal blow, that house shal fall to the ground.
And we would only say unto you that erect your confidence upon so sandy a Foundation, that when the wind and storm of temptation shall blow, that house shall fallen to the ground.
It being Faith exercising it self upon an invisible object, that maketh the Christian to rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory, 1 Pet. 1.8. 6. There is this last that hath influence upon it, even our sloathfulness in the exercise of our spiritual duties, by which Faith should be entertained.
It being Faith exercising it self upon an invisible Object, that makes the Christian to rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory, 1 Pet. 1.8. 6. There is this last that hath influence upon it, even our slothfulness in the exercise of our spiritual duties, by which Faith should be entertained.
while as, if we were diligent, our souls should be made fat and rich? Yea, sloathfulness doth not only imped assurance of this, that it hindereth the divine communications of his love and respect, by which assurance may be kept in life, Cant. 5.2. but also, it maketh our poverty come on us as an armed man, and our want as one that travelleth.
while as, if we were diligent, our Souls should be made fat and rich? Yea, slothfulness does not only imped assurance of this, that it hindereth the divine communications of his love and respect, by which assurance may be kept in life, Cant 5.2. but also, it makes our poverty come on us as an armed man, and our want as one that travelleth.
And withal it letteth loose the chain by which our corruptions are tyed, and maketh them to lift up their head, by which our assurance is much darkned and impaired,
And withal it lets lose the chain by which our corruptions Are tied, and makes them to lift up their head, by which our assurance is much darkened and impaired,
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Now thirdly, we shal shut up our discours with this, in pointing out a little what are those things that do obstruct a Christians closing with Christ,
Now Thirdly, we shall shut up our discourse with this, in pointing out a little what Are those things that do obstruct a Christians closing with christ,
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and with the other eye, to ascend and look to that help that is laid upon one that is mighty, and to make use of the righteousness of a crucified Savior, that so what we want in our selves, we may get it abundantly made up in him. III. There is this likewise that obstructeth our closing with Christ, our too much addictedness to the pleasures and carnal delights of a passing world, which is clear from Luke 14.18.19.20.21.22 Mat. 22.5.6.
and with the other eye, to ascend and look to that help that is laid upon one that is mighty, and to make use of the righteousness of a Crucified Saviour, that so what we want in our selves, we may get it abundantly made up in him. III. There is this likewise that obstructeth our closing with christ, our too much addictedness to the pleasures and carnal delights of a passing world, which is clear from Lycia 14.18.19.20.21.22 Mathew 22.5.6.
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And, O! what a ridiculous thing is that poor complement that those deluded sinners used to Christ, I pray you, have us excused? And is not the world the great plea and argument that they make use of,
And, OH! what a ridiculous thing is that poor compliment that those deluded Sinners used to christ, I pray you, have us excused? And is not the world the great plea and argument that they make use of,
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IV. There is this lastly, which doth obstruct ones coming to Christ, their unwillingness to be denied to their own righteousness, which is clear from Rom. 10.23.
IV. There is this lastly, which does obstruct ones coming to christ, their unwillingness to be denied to their own righteousness, which is clear from Rom. 10.23.
& we conceive, if once these two were believed (which are the great Tropicks, out of which all these arguments may be brought, to perswade you to imbrace Christ) to wit, the infinite excellency of his Person on whom we are to believe,
& we conceive, if once these two were believed (which Are the great Tropics, out of which all these Arguments may be brought, to persuade you to embrace christ) to wit, the infinite excellency of his Person on whom we Are to believe,
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and hath entered into that eternal possession of the promises, might not we be constrained to cry out, It is good for us once to be there? Christ weepeth to us in the Law, but we do not lament;
and hath entered into that Eternal possession of the promises, might not we be constrained to cry out, It is good for us once to be there? christ weeps to us in the Law, but we do not lament;
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the day is approaching when the sad and woful summons shal be sent against us, of departing from him into those everlasting flames, out of which there is no redemption:
the day is approaching when the sad and woeful summons shall be sent against us, of departing from him into those everlasting flames, out of which there is no redemption:
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O! but there are many that think the Gospel cunningly devised sables and foolishness, (they being unwilling to believe that which sense cannot comprehend,
OH! but there Are many that think the Gospel cunningly devised sables and foolishness, (they being unwilling to believe that which sense cannot comprehend,
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This is his Commandment, that ye should believe on the Name of his Son Jesus Christ, &c. THere are three great and cardinal mysteries, in the unfolding of which, all a Christians time ought to be spent.
This is his Commandment, that you should believe on the Name of his Son jesus christ, etc. THere Are three great and cardinal Mysteres, in the unfolding of which, all a Christians time ought to be spent.
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First, there is that precious and everlasting mystery of Christs love and condescendency, which those intellectual Spirits the Angels, are not able fully to comprehend.
First, there is that precious and everlasting mystery of Christ love and condescendency, which those intellectual Spirits the Angels, Are not able Fully to comprehend.
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Secondly, there is that woful mistery of the desperate deceitfulness and wickedness of the heart, which no man was ever yet able to fathom and comprehend.
Secondly, there is that woeful mystery of the desperate deceitfulness and wickedness of the heart, which no man was ever yet able to fathom and comprehend.
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And thirdly, there is that precious mystery of that eternal felicity and blessedness that is purchased unto the Saints, that once they shal reign with Christ, not a thousand years only,
And Thirdly, there is that precious mystery of that Eternal felicity and blessedness that is purchased unto the Saints, that once they shall Reign with christ, not a thousand Years only,
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and yet he is constrained to profess himself to be ignorant of this. Hence is that word, Ephes. 3.19. That ye may know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge.
and yet he is constrained to profess himself to be ignorant of this. Hence is that word, Ephesians 3.19. That you may know the love of christ which passes knowledge.
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And is it not a mysterious command, to desire people to know that which cannot be known? The meaning whereof we conceive to be this in part, that Paul pressed this upon them, that they should study to know that this mystery of Christs love could not be known.
And is it not a mysterious command, to desire people to know that which cannot be known? The meaning whereof we conceive to be this in part, that Paul pressed this upon them, that they should study to know that this mystery of Christ love could not be known.
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And if there be any thing further to be known in these mysteries, the grace of Faith is sound worthy amongst all the graces of the Spirit, to open the seven seals of the great depths of God.
And if there be any thing further to be known in these Mysteres, the grace of Faith is found worthy among all the graces of the Spirit, to open the seven Seals of the great depths of God.
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Is not the grace of Faith, that whereby a Christian doth take up the invisible excellency and vertue of a dying Christ? Is not Faith that precious grace by which a Christian must take up the spots and blemishes that are within himself? And is not the grace of Faith, that precious grace that placeth a Christian upon the top of mount Pisga, and there letteth him see a sight of the promised Land;
Is not the grace of Faith, that whereby a Christian does take up the invisible excellency and virtue of a dying christ? Is not Faith that precious grace by which a Christian must take up the spots and blemishes that Are within himself? And is not the grace of Faith, that precious grace that places a Christian upon the top of mount Pisgah, and there lets him see a sighed of the promised Land;
and doth open a door in heaven, thorow which a Christian is admitted to see Christ sitting upon his Throne? And faith hath not only a kind of Omnipotency,
and does open a door in heaven, thorough which a Christian is admitted to see christ sitting upon his Throne? And faith hath not only a kind of Omnipotency,
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but it hath a kind of Omnisciency, and all knowledge, that it can take up and comprehend all the greatest mysteries of Heaven, according to that word, Prov. 28.5. He that seeketh the Lord shal understand all things:
but it hath a kind of Omnisciency, and all knowledge, that it can take up and comprehend all the greatest Mysteres of Heaven, according to that word, Curae 28.5. He that seeks the Lord shall understand all things:
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Now before we shal speak any thing to these things that we did propose to speak of at last occasion, we shal yet speak a little unto some things which are necessary to be known for the distinct uptaking of the nature of justifying Faith, which is the great commandment of this everlasting Gospel;
Now before we shall speak any thing to these things that we did propose to speak of At last occasion, we shall yet speak a little unto Some things which Are necessary to be known for the distinct uptaking of the nature of justifying Faith, which is the great Commandment of this everlasting Gospel;
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What is the reason and ground that the Gospel conveyance of righteousness and life (and of the excellent things of this everlasting Covenant) should be thorow the exercise of the grace of Faith;
What is the reason and ground that the Gospel conveyance of righteousness and life (and of the excellent things of this everlasting Covenant) should be thorough the exercise of the grace of Faith;
but it is Faith only that justifieth, and it is Faith by which a Christian inheriteth the promises? So that is clear that Faith is that conduit-pipe thorow which are conveyed to us the great blessings of this everlasting Covenant.
but it is Faith only that Justifieth, and it is Faith by which a Christian inheriteth the promises? So that is clear that Faith is that conduit-pipe thorough which Are conveyed to us the great blessings of this everlasting Covenant.
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and by free and unsearchable grace, as is clear, Rom. 4.16. while the Apostle is giving a reason why the inheritance is conveyed to a Christian through Faith:
and by free and unsearchable grace, as is clear, Rom. 4.16. while the Apostle is giving a reason why the inheritance is conveyed to a Christian through Faith:
When the promises of life and of eternal salvation were conveyed to us through mans obedience, were they not then most uncertain and unstable? But is not Heaven your everlasting crown now, stedfast unto you, seeing ye have that golden pillar of Christs everlasting righteousness, to be the foundation of your Faith,
When the promises of life and of Eternal salvation were conveyed to us through men Obedience, were they not then most uncertain and unstable? But is not Heaven your everlasting crown now, steadfast unto you, seeing you have that golden pillar of Christ everlasting righteousness, to be the Foundation of your Faith,
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and the strength of your confidence in the day of need. III. There is this third ground why the promises & excellent things of this Gospel are conveyed to a Christian through the exercise of Faith, that all boasting and gloriation might be excluded, according to that word, Rom. 3.27. By what law is boasting excluded? Not by the law of works, but by the law of faith.
and the strength of your confidence in the day of need. III. There is this third ground why the promises & excellent things of this Gospel Are conveyed to a Christian through the exercise of Faith, that all boasting and gloriation might be excluded, according to that word, Rom. 3.27. By what law is boasting excluded? Not by the law of works, but by the law of faith.
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And certainly, seeing Chirstians have all the great things of heaven conveyed to them through the exercise of Faith, think ye not that this shal be your first song when ye shal be within the gates of that new Jerusalem: Not unto us, not unto us,
And Certainly, seeing Christians have all the great things of heaven conveyed to them through the exercise of Faith, think you not that this shall be your First song when you shall be within the gates of that new Jerusalem: Not unto us, not unto us,
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O what a precious dignity were it but for an half hour, to be admitted to hear those spotless sōgs that are sung by those thousād times ten thousand,
O what a precious dignity were it but for an half hour, to be admitted to hear those spotless songs that Are sung by those thousād times ten thousand,
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Doth not David, that sweet singer of Israel, now sing more sweetly then he did while he was here below? Doth not deserted Haman now chant forth the praises and everlasting songs of him that sitteth upon the Throne? And doth not afflicted Job now sing sweetly after his captivity is reduced,
Does not David, that sweet singer of Israel, now sing more sweetly then he did while he was Here below? Does not deserted Haman now chant forth the praises and everlasting songs of him that Sitteth upon the Throne? And does not afflicted Job now sing sweetly After his captivity is reduced,
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and he entered within that Land where the voice of joy and gladness is continually heard? Would ye have a description of heaven? I could give it no term so sutable as this, Heaven is a rest, without a rest:
and he entered within that Land where the voice of joy and gladness is continually herd? Would you have a description of heaven? I could give it no term so suitable as this, Heaven is a rest, without a rest:
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for though there remain a rest for the righteous, yet Rev. 4.8. These four beasts that stand before the Throne they rest not night nor day, crying, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty;
for though there remain a rest for the righteous, yet Rev. 4.8. These four beasts that stand before the Throne they rest not night nor day, crying, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty;
IV. There is this last ground, why the blessings of the Gospel, and life and righteousness are conveyed to us through the exercise of Faith, that the way to attain to these things might be pleasant and easie? We a•e certainly perswaded that the way of winning to heaven by a covenant of works, was much more un•leasant and difficult;
IV. There is this last ground, why the blessings of the Gospel, and life and righteousness Are conveyed to us through the exercise of Faith, that the Way to attain to these things might be pleasant and easy? We a•e Certainly persuaded that the Way of winning to heaven by a Covenant of works, was much more un•leasant and difficult;
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Are not all wisdoms wayes pleasantness? And are not all her paths peace? Was not that just self-denial in one that said, he would not take up a Crown though it were lying at his foot. But, oh!
are not all wisdoms ways pleasantness? And Are not all her paths peace? Was not that just self-denial in one that said, he would not take up a Crown though it were lying At his foot. But, o!
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Now that what we have spoken upon this might be more clear, and that the nature of justifying Faith be not mistaken, we would have you take notice of these things.
Now that what we have spoken upon this might be more clear, and that the nature of justifying Faith be not mistaken, we would have you take notice of these things.
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but not because it closes with Christ, which some vainly are bold to assert, because there is not any dignity or worth in the act of Faith, inclosing with Christ, that can be the foundation of our justification;
but not Because it closes with christ, which Some vainly Are bold to assert, Because there is not any dignity or worth in the act of Faith, enclosing with christ, that can be the Foundation of our justification;
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2. There is this that we would have you all knowing that faith is not the instrument of justification (as justification is taken in an active sense) though it is the instrument of justification.
2. There is this that we would have you all knowing that faith is not the Instrument of justification (as justification is taken in an active sense) though it is the Instrument of justification.
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3. There is this that we would have you knowing, that betwixt a Christians clossing by Faith with the righteousnesse of Jesus Christ & the justification of a sinner:
3. There is this that we would have you knowing, that betwixt a Christians clossing by Faith with the righteousness of jesus christ & the justification of a sinner:
though we once conceive there is a na•ural aptitude in the grace of Faith to lay hold on the righteousness of Christ, more then there is in any other grace of the Spirit,
though we once conceive there is a na•ural aptitude in the grace of Faith to lay hold on the righteousness of christ, more then there is in any other grace of the Spirit,
4. There is this also that we would have you knowing, that a Christian in his first closing with Christ, Christ (considered as crucified) is the immediate object of his Faith,
4. There is this also that we would have you knowing, that a Christian in his First closing with christ, christ (considered as Crucified) is the immediate Object of his Faith,
as is clear, Rom 3.5.24 25. And the ground of this assertion is this, because that it is the formal object of justifying Faith which doth formerly justify the sinners,
as is clear, Rom 3.5.24 25. And the ground of this assertion is this, Because that it is the formal Object of justifying Faith which does formerly justify the Sinners,
And first, that there is such a thing as temporary Faith, as is clear from Luke 8.13. it is said there of some, that they believed for a season; yea, in Acts 1.13. it is said of Simon Magus (who was in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity) he believed. And those in John 2.23. When they did behold the miracles, they believed on Jesus Christ;
And First, that there is such a thing as temporary Faith, as is clear from Lycia 8.13. it is said there of Some, that they believed for a season; yea, in Acts 1.13. it is said of Simon Magus (who was in the Gall of bitterness, and in the bound of iniquity) he believed. And those in John 2.23. When they did behold the Miracles, they believed on jesus christ;
And indeed ye may see a difference betwixt these two in the very name temporary; for this is such a faith as doth not continue long with him that hath it,
And indeed you may see a difference betwixt these two in the very name temporary; for this is such a faith as does not continue long with him that hath it,
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for as this is certain, that an hypocrite will not alwayes call upon God, Job 27.10. so that is also certain, that an hypocrite will not always believe in God.
for as this is certain, that an hypocrite will not always call upon God, Job 27.10. so that is also certain, that an hypocrite will not always believe in God.
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I tell you, that the longest time an hypocrite doth keep his faith, Job hath set down in his 18. chapter, vers. 14. Their hope, saith he, shall bring them to the King of terrors,
I tell you, that the longest time an hypocrite does keep his faith, Job hath Set down in his 18. chapter, vers. 14. Their hope, Says he, shall bring them to the King of terrors,
and if Solomon did discern who was the true mother of the child, by that that she who would have had the child divided, was not the mother of the child;
and if Solomon did discern who was the true mother of the child, by that that she who would have had the child divided, was not the mother of the child;
so we may say, that they who would divide Christ in his Offices, it is an evidence that they are not amongst those who are actually made partakers of the adoption of children:
so we may say, that they who would divide christ in his Offices, it is an evidence that they Are not among those who Are actually made partakers of the adoption of children:
there is some what of this pointed at in John 6.66. where that which made many who were his Disciples (and did once believe) desert him, was because of the hardness of his command.
there is Some what of this pointed At in John 6.66. where that which made many who were his Disciples (and did once believe) desert him, was Because of the hardness of his command.
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O! were ye never ravished with one of his eyes, nor overtaken with one chain of his neck? Believe me, they who see him thus, do believe that his commands are grievous. III. There is this difference, that temporary faith is attained unto without the exercise of the Law;
OH! were you never ravished with one of his eyes, nor overtaken with one chain of his neck? Believe me, they who see him thus, do believe that his commands Are grievous. III. There is this difference, that temporary faith is attained unto without the exercise of the Law;
where speaking of these temporary believers, it is said of them, That the fruit did imediately spring up, &c. Are there not some (i• may be here) who think they do believe,
where speaking of these temporary believers, it is said of them, That the fruit did Immediately spring up, etc. are there not Some (i• may be Here) who think they do believe,
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and yet were never in any measure trembling under the discovering & condemning power of the Law? Is not that a mystery, that one should b•ing forth without travelling? And is not this a mystery in Christianity, that one should believe before he hath found the pangs of the New birth? I am afraid of this, that many of us have taken up our Religion at our foot;
and yet were never in any measure trembling under the discovering & condemning power of the Law? Is not that a mystery, that one should b•ing forth without traveling? And is not this a mystery in Christianity, that one should believe before he hath found the pangs of the New birth? I am afraid of this, that many of us have taken up our Religion At our foot;
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How long did Judas lurk under the name of a Saint, even with those that were most discerning? And there is this that we would say, that amongst all these that shal be eternally excōmunicate from the presence of the Lord,
How long did Judas lurk under the name of a Saint, even with those that were most discerning? And there is this that we would say, that among all these that shall be eternally excommunicate from the presence of the Lord,
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Hence it is that Christ when he would tell the worst company that one shal have in hell, it is alwayes this, ye shal go to that place where hypocrites and sinners are;
Hence it is that christ when he would tell the worst company that one shall have in hell, it is always this, you shall go to that place where Hypocrites and Sinners Are;
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IV. But there is this last difference betwixt justifying Faith and temporary Faith, that there are three precious effects of justifying Faith, which a temporary believer cannot win to.
IV. But there is this last difference betwixt justifying Faith and temporary Faith, that there Are three precious effects of justifying Faith, which a temporary believer cannot win to.
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and to rejoyce alone in the righteousness of a crucified Savior? I would press this upon you by the way (O Christians of this generation) forget your perfections, and remember your imperfections:
and to rejoice alone in the righteousness of a Crucified Saviour? I would press this upon you by the Way (Oh Christians of this generation) forget your perfections, and Remember your imperfections:
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2. It is an effect of justifying Faith, to be under some constant and divine impression of the preciousness of Jesus Christ, according to that word, 1 Pet. 27. To you who believe, Christ is precious.
2. It is an Effect of justifying Faith, to be under Some constant and divine impression of the preciousness of jesus christ, according to that word, 1 Pet. 27. To you who believe, christ is precious.
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Are there not some here (and else where) that pass under the notion of Saints, that never knew what it was to dwell half an hour under these high and elevating thoughts of the preciousness of Jesus Christ? So that we profess we cannot tell whe• … er we shal call him precious or undervalued;
are there not Some Here (and Else where) that pass under the notion of Saints, that never knew what it was to dwell half an hour under these high and elevating thoughts of the preciousness of jesus christ? So that we profess we cannot tell whe• … er we shall call him precious or undervalved;
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3. By justifying Faith, a Christian winneth to mortification of his invisible & predominant lusts, which is impossible for a temporary believer to win to.
3. By justifying Faith, a Christian wins to mortification of his invisible & predominant Lustiest, which is impossible for a temporary believer to win to.
and counterfeiting of those things that were never clear attainments, while it is the noble dignity of Faith, Acts 15.9. to purifie the heart: but are there not many here who never knew what it was to mortify one lust for Christ? Can such a delusion overtake you, O Atheists!
and counterfeiting of those things that were never clear attainments, while it is the noble dignity of Faith, Acts 15.9. to purify the heart: but Are there not many Here who never knew what it was to mortify one lust for christ? Can such a delusion overtake you, Oh Atheists!
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And O what a sight is that, to behold that everlasting Prince standing at the end of our race, having a crown in his right hand, with this Motto engraven on it, He that persevereth to the end, shal be saved!
And O what a sighed is that, to behold that everlasting Prince standing At the end of our raze, having a crown in his right hand, with this Motto engraven on it, He that persevereth to the end, shall be saved!
And what a Faith, suppose ye, it shall be thought, when we shall get on that immortal crown of blessedness? What think ye is the exercise of those that are above? O Heaven! Heaven! if we did know it!
And what a Faith, suppose you, it shall be Thought, when we shall get on that immortal crown of blessedness? What think you is the exercise of those that Are above? O Heaven! Heaven! if we did know it!
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Now we shal at this time shut up our discourse, by speaking a little to those things in which a Christiā doth ordinarily meet with assurāce of this interest in God,
Now we shall At this time shut up our discourse, by speaking a little to those things in which a Christian does ordinarily meet with assurance of this Interest in God,
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and to see in these books their unworthy names written by the hand of that everlasting Prince. This is clear Rev. 2.17. To him that overcometh wil I give a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, that no man knows saving he that receiveth it.
and to see in these books their unworthy names written by the hand of that everlasting Prince. This is clear Rev. 2.17. To him that Overcometh will I give a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, that no man knows Saving he that receives it.
When was it that the Spouse cryed out so often, My beloved is mine, and I am his? Was it not when she was brought to the banquetting and his banner over her was love? Believe me, more communion with an absent Christ would make more intimation (in a divine manner) of our peace with him.
When was it that the Spouse cried out so often, My Beloved is mine, and I am his? Was it not when she was brought to the banqueting and his banner over her was love? Believe me, more communion with an absent christ would make more intimation (in a divine manner) of our peace with him.
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and is to be put upon some eminent holy imployment; this is clear, Jer. 1.5. where Jeremiah being called to preach the Gospel unto such a rebellious people, then he hath his eternal election declared unto him:
and is to be put upon Some eminent holy employment; this is clear, Jer. 1.5. where Jeremiah being called to preach the Gospel unto such a rebellious people, then he hath his Eternal election declared unto him:
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it is even because of the solemn impresion of their interest in Christ, that, as it were they are dayly taken in to read their own names 〈 ◊ 〉 legible letters in the lambs book of life. VI.
it is even Because of the solemn impression of their Interest in christ, that, as it were they Are daily taken in to read their own names 〈 ◊ 〉 legible letters in the Lambs book of life. VI.
When was it that John met with mo• … of the revelations of heaven? Was it not wh• he was in the Ile of Patmos, for the testimony 〈 ◊ 〉 Jesus Christ his Kingdom,
When was it that John met with mo• … of the revelations of heaven? Was it not wh• he was in the I'll of Patmos, for the testimony 〈 ◊ 〉 jesus christ his Kingdom,
And as for those that contemn and undervalue the blood of this everlasting Covenant (and I would have all those that delight not in closing with Christ,
And as for those that contemn and undervalue the blood of this everlasting Covenant (and I would have all those that delight not in closing with christ,
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There is one thing we would have those knowing, that amongst all those who are eternally to be debarred from Jesus Christ, mi•believers are put in the formost rank, Revel. 21.8. There he is to put away the the fearfull and unbelieving. And from 2 Thess. 1.18. When Christ shall come from Heaven with ten thousand of his Saints:
There is one thing we would have those knowing, that among all those who Are eternally to be debarred from jesus christ, mi•believers Are put in the foremost rank, Revel. 21.8. There he is to put away the the fearful and unbelieving. And from 2 Thess 1.18. When christ shall come from Heaven with ten thousand of his Saints:
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and I pose your own hearts with this, whether or not your names be written there in that roll, amongst those who shall be cut off? And that word, 2 Thess. 2 12. That they might be damned wh• be believed not, but took pleasure in unrighteousness.
and I pose your own hearts with this, whither or not your names be written there in that roll, among those who shall be Cut off? And that word, 2 Thess 2 12. That they might be damned wh• be believed not, but took pleasure in unrighteousness.
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if Christ had not die• I will tell you (O hypocrits in Zion ) the wor• news that ever was published in your ears, and 〈 ◊ 〉 is this, Christ died and rose again,
if christ had not die• I will tell you (Oh Hypocrites in Zion) the wor• news that ever was published in your ears, and 〈 ◊ 〉 is this, christ died and rose again,
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but ye may wear a rough garment 〈 ◊ 〉 deceive, and go to heaven in your own apprehensions? but, O the sad disappointments that is wa•ting on many such.
but you may wear a rough garment 〈 ◊ 〉 deceive, and go to heaven in your own apprehensions? but, Oh the sad disappointments that is wa•ting on many such.
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And to close with this, w• would obtest you, as you would answer to you terrible and dreadful Judge, that shal stand o• day upon his Throne, which he shal fix in th• clouds;
And to close with this, w• would obtest you, as you would answer to you terrible and dreadful Judge, that shall stand o• day upon his Throne, which he shall fix in th• Clouds;
and as you would not crucifie Christ afresh, believe and embrac• the offers which are presented now unto you• Know ye whether or not this shall be the las• summons that you shal get to believe? That so• if ye do reject it, Christ shal come from heaven and pronounce that sad and lamentable Sentence to you, Depart from me ye cursed, I know you not.
and as you would not crucify christ afresh, believe and embrac• the offers which Are presented now unto you• Know you whither or not this shall be the las• summons that you shall get to believe? That so• if you do reject it, christ shall come from heaven and pronounce that sad and lamentable Sentence to you, Depart from me you cursed, I know you not.
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This is his Commandment, that ye should believe on the Name of his Son Jesus Christ, &c. IT was a command that Solomon gave unto his son, Prov. 22.26. That he should not be surety for debt, nor be one of those that striketh hands.
This is his Commandment, that you should believe on the Name of his Son jesus christ, etc. IT was a command that Solomon gave unto his son, Curae 22.26. That he should not be surety for debt, nor be one of those that striketh hands.
and to pay that which was impossible for us to satisfy? Hath not Christ made a precious exchange with sinners? He wreathed about his own precious neck, that bond and yoke of our iniquities,
and to pay that which was impossible for us to satisfy? Hath not christ made a precious exchange with Sinners? He wreathed about his own precious neck, that bound and yoke of our iniquities,
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And is not this the condemnation of the World, that we will not believe on him? That we will not delight our selves in loving of him? And I would say this to you, that though ye should weep the one half of your dayes,
And is not this the condemnation of the World, that we will not believe on him? That we will not delight our selves in loving of him? And I would say this to you, that though you should weep the one half of your days,
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and pray the other half, yet if ye want this noble grace of Faith, your righteousness shall be but like a monstruous cloath, and filthy rags before him.
and pray the other half, yet if you want this noble grace of Faith, your righteousness shall be but like a monstruous cloth, and filthy rags before him.
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For what is praying without believing, but a taking of his blessed Name in vain? What is our conferring upon the most divine and precious truths of God without believing? it is not a lying to the Holy Ghost,
For what is praying without believing, but a taking of his blessed Name in vain? What is our conferring upon the most divine and precious truths of God without believing? it is not a lying to the Holy Ghost,
and a flattering of God with our mouth? And we would have you knowing this, that there is a sweet harmony that is now made up betwixt Moses and Christ, betwixt the Law and the Gospel.
and a flattering of God with our Mouth? And we would have you knowing this, that there is a sweet harmony that is now made up betwixt Moses and christ, betwixt the Law and the Gospel.
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The Law bringeth us to Christ as a Savior, and Christ bringeth us back again to the Law, to be a rule of our walk, to which we must subject our selves.
The Law brings us to christ as a Saviour, and christ brings us back again to the Law, to be a Rule of our walk, to which we must Subject our selves.
as a bowing wall, and as a tottering sence? (of that oftentimes ye are in hazard to raze the foundation) it is this, ye were not under the exercise of the Law before your believing in Jesus Christ.
as a bowing wall, and as a tottering sense? (of that oftentimes you Are in hazard to raze the Foundation) it is this, you were not under the exercise of the Law before your believing in jesus christ.
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What is that which filleth the soul of a Christian with many high and excellent thoughts of Christ? Is it not this, to have the Law registrating our Bond,
What is that which fills the soul of a Christian with many high and excellent thoughts of christ? Is it not this, to have the Law registrating our Bound,
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That which maketh us have such low and undervaluing thoughts of precious Christ, is, because the most part of us are not acquainted with the deep and serious exercise of the Law;
That which makes us have such low and undervaluing thoughts of precious christ, is, Because the most part of us Are not acquainted with the deep and serious exercise of the Law;
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and so may we say, that there are four golden streams, by which lost and destroyed, man is brought back again to this Eden and Paradise of everlasting delights.
and so may we say, that there Are four golden streams, by which lost and destroyed, man is brought back again to this Eden and Paradise of everlasting delights.
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First, there is the precious stream of Christs righteousness, by which we must be justified. And secondly, there is that stream of his Sanctification, by which we must be purified.
First, there is the precious stream of Christ righteousness, by which we must be justified. And secondly, there is that stream of his Sanctification, by which we must be purified.
but when once our case is truly laid open to us, then will we be content to wash our selves in Jordan seven times. III. There is this advantage that waiteth on the deep exercise of the Law, that it maketh a Christian live constantly under the impression of the sinfulness of sin.
but when once our case is truly laid open to us, then will we be content to wash our selves in Jordan seven times. III. There is this advantage that waits on the deep exercise of the Law, that it makes a Christian live constantly under the impression of the sinfulness of since.
What is it that maketh sin exceeding sinful to a Christian? Is it not this, he hath been fourty dayes in Moses School? And we conceive that the ground why such fools as we make a mock of sin, is,
What is it that makes since exceeding sinful to a Christian? Is it not this, he hath been fourty days in Moses School? And we conceive that the ground why such Fools as we make a mock of since, is,
But now to come to that which we intend to speak of, we told you at the first occasion that we spake upon these words, that there were many excellent things concerning the grace of Faith holden forth in them:
But now to come to that which we intend to speak of, we told you At the First occasion that we spoke upon these words, that there were many excellent things Concerning the grace of Faith held forth in them:
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The first thing which was holden forth concerning this radical grace of Faith, was the infinite advantage that redoundeth to a Christian through the exercise of Faith,
The First thing which was held forth Concerning this radical grace of Faith, was the infinite advantage that redoundeth to a Christian through the exercise of Faith,
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And now to speak a little to the point, we shall propose these cosiderations that may abundantly show how advantagious a thing this excellent grace of Faith is.
And now to speak a little to the point, we shall propose these cosiderations that may abundantly show how advantageous a thing this excellent grace of Faith is.
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I. The first consideration that speaketh it, is this, that Faith maketh Christ precious to a soul, according to that word, 1 Pet. 2.7. To you that believe, Christ is precious.
I. The First consideration that speaks it, is this, that Faith makes christ precious to a soul, according to that word, 1 Pet. 2.7. To you that believe, christ is precious.
And first, Faith maketh Christ more precious then sense, because the estimation which the grace of Faith hath of Christ, it is builded upon the excellency of his Person;
And First, Faith makes christ more precious then sense, Because the estimation which the grace of Faith hath of christ, it is built upon the excellency of his Person;
whose hands are as gold rings set with beril, and whose legs are like pillars of marble, set in sockets of gold? Sense will look to the smilings of Christ, and will wonder;
whose hands Are as gold rings Set with Beril, and whose legs Are like pillars of Marble, Set in sockets of gold? Sense will look to the smilings of christ, and will wonder;
it will look to his dispensations and actings, and will be constrained to cry out, Who is like unto thee? But the grace of Faith solaceth it self in the fountain from whence all these springs and sweet inundations of love do flow.
it will look to his dispensations and actings, and will be constrained to cry out, Who is like unto thee? But the grace of Faith solaceth it self in the fountain from whence all these springs and sweet inundations of love do flow.
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It was the noble gift that was once given to Faith, that it never should seek any thing and be denied, according to that word in Matt. 21.22. And all things whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer believing, ye shall receive it.
It was the noble gift that was once given to Faith, that it never should seek any thing and be denied, according to that word in Matt. 21.22. And all things whatsoever you shall ask in prayer believing, you shall receive it.
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And it is clear likewise from the preceeding verse to our Text, that if we obey this command of Faith, Whatsoever we shal ask of God, we shal receive it.
And it is clear likewise from the preceding verse to our Text, that if we obey this command of Faith, Whatsoever we shall ask of God, we shall receive it.
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First, that oftentimes Christ putteth a blank in a Christians hand, who is much in the exercise of Faith, according to that in Matth 20.32. Is there not an ample blank put into that mans hand? What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? Christ desireth him to fill up the blank with what he would.
First, that oftentimes christ putteth a blank in a Christians hand, who is much in the exercise of Faith, according to that in Matthew 20.32. Is there not an ample blank put into that men hand? What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? christ Desires him to fill up the blank with what he would.
And secondly, there is this, which is one of the greatest steps of Christs matchless condescendency, that oftentimes when his own have sought in their presumption a blank to be put in their hand, Christ condescendeth to give it, according to that strange passage in Mark 10.35.36. the two Disciples who present this desire to Christ, We desire, say they, that whatsoever we ask, thou shouldest give it unto us. And presently that is answered:
And secondly, there is this, which is one of the greatest steps of Christ matchless condescendency, that oftentimes when his own have sought in their presumption a blank to be put in their hand, christ condescendeth to give it, according to that strange passage in Mark 10.35.36. the two Disciples who present this desire to christ, We desire, say they, that whatsoever we ask, thou Shouldst give it unto us. And presently that is answered:
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and that which yet more speaketh out Christs boundless good will to satisfie the desires of all that belong to him, it may be decared in that word, John 16.24. where he chargeth his Disciples with this:
and that which yet more speaks out Christ boundless good will to satisfy the Desires of all that belong to him, it may be decared in that word, John 16.24. where he charges his Disciples with this:
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Ye sought nothing in comparison of that which I was willing to give, and which your necessity did call for at my hands, which ye should have sought. III. There is this third consideration, to poin• out the advantage of Faith:
You sought nothing in comparison of that which I was willing to give, and which your necessity did call for At my hands, which you should have sought. III. There is this third consideration, to poin• out the advantage of Faith:
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if so we may speak, Faith is that Primum mobile, that first moves and turns about all these lower graces of the Spirit, according to that, 2 Pet. 1.5. Add to your faith, vertue, and to your vertue, patience, and to your patience, brotherly kindness.
if so we may speak, Faith is that Primum mobile, that First moves and turns about all these lower graces of the Spirit, according to that, 2 Pet. 1.5. Add to your faith, virtue, and to your virtue, patience, and to your patience, brotherly kindness.
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First, the grace of Faith keepeth in exrcise the grace of love, as is clear, Eph. 3.17. where these two graces are conjoined. As likewise from Rom. 5.1. compared with verse 5. Being justified by faith. Then this leffect followeth upon it, the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts.
First, the grace of Faith Keepeth in exrcise the grace of love, as is clear, Ephesians 3.17. where these two graces Are conjoined. As likewise from Rom. 5.1. compared with verse 5. Being justified by faith. Then this leffect follows upon it, the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts.
Secondly, the grace of Faith likewise it keepeth the grace of mortification in exercise, as is clear, not only from Eph. 6.9. but from 1 John 5.4. This is our victory whereby we overcome the world, even our faith.
Secondly, the grace of Faith likewise it Keepeth the grace of mortification in exercise, as is clear, not only from Ephesians 6.9. but from 1 John 5.4. This is our victory whereby we overcome the world, even our faith.
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And it is certain that Faith keepeth mortification in exercise, and advanceth holiness, not only because of this, that Faith is that grace that presenteth to a Christian the absolute purity and spotless holiness of Jesus Christ;
And it is certain that Faith Keepeth mortification in exercise, and Advanceth holiness, not only Because of this, that Faith is that grace that presents to a Christian the absolute purity and spotless holiness of jesus christ;
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Thirdly, Faith likewise hath influence upon mortification as it doth take hold of that infinite strength that is in Christ, by which a Christian is inabled to mortifie his coruptions.
Thirdly, Faith likewise hath influence upon mortification as it does take hold of that infinite strength that is in christ, by which a Christian is enabled to mortify his corruptions.
but by the law of faith. Sixthly, Faith keepeth in exercise the grace of joy, as is clear, Rom. 15.13. Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing So that ye see the proper fruit of Faith, is joy in the holy Ghost.
but by the law of faith. Sixthly, Faith Keepeth in exercise the grace of joy, as is clear, Rom. 15.13. Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing So that you see the proper fruit of Faith, is joy in the holy Ghost.
for how can we hope to attain the thing that is promised, except our Faith first close with the promise? So there is this difference betwixt the grace of Faith,
for how can we hope to attain the thing that is promised, except our Faith First close with the promise? So there is this difference betwixt the grace of Faith,
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Would y• have that question resolved and determined What is the best way not to stir up our Beloved nor awake him until he please? It is this, be much in the grace of Faith;
Would y• have that question resolved and determined What is the best Way not to stir up our beloved nor awake him until he please? It is this, be much in the grace of Faith;
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this is clear from Ephes. 3.17. That Christ may dwel in our hearts by faith ▪ By the exercise of all other graces, Christ is bu• a sojourner, that turneth aside to tarry but for 〈 ◊ 〉 night:
this is clear from Ephesians 3.17. That christ may dwell in our hearts by faith ▪ By the exercise of all other graces, christ is bu• a sojourner, that turns aside to tarry but for 〈 ◊ 〉 night:
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after that confession, Help thou our unbelief. And it is clear from Psal. 63.1. O God thou art my God, early will I seek thee: my soul Christeth for thee.
After that Confessi, Help thou our unbelief. And it is clear from Psalm 63.1. Oh God thou art my God, early will I seek thee: my soul Christeth for thee.
Would ye know the reason why his commands are your burden? And why his preceps are your cresses? It is because of this ye do not believe. And so it is most certain, that it is impossible for a Christian to attain to a pleasant way of obedience without the exercise of faith.
Would you know the reason why his commands Are your burden? And why his Precepts Are your cresses? It is Because of this you do not believe. And so it is most certain, that it is impossible for a Christian to attain to a pleasant Way of Obedience without the exercise of faith.
Faith holdeth up the crown to a Christian, and this crown maketh him to obey. Faith gathereth strength from Christ, and that strength maketh obedience very easie.
Faith holds up the crown to a Christian, and this crown makes him to obey. Faith gathereth strength from christ, and that strength makes Obedience very easy.
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And we are perswaded of this, that our chariot-wheel should move more swiftly (like the chariots of Aminadab) if we were more in the exercise of the grace of Faith.
And we Are persuaded of this, that our chariot-wheel should move more swiftly (like the chariots of Aminadab) if we were more in the exercise of the grace of Faith.
Faith above all things, and above all things, Faith. VII. There is another advantage of it, that by Faith our services and prayers are accepted of God.
Faith above all things, and above all things, Faith. VII. There is Another advantage of it, that by Faith our services and Prayers Are accepted of God.
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Faith bringeth a Christian within sight of Heaven, and Faith bringeth a Christian within sight of God, according to that word, Heb. 11.1. Faith is the evidence of things not seen.
Faith brings a Christian within sighed of Heaven, and Faith brings a Christian within sighed of God, according to that word, Hebrew 11.1. Faith is the evidence of things not seen.
Is it not an impossible thing to see that which cannot be seen? But the meaning of it is this, that Faiths discoveries of God are as certain and sure as the discoveries of our bodily eyes are.
Is it not an impossible thing to see that which cannot be seen? But the meaning of it is this, that Faiths discoveries of God Are as certain and sure as the discoveries of our bodily eyes Are.
1. There is this disadvantage of the sin of unbelief, that all the actions that proceed from an unbeliever, they are impure and defiled, according to that in Tit. 1.15. But unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure, but even their mind and conscience is defiled, their prayer is unclean;
1. There is this disadvantage of the since of unbelief, that all the actions that proceed from an unbeliever, they Are impure and defiled, according to that in Tit. 1.15. But unto them that Are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure, but even their mind and conscience is defiled, their prayer is unclean;
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yea, as Solomon speaketh, their plowing in sin; yea, their going about the most excellent duties (for matter) is an abomination to God, according to that word, Rom. 14.23. What ever is not of faith, is sin.
yea, as Solomon speaks, their plowing in since; yea, their going about the most excellent duties (for matter) is an abomination to God, according to that word, Rom. 14.23. What ever is not of faith, is since.
when his Disciples came to him, & asked him this question, Why could not we cast out this devil? Tha• was given as an answer, Because of your unbelief. Unbelief is that which taketh up arms for out idols,
when his Disciples Come to him, & asked him this question, Why could not we cast out this Devil? Tha• was given as an answer, Because of your unbelief. Unbelief is that which Takes up arms for out Idols,
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and when that is laid aside, we have laid by our weapons, and have in a manner, concluded a treaty of peace with our idols that we shal not offend them,
and when that is laid aside, we have laid by our weapons, and have in a manner, concluded a treaty of peace with our Idols that we shall not offend them,
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3. There is this disadvantage that waiteth upon the sin of unbelief, that such an one cannot win to attain to the grace of establishment, but is alwayes as the waves of the sea tossed to and fro, until once he win to the exercise of Faith,
3. There is this disadvantage that waits upon the since of unbelief, that such an one cannot win to attain to the grace of establishment, but is always as the waves of the sea tossed to and from, until once he win to the exercise of Faith,
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4. There is this disadvantage that waiteth on it, is the mother of hardness and stupidity of heart, according to that word in Mark 16.14, where he upbraideth them because of their unbelief;
4. There is this disadvantage that waits on it, is the mother of hardness and stupidity of heart, according to that word in Mark 16.14, where he upbraideth them Because of their unbelief;
and then that danger followeth, to with hardness of heart, this is clear also from Acts 19 9. where these two sister-devils are conjoined and locked together, unbelief and hardness of heart;
and then that danger follows, to with hardness of heart, this is clear also from Acts 19 9. where these two sister-devils Are conjoined and locked together, unbelief and hardness of heart;
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and of defection from him according to that word, Heb. 3.12. Beware lest their be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief (and there the fruit of it) to depart from the living God.
and of defection from him according to that word, Hebrew 3.12. Beware lest their be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief (and there the fruit of it) to depart from the living God.
6. There is this sixth disadvantage in the sin of unbelief, it hindereth the communication of many single workings and tokens of the love and favor of the most High, according to that sad word that is in Matth. 13.58. at the close, He could not do many mighty works there, because of their unbelief.
6. There is this sixth disadvantage in the since of unbelief, it hindereth the communication of many single workings and tokens of the love and favour of the most High, according to that sad word that is in Matthew 13.58. At the close, He could not do many mighty works there, Because of their unbelief.
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I say, there are these two aggravations in the sin of unbelief, even in his own who have a right (& also his call) to believe. 1. That after that Christ hath given most sensible discoveries of himself ( Wherein we have seen him, as it were, face to face ) yet ye will not believe.
I say, there Are these two aggravations in the since of unbelief, even in his own who have a right (& also his call) to believe. 1. That After that christ hath given most sensible discoveries of himself (Wherein we have seen him, as it were, face to face) yet you will not believe.
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Woul• you hear the voyce of sense that is rectified? It i• this, believe on the Son of God. 2. That notwithstanding of the signal demonstrations of the power of Christ,
Woul• you hear the voice of sense that is rectified? It i• this, believe on the Son of God. 2. That notwithstanding of the signal demonstrations of the power of christ,
and if these five instruments will not ingage your hearts to believe, who can move them? Doth not his two wounds in his precious hands, preach out this point of Faith, Believe him? Doth not that hole opened in his side, preach this doctrine, That we should believe in him? And these two wounds that he received in his precious feet, do they not preach this, That we should believe on a crucified Saviour? And we would only say this, that sometimes it is the ca•e of his own, that after the convictions of this, that it is their duty to believe, and also after some desires to close with Christ,
and if these five Instruments will not engage your hearts to believe, who can move them? Does not his two wounds in his precious hands, preach out this point of Faith, Believe him? Does not that hold opened in his side, preach this Doctrine, That we should believe in him? And these two wounds that he received in his precious feet, do they not preach this, That we should believe on a Crucified Saviour? And we would only say this, that sometime it is the ca•e of his own, that After the convictions of this, that it is their duty to believe, and also After Some Desires to close with christ,
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but how to perform, you know not? And I would have a Christian making this fourfold use of such a dispensation as that (which is most ordinarily) when convictions of our duty to believe,
but how to perform, you know not? And I would have a Christian making this fourfold use of such a Dispensation as that (which is most ordinarily) when convictions of our duty to believe,
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1. To study to have your convictions more •eeply rooted within you, for it doth sometimes • … llow, that resolutions and mints to believe, are •ot blest with actual believing,
1. To study to have your convictions more •eeply rooted within you, for it does sometime • … llow, that resolutions and mints to believe, Are •ot blessed with actual believing,
2. Be convinced of that desperate enmity (and •hat mystery of iniquity) that is within you, that •e can have some will to do, without ability to •erform.
2. Be convinced of that desperate enmity (and •hat mystery of iniquity) that is within you, that •e can have Some will to do, without ability to •erform.
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We confesse, it is not an ordinary dis•ase in these dayes, to have such a contrariety betwixt a Christians will and his practice, our will •or the most part being no better than our prastice,
We confess, it is not an ordinary dis•ase in these days, to have such a contrariety betwixt a Christians will and his practice, our will •or the most part being no better than our Practice,
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Faith is so noble a grace that it cannot be spinned out from our resolutions, not from our endeavors, Faith is such a divine plant, as the Fathers right hand must plant in our souls.
Faith is so noble a grace that it cannot be spinned out from our resolutions, not from our endeavors, Faith is such a divine plant, as the Father's right hand must plant in our Souls.
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4. Let it convince you of the excllency of the grace of Faith (for the difficulty of the attaining to any thing may speak out the excellency of that thing) there is no sin but it may be easily win at, there is an easinesse and facility to overtake the paths of our Idols,
4. Let it convince you of the excllency of the grace of Faith (for the difficulty of the attaining to any thing may speak out the excellency of that thing) there is no since but it may be Easily win At, there is an easiness and facility to overtake the paths of our Idols,
And you who are stra•gers to Christ Jesus (and have never know what it is to close with him) we would reque• you in Christs name to be reconciled to him.
And you who Are stra•gers to christ jesus (and have never know what it is to close with him) we would reque• you in Christ name to be reconciled to him.
What know ye, O men (or rather Atheists) be this shall be the last summons that ye shal get 〈 ◊ 〉 believe? And that because ye disobey this precious summons, there shal be one presented t• you, that ye cannot sit.
What know you, Oh men (or rather Atheists) be this shall be the last summons that you shall get 〈 ◊ 〉 believe? And that Because you disobey this precious summons, there shall be one presented t• you, that you cannot fit.
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I think, if Christ were to come presently to speak to us, He might not only say to each twelve that are here, One of you shal betray me, but we are afraid that he should say to each twelve that are here Eleven of you shal betray me,
I think, if christ were to come presently to speak to us, He might not only say to each twelve that Are Here, One of you shall betray me, but we Are afraid that he should say to each twelve that Are Here Eleven of you shall betray me,
when the long shadows of everlasting evening shal be stretched out upon you? I think there are some that are so setled upon their lees, that if they were one day in hell,
when the long shadows of everlasting evening shall be stretched out upon you? I think there Are Some that Are so settled upon their lees, that if they were one day in hell,
What shal be your choise, when Christ shall come in the clouds? I am preswaded there are many, to whom at that day, this Doctrine would be ravishing, viz. That there were not a death, that there were not a God,
What shall be your choice, when christ shall come in the Clouds? I am persuaded there Are many, to whom At that day, this Doctrine would be ravishing, viz. That there were not a death, that there were not a God,
that within fourty dayes they should be at their long and everlasting home, they would yet spend thirty nine of those dayes in taking pleasure upon their lusts. I am perswaded of this;
that within fourty days they should be At their long and everlasting home, they would yet spend thirty nine of those days in taking pleasure upon their Lustiest. I am persuaded of this;
rest on hi• by Faith, delight your selves in him with lo• … and let your souls be longing for the day whe• that voyce shall be heard in Heaven, O ho• sweetly will it be sung!
rest on hi• by Faith, delight your selves in him with lo• … and let your Souls be longing for the day whe• that voice shall be herd in Heaven, Oh ho• sweetly will it be sung!
for beh• … your Winter is past your everlasting Summer is com• and the time of the singing of the birds is ne• … When Christ shall come over these Mountains 〈 ◊ 〉 Bether, he shall cry, Behold, I come, and the sow shall sweetly answer, Come blessed Lord Jesu• come.
for beh• … your Winter is passed your everlasting Summer is com• and the time of the singing of the Birds is ne• … When christ shall come over these Mountains 〈 ◊ 〉 Behter, he shall cry, Behold, I come, and the sow shall sweetly answer, Come blessed Lord Jesu• come.
This is his Commandment, that y• should believe on the Name of his Son Jesu• Christ, &c. THere are two great and excellent gist•, which God in the depth of his boundlesse love hath bestowed on his own.
This is his Commandment, that y• should believe on the Name of his Son Jesu• christ, etc. THere Are two great and excellent gist•, which God in the depth of his boundless love hath bestowed on his own.
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And secondly, there is that excellent gift of the grace of Faith, which God hath bestowed upon his own, which is also called, The gift of God, Ephes. 2.8. Faith is the gift of God.
And secondly, there is that excellent gift of the grace of Faith, which God hath bestowed upon his own, which is also called, The gift of God, Ephesians 2.8. Faith is the gift of God.
And is it not certain, that these two gracious gifts ought to engage our souls and hearts much unto him? Infinite Majesty could give no gift greater then his Son,
And is it not certain, that these two gracious Gifts ought to engage our Souls and hearts much unto him? Infinite Majesty could give no gift greater then his Son,
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And we could wish that the most part of the study and practise of men (that is spent in purfuit after these low and transient vanities) might be once taken up in that precious pursuit after Christ.
And we could wish that the most part of the study and practice of men (that is spent in purfuit After these low and Transient vanities) might be once taken up in that precious pursuit After christ.
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We could wish that all the questions and debates of the time, were turned over into a soul-concerning question, What shal we do to be saved? And that all the questions, controversies,
We could wish that all the questions and debates of the time, were turned over into a soul-concerning question, What shall we do to be saved? And that all the questions, controversies,
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Who should be most for Christ, who should be most for the exalting of the noble and excellent plant of renown? And that all our judgings and searchings of other mens practises and estats, might •e turned over into the useful search, to prove and examine our selves;
Who should be most for christ, who should be most for the exalting of the noble and excellent plant of renown? And that all our judgings and searchings of other men's practises and estates, might •e turned over into the useful search, to prove and examine our selves;
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whether we be in the faith or not? And I would ask you this question, What are your thoughts concerning precious Christ, seeing he is that noble object of Faith? We would only have you take along these things, by which Christ may be much commended to your hearts.
whither we be in the faith or not? And I would ask you this question, What Are your thoughts Concerning precious christ, seeing he is that noble Object of Faith? We would only have you take along these things, by which christ may be much commended to your hearts.
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First, there was never any that with the eyes of Faith did behold the matchless beauty and transcendent worth of that crucified Saviour, that returned his enemy.
First, there was never any that with the eyes of Faith did behold the matchless beauty and transcendent worth of that Crucified Saviour, that returned his enemy.
and follow Christ and also that they did not adhere to him in the da• that he was brought to Cajaphas Hall? And we• they not most defective in the grace of Faith, as 〈 ◊ 〉 clear from Matth. 17 17. and likewise from John 14.1.
and follow christ and also that they did not adhere to him in the da• that he was brought to Caiaphas Hall? And we• they not most defective in the grace of Faith, as 〈 ◊ 〉 clear from Matthew 17 17. and likewise from John 14.1.
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Was it not infinite love that made Christ to ly three dayes in the Grave, that we might be through all the ages of eternity with him? Was it not infinite condescendency that made his precious head wear a crown of Thorns, that we might eternally wear a crown of glory? Was it not infinite condesendency that made Christ wear a purple robe, that so we might wear that precious rob• of the righteousness of the Saints? And was it not matchless condescendency, that Christ who know no sin, was made sin for us, that so we might become like unto him,
Was it not infinite love that made christ to lie three days in the Grave, that we might be through all the ages of eternity with him? Was it not infinite condescendency that made his precious head wear a crown of Thorns, that we might eternally wear a crown of glory? Was it not infinite condesendency that made christ wear a purple robe, that so we might wear that precious rob• of the righteousness of the Saints? And was it not matchless condescendency, that christ who know no since, was made since for us, that so we might become like unto him,
and that is concerning the excellency of this grace of Faith, which we cleared, was holden out in that, that Faith was called his commandment, which is called by way of eminency and excellency.
and that is Concerning the excellency of this grace of Faith, which we cleared, was held out in that, that Faith was called his Commandment, which is called by Way of eminency and excellency.
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and that which knitteth the members to the head) and to make this more fully appear, we would point out a little what a sweet harmony and correspondency there is betwixt these two sister-graces, to wit, Faith and Love.
and that which knits the members to the head) and to make this more Fully appear, we would point out a little what a sweet harmony and correspondency there is betwixt these two sister-graces, to wit, Faith and Love.
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but that accomplishing grace of Love, it doth compleat these first draughts, and these imperfect lineaments of Christs Image, which were first drawn on the soul.
but that accomplishing grace of Love, it does complete these First draughts, and these imperfect lineaments of Christ Image, which were First drawn on the soul.
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Hence it is, that Faith is called understanding, Coloss. 2.2. because it is that grace which revealeth much of the precious truth of that noble object.
Hence it is, that Faith is called understanding, Coloss. 2.2. Because it is that grace which Revealeth much of the precious truth of that noble Object.
3. And there is this third noble act of Faith, exercising it self upon Christ, viz. It maketh Christ precious to the soul, according to that word 1. Pet. 2.7. unto you which believe, he is pretious.
3. And there is this third noble act of Faith, exercising it self upon christ, viz. It makes christ precious to the soul, according to that word 1. Pet. 2.7. unto you which believe, he is precious.
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Faith it walketh not by the low dictates of sense and reason, but by a higher rule, to wit, The sure word of prophecy, which is clear from Rom. 4.19. where Abraham believed the promise, notwithstanding that sense and reason seemed to contradict it;
Faith it walks not by the low dictates of sense and reason, but by a higher Rule, to wit, The sure word of prophecy, which is clear from Rom. 4.19. where Abraham believed the promise, notwithstanding that sense and reason seemed to contradict it;
And it is cle• … from Heb. 11.29.30. where Faith believed their passing through the Red sea upon dry ground, which was most contrary to sense and reason.
And it is cle• … from Hebrew 11.29.30. where Faith believed their passing through the Read sea upon dry ground, which was most contrary to sense and reason.
for sense will of tentimes cry out, All men are liars; and reaso• will say, How can such a thing be? and yet that he roick grace of Faith, cryeth out, Hath he spoke• it? He will also do it.
for sense will of tentimes cry out, All men Are liars; and reaso• will say, How can such a thing be? and yet that he roick grace of Faith, Cries out, Hath he spoke• it? He will also do it.
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And no doubt but this was the practice o• believing Jacob, he trusted that that promise should be accomplished, that the elder should serve the younger:
And no doubt but this was the practice o• believing Jacob, he trusted that that promise should be accomplished, that the elder should serve the younger:
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this is clea• in that singular instance of Abrahams Faith, that notwithstanding he was commanded to kill his promised seed (upon whom did depend the accomplishment of the promises) yet he believed that the promises should be performed.
this is clea• in that singular instance of Abrahams Faith, that notwithstanding he was commanded to kill his promised seed (upon whom did depend the accomplishment of the promises) yet he believed that the promises should be performed.
and bringeth his son Isaac to the Altar (though he did receive him back again) this is clear from Heb. 11.17.18.19. 4. Faith can exercise it self upon the promise, notwithstanding that callenges and convictions of unworthinesse and guilt do wait on the Christian;
and brings his son Isaac to the Altar (though he did receive him back again) this is clear from Hebrew 11.17.18.19. 4. Faith can exercise it self upon the promise, notwithstanding that callenges and convictions of unworthiness and guilt do wait on the Christian;
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the best way, both to crucifie our Idols, and to answer those challenges, is believing, and hoping against hope, and closing with Christ, this is clear from Isa. 64.6.7. compared with ver. 8. where after strange challenges, the Prophet hath a strange word, but now, O Lord, thou art our Father.
the best Way, both to crucify our Idols, and to answer those challenges, is believing, and hoping against hope, and closing with christ, this is clear from Isaiah 64.6.7. compared with ver. 8. where After strange challenges, the Prophet hath a strange word, but now, Oh Lord, thou art our Father.
yet believing, 〈 ◊ 〉 I pose the greater part of you who are here, wh•ther or not these be two of the greatest parado• … and mysteries unto you? For is not this a m•stery to love him whom we never saw? Whom having not seen, yet ye love.
yet believing, 〈 ◊ 〉 I pose the greater part of you who Are Here, wh•ther or not these be two of the greatest parado• … and Mysteres unto you? For is not this a m•stery to love him whom we never saw? Whom having not seen, yet you love.
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And I shal add this, that Fai• … can hold fast its interest with God, notwithstanding the most precious Christians should call 〈 ◊ 〉 hypocrits, and not acknowledge us:
And I shall add this, that Fai• … can hold fast its Interest with God, notwithstanding the most precious Christians should call 〈 ◊ 〉 Hypocrites, and not acknowledge us:
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this is clear is the practice of Job, and most clear from th• word, Isai. 63.16. Doubtless thou art our Father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Isra• … acknowledge us not. III.
this is clear is the practice of Job, and most clear from th• word, Isaiah 63.16. Doubtless thou art our Father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Isra• … acknowledge us not. III.
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Thirdly, this pointeth out the excellence of the grace of Faith, that Faith (when it is i• exercise) is that grace by which a Christian dot• attain unto most sensible enjoyments.
Thirdly, this pointeth out the excellence of the grace of Faith, that Faith (when it is i• exercise) is that grace by which a Christian dot• attain unto most sensible enjoyments.
There is great question that is much debated among• … Christians, what is the way to win to this happy length, to be always under the sweet and refreshing influence of heaven,
There is great question that is much debated among• … Christians, what is the Way to win to this happy length, to be always under the sweet and refreshing influence of heaven,
If ye would know a description of Faith, it is this, The divin• contemplation of the immortal soul, upon that divin• excellent and precious object Jesus Christ:
If you would know a description of Faith, it is this, The divin• contemplation of the immortal soul, upon that divin• excellent and precious Object jesus christ:
and it is clear, Eph. 1.13. After ye believed, ye were sealed with the holy Spirit of promise, which preacheth out the excellent enjoyments these had after their closing with Christ who is invisible.
and it is clear, Ephesians 1.13. After you believed, you were sealed with the holy Spirit of promise, which Preacheth out the excellent enjoyments these had After their closing with christ who is invisible.
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Our Faith is called a seeing, which speaketh out this, that Faiths sight of God is as certain as if it did behold him with our eyes; as is clear, Heb. 11.27. Moses saw him by faith who is invisible.
Our Faith is called a seeing, which speaks out this, that Faiths sighed of God is as certain as if it did behold him with our eyes; as is clear, Hebrew 11.27. Moses saw him by faith who is invisible.
And we conceive that the ground which maketh the most part of us have such complaints, How long wilt thou forget us for ever? It is this, the want of the spiritual exercise of Faith;
And we conceive that the ground which makes the most part of us have such complaints, How long wilt thou forget us for ever? It is this, the want of the spiritual exercise of Faith;
Secondly, we would say to those of you wh• have the valley of Achor for a door of hope, an• have tasted of the sweetness of Christ, some 〈 ◊ 〉 you will be less convinced for the neglect of th• duty of faith,
Secondly, we would say to those of you wh• have the valley of Achor for a door of hope, an• have tasted of the sweetness of christ, Some 〈 ◊ 〉 you will be less convinced for the neglect of th• duty of faith,
and that is to be the child of the living God; as is clear, John 1.12. To as many as received 〈 ◊ 〉 believed in him, he gave power or prerogative to become the sons of God.
and that is to be the child of the living God; as is clear, John 1.12. To as many as received 〈 ◊ 〉 believed in him, he gave power or prerogative to become the Sons of God.
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First, they do not take up the infinite highness of God, and what a one he is, otherwise they would cry out with David; Seemeth it a smal thing in your eyes, to be a son to the King of Kings? Secondly, we do not take up,
First, they do not take up the infinite highness of God, and what a one he is, otherwise they would cry out with David; Seems it a small thing in your eyes, to be a son to the King of Kings? Secondly, we do not take up,
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it is that grace by which all othere actions are pleasant to God & are taken off our hand; as is clear, Heb. 11.4. By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice then Cain:
it is that grace by which all other actions Are pleasant to God & Are taken off our hand; as is clear, Hebrew 11.4. By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice then Cain:
Would you know a description of your prayers? (ye who are hypocrites, and destitute of the knowledge of God) It is this your prayers are the breach of the third command, in taking the Name of the Lord in vain,
Would you know a description of your Prayers? (the who Are Hypocrites, and destitute of the knowledge of God) It is this your Prayers Are the breach of the third command, in taking the Name of the Lord in vain,
and communion with him, one of the greatest and most lamentable crosses that ever he had; as is clear, Psal. 13.3. Lighten mine eyes, said David, that is, let me behold, and be satisfied with thy face, and the motive that he backeth it with, is this, Lest I sleep the sleep of death.
and communion with him, one of the greatest and most lamentable Crosses that ever he had; as is clear, Psalm 13.3. Lighten mine eyes, said David, that is, let me behold, and be satisfied with thy face, and the motive that he backeth it with, is this, Lest I sleep the sleep of death.
David thought himself a dead man if Christ did withdraw his presence from him, also it is clear, Cant. 3.1. compared with the following verses, where absence from Christ, and want of communion with him, was the greatest crosse the Spouse had;
David Thought himself a dead man if christ did withdraw his presence from him, also it is clear, Cant 3.1. compared with the following Verses, where absence from christ, and want of communion with him, was the greatest cross the Spouse had;
Hath not Christ been thirty dayes and more in heaven without a visite from you? And yet for all this, you have not cloathed your selves with sackcloath:
Hath not christ been thirty days and more in heaven without a visit from you? And yet for all this, you have not clothed your selves with Sackcloth:
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But I believe, that if all who have the name of Believers in this generation should go to heaven, they might have, this to say, I am now not only to change my place but also my company:
But I believe, that if all who have the name of Believers in this generation should go to heaven, they might have, this to say, I am now not only to change my place but also my company:
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They do endeavor to advance that necessary work of the mortification of their Idols, according to that word 1 John 3.3. Every man that hath this hope in him, purifieth himself, even as he is pure. Acts 15.9. Faith it purifieth the heart.
They do endeavour to advance that necessary work of the mortification of their Idols, according to that word 1 John 3.3. Every man that hath this hope in him, Purifieth himself, even as he is pure. Acts 15.9. Faith it Purifieth the heart.
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First the mortification of a Christian, as long as he is here below, it doth more consist in resolutions than in attainments, it is certain, that there are high attainments of a Christian, in the mortification of his Idols;
First the mortification of a Christian, as long as he is Here below, it does more consist in resolutions than in attainments, it is certain, that there Are high attainments of a Christian, in the mortification of his Idols;
And thirdly, We would likewise, say that ye who never did know what it was to endeavour (by prayer and the exercises of other duties) the mortification of your lusts and Idols, ye may be afraid, that ye have not yet the hope of seeing him as he is.
And Thirdly, We would likewise, say that you who never did know what it was to endeavour (by prayer and the exercises of other duties) the mortification of your Lustiest and Idols, you may be afraid, that you have not yet the hope of seeing him as he is.
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And I would say this to many who are setled upon their lees, and who never did know what it was to spend one hour in secret prayer for mortifying an Idol, that they would beware,
And I would say this to many who Are settled upon their lees, and who never did know what it was to spend one hour in secret prayer for mortifying an Idol, that they would beware,
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and by the love you have to your immortal souls, and by the pains of those everlasting torments in hell, that ye would seriously set about the work of spiritual mortification, that so ye may evidence that ye have believed,
and by the love you have to your immortal Souls, and by the pains of those everlasting torments in hell, that you would seriously Set about the work of spiritual mortification, that so you may evidence that you have believed,
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What if within twelve hours hereafter a summons were given to you, without continuation of dayes, to compear before the solemn and dreadful Tribunal of that impartial Judge, Jesus Christ? what suppose ye, would be your thoughts? Will you examine your own conscience, what you think would be your thoughts,
What if within twelve hours hereafter a summons were given to you, without continuation of days, to compear before the solemn and dreadful Tribunal of that impartial Judge, jesus christ? what suppose you, would be your thoughts? Will you examine your own conscience, what you think would be your thoughts,
I am perswaded of this, That your knees would smite one against another, and your faces would gather paleness, seeing your conscience would condemn you, That you had been weighed in the ballance and found light:
I am persuaded of this, That your knees would smite one against Another, and your faces would gather paleness, seeing your conscience would condemn you, That you had been weighed in the balance and found Light:
O think ye that ye can both fight and triumph in one day? Think ye that ye can fight and overcome in one day? Think ye your lusts and unmortified corruptions so weak,
Oh think you that you can both fight and triumph in one day? Think you that you can fight and overcome in one day? Think you your Lustiest and unmortified corruptions so weak,
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and faint-hearted an enemy, that upon the first appearance of such imaginary champions (as most part of us are in our own eyes) that your idols would lay down arms,
and fainthearted an enemy, that upon the First appearance of such imaginary champions (as most part of us Are in our own eyes) that your Idols would lay down arms,
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and therefore seeing you have spent your dayes in the works of the flesh, it is time that now you would begin and pursue after him, whose work is with him,
and Therefore seeing you have spent your days in the works of the Flesh, it is time that now you would begin and pursue After him, whose work is with him,
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Esteem you not your Idols more matchless then Christ and more of worth then he? It is impossible that there can be any lively exercise of faith, and not esteem Christ matchless.
Esteem you not your Idols more matchless then christ and more of worth then he? It is impossible that there can be any lively exercise of faith, and not esteem christ matchless.
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Are there not many of you who love the world and its pleasures, better then eternity of joy? O! know you not that word, O ye desperately ignorant of the truths of God! That he who loveth the world, the love of the Father is not in him? And yet notwithstanding of the light of the Word,
are there not many of you who love the world and its pleasures, better then eternity of joy? OH! know you not that word, Oh you desperately ignorant of the truths of God! That he who loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him? And yet notwithstanding of the Light of the Word,
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I would earnestly know what shal be your thoughts in that day, when you shall be standing upon the utmost line betwixt time and eternity? O! what will be your thoughts at that day? But you are to follow on to endless pain, by appearance,
I would earnestly know what shall be your thoughts in that day, when you shall be standing upon the utmost line betwixt time and eternity? OH! what will be your thoughts At that day? But you Are to follow on to endless pain, by appearance,
What will ye do in the day of visitation, and in the desolation which shal come from far? To whom will ye flee for help? And where will ye leave your glory? You shall then preach mortification to the life,
What will you do in the day of Visitation, and in the desolation which shall come from Far? To whom will you flee for help? And where will you leave your glory? You shall then preach mortification to the life,
O but to hear a worldly minded man, when eternity of pain is looking him in the face, preach out concerning the vanity of this world, might it not preswade you, that the world is a fancy and a dream that shal flee away,
O but to hear a worldly minded man, when eternity of pain is looking him in the face, preach out Concerning the vanity of this world, might it not preswade you, that the world is a fancy and a dream that shall flee away,
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I know that there are some who are ignorant concerning this, what it is to doubt concerning eternal peace? and more, it is not every one that doubteth, that certainly shal get heaven,
I know that there Are Some who Are ignorant Concerning this, what it is to doubt Concerning Eternal peace? and more, it is not every one that doubteth, that Certainly shall get heaven,
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And I may say, that if all the exercise of the Law, which is preached in these dayes, were narrowly searched, it would be more the exercise of light, then the exercise of conscience.
And I may say, that if all the exercise of the Law, which is preached in these days, were narrowly searched, it would be more the exercise of Light, then the exercise of conscience.
We speak these things as our doubt, which was never our exercise, and we make these things our publick exercise, which was never our private and chamber-exercise.
We speak these things as our doubt, which was never our exercise, and we make these things our public exercise, which was never our private and chamber-exercise.
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Their great aim they shoot at, is this, to get their conscience quieted, though they know not what it is to have the soul-comforting peace of God to quiet them.
Their great aim they shoot At, is this, to get their conscience quieted, though they know not what it is to have the Soul-comforting peace of God to quiet them.
V. Now there is this last evidence of Faith, that justifying faith is a faith which putteth the Christian to be much in the exercise of those duties by which it may be maintained;
V. Now there is this last evidence of Faith, that justifying faith is a faith which putteth the Christian to be much in the exercise of those duties by which it may be maintained;
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as is clear from Scripture, that the very place where Christians did meet with experience in such an enjoyment of God, they marked it, Ezech. 1.1. By the rivers of Chebar the heavens were opened, and I saw the visions of God. And Gen. 32.30. Jacob called the place Peni•l, The place of being, after seeing of the face of God, it was so remarkable unto him.
as is clear from Scripture, that the very place where Christians did meet with experience in such an enjoyment of God, they marked it, Ezekiel 1.1. By the Rivers of Chebar the heavens were opened, and I saw the visions of God. And Gen. 32.30. Jacob called the place Peni•l, The place of being, After seeing of the face of God, it was so remarkable unto him.
and your coming out of Egypt: and we may allude unto that command (if not more then allude to it) in Deut. 16.1. Observe the moneth of Abib, and keep the Passeover unto the Lord thy God;
and your coming out of Egypt: and we may allude unto that command (if not more then allude to it) in Deuteronomy 16.1. Observe the Monn of Abib, and keep the Passover unto the Lord thy God;
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2. Faith is kept in exercise, and we win to the lively assurance of our interest in God, which we would press upon you, by being much in the exercise of secret prayer O! but many love much to pray when abroad, who never loved to pray when alone;
2. Faith is kept in exercise, and we win to the lively assurance of our Interest in God, which we would press upon you, by being much in the exercise of secret prayer OH! but many love much to pray when abroad, who never loved to pray when alone;
3. And there is this likewise that we would press upon you, that you would be much in studying communion and fellowship with God, that so your faith may be kept in life.
3. And there is this likewise that we would press upon you, that you would be much in studying communion and fellowship with God, that so your faith may be kept in life.
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And, O what a blessed life were it, each day to be taken up to the top of the Mount Pisga, and there to behold that promised land, to get a refreshing sight of the crown every morning, which might make us walk with joy all along the day!
And, Oh what a blessed life were it, each day to be taken up to the top of the Mount Pisgah, and there to behold that promised land, to get a refreshing sighed of the crown every morning, which might make us walk with joy all along the day!
and I know not what of a Christian ought to be out of heaven (even before his going there) save his lumpish tabernacle of clay, which cannot inherit incorruption till he be made incorruptible.
and I know not what of a Christian ought to be out of heaven (even before his going there) save his lumpish tabernacle of clay, which cannot inherit incorruption till he be made incorruptible.
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And I think, that the most part of us (if he prevent us not) shal die fighting with Christ. But know and be perswaded, that he is too sore a party for us to fight with: He will once tread you in the wine-press of his fury,
And I think, that the most part of us (if he prevent us not) shall die fighting with christ. But know and be persuaded, that he is too soar a party for us to fight with: He will once tread you in the winepress of his fury,
THere are two great rocks upon which a Christian doth ordinarily dash in his way and motion toward his rest. 1. The rock of presumption and carnal confidence,
THere Are two great Rocks upon which a Christian does ordinarily dash in his Way and motion towards his rest. 1. The rock of presumption and carnal confidence,
We conceive that there are three great Idols and Dagons of a Christian, that hindereth him from putting a blan• … in Christs hand, concerning his guiding to Heaven;
We conceive that there Are three great Idols and Dagons of a Christian, that hindereth him from putting a blan• … in Christ hand, Concerning his guiding to Heaven;
Do we not covet to be more excellent then our neighbors? Do we not love to travel to heaven through a valley of roses? And do we not ambitiously desire to walk toward Sion sleeping, rather then weeping, as we go? Are there not some words that we would have taken out of the Bible? That is sad Divinity to flesh and blood:
Do we not covet to be more excellent then our neighbours? Do we not love to travel to heaven through a valley of roses? And do we not ambitiously desire to walk towards Sion sleeping, rather then weeping, as we go? are there not Some words that we would have taken out of the bible? That is sad Divinity to Flesh and blood:
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Through many tribulations we must enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, we love not to be changed form vessel, to vessel, that so our scent may be taken from us.
Through many tribulations we must enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, we love not to be changed from vessel, to vessel, that so our scent may be taken from us.
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but let us study this excel•ent grace of true and saving faith, which shall be 〈 ◊ 〉 precious remedy against all those Christ-detroying and soul-destroying evils.
but let us study this excel•ent grace of true and Saving faith, which shall be 〈 ◊ 〉 precious remedy against all those Christ-detroying and soul-destroying evils.
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it is that which casteth a •ivine lustre upon the most hard sayings of Christ •nd maketh the Christian to cry forth, God hath •oken in his Holinesse, I will rejoice.
it is that which Cast a •ivine lustre upon the most hard sayings of christ •nd makes the Christian to cry forth, God hath •oken in his Holiness, I will rejoice.
for it is oftentimes recor•ed in Scripture to the advantage of this grace, •hat unspeakable joy and heavenly delight, are • … e hand-maids that wait upon it.
for it is oftentimes recor•ed in Scripture to the advantage of this grace, •hat unspeakable joy and heavenly delight, Are • … e handmaids that wait upon it.
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and maketh to behold not only the beau•y of his actings, but the beauty of his person? And there are these three precious sights that Faith giveth to a Christian of Christ.
and makes to behold not only the beau•y of his actings, but the beauty of his person? And there Are these three precious sights that Faith gives to a Christian of christ.
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and with all to see those rich possessions that are provide• for us by our elder brother, who was born for a•versity. Faith taketh up Christ as a blesse• days man that did lay his hands on us both.
and with all to see those rich possessions that Are provide• for us by our elder brother, who was born for a•versity. Faith Takes up christ as a blesse• days man that did lay his hands on us both.
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and th• provoketh Christians to make a total and absolu• resignation of themselves over unto Christ, I serve him all the dayes of their life in righteousne• … and holiness.
and th• provokes Christians to make a total and absolu• resignation of themselves over unto christ, I serve him all the days of their life in righteousne• … and holiness.
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And thirdly, Faith maketh the so• behold those mysterious draughts of spotless lov• those divine emanations of love that hath flowe• from his ancient and everlasting love, since th• world began.
And Thirdly, Faith makes the so• behold those mysterious draughts of spotless lov• those divine emanations of love that hath flowe• from his ancient and everlasting love, since th• world began.
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and in some way teache• •he Christian to answer to that unanswerable question, What is his Name? And what is his •ons Name? There is this secondly, that poin•eth out the sweetnesse of Faith, that it giveth an •xcellent relish unto the promises,
and in Some Way teache• •he Christian to answer to that unanswerable question, What is his Name? And what is his •ons Name? There is this secondly, that poin•eth out the sweetness of Faith, that it gives an •xcellent relish unto the promises,
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What are all the promi• … s without faith (as to our use) but as a dead let•er hath no life? But faith exercised upon the promises, maketh a Christian cry out, The •ords of his mouth are sweeter unto me then the ho•ey and the honey comb:
What Are all the promi• … s without faith (as to our use) but as a dead let•er hath no life? But faith exercised upon the promises, makes a Christian cry out, The •ords of his Mouth Are Sweeten unto me then the ho•ey and the honey comb:
Thirdly, the sweetness of faith may appear by •his, that it enableth a Christian to rejoyce under the most anxious and afflicting dispensations •hat he meeteth with whilst he is here below;
Thirdly, the sweetness of faith may appear by •his, that it enableth a Christian to rejoice under the most anxious and afflicting dispensations •hat he meeteth with while he is Here below;
as 〈 ◊ 〉 clear from Rom. 5.1.3. where his being justi• … ed by faith hath this fruit attending it, to joy in • … ibulation, and likewise from Heb. 10.34.35.
as 〈 ◊ 〉 clear from Rom. 5.1.3. where his being justi• … ed by faith hath this fruit attending it, to joy in • … ibulation, and likewise from Hebrew 10.34.35.
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after they •ave as a strong man run their race? And when 〈 ◊ 〉 Christian is put into a furnace hotter seven •imes more then ordinary, it bringeth down the •on of man Jesus Christ, to walk with them in •he furnace, so that they walk safely,
After they •ave as a strong man run their raze? And when 〈 ◊ 〉 Christian is put into a furnace hotter seven •imes more then ordinary, it brings down the •on of man jesus christ, to walk with them in •he furnace, so that they walk safely,
but rather he may say alwayes the contrary, faith never prophesieth evil unto me, it being a grace that prophesieth excellent things in the darke• night,
but rather he may say always the contrary, faith never Prophesieth evil unto me, it being a grace that Prophesieth excellent things in the darke• night,
And this may bring in the fourth consideration, to point out the sweetness of Faith, that 〈 ◊ 〉 giveth a refreshing sight of that land which is afar off,
And this may bring in the fourth consideration, to point out the sweetness of Faith, that 〈 ◊ 〉 gives a refreshing sighed of that land which is afar off,
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It goeth forth to the brook Eshcol, and there doth pluck down those grapes that grow in Emmanucls land, to bring up a good report upon that noble Countrey we are sojourning towards,
It Goes forth to the brook Eshcol, and there does pluck down those grapes that grow in Emmanucls land, to bring up a good report upon that noble Country we Are sojourning towards,
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And howbeit it may be a perplexing debate between many and their own souls, whether or not these eyes that have been the windows through which so much uncleanness hath entered,
And howbeit it may be a perplexing debate between many and their own Souls, whither or not these eyes that have been the windows through which so much uncleanness hath entered,
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and fitly set, and be admitted to see that glorious object, the Lamb that sitteth upon the Throne? Or whether ever these tongues that have been set on fire of hell, and these polluted lips that have spoke so much against God and heaven,
and fitly Set, and be admitted to see that glorious Object, the Lamb that Sitteth upon the Throne? Or whither ever these tongues that have been Set on fire of hell, and these polluted lips that have spoke so much against God and heaven,
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and so swift to run after vanity, shal ever be admitted hereafter to carry those Palm branches, and follow the Lamb where ever he goeth? Or whether ever these hearts that have been indeed a Bethaven, a house for Idols, may yet notwithstanding be a dwelling for the Holy Ghost? Though these things, we say,
and so swift to run After vanity, shall ever be admitted hereafter to carry those Palm branches, and follow the Lamb where ever he Goes? Or whither ever these hearts that have been indeed a Bethaven, a house for Idols, may yet notwithstanding be a Dwelling for the Holy Ghost? Though these things, we say,
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yet faith can bring all these mysteries to light, and looking within the vail, can let us see thousands of thousands, who were once as ugly as our selves,
yet faith can bring all these Mysteres to Light, and looking within the Vail, can let us see thousands of thousands, who were once as ugly as our selves,
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and it is the absolute necessity that is of the exercise of this grace, which is holden forth in that word, His Commandment which doth import these three things. 1. Th• all the commands that we can obey without th• commandment of Faith, it is but a polluting 〈 ◊ 〉 our selves,
and it is the absolute necessity that is of the exercise of this grace, which is held forth in that word, His Commandment which does import these three things. 1. Th• all the commands that we can obey without th• Commandment of Faith, it is but a polluting 〈 ◊ 〉 our selves,
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But that we may yet a little more particularly point out the absolute necessity of Faith, there are these things that speaketh it forth to the full 1. That though rivers of tears should run down our eyes,
But that we may yet a little more particularly point out the absolute necessity of Faith, there Are these things that speaks it forth to the full 1. That though Rivers of tears should run down our eyes,
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and though we should constantly obey his commands, yet without faith we should never escape that eternal sentence of excommunication from the presence of the Lord, there being no action that doth proceed from 〈 ◊ 〉 which can please the Majesty of the Lord,
and though we should constantly obey his commands, yet without faith we should never escape that Eternal sentence of excommunication from the presence of the Lord, there being no actium that does proceed from 〈 ◊ 〉 which can please the Majesty of the Lord,
because there is no way of attaining peace with God, but through •he exercise of faith, making use of the spotless •ighteousness of Jesus Christ. 2. Let us do our •tmost by all the inventions we can, to bring •own our body,
Because there is no Way of attaining peace with God, but through •he exercise of faith, making use of the spotless •ighteousness of jesus christ. 2. Let us do our •tmost by all the Inventions we can, to bring •own our body,
yet all our Idols shal •eign without much contradiction, except we do •nce attain unto this grace of faith, which is that •ictory, whereby we must overcome the world, and the hand that maketh use of infinite strength,
yet all our Idols shall •eign without much contradiction, except we do •nce attain unto this grace of faith, which is that •ictory, whereby we must overcome the world, and the hand that makes use of infinite strength,
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Form all this that we have said, both of the sweetness of Faith, and the necessity thereof, we would propose these few considerations, to two or three sorts of persons.
From all this that we have said, both of the sweetness of Faith, and the necessity thereof, we would propose these few considerations, to two or three sorts of Persons.
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when your house shal fall about your ears, your confidence shal be rejected, and your hope shal evanish as a dream and flee away as a vision in the night? Secondly, what a monstruous blindness,
when your house shall fallen about your ears, your confidence shall be rejected, and your hope shall evanish as a dream and flee away as a vision in the night? Secondly, what a monstruous blindness,
when ye go about to purchase a righteousness through the works of the Law. 2. There are some who are secure in their own thoughts concerning their faith;
when you go about to purchase a righteousness through the works of the Law. 2. There Are Some who Are secure in their own thoughts Concerning their faith;
but, alace too late, and little to their advantage, Shal no• he whom all the Ministers on earth could scarce ever perswade to believe so much as a Heaven o• Hell,
but, alace too late, and little to their advantage, Shall no• he whom all the Ministers on earth could scarce ever persuade to believe so much as a Heaven o• Hell,
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when they shal see the Ancient of dayes upon the Throne, and shal hear the cryes of so many thou•and living witnesses come out both from Heaven and Hell, bearing testimony to the truth, of threatnings and promises, that not one jot of them •s fallen to the ground,
when they shall see the Ancient of days upon the Throne, and shall hear the cries of so many thou•and living Witnesses come out both from Heaven and Hell, bearing testimony to the truth, of threatenings and promises, that not one jot of them •s fallen to the ground,
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and he would never be •erswaded to bow a knee to God in earnest all his • … fe? Shal he not then pray with greatest ferven•y, That hills and mountains might fall upon him, •o cover him from the face of the Lamb? And he that would never submit to a command of God, must he not at last obey that dreadful command, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting torments? &c. Yea, he who was the greatest mocker •n the world, shal then confess, that they are blest who put their trust in the Lord;
and he would never be •erswaded to bow a knee to God in earnest all his • … fe? Shall he not then pray with greatest ferven•y, That hills and Mountains might fallen upon him, •o cover him from the face of the Lamb? And he that would never submit to a command of God, must he not At last obey that dreadful command, Depart from me, you cursed, into everlasting torments? etc. Yea, he who was the greatest mocker •n the world, shall then confess, that they Are blessed who put their trust in the Lord;
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as they are excellently brought in, though in an Apocryphal •ook, Wisd. chap. 5.4. crying out with great ter•or while they behold that unexpected sight of •he glorious condition of the godly:
as they Are excellently brought in, though in an Apocryphal •ook, Wisdom chap. 5.4. crying out with great ter•or while they behold that unexpected sighed of •he glorious condition of the godly:
and would be endeavoring to see your names written in the ancient Records of heaven. And this we shal press upon you by several arguments. 1. Those strong and subtil•;
and would be endeavouring to see your names written in the ancient Records of heaven. And this we shall press upon you by several Arguments. 1. Those strong and subtil•;
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and soul-destroying delusions that are amongst many, who conceive they do believe (as we were saying) and are pure in their own eyes, who yet are not purged from their iniquities.
and soul-destroying delusions that Are among many, who conceive they do believe (as we were saying) and Are pure in their own eyes, who yet Are not purged from their iniquities.
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nor convey us in unto eternity of joy. 2. May not this press you to follow after assurance, that it is the compendious way to sweeten all your crosses,
nor convey us in unto eternity of joy. 2. May not this press you to follow After assurance, that it is the compendious Way to sweeten all your Crosses,
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and the labor of the olive did fail, and there were no sweetness to be found in the vine. And from Heb. 10.34. when they take joyfully the spoiling of their goods knowing within themselves that they had a better and an enduring substance.
and the labour of the olive did fail, and there were no sweetness to be found in the vine. And from Hebrew 10.34. when they take joyfully the spoiling of their goods knowing within themselves that they had a better and an enduring substance.
even the day when all the rivers of his sorrows shal sweetly run into the Ocean of everlasting delight? 3. A Christian that is much in assurance, he is much in communion and fellowship with God;
even the day when all the Rivers of his sorrows shall sweetly run into the Ocean of everlasting delight? 3. A Christian that is much in assurance, he is much in communion and fellowship with God;
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then she sate down under his shadow, and his fruit was pleasant unto here taste; for the assured Christian doth taste of these crums that fall from that higher Table;
then she sat down under his shadow, and his fruit was pleasant unto Here taste; for the assured Christian does taste of these crumbs that fallen from that higher Table;
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as is clear from 2. Pet. 1 10. where this is set down as a fruit of making our calling and election sure, that if we do these things, we shall never fail.
as is clear from 2. Pet. 1 10. where this is Set down as a fruit of making our calling and election sure, that if we do these things, we shall never fail.
For would you know the Motto of a Christian? It is this self diffidence, and Christ-dependence; as is clear from that word in the Song 8.5. that while we are walking through this wilderness, we are leaning upon our well-beloved.
For would you know the Motto of a Christian? It is this self diffidence, and Christ-dependence; as is clear from that word in the Song 8.5. that while we Are walking through this Wilderness, we Are leaning upon our well-beloved.
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There are temptations of desire, temptations of love, temptations of hope, and temptations of anxiety, all which a Christian through this noble grace of assurance, may sweetly overcome.
There Are temptations of desire, temptations of love, temptations of hope, and temptations of anxiety, all which a Christian through this noble grace of assurance, may sweetly overcome.
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Comfort your selves in this ' that all your clouds shall once pass away, and that that truth shal once come to pass which was confirmed by the oath of an Angel, with his hand lifted up towards heaven, that time shal be no more.
Comfort your selves in this ' that all your Clouds shall once pass away, and that that truth shall once come to pass which was confirmed by the oath of an Angel, with his hand lifted up towards heaven, that time shall be no more.
This is his Commandment, that ye should believe on the Name of his Son Jesus Christ, &c. THere are three most precious and cardinal graces which a Christian ought mainly to pursue;
This is his Commandment, that you should believe on the Name of his Son jesus christ, etc. THere Are three most precious and cardinal graces which a Christian ought mainly to pursue;
And if once a Christian did take up that heavenly difference that is betwixt these sister-graces, he might be provoked to move after them most swiftly,
And if once a Christian did take up that heavenly difference that is betwixt these sister-graces, he might be provoked to move After them most swiftly,
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That noble grace of Hope, it shall once vanish into possession and enjoyment, but that constant grace of Love, it shal be the eter〈 ◊ 〉 companion of a Christian,
That noble grace of Hope, it shall once vanish into possession and enjoyment, but that constant grace of Love, it shall be the eter〈 ◊ 〉 Companion of a Christian,
and shall walk in with him unto the streets of the New Jerusalem. And I would ask you that question, What a day shal it be when Faith shal cede to Sight? What a day shal it be when Hope shal yeeld its place to Love;
and shall walk in with him unto the streets of the New Jerusalem. And I would ask you that question, What a day shall it be when Faith shall cede to Sighed? What a day shall it be when Hope shall yield its place to Love;
and Love and Sight shal eternally fit down and solace themselves in these blessed mysteries, these everlasting consolations of heaven, world without end? And fifthly, there is this difference, less will satisfie the grace of Faith,
and Love and Sighed shall eternally fit down and solace themselves in these blessed Mysteres, these everlasting consolations of heaven, world without end? And fifthly, there is this difference, less will satisfy the grace of Faith,
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And think ye not it must be a pleasant and soulrefreshing exercise, to be continually taken up in embracing him that is that eternal admiration of Angels? Must it not be an excellent life, dayly to be feeding upon the finest of the wheat, and to be satisfied with honey out of the rock? O,
And think you not it must be a pleasant and Soul-refreshing exercise, to be continually taken up in embracing him that is that Eternal admiration of Angels? Must it not be an excellent life, daily to be feeding upon the Finest of the wheat, and to be satisfied with honey out of the rock? Oh,
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And if once we would but taste of the first ripe grapes, and a cluster of wine that groweth in that pleasant land, might we not be constrained to bring up a good report of it?
And if once we would but taste of the First ripe grapes, and a cluster of wine that grows in that pleasant land, might we not be constrained to bring up a good report of it?
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The last thing concerning Faith that we proposed from the words, was, the object upon which Faith exerciseth it self, which is here set down to be the Name of his Son Jesus Christ.
The last thing Concerning Faith that we proposed from the words, was, the Object upon which Faith Exerciseth it self, which is Here Set down to be the Name of his Son jesus christ.
But that sense is no good foundation for Faith, may appear. 1. That Faith which is builded upon fense, is a most unconstant, a most fluctuating and transient Faith.
But that sense is no good Foundation for Faith, may appear. 1. That Faith which is built upon fence, is a most unconstant, a most fluctuating and Transient Faith.
and cry out, Why art thou become unto me as a liar, and as waters that fail? 2. That Faith which is built upon sense, it wanteth the promise of blessedness;
and cry out, Why art thou become unto me as a liar, and as waters that fail? 2. That Faith which is built upon sense, it Wants the promise of blessedness;
for this is annexed to believing, that is founded upon the word, according to that in John 20.29. Blessed are those that have not seen, and yet have believed.
for this is annexed to believing, that is founded upon the word, according to that in John 20.29. Blessed Are those that have not seen, and yet have believed.
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and therefore when the Lord seeth a Christian making sense an Idol, that he will not believe but when he seeth or feeleth, this doth often provoke the Majesty of the Lord to withdraw himself from that Christian,
and Therefore when the Lord sees a Christian making sense an Idol, that he will not believe but when he sees or feeleth, this does often provoke the Majesty of the Lord to withdraw himself from that Christian,
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and to deny him the sweet influences of Heaven, and those consolations that are above, so that in an instant he hath both his sense and his faith to seek.
and to deny him the sweet influences of Heaven, and those consolations that Are above, so that in an instant he hath both his sense and his faith to seek.
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I made thee perfect with my comliness? but the use that thou didst make of it, thou didst put thy trust in thy beauty, and then thou didst play the harlot. It is certain that grace when it is the object of our Faith, it doth provoke God to blast the lively exercise thereof,
I made thee perfect with my comeliness? but the use that thou didst make of it, thou didst put thy trust in thy beauty, and then thou didst play the harlot. It is certain that grace when it is the Object of our Faith, it does provoke God to blast the lively exercise thereof,
It is certain a Christian ought to examine his growth in grace humbly, according to that Psal. 63.8. My soul followeth hard after thee, thy right hand upholdeth me, He doth not only take notice of this, that his soul did follow after God; but of the measure of that pursuit, my soul followeth hard after thee;
It is certain a Christian ought to examine his growth in grace humbly, according to that Psalm 63.8. My soul follows hard After thee, thy right hand upholds me, He does not only take notice of this, that his soul did follow After God; but of the measure of that pursuit, my soul follows hard After thee;
for if you can go to heaven without him, was not then Christ crucified in vain? And I would tell you now, that this speaketh out your damnable ignorance of the weakness and deceitfulness of your own hearts.
for if you can go to heaven without him, was not then christ Crucified in vain? And I would tell you now, that this speaks out your damnable ignorance of the weakness and deceitfulness of your own hearts.
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O ye that are so great defenders of Salvation by the covenant of works, I beseech you, what is the reason that ye break the covenant of works oftener then any? For there is none that thinketh they will go to heaven this way,
O you that Are so great defenders of Salvation by the Covenant of works, I beseech you, what is the reason that you break the Covenant of works oftener then any? For there is none that Thinketh they will go to heaven this Way,
And is not that inconsistent, and contradictory Divinity, your faith contradicting your practice, and your practice telling you that your faith is a lie?
And is not that inconsistent, and contradictory Divinity, your faith contradicting your practice, and your practice telling you that your faith is a lie?
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when Satan cannot prevail to exclude Christ altogether, then he is content with that whorish Woman to divide the child; and let the object of our Faith be half of Christ, and half of self:
when Satan cannot prevail to exclude christ altogether, then he is content with that whorish Woman to divide the child; and let the Object of our Faith be half of christ, and half of self:
but it were good such weak ones would consider that word, Rom. •. 2, where the holy Gost calleth the making 〈 ◊ 〉 of his righteousness an act of submission, they 〈 ◊ 〉 not submitted, saith he, unto the righteousness of Christ.
but it were good such weak ones would Consider that word, Rom. •. 2, where the holy Ghost calls the making 〈 ◊ 〉 of his righteousness an act of submission, they 〈 ◊ 〉 not submitted, Says he, unto the righteousness of christ.
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or your putting on his righteousness for an act of great humility, and will take your misbelief as a marvelous act of the highest pride and presumption?
or your putting on his righteousness for an act of great humility, and will take your misbelief as a marvelous act of the highest pride and presumption?
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And now to speak to it positively, we see the Text holdeth out Christ himself as that excellent and compleat object of Faith, This is his Commandment, that we believe on the Name of his Son:
And now to speak to it positively, we see the Text holds out christ himself as that excellent and complete Object of Faith, This is his Commandment, that we believe on the Name of his Son:
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Heb. 10. God is a consuming fire, and of purer eyes then that he can behold iniquity, a• … therefore we must first cast our eyes upon tha• blessed Dayes-man that laid his hands upon us both;
Hebrew 10. God is a consuming fire, and of Purer eyes then that he can behold iniquity, a• … Therefore we must First cast our eyes upon tha• blessed Dayman that laid his hands upon us both;
and he that liveth and was dead, and is alive fo• evermore, able to save to the uttermost all th• … come unto God by him, seeing he liveth for ever to make intercession for them.
and he that lives and was dead, and is alive fo• evermore, able to save to the uttermost all th• … come unto God by him, seeing he lives for ever to make Intercession for them.
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Upon this the poor creature draweth near by vertue of a right, and stretching out the arm• of most enlarged affections, doth run upon him with that joyful shout, My Lord, my God:
Upon this the poor creature draws near by virtue of a right, and stretching out the arm• of most enlarged affections, does run upon him with that joyful shout, My Lord, my God:
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and then maketh an absolute resignation of it self to him, which is holden out in the Scripture, by that sweet expression of kissing of the Son. And there are three parts of Christs blessed body that the Christian must endeavor to kiss and embrace;
and then makes an absolute resignation of it self to him, which is held out in the Scripture, by that sweet expression of kissing of the Son. And there Are three parts of Christ blessed body that the Christian must endeavour to kiss and embrace;
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He is the person that hath purchased all these things unto us, and there is not one blink of love, there is nor the smallest enjoyment that a Christian meeteth with,
He is the person that hath purchased all these things unto us, and there is not one blink of love, there is nor the Smallest enjoyment that a Christian meeteth with,
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for before the blessing come to believers, they come to Christ as the head, according to that word, 2 Tim. 1.9. Which grace was given to us in him, before the foundations of the world were laid.
for before the blessing come to believers, they come to christ as the head, according to that word, 2 Tim. 1.9. Which grace was given to us in him, before the foundations of the world were laid.
But, secondly, the Text holdeth more part•cularly this excellent object of Faith, to be t• … Name of his Son, That ye believe in the Name 〈 ◊ 〉 his Son. And here indeed we may be at a stand ▪ It is long since Agar did non plus all the wo• … with that question, What is his Name, and wh• … is his Sons Name,
But, secondly, the Text holds more part•cularly this excellent Object of Faith, to be t• … Name of his Son, That you believe in the Name 〈 ◊ 〉 his Son. And Here indeed we may be At a stand ▪ It is long since Agar did non plus all the wo• … with that question, What is his Name, and wh• … is his Sons Name,
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We did show you before, that there was three of these that were the main pillars 〈 ◊ 〉 justifying Faith, Faithfulness, Omnipotency, a• … his infinite Love and Mercy.
We did show you before, that there was three of these that were the main pillars 〈 ◊ 〉 justifying Faith, Faithfulness, Omnipotency, a• … his infinite Love and Mercy.
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And there is not an object tha• a poor tempted soul can make, but faith can fram• an answer to it, out of some of these excelle• … Names of God, or of his Son Christ.
And there is not an Object tha• a poor tempted soul can make, but faith can fram• an answer to it, out of Some of these excelle• … Names of God, or of his Son christ.
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But I shall only instance tha• in One glorious Name of God, by which he proclaimeth his glory, Exod. 34. The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering,
But I shall only instance tha• in One glorious Name of God, by which he proclaims his glory, Exod 34. The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering,
keeping mercy for • … usands, forgiving iniquity, transgression and 〈 ◊ 〉, and that will by no means clear the guilty, &c. think there are seven ordinary objections which •ay be answered from that place.
keeping mercy for • … usands, forgiving iniquity, Transgression and 〈 ◊ 〉, and that will by no means clear the guilty, etc. think there Are seven ordinary objections which •ay be answered from that place.
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that they are black as the Tents of Kedar, and not beautiful as the Curtains of Solomon: And doth not the first letter of that Name an•ner this, that he is a merciful Lord, the one im•orting his ability to save,
that they Are black as the Tents of Kedar, and not beautiful as the Curtains of Solomon: And does not the First Letter of that Name an•ner this, that he is a merciful Lord, the one im•orting his ability to save,
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The other importing is infinite delight to help those that have no rength, and are under the power of their adver•ries, the power of God being of no larger ex•nt then this love? There is that second ob•ection of misbelief, that we have nothing to com•end us to Christ;
The other importing is infinite delight to help those that have no rength, and Are under the power of their adver•ries, the power of God being of no larger ex•nt then this love? There is that second ob•ection of misbelief, that we have nothing to com•end us to christ;
and this •s abundantly answered from that second letter 〈 ◊ 〉 his name, that he is Gracious, which impor• … th the freedom of the dispensations of his love, •hat he walketh not with us, according to that • … le of merit;
and this •s abundantly answered from that second Letter 〈 ◊ 〉 his name, that he is Gracious, which impor• … th the freedom of the dispensations of his love, •hat he walks not with us, according to that • … le of merit;
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or the freedom of it, be the •reatest mystery, sure both these put together •ake up a matchless wonder? Thirdly, misbelief will object that we have forsaken him dayes without number,
or the freedom of it, be the •reatest mystery, sure both these put together •ake up a matchless wonder? Thirdly, misbelief will Object that we have forsaken him days without number,
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and not that abundantly answered from that letter 〈 ◊ 〉 his Name, that he is long-suffering? This be• … that glorious attribute in God, the glory of wh• … he defireth to magnifie above all his Name.
and not that abundantly answered from that Letter 〈 ◊ 〉 his Name, that he is long-suffering? This be• … that glorious attribute in God, the glory of wh• … he desireth to magnify above all his Name.
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Fourthly, misbelief doth ordinarily propose this objection, that we have multiplied our transgression and have committed whoordome under every gr• … tree;
Fourthly, misbelief does ordinarily propose this objection, that we have multiplied our Transgression and have committed whoordome under every gr• … tree;
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and our transgresion infinite? And is not this also answered 〈 ◊ 〉 that letter of his Name, that he is abundant goodness? That though sin abound in us, y• grace doth much more superabound in him.
and our transgresion infinite? And is not this also answered 〈 ◊ 〉 that Letter of his Name, that he is abundant Goodness? That though since abound in us, y• grace does much more superabound in him.
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for if we did know compleatly the sev• abominations of our hearts, and these mysteri• … actings of the body of death, we would be in 〈 ◊ 〉 zard to choose strangling and death, rather 〈 ◊ 〉 life.
for if we did know completely the sev• abominations of our hearts, and these mysteri• … actings of the body of death, we would be in 〈 ◊ 〉 zard to choose strangling and death, rather 〈 ◊ 〉 life.
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Yet may not one glimpse of that abunda• goodness satisfie us, and calm the storm? Fift•ty, saith misbelief, we know that we have brok• our vowes and covenants with God,
Yet may not one glimpse of that abunda• Goodness satisfy us, and Cam the storm? Fift•ty, Says misbelief, we know that we have brok• our vows and Covenants with God,
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Yet this is •ally answered likewise from that letter of his Name, He forgiveth transgression, iniquity and sin which three words do abundantly speak forth that there is no transgression which he will no• pardon;
Yet this is •ally answered likewise from that Letter of his Name, He forgiveth Transgression, iniquity and since which three words do abundantly speak forth that there is no Transgression which he will no• pardon;
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and concerning which, we can take up that complaint, There is no balm in Gilead, and there is no I hysician there. And though providence may muster up many impossibilities;
and Concerning which, we can take up that complaint, There is no balm in Gilead, and there is no I hysician there. And though providence may muster up many impossibilities;
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That if we cannot see any connexion between providence and the word, yet may we reflect upon the Omnipotency of God, that can make things that are seeming contrary, sweetly agree together:
That if we cannot see any connexion between providence and the word, yet may we reflect upon the Omnipotency of God, that can make things that Are seeming contrary, sweetly agree together:
slight them and cover them, as we have often told you, w• the practice of believing Abraham, Rom. 4.19. where that strong objection of misbelief appearing before his eyes, the deadness of his body, a• the barrenness of Sarahs womb;
slight them and cover them, as we have often told you, w• the practice of believing Abraham, Rom. 4.19. where that strong objection of misbelief appearing before his eyes, the deadness of his body, a• the Barrenness of Sarahs womb;
and this is cle• … from Matth. 15.25.26. where that strong objection of misbelief being proposed against that woman, that she was not within the compass of Christs commission, she hath a noble way of answering with this; Lord, have mercy upon me.
and this is cle• … from Matthew 15.25.26. where that strong objection of misbelief being proposed against that woman, that she was not within the compass of Christ commission, she hath a noble Way of answering with this; Lord, have mercy upon me.
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Is a Christian exposed unto afflictions and troubles in a present world, let him comfort himself in this, that Christ is the shadow of a great rock in a wearied land.
Is a Christian exposed unto afflictions and Troubles in a present world, let him Comfort himself in this, that christ is the shadow of a great rock in a wearied land.
Is a Christian under darkness and confusion of spirit, let him comfort himself in this, that Christ is the Father of lights, and is the eternal wisdom of God.
Is a Christian under darkness and confusion of Spirit, let him Comfort himself in this, that christ is the Father of lights, and is the Eternal Wisdom of God.
let him comfort himself in this, that Christ is redemption; yea (that I stay no longer) if it were possible that a Christian could have a necessity that he could not find a Name in Christ to answer it, he may lawfully frame a Name to Christ out of any promise in all the book of God,
let him Comfort himself in this, that christ is redemption; yea (that I stay no longer) if it were possible that a Christian could have a necessity that he could not find a Name in christ to answer it, he may lawfully frame a Name to christ out of any promise in all the book of God,
and this we conceive may be excellently taken up by our considering of the many several Names that Faith getteth in Scripture, beyond any other of the graces of the Spirit.
and this we conceive may be excellently taken up by our considering of the many several Names that Faith gets in Scripture, beyond any other of the graces of the Spirit.
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It is called looking, Isai. 45.22. Looking unto me. It is called, abiding in Christ, John 15.4. Abide in me. It is called, a keeping silence unto God, Psal. 37.7. My soul, trust in God:
It is called looking, Isaiah 45.22. Looking unto me. It is called, abiding in christ, John 15.4. Abide in me. It is called, a keeping silence unto God, Psalm 37.7. My soul, trust in God:
or as the word is in the original, My soul, be silent unto God: and that in Psal. 62.1. My soul waiteth: or as the word is, Truly my soul is silent unto God.
or as the word is in the original, My soul, be silent unto God: and that in Psalm 62.1. My soul waits: or as the word is, Truly my soul is silent unto God.
Faith it is called, an eating of Christs flesh, John. 6.53. Faith it is called, a casting of our burden upon God, Psal. 55.22. Cast your burden upon God.
Faith it is called, an eating of Christ Flesh, John. 6.53. Faith it is called, a casting of our burden upon God, Psalm 55.22. Cast your burden upon God.
hence it is called a looking, which importeth that Faith is a continual contemplation of the immortal soul upon that precious and excellent object Jesus Christ.
hence it is called a looking, which imports that Faith is a continual contemplation of the immortal soul upon that precious and excellent Object jesus christ.
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Faith it will promise good things to a Christian in the darkest night: for when Love asketh Faith that question, Isai 21.11.12. Watch-men, what of the night? Watch-men, what of the night? Or, when shal the morning break? Faith answereth it with the words that follow (only a little inverting the order) The night cometh and also the morning.
Faith it will promise good things to a Christian in the Darkest night: for when Love asks Faith that question, Isaiah 21.11.12. Watchmen, what of the night? Watchmen, what of the night? Or, when shall the morning break? Faith Answers it with the words that follow (only a little inverting the order) The night comes and also the morning.
and travelling from the land of Egypt, unto th• land of Canaan. Faith, it is the soul in a pleasant motion from the land of the North, the land o• our captivity,
and traveling from the land of Egypt, unto th• land of Canaan. Faith, it is the soul in a pleasant motion from the land of the North, the land o• our captivity,
And now for a more full application of this, we shal speak but two things further. 1. We would have it considered, that there are some that come unto the covenant of promise with less difficulty,
And now for a more full application of this, we shall speak but two things further. 1. We would have it considered, that there Are Some that come unto the Covenant of promise with less difficulty,
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There are some that before they can come to Mount Sion, they must dwel fourty dayes at Mount Sinai: There are some before the decree of heaven shal be given to them, they must roar as an ox,
There Are Some that before they can come to Mount Sion, they must dwell fourty days At Mount Sinai: There Are Some before the Decree of heaven shall be given to them, they must roar as an ox,
We must be a Benoni, before we be a Benjamin; that is, we must be a son of sorrow, before we can be a son of consolation. But this is certain, that Christ leadeth sometimes some to himself through a valley of roses.
We must be a Benoni, before we be a Benjamin; that is, we must be a son of sorrow, before we can be a son of consolation. But this is certain, that christ leads sometime Some to himself through a valley of roses.
yet oftentimes experience maketh them out to be truth. 1. That there are three sorts of persons who are most ordinarily brought under great terror ere they close with Christ.
yet oftentimes experience makes them out to be truth. 1. That there Are three sorts of Persons who Are most ordinarily brought under great terror ere they close with christ.
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Hence it is observed in all the Books of the Gospel, and in the Book of the Acts, there was a more Gospel and love-way of converting the Gentils, then was of converting the Jews: See Acts 2.37. there is a sharp law exercised amongst them who had crucified the Lord of life:
Hence it is observed in all the Books of the Gospel, and in the Book of the Acts, there was a more Gospel and love-way of converting the Gentiles, then was of converting the jews: See Acts 2.37. there is a sharp law exercised among them who had Crucified the Lord of life:
before he be made a captive of the love of Christ, and constrained to cry out, What wilt thou have me to do? But look to Acts 8. and chap. 19. and there ye will find a more fair and smooth way of begetting sons to Christ.
before he be made a captive of the love of christ, and constrained to cry out, What wilt thou have me to do? But look to Acts 8. and chap. 19. and there you will find a more fair and smooth Way of begetting Sons to christ.
And thirdly, that person that is much in conceit of his own righteousneses, he useth to be brought to Christ through much terror and exercise of the Law;
And Thirdly, that person that is much in conceit of his own righteousneses, he uses to be brought to christ through much terror and exercise of the Law;
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and certainly whoever thinketh to come that length in self-abasement, and will count, as the Apostle doth in that Chapter, must dwel many days at Mount Sinai, and learn his Arithmetick there. 2. We would have you take notice of this, that though the person that is brought to Christ in a more smooth and Evangelical way, may have the preeminency of the person that is brought to Christ,
and Certainly whoever Thinketh to come that length in self-abasement, and will count, as the Apostle does in that Chapter, must dwell many days At Mount Sinai, and Learn his Arithmetic there. 2. We would have you take notice of this, that though the person that is brought to christ in a more smooth and Evangelical Way, may have the Preeminence of the person that is brought to christ,
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and the reason of it is, because that a• ordinary ground of misbelief, is our not distinct •ptaking either of the time of our conversion, which is oftimes hid from those persons that are converted in a more Evangelick way;
and the reason of it is, Because that a• ordinary ground of misbelief, is our not distinct •ptaking either of the time of our conversion, which is Oftimes hid from those Persons that Are converted in a more Evangelic Way;
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as likewise this, that those persons that are brought to Chirst in a more Gospel chariot, are sometimes put to debates whether ever they were under the exercise of the Law;
as likewise this, that those Persons that Are brought to Christ in a more Gospel chariot, Are sometime put to debates whither ever they were under the exercise of the Law;
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and a joy, except we had the grace of holiness, and were compleat in that? therefore ye shal have also a crown of righteousness: but what were life, joy •and righteousness without glory? therefore ye shal have likewise a crown of glory: but what of all these,
and a joy, except we had the grace of holiness, and were complete in that? Therefore you shall have also a crown of righteousness: but what were life, joy •and righteousness without glory? Therefore you shall have likewise a crown of glory: but what of all these,
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if that crown should once fall from our head, and we should be deprived of our Kingdom? therefore take this to make up the rest, it is an eternal crown of glory. That word in Prov. 27. near the close, the crown (saith Solomon ) doth not endure for ever;
if that crown should once fallen from our head, and we should be deprived of our Kingdom? Therefore take this to make up the rest, it is an Eternal crown of glory. That word in Curae 27. near the close, the crown (Says Solomon) does not endure for ever;
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but this precious crown that the hands of Christ shal fix upon the head of an overcoming Christian, this is the motto that is engraven upon it, Unchangeable and Eternal, Eternal and Unchangeable.
but this precious crown that the hands of christ shall fix upon the head of an overcoming Christian, this is the motto that is engraven upon it, Unchangeable and Eternal, Eternal and Unchangeable.
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And, O what a day suppose ye that shal be, when that precious crown shal be put upon our heads? What think you will be the difference betwixt Christ and believers in heaven? They shal have these four crowns, which are indeed one;
And, Oh what a day suppose you that shall be, when that precious crown shall be put upon our Heads? What think you will be the difference betwixt christ and believers in heaven? They shall have these four crowns, which Are indeed one;
And there is another crown also that ye shall put on, and that is a crown of sin, in stead of that crown of righteousness. Would ye know your exercise, O ye that are predestinate unto these everlasting pains? would ye know your exercise? It is this, ye shal eternally blaspheme and curse the God that made you.
And there is Another crown also that you shall put on, and that is a crown of since, in stead of that crown of righteousness. Would you know your exercise, Oh you that Are predestinate unto these everlasting pains? would you know your exercise? It is this, you shall eternally Blaspheme and curse the God that made you.
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And there is this crown, lastly, that ye shal put on, and that is, the crown of shame: The Prophet Isaiah maketh mention of a crown of pride; but you that have put on that crown of pride, you shal once put on that crown of everlasting confusion and shame, when you shal not be able to lift up your eyes to him whom you have pierced. I would fain desire you to know what would be your exercise at these three days, what will be your exercise when death shal be summoning you to remove,
And there is this crown, lastly, that you shall put on, and that is, the crown of shame: The Prophet Isaiah makes mention of a crown of pride; but you that have put on that crown of pride, you shall once put on that crown of everlasting confusion and shame, when you shall not be able to lift up your eyes to him whom you have pierced. I would fain desire you to know what would be your exercise At these three days, what will be your exercise when death shall be summoning you to remove,
Will ye not reflect upon many Sermons that you have heard, wherein you have been invited to partake of the sweet offers of salvation? I remember of one that upon his death bed cryed forth, A world for time, a world for one inch of time!
Will you not reflect upon many Sermons that you have herd, wherein you have been invited to partake of the sweet offers of salvation? I Remember of one that upon his death Bed cried forth, A world for time, a world for one inch of time!
and for this end was so painted, that people might lay hold upon their present opportunities, otherwise it would be the matter of their ruine, and their eternal undoing.
and for this end was so painted, that people might lay hold upon their present opportunities, otherwise it would be the matter of their ruin, and their Eternal undoing.
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And there was that last head, which was of a deceitful dog fawning, which signified that people they deceive themselves with the Time to come, thinking they will be religious at their death;
And there was that last head, which was of a deceitful dog fawning, which signified that people they deceive themselves with the Time to come, thinking they will be religious At their death;
There are many that envy godliness and the godly, the excellent ones that are in the earth, and think it is pleasure to vent their malice against such.
There Are many that envy godliness and the godly, the excellent ones that Are in the earth, and think it is pleasure to vent their malice against such.
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Only I would ask you this question, What will you say in that day when Christ will ask that question of you, that Gideon asked of Zeba and Zalmunna, Who are those that you killed with your tongue? Must it not be answered, Every one did resemble the person of a King? O! will you not believe? Will you not close with Christ? I know it is ordinary that we run upon these two extreams;
Only I would ask you this question, What will you say in that day when christ will ask that question of you, that gideon asked of Zeba and Zalmunna, Who Are those that you killed with your tongue? Must it not be answered, Every one did resemble the person of a King? OH! will you not believe? Will you not close with christ? I know it is ordinary that we run upon these two extremes;
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if all the promises should have been scraped out of it? But certainly this must be your lot, all the promises of the book of this covenant shall be taken from you,
if all the promises should have been scraped out of it? But Certainly this must be your lot, all the promises of the book of this Covenant shall be taken from you,
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Know this, O you that are enemies to Christ, know it, and think upon it: Every battle of the warriour is with confused noise, and with garments rowled in blood:
Know this, Oh you that Are enemies to christ, know it, and think upon it: Every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and with garments rolled in blood:
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O! what will be your thoughts, suppose you, when Christ shal come with that two-edged sword of the fury of the Lord, to enter to fight with you? It is no delightsome exercise.
OH! what will be your thoughts, suppose you, when christ shall come with that two-edged sword of the fury of the Lord, to enter to fight with you? It is no delightsome exercise.
And in the first verse of this second Chapter, he draweth forth an exhortation from his former doctrine, which in short is this, That they would take heed to the blessed doctrine of the Gospel,
And in the First verse of this second Chapter, he draws forth an exhortation from his former Doctrine, which in short is this, That they would take heed to the blessed Doctrine of the Gospel,
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and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward, &c. That is, if the transgression of the Law which was delivered but by the ministry of angels,
and every Transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward, etc. That is, if the Transgression of the Law which was Delivered but by the Ministry of Angels,
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The second argument in the words which w• have read unto you, & it is taken from the certa• … and infallible stroke of the justice of God, which shal come upon those who slight this great Salv•tion: It is impossible;
The second argument in the words which w• have read unto you, & it is taken from the certa• … and infallible stroke of the Justice of God, which shall come upon those who slight this great Salv•tion: It is impossible;
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II. The second thing to be considered in the words, is, that the stroke and ruine of those who flight this great Salvation, is certain and infallible, it will surely come upon them:
II The second thing to be considered in the words, is, that the stroke and ruin of those who flight this great Salvation, is certain and infallible, it will surely come upon them:
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for where will the person flee that slighteth this great Salvation? III. There is this third thing whereof we shal take notice from the words, that the stroke of the Justice of God cometh justly upon them who flight this great Salvation:
for where will the person flee that slighteth this great Salvation? III. There is this third thing whereof we shall take notice from the words, that the stroke of the justice of God comes justly upon them who flight this great Salvation:
and truly it is a most equal and reasonable stroake, which is also clear from the words, How shal we escape, if we neglect •o great salvation? Where he puts it home to their consciences, as if he had said:
and truly it is a most equal and reasonable stroke, which is also clear from the words, How shall we escape, if we neglect •o great salvation? Where he puts it home to their Consciences, as if he had said:
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IV. The fourth thing to be considered in the words, is this, that the slighting this great Salvation is a sin that hath many aggravations which attend and wait upon it.
IV. The fourth thing to be considered in the words, is this, that the slighting this great Salvation is a since that hath many aggravations which attend and wait upon it.
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Now before we begin to speak to any of these •ix things (which we have observed from these words) there are these two things whereunto we shal speak a little for clearing of the words.
Now before we begin to speak to any of these •ix things (which we have observed from these words) there Are these two things whereunto we shall speak a little for clearing of the words.
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First, we conceive that by the great Salvation 〈 ◊ 〉 understood the Gospel, as is clear, Eph. 1.13. where it is called, the Gospel of our salvation; and Acts 13.26. it is called, the word of this salvation;
First, we conceive that by the great Salvation 〈 ◊ 〉 understood the Gospel, as is clear, Ephesians 1.13. where it is called, the Gospel of our salvation; and Acts 13.26. it is called, the word of this salvation;
From whence then doth Salvation flow •nto you? It comes running to you in a stream •f the blood of the Son of God: This is clear, Heb. 9.12. Neither by the blood of goats and calves, •ut by his own blood he entered in once unto the holy lace, having obtained eternal redemption for us.
From whence then does Salvation flow •nto you? It comes running to you in a stream •f the blood of the Son of God: This is clear, Hebrew 9.12. Neither by the blood of Goats and calves, •ut by his own blood he entered in once unto the holy lace, having obtained Eternal redemption for us.
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What great impediments, suppose ye, lay in Christs way before he could accomplish and bring about this great salvation? Was not the justice of God to be satisfied? Was he not to die,
What great impediments, suppose you, lay in Christ Way before he could accomplish and bring about this great salvation? Was not the Justice of God to be satisfied? Was he not to die,
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and to be made like unto one of us? Was he not to ly in the grave? And was he not to bear the torment of hell before this great Salvation could be accomplished and brought to pass? There were such impediments in the way of bringing about this great salvation, that if all the Angels in heaven had been set to work, they had been all crushed under it;
and to be made like unto one of us? Was he not to lie in the grave? And was he not to bear the torment of hell before this great Salvation could be accomplished and brought to pass? There were such impediments in the Way of bringing about this great salvation, that if all the Angels in heaven had been Set to work, they had been all crushed under it;
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Some of 〈 ◊ 〉 great effects of the Gospel, David hath cleared Psal. 19.7.8 9.10. Is not this a great effect 〈 ◊ 〉 this Gospel-Salvation, to bring us out of nature into an estat of grace? And that is an effect of this great Salvation.
some of 〈 ◊ 〉 great effects of the Gospel, David hath cleared Psalm 19.7.8 9.10. Is not this a great Effect 〈 ◊ 〉 this Gospel salvation, to bring us out of nature into an Estate of grace? And that is an Effect of this great Salvation.
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Sixthly, is not eternal seeing o• God, as he is, a great and noble advantage? And yet this (as all the former) attendeth the embracers of this great salvation.
Sixthly, is not Eternal seeing o• God, as he is, a great and noble advantage? And yet this (as all the former) attends the embracers of this great salvation.
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Would ye be eternall happy? O come then and partake of this gre• … salvation. VI. Sixthly, it is called a great salvation, i• respect of all other salvations that ever were accomplished.
Would you be Eternal happy? O come then and partake of this gre• … salvation. VI. Sixthly, it is called a great salvation, i• respect of all other salvations that ever were accomplished.
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There was never a salvation or • … ctory obtained by any General or Captain (un• a land or people) that could have the name great salvation, in comparison of this.
There was never a salvation or • … ctory obtained by any General or Captain (un• a land or people) that could have the name great salvation, in comparison of this.
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Would you know who is the Auth• … of this great salvation? It is Christ, Heb. 5. • He became the author of eternal salvation to 〈 ◊ 〉 them that obey him.
Would you know who is the Auth• … of this great salvation? It is christ, Hebrew 5. • He became the author of Eternal salvation to 〈 ◊ 〉 them that obey him.
And must not this salvat• be sutable to him who is the Author of it? T• is one of the most noble and irradiant beams the majesty of the Son of God the Mediator, t• … he is the Author of this great salvation. VIII. Eightly, it is called a great falvat• 〈 ◊ 〉 respect of the continuance and duration of it.
And must not this salvat• be suitable to him who is the Author of it? T• is one of the most noble and irradiant beams the majesty of the Son of God the Mediator, t• … he is the Author of this great salvation. VIII. Eighth, it is called a great falvat• 〈 ◊ 〉 respect of the Continuance and duration of it.
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Now the second thing whereunto we shal speak for clearing of the words, is this, viz. How it is said that Christ was the first preacher of this eternal salvation.
Now the second thing whereunto we shall speak for clearing of the words, is this, viz. How it is said that christ was the First preacher of this Eternal salvation.
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I. First, that all the preaching of this great •lvation under the Law, did come very far short 〈 ◊ 〉 the point of fulness, in comparison of Christs reaching of it;
I. First, that all the preaching of this great •lvation under the Law, did come very Far short 〈 ◊ 〉 the point of fullness, in comparison of Christ reaching of it;
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II. Secondly, this may be the meaning of it, at Christ was the first preacher of this great sal• … tion, in respect of his clear way of preaching 〈 ◊ 〉 it:
II Secondly, this may be the meaning of it, At christ was the First preacher of this great sal• … cion, in respect of his clear Way of preaching 〈 ◊ 〉 it:
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when he became the first and great preacher of this salvation, when he did speak that word unto him, The seed of the woman sh• … tread down the head of the serpent.
when he became the First and great preacher of this salvation, when he did speak that word unto him, The seed of the woman sh• … tread down the head of the serpent.
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Now we shal speak a little to the first of the• six things which we have observed from the• words, viz. That there are many within the • … sible Church who are neglecters and slighters this great salvation: (Do ye not all take w• … it?) it is clear, Matth. 23. towards the close, 〈 ◊ 〉 chap. 22.5. where those persons being invited come to the marriage, or feast of the Gospel, it said of them, they made light of it;
Now we shall speak a little to the First of the• six things which we have observed from the• words, viz. That there Are many within the • … sible Church who Are neglecters and slighters this great salvation: (Do you not all take w• … it?) it is clear, Matthew 23. towards the close, 〈 ◊ 〉 chap. 22.5. where those Persons being invited come to the marriage, or feast of the Gospel, it said of them, they made Light of it;
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which are th• same words in our Text. And Luke 14. • where they were invited to come, it is said, Th• all with one consent began to make their exc• … And Isai. 28.2. This is the rest wherewith ye s• make the weary to rest, this is the refreshing, 〈 ◊ 〉 they will not hear.
which Are th• same words in our Text. And Lycia 14. • where they were invited to come, it is said, Th• all with one consent began to make their exc• … And Isaiah 28.2. This is the rest wherewith you s• make the weary to rest, this is the refreshing, 〈 ◊ 〉 they will not hear.
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Now is there a person h• who dare deny this charge, that he is a slighte• this great salvation? I confess, I am afraid 〈 ◊ 〉 you will not take with it;
Now is there a person h• who Dare deny this charge, that he is a slighte• this great salvation? I confess, I am afraid 〈 ◊ 〉 you will not take with it;
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and charge you, as you will answer to God one day, that you search your hearts whether you be amongst the number (in the catalogue) of the slighters of this grea• salvation.
and charge you, as you will answer to God one day, that you search your hearts whither you be among the number (in the catalogue) of the slighters of this grea• salvation.
But I say to thee, O Atheist I •hat thou art, thou shalt never win to heaven by •ose means, till thou come to Christ with this, •ll my righteousness are as filthy rags.
But I say to thee, Oh Atheist I •hat thou art, thou shalt never win to heaven by •ose means, till thou come to christ with this, •ll my righteousness Are as filthy rags.
so they sit dow• and build their hope upon these convictions. 5. The fifth sort of persons, are those wh• build their confidence upon their resolutions;
so they fit dow• and built their hope upon these convictions. 5. The fifth sort of Persons, Are those wh• built their confidence upon their resolutions;
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6. And the sixth sort of persons who fall under this first rank of slighters of this great salvation (and wherein the evil is most subtil) are those who build their salvation upon their graces;
6. And the sixth sort of Persons who fallen under this First rank of slighters of this great salvation (and wherein the evil is most subtle) Are those who built their salvation upon their graces;
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Now, are there none here who fall under this first rank of stighters of the great salvation? Or are there none here who will confess they have gone about to establish their own righteousness? I say to thee who wilt confess, put a rope about thy neck, and come to Christ;
Now, Are there none Here who fallen under this First rank of stighters of the great salvation? Or Are there none Here who will confess they have gone about to establish their own righteousness? I say to thee who wilt confess, put a rope about thy neck, and come to christ;
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and delayed to embrace it? O! tell me, what do your consciences speak? Are there any but they must acknowledge they come under this second rank? And I say to you who have thus delayed, will you yet embrace it? I say even unto you who are old men,
and delayed to embrace it? OH! tell me, what do your Consciences speak? are there any but they must acknowledge they come under this second rank? And I say to you who have thus delayed, will you yet embrace it? I say even unto you who Are old men,
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What say you to it? O! what do you say to this offer? Are ye saying, I must now delay and not receive this great Salvation, till min• harvest be by and over? I say unto thee, th• the harvest of the wrath of God is ripe, and 〈 ◊ 〉 shal put in his sickle, and cut thee down.
What say you to it? OH! what do you say to this offer? are you saying, I must now Delay and not receive this great Salvation, till min• harvest be by and over? I say unto thee, th• the harvest of the wrath of God is ripe, and 〈 ◊ 〉 shall put in his fickle, and Cut thee down.
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〈 ◊ 〉 I would only ask of such, Have you any lawful excuse why you will not come and partake of this great Salvation? Is there any person here that hath any lawful excuse to present? I shal never take that off your hand, Have me excused. But be sure of this, I shal never excuse you, but accuse you:
〈 ◊ 〉 I would only ask of such, Have you any lawful excuse why you will not come and partake of this great Salvation? Is there any person Here that hath any lawful excuse to present? I shall never take that off your hand, Have me excused. But be sure of this, I shall never excuse you, but accuse you:
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therefore I desire that those persons who have slighted the great salvation, by complementing with Christ, that they would complement no more with him at all, but now embrace it.
Therefore I desire that those Persons who have slighted the great salvation, by Complimenting with christ, that they would compliment no more with him At all, but now embrace it.
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Oh, if ye knew the worth •nd vertue of this great Salvation, there would not be a temptation you could meet with, that would hinder you from embracing it!
O, if you knew the worth •nd virtue of this great Salvation, there would not be a temptation you could meet with, that would hinder you from embracing it!
I say unto such under•aluers and slighters of the great Salvation, as dis•uraged persons (And those who stay long in the •ace of the breaking forth of children) that when •ou cannot answer your objections, which hinereth you from closing with Christ, I intreat •ou, disown them,
I say unto such under•aluers and slighters of the great Salvation, as dis•uraged Persons (And those who stay long in the •ace of the breaking forth of children) that when •ou cannot answer your objections, which hinereth you from closing with christ, I entreat •ou, disown them,
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And my wise is past child-bearing; neither could he answer that objection. What then did he with them? He slighted them both, and considered them not.
And my wise is passed childbearing; neither could he answer that objection. What then did he with them? He slighted them both, and considered them not.
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V. The fifth sort of persons who slight this great Salvation, are those who will not do so much as take care and give pains to hear this great Salvation offered unto them:
V. The fifth sort of Persons who slight this great Salvation, Are those who will not do so much as take care and give pains to hear this great Salvation offered unto them:
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To whom shal I speak, and give warning that they may hear? Behold their ear is uncircumcised, and they cannot hearken. Isai. 28.12. But they would not hear. Jer. 7.10. Who say, we an• delivered to do all these abominations:
To whom shall I speak, and give warning that they may hear? Behold their ear is uncircumcised, and they cannot harken. Isaiah 28.12. But they would not hear. Jer. 7.10. Who say, we an• Delivered to do all these abominations:
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or •ook ye ever pains, to bring up your hearts to •he love of this great Salvation? Was it ever the •ejoycing of your hearts, that Christ died and •ose again? I do certainaly believe it,
or •ook you ever pains, to bring up your hearts to •he love of this great Salvation? Was it ever the •ejoycing of your hearts, that christ died and •ose again? I do certainaly believe it,
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Be•eve me (if I may so speak) I think there is as such probability that the stones in the wall would hear (if we would speak to them) as • … on as many of you.
Be•eve me (if I may so speak) I think there is as such probability that the stones in the wall would hear (if we would speak to them) as • … on as many of you.
VII. Seventhly, those persons are slighters, of •is great Salvation, who never did complain •at they wanted a right to this great salvation, •hope some of you are now convinced, that y• •ver came within the compass of this great sal•ion.
VII. Seventhly, those Persons Are slighters, of •is great Salvation, who never did complain •at they wanted a right to this great salvation, •hope Some of you Are now convinced, that y• •ver Come within the compass of this great sal•ion.
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I say yet unto you, if ye did never spend •e hour in secret weeping and lamenting, be•ase ye had not a right to this Gospel redemption, it is but too probable you had never yet a •he to it.
I say yet unto you, if you did never spend •e hour in secret weeping and lamenting, be•ase you had not a right to this Gospel redemption, it is but too probable you had never yet a •he to it.
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I think, if this were voiced within this house to day, Whether or not shal Christ go and depart? I doubt if there would be many heart-dissenters, though many tonguedissenters.
I think, if this were voiced within this house to day, Whither or not shall christ go and depart? I doubt if there would be many heart-dissenters, though many tonguedissenters.
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Yea, there are many Gadarens here, who prefer their kine and swine to precious Christ, and would beseech him to go out of their coasts. VIII. Eightly, those persons slight the great Salvation, who never took pains to engage their hearts to take hold of Christ and the Gospel.
Yea, there Are many Gadarenes Here, who prefer their kine and Swine to precious christ, and would beseech him to go out of their coasts. VIII. Eighth, those Persons slight the great Salvation, who never took pains to engage their hearts to take hold of christ and the Gospel.
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therefore are there any who will take pains to lay hold on it? I obtest you all who are here, by the beauty and excellency of him who is the Author of this great Salvation, that ye come and partake of it.
Therefore Are there any who will take pains to lay hold on it? I obtest you all who Are Here, by the beauty and excellency of him who is the Author of this great Salvation, that you come and partake of it.
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And why then do ye not take him? See unto your selves that there be none of Pilats humor here to day, that will cry out, Ye find nothing in Christ why he should not be received, and yet will be content that he be crucified.
And why then do you not take him? See unto your selves that there be none of Pilats humour Here to day, that will cry out, You find nothing in christ why he should not be received, and yet will be content that he be Crucified.
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what a hellish word is that, Away with spotless Christ, away with transcendent Christ, and give us the world? Now are there any here who will be so gross slighters of this great salvatio? Will ye slight this great salvation,
what a hellish word is that, Away with spotless christ, away with transcendent christ, and give us the world? Now Are there any Here who will be so gross slighters of this great Salvation? Will you slight this great salvation,
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But I say unto you, who will not hear me to day, nor embrance this great salvation, I shal defy all the Ministers in Scotland to assure you, that ye shal get another offer,
But I say unto you, who will not hear me to day, nor embrance this great salvation, I shall defy all the Ministers in Scotland to assure you, that you shall get Another offer,
5. There will be some of you here to day, who, I hope, at least will be of Agrippas humor, that will say, Thou hast almost perswaded me to be a Christian.
5. There will be Some of you Here to day, who, I hope, At least will be of Agrippas humour, that will say, Thou hast almost persuaded me to be a Christian.
However, if thou come no greater length, I intreat thee come this length, that so thou mayest cry out, I am almost perswaded to embrace Christ the great Salvation;
However, if thou come no greater length, I entreat thee come this length, that so thou Mayest cry out, I am almost persuaded to embrace christ the great Salvation;
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Now will ye enquire at your selves, Am I the person that will give my birth right for a mess of pottage? Doth mine heart say, I will sell my birth-right, because I am hungred,
Now will you inquire At your selves, Am I the person that will give my birth right for a mess of pottage? Does mine heart say, I will fell my birthright, Because I am hungered,
and stand in aw, lest the wrath of the most High pursue you. Now I shal give you these seven considerations, which may provoke you not to slight, but •mbrace this great Salvation.
and stand in aw, lest the wrath of the most High pursue you. Now I shall give you these seven considerations, which may provoke you not to slight, but •mbrace this great Salvation.
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1. The first consideration, that the not embracing this great salvation; is one of the greatest acts of folly that can be, Jer. 8.9. They have rejected the word of the Lord:
1. The First consideration, that the not embracing this great salvation; is one of the greatest acts of folly that can be, Jer. 8.9. They have rejected the word of the Lord:
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and immeditatly it is subjoyned, And what wisdom is in them? And so Solomon doth assure you, they cannot be wise who neglect this great Salvation, Prov. 1.7. Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
and immeditatly it is subjoined, And what Wisdom is in them? And so Solomon does assure you, they cannot be wise who neglect this great Salvation, Curae 1.7. Fools despise Wisdom and instruction.
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2. The second consideration to provoke you not to slight the great salvation, is this, that the ruine and destruction of the slighters of it, is most certain and infallible, Jer. 11.11. where speaking of slighting the covenant, which is indeed the same great salvation, there is a therefore, put to the threatning.
2. The second consideration to provoke you not to slight the great salvation, is this, that the ruin and destruction of the slighters of it, is most certain and infallible, Jer. 11.11. where speaking of slighting the Covenant, which is indeed the same great salvation, there is a Therefore, put to the threatening.
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3. Thirdly, let this consideration provoke you not to slight this great Salvation, that Christ is exceeding serious and earnest that ye should embrace it:
3. Thirdly, let this consideration provoke you not to slight this great Salvation, that christ is exceeding serious and earnest that you should embrace it:
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And I think that Isai. 28.23. speaketh out his exceeding seriousness, where so• … times he beggeth of his hearers, that they would give ear and hear his voice, saying:
And I think that Isaiah 28.23. speaks out his exceeding seriousness, where so• … times he beggeth of his hearers, that they would give ear and hear his voice, saying:
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What needeth all these exhortations, but that Christ is most serious that they would embrace the great Salvation? And, O that there were a person here to day,
What needs all these exhortations, but that christ is most serious that they would embrace the great Salvation? And, Oh that there were a person Here to day,
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how many alaces wilt thou cry, when thou shalt be passing thorow these dark gates into thy everlasting prison? Wilt thou not then cry out, O me, a slighter of the everlasting Salvation!
how many alaces wilt thou cry, when thou shalt be passing thorough these dark gates into thy everlasting prison? Wilt thou not then cry out, Oh me, a slighter of the everlasting Salvation!
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Man or woman, be who thou wilt, when thou art slighting this great Salvation, thou art but platting a cord wherewith to bind thy soul eternally in these unquenchable flames, Isai. 28.22. Be ye not mockers, lest your bonds be made strong.
Man or woman, be who thou wilt, when thou art slighting this great Salvation, thou art but platting a cord wherewith to bind thy soul eternally in these unquenchable flames, Isaiah 28.22. Be you not mockers, lest your bonds be made strong.
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I say therefore unto you, old men, mock not, lest your bonds be made strong. Old women, near unto your graves, mock not, lest your bonds be made strong.
I say Therefore unto you, old men, mock not, lest your bonds be made strong. Old women, near unto your graves, mock not, lest your bonds be made strong.
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but this shal be the last Sermon that ever thou shalt hear concerning this great salvation? And yet for all this, shall we be sent away without one consent to embrace or receive it? O wil ye be perswaded to look to Christ,
but this shall be the last Sermon that ever thou shalt hear Concerning this great salvation? And yet for all this, shall we be sent away without one consent to embrace or receive it? O will you be persuaded to look to christ,
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7. The seventh consideration to provoke you not to slight the great salvation, is this, That there is a five fold salvation comprehended under this great salvation.
7. The seventh consideration to provoke you not to slight the great salvation, is this, That there is a five fold salvation comprehended under this great salvation.
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5. If ye will come and embrace the great Salvation offered unto you this day, ye shal be helped before ye go hence, to sing that Song, O death! where is thy sting? O grave!
5. If you will come and embrace the great Salvation offered unto you this day, you shall be helped before you go hence, to sing that Song, Oh death! where is thy sting? O grave!
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where is thy victory? Now, O will ye come and embrace this great Salvation, And ye shal be more then conquerors thorow Christ who loveth you? Are there therefore anie here to day, that would have victorie over the devil,
where is thy victory? Now, Oh will you come and embrace this great Salvation, And you shall be more then conquerors thorough christ who loves you? are there Therefore any Here to day, that would have victory over the Devil,
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But now to press home this great Salvation upon you a little further, there are nine sorts o• persons who are invited to come and partake 〈 ◊ 〉 this great Salvation offered this day.
But now to press home this great Salvation upon you a little further, there Are nine sorts o• Persons who Are invited to come and partake 〈 ◊ 〉 this great Salvation offered this day.
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Now, are there anie of you here to day, who are called willing? Then I invite you to come and embrace this great salvation. Rev. 22.17. Whosoever will, let him come. But, oh!
Now, Are there any of you Here to day, who Are called willing? Then I invite you to come and embrace this great salvation. Rev. 22.17. Whosoever will, let him come. But, o!
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If there be any here who hath nothing to commend them to Christ, but necessity? I say unto all such, O come, come, come, and partake of this great salvation.
If there be any Here who hath nothing to commend them to christ, but necessity? I say unto all such, Oh come, come, come, and partake of this great salvation.
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Are there none here to day who are called weary? Are you not weary in pursuit of your sins? If there be any such here to day, I say unto you, O weary folk, Come, come, come, and partake of this great salvation,
are there none Here to day who Are called weary? are you not weary in pursuit of your Sins? If there be any such Here to day, I say unto you, Oh weary folk, Come, come, come, and partake of this great salvation,
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8. The eighth sort of persons invited, are those who are sick; therefore if there be any sick folk here to day, be who you will, I say unto you, O come and partake of this great salvation;
8. The eighth sort of Persons invited, Are those who Are sick; Therefore if there be any sick folk Here to day, be who you will, I say unto you, Oh come and partake of this great salvation;
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9. Ninthly, Are there any here to day who snow not their name, or their condition? I say unto you, O nameless folk, come and partake of this great salvation;
9. Ninthly, are there any Here to day who snow not their name, or their condition? I say unto you, Oh nameless folk, come and partake of this great salvation;
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And therefore I shall speak a little for discovering of those bars that hinder from embracing his great salvation, that so you may be the better helped to remove them.
And Therefore I shall speak a little for discovering of those bars that hinder from embracing his great salvation, that so you may be the better helped to remove them.
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for till that be done, Christ may take up that complaint, Jer. 5.4. Surely they are foolish, they know not the way of the Lord, nor the judgment of their God.
for till that be done, christ may take up that complaint, Jer. 5.4. Surely they Are foolish, they know not the Way of the Lord, nor the judgement of their God.
II. The second bar which keepeth many from closing with Christ, is, the bar of presumption; for some will cry out, What need have I to embrace the great salvation? Have I it not already? But I say unto thee, O fool, thou art, by all appearance, yet in bondage.
II The second bar which Keepeth many from closing with christ, is, the bar of presumption; for Some will cry out, What need have I to embrace the great salvation? Have I it not already? But I say unto thee, Oh fool, thou art, by all appearance, yet in bondage.
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and that you are indeed strangers to this Redemption purchased by Christ. III. The third bar that keepeth persons from embracing this great salvation, is the bar of unbelief: you believe not what we say to you about this great salvation.
and that you Are indeed Strangers to this Redemption purchased by christ. III. The third bar that Keepeth Persons from embracing this great salvation, is the bar of unbelief: you believe not what we say to you about this great salvation.
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I know that some of you are of the Stoicks and Epicures humor, who cry out ▪ What meaneth this man? He seemeth to be the setter forth of some strange God.
I know that Some of you Are of the Stoics and Epicureans humour, who cry out ▪ What means this man? He seems to be the setter forth of Some strange God.
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IV. The fourth bar that keepeth persons from embracing this great salvation, is the bar of discouragement; this strong bar keepeth many so fast, that they cannot embrace this great salvation,
IV. The fourth bar that Keepeth Persons from embracing this great salvation, is the bar of discouragement; this strong bar Keepeth many so fast, that they cannot embrace this great salvation,
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and if you will quite your unbelief, and close with Christ in the offer of this great salvation (by Faith) you shall have no more to do, but eat and drink, and divide the spoil.
and if you will quite your unbelief, and close with christ in the offer of this great salvation (by Faith) you shall have no more to do, but eat and drink, and divide the spoil.
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V. The fifth bar that with-holdeth persons from embracing this great salvation, is the bar of • … lingness: Ye will not come to me that you may have life. And alace!
V. The fifth bar that withholdeth Persons from embracing this great salvation, is the bar of • … lingness: You will not come to me that you may have life. And alace!
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why will you dye? Why will you slight this great Salvation? O will none of you this day embrace it? VI. The sixth bar that with-holdeth persons from embracing this great salvation, is the bar o• worldly-mindedness: Many of you are so fixed to the world, that you cannot come and close with this great salvation.
why will you die? Why will you slight this great Salvation? O will none of you this day embrace it? VI. The sixth bar that withholdeth Persons from embracing this great salvation, is the bar o• Worldly-mindedness: Many of you Are so fixed to the world, that you cannot come and close with this great salvation.
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The seventh bar which keepeth many from embracing this great Salvation, is the bar of hard-heartedness: there hath such a stupidity and hardness of heart seised upon many, that let Christ preach as he will to them (by his Word,
The seventh bar which Keepeth many from embracing this great Salvation, is the bar of hardheartedness: there hath such a stupidity and hardness of heart seized upon many, that let christ preach as he will to them (by his Word,
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O that strong bar of hardness of heart, when shal the Omnipotent hand o• God break it? VIII. The eighth bar that hindereth many from embracing this great Salvation, is the ba• of sloathfulness: Many of you cannot be at th• pains to embrace it:
O that strong bar of hardness of heart, when shall the Omnipotent hand o• God break it? VIII. The eighth bar that hindereth many from embracing this great Salvation, is the ba• of slothfulness: Many of you cannot be At th• pains to embrace it:
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O will you despise it? I say will you still neglect and despise it? Will you but read that dreadful word, Acts 13.40.41. Behold ye despisers, and wonder, and perish.
O will you despise it? I say will you still neglect and despise it? Will you but read that dreadful word, Acts 13.40.41. Behold you despisers, and wonder, and perish.
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Tell me freely, Would you have us to return this answer to him who sent us, that you are despisers of the great Salvation? Say to it, are there none of you who (for all this) will consent to partake of this great Salvation? O captives and prisoners,
Tell me freely, Would you have us to return this answer to him who sent us, that you Are despisers of the great Salvation? Say to it, Are there none of you who (for all this) will consent to partake of this great Salvation? O captives and Prisoners,
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shall the prison doors be cast open, and yet none come forth? But that I may come to a close, I say yet unto you, O poor Prisoners, go forth, go forth, and partake of this great salvation.
shall the prison doors be cast open, and yet none come forth? But that I may come to a close, I say yet unto you, Oh poor Prisoners, go forth, go forth, and partake of this great salvation.
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For who knoweth but we may be commanded to shut your prison doors again, and to seal them with seven seals, with an unalterable decree from Heaven, never to be recalled? Wherefore, O ye Prisoners, go forth, go forth, from you• prison-house.
For who Knoweth but we may be commanded to shut your prison doors again, and to seal them with seven Seals, with an unalterable Decree from Heaven, never to be Recalled? Wherefore, Oh you Prisoners, go forth, go forth, from you• Prison house.
2. Secondly, I would say this to you, 〈 … 〉 is not without much ground that this Salvatio• (offered to you) is called a great Salvation. • know a little paper of two or three sheets mig• … contain all the salvations that ever man obta•ned,
2. Secondly, I would say this to you, 〈 … 〉 is not without much ground that this Salvatio• (offered to you) is called a great Salvation. • know a little paper of two or three sheets mig• … contain all the salvations that ever man obta•ned,
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3. Thirdly, I would say this unto you, Be perswaded that there is no sin that will more provoke the Majesty of God to punish you than the sin of slighting this great salvation.
3. Thirdly, I would say this unto you, Be persuaded that there is no since that will more provoke the Majesty of God to Punish you than the since of slighting this great salvation.
when Christ shall say to you, why slighted you the great Salvation? Can ye imagine any answer to that question? O dreadfull shall the Wrath of God be, that shall be executed upon the slighters of this great salvation!
when christ shall say to you, why slighted you the great Salvation? Can you imagine any answer to that question? O dreadful shall the Wrath of God be, that shall be executed upon the slighters of this great salvation!
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what say you to it? Is it not an excellent Salvation? Is it not a free Salvation? Is it not a great Salvation? Is it not an eternal Salvation? Why then do ye not welcome it? Can any of you say any thing to the discommendation of it? I know you cannot:
what say you to it? Is it not an excellent Salvation? Is it not a free Salvation? Is it not a great Salvation? Is it not an Eternal Salvation? Why then do you not welcome it? Can any of you say any thing to the discommendation of it? I know you cannot:
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Now, what resolution mind ye to go away with to day? Oh! have ye 〈 ◊ 〉 resolution beyond what ye had when ye came hitherto to day? Are there any here who have his resolution, To whom shall we go,
Now, what resolution mind you to go away with to day? Oh! have you 〈 ◊ 〉 resolution beyond what you had when you Come hitherto to day? are there any Here who have his resolution, To whom shall we go,
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Or is this your resolution, that through Christs strength, forsake •im who will, ye will never forsake him? O! •ave ye this resolution, That ye will esteem more highly of the great salvation then ever ye did? O that the Lord would keep these in the imaginations of the thoughts of your hearts forever.
Or is this your resolution, that through Christ strength, forsake •im who will, you will never forsake him? OH! •ave you this resolution, That you will esteem more highly of the great salvation then ever you did? Oh that the Lord would keep these in the Imaginations of the thoughts of your hearts forever.
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for it hath heard all the words of the Law which he hath spoken unto you, Josh. 24. Oh! cast your eyes upon these pillars of the house and stones in the walls:
for it hath herd all the words of the Law which he hath spoken unto you, Josh. 24. Oh! cast your eyes upon these pillars of the house and stones in the walls:
Is not Heaven looking upon 〈 ◊ 〉 at this time, to see what ye will do with this great offer of salvation, which I have this day from th• Lord presented unto you? Now to him that 〈 ◊ 〉 perswade you to embrace this great salvation this Gospel-redemption, this blessed Myst•rie into which the Angels desire to pry:
Is not Heaven looking upon 〈 ◊ 〉 At this time, to see what you will do with this great offer of salvation, which I have this day from th• Lord presented unto you? Now to him that 〈 ◊ 〉 persuade you to embrace this great salvation this Gospel redemption, this blessed Myst•rie into which the Angels desire to pry:
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and that we are yet in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity, that so we might be provoked to long for the great Salvation that is in our offer!
and that we Are yet in the Gall of bitterness, and in the bound of iniquity, that so we might be provoked to long for the great Salvation that is in our offer!
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is there not an act of toleration concluded in thy breast, that the devil & all his company may reign in thee •t pleasure? Oh! have ye not need of great salvation? Shal I tell you, that Christ is courting you to embrace it;
is there not an act of toleration concluded in thy breast, that the Devil & all his company may Reign in thee •t pleasure? Oh! have you not need of great salvation? Shall I tell you, that christ is courting you to embrace it;
as a suiter, making offer of himself, and of his great salvation? O! tell me, have ye seen him? Or do you think to see him this day? What robes hath he on? There are five glorious robes wherewith he cloaths himself,
as a suitor, making offer of himself, and of his great salvation? OH! tell me, have you seen him? Or do you think to see him this day? What robes hath he on? There Are five glorious robes wherewith he clothes himself,
First, he cometh to his own with the garments of salvation, according to that word, Zach. 9.9. Rejoyce, O daughter of Sion, greatly: shout, O daughter of Jerusalem;
First, he comes to his own with the garments of salvation, according to that word, Zach 9.9. Rejoice, Oh daughter of Sion, greatly: shout, Oh daughter of Jerusalem;
Secondly, he appeareth to his own sometimes in garments dyed in blood, according to that word, Isai. 63. vers 1.2 Who is this that cometh up from Edom, with dyed garments in blood,
Secondly, he appears to his own sometime in garments died in blood, according to that word, Isaiah 63. vers 1.2 Who is this that comes up from Edom, with died garments in blood,
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as one that treadeth the wine fat? And now I say to you 〈 ◊ 〉 will not look to Christ when he appears in the garments of salvation, have ye a heart to refuse him who hath fought such a combat for you, who hath trod the Wine-press alone, and hath stained all his garments with the blood of thy enemies? Or, is there any here, who dare refuse his salvation,
as one that treadeth the wine fat? And now I say to you 〈 ◊ 〉 will not look to christ when he appears in the garments of salvation, have you a heart to refuse him who hath fought such a combat for you, who hath trod the Winepress alone, and hath stained all his garments with the blood of thy enemies? Or, is there any Here, who Dare refuse his salvation,
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Thirdly, Christ appeareth unto his own, being cloathed with these humble robes of condescendency, when he came in the similitude of sinful flesh. O! what a sight was that, to behold the Prince of heaven cloathed with our nature? What a sight was that, to behold him that was cloathed with light, as with a garment, to be cloathed with our infitmities;
Thirdly, christ appears unto his own, being clothed with these humble robes of condescendency, when he Come in the similitude of sinful Flesh. OH! what a sighed was that, to behold the Prince of heaven clothed with our nature? What a sighed was that, to behold him that was clothed with Light, as with a garment, to be clothed with our infitmities;
Fourthly, Christ sometimes manifesteth himself, being cloathed with the garments of beauty and ravishing majesty such was the sight that the Spouse got of Christ, Song 2.3. As the Apple-tree amongst the trees of the wood, so is my Beloved amongst the sons.
Fourthly, christ sometime manifesteth himself, being clothed with the garments of beauty and ravishing majesty such was the sighed that the Spouse god of christ, Song 2.3. As the Apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the Sons.
And I would ask of all that are here, What a sight have ye gotten of Christ to day? In which of all these robes have ye seen him? It is true, we are not to look to the extraordinary sights of him;
And I would ask of all that Are Here, What a sighed have you got of christ to day? In which of all these robes have you seen him? It is true, we Are not to look to the extraordinary sights of him;
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Christ hath foughten for this Salvation, and there is no more required o• you, but to come & reap the fruits of his victory Whoever will, let him come;
christ hath foughten for this Salvation, and there is no more required o• you, but to come & reap the fruits of his victory Whoever will, let him come;
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Secondly, this great salvation is a compleat salvation that is offered unto you to day: this is clear, Luke 1.71. That we might be saved from our enemies, and from the hands of all that hate us.
Secondly, this great salvation is a complete salvation that is offered unto you to day: this is clear, Lycia 1.71. That we might be saved from our enemies, and from the hands of all that hate us.
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O! shall we pass away, and not embrace it? O! shall our cursed hearts undervalue this compleat salvation, that is come to our door? Believe it, salvation is near unto you, if ye will take it.
OH! shall we pass away, and not embrace it? OH! shall our cursed hearts undervalue this complete salvation, that is come to our door? Believe it, salvation is near unto you, if you will take it.
Would ye ask at all the Angels in heaven, would they not all say, O! embrace the great salvation? Would ye ask all the Saints that are above, would they not advise you to embrace the great salvation? Should ye ask at Adam, would he not say, O! embrace this great salvation? Could ye ask at Abel, would he not say, O! embrace the great salvation? And would not all the Patriarchs say unto you, O! embrace the great salvation? And do not all that have tasted of the sweetness of it, cry out unto you, Come and embrace the great salvation?
Would you ask At all the Angels in heaven, would they not all say, OH! embrace the great salvation? Would you ask all the Saints that Are above, would they not Advice you to embrace the great salvation? Should you ask At Adam, would he not say, OH! embrace this great salvation? Could you ask At Abel, would he not say, OH! embrace the great salvation? And would not all the Patriarchs say unto you, OH! embrace the great salvation? And do not all that have tasted of the sweetness of it, cry out unto you, Come and embrace the great salvation?
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O! is it not cheap unto you? I assure you, if ye will come to the market to buy the great salvation, there is none of you that needeth to stand for the price of it.
OH! is it not cheap unto you? I assure you, if you will come to the market to buy the great salvation, there is none of you that needs to stand for the price of it.
O! come and take it, and have it, and there shall be no more pricing. Fifthly, it is an everlasting salvation, that ye shal enjoy the fruits of throughout eternity, as is clear, Heb. 9.13. He became the author of eternal redemption unto us.
OH! come and take it, and have it, and there shall be no more pricing. Fifthly, it is an everlasting salvation, that you shall enjoy the fruits of throughout eternity, as is clear, Hebrew 9.13. He became the author of Eternal redemption unto us.
it is not to be taken out of one slavery to another, but it is to be taken out of prison, that we may reign, Luke 1.71. compared with verse 74. it is, That we being saved, may serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness all the days of our life.
it is not to be taken out of one slavery to Another, but it is to be taken out of prison, that we may Reign, Lycia 1.71. compared with verse 74. it is, That we being saved, may serve him without Fear, in holiness and righteousness all the days of our life.
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What are the advantages of any Salvation, that are not to be found in this? Is there not peace to be found through this salvation? Is 〈 … 〉 not liberty to be found through this Salvation? Is there not eternal enjoyment of God to be found through this Salvation? Yea, all Salvations are in this one Salvation.
What Are the advantages of any Salvation, that Are not to be found in this? Is there not peace to be found through this salvation? Is 〈 … 〉 not liberty to be found through this Salvation? Is there not Eternal enjoyment of God to be found through this Salvation? Yea, all Salvations Are in this one Salvation.
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It was the price of his blood that was laid down for to purchase this great Salvation. 2. He is the fountain from whence it floweth, according to that word which we have cited, Heb. 5.9. He became the Author of eternal salvation.
It was the price of his blood that was laid down for to purchase this great Salvation. 2. He is the fountain from whence it flows, according to that word which we have cited, Hebrew 5.9. He became the Author of Eternal salvation.
and it is he that removeth mountains out of the way, that we may have fair access unto the great Salvation. 4. It is he that must perswade our hearts to embrace,
and it is he that Removeth Mountains out of the Way, that we may have fair access unto the great Salvation. 4. It is he that must persuade our hearts to embrace,
Now is there any of you that have fallen in love with the great Salvation, that ye may try your selves? I shall give you some evidences of the persons that are near unto this great salvation.
Now is there any of you that have fallen in love with the great Salvation, that you may try your selves? I shall give you Some evidences of the Persons that Are near unto this great salvation.
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1. Is thine estimation of the great Salvation increased, be what it was in the morning when thou camest hither? Is thine estimation of the great Gospel-salvation a foot higher then what it was in the morning? I say unto thee, thou art not far from the great salvation;
1. Is thine estimation of the great Salvation increased, be what it was in the morning when thou camest hither? Is thine estimation of the great Gospel salvation a foot higher then what it was in the morning? I say unto thee, thou art not Far from the great salvation;
then before thou camest hither? That is an evidence thou art not far from it. 3. Is thy thoughts of the necessity of the great salvation greater then they were? Thinkest thou that thou hast more need of the great salvation,
then before thou camest hither? That is an evidence thou art not Far from it. 3. Is thy thoughts of the necessity of the great salvation greater then they were? Thinkest thou that thou hast more need of the great salvation,
then ever thou thoughtest before? And is thine opinion and thoughts of saving thy self, less then they were before thou camest hither? Art thou forced to cry out.
then ever thou thoughtest before? And is thine opinion and thoughts of Saving thy self, less then they were before thou camest hither? Art thou forced to cry out.
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O that you would once seal this conclusion with much heart-perswasion, I am undone without Christ, I am undone without Christ, who is the Author of this great salvation.
O that you would once seal this conclusion with much heart-persuasion, I am undone without christ, I am undone without christ, who is the Author of this great salvation.
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O hasten, and come away, and redeem me, even poor me, sinking, sinning, perishing, self-destroying me? thou art not far from the great salvation. 4. Art thou a person who beginneth to weep,
Oh hasten, and come away, and Redeem me, even poor me, sinking, sinning, perishing, Self-destroying me? thou art not Far from the great salvation. 4. Art thou a person who begins to weep,
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The first evidence of a person that hath embraced the great salvation, is, that he will have an high esteem of the Savior and Author of 〈 ◊ 〉 great salvation.
The First evidence of a person that hath embraced the great salvation, is, that he will have an high esteem of the Saviour and Author of 〈 ◊ 〉 great salvation.
Hast thou a matchless esteem of matchless Christ the Savior of the World? Tha• is a speaking evidence unto thee, thou art a partaker of the great salvation.
Hast thou a matchless esteem of matchless christ the Saviour of the World? Tha• is a speaking evidence unto thee, thou art a partaker of the great salvation.
I say, if thou hast been made a partaker of the Gospel of Salvation, thou wilt strive to keep thy self from the power of those things that once triumphed over thee.
I say, if thou hast been made a partaker of the Gospel of Salvation, thou wilt strive to keep thy self from the power of those things that once triumphed over thee.
O what a day shall it be, when thou shalt begin to sing that song? After this, saith he, I beheld, and lo a great multitude of all people which no man could number, of all people, nations and languages, stood before the Throne,
O what a day shall it be, when thou shalt begin to sing that song? After this, Says he, I beheld, and lo a great multitude of all people which no man could number, of all people, Nations and languages, stood before the Throne,
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Yea, what a day shal it be, when thou shalt be cloathed with these excellent garments that are made mention of, Isai. 6.10. so he hath cloathed thee with the garments of salvation; and he hath covered thee with the robe of righteousness. O what robes are these!
Yea, what a day shall it be, when thou shalt be clothed with these excellent garments that Are made mention of, Isaiah 6.10. so he hath clothed thee with the garments of salvation; and he hath covered thee with the robe of righteousness. Oh what robes Are these!
that none of them would love me? Will ye not be feared that this report shall be carried back to Heaven of you? For what report can Christ carry back but this? Now is the cord of this great salvation let down unto you:
that none of them would love me? Will you not be feared that this report shall be carried back to Heaven of you? For what report can christ carry back but this? Now is the cord of this great salvation let down unto you:
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What say ye of this salvation? Is it not a most glorious salvation? Is it not a most excellent salvation that is in your offer? I intreat you, speak your minds:
What say you of this salvation? Is it not a most glorious salvation? Is it not a most excellent salvation that is in your offer? I entreat you, speak your minds:
otherwise, whoever he be that will not partake of this Gospel-Salvation, I in the Name and authority of Christ our Master, denounce eternal and irrevocable war against him:
otherwise, whoever he be that will not partake of this Gospel salvation, I in the Name and Authority of christ our Master, denounce Eternal and irrevocable war against him:
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What wait ye for? Is there any thing can afford you any satisfaction but this great salvation? Now are ye convinced, old men, that Christ is waiting for your answer.
What wait you for? Is there any thing can afford you any satisfaction but this great salvation? Now Are you convinced, old men, that christ is waiting for your answer.
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Now, old men, are ye perswaded to embrace it? Let me obtest you by the beauty of Christ, come and partake of the great salvation, ye that are travalling upon the borders of eternity.
Now, old men, Are you persuaded to embrace it? Let me obtest you by the beauty of christ, come and partake of the great salvation, you that Are travalling upon the borders of eternity.
if you have it? I sh• … say no more, but close with that word, Isai. 6• verse 21. Behold, the Lord hath proclaimed to 〈 ◊ 〉 ends of the World, to those that are far off.
if you have it? I sh• … say no more, but close with that word, Isaiah 6• verse 21. Behold, the Lord hath proclaimed to 〈 ◊ 〉 ends of the World, to those that Are Far off.
A SERMON Concerning DEATH. Psal. 86.48. What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? &c. IT is very hard to determine where all that are here, shall be within thirty years:
A SERMON Concerning DEATH. Psalm 86.48. What man is he that lives, and shall not see death? etc. IT is very hard to determine where all that Are Here, shall be within thirty Years:
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Therefore I would the more seriously •nquire of you, What would you think if death were approaching this night unto you? Thin• you that Jesus Christ is gone up to prepare place for you,
Therefore I would the more seriously •nquire of you, What would you think if death were approaching this night unto you? Thin• you that jesus christ is gone up to prepare place for you,
Oh, what will many of us do in the day of our visitation, when desolation sh• … come from afar? Where will we flee for rest? and where will we leave our glory? Old rich men where will you flee when death assaults you? Old poor men, where will you flee wher• death assaults you? Old women, where will ye flee when death assaults you? Young men where will you flee when death assaults you? Young women, where will you flee when death assaults you? It was an ancient observation o• David, Psalm 39, 5. That God had made 〈 ◊ 〉 days as an hand-breadth;
O, what will many of us do in the day of our Visitation, when desolation sh• … come from afar? Where will we flee for rest? and where will we leave our glory? Old rich men where will you flee when death assaults you? Old poor men, where will you flee wher• death assaults you? Old women, where will you flee when death assaults you? Young men where will you flee when death assaults you? Young women, where will you flee when death assaults you? It was an ancient observation o• David, Psalm 39, 5. That God had made 〈 ◊ 〉 days as an handbreadth;
Now before that I begin to speak to any thi• … from the words, I shall speak a few things to these two questions, which I conceive may not altogether be unprofitable.
Now before that I begin to speak to any thi• … from the words, I shall speak a few things to these two questions, which I conceive may not altogether be unprofitable.
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Quest. 1. Whether it be lawful for any to desire to dye, and to return unto their long and endless home? Whether it be lawful for one to cry out, O time, time, flee away,
Quest. 1. Whither it be lawful for any to desire to die, and to return unto their long and endless home? Whither it be lawful for one to cry out, Oh time, time, flee away,
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I am in a strait betwixt two, having a defire to •epart, and to be with Christ which is far better. And 2 Cor. 2.2. We groan earnestly, defiring to •e cloathed with our house which is from Heaven.
I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to •epart, and to be with christ which is Far better. And 2 Cor. 2.2. We groan earnestly, desiring to •e clothed with our house which is from Heaven.
〈 ◊ 〉 long greatly till the twentieth one year of my Age come, when my minority shal be overpast, •hat I may be entred Heir of that matchless inhe•itance.
〈 ◊ 〉 long greatly till the twentieth one year of my Age come, when my minority shall be overpast, •hat I may be entered Heir of that matchless inhe•itance.
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untill I get those naked and immediat• … embracements of that noble plant of renown• the flower of the stalk of Jesse, who is the light of the higher house, the eternal admitation o• Angels.
until I get those naked and immediat• … embracements of that noble plant of renown• the flower of the stalk of Jesse, who is the Light of the higher house, the Eternal admitation o• Angels.
and from a desire to partake of those excellent things that a• there; this is clear, 2 Cor. 5.4. We groan bein• burdened, or as the word is, We groan, as they 〈 ◊ 〉 are pressed under a heavy burden, that we may 〈 ◊ 〉 eloathed upon, &c. What aileth you to groan so Paul? O! saith he, I groan that mortality may 〈 ◊ 〉 swallowed up of life.
and from a desire to partake of those excellent things that a• there; this is clear, 2 Cor. 5.4. We groan bein• burdened, or as the word is, We groan, as they 〈 ◊ 〉 Are pressed under a heavy burden, that we may 〈 ◊ 〉 eloathed upon, etc. What aileth you to groan so Paul? OH! Says he, I groan that mortality may 〈 ◊ 〉 swallowed up of life.
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3. It is lawful to desire to dye when it flowet from a desire to be freed from the body of Death and from those temptations that affault us, a• from those oppressions whereunto we are ma• subject by it.
3. It is lawful to desire to die when it flowet from a desire to be freed from the body of Death and from those temptations that affault us, a• from those oppressions whereunto we Are ma• Subject by it.
Doubtless Paul desired to dye 〈 ◊ 〉 this account, when he cryed out, Rom. 7.24. 〈 ◊ 〉 wretched man that I am, Who shall deliver 〈 ◊ 〉 from this body of death!
Doubtless Paul desired to die 〈 ◊ 〉 this account, when he cried out, Rom. 7.24. 〈 ◊ 〉 wretched man that I am, Who shall deliver 〈 ◊ 〉 from this body of death!
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O! Christ, saith Paul, 〈 ◊ 〉 am as one impatient till I be above, where I shal be cloathed with those excellent and cleanly •obes, the righteousness of Christ. Oh! saith Paul, I think every day a year, till I shal be possessed of that Kingdom where satan cannot tempt,
OH! christ, Says Paul, 〈 ◊ 〉 am as one impatient till I be above, where I shall be clothed with those excellent and cleanly •obes, the righteousness of christ. Oh! Says Paul, I think every day a year, till I shall be possessed of that Kingdom where satan cannot tempt,
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such were Jobs desires, Job 20.21.22. and chap. 6. vers. 7.8. O that I might have my request, even that it would please God to destroy me, &c. This desire was very unlawful.
such were Jobs Desires, Job 20.21.22. and chap. 6. vers. 7.8. Oh that I might have my request, even that it would please God to destroy me, etc. This desire was very unlawful.
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It hath been observed, that some who have much desired to dye, when death came, have cryed out, O spare a little that I may recover strength, &c. There is a great difference between a desire to dye, and death it self.
It hath been observed, that Some who have much desired to die, when death Come, have cried out, Oh spare a little that I may recover strength, etc. There is a great difference between a desire to die, and death it self.
and without all controversy, Hezekiahs desire was a most precious and well-grounded desire: However, I would say this unto thee, that thou shouldest examine thy desires to live,
and without all controversy, Hezekiah's desire was a most precious and well-grounded desire: However, I would say this unto thee, that thou Shouldst examine thy Desires to live,
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Sixthly, we shal take notice of this from the context, that the Christian who is much in minding the brevity of his life, will believe the certainty of his death.
Sixthly, we shall take notice of this from the context, that the Christian who is much in minding the brevity of his life, will believe the certainty of his death.
And it is very clear, Eccles. 8.8. There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit, neither hath he any power in the day of death;
And it is very clear, Eccles. 8.8. There is no man that hath power over the Spirit to retain the Spirit, neither hath he any power in the day of death;
I remember of one Philip King of Macedonia, who had one substitute for this very end, to cry at his chamber-door every morning, Memento mori, memento mori, momento mori: Remember thou art to dye.
I Remember of one Philip King of Macedonia, who had one substitute for this very end, to cry At his Chamber-door every morning, Memento Mori, memento Mori, momento Mori: remember thou art to die.
And it is reported to have been the practise of the Nobles of Greece, that in the day wherein their Emperor was crowned, that they presented a marble ston• unto him,
And it is reported to have been the practice of the Nobles of Greece, that in the day wherein their Emperor was crowned, that they presented a Marble ston• unto him,
and he was enquired after what fashion he would have his Tomb-stone made? Which practise speak this unto us, that although these were most destitute of the light of the Scriptures, they were very mindful of death.
and he was inquired After what fashion he would have his Tombstone made? Which practice speak this unto us, that although these were most destitute of the Light of the Scriptures, they were very mindful of death.
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Secondly, I shal give you some considerations to press you to prepare for death. Thirdly, I shal give you some directions to help you to prepare for death.
Secondly, I shall give you Some considerations to press you to prepare for death. Thirdly, I shall give you Some directions to help you to prepare for death.
First, the faith of approaching death, will make a soul exceeding diligent in duty: This was our blessed Lords Divinity, John 9.4. I must work the work of him that sent me, while it is day:
First, the faith of approaching death, will make a soul exceeding diligent in duty: This was our blessed lords Divinity, John 9.4. I must work the work of him that sent me, while it is day:
and the ground of his diligence is in the 14. verse: Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, &c. Yea, it is even the Epicures argument, Let us eat and drink,
and the ground of his diligence is in the 14. verse: Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, etc. Yea, it is even the Epicureans argument, Let us eat and drink,
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O Christians, and expectants of heaven, are you not afraid lest you be nighted before you have walked the half of your journey? For if you be nighted on your journey to Heaven,
O Christians, and expectants of heaven, Are you not afraid lest you be nighted before you have walked the half of your journey? For if you be nighted on your journey to Heaven,
3. The faith of this truth, that we must all dye, will help a Christian to be exceeding mortified to the things of a present World. Oh, covetous men and women!
3. The faith of this truth, that we must all die, will help a Christian to be exceeding mortified to the things of a present World. O, covetous men and women!
VVhile we look not, saith he, to the things that are seen, which are temporal; but to the things which are not seen, which are eternal. Therefore chap. 5.1.
While we look not, Says he, to the things that Are seen, which Are temporal; but to the things which Are not seen, which Are Eternal. Therefore chap. 5.1.
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What aileth you, Paul, might one have laid, may you not take a look of the World? No, saith he, for I know that if this earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, I have a house with God, not made with hands, but eternal in the Heavens.
What aileth you, Paul, might one have laid, may you not take a look of the World? No, Says he, for I know that if this earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, I have a house with God, not made with hands, but Eternal in the Heavens.
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therefore, saith he, verse 32. I would have you without carefulness, caring to please the Lord. And Phil. 4.2. Let your moderation be known to all men; the Lord is at hand.
Therefore, Says he, verse 32. I would have you without carefulness, caring to please the Lord. And Philip 4.2. Let your moderation be known to all men; the Lord is At hand.
4. When a Christian believeth this truth, that he must dye, it will be an exceeding great restraint to keep him from sinning, as is clear, Job 31.13. compared with verse 14. where Job reckoning over many good deeds done by himself, saith:
4. When a Christian Believeth this truth, that he must die, it will be an exceeding great restraint to keep him from sinning, as is clear, Job 31.13. compared with verse 14. where Job reckoning over many good Deeds done by himself, Says:
What then shal I do, when God riseth up? And when he visiteth, what shal I answer him? As if he had said, Sirs, mistake me not, I am not boasting much of my self,
What then shall I do, when God Riseth up? And when he Visiteth, what shall I answer him? As if he had said, Sirs, mistake me not, I am not boasting much of my self,
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Know thou, that for all these things, God will bring thee to judgement? Therefore, I say unto thee who art often tempted to sin, let death and reckoning with God be still in thy sight,
Know thou, that for all these things, God will bring thee to judgement? Therefore, I say unto thee who art often tempted to since, let death and reckoning with God be still in thy sighed,
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5. When a Christian liveth within the sight of this truth, that he shal once see death, it shal make him exceeding patient under every cross wherewith he meets:
5. When a Christian lives within the sighed of this truth, that he shall once see death, it shall make him exceeding patient under every cross wherewith he meets:
The sixth advantage is this, The faith of approaching death, will teach the person that hath it, to study saving wisdom; this is clear Psalm 90.12. where David putteth up this request:
The sixth advantage is this, The faith of approaching death, will teach the person that hath it, to study Saving Wisdom; this is clear Psalm 90.12. where David putteth up this request:
they live in a persumptuous frame, and they dye in the same delusion: for when we tell them that by all probability they are going down to hell: they answer, God forbid!
they live in a persumptuous frame, and they die in the same delusion: for when we tell them that by all probability they Are going down to hell: they answer, God forbid!
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I shal only say to such, To go down to the Grave with convictions in their breast, not making use of Christ, is to go down to hell with a candle in their hand, to let them see the way:
I shall only say to such, To go down to the Grave with convictions in their breast, not making use of christ, is to go down to hell with a candle in their hand, to let them see the Way:
Surely, death will take you, and bring you to the Judgement-seat of Christ: therefore study by all means to think ofren upon it, and make ready for it;
Surely, death will take you, and bring you to the Judgement-seat of christ: Therefore study by all means to think ofren upon it, and make ready for it;
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The second thing that I shal speak unto from the first observation, viz. That it is a most certain and infallible truth, that all persons shal once see death, shal be to give some good considerations for pressing you to prepare for death.
The second thing that I shall speak unto from the First observation, viz. That it is a most certain and infallible truth, that all Persons shall once see death, shall be to give Some good considerations for pressing you to prepare for death.
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some persons pretend much love to him, but death will propose this question to such a person, Lovest thou him more then these? Lovest thou him more then thy wife? More then thy house? More then thy friends? But your unwillingness to dye, giveth us much ground to fear that many have little love to Christ,
Some Persons pretend much love to him, but death will propose this question to such a person, Lovest thou him more then these? Lovest thou him more then thy wife? More then thy house? More then thy Friends? But your unwillingness to die, gives us much ground to Fear that many have little love to christ,
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yea, albeit thou thoughtest these had been forgotten, death will let thee see them standing between thee and the light of his countenance. 8. Death will accurately try thy mortification:
yea, albeit thou thoughtest these had been forgotten, death will let thee see them standing between thee and the Light of his countenance. 8. Death will accurately try thy mortification:
The third consideration to press you to mind death, is this: That ye are pronounced blessed who dye in the Lord, Rev. 14.13. Blessed are the dead which dye in the Lord.
The third consideration to press you to mind death, is this: That you Are pronounced blessed who die in the Lord, Rev. 14.13. Blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord.
I dye daily, which I think doth comprehend these three things. 1. That Paul had death always in his sight. 2. It comprehendeth this, that he labored to keep such a frame as that every moment he should be ready to dye,
I die daily, which I think does comprehend these three things. 1. That Paul had death always in his sighed. 2. It comprehendeth this, that he laboured to keep such a frame as that every moment he should be ready to die,
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so that whensoever death should put the summonds in his hand, he should be content to answer. 3. It comprehendeth this, that he labored to lay aside and remove all things out of the way, that might detain him from laying down his tabernacle.
so that whensoever death should put the summonds in his hand, he should be content to answer. 3. It comprehendeth this, that he laboured to lay aside and remove all things out of the Way, that might detain him from laying down his tabernacle.
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O saith Paul, I labor so to clear my self of all hinderances, as that when ever I shal be summoned to remove out of time, I may willingly lay down my life.
O Says Paul, I labour so to clear my self of all hindrances, as that when ever I shall be summoned to remove out of time, I may willingly lay down my life.
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Therefore I would ask you this question, viz. When did you make your last testament? I think it were suitable for us to be renewing our latter-will every day,
Therefore I would ask you this question, viz. When did you make your last Testament? I think it were suitable for us to be renewing our latter-will every day,
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for in so doing, Paul made an excellent testament, the better of which none that died since have made, 2 Tim. 4.7.8. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; these are very sweet articles:
for in so doing, Paul made an excellent Testament, the better of which none that died since have made, 2 Tim. 4.7.8. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; these Are very sweet Articles:
Now we come to the second thing which we observed from the words, viz. That this truth, that we shal once see death, is not much believed by many of us:
Now we come to the second thing which we observed from the words, viz. That this truth, that we shall once see death, is not much believed by many of us:
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Now I intreat you seriously, to mind what hath been said, and that ye may the more seriously think upon it, I will tell you some material challenges, that your conscience at death will present unto you;
Now I entreat you seriously, to mind what hath been said, and that you may the more seriously think upon it, I will tell you Some material challenges, that your conscience At death will present unto you;
These challenges will be laid home to thy door, therefore think on them. 3. Challenge. Death will charge you for a formal hypocritical way of going about duties:
These challenges will be laid home to thy door, Therefore think on them. 3. Challenge. Death will charge you for a formal hypocritical Way of going about duties:
Believe me, there was never an offer of this everlasting Gospel, and of Christ in it, made unto you, that shal not at death (before or after it) be brought to your remembrance.
Believe me, there was never an offer of this everlasting Gospel, and of christ in it, made unto you, that shall not At death (before or After it) be brought to your remembrance.
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O what else can comfort thee, when going through the region of death, but this, I am Christs, I am Christs? Is there any other thing can comfort• thee in that day,
O what Else can Comfort thee, when going through the region of death, but this, I am Christ, I am Christ? Is there any other thing can comfort• thee in that day,
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For although many delay their closing with Christ till death, yet scarcely one of a hundred getteth favor to grip Christ at death ▪ Therefore think on it;
For although many Delay their closing with christ till death, yet scarcely one of a hundred gets favour to grip christ At death ▪ Therefore think on it;
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For will the dead rise and praise God? Or shal any one come from the Land of forgetfulness, to take hold upon a crucified Savior? Therefore, O will ye take him for your Salvation.
For will the dead rise and praise God? Or shall any one come from the Land of forgetfulness, to take hold upon a Crucified Saviour? Therefore, Oh will you take him for your Salvation.
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But unto these who think they may delay till death, I say, surely there are many damned Atheists in hell that (sometimes) did think as ye think, I will make all wrongs right when death and I shal meet:
But unto these who think they may Delay till death, I say, surely there Are many damned Atheists in hell that (sometime) did think as you think, I will make all wrongs right when death and I shall meet:
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Therefore I say to each of you, O prepare to meet thy God, for if death find you in an estranged estate from God, I defie the Angels in Heaven to free you out of that estate;
Therefore I say to each of you, Oh prepare to meet thy God, for if death find you in an estranged estate from God, I defy the Angels in Heaven to free you out of that estate;
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and the day is coming, wherein thou shalt cry out, O slighter of the great Salvation that I am, I would give ten thousand worlds for one Sermon again that I once he• … wherein Christ was freely offered to me, when th• shalt be tormented without hope of remedy therefore while it is to day harden not your heart• for your late wishes shal not be granted when are gone, if ye make not haste.
and the day is coming, wherein thou shalt cry out, Oh slighter of the great Salvation that I am, I would give ten thousand world's for one Sermon again that I once he• … wherein christ was freely offered to me, when th• shalt be tormented without hope of remedy Therefore while it is to day harden not your heart• for your late wishes shall not be granted when Are gone, if you make not haste.
