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Now and Ever. ISAIAH 40.30, 31. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall.
Now and Ever. ISAIAH 40.30, 31. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fallen.
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But they that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength;
But they that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength;
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they shall mount up with wings as Eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
they shall mount up with wings as Eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
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IN the beginning of this Chapter the Lord by his Prophet had promised great and glorious things to his poor Church,
IN the beginning of this Chapter the Lord by his Prophet had promised great and glorious things to his poor Church,
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as return out of the Babylonish Captivity, with wonderful mercies procuring and accompanying the same,
as return out of the Babylonish Captivity, with wondered Mercies procuring and accompanying the same,
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and such as reach to the times of the Gospel, ver. 3. Christ comes to do it,
and such as reach to the times of the Gospel, ver. 3. christ comes to do it,
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and the Baptist makes way for him; therefore Believers may expect performance:
and the Baptist makes Way for him; Therefore Believers may expect performance:
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Which that they may do, the Prophet doth lively set forth the Power and Wisdom of God, which are the main helps to accomplish his Decrees:
Which that they may do, the Prophet does lively Set forth the Power and Wisdom of God, which Are the main helps to accomplish his Decrees:
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he knows how to do it, and he is able to do it:
he knows how to do it, and he is able to do it:
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and a Believer may easily collect, that if the Lord be so powerful and careful in the Government of the world,
and a Believer may Easily collect, that if the Lord be so powerful and careful in the Government of the world,
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how much more will he so be for the good of his Church and Chosen?
how much more will he so be for the good of his Church and Chosen?
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Then it might be objected, Yea but the Church seems to be of all other most neglected,
Then it might be objected, Yea but the Church seems to be of all other most neglected,
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and is most troubled in the world;
and is most troubled in the world;
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and this makes us even faint, and cast hope away, ver. 27. For this they are blamed in the Verses following,
and this makes us even faint, and cast hope away, ver. 27. For this they Are blamed in the Verses following,
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and told, that God is sufficient for his Church against all her enemies, and in all her faintness;
and told, that God is sufficient for his Church against all her enemies, and in all her faintness;
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and they shall see Great Ones of the world fail and come to nothing, when his people shall survive and be triumphant.
and they shall see Great Ones of the world fail and come to nothing, when his people shall survive and be triumphant.
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This last is the mind of the Holy Ghost in these two last Verses, which have an amplification of the Churches strength by opposition to the strength of nature, and of the world:
This last is the mind of the Holy Ghost in these two last Verses, which have an amplification of the Churches strength by opposition to the strength of nature, and of the world:
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Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: but they that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength; Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fallen: but they that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength;
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they shall mount up with wings as Eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint: they shall mount up with wings as Eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint:
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As if he had said, None have the strength that Gods people have, no not the stoutest and choycest men that are, whom Generals and Commanders of War do pick out from the rest,
As if he had said, None have the strength that God's people have, no not the Stoutest and Choicest men that Are, whom Generals and Commanders of War do pick out from the rest,
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and most trust in, and brag of their puissance;
and most trust in, and brag of their puissance;
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yet faintness comes upon such by Hunger, Cold, Watching, Travelling, Fighting, rumors that they hear of the enemies might, fear which the Lord sends upon their spirits a thousand wayes to cool their courage.
yet faintness comes upon such by Hunger, Cold, Watching, Traveling, Fighting, rumours that they hear of the enemies might, Fear which the Lord sends upon their spirits a thousand ways to cool their courage.
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But my people go upon better and higher Principles, namely of my favour, and of my special grace in them, whereby through believing they shall become strong out of weakness,
But my people go upon better and higher Principles, namely of my favour, and of my special grace in them, whereby through believing they shall become strong out of weakness,
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and hold out to a full and glorious victory over all enemies, both from hell and in the world.
and hold out to a full and glorious victory over all enemies, both from hell and in the world.
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Now this opposition of strength and strength leads us to these two Propositions: One, That all created strength is of a fainting and failing nature.
Now this opposition of strength and strength leads us to these two Propositions: One, That all created strength is of a fainting and failing nature.
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The other, That the strength whereby true Christians stand in the favour of God, and the expectation of heaven, is greater and better then all the strength of nature,
The other, That the strength whereby true Christians stand in the favour of God, and the expectation of heaven, is greater and better then all the strength of nature,
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even taken at the best and strongest. Briefly of the former: All created strength is of a fainting and failing nature.
even taken At the best and Strongest. Briefly of the former: All created strength is of a fainting and failing nature.
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Though there be not only a firm and healthy body, but much courage of mind, with assistance of Arts and Parts,
Though there be not only a firm and healthy body, but much courage of mind, with assistance of Arts and Parts,
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and alliance of Friends, and all encouragements that are to be had, yet in the Event all prevailes not to attain the desired end.
and alliance of Friends, and all encouragements that Are to be had, yet in the Event all prevails not to attain the desired end.
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Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fallen.
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The race is not to the swift, nor the battel to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise,
The raze is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bred to the wise,
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nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill, Eccl. 9.11. It is true, by those accomplishments nature may attain to live long in the world, to rise high in the world, to get a great Estate, to have great Victories over enemies, with other great matters which Weaklings may not once think to attain.nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill, Ecclesiastes 9.11. It is true, by those accomplishments nature may attain to live long in the world, to rise high in the world, to get a great Estate, to have great Victories over enemies, with other great matters which Weaklings may not once think to attain.
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But beside the sad disappointments which these sometimes meet withall, even amidst all their bravery they commit foul errours, they shorten their dayes by Intemperance, they fall into Consumptions,
But beside the sad disappointments which these sometime meet withal, even amid all their bravery they commit foul errors, they shorten their days by Intemperance, they fallen into Consumptions,
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or at best, the longer they live, the nearer they draw to their end:
or At best, the longer they live, the nearer they draw to their end:
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and it is seen ordinarily, that the Bell rings out, and the Grave opens for young ones as well as for the old;
and it is seen ordinarily, that the Bell rings out, and the Grave Opens for young ones as well as for the old;
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few now-a-days come to the Age set in Moses time, of threescore and ten, or fourscore.
few nowadays come to the Age Set in Moses time, of threescore and ten, or fourscore.
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The reason is, by the fall sin hath disabled our nature, both in powers of the body and mind,
The reason is, by the fallen since hath disabled our nature, both in Powers of the body and mind,
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and so ministers occasion to the great God of heaven to cut us short of our hope and possibilities:
and so Ministers occasion to the great God of heaven to Cut us short of our hope and possibilities:
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Our sins withhold good things from us, Jer. 5.25. And, the Lord will have the finest Naturalists see, that not by might or power,Our Sins withhold good things from us, Jer. 5.25. And, the Lord will have the Finest Naturalists see, that not by might or power,
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but by his spirit great things are to be accomplished: He takes the wise in their craftiness, he turns their counsel into foolishness;
but by his Spirit great things Are to be accomplished: He Takes the wise in their craftiness, he turns their counsel into foolishness;
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he shews strength with his arm, he scatters the proud in the imagination of their hearts;
he shows strength with his arm, he scatters the proud in the imagination of their hearts;
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he puts down the mighty from their seats, and exalteth men of low degree; he filleth the hungry with good things, and the rich he sends empty away. Application make thus.he puts down the mighty from their seats, and Exalteth men of low degree; he fills the hungry with good things, and the rich he sends empty away. Application make thus.
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1. See what a poor happiness the happiness of worldlings is.
1. See what a poor happiness the happiness of worldlings is.
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When they are at their height, and in the best estate they can be in here below,
When they Are At their height, and in the best estate they can be in Here below,
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or desire to be in (with a real and regular desire) so that their Neighbours take them to be happy creatures,
or desire to be in (with a real and regular desire) so that their Neighbours take them to be happy creatures,
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and they think no less of themselves, yet indeed they fall much short of the true happiness;
and they think no less of themselves, yet indeed they fallen much short of the true happiness;
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and godly men shall not change Estates with them, though poor and miserable as to the world.
and godly men shall not change Estates with them, though poor and miserable as to the world.
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Why? because the best and most complete attainments they have, are but fading Commodities: the one stroke of Death cuts the thred of their whole happyness;
Why? Because the best and most complete attainments they have, Are but fading Commodities: the one stroke of Death cuts the thread of their Whole happiness;
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there comes a Fever or other mischievous Disease, and so an end of the man and all his braveries:
there comes a Fever or other mischievous Disease, and so an end of the man and all his Braveries:
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So that neither himself hath cause to vaunt, or please himself in his fine condition, nor others to envy his prosperity while it holds most together.
So that neither himself hath cause to vaunt, or please himself in his fine condition, nor Others to envy his Prosperity while it holds most together.
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It is but as the green Bay-tree, flourishing in present, but soon blasted or cut down,
It is but as the green Bay tree, flourishing in present, but soon blasted or Cut down,
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and the place of it shall know it no more.
and the place of it shall know it no more.
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2. Let godly Christians bless the Lord, who hath laid their happiness in things of another nature and endurance;
2. Let godly Christians bless the Lord, who hath laid their happiness in things of Another nature and endurance;
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namely spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
namely spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ jesus:
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that though they be poor, or weak, or otherwise low in the world, yet in the best matters, through rich mercy, they are highly exalted;
that though they be poor, or weak, or otherwise low in the world, yet in the best matters, through rich mercy, they Are highly exalted;
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none so happy as they, indeed none but they.
none so happy as they, indeed none but they.
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Therefore, not only be contented with your short pittance, but thankful that your lines are fallen unto you in pleasant places, and ye have a goodly heritage, Psal. 16.6. Had your lot fallen otherwise to you, you had been of all men most miserable.
Therefore, not only be contented with your short pittance, but thankful that your lines Are fallen unto you in pleasant places, and you have a goodly heritage, Psalm 16.6. Had your lot fallen otherwise to you, you had been of all men most miserable.
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Think of Dives tormented in those flames, and of the rich Churl whose soul in a night was taken from him,
Think of Dives tormented in those flames, and of the rich Churl whose soul in a night was taken from him,
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and so an end of all his plenty and jollity. Think how David blessed himself from faring as worldly-minded men shall fare:
and so an end of all his plenty and jollity. Think how David blessed himself from faring as worldly-minded men shall fare:
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Let me not eat of their dainties, Psal. 141.4.Let me not eat of their dainties, Psalm 141.4.
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and again, Deliver my soul from the wicked, from men which are thy hand, O Lord, from men of the world who have their portion in this life,
and again, Deliver my soul from the wicked, from men which Are thy hand, Oh Lord, from men of the world who have their portion in this life,
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and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of Children, and leave the rest of their substance to their Babes. and whose belly thou Fillest with thy hid treasure: they Are full of Children, and leave the rest of their substance to their Babes.
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Then refer all to the happiness that shall be revealed at the last day, as the Prophet there concludes, As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness, I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness, Psal. 17.14, 15, 16, 17.
Then refer all to the happiness that shall be revealed At the last day, as the Prophet there concludes, As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness, I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness, Psalm 17.14, 15, 16, 17.
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3. If all present comforts be so weak and fickle, Let not the strong man glory in his strength,
3. If all present comforts be so weak and fickle, Let not the strong man glory in his strength,
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nor the rich man in his riches, nor the wise man in his wisdom, Jer. 9.23. Fine accommodations these are, and conduce much to make ones life comfortable;nor the rich man in his riches, nor the wise man in his Wisdom, Jer. 9.23. Fine accommodations these Are, and conduce much to make ones life comfortable;
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and he that is a wise Master of them, may do much good in his place and Generation,
and he that is a wise Master of them, may do much good in his place and Generation,
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and greatly further his accounts in the day of accounting with God: But alass!
and greatly further his accounts in the day of accounting with God: But alas!
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they are but moth-eaten and poor comforts in themselves, very like to Jonahs Gourd which came up in a night, and perished in a night.
they Are but moth-eaten and poor comforts in themselves, very like to Jonahs Gourd which Come up in a night, and perished in a night.
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When we think we have them safest, and take most pleasure in them, they dye in our hands as flowers which we gathered •rewhile,
When we think we have them Safest, and take most pleasure in them, they die in our hands as flowers which we gathered •rewhile,
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and we our selves pass away with them, we know not how soon:
and we our selves pass away with them, we know not how soon:
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And the wise Salomon hath said, Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings:
And the wise Solomon hath said, Wilt thou Set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches Certainly make themselves wings:
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they fly away as an Eagle toward heaven, Prov. 23.5. and Paul said by the wisdom given unto him, Rejoyce as not rejoycing, and in all your enjoyments be as if ye had them not, 1 Cor. 7.30.they fly away as an Eagl towards heaven, Curae 23.5. and Paul said by the Wisdom given unto him, Rejoice as not rejoicing, and in all your enjoyments be as if you had them not, 1 Cor. 7.30.
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Remember, Christians, and not over-joy in a lusty Child, a setled estate of health, tallness, comeliness,
remember, Christians, and not overjoy in a lusty Child, a settled estate of health, tallness, comeliness,
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or properness of the body, the increase of a wealthy estate, a great inheritance either by descent or purchase.
or properness of the body, the increase of a wealthy estate, a great inheritance either by descent or purchase.
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There is death in the pot; a secret worm lies at the root, and bites shrewdly:
There is death in the pot; a secret worm lies At the root, and bites shrewdly:
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and all the joy may quickly be mar'd:
and all the joy may quickly be marred:
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and then, the more joy was, the greater will be the grief at parting, and shame for the former boasting, to see things turned to the quite con•rary.
and then, the more joy was, the greater will be the grief At parting, and shame for the former boasting, to see things turned to the quite con•rary.
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4. If natural comforts be turned upon such a wheel, then trust not in an arm flesh:
4. If natural comforts be turned upon such a wheel, then trust not in an arm Flesh:
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Put not your trust in Princes, nor in the son of man in whom there is no help: Put not your trust in Princes, nor in the son of man in whom there is no help:
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His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth, in that day all his thoughts perish, Psal. 146.3, 4. Nor may Princes trust in mighty and puissant armies, horses, warlike provisions, multitude of an hoste,His breath Goes forth, he returns to his earth, in that day all his thoughts perish, Psalm 146.3, 4. Nor may Princes trust in mighty and puissant armies, Horses, warlike provisions, multitude of an host,
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or the best counsel they can take;
or the best counsel they can take;
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all these have failed some that relied on them, and may fail others who rest on them as able to save.
all these have failed Some that relied on them, and may fail Others who rest on them as able to save.
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Nor may we rest upon potent friends, who are able to do much themselves, and use their interest in others for raising a party.
Nor may we rest upon potent Friends, who Are able to do much themselves, and use their Interest in Others for raising a party.
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Nor upon health and strength of body, nimbleness, or other natural perfections.
Nor upon health and strength of body, nimbleness, or other natural perfections.
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Nor upon a strong wit, a deep reach, a firm and retentive memory, eloquence in discoursing, fitness of expressions, with other gifts of the mind:
Nor upon a strong wit, a deep reach, a firm and retentive memory, eloquence in discoursing, fitness of expressions, with other Gifts of the mind:
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All compared to a staff of reed, whereon if a man lean, he may get a fall, it may be perish by the splinters running into his hand.
All compared to a staff of reed, whereon if a man lean, he may get a fallen, it may be perish by the splinters running into his hand.
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Certainly this trusting in creatures, hinders faith in the Creator, and brings a curse in stead of a blessing, Jer. 17.5.
Certainly this trusting in creatures, hinders faith in the Creator, and brings a curse in stead of a blessing, Jer. 17.5.
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Thus saith the Lord, Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm,
Thus Says the Lord, Cursed be the man that Trusteth in man, and makes Flesh his arm,
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and whose heart departeth from the Lord; and whose heart departeth from the Lord;
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and ver. 7. Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is.
and ver. 7. Blessed is the man that Trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is.
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Take heed, Christians, and beware of the evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God, Heb. 3.12. which in this our corrupt nature these Puppets are apt to do.
Take heed, Christians, and beware of the evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God, Hebrew 3.12. which in this our corrupt nature these Puppets Are apt to do.
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5. This bri••leness of nature and natural things yieldeth sundry good instructions to young people, and to the Parents.
5. This bri••leness of nature and natural things yieldeth sundry good instructions to young people, and to the Parents.
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Parents briefly are admonished in three things.
Parents briefly Are admonished in three things.
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First, not to pride themselves in lusty and likely Children, as too many use to do, making them so many idols,
First, not to pride themselves in lusty and likely Children, as too many use to do, making them so many Idols,
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and promising themselves great comfort by them; it may be, insulting over other men whose Children are weak and sickly; wherewith the Lord is offended;
and promising themselves great Comfort by them; it may be, insulting over other men whose Children Are weak and sickly; wherewith the Lord is offended;
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and sometime the likely Children are taken away, or prove crosses, when 〈 ◊ 〉 weaklings survive,
and sometime the likely Children Are taken away, or prove Crosses, when 〈 ◊ 〉 Weaklings survive,
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and become comforts to their parents.
and become comforts to their Parents.
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Secondly parents even from the beginning should commend their children to the Lord by hearty prayer, that if they dye in the birth,
Secondly Parents even from the beginning should commend their children to the Lord by hearty prayer, that if they die in the birth,
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or in their youth, yet by Jesus Christ it may be well with their poor souls to eternity.
or in their youth, yet by jesus christ it may be well with their poor Souls to eternity.
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Oh that Ismael might l•ve in thy sight! O that Ishmael might l•ve in thy sighed!
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Thirdly, they should begin with them betimes, that by their gracious instructions they may quickly come to know and fear the Lord their God,
Thirdly, they should begin with them betimes, that by their gracious instructions they may quickly come to know and Fear the Lord their God,
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and so, whatever becomes of them in the world, yet their poor souls may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus Christ:
and so, whatever becomes of them in the world, yet their poor Souls may be saved in the day of the Lord jesus christ:
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the highest acts of charity that can be shewed to our children. Next for young people;
the highest acts of charity that can be showed to our children. Next for young people;
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1. They learn to walk in all humbleness of mind, as those that may be soon snatched away,
1. They Learn to walk in all humbleness of mind, as those that may be soon snatched away,
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and while they continue here, are subject to many faintings and failings.
and while they continue Here, Are Subject to many faintings and failings.
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It concerns all to be cloathed with humility, but especially young people whose judgment is not yet setled,
It concerns all to be clothed with humility, but especially young people whose judgement is not yet settled,
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and they want the experience which in time they may have, neither are they acquainted with themselves and their manifold weaknesses as in time they may be,
and they want the experience which in time they may have, neither Are they acquainted with themselves and their manifold Weaknesses as in time they may be,
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so that it is neither safe nor seemly for such to be shewing their opinion in matters, to be talking much in company of Elder people, especially to take upon them (without a Calling) to teach others,
so that it is neither safe nor seemly for such to be showing their opinion in matters, to be talking much in company of Elder people, especially to take upon them (without a Calling) to teach Others,
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as some bold men in these days have dangerously adventured. Consider and fear:
as Some bold men in these days have dangerously adventured. Consider and Fear:
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if ye have the grace of God in you of a truth, yet ye ought to walk in humility, so to be worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, Eph. 4.12 Much more,
if you have the grace of God in you of a truth, yet you ought to walk in humility, so to be worthy of the vocation wherewith you Are called, Ephesians 4.12 Much more,
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if the work of grace be not yet begun, or not well evidenced:
if the work of grace be not yet begun, or not well evidenced:
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here come those rules to be observed, Prov. 3.5, 6, 7. Lean not to thine own understanding, be not wise in thine own eyes, fear the Lord and depart from evil.
Here come those rules to be observed, Curae 3.5, 6, 7. Lean not to thine own understanding, be not wise in thine own eyes, Fear the Lord and depart from evil.
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2. Beware of loose and Libertine courses, which most young people do chuse, and delight to take,
2. Beware of lose and Libertine courses, which most young people do choose, and delight to take,
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as best agreeing with their wild and foolish humors:
as best agreeing with their wild and foolish humours:
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therefore called the lusts of youth, and must be carefully avoided, 2 Tim. 2 22. Fly youthful lusts: As fleshly lusts,
Therefore called the Lustiest of youth, and must be carefully avoided, 2 Tim. 2 22. Fly youthful Lustiest: As fleshly Lustiest,
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and worldly lusts, and lusts of the mind, so the lusts of youth, which are either peculiar to young people, or most affected.
and worldly Lustiest, and Lustiest of the mind, so the Lustiest of youth, which Are either peculiar to young people, or most affected.
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Remember, and consider how these lusts are apt to forestall all good instructions of the word, that there is no room for them •••her they cannot enter,
remember, and Consider how these Lustiest Are apt to forestall all good instructions of the word, that there is no room for them •••her they cannot enter,
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or if they do, they are soon thrust ou• gain, Mark 4.19. The lusts of other things entring choak the word, and it becometh unfruitful.
or if they do, they Are soon thrust ou• gain, Mark 4.19. The Lustiest of other things entering choke the word, and it Becometh unfruitful.
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When our young people are nipt in the bud, they are scarce good ever afterward. Our loose times have shewed it abundantly.
When our young people Are nipped in the bud, they Are scarce good ever afterwards. Our lose times have showed it abundantly.
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And after such lawlesness of young people comes that fearful summons, Eccl. 11.9.
And After such lawlessness of young people comes that fearful summons, Ecclesiastes 11.9.
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Rejoyce O young man, in thy youth, and let thy heart chear thee in the days of thy youth, Rejoice Oh young man, in thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth,
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and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sight of thy eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee unto judgment. and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sighed of thy eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee unto judgement.
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3. Seeing all within you and without you is so fading and uncertain, lift up your eyes and hearts to the Creator, to get in with him,
3. Seeing all within you and without you is so fading and uncertain, lift up your eyes and hearts to the Creator, to get in with him,
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and by him to obtain a solid and lasting good, which may be sufficient for you in all other faintings and failings.
and by him to obtain a solid and lasting good, which may be sufficient for you in all other faintings and failings.
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Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, and (which is the whole duty of man) fear God and keep his Commandments, Eccl. 12.1, 13. The wise man there had reckoned up all the vanities of the world, and prescribed remedies against them; remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, and (which is the Whole duty of man) Fear God and keep his commandments, Ecclesiastes 12.1, 13. The wise man there had reckoned up all the vanities of the world, and prescribed remedies against them;
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and then bids us hear the conclusion of the whole matter, in those two precepts.
and then bids us hear the conclusion of the Whole matter, in those two Precepts.
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When the soul is tyred out with the consideration of earthly vanities and distractive occurrences, it should be think it self of getting home to his Ark where it may find rest for the soal of his foot, as Psal. 116.7. Return unto thy rest, O my soul:
When the soul is tired out with the consideration of earthly vanities and distractive occurrences, it should be think it self of getting home to his Ark where it may find rest for the soal of his foot, as Psalm 116.7. Return unto thy rest, Oh my soul:
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for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee. for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.
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It should be good instruction both to young and old, when they find themselves perplexed or pricked with thorns of the world (as who of us doth not?) to return to our God, from whom by sin we departed.
It should be good instruction both to young and old, when they find themselves perplexed or pricked with thorns of the world (as who of us does not?) to return to our God, from whom by since we departed.
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Never till then shall we find rest and assured confidence, Hos. 2 6, 7. When the Lord hedged up the Churches way with thorns, that she could not find her paths, then she said, I will go and return to my first husband,
Never till then shall we find rest and assured confidence, Hos. 2 6, 7. When the Lord hedged up the Churches Way with thorns, that she could not find her paths, then she said, I will go and return to my First husband,
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for then was it better with me, then now. for then was it better with me, then now.
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And if young people in their young days would bethink themselves of returning to the Lord their God, they might save themselves many scratches and woundings which afterward they are put to endure.
And if young people in their young days would bethink themselves of returning to the Lord their God, they might save themselves many Scratches and woundings which afterwards they Are put to endure.
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4. Seeing all these things are so, ye should all receive the exhortation which we give so often, Make sure of Christ, Make sure of Christ;
4. Seeing all these things Are so, you should all receive the exhortation which we give so often, Make sure of christ, Make sure of christ;
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in him alone ye can find rest for your souls, there is no salvation in any •••er, no Name else given under heaven by which y•• •n be saved;
in him alone you can find rest for your Souls, there is no salvation in any •••er, no Name Else given under heaven by which y•• •n be saved;
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not Saints and Angels, nor any of the creatures, nor all of them put together;
not Saints and Angels, nor any of the creatures, nor all of them put together;
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all together could not redeem one soul, nor make up the peace with the great God.
all together could not Redeem one soul, nor make up the peace with the great God.
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But in and by Christ all is firm and stable; everlasting love, everlasting compassions, everlasting arms to embrace the Penitent;
But in and by christ all is firm and stable; everlasting love, everlasting compassions, everlasting arms to embrace the Penitent;
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an everlasting covenant promises most certain, and sure to be performed, Yea and Amen, 2 Cor. 1.20. Bear us witness, Christians, we invite you day by day to come and receive Christ for your own;
an everlasting Covenant promises most certain, and sure to be performed, Yea and Amen, 2 Cor. 1.20. Bear us witness, Christians, we invite you day by day to come and receive christ for your own;
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we urge you with many Motives; we tell you of your sin and danger;
we urge you with many Motives; we tell you of your since and danger;
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and in the mean time ye feel in your selves the decays of nature, and see in the mortality of your Neighbours, what your case must be,
and in the mean time you feel in your selves the decays of nature, and see in the mortality of your Neighbours, what your case must be,
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and ye know not how soon.
and you know not how soon.
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Once at last therefore be wise, and Kiss the Son of God, that in the worst straights ye may find enlargement, and be blessed, Psal. 2.12. Blessed are they that trust in him.
Once At last Therefore be wise, and Kiss the Son of God, that in the worst straights you may find enlargement, and be blessed, Psalm 2.12. Blessed Are they that trust in him.
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If ye were commanded to do some great thing for blessedness, would ye not do it? how much more when he saith, Believe and ye shall be saved;
If you were commanded to do Some great thing for blessedness, would you not do it? how much more when he Says, Believe and you shall be saved;
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and, He that believeth in him, shall not be confounded? To the other Proposition;
and, He that Believeth in him, shall not be confounded? To the other Proposition;
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The strength whereby true Christians stand in the favor of God, and the expectation of heaven, is greater and better then all the strength of nature,
The strength whereby true Christians stand in the favour of God, and the expectation of heaven, is greater and better then all the strength of nature,
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even taken at the best and strongest.
even taken At the best and Strongest.
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When the likeliest faint and are weary, yet they shall renew their strength, mount up with wings, run and not be weary, walk and not faint:
When the likeliest faint and Are weary, yet they shall renew their strength, mount up with wings, run and not be weary, walk and not faint:
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Where we have, both a plain affirmation, of renewing their strength, and a borrowed speech, of Eagles who cast their Bill when they be old,
Where we have, both a plain affirmation, of renewing their strength, and a borrowed speech, of Eagles who cast their Bill when they be old,
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and so get to be lively again;
and so get to be lively again;
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when their crooked Bill is put away, they take in their meat as before, and grow as strong as ever.
when their crooked Bill is put away, they take in their meat as before, and grow as strong as ever.
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All noting the perpetuity of the estate of grace, wherein when the Elect fail at any time, through mercy they recover all,
All noting the perpetuity of the estate of grace, wherein when the Elect fail At any time, through mercy they recover all,
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and hold out to the end of their course; They are strong in the Lord, and the power of his might.
and hold out to the end of their course; They Are strong in the Lord, and the power of his might.
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On him they wait in the use of means, and of him the receive strength a new to be constant.
On him they wait in the use of means, and of him the receive strength a new to be constant.
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He strengthneth they with strength in their soul, Psal. 138.3. Amidst many occasiom of fainting, their inward man is renewed day by day, 2 Cor. 4.16. They call in fresh supplies by prayer, and so are strengthned with might by the Spirit in the inner man, Eph. 3.16.He strengtheneth they with strength in their soul, Psalm 138.3. Amid many occasiom of fainting, their inward man is renewed day by day, 2 Cor. 4.16. They call in fresh supplies by prayer, and so Are strengthened with might by the Spirit in the inner man, Ephesians 3.16.
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And the prayer of other Believers sends in those fresh supplies, Col. 1.11. That ye may be strengthned with all might according to his glorious power, unto all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness.
And the prayer of other Believers sends in those fresh supplies, Col. 1.11. That you may be strengthened with all might according to his glorious power, unto all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness.
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Certain it is, that the Lord hath undertaken to be the strength of his people:
Certain it is, that the Lord hath undertaken to be the strength of his people:
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The rock of their salvation, the strength of their salvation, the horn of salvation which he raised up in the house of his servant David; and as much as the Creator is mighty above the creatures,The rock of their salvation, the strength of their salvation, the horn of salvation which he raised up in the house of his servant David; and as much as the Creator is mighty above the creatures,
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so is a godly man above himself and all his natural abilities.
so is a godly man above himself and all his natural abilities.
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In and of God he receives such puissant vertue, and so may grow confident, Esa. 26.4.
In and of God he receives such puissant virtue, and so may grow confident, Isaiah 26.4.
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Trust ye in the Lord for ever, for in the Lord Jehova is everlasting strength. In special, Christ himself is the strength of his chosen ones.Trust you in the Lord for ever, for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength. In special, christ himself is the strength of his chosen ones.
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He gives them his flesh which is meat indeed, and his bloud which is drink indeed.
He gives them his Flesh which is meat indeed, and his blood which is drink indeed.
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He makes then a banquet at his own cost, and with his own merits, to feed them unto eternal life:
He makes then a banquet At his own cost, and with his own merits, to feed them unto Eternal life:
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that though the old Israelites in the wilderness did eat Manna and dye after it, yet so shall not they.
that though the old Israelites in the Wilderness did eat Manna and die After it, yet so shall not they.
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And as his merit is so efficacious, so his Spirit abides with them for ever;
And as his merit is so efficacious, so his Spirit abides with them for ever;
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guides, leads into all truth, brings all things to their remembrance, and establisheth their hearts in this their gracious, and blessed estate.
guides, leads into all truth, brings all things to their remembrance, and Establisheth their hearts in this their gracious, and blessed estate.
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There is a vertue in his death, that they can dye no more in their sins:
There is a virtue in his death, that they can die no more in their Sins:
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and a vertue in his resurrection, which makes them living members of his body, and living branches of the true Vine, to draw sap and juice from him,
and a virtue in his resurrection, which makes them living members of his body, and living branches of the true Vine, to draw sap and juice from him,
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and be still pruned that they may bear more fruit. Further proofs of this unvanquishable strength of Believers.
and be still pruned that they may bear more fruit. Further proofs of this unvanquishable strength of Believers.
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One Scripture saith of the godly, The righteous is an everlasting foundation, Prov. 10.25. He in Scripture is called righteous, who is justified and sanctified:
One Scripture Says of the godly, The righteous is an everlasting Foundation, Curae 10.25. He in Scripture is called righteous, who is justified and sanctified:
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and he is called a foundation, to note his firm and stable condition;
and he is called a Foundation, to note his firm and stable condition;
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and, as a foundation, he bears up the pilla•s of the e•rth, both Church and State.
and, as a Foundation, he bears up the pilla•s of the e•rth, both Church and State.
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Another Scripture saith, God who hath begun a good work in his people, will finish or perform it untill the day of Jesus Christ, Phil. 1.6.
another Scripture Says, God who hath begun a good work in his people, will finish or perform it until the day of jesus christ, Philip 1.6.
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When the work of conversion unto God is once well done, it is done for ever;
When the work of conversion unto God is once well done, it is done for ever;
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it is (as he said of his History) NONLATINALPHABET an everlasting possession: for God who is the Alpha, is also the Omega.
it is (as he said of his History) an everlasting possession: for God who is the Alpha, is also the Omega.
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Another Scripture saith, Christ having loved his own which were in the world, did love them unto the end, John 13.1 and he saith himself, chap. 10.28. I give unto my sheep eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand; no nor Devil;
another Scripture Says, christ having loved his own which were in the world, did love them unto the end, John 13.1 and he Says himself, chap. 10.28. I give unto my sheep Eternal life, and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand; not nor devil;
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but in him that loved them, they are more then Conquerors. Other Scriptures sound forth priviledges:
but in him that loved them, they Are more then Conquerors. Other Scriptures found forth privileges:
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The righteous shall hold on his way; and he that hath clean hands, shall be stronger and stronger, Job 17.9.The righteous shall hold on his Way; and he that hath clean hands, shall be Stronger and Stronger, Job 17.9.
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They that are planted in the house of the Lord, shall flourish in the courts of our God, They that Are planted in the house of the Lord, shall flourish in the Courts of our God,
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and still bring forth fruit in old age, Psal. 92.14. They that trust in the Lord, shall be as mount Sion, which cannot be removed,
and still bring forth fruit in old age, Psalm 92.14. They that trust in the Lord, shall be as mount Sion, which cannot be removed,
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but abideth for ever, Psal. 125.1. The fear of the Lord is so put into their hearts, that they shall not depart from him, Jer. 32.40.but Abideth for ever, Psalm 125.1. The Fear of the Lord is so put into their hearts, that they shall not depart from him, Jer. 32.40.
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Their house is built upon a rock, so as it shall not fall, though the winds blow strong,
Their house is built upon a rock, so as it shall not fallen, though the winds blow strong,
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and the waters flow a main, Mat. 7.25. with other firm and undeniable grounds of persevering in grace, which follow afterward:
and the waters flow a main, Mathew 7.25. with other firm and undeniable grounds of persevering in grace, which follow afterwards:
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all proving, that true Believers shall still renew their strength, and not faint nor be weary.
all proving, that true Believers shall still renew their strength, and not faint nor be weary.
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Here it may be asked, How doth the Lord renew strength to his people? The answer is, He renews their strength in the use of holy means appointed thereunto;
Here it may be asked, How does the Lord renew strength to his people? The answer is, He renews their strength in the use of holy means appointed thereunto;
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namely those sacred Ordinances which he hath set apart, first and last to carry on the work of grace in the hearts of his Chosen:
namely those sacred Ordinances which he hath Set apart, First and last to carry on the work of grace in the hearts of his Chosen:
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which that they may indeed obtain, he puts them into a frame of waiting on his Majesty in his own way, wherein he will meet them,
which that they may indeed obtain, he puts them into a frame of waiting on his Majesty in his own Way, wherein he will meet them,
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and bestow a blessing on them, as he hath promised, 2 Cor. 5.5. Now he that hath wrought us for the self same end thing, is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.
and bestow a blessing on them, as he hath promised, 2 Cor. 5.5. Now he that hath wrought us for the self same end thing, is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.
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So at the Text, it stands as a Description of the godly, They are such as wait upon the Lord; they must know they are Servants,
So At the Text, it Stands as a Description of the godly, They Are such as wait upon the Lord; they must know they Are Servants,
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and need dependance on the heavenly Master, and as Servants must wait till they receive mercy at his hands:
and need dependence on the heavenly Master, and as Servants must wait till they receive mercy At his hands:
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and so they shall be sure to speed of their suit. Lam. 3.25. The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.
and so they shall be sure to speed of their suit. Lam. 3.25. The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeks him.
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A Princes good Servant ever stands in the way of preferment: and so for Christianity.
A Princes good Servant ever Stands in the Way of preferment: and so for Christianity.
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To speed of strength and every comfortable supply, we must be careful to be found in the way of faith and obedience.
To speed of strength and every comfortable supply, we must be careful to be found in the Way of faith and Obedience.
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Here note these phrases of Scripture; 1. Wait at the Posts of his doors, Prov. 8.34. Blessed is the man that heareth me, saith Christ the wisdom of God, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.
Here note these phrases of Scripture; 1. Wait At the Posts of his doors, Curae 8.34. Blessed is the man that hears me, Says christ the Wisdom of God, watching daily At my gates, waiting At the posts of my doors.
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Thriving Christians must diligently attend when a good Sermon is to be heard, or a Sacrament to be received,
Thriving Christians must diligently attend when a good Sermon is to be herd, or a Sacrament to be received,
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or a Fast to be kept, or else a day of Thanksgiving. They must come both preparedly and forwardly:
or a Fast to be kept, or Else a day of Thanksgiving. They must come both preparedly and forwardly:
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neither be absent, nor yet backward, but come upon the wing as Doves to their houses when pursued by a bird of prey, Esa. 60.8. swift to hear, Jam. 1.19. Cornelius and his Company, when Peter was coming to preach, were ready beforehand to hear what he should say, Act. 10.33. We are all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God, with ver. 24. Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his Kinsmen and near friends.
neither be absent, nor yet backward, but come upon the wing as Dove to their houses when pursued by a bird of prey, Isaiah 60.8. swift to hear, Jam. 1.19. Cornelius and his Company, when Peter was coming to preach, were ready beforehand to hear what he should say, Act. 10.33. We Are all Here present before God, to hear all things that Are commanded thee of God, with ver. 24. Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his Kinsmen and near Friends.
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And it is a great sin in many, to make the Minister and Congregation wait when they will please to appear.
And it is a great since in many, to make the Minister and Congregation wait when they will please to appear.
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2. Wait till he have mercy, Psal. 123.2.
2. Wait till he have mercy, Psalm 123.2.
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Behold, as the eyes of Servants look unto the hand of their Masters, and as the eyes of a Maiden to the hand of her Mistress,
Behold, as the eyes of Servants look unto the hand of their Masters, and as the eyes of a Maiden to the hand of her Mistress,
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so our eyes wait upon the Lord our God, untill that he have mercy upon us.
so our eyes wait upon the Lord our God, until that he have mercy upon us.
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He hath promised great things to his people: but his people must wait for performance.
He hath promised great things to his people: but his people must wait for performance.
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The Vision of comfort will speak at last, and not deceive; but in the mean time we must wait to see when God will please to answer our expectation, Hab. 2.3.
The Vision of Comfort will speak At last, and not deceive; but in the mean time we must wait to see when God will please to answer our expectation, Hab. 2.3.
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And he that believeth must not make haste, so limiting the Holy One of Israel; much less rage or murmure, or be impotent of mind;And he that Believeth must not make haste, so limiting the Holy One of Israel; much less rage or murmur, or be impotent of mind;
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least of all to utter that blaspheming voice, This evil is of the Load, and shall I wait for the Lord any longer? 2 King. 6.33. Remember, it is a mercy to speed at the last;
least of all to utter that blaspheming voice, This evil is of the Load, and shall I wait for the Lord any longer? 2 King. 6.33. remember, it is a mercy to speed At the last;
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if ever we be heard in prayer, it is enough: enough if ever an Isaac be had, or supply, or comfort, or deliverance.
if ever we be herd in prayer, it is enough: enough if ever an Isaac be had, or supply, or Comfort, or deliverance.
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This that I said, We must wait in the way of faith: not only to the second and third watch of the night, but till morning.
This that I said, We must wait in the Way of faith: not only to the second and third watch of the night, but till morning.
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Davids soul waited for the Lord, more then they that wait for the morning, yea more then they that wait for the morning, Psal. 130.6. 3. Wait upon the Office which God or man hath assigned thee unto, Rom. 12.7. If we have received the ministery, let us wait on our ministring: Davids soul waited for the Lord, more then they that wait for the morning, yea more then they that wait for the morning, Psalm 130.6. 3. Wait upon the Office which God or man hath assigned thee unto, Rom. 12.7. If we have received the Ministry, let us wait on our ministering:
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or he that teacheth, on teaching: or he that exhorteth, on exhortation. or he that Teaches, on teaching: or he that exhorteth, on exhortation.
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And by the like reason, a Magistrate must wait on governing, an Housholder on looking to the ways of his Family, a Servant on doing his business painfully and faithfully, a Child in his place, a poor creature in humble walking:
And by the like reason, a Magistrate must wait on governing, an Householder on looking to the ways of his Family, a Servant on doing his business painfully and faithfully, a Child in his place, a poor creature in humble walking:
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In every of which while we serve our Brethren, or dispatch our own affairs;
In every of which while we serve our Brothers, or dispatch our own affairs;
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yet, doing all as we ought, we shall serve the Lord Jesus Christ, and wait on him in the way of our obedience:
yet, doing all as we ought, we shall serve the Lord jesus christ, and wait on him in the Way of our Obedience:
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especially if we make a business of our Calling, and abide upon it, and watch all opportunities for advancing the glory of God, and our own reckoning:
especially if we make a business of our Calling, and abide upon it, and watch all opportunities for advancing the glory of God, and our own reckoning:
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not as those that are in and out, when they have hit into a good way, fickle, uncertain, only good by fits and starts, who are not likely to inherit the promises;
not as those that Are in and out, when they have hit into a good Way, fickle, uncertain, only good by fits and starts, who Are not likely to inherit the promises;
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the promise is to them that are constant, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord:
the promise is to them that Are constant, Unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord:
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and this is the right waiting. 4. Wait for the Lord in the way of his judgments, Esa. 26.8. Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O Lord, have we waited for thee;
and this is the right waiting. 4. Wait for the Lord in the Way of his Judgments, Isaiah 26.8. Yea, in the Way of thy Judgments, Oh Lord, have we waited for thee;
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the desire of our soul is to thy Name, and to the remembrance of thee;
the desire of our soul is to thy Name, and to the remembrance of thee;
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namely, to ma•• good use of afflictions, and learn righteousness by them, as ver. 9. The Inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.
namely, to ma•• good use of afflictions, and Learn righteousness by them, as ver. 9. The Inhabitants of the world will Learn righteousness.
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The Lord sometimes corrects his people, it may be with sore and grievous corrections;
The Lord sometime corrects his people, it may be with soar and grievous corrections;
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yet even then they must abide with him, each one according to his Calling, and study to be better for the sharp Visitation, saying, What would the Lord have me to do? or wherein may I be better,
yet even then they must abide with him, each one according to his Calling, and study to be better for the sharp Visitation, saying, What would the Lord have me to do? or wherein may I be better,
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or do better then I have done? Lord, shew me for what thou contendest with me:
or do better then I have done? Lord, show me for what thou Contendest with me:
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and not only chastise me thus, but teach me out of thy law, that by all thy Discipline I may be blessed at the last, Psal. 94 12. It concerns Gods Children to wait on their Father, not only when he causeth their way to prosper, that they even wash their footsteps in butter,
and not only chastise me thus, but teach me out of thy law, that by all thy Discipline I may be blessed At the last, Psalm 94 12. It concerns God's Children to wait on their Father, not only when he Causes their Way to prosper, that they even wash their footsteps in butter,
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but when he changeth his dispensations toward them, that all is in clouds and storms, and he seems an adversary to them;
but when he changes his dispensations towards them, that all is in Clouds and storms, and he seems an adversary to them;
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for, even then they may be made partakers of his holiness;
for, even then they may be made partakers of his holiness;
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and when they are proved and humbled, he means to do them good in their latter end.
and when they Are proved and humbled, he means to do them good in their latter end.
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5. Wait all the days of thy appointed time, as did Job, chap. 14.14. If a man dye, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.
5. Wait all the days of thy appointed time, as did Job, chap. 14.14. If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.
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It is a great change when death comes, so dye well, is the greatest work we have to do in the world,
It is a great change when death comes, so die well, is the greatest work we have to do in the world,
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and we need to take all our time allotted for our being here, to be fitting our selves for that great change.
and we need to take all our time allotted for our being Here, to be fitting our selves for that great change.
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All will prove little enough, when we are entring into that narrow Wicket, so to pass into another world.
All will prove little enough, when we Are entering into that narrow Wicket, so to pass into Another world.
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And wait till Christ comes to judgment, as the good servant who watcheth for the return of his Lord,And wait till christ comes to judgement, as the good servant who watches for the return of his Lord,
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and will be careful to do up all his work before hand.
and will be careful to do up all his work before hand.
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Christ comes to judge the quick and dead, of all things done in the body, good and evil,
christ comes to judge the quick and dead, of all things done in the body, good and evil,
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and a strict account must be given of all: therefore still wait, and make ready thy accounts.
and a strict account must be given of all: Therefore still wait, and make ready thy accounts.
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And wait till the Bridegroom open the door to the wise Virgins.And wait till the Bridegroom open the door to the wise Virgins.
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And to be able to enter, provide Oil for thy Lamp in time, and Oil that will hold till midnight, that thou may not be put to borrow:
And to be able to enter, provide Oil for thy Lamp in time, and Oil that will hold till midnight, that thou may not be put to borrow:
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there will be no borrowing at that time, Mat. 25.9.
there will be no borrowing At that time, Mathew 25.9.
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The wise answered the foolish, Not so, lest there be not enough for us and you,
The wise answered the foolish, Not so, lest there be not enough for us and you,
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but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for your selves. Yet such foolishness reigns in many who profess to wait for the coming of Christ.but go you rather to them that fell, and buy for your selves. Yet such foolishness reigns in many who profess to wait for the coming of christ.
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A lamp of outward profession they have but not sufficient Oil to feed their Lamp, and so are excluded, and left in the dark.
A lamp of outward profession they have but not sufficient Oil to feed their Lamp, and so Are excluded, and left in the dark.
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They seem good a little in the former part of their life, and then wax r•miss.
They seem good a little in the former part of their life, and then wax r•miss.
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They begin in the spirit, and end in the flesh, either in respect of Doctrine or Practice,
They begin in the Spirit, and end in the Flesh, either in respect of Doctrine or Practice,
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and so they lose all the good they have done, and are found trespassers against the truth which they have basely deserted.
and so they loose all the good they have done, and Are found trespassers against the truth which they have basely deserted.
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Thus we see, who they are that wait on the Lord. And these are they that renew their strength as the Eagles,
Thus we see, who they Are that wait on the Lord. And these Are they that renew their strength as the Eagles,
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and persevere in the good way of God to the end;
and persevere in the good Way of God to the end;
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So the conclusion remains firm, The way whereby the strength of Gods Children is maintained, is their attendance on him in an holy course of faith and obedience.
So the conclusion remains firm, The Way whereby the strength of God's Children is maintained, is their attendance on him in an holy course of faith and Obedience.
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They must wait upon him by faith, expecting the performance of his promises: And they must wait upon him by their obedience, in the use of his Ordinances,
They must wait upon him by faith, expecting the performance of his promises: And they must wait upon him by their Obedience, in the use of his Ordinances,
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as good servants ought to do: and so they shall renew their strength out of all their faintings.
as good Servants ought to do: and so they shall renew their strength out of all their faintings.
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Christians complain sometimes of weakness in their faith, dulness in prayer, hardness of heart, and the like corruptions.
Christians complain sometime of weakness in their faith, dullness in prayer, hardness of heart, and the like corruptions.
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They are ready to faint and be weary in their holy profession. It grieves them, that they proceed no better then they do.
They Are ready to faint and be weary in their holy profession. It grieves them, that they proceed no better then they do.
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They lack but little sometimes to cast up all and make Holyday. Now let such acknowledge and take notice, where their great strength lieth.
They lack but little sometime to cast up all and make Holiday. Now let such acknowledge and take notice, where their great strength lies.
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Faith and obedience will in time remedy all this.
Faith and Obedience will in time remedy all this.
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Let them believe above hope, rather then cast away their confidence, and let them still attend the good Ordinances of God, which he hath sanctified and set apart for their confirmation in grace;
Let them believe above hope, rather then cast away their confidence, and let them still attend the good Ordinances of God, which he hath sanctified and Set apart for their confirmation in grace;
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and in time they shall see all this evil redrest;
and in time they shall see all this evil Redressed;
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they shall meet with a strength they know not whence, but only from God, and this shall increase grace and comfort in their souls,
they shall meet with a strength they know not whence, but only from God, and this shall increase grace and Comfort in their Souls,
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and fortifie them yet more to the day of their Redemption, Esa. 25.9.
and fortify them yet more to the day of their Redemption, Isaiah 25.9.
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It shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God, we have waited for him, and he will save us: It shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God, we have waited for him, and he will save us:
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this is the Lord, we have waited for him, we will be glad, and rejoyce in his salvation; and chap. 26.8. and 30.18. and Dan. 12.12. Blessed is he that waiteth. this is the Lord, we have waited for him, we will be glad, and rejoice in his salvation; and chap. 26.8. and 30.18. and Dan. 12.12. Blessed is he that waits.
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Certainly God will not be wanting to his own wayes, nor fail of his promises made to Believers:
Certainly God will not be wanting to his own ways, nor fail of his promises made to Believers:
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and where is faith to call for them, they shall surely be fulfilled, Psal. 9.18. The needy shall not alway be forgotten:
and where is faith to call for them, they shall surely be fulfilled, Psalm 9.18. The needy shall not always be forgotten:
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the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever; and Psal. 10.17. Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble; thou wilt prepare their heart:
the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever; and Psalm 10.17. Lord, thou hast herd the desire of the humble; thou wilt prepare their heart:
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thou wilt cause thine ear to hear. It is not for his glory, to fail his people;thou wilt cause thine ear to hear. It is not for his glory, to fail his people;
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or if he should, their hearts would fail them, they would fall quite away, their souls would be lost,
or if he should, their hearts would fail them, they would fallen quite away, their Souls would be lost,
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and their holy profession greatly disparaged
and their holy profession greatly disparaged
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Here it may be objected, that many who waited upon God sometime, are grown faint and weary,
Here it may be objected, that many who waited upon God sometime, Are grown faint and weary,
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and have utterly lost all their strength in the matters of Religion.
and have utterly lost all their strength in the matters of Religion.
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Answ. No doubt but hypocrites may quite fall away, it may be turn to be enemies:Answer No doubt but Hypocrites may quite fallen away, it may be turn to be enemies:
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they never waited on God in the way of faith and obedience;
they never waited on God in the Way of faith and Obedience;
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and therefore might well let fall their hopeful beginnings, and plausible forms of religiousness, 1 John 2.19. They went out from us, but they were not of us;
and Therefore might well let fallen their hopeful beginnings, and plausible forms of religiousness, 1 John 2.19. They went out from us, but they were not of us;
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for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us:
for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us:
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but they went out, that they might be made manifest, that they were not all of us. but they went out, that they might be made manifest, that they were not all of us.
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Such are all our Apostates, whether they be become Papists, or Hereticks, or Mockers of Zeal,
Such Are all our Apostates, whither they be become Papists, or Heretics, or Mockers of Zeal,
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or Worldlings, or Persecutors of their godly Brethren, or profane in the course of their lives.
or Worldlings, or Persecutors of their godly Brothers, or profane in the course of their lives.
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But whether may not a true Believer lose his strength, and faint, and be weary? Answ. Though it be a priviledge of the New Covenant, that the grace of Christ in his people shall not fail and be extinguished;
But whither may not a true Believer loose his strength, and faint, and be weary? Answer Though it be a privilege of the New Covenant, that the grace of christ in his people shall not fail and be extinguished;
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yet they have no such priviledge as to flourish and remain still in the same vigor.
yet they have no such privilege as to flourish and remain still in the same vigor.
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Their strength may be weakned, though not annulled.
Their strength may be weakened, though not annulled.
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As in Nature a strong man may become weak by a Disease, or by long fasting,
As in Nature a strong man may become weak by a Disease, or by long fasting,
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or, by much travelling, or the like;
or, by much traveling, or the like;
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so in matters of grace, a tall and lusty Christian may become weak, even as another who is but a Novice and beginner in the School of Christ;
so in matters of grace, a tall and lusty Christian may become weak, even as Another who is but a Novice and beginner in the School of christ;
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I mean for a while, and in some particular thing, not wholly, nor to the end.
I mean for a while, and in Some particular thing, not wholly, nor to the end.
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A Brother may be overtaken in a fault: and another may be tempted in like manner, Gal. 6.1.
A Brother may be overtaken in a fault: and Another may be tempted in like manner, Gal. 6.1.
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And he that thinketh he standeth, must take heed lest he fall. Now in two respects may the strength of a true Christian be much abated:
And he that Thinketh he Stands, must take heed lest he fallen. Now in two respects may the strength of a true Christian be much abated:
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both for his grace, and for his comforts. 1. His graces and gracious behaviour may be much weakned. Ephesus left her first love;
both for his grace, and for his comforts. 1. His graces and gracious behaviour may be much weakened. Ephesus left her First love;
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that is, the measure of love to the Gospel, which she shewed at first receiving it, Rev. 2.4.
that is, the measure of love to the Gospel, which she showed At First receiving it, Rev. 2.4.
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She loved it still, and loved it heartily, as appears by the second Verse, I know thy works, and thy labour,
She loved it still, and loved it heartily, as appears by the second Verse, I know thy works, and thy labour,
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and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear with them that are evil;
and thy patience, and how thou Canst not bear with them that Are evil;
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and thou hast tryed them which say they are Apostles and are not, and hast found them lyars:
and thou hast tried them which say they Are Apostles and Are not, and hast found them liars:
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And hast born, and hast patience, and for my Name sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. And hast born, and hast patience, and for my Name sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.
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But she loved it not so earnestly and heartily, as she did at the beginning. She had need to quicken up her self, and do the first works. So in chap 3.2. fainting Sardis must be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to dye;
But she loved it not so earnestly and heartily, as she did At the beginning. She had need to quicken up her self, and do the First works. So in chap 3.2. fainting Sardis must be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that Are ready to die;
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for, her works were not found perfect before God: they wede not done in that entire manner as formerly they were: So of other graces;
for, her works were not found perfect before God: they weed not done in that entire manner as formerly they were: So of other graces;
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we feel too often, and too much, how our faith, or hope, or patience, or humility,
we feel too often, and too much, how our faith, or hope, or patience, or humility,
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and the rest, do meet with knocks and cracks. We make too many breaches in them.
and the rest, do meet with knocks and cracks. We make too many Breaches in them.
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Sometimes it is too too bad. Our lives are nothing so profitable as they were. The care and watch is broken up in comparison of the former diligence.
Sometime it is too too bad. Our lives Are nothing so profitable as they were. The care and watch is broken up in comparison of the former diligence.
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The tongue is even tyed, and good speech is very rare, over it was heretofore:
The tongue is even tied, and good speech is very rare, over it was heretofore:
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that if we should be still on the losing hand, as we are now and then, we should in time prove very Bankrupts in grace,
that if we should be still on the losing hand, as we Are now and then, we should in time prove very bankrupts in grace,
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and be nothing worth toward God, and toward the salvation of our souls.
and be nothing worth towards God, and towards the salvation of our Souls.
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2. The comforts of a true Christian may be much weakned, that he needs to pray with David, Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation, and, Make me to hear joy and gladness, that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoyce, Psal. 51.8, 12. And often in the Psalms we read an alternation of joy and sorrow;
2. The comforts of a true Christian may be much weakened, that he needs to pray with David, Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation, and, Make me to hear joy and gladness, that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice, Psalm 51.8, 12. And often in the Psalms we read an alternation of joy and sorrow;
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So unto this day Gods Children find great alteration in their comforts:
So unto this day God's Children find great alteration in their comforts:
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they have not the old feelings, they miss the refreshings of the night which formerly they found;
they have not the old feelings, they miss the refreshings of the night which formerly they found;
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they want the joys of the Spirit in the ancient liveliness; their assurances are much decayed;
they want the Joys of the Spirit in the ancient liveliness; their assurances Are much decayed;
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the head now hangs down like a Bullrush which even was lifted up chearfully in looking for the day of Redemption:
the head now hangs down like a Bulrush which even was lifted up cheerfully in looking for the day of Redemption:
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the voice of joy is gone from their dwellings.
the voice of joy is gone from their dwellings.
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All is amort, and in a dump, and the man wonders what is come to him to make him so heavy.
All is amort, and in a dump, and the man wonders what is come to him to make him so heavy.
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He hath worldly comforts as he had before; yea, and he performs the same duties as he did before:
He hath worldly comforts as he had before; yea, and he performs the same duties as he did before:
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yet he hath not the same comfort, either by failing in those duties, or committing some presumptuous sin whereof hitherto he hath not repented,
yet he hath not the same Comfort, either by failing in those duties, or committing Some presumptuous since whereof hitherto he hath not repented,
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as he sees at last, and so recovers his hold of God;
as he sees At last, and so recovers his hold of God;
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but for the present he is very weak, as wanting the joy of the Lord which should be his strength, Neh. 8.10.
but for the present he is very weak, as wanting the joy of the Lord which should be his strength, Neh 8.10.
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But some will ask, How far may the strength of a true Christian be abated? Answ. 1. With Caution;
But Some will ask, How Far may the strength of a true Christian be abated? Answer 1. With Caution;
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the question is not of the being of a Christian, but of his strength. He that is once truly regenerate, is ever regenerate,
the question is not of the being of a Christian, but of his strength. He that is once truly regenerate, is ever regenerate,
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and ever in the state of grace:
and ever in the state of grace:
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Only his grace is not alike strong at all times. 2. Of them that faint, all have not their strength in like manner or measure taken from them,
Only his grace is not alike strong At all times. 2. Of them that faint, all have not their strength in like manner or measure taken from them,
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nor the same Christian every time of fainting. Some are grievous falls, some less; some are lighter fears and sorrows, some heavy.
nor the same Christian every time of fainting. some Are grievous falls, Some less; Some Are lighter fears and sorrows, Some heavy.
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Accordingly there needs more ado to recover some then other.
Accordingly there needs more ado to recover Some then other.
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On some we must have compassion, others we must save with fear, plucking them out of the fire, still putting a difference as the Apostle speaks, Jude 22. 2•. 3. It is lamentable to say,
On Some we must have compassion, Others we must save with Fear, plucking them out of the fire, still putting a difference as the Apostle speaks, U^de 22. 2•. 3. It is lamentable to say,
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how far the strength of a true Christian may be abated.
how Far the strength of a true Christian may be abated.
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For graces, not only the exercise and manifestation of them may be suspended, but even the habits themselves much wasted,
For graces, not only the exercise and manifestation of them may be suspended, but even the habits themselves much wasted,
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and things done which are quite contrary. David failed so far in Charity toward Uriah, that he contrived the murder of him.
and things done which Are quite contrary. David failed so Far in Charity towards Uriah, that he contrived the murder of him.
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Peter failed so far in Charity toward Christ, that he denied and forswore him, and that under a Curse.Peter failed so Far in Charity towards christ, that he denied and forswore him, and that under a Curse.
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So of the Drunkenness of Noah, the Incest of Lot, the rage of Asa against the Prophet,
So of the drunkenness of Noah, the Incest of Lot, the rage of Asa against the Prophet,
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and other mad moods of good men, wherein it was strange to discover so much weakness;
and other mad moods of good men, wherein it was strange to discover so much weakness;
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and it is an horrible stumbling-block to the world, that the Cedars of Lebanon were so shaken;
and it is an horrible stumbling-block to the world, that the Cedars of Lebanon were so shaken;
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which is seen now and then, even at this day. For comforts:
which is seen now and then, even At this day. For comforts:
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they may seem sometimes to be utterly banished from an holy heart, and despair set in the room;
they may seem sometime to be utterly banished from an holy heart, and despair Set in the room;
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witness the time of some spiritual desertion:
witness the time of Some spiritual desertion:
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Oh the Lord hath forgotten to be gracious, and shut up his loving kindness in everlasting displeasure!
O the Lord hath forgotten to be gracious, and shut up his loving kindness in everlasting displeasure!
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Psal. 77.7, 8, 9. David laments mournfully before he recovers the joy of his salvation. Peter weeps bitterly before he gets a good look from Christ again:Psalm 77.7, 8, 9. David laments mournfully before he recovers the joy of his salvation. Peter weeps bitterly before he gets a good look from christ again:
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and then he is shrewdly puzzled with those vexing questions, Peter, lovest thou me? Peter, lovest thou me? Peter, lovest thou me more then these? Good Documents for all the Lords Darlings, to be chary of their joys,
and then he is shrewdly puzzled with those vexing questions, Peter, Lovest thou me? Peter, Lovest thou me? Peter, Lovest thou me more then these? Good Documents for all the lords Darlings, to be chary of their Joys,
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and take heed of lashing out at any time:
and take heed of lashing out At any time:
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take heed of security, take heed of wantonness, take heed of quenching or grieving the Spirit;
take heed of security, take heed of wantonness, take heed of quenching or grieving the Spirit;
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It may cost thee the setting on. Time may be, that neither thy self nor others can afford thee comfort.
It may cost thee the setting on. Time may be, that neither thy self nor Others can afford thee Comfort.
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Neither Reading, nor Praying, nor Fasting, nor all good exercises together can speak a word of peace to thy heart;
Neither Reading, nor Praying, nor Fasting, nor all good exercises together can speak a word of peace to thy heart;
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that is the work of God, and he will take his own time, both to chasten thy disloyalty,
that is the work of God, and he will take his own time, both to chasten thy disloyalty,
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and to turn thy captivity, as he did for Job.
and to turn thy captivity, as he did for Job.
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Here some may be inquisitive to know, what it is that thus takes away the strength of a true Christian. Whereto I say,
Here Some may be inquisitive to know, what it is that thus Takes away the strength of a true Christian. Whereto I say,
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1. It may be, he wants his ordinary meals; and then we know a strong man will grow weak quickly.
1. It may be, he Wants his ordinary meals; and then we know a strong man will grow weak quickly.
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It may be, he is removed from a powerful Ministery which sometimes he lived under: or hears not good Preaching so often as he was wont to do;
It may be, he is removed from a powerful Ministry which sometime he lived under: or hears not good Preaching so often as he was wont to do;
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while he heard duly and daily, he was kept in flesh, and good heart.
while he herd duly and daily, he was kept in Flesh, and good heart.
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Or it may be, he hath cast off his private exercises of reading the Scriptures and other good Books;
Or it may be, he hath cast off his private exercises of reading the Scriptures and other good Books;
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which should both fasten and renew the things delivered in the publick Ministery.
which should both fasten and renew the things Delivered in the public Ministry.
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Or it may be, he prays not by himself so often as he used to do,
Or it may be, he prays not by himself so often as he used to do,
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but is a stranger in the Court of heaven:
but is a stranger in the Court of heaven:
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the Father that sees in secret, doth seldom see him in his Closet, in respect of former days.
the Father that sees in secret, does seldom see him in his Closet, in respect of former days.
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Or it may be, the exercise of fasting is now wholly neglected: he cannot intend it, or it is an harsh exercise:
Or it may be, the exercise of fasting is now wholly neglected: he cannot intend it, or it is an harsh exercise:
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whereas indeed the only cause is, his heart is not so holy and sincere as it was.
whereas indeed the only cause is, his heart is not so holy and sincere as it was.
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Or it may be, he adventures too much, to stand alone in the profession, forsakes the Assemblies of Saints,
Or it may be, he adventures too much, to stand alone in the profession, forsakes the Assemblies of Saints,
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and so meets with that wo, Wo to him that is alone. 2. Too much eagerness upon the world slacks the love of heaven and heavenly things,
and so meets with that woe, Woe to him that is alone. 2. Too much eagerness upon the world slacks the love of heaven and heavenly things,
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as hath been said, Amor amore impeditur; Carnal love either extinguisheth or lesseneth spiritual. Where earthliness is predominant, there is no love at all in sincerity:
as hath been said, Amor amore impeditur; Carnal love either extinguisheth or lessens spiritual. Where earthliness is predominant, there is no love At all in sincerity:
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these Thorns choak the seed of the word. Or where it creeps too much upon a good heart, the love is but weak:
these Thorns choke the seed of the word. Or where it creeps too much upon a good heart, the love is but weak:
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low Thorns do some mischief to the Corn, as in Demas who for a while forsook the Apostle and embraced the present world, 2 Tim. 4.10.
low Thorns do Some mischief to the Corn, as in Demas who for a while forsook the Apostle and embraced the present world, 2 Tim. 4.10.
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Many a good Christian hath found by woful experience, that having too many Irons in the fire,
Many a good Christian hath found by woeful experience, that having too many Irons in the fire,
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or taking too many cares into his head, he hath much withered of his former greenness, and liveliness in grace:
or taking too many Cares into his head, he hath much withered of his former greenness, and liveliness in grace:
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the world hath proved a Step-Mother to better things, as in Martha who was encumbred with many things.
the world hath proved a Step-Mother to better things, as in Martha who was encumbered with many things.
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So of Ambition, itching for repute and credit in the world, till a reproof comes, Seekest thou great things for thy self? seek them not.
So of Ambition, itching for repute and credit in the world, till a reproof comes, Seekest thou great things for thy self? seek them not.
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So complying with evil and carnal men, till the Lord say, Shouldest thou help the ungodly? or be friends with them that hate the Lord? This is one general cause,
So complying with evil and carnal men, till the Lord say, Shouldst thou help the ungodly? or be Friends with them that hate the Lord? This is one general cause,
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why they are not so zealous in age, as when they were young Converts.
why they Are not so zealous in age, as when they were young Converts.
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3. Scandalous or presumptuous sins do waste the Christians strength apace, as in those holy men before rehearsed.
3. Scandalous or presumptuous Sins do waste the Christians strength apace, as in those holy men before rehearsed.
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All sin is of a deadning and hardning nature, and sets the Christian back a little, that he is not so zealous as he should and would be;
All since is of a deadening and hardening nature, and sets the Christian back a little, that he is not so zealous as he should and would be;
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as a Dog at his heels, keeping him from running. But while it is only of infirmity, it little hinders him in his course;
as a Dog At his heels, keeping him from running. But while it is only of infirmity, it little hinders him in his course;
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God is easily intreated to assist him, and continue the guidance of his Spirit: and even by such rubs he gets ground daily.
God is Easily entreated to assist him, and continue the guidance of his Spirit: and even by such rubs he gets ground daily.
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But when the conscience is deeply wounded, when the light is notoriously resisted, when the heart smites and yet he will rush on, this shall cost him dear;
But when the conscience is deeply wounded, when the Light is notoriously resisted, when the heart smites and yet he will rush on, this shall cost him dear;
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now grace goes away exceedingly, and comfort with the grace;
now grace Goes away exceedingly, and Comfort with the grace;
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now he is become weak as another man, and God hath some sharp correction in store for him, to set him in his right wits again.
now he is become weak as Another man, and God hath Some sharp correction in store for him, to Set him in his right wits again.
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You know what evils followed David upon those scandals.
You know what evils followed David upon those scandals.
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God will redeem his own glory, and the honor of holy profession, with the sorrows of his evil servants.
God will Redeem his own glory, and the honour of holy profession, with the sorrows of his evil Servants.
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4. Sometimes it is not for scandalous or presumptuous sins that the Lord forsakes his servants;
4. Sometime it is not for scandalous or presumptuous Sins that the Lord forsakes his Servants;
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but their unthankfulness for former graces, and comforts, and mercies received. They used them securely, and gave not him the glory, as he expected and deserved;
but their unthankfulness for former graces, and comforts, and Mercies received. They used them securely, and gave not him the glory, as he expected and deserved;
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and therefore he leaves them for a while, and it may be, whips their own consciences.
and Therefore he leaves them for a while, and it may be, whips their own Consciences.
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They shall learn by the want, what it was to have so much grace and comfort,
They shall Learn by the want, what it was to have so much grace and Comfort,
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and may say as Psal. 102.23. He weakned my strength in the way: he shortned my days.
and may say as Psalm 102.23. He weakened my strength in the Way: he shortened my days.
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He takes a kind of revenge for the great unkindness. This is the ordinary case of many, who keep their ways and lives somewhat fair, yet heavy and heartless.
He Takes a kind of revenge for the great unkindness. This is the ordinary case of many, who keep their ways and lives somewhat fair, yet heavy and heartless.
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Having been unthankful, they are now left to this indifferency. 5. Temptation may do much.
Having been unthankful, they Are now left to this indifferency. 5. Temptation may do much.
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Never were the Philistine so watchful to bind Samson, and know where his great strength lay, that they might deprive him of it,
Never were the Philistine so watchful to bind samson, and know where his great strength lay, that they might deprive him of it,
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as the Devil is busie to rob and spoil us of our spiritual strength.
as the devil is busy to rob and spoil us of our spiritual strength.
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For this he watcheth continually, and if he can come unobserved, while we are secure and mindless of him, he preys upon us exceedingly.
For this he watches continually, and if he can come unobserved, while we Are secure and mindless of him, he preys upon us exceedingly.
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So he weakned our first Parents, when they were much stronger then we are; and David, that he numbred the people;
So he weakened our First Parents, when they were much Stronger then we Are; and David, that he numbered the people;
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and Peter, that he was almost blown away like chaff. These are the ordinary suckers that draw out much of the Life-bloud of true Christians.
and Peter, that he was almost blown away like chaff. These Are the ordinary suckers that draw out much of the Lifeblood of true Christians.
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It shall be our wisdom, every one to examine his own heart and estate, so to see how far he is decayed in the Trade of godliness,
It shall be our Wisdom, every one to examine his own heart and estate, so to see how Far he is decayed in the Trade of godliness,
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and find out the true and proper cause of such languishing; that so he may do afterward what is fit to be done, by repentance, prayer,
and find out the true and proper cause of such languishing; that so he may do afterwards what is fit to be done, by Repentance, prayer,
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and more care in the use of holy means appointed for the regaining of his strength.
and more care in the use of holy means appointed for the regaining of his strength.
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Consider, it is miserable, to have ones spiritual strength so weakned; even as miserable as to become poor after great wealthiness, or sickly after great healthiness:
Consider, it is miserable, to have ones spiritual strength so weakened; even as miserable as to become poor After great wealthiness, or sickly After great healthiness:
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A lamentable change, will nature and reason say: and grace will teach a godly man to say likewise of spirituals.
A lamentable change, will nature and reason say: and grace will teach a godly man to say likewise of spirituals.
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By faith the Elders out of weakness were made strong, and waxed valiant in fight, Heb. 11.34.
By faith the Elders out of weakness were made strong, and waxed valiant in fight, Hebrew 11.34.
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And this man of strong is become weak, and fainteth in fighting the battels of the Lord. How is he decayed!
And this man of strong is become weak, and fainteth in fighting the battles of the Lord. How is he decayed!
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Oh this woful bankruptness of the soul, whither doth it tend!
O this woeful bankruptness of the soul, whither does it tend!
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and what will be the end of these things, unless the wiser course be taken in time!
and what will be the end of these things, unless the Wiser course be taken in time!
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Christians, it concerns us much to lament and bewail this faintness, whatever it is found in any.
Christians, it concerns us much to lament and bewail this faintness, whatever it is found in any.
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Say not therefore, I am safe in the main, I cannot fall from grace, I may do well enough though I be weaker then I was.
Say not Therefore, I am safe in the main, I cannot fallen from grace, I may do well enough though I be Weaker then I was.
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O who would miss so many comforts of the Spirit, as such a one must miss!
O who would miss so many comforts of the Spirit, as such a one must miss!
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or walk so heavily as such a one must walk! it may be, feel so many terrours as such a one must feel!
or walk so heavily as such a one must walk! it may be, feel so many terrors as such a one must feel!
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that there is but little difference between hell and him, and he lets go that perswasion concerning perseverance,
that there is but little difference between hell and him, and he lets go that persuasion Concerning perseverance,
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and hath some cause to doubt and fear he shall fall quite away.
and hath Some cause to doubt and Fear he shall fallen quite away.
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I say, who would be in such a woful case? Therefore it is time to renew thy repentance,
I say, who would be in such a woeful case? Therefore it is time to renew thy Repentance,
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and thy covenant, and thy endeavours in footing it along in the ways of God;
and thy Covenant, and thy endeavours in footing it along in the ways of God;
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as now toward a Sacrament, the Lord offers thee new strength, and more occasions to recover what is decayed since the last Sacrament:
as now towards a Sacrament, the Lord offers thee new strength, and more occasions to recover what is decayed since the last Sacrament:
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he spreads his Table for thee again, and hath kild his fatlings: all is prepared and ready, only be not thou unprepared and unready, &c.
he spreads his Table for thee again, and hath killed his fatlings: all is prepared and ready, only be not thou unprepared and unready, etc.
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Know the only comfort is to them that take notice of their fainting, and bewail it, and would fain redress it.
Know the only Comfort is to them that take notice of their fainting, and bewail it, and would fain redress it.
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Our Text saith, They shall renew their strength: Though their strength do decay at times, yet it shall be renewed;
Our Text Says, They shall renew their strength: Though their strength do decay At times, yet it shall be renewed;
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the labour that they take against a Sacrament, shall not be lost: therefore go in faith, and go with confidence;
the labour that they take against a Sacrament, shall not be lost: Therefore go in faith, and go with confidence;
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this is a promise, and shall surely be performed: Thou waitest on the Lord, therefore thou shalt renew thy strength.
this is a promise, and shall surely be performed: Thou waitest on the Lord, Therefore thou shalt renew thy strength.
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Heed and believe it, and hear no accusing voices to the contrary, either of the Devil or of thine own unbelieving heart.
Heed and believe it, and hear no accusing voices to the contrary, either of the devil or of thine own unbelieving heart.
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Say not, I often grow weak after I have been strong; therefore I fear whether ever I shall come to that pitch and stature in grace,
Say not, I often grow weak After I have been strong; Therefore I Fear whither ever I shall come to that pitch and stature in grace,
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or comfort, which sometimes I had. Know it is our condition in this life, still to ebb and flow;
or Comfort, which sometime I had. Know it is our condition in this life, still to ebb and flow;
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in heaven only we renew not our strength.
in heaven only we renew not our strength.
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And divers Saints have relapsed, as we see in the Spouse, Cant. 3. and 5. And the promises here are indefinite:
And diverse Saints have relapsed, as we see in the Spouse, Cant 3. and 5. And the promises Here Are indefinite:
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after Relapses strength shall be renewed as well as in other cases; though perhaps with more ado.
After Relapses strength shall be renewed as well as in other cases; though perhaps with more ado.
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Only follow on, and pray still: one day thou shalt say as David, Psal. 138.3. in the day when I cryed, thou answeredst me, and strengthnedst me with strength in my soul.
Only follow on, and pray still: one day thou shalt say as David, Psalm 138.3. in the day when I cried, thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
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And it is greater glory to God, to preserve so weak a Vessel as thou art to his heavenly Kingdom, having said, My grace is sufficient for thee, my strength is made perfect in weakness, 2 Cor. 12.9.
And it is greater glory to God, to preserve so weak a Vessel as thou art to his heavenly Kingdom, having said, My grace is sufficient for thee, my strength is made perfect in weakness, 2 Cor. 12.9.
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If we be strong in the Lord and the power of his might, we are safe, we are sure to do well enough.
If we be strong in the Lord and the power of his might, we Are safe, we Are sure to do well enough.
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Troubled we may be, and shall be. The Devil, and the World, and the Flesh will provide us troubles:
Troubled we may be, and shall be. The devil, and the World, and the Flesh will provide us Troubles:
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but in all this Conflict we shall stand, and in the end overcome, and in overcoming is the Crown and Glory.
but in all this Conflict we shall stand, and in the end overcome, and in overcoming is the Crown and Glory.
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To him that overcome, will I give such and such mercies. To him that overcome, will I give such and such Mercies.
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Now all this serves for Information, Consolation, and Exhortation. USE. I. INformation in two things: If those things stand for truths according to the Scripture,
Now all this serves for Information, Consolation, and Exhortation. USE. I. INformation in two things: If those things stand for truths according to the Scripture,
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1. Hereby is established the Doctrine of Saints perseverance in the estate of grace, whereinto they are brought at their conversion.
1. Hereby is established the Doctrine of Saints perseverance in the estate of grace, whereinto they Are brought At their conversion.
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When they are once regenerate, and wait on the Lord as before, they are sure to continue in that holy and happy estate to the end; yea to an endless glory.
When they Are once regenerate, and wait on the Lord as before, they Are sure to continue in that holy and happy estate to the end; yea to an endless glory.
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Now and Ever; I speak not any thing to magnifie our selves and our pure naturals, as some have pratled:Now and Ever; I speak not any thing to magnify our selves and our pure naturals, as Some have prattled:
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but only to advance the grace of God in Christ, by whom we are able to do all things.
but only to advance the grace of God in christ, by whom we Are able to do all things.
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And we say, It is vain whatsoever the Adversaries object concerning a mans own weakness, that he is apt to fall into gross sins,
And we say, It is vain whatsoever the Adversaries Object Concerning a men own weakness, that he is apt to fallen into gross Sins,
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and shake off the grace of God, and become no sheep, no Member of Christ, no Child of God, no Heir of Heaven.
and shake off the grace of God, and become no sheep, no Member of christ, no Child of God, no Heir of Heaven.
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True, of himself he is apt to do so, and there is no other likelihood, but if a Christian were left to himself, he would fall both fearfully and finally.
True, of himself he is apt to do so, and there is no other likelihood, but if a Christian were left to himself, he would fallen both fearfully and finally.
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We have an evil heart of unbelief to depart from the living God, and are not sufficient of our selves to persevere in the good estate wherein we are set.
We have an evil heart of unbelief to depart from the living God, and Are not sufficient of our selves to persevere in the good estate wherein we Are Set.
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But what saith our Doctrine? the strength whereby a true Christian standeth, is a strength above that of Nature, even most refined.
But what Says our Doctrine? the strength whereby a true Christian Stands, is a strength above that of Nature, even most refined.
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It is a borrowed strength, a strength derived from God, and will suffice him against all his weaknesses,
It is a borrowed strength, a strength derived from God, and will suffice him against all his Weaknesses,
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and all oppositions from hell and the world.
and all oppositions from hell and the world.
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It will work so strongly in his heart, that he will not fall away, will not become a Goat when he was a Sheep, will not run out of the sheepfold, will not of a Child of God become a Child of the Devil,
It will work so strongly in his heart, that he will not fallen away, will not become a Goat when he was a Sheep, will not run out of the sheepfold, will not of a Child of God become a Child of the devil,
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nor lose the possession of heaven which he hath had in his eye to quicken and encourage him in his way.
nor loose the possession of heaven which he hath had in his eye to quicken and encourage him in his Way.
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The fear of God is so put into his heart, that he neither can nor will depart from him.
The Fear of God is so put into his heart, that he neither can nor will depart from him.
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The gifts and calling of God are without repentance. God will never repent, that he so revealed himself to the Elect;
The Gifts and calling of God Are without Repentance. God will never Repent, that he so revealed himself to the Elect;
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and the Elect (by grace) shall never repent.
and the Elect (by grace) shall never Repent.
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2. The world is hereby convinced and condemned of passing rash and erroneous judgment upon the godly,
2. The world is hereby convinced and condemned of passing rash and erroneous judgement upon the godly,
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because of their falls and failings: Oh they are Hypocrites, Dissemblers, make a shew of Religion, and talk much of profession;
Because of their falls and failings: O they Are Hypocrites, Dissemblers, make a show of Religion, and talk much of profession;
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but see how they do the contrary! But beware of Blasphemy:
but see how they do the contrary! But beware of Blasphemy:
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It were good to hush and be silent, and not condemn the Generation of Gods Children.
It were good to hush and be silent, and not condemn the Generation of God's Children.
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Know, the Christian may be true, though weak: or he may be strong, though weak in this or that particular;
Know, the Christian may be true, though weak: or he may be strong, though weak in this or that particular;
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his God is able to raise him again, and make him stand, Rom. 14 4. His strength shall be renewed, when another with his meer civilities and formalities shall fall, and fall without recovery.
his God is able to raise him again, and make him stand, Rom. 14 4. His strength shall be renewed, when Another with his mere civilities and formalities shall fallen, and fallen without recovery.
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I marvel what these would have said if they had lived in the days of David, and seen him so scandalous in the matter of Ur•ah. Were they not Gods enemies, who blasphemed because of those sins? 2 Sam. 12.14. By this deed thou hast caused the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme.
I marvel what these would have said if they had lived in the days of David, and seen him so scandalous in the matter of Ur•ah. Were they not God's enemies, who blasphemed Because of those Sins? 2 Sam. 12.14. By this deed thou hast caused the enemies of the Lord to Blaspheme.
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It were time for all our Mockers and Censurers to repent bitterly. USE. II. THis stability of a godly mans estate ministers singular comfort to all who upon good evidence have owned and applyed Gods mercy to their poor hearts.
It were time for all our Mockers and Censurers to Repent bitterly. USE. II THis stability of a godly men estate Ministers singular Comfort to all who upon good evidence have owned and applied God's mercy to their poor hearts.
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Their comfort is, that they stand not by their own strength, nor such a strength as men of the world stand by,
Their Comfort is, that they stand not by their own strength, nor such a strength as men of the world stand by,
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but a surpassing and excellent strength which shall carry them bravely through the briars to a place of rest and glory.
but a surpassing and excellent strength which shall carry them bravely through the briers to a place of rest and glory.
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True ye bear about you a weak and mortal body, and beside, a sinful flesh which grieves you more then the other;
True you bear about you a weak and Mortal body, and beside, a sinful Flesh which grieves you more then the other;
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and ye fear sometimes that ye shall never hold out in the work of God to the end and blessed reward prepared for the Saints.
and you Fear sometime that you shall never hold out in the work of God to the end and blessed reward prepared for the Saints.
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But pluck up your hearts, and follow on carefully and conscionably in the use of means to attain the Resurrection of the just.
But pluck up your hearts, and follow on carefully and Conscionably in the use of means to attain the Resurrection of the just.
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Herein ye labour and sweat and fear, and only faint not; and ye find many discouragements on earth, and from hell.
Herein you labour and sweat and Fear, and only faint not; and you find many discouragements on earth, and from hell.
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Well, your labour shall not be in vain in the Lord: and know, It is not your own strength that must do it, but his;
Well, your labour shall not be in vain in the Lord: and know, It is not your own strength that must do it, but his;
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as the quarrel and battel is not yours, but his;
as the quarrel and battle is not yours, but his;
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thousands shall fall on your right hand, and ten thousands on the left, but you shall escape,
thousands shall fallen on your right hand, and ten thousands on the left, but you shall escape,
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as here it is said, Even the youths shall faint and be weary; but they that wait on the Lord, shall renew their strength.
as Here it is said, Even the youths shall faint and be weary; but they that wait on the Lord, shall renew their strength.
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He that believes, hath the witness in himself;
He that believes, hath the witness in himself;
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and he hath the fountain of life in himself, even the Spirit of grace as living waters, which shall refresh his soul in every year of drought.
and he hath the fountain of life in himself, even the Spirit of grace as living waters, which shall refresh his soul in every year of drought.
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Only believe, and thou shalt surely be established.
Only believe, and thou shalt surely be established.
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Remember, flesh indeed is an enemy, but mortified, and God hath given us the Victory through Christ our Lord.
remember, Flesh indeed is an enemy, but mortified, and God hath given us the Victory through christ our Lord.
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More, as grace will make it;
More, as grace will make it;
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our corruption of nature shall further the work of God in us, by making us low in our own eyes,
our corruption of nature shall further the work of God in us, by making us low in our own eyes,
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and driving us to the means whereby we may be strengthned.
and driving us to the means whereby we may be strengthened.
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It makes us earnest in prayer to get a supply from heaven which we cannot find upon earth.
It makes us earnest in prayer to get a supply from heaven which we cannot find upon earth.
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It preserves an Appetite to the word, which is the main Cordial to revive a Christian heart now fainting.
It preserves an Appetite to the word, which is the main Cordial to revive a Christian heart now fainting.
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It sends him often to the Lords Table, where he may have a good Meals meat for the strengthning of his faith, and comforting of his soul.
It sends him often to the lords Table, where he may have a good Meals meat for the strengthening of his faith, and comforting of his soul.
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As likewise to the Society of the godly: to reading and other props which God in love hath provided to uphold him.
As likewise to the Society of the godly: to reading and other props which God in love hath provided to uphold him.
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Object. There is a power from hell which opposeth this power of grace;Object. There is a power from hell which Opposeth this power of grace;
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and may not this one time or other throw the Christian quite upon his back? can Principalities and Powers do nothing, think you?
and may not this one time or other throw the Christian quite upon his back? can Principalities and Powers do nothing, think you?
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Answ. Nothing, so as to foil or vanquish this strong grace of God in the Saints.Answer Nothing, so as to foil or vanquish this strong grace of God in the Saints.
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It is a mighty power indeed, but created, and infinitely inferiour to that Divine Power whereby a true Christian subsisteth.
It is a mighty power indeed, but created, and infinitely inferior to that Divine Power whereby a true Christian subsisteth.
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The Devil is a chained enemy, infatuated, vanquished;
The devil is a chained enemy, infatuated, vanquished;
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and while Gods people are w•lling to resist, he will surely uphold them in the fight unto Victory:
and while God's people Are w•lling to resist, he will surely uphold them in the fight unto Victory:
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the God of peace will tread Satan under their feet shortly;
the God of peace will tread Satan under their feet shortly;
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and they may be perswaded as Paul, that neither Principalities nor Powers, nor any other creatures shall be ever able to separate them from the love of God in Jesus Christ, Rom. 8 38, 39. More comfort yet, in •hrist that loved them they shall be more then Conquerors;
and they may be persuaded as Paul, that neither Principalities nor Powers, nor any other creatures shall be ever able to separate them from the love of God in jesus christ, Rom. 8 38, 39. More Comfort yet, in •hrist that loved them they shall be more then Conquerors;
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the strength which was at any time abated, shall be renewed again, and God will perfect the work which he once began, Psal. 138.7, 8. See some particulars.
the strength which was At any time abated, shall be renewed again, and God will perfect the work which he once began, Psalm 138.7, 8. See Some particulars.
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1. The Christian is sometimes strong in faith, and gives much glory to God, and gains much chearfulness to himself,
1. The Christian is sometime strong in faith, and gives much glory to God, and gains much cheerfulness to himself,
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even the full assurance of faith:
even the full assurance of faith:
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By which he rests in the love of God with an holy security, much joy, many triumphs over hell and Satan;
By which he rests in the love of God with an holy security, much joy, many Triumphos over hell and Satan;
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these enemies are despised as feeble Philistines, not able to hurt him.
these enemies Are despised as feeble philistines, not able to hurt him.
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He got so much ground by the last Sacrament, and by his course of prayer, reading,
He god so much ground by the last Sacrament, and by his course of prayer, reading,
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and godly exercises, that he cared not if he dyed presently, in respect of himself and the safety of his own soul.
and godly exercises, that he cared not if he died presently, in respect of himself and the safety of his own soul.
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But after awhile comes a cloud over his spirit, and he is fain to let go much of his confidence.
But After awhile comes a cloud over his Spirit, and he is fain to let go much of his confidence.
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Yet he gets up again in little time; his strength is renewed and he grows as confident as before:
Yet he gets up again in little time; his strength is renewed and he grows as confident as before:
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witness those Vicissitudes of joy and sorrow in David, Psal. 30. the whole.
witness those Vicissitudes of joy and sorrow in David, Psalm 30. the Whole.
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2. Patience is a strong grace, such as whereby a Christian can possesse his soul in hard times, and distractul occasions, Luke 21.19. Sometimes he is not troubled though he be mightily provoked:
2. Patience is a strong grace, such as whereby a Christian can possess his soul in hard times, and distractul occasions, Lycia 21.19. Sometime he is not troubled though he be mightily provoked:
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great occasion disquiets him not, nor removes him from his principles; whereof Job is a notable example.
great occasion disquiets him not, nor removes him from his principles; whereof Job is a notable Exampl.
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Yet afterward (as in him) great breaches are made, and the soul even lost by impatience.
Yet afterwards (as in him) great Breaches Are made, and the soul even lost by impatience.
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Yet, as in him, the end is with submission and quietness; Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and what end the Lord gave.
Yet, as in him, the end is with submission and quietness; You have herd of the patience of Job, and what end the Lord gave.
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3. The prayer of faith is omnipotent, as Luther called it;
3. The prayer of faith is omnipotent, as Luther called it;
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a godly man sometimes wrestles hard and prevailes much with God, and gets much comfort at the Throne of grace;
a godly man sometime wrestles hard and prevails much with God, and gets much Comfort At the Throne of grace;
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a large and almost sensible answer to his prayers, a firm assurance of the love of God, and a part in Christ.
a large and almost sensible answer to his Prayers, a firm assurance of the love of God, and a part in christ.
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Take him at such a time, he is the most resolute man living, ready to do or suffer any thing, prepared for any condition.
Take him At such a time, he is the most resolute man living, ready to do or suffer any thing, prepared for any condition.
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Yet sometimes his hands hang down as much as Moses, and with many intercourses of valour and weakness he gets the victory over all the Amalekites in hell.
Yet sometime his hands hang down as much as Moses, and with many intercourses of valour and weakness he gets the victory over all the Amalekites in hell.
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4. In respect of the spiritual warfare; a Christian is strong in the Lord and the power of his might:
4. In respect of the spiritual warfare; a Christian is strong in the Lord and the power of his might:
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having put on the whole Armor of God, sometimes he weilds it stoutly and wisely,
having put on the Whole Armour of God, sometime he wields it stoutly and wisely,
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and acquits himself bravely for the honour of his Captain, and his own discharge, safety, glory;
and acquits himself bravely for the honour of his Captain, and his own discharge, safety, glory;
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prosperity inveigles him not, adversity affrights him not: neither friends allure him from God and duty, nor enemies terrifie him:
Prosperity inveigles him not, adversity affrights him not: neither Friends allure him from God and duty, nor enemies terrify him:
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his watchfulness and jealousie over his heart makes him invincible;
his watchfulness and jealousy over his heart makes him invincible;
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you would think ye saw some Alexander conquering the world, or some Joshua driving down Kingdoms and Cities before him.
you would think you saw Some Alexander conquering the world, or Some joshua driving down Kingdoms and Cities before him.
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Yet sometimes Satan gets an advantage against him, as over the Incestuous person and the other Corinthians, 2 Cor. 2.11. The man either lay snorting in his great sin, or was ready to be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow:
Yet sometime Satan gets an advantage against him, as over the Incestuous person and the other Corinthians, 2 Cor. 2.11. The man either lay snorting in his great since, or was ready to be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow:
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and they either neglected holy Discipline altogether, or else held him too long under that terrible censure of Excommunication:
and they either neglected holy Discipline altogether, or Else held him too long under that terrible censure of Excommunication:
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Yet both he and they came into right order again, chap. 7.7, 8, 9, 10, 11. And so other of the Lords Warriors;
Yet both he and they Come into right order again, chap. 7.7, 8, 9, 10, 11. And so other of the lords Warriors;
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they forsake the field sometimes, but soon get courage, and soon return to the field afresh.
they forsake the field sometime, but soon get courage, and soon return to the field afresh.
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5. In respect of active obedience;
5. In respect of active Obedience;
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sometimes the life is very press and strict and unblameable, and profitable, the ways very fair, a very good mixture of zeal and discretion;
sometime the life is very press and strict and unblameable, and profitable, the ways very fair, a very good mixture of zeal and discretion;
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good Husbandry and heavenly-mindedness are well matcht together, that the man is even a Mirror in his place;
good Husbandry and Heavenly-mindedness Are well matched together, that the man is even a Mirror in his place;
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many may take example by him, many bless God for him, and few can do better then he doth:
many may take Exampl by him, many bless God for him, and few can do better then he does:
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And if he could keep at this stay, he should live like an Angel upon earth.
And if he could keep At this stay, he should live like an Angel upon earth.
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But after a while the doating fit comes, and all is off the hooks:
But After a while the doting fit comes, and all is off the hooks:
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he is either scandalous with David, or secure with the Spouse in the Canticles. A great flaw and gap is made till all be ashamed of him, and he weary of himself.
he is either scandalous with David, or secure with the Spouse in the Canticles. A great flaw and gap is made till all be ashamed of him, and he weary of himself.
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A woful pickle, and damnable, but that he recovers all;
A woeful pickle, and damnable, but that he recovers all;
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as Peter, for a while a Turn-Coat, but by and by a Penitent, and at last a Martyr.
as Peter, for a while a Turn-Coat, but by and by a Penitent, and At last a Martyr.
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6. The joy of the Lord is our strength, Neh. 8.10. Sometimes we take much comfort in God, go about his work very chearfully, and pass not for small rubs that lie in our way, no nor great ones:
6. The joy of the Lord is our strength, Neh 8.10. Sometime we take much Comfort in God, go about his work very cheerfully, and pass not for small rubs that lie in our Way, no nor great ones:
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it sufficeth that God is gracious, and we shall have joy and glory enough in heaven.
it Suffices that God is gracious, and we shall have joy and glory enough in heaven.
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But this bright-shining day suffers obscurity by a cloud, when the Lord withdraweth a little.
But this bright-shining day suffers obscurity by a cloud, when the Lord withdraweth a little.
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Yet toward Evening it waxeth as bright as ever it was, as the Martyrs at the stake after Recantations.
Yet towards Evening it Waxes as bright as ever it was, as the Martyrs At the stake After Recantations.
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In every thing, with a true Christian there is a recovery of losses to be made;
In every thing, with a true Christian there is a recovery of losses to be made;
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it is like the dead root of Jesse, yet budding:
it is like the dead root of Jesse, yet budding:
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or as a Wheat-Corn, dead in Winter, but putting forth much strength in the Summer against the Harvest.
or as a Wheat-Corn, dead in Winter, but putting forth much strength in the Summer against the Harvest.
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And this power of renewing his strength comes chiefly from God, who saith such shall renew their strength; and secondarily from themselves, who being acted by grace will be willing all along to help themselves:
And this power of renewing his strength comes chiefly from God, who Says such shall renew their strength; and secondarily from themselves, who being acted by grace will be willing all along to help themselves:
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and so the Lord gets the honor of renewing their strength, and themselves get much comfort by it.
and so the Lord gets the honour of renewing their strength, and themselves get much Comfort by it.
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Do ye yet want any more comfort? Then see a little, how this waiting on God and renewing of strength may stand you in stead against all those fears,
Do you yet want any more Comfort? Then see a little, how this waiting on God and renewing of strength may stand you in stead against all those fears,
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and cares, and troubles, which at times ye are subject unto.
and Cares, and Troubles, which At times you Are Subject unto.
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No Prince when a Battel hath gone against him, is so sure to recruit his forces,
No Prince when a Battle hath gone against him, is so sure to recruit his forces,
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and joyn issue again with the enemy, as the Believer is sure by waiting on his God to renew his strength,
and join issue again with the enemy, as the Believer is sure by waiting on his God to renew his strength,
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and recover all he hath lost: and if he fear, it is more then his good estate alloweth: as for instance.
and recover all he hath lost: and if he Fear, it is more then his good estate alloweth: as for instance.
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1. Some good souls are afraid they shall never hold on to the end:
1. some good Souls Are afraid they shall never hold on to the end:
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they have gone a good way in Religion, but are so wearyish in themselves, and find the world run so strong against them, that they doubt they shall not overcome,
they have gone a good Way in Religion, but Are so wearyish in themselves, and find the world run so strong against them, that they doubt they shall not overcome,
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and then they must lose their Crown.
and then they must loose their Crown.
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To whom I reply, This and other places assure us of sufficient grounds for perseverance in the state of grace;
To whom I reply, This and other places assure us of sufficient grounds for perseverance in the state of grace;
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We stand by the everlasting love and compassion and covenant of our God.
We stand by the everlasting love and compassion and Covenant of our God.
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We stand by the grace of a Mediator, and so are better able to hold on then was Adam in innocency.
We stand by the grace of a Mediator, and so Are better able to hold on then was Adam in innocency.
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We stand by the strength and conduct of the Almighty Spirit of God, who will never forsake us,
We stand by the strength and conduct of the Almighty Spirit of God, who will never forsake us,
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but abide with us for ever.
but abide with us for ever.
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We stand by the invincible power of faith, which through the mercy of God is able to keep us unto salvation.
We stand by the invincible power of faith, which through the mercy of God is able to keep us unto salvation.
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We stand by vertue of the word, that Immortal and Incorruptible seed which endureth for ever.
We stand by virtue of the word, that Immortal and Incorruptible seed which Endureth for ever.
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And the seed of God so abideth in us, that we shall not fall away, neither totally nor finally.
And the seed of God so Abideth in us, that we shall not fallen away, neither totally nor finally.
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If so, what ground for these fears or faintings? 2. Some old Disciples are much troubled with the infirmities of old age, in mind, or body, or both;
If so, what ground for these fears or faintings? 2. some old Disciples Are much troubled with the infirmities of old age, in mind, or body, or both;
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and are even weary of themselves, and perform Religious duties but wearishly:
and Are even weary of themselves, and perform Religious duties but wearishly:
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they are willing still to wait upon their God, but cannot tell whether they shall be accepted or no,
they Are willing still to wait upon their God, but cannot tell whither they shall be accepted or no,
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or enabled to go on to Victory.
or enabled to go on to Victory.
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Answ. Yet shall such be holpen with a little help, Dan. 11 34. Little in their sense and apprehension, but not in it self:Answer Yet shall such be helped with a little help, Dan. 11 34. Little in their sense and apprehension, but not in it self:
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it is the power of God, whereby they are kept to salvation; and we know, that the weakness of God is stronger then men.
it is the power of God, whereby they Are kept to salvation; and we know, that the weakness of God is Stronger then men.
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We know also, that God hath enlarged his power and all his excellencies for the good of his Chosen, Esa. 46.3, 4. Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are born by me from the belly, which are carryed from the womb;
We know also, that God hath enlarged his power and all his excellencies for the good of his Chosen, Isaiah 46.3, 4. Harken unto me, Oh house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which Are born by me from the belly, which Are carried from the womb;
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And even to your old age I am he, and even to hoar haires I will carry you.
And even to your old age I am he, and even to hoar hairs I will carry you.
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I have made, and I will bear, and I will carry, and will deliver you. I have made, and I will bear, and I will carry, and will deliver you.
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Good comfort to them whose understanding and memory fails them, with legs and senses, and all that is of nature,
Good Comfort to them whose understanding and memory fails them, with legs and Senses, and all that is of nature,
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and weather offends them whether hot or cold, and much ado they have to hold out with cheariness a little longer.
and weather offends them whither hight or cold, and much ado they have to hold out with cheeriness a little longer.
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Yet in their God they shall find a supply both of strength and comfort, to carry them to their journies end;
Yet in their God they shall find a supply both of strength and Comfort, to carry them to their journeys end;
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Only let them pray, and it shall be done for them.
Only let them pray, and it shall be done for them.
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Plead as David, Psal. 71 9, 12, 17, 18. Cast me not off in the time of old age:
Plead as David, Psalm 71 9, 12, 17, 18. Cast me not off in the time of old age:
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forsake me not when my strength faileth. O God, 〈 ◊ 〉 not far from me.
forsake me not when my strength Faileth. O God, 〈 ◊ 〉 not Far from me.
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I will go in the strength of the Lord God.
I will go in the strength of the Lord God.
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O God, thou hast taught me from my youth, and hitherto I have declared thy wondrous works.
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth, and hitherto I have declared thy wondrous works.
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Now also when I am old and gray-headed, O Lord forsake me not, untill I have shewed thy strength unto this generation,
Now also when I am old and Gray-headed, Oh Lord forsake me not, until I have showed thy strength unto this generation,
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and thy power to every one that is to come. and thy power to every one that is to come.
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Where note by the way, what is the proper and chief end of desiring long life,
Where note by the Way, what is the proper and chief end of desiring long life,
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or the assistance of God in our way:
or the assistance of God in our Way:
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It is that we may the better advance the glory of God, and serve our generation according to his counsel.
It is that we may the better advance the glory of God, and serve our generation according to his counsel.
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3. Another is even tyred out with Satanical temptations and accusations, and doubts that one time or other he shall fall by the hand of this hellish enemy.
3. another is even tired out with Satanical temptations and accusations, and doubts that one time or other he shall fallen by the hand of this hellish enemy.
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Oh how black, and cunning, and incessant his fiery darts are! and himself in the mean time very weak and simple, and easie to be over-reached.
O how black, and cunning, and incessant his fiery darts Are! and himself in the mean time very weak and simple, and easy to be overreached.
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Can there be any hope of carrying the Victory? Answ. Yes, because thy Captain hath said, Resist the Devil, and he shall fly from you:
Can there be any hope of carrying the Victory? Answer Yes, Because thy Captain hath said, Resist the devil, and he shall fly from you:
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and, ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one: and, the God of peace shall tread Satan under your feet shortly;
and, you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one: and, the God of peace shall tread Satan under your feet shortly;
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and, the head of the old Serpent is so bruised by the seed of the Woman and his Victory, that he can never recover full strength against the remnant of her seed.
and, the head of the old Serpent is so Bruised by the seed of the Woman and his Victory, that he can never recover full strength against the remnant of her seed.
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We know too, that greater is he that is in us, then he that is in the world.
We know too, that greater is he that is in us, then he that is in the world.
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We read of the weapons which we are to weild and overcome, that they are of Gods framing and appointment;
We read of the weapons which we Are to wield and overcome, that they Are of God's framing and appointment;
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the Armour of God; and, The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to cast down strong holds which are raised against God, and against our comfort;
the Armour of God; and, The weapons of our warfare Are not carnal, but mighty through God to cast down strong holds which Are raised against God, and against our Comfort;
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and, Not only the weapons are mighty, but we by them; Strong in the Lord and the power of his might:
and, Not only the weapons Are mighty, but we by them; Strong in the Lord and the power of his might:
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so that a song of triumph may be sung by fainty Believers, Who shall accuse, or condemn,
so that a song of triumph may be sung by fainty Believers, Who shall accuse, or condemn,
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or separate us from the love of God in Jesus Christ? Certainly all the gates of hell shall never prevail against the Church of God,or separate us from the love of God in jesus christ? Certainly all the gates of hell shall never prevail against the Church of God,
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nor any faithful Member of it. 4. Other Believers fear because of many troubles of the family, or of the world;
nor any faithful Member of it. 4. Other Believers Fear Because of many Troubles of the family, or of the world;
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there are fightings without, and terrors within: they even faint and are weary, and shall be tyred out one time or other:
there Are fightings without, and terrors within: they even faint and Are weary, and shall be tired out one time or other:
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what shall they do? Answ. Let them remember, that Christ hath overcome the world,
what shall they do? Answer Let them Remember, that christ hath overcome the world,
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and therefore though in the world they have tribulation, yet in him they shall have peace,
and Therefore though in the world they have tribulation, yet in him they shall have peace,
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and ought to be of good chear:
and ought to be of good cheer:
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and, Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivereth them out of all.
and, Many Are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord Delivereth them out of all.
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And if deliverance be delayed, yet by the assistance of Christ and his Spirit the afflictions are sweetned,
And if deliverance be delayed, yet by the assistance of christ and his Spirit the afflictions Are sweetened,
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and the heart supported, and all the suffering sanctified, that in time the Christian shall say, It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes.
and the heart supported, and all the suffering sanctified, that in time the Christian shall say, It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might Learn thy statutes.
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And remember, that when the troubles last longest, yet all the while the Christian Traveller is getting nearer and nearer to his Fathers house:
And Remember, that when the Troubles last longest, yet all the while the Christian Traveller is getting nearer and nearer to his Father's house:
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so that, Yet a little while, and he that shall come, will come, and his reward is with him, In the Mount it will be seen.
so that, Yet a little while, and he that shall come, will come, and his reward is with him, In the Mount it will be seen.
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5. Other Believers who complain not of troubles in things of nature or the world,
5. Other Believers who complain not of Troubles in things of nature or the world,
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yet trouble themselves much about the welfare of the Church, which they see endangered by enemies;
yet trouble themselves much about the welfare of the Church, which they see endangered by enemies;
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some undermining, others infected with errors and heresies, and scattering their poison far and near: Oh what will become of poor Sion, which is so hated or defaced!
Some undermining, Others infected with errors and heresies, and scattering their poison Far and near: O what will become of poor Sion, which is so hated or defaced!
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many enemies, and but few real friends! Answ. Bear up chearfully:
many enemies, and but few real Friends! Answer Bear up cheerfully:
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it is a good sign in thee, that thou art so tender of the Churches well-doing;
it is a good Signen in thee, that thou art so tender of the Churches welldoing;
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thou hast a promise, They shall prosper that love Sion:
thou hast a promise, They shall prosper that love Sion:
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and all they that mourn for her, shall be glad and rejoyce with her, Esa. 66.10.and all they that mourn for her, shall be glad and rejoice with her, Isaiah 66.10.
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And as for the Church it self, remember, though lovest it well, yet God loves it better,
And as for the Church it self, Remember, though Lovest it well, yet God loves it better,
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and knows better how to provide for its safety and chiefest welfare, Psal. 87.2.
and knows better how to provide for its safety and chiefest welfare, Psalm 87.2.
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The Lord loveth the gates of Sion more then all the dwellings of Jacob. As for the enemies, secret or open, let the King of Sion alone to deal with them,The Lord loves the gates of Sion more then all the dwellings of Jacob. As for the enemies, secret or open, let the King of Sion alone to deal with them,
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for their conversion or confusion, or to raise up friends as need shall require, and he sees expedient, that the Captivity may be turned,
for their conversion or confusion, or to raise up Friends as need shall require, and he sees expedient, that the Captivity may be turned,
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and great gifts bestowed for the beautifying of Sion.
and great Gifts bestowed for the beautifying of Sion.
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6. Others know not what they shall do, if persecution should arise for the Gospels sake:
6. Others know not what they shall do, if persecution should arise for the Gospels sake:
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they are fainty enough under the persecution of the tongue, or in smaller tryals;
they Are fainty enough under the persecution of the tongue, or in smaller trials;
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and they doubt they shall fall utterly if fire and faggot should come in use again.
and they doubt they shall fallen utterly if fire and faggot should come in use again.
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But remember here, who brought the Martyrs through the flames to give testimony to the truths of the Gospel.
But Remember Here, who brought the Martyrs through the flames to give testimony to the truths of the Gospel.
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They were flesh and bloud as we are, and yet were strengthned to pass through the fire after Jesus Christ:
They were Flesh and blood as we Are, and yet were strengthened to pass through the fire After jesus christ:
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and they had relations and advantages to leave for the truth, as near and dear as we have,
and they had relations and advantages to leave for the truth, as near and dear as we have,
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and yet by grace were enabled to part with all; yea rejoyced, that they were accounted worthy to suffer for the Name of Christ.
and yet by grace were enabled to part with all; yea rejoiced, that they were accounted worthy to suffer for the Name of christ.
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And ye may observe in reading the Histories of the Martyrs, how they that were very timorous for a while,
And you may observe in reading the Histories of the Martyrs, how they that were very timorous for a while,
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yet coming in sight of the stake they have waxed joyful and confident, as Mr. Glover to his friend who knew his fears, O Austine, He is come, he is come, meaning the Spirit of strength and comfort.
yet coming in sighed of the stake they have waxed joyful and confident, as Mr. Glover to his friend who knew his fears, Oh Augustine, He is come, he is come, meaning the Spirit of strength and Comfort.
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Remember too, that the Lord hath continued his Church, and brought it through persecuting times, as well as times of prosperity;
remember too, that the Lord hath continued his Church, and brought it through persecuting times, as well as times of Prosperity;
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yea, the Primitive Church was planted and watered, and thrived best in the persecution of the first three hundred years.
yea, the Primitive Church was planted and watered, and thrived best in the persecution of the First three hundred Years.
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The bloud of the Martyrs proved the seed of the Church, to propagate and make glorious the Kingdom of Christ.
The blood of the Martyrs proved the seed of the Church, to propagate and make glorious the Kingdom of christ.
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Therefore faint not, nor be weary for any persecution, felt or feared. 7. A Believer may say, Death is the King of terrors;
Therefore faint not, nor be weary for any persecution, felt or feared. 7. A Believer may say, Death is the King of terrors;
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and I fear I shall not dye with any patience or comfort:
and I Fear I shall not die with any patience or Comfort:
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I know not what kind of death I shall dye, or where, or with what Company:
I know not what kind of death I shall die, or where, or with what Company:
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it may be, by the Pestilence, or by the Sword, or by some tormenting Disease,
it may be, by the Pestilence, or by the Sword, or by Some tormenting Disease,
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or a lingring Disease, I know not what, but I doubt I shall faint at the last;
or a lingering Disease, I know not what, but I doubt I shall faint At the last;
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and then where is all my hope and reward? Answ. Remember what hath been said, This God is our God for ever and ever, he will be our guide even unto death, Psal. 48.14.
and then where is all my hope and reward? Answer remember what hath been said, This God is our God for ever and ever, he will be our guide even unto death, Psalm 48.14.
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And not only unto death, but in dying Jesus Christ will be gain unto us, Phil. 1.21.
And not only unto death, but in dying jesus christ will be gain unto us, Philip 1.21.
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And not only Angels are ours, with other good creatures, but even death is a Friend,
And not only Angels Are ours, with other good creatures, but even death is a Friend,
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though he come in a Mourning Gown, 1 Cor. 3 22. And ye know how death is out-braved from doing us a mischief, chap. 15.55.
though he come in a Mourning Gown, 1 Cor. 3 22. And you know how death is outbraved from doing us a mischief, chap. 15.55.
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O death, where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory? the sting of death is sin, Oh death, where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory? the sting of death is since,
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and the strength of sin is the law:
and the strength of since is the law:
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But thanks be to God, who hath given us the victory through Jesus Christ our Lord. But thanks be to God, who hath given us the victory through jesus christ our Lord.
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As for the sad Harbingers and Messengers of death, the Lord is able, and hath promised to give a proportion of strength and comfort;
As for the sad Harbingers and Messengers of death, the Lord is able, and hath promised to give a proportion of strength and Comfort;
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that when we faint, and the outward man decays, yet the inward man shall be renewed day by day;
that when we faint, and the outward man decays, yet the inward man shall be renewed day by day;
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and by rich mercy ye may come to fear nothing, even when ye walk in the midst of the valley of the shadow of death.
and by rich mercy you may come to Fear nothing, even when you walk in the midst of the valley of the shadow of death.
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And for the kind of Death, Company, Place, Time and all circumstances, it is best for the Child of God to submit to the will of his heavenly Father, who hath said,
And for the kind of Death, Company, Place, Time and all Circumstances, it is best for the Child of God to submit to the will of his heavenly Father, who hath said,
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and would have us to rest in what he hath said, My grace is sufficient for thee.
and would have us to rest in what he hath said, My grace is sufficient for thee.
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Only continue in a waiting condition as Job, all the days of thy appointed time till that great change shall come:
Only continue in a waiting condition as Job, all the days of thy appointed time till that great change shall come:
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thou shalt find it worth while, to have so waited. But because this waiting may be long, and there go many things to waiting;
thou shalt find it worth while, to have so waited. But Because this waiting may be long, and there go many things to waiting;
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as the good servant who made all ready against the coming of his Lord, I shall produce certain Motives as so many encouragements to the faithful servants of God, who do so chearfully and constantly attend their God in those duties, and those his Ordinances.
as the good servant who made all ready against the coming of his Lord, I shall produce certain Motives as so many encouragements to the faithful Servants of God, who do so cheerfully and constantly attend their God in those duties, and those his Ordinances.
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Many are the benefits of a due waiting.
Many Are the benefits of a due waiting.
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1. This at the Text, they shall be enabled and blessed by this their waiting, To renew their strength, and hold out in the good ways of God unto glory.
1. This At the Text, they shall be enabled and blessed by this their waiting, To renew their strength, and hold out in the good ways of God unto glory.
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Though there be divers weaknesses in themselves, and discouragements in the world, yet through rich mercy they shall run and not be weary, walk and not faint:
Though there be diverse Weaknesses in themselves, and discouragements in the world, yet through rich mercy they shall run and not be weary, walk and not faint:
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A singular priviledge, above all Apostates who have fallen away and come to nothing. 2. They have hereby a note of true grace upon them;
A singular privilege, above all Apostates who have fallen away and come to nothing. 2. They have hereby a note of true grace upon them;
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that they are the Children and Servants of God in sincerity, and not only in a general and common profession.
that they Are the Children and Servants of God in sincerity, and not only in a general and Common profession.
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Our Text useth this Periphrasis or Description of the godly, They that wait upon the Lord, shall do thus and thus.
Our Text uses this Periphrasis or Description of the godly, They that wait upon the Lord, shall do thus and thus.
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And it is a Description of the Gentiles conversion, Esa. 42.4. The Isles shall wait for his law: with chap. 51.5. They shall wait upon me, and on thy Name shall they trust: and 60.9. Surely the Isles shall wait for me.
And it is a Description of the Gentiles conversion, Isaiah 42.4. The Isles shall wait for his law: with chap. 51.5. They shall wait upon me, and on thy Name shall they trust: and 60.9. Surely the Isles shall wait for me.
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It is an ordinary Inquiry among tender spirits, Whether am I indeed converted and brought home unto God or no? The solution may hence be taken,
It is an ordinary Inquiry among tender spirits, Whither am I indeed converted and brought home unto God or no? The solution may hence be taken,
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If ye wait on the Lord in the way and manner before described, ye are indeed converted,
If you wait on the Lord in the Way and manner before described, you Are indeed converted,
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and need not trouble your selves any more. 3. Another benefit is, that these Waiters shall not in any thing be utterly disappointed,
and need not trouble your selves any more. 3. another benefit is, that these Waiters shall not in any thing be utterly disappointed,
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so as to be ashamed or confounded;
so as to be ashamed or confounded;
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but one way or other shall receive satisfaction at the hands of God according to their expectation:
but one Way or other shall receive satisfaction At the hands of God according to their expectation:
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Either he will give them the thing desired, or what shall be better, either here or hereafter, Esa. 49.23. They shall not be ashamed that wait for me.
Either he will give them the thing desired, or what shall be better, either Here or hereafter, Isaiah 49.23. They shall not be ashamed that wait for me.
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They that wait upon great men in the world, do find infinite disappointments, shame, sorrow, and sometimes heart-breaking:
They that wait upon great men in the world, do find infinite disappointments, shame, sorrow, and sometime Heartbreaking:
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but so shall not they that wait on the Lord. 4. Such shall have their Prayers heard, and their Petitions granted, Psal. 40.1. I waited patiently for the Lord, and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
but so shall not they that wait on the Lord. 4. Such shall have their Prayers herd, and their Petitions granted, Psalm 40.1. I waited patiently for the Lord, and he inclined unto me, and herd my cry.
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This waiting makes that a Christian passeth over a delay, and construeth it not for a denial;
This waiting makes that a Christian passes over a Delay, and construeth it not for a denial;
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and holds up his head to the time wherein God will be seen for him. The like of the prayers that other Believers make in our behalf:
and holds up his head to the time wherein God will be seen for him. The like of the Prayers that other Believers make in our behalf:
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wait, and we shall reap the benefit of them, Psal. 25.3. Let none that wait on thee, be ashamed. wait, and we shall reap the benefit of them, Psalm 25.3. Let none that wait on thee, be ashamed.
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A very comfortable matter in this life of necessities urging us on every side.
A very comfortable matter in this life of necessities urging us on every side.
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5. These Waiters have many secrets revealed to them, and many experiments of the love of God, which others shall not have:
5. These Waiters have many secrets revealed to them, and many experiments of the love of God, which Others shall not have:
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they are still in the way of preferment, and shall certaily have it one time or other, Zech. 11.11. The poor of the flock that waited upon me, knew that it was the word of the Lord.
they Are still in the Way of preferment, and shall certaily have it one time or other, Zechariah 11.11. The poor of the flock that waited upon me, knew that it was the word of the Lord.
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The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him. He will manifest himself to the faithful observers of his will, and not to others.The secret of the Lord is with them that Fear him. He will manifest himself to the faithful observers of his will, and not to Others.
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It is an excellent posture, to abide with Christ in temptation. To be faithful to the death, is the ready way to the Crown of Life.
It is an excellent posture, to abide with christ in temptation. To be faithful to the death, is the ready Way to the Crown of Life.
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6. It will be great joy on the Death-bed, so to have waited on the Lord;
6. It will be great joy on the Deathbed, so to have waited on the Lord;
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as dying Jacob found, who amidst the blessing of his Children brake out into this Extasie, I have waited for thy salvation O Lord, Gen. 49.18.
as dying Jacob found, who amid the blessing of his Children brake out into this Ecstasy, I have waited for thy salvation Oh Lord, Gen. 49.18.
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And when Hezekiah had received the sentence of death, he could say in faith, Remember how I have walked before thee in uprightness of my heart.
And when Hezekiah had received the sentence of death, he could say in faith, remember how I have walked before thee in uprightness of my heart.
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And so may other Believers say in all oppositions of the wicked, Psal. 25.21. Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait on thee.
And so may other Believers say in all oppositions of the wicked, Psalm 25.21. Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait on thee.
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7. Unspeakable happiness is prepated for these our Waiters, Esa. 64.4. From the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear,
7. Unspeakable happiness is prepated for these our Waiters, Isaiah 64.4. From the beginning of the world men have not herd, nor perceived by the ear,
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neither hath the eye seen O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him. neither hath the eye seen O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waits for him.
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Now at last it appears how blessed they are, and what it is to have the Lord waiting to do them good.
Now At last it appears how blessed they Are, and what it is to have the Lord waiting to do them good.
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Now they have the reward of all their patience and constancy. Now they see they took the wiser and safer course.
Now they have the reward of all their patience and constancy. Now they see they took the Wiser and safer course.
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Evil men had the start of them in the world, and triumphed over them: even those that wait not for the counsel of God, Psal. 106.13. nor the promises of God, 2 King. 6.33.
Evil men had the start of them in the world, and triumphed over them: even those that wait not for the counsel of God, Psalm 106.13. nor the promises of God, 2 King. 6.33.
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Should I wait for the Lord any longer? Should I wait for the Lord any longer?
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They despised the godly for being so strict, and mopish, and observant, waiting upon God at an inch.
They despised the godly for being so strict, and mopish, and observant, waiting upon God At an inch.
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They cast out their name as evil, and watched to do them a mischief; themselves being in the mean time the only men of note.
They cast out their name as evil, and watched to do them a mischief; themselves being in the mean time the only men of note.
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But now when the parting place comes, and the day of distribution of rewards appeareth; now it appears how good it was to wait upon the Lord at every turn, and with constancy.
But now when the parting place comes, and the day of distribution of rewards appears; now it appears how good it was to wait upon the Lord At every turn, and with constancy.
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The conscionable hearing, and repeating, and obeying of good Sermons, the reverent frequenting of the Lords Table, the joyful and careful spending of Sabbaths, the diligent maintaining and holding up of holy Discipline in the Family, all the good words that have been spoken, all the good actions that have been done, shall now be rewarded liberally and plentifully.
The conscionable hearing, and repeating, and obeying of good Sermons, the reverend frequenting of the lords Table, the joyful and careful spending of Sabbaths, the diligent maintaining and holding up of holy Discipline in the Family, all the good words that have been spoken, all the good actions that have been done, shall now be rewarded liberally and plentifully.
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And now they shall wait upon the Lord in another manner then ever in this life, only to behold and partake of his glory,
And now they shall wait upon the Lord in Another manner then ever in this life, only to behold and partake of his glory,
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for their full happiness and contentment. USE. III. AFter all those comforts that accrew by waiting on God, and so renewing our strength for hastning toward heaven, it behoves us to think on some duties to be performed;
for their full happiness and contentment. USE. III. After all those comforts that accrue by waiting on God, and so renewing our strength for hastening towards heaven, it behoves us to think on Some duties to be performed;
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that so we may be answerable to the great loving kindnesse of our God, who first promised,
that so we may be answerable to the great loving kindness of our God, who First promised,
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and now hath performed this mercy and truth.
and now hath performed this mercy and truth.
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1. The godly should take notice of this mighty strength whereby they stand, and acknowledge it,
1. The godly should take notice of this mighty strength whereby they stand, and acknowledge it,
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so to become truly and unfainedly thankful: not droop in themselves, but be hearty and cheary;
so to become truly and unfeignedly thankful: not droop in themselves, but be hearty and cheery;
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nor disgrace their holy profession to others, as if it were a profession all made of dumps and melancholy,
nor disgrace their holy profession to Others, as if it were a profession all made of dumps and melancholy,
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nor (which is the special thing) to defraud, and deprive God of his due honour.
nor (which is the special thing) to defraud, and deprive God of his due honour.
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It becomes the just to be thankful. Praise is comely for the upright.
It becomes the just to be thankful. Praise is comely for the upright.
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Therefore go to thy house, and tell what great things the Lord hath done for thee:
Therefore go to thy house, and tell what great things the Lord hath done for thee:
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confess that mighty power whereby thou standest; let it appear, both in the chearfulness and uprightness of thy life.
confess that mighty power whereby thou Standest; let it appear, both in the cheerfulness and uprightness of thy life.
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It is a singular malice of the Devil, and also weakness in corrupt nature, not to acknowledge the work of God in the soul, doing more mischief then we are aware.
It is a singular malice of the devil, and also weakness in corrupt nature, not to acknowledge the work of God in the soul, doing more mischief then we Are aware.
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Therefore herein watch, both thine own weakness and the Devils wickedness. As it is dangerous to presume of a strong faith and grace, where none is;
Therefore herein watch, both thine own weakness and the Devils wickedness. As it is dangerous to presume of a strong faith and grace, where none is;
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so it is a sullen and unthankful sheepishness not to take notice of it where it is.
so it is a sullen and unthankful sheepishness not to take notice of it where it is.
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God loseth his glory, and the Christian his portion and comfort.
God loses his glory, and the Christian his portion and Comfort.
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And it is expedient for us to know where our strength lieth, that so we may walk in it for the end it was given us;
And it is expedient for us to know where our strength lies, that so we may walk in it for the end it was given us;
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as is said of the Primitive Churches, That walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, they were multiplyed, Act 9.
as is said of the Primitive Churches, That walking in the Fear of the Lord, and in the Comfort of the Holy Ghost, they were multiplied, Act 9.
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And, Never shall the Christian demean himself more bravely and generously, then when he considers and remembers he hath received a power whereby he can over match all the adversary powers, both of hell and earth:
And, Never shall the Christian demean himself more bravely and generously, then when he considers and remembers he hath received a power whereby he can over match all the adversary Powers, both of hell and earth:
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They are all very weaklings in comparison of him, and he can safely bid defiance to them all;
They Are all very Weaklings in comparison of him, and he can safely bid defiance to them all;
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Who shall accuse, or condemn, or separate us from the love of God in Jesus Christ? yet still he will be humble and modest,Who shall accuse, or condemn, or separate us from the love of God in jesus christ? yet still he will be humble and modest,
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because he knows it is a borrowed strength. We are strong in the Lord, and the power of his might.
Because he knows it is a borrowed strength. We Are strong in the Lord, and the power of his might.
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2. This may be an encouragement to the godly, to go on with their pains and diligence in holy exercises,
2. This may be an encouragement to the godly, to go on with their pains and diligence in holy exercises,
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forasmuch as they know they shall get strength by them, and such strength as infinitely surmounts all strength of nature, both Humane and Angelical.
forasmuch as they know they shall get strength by them, and such strength as infinitely surmounts all strength of nature, both Humane and Angelical.
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They seem weak Ordinances, and not able to produce any worthy effects, viz. Reading Hearing, Praying, Fasting, Talking together.
They seem weak Ordinances, and not able to produce any worthy effects, viz. Reading Hearing, Praying, Fasting, Talking together.
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Worldly-wise men deride such courses, and many think there is no good to be got by them:
Worldly-wise men deride such courses, and many think there is no good to be god by them:
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else why do they neglect them as they do? But indeed they are mighty through God to the casting down of high holds,
Else why do they neglect them as they do? But indeed they Are mighty through God to the casting down of high holds,
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and the setting up of high fortresses of grace and comfort in stead thereof. There shall be Bread to the Sower, and good success to him that laboureth.
and the setting up of high fortresses of grace and Comfort in stead thereof. There shall be Bred to the Sour, and good success to him that Laboureth.
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Other labour is not so sure to speed and take effect, even when they have run to the Indies, and round about the world.
Other labour is not so sure to speed and take Effect, even when they have run to the Indies, and round about the world.
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Therefore labour on as thou hast begun, and digest all the pains that are to be taken in fortifying for heaven: as for example,
Therefore labour on as thou hast begun, and digest all the pains that Are to be taken in fortifying for heaven: as for Exampl,
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Follow on still to enjoy the Preaching of the Word, though Painful, Hateful, Chargeable. It is the power of God to salvation to every one that believeth.
Follow on still to enjoy the Preaching of the Word, though Painful, Hateful, Chargeable. It is the power of God to salvation to every one that Believeth.
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It is the savour of life unto life, and useful divers ways, 2 Tim. 3.16.
It is the savour of life unto life, and useful diverse ways, 2 Tim. 3.16.
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Then go to the Prophets, though an Husband say there is no cause, or a Wife,
Then go to the prophets, though an Husband say there is no cause, or a Wife,
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or a Father, or Mother, or Friend, or Master. Fast still in a Religious manner: be not wearied with the uncouthness of the exercise;
or a Father, or Mother, or Friend, or Master. Fast still in a Religious manner: be not wearied with the uncouthness of the exercise;
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it is powerful to do marvels:
it is powerful to do marvels:
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sturdy Devils have been cast out by Fasting and Prayer, and so may stout corruptions which seem untameable. So for the Sacrament:
sturdy Devils have been cast out by Fasting and Prayer, and so may stout corruptions which seem untameable. So for the Sacrament:
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it is an effectal Ordinance of God, to Seal up his love to the soul more throughly, to strengthen faith, to quicken an holy heart, to enable us unto holy duties,
it is an effectal Ordinance of God, to Seal up his love to the soul more thoroughly, to strengthen faith, to quicken an holy heart, to enable us unto holy duties,
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and holy conversation, as it were with a new addition of strength. It is another Seal of the Righteousness of faith.
and holy Conversation, as it were with a new addition of strength. It is Another Seal of the Righteousness of faith.
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We may be well assured and cheared by it.
We may be well assured and cheered by it.
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Therefore take pains more then ordinary, be not so formal and slight in preparation, examine thy estate more fully and particularly, lament thy imperfections more deeply, discern the Lords body more carefully and reverently, provide better then ever heretofore, to be a welcome Guest at the Lords Table. It is true:
Therefore take pains more then ordinary, be not so formal and slight in preparation, examine thy estate more Fully and particularly, lament thy imperfections more deeply, discern the lords body more carefully and reverently, provide better then ever heretofore, to be a welcome Guest At the lords Table. It is true:
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to do this as it ought to be done, will require some time, and some retiredness,
to do this as it ought to be done, will require Some time, and Some retiredness,
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and some thought-taking, with sorrows and fears, and it may be, some anguish of mind. But be contented for all that;
and Some thought-taking, with sorrows and fears, and it may be, Some anguish of mind. But be contented for all that;
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the Harvest will pay for all the labour of the Seed-time;
the Harvest will pay for all the labour of the Seedtime;
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thou shalt see in little time, how good it was for thee to be so reverent and devoutly affected;
thou shalt see in little time, how good it was for thee to be so reverend and devoutly affected;
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when Gods face shall shine upon thee more then before, and thy Conscience more cheared and cleared,
when God's face shall shine upon thee more then before, and thy Conscience more cheered and cleared,
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and thy weaknesses helped, and thy life in all points rectified, thou shalt bless the time that ever thou settest to do the work of the Lord so exactly and substantially.
and thy Weaknesses helped, and thy life in all points rectified, thou shalt bless the time that ever thou settest to do the work of the Lord so exactly and substantially.
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3. There be three duties that lie couched in the Similitude here used, whereby the perpetuity of the Saints in grace is described:
3. There be three duties that lie couched in the Similitude Here used, whereby the perpetuity of the Saints in grace is described:
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They shall mount up with wings as Eagles, they shall run and not be weary, aad they shall walk and not faint. They shall mount up with wings as Eagles, they shall run and not be weary, and they shall walk and not faint.
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It is reported of the Eagle, that she is very long-lived: NONLATINALPHABET quasi NONLATINALPHABET, as if the Eagle had always a year to live;
It is reported of the Eagl, that she is very long-lived: quasi, as if the Eagl had always a year to live;
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being old, she becomes young again, and not once, but often:
being old, she becomes young again, and not once, but often:
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and when she dyes, it is rather that she cannot eat for the length and crookedness of her Beak,
and when she dies, it is rather that she cannot eat for the length and crookedness of her Beak,
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then for want of vigor and liveliness.
then for want of vigor and liveliness.
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This her Beak a long time she casteth (say Pliny and Aristotle ) as other creatures do their horns,
This her Beak a long time she Cast (say pliny and Aristotle) as other creatures do their horns,
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and then she can feed afresh, and be as lively as ever.
and then she can feed afresh, and be as lively as ever.
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So it is a fit Similitude to express the vivacity of Believers whose life Christ is;
So it is a fit Similitude to express the vivacity of Believers whose life christ is;
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they shall renew their strength by waiting on the Lord as before, Ps. 103.8. Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things, so that thy youth is renewed as the Eagles.
they shall renew their strength by waiting on the Lord as before, Ps. 103.8. Who Satisfieth thy Mouth with good things, so that thy youth is renewed as the Eagles.
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But to follow that Similitude which is more express in the Text, Of mounting up with wings as Eagles:
But to follow that Similitude which is more express in the Text, Of mounting up with wings as Eagles:
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It is but a fable of Zaadias the Jew, that every tenth year the Eagle flies to the sphear of the Sun,
It is but a fable of Zaadias the Jew, that every tenth year the Eagl flies to the sphere of the Sun,
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and there burns off her feathers with the heat of the Sun-beams, and so grows young again for an hundred years.
and there burns off her Feathers with the heat of the Sunbeams, and so grows young again for an hundred Years.
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This is confest on all hands, that the Eagle flies higher then any other Bird:
This is confessed on all hands, that the Eagl flies higher then any other Bird:
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and thence the Proverb is risen, Aquila in nubibus, spoken of one that soars aloft in remote and abstruse matters, which the common sort of men can never reach into.
and thence the Proverb is risen, Aquila in nubibus, spoken of one that soars aloft in remote and abstruse matters, which the Common sort of men can never reach into.
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And here applyed to Believers, may note their heavenly-mindedness: they set their affections on things above, and not on things which are upon earth.
And Here applied to Believers, may note their Heavenly-mindedness: they Set their affections on things above, and not on things which Are upon earth.
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It notes also their agility and chearfulness in fulfilling their course: though sin as a weight press them down, yet they force up their hearts again,
It notes also their agility and cheerfulness in fulfilling their course: though since as a weight press them down, yet they force up their hearts again,
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and still affect the way to heaven as the only way they can take for happiness.
and still affect the Way to heaven as the only Way they can take for happiness.
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Then for the other words, They shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint:
Then for the other words, They shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint:
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As in the word of running (saith Musculus ) is noted fervor and alacrity of spirit,
As in the word of running (Says Musculus) is noted fervor and alacrity of Spirit,
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so in the word of walking the Prophet sets forth the continuance of proceeding;
so in the word of walking the Prophet sets forth the Continuance of proceeding;
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So that in this Similitude we have three things which agree to the godly, partly as duties, partly as priviledges;
So that in this Similitude we have three things which agree to the godly, partly as duties, partly as privileges;
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Heavenly-mindedness, Chearfulness ▪ and Constancy in their holy course. We will speak of them severally, that the Uses may be more plain and distinct.
Heavenly-mindedness, Cheerfulness ▪ and Constancy in their holy course. We will speak of them severally, that the Uses may be more plain and distinct.
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Doctr. 1. It is the nature of true Believers to lift up their hearts toward spiritual and heavenly things,Doctrine 1. It is the nature of true Believers to lift up their hearts towards spiritual and heavenly things,
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and so they must remember to do as of duty, Col 3.1, 2. If ye be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God:
and so they must Remember to do as of duty, Col 3.1, 2. If you be risen with christ, seek those things which Are above, where christ Sitteth on the right hand of God:
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set your affections on things above, and not on things on the earth. Set your affections on things above, and not on things on the earth.
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And the Psalmist calls them a brood of Travellers, in seeking the face of God, Psal. 24.6.
And the Psalmist calls them a brood of Travellers, in seeking the face of God, Psalm 24.6.
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For why? they are born of an heavenly Principle, which is the Spirit of God:
For why? they Are born of an heavenly Principle, which is the Spirit of God:
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and their treasure (as they profess) is in heaven; therefore there also must their hearts be.
and their treasure (as they profess) is in heaven; Therefore there also must their hearts be.
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And in the world they find a great deal of sin, opposition to good, distraction and hindrance from better things, vanity and vexation of spirit;
And in the world they find a great deal of since, opposition to good, distraction and hindrance from better things, vanity and vexation of Spirit;
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no contentment in any thing, no certainty;
no contentment in any thing, no certainty;
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therefore why should they stay below? why should they not mount upward, where they are sure to be safe,
Therefore why should they stay below? why should they not mount upward, where they Are sure to be safe,
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and satisfied, and that for ever and ever? the Bird is safest when she keeps highest:
and satisfied, and that for ever and ever? the Bird is Safest when she keeps highest:
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on earth there are snares, and enemies everywhere, and that continually. Use. To reprove earthly-minded people, who are altogether set upon things below;
on earth there Are snares, and enemies everywhere, and that continually. Use. To reprove earthly-minded people, who Are altogether Set upon things below;
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Profits, Lands, Houses, Honors, Easie living, Voluptuousness;
Profits, Lands, Houses, Honours, Easy living, Voluptuousness;
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so that they would care for no other heaven, if they might always live where they do.
so that they would care for no other heaven, if they might always live where they do.
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They plainly shew themselves to be but Crows and Buzzards, who never get higher then the lowest Region:
They plainly show themselves to be but Crows and Buzzards, who never get higher then the lowest Region:
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therefore one day they are likely to come to a fearful end, Phil. 3.19. They mind earthly things, and their end is destruction.
Therefore one day they Are likely to come to a fearful end, Philip 3.19. They mind earthly things, and their end is destruction.
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It must also check and condemn the earthly-mindedness of the godly themselves, who mount not up as they ought to do,
It must also check and condemn the Earthly-mindedness of the godly themselves, who mount not up as they ought to do,
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but too much rest in these vanities below;
but too much rest in these vanities below;
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as if of Eagles they would turn some vile and base Birds, whom any Carrion will content well enough.
as if of Eagles they would turn Some vile and base Birds, whom any Carrion will content well enough.
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It is too lamentable to see, how some good men are rivetted into the earth and inordinately seek after profit, till grace wither,
It is too lamentable to see, how Some good men Are riveted into the earth and inordinately seek After profit, till grace wither,
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and they begin to fall into a Consumption in respect of their souls.
and they begin to fallen into a Consumption in respect of their Souls.
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The time, and thoughts, and cares, and affections, which should be bent and spent upon heaven and the things thereof, are now turned for earth and earthly advantages.
The time, and thoughts, and Cares, and affections, which should be bent and spent upon heaven and the things thereof, Are now turned for earth and earthly advantages.
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The heart is straightned and almost shut up for any charges toward good uses.
The heart is straightened and almost shut up for any charges towards good uses.
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All is for the Wife and Children, and their own contentment according to the perverse humor which is grown in the soul.
All is for the Wife and Children, and their own contentment according to the perverse humour which is grown in the soul.
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Others are for their Honors and Preferments, as if they would have a Jeremy come and reprove them in those words to Baruch, Seekest thou great things to thy self?
Others Are for their Honours and Preferments, as if they would have a Jeremiah come and reprove them in those words to baruch, Seekest thou great things to thy self?
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Others too much hang upon evil and ungodly men, or too much seek to keep in with the wicked multitude;
Others too much hang upon evil and ungodly men, or too much seek to keep in with the wicked multitude;
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as if they meant no longer to be the Servants of Christ, Gal. 1.10. If I go about to please men, I am not the Servant of Christ.
as if they meant no longer to be the Servants of christ, Gal. 1.10. If I go about to please men, I am not the Servant of christ.
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Others are held from good duties through fear of men, and kept in a luke-warm indifferency,
Others Are held from good duties through Fear of men, and kept in a lukewarm indifferency,
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as if with Laodicea they thought good to be spewed out of the mouth of Christ.
as if with Laodicea they Thought good to be spewed out of the Mouth of christ.
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For disguised fashions, there is no talk now, but they must be tolerated, and may be used:
For disguised fashions, there is no talk now, but they must be tolerated, and may be used:
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the Preachers were as good hold their peace, as seek to take off these superfluities from their heads and shoulders:
the Preachers were as good hold their peace, as seek to take off these superfluities from their Heads and shoulders:
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they shall but get ill-will, for speaking against these fashions. And so of Marriages:
they shall but get ill-will, for speaking against these fashions. And so of Marriages:
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Sons of God now-a-days marry the Daughters of men, and contrarywise, and there is no remorse for it, no sin in it;
Sons of God nowadays marry the Daughters of men, and contrariwise, and there is no remorse for it, no since in it;
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all is well, if there be State and Portion enough, with other the like vanities.
all is well, if there be State and Portion enough, with other the like vanities.
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In many things we see great embasement come upon the professed servants of God, and such as we hope do serve him in truth:
In many things we see great embasement come upon the professed Servants of God, and such as we hope do serve him in truth:
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To whom I may say as Christ said to his Disciples, admiring the fine stones and buildings of the Temple, Are these the things that ye look upon? are these the contentful Objects of renewed souls? what, is your understanding enlightned,
To whom I may say as christ said to his Disciples, admiring the fine stones and buildings of the Temple, are these the things that you look upon? Are these the contentful Objects of renewed Souls? what, is your understanding enlightened,
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and your judgment rectified, and yet so dote upon such trifles as these are? Why, what need wings to mount up after these things? these are the common prey of every unclean and base-conditioned Bird that never flies aloft:
and your judgement rectified, and yet so dote upon such trifles as these Are? Why, what need wings to mount up After these things? these Are the Common prey of every unclean and base-conditioned Bird that never flies aloft:
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these are for Owls, and not for Eagles; you shall leave these for men of this world, who have their portion in this life, Psal. 17.14. Where the Carkase is, thither will the Eagles be gathered together, saith our Saviour.
these Are for Owls, and not for Eagles; you shall leave these for men of this world, who have their portion in this life, Psalm 17.14. Where the Carcase is, thither will the Eagles be gathered together, Says our Saviour.
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He spake it of himself, and of his coming to judgment:
He spoke it of himself, and of his coming to judgement:
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Wherever he would appear to judge the world, thither the godly would resort, and come unto him.
Wherever he would appear to judge the world, thither the godly would resort, and come unto him.
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Consider, and gather up thy affections for heaven, and make them as many, as frequent, as earnest as ever they were.
Consider, and gather up thy affections for heaven, and make them as many, as frequent, as earnest as ever they were.
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Christ is that sacred Carkase, whereon thy soul must feed unto eternal life:
christ is that sacred Carcase, whereon thy soul must feed unto Eternal life:
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and if thou be an Eagle indeed, thou wilt scent him strongly afar off, and long for him,
and if thou be an Eagl indeed, thou wilt scent him strongly afar off, and long for him,
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and hasten after him as fast as thou canst. Well, do;
and hasten After him as fast as thou Canst. Well, do;
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so here is now a Sacrament at hand and thereby an occasion to renew thy love of Christ,
so Here is now a Sacrament At hand and thereby an occasion to renew thy love of christ,
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and of the things that pertain to his Kingdom.
and of the things that pertain to his Kingdom.
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Now stir up thy self to thy ancient affections and actions, renew thy Covenant with God, soar aloft as thou wast wont to do;
Now stir up thy self to thy ancient affections and actions, renew thy Covenant with God, soar aloft as thou wast wont to do;
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let us see thee after this Sacrament more heavenly-minded then thou hast been of late days;
let us see thee After this Sacrament more heavenly-minded then thou hast been of late days;
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let thy speeches and courses speak louder that thou art for heaven in good sadness as we say;
let thy Speeches and courses speak Louder that thou art for heaven in good sadness as we say;
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say more, do more, give more, spend more, which may help thee in that journey.
say more, do more, give more, spend more, which may help thee in that journey.
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The Jews upon their eating the Passover must presently walk out of Egypt, and thereunto in eating must have a staff in their hand. Let the Moral be thus:
The jews upon their eating the Passover must presently walk out of Egypt, and thereunto in eating must have a staff in their hand. Let the Moral be thus:
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this heavenly Banquet requires an heavenly Appetite, affection, conversation afterward: Get out of the Egypt of this world as fast as thou canst.
this heavenly Banquet requires an heavenly Appetite, affection, Conversation afterwards: Get out of the Egypt of this world as fast as thou Canst.
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He is an holy and happy Christian, who takes every occasion to unfasten his heart from the world;
He is an holy and happy Christian, who Takes every occasion to unfasten his heart from the world;
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earthly in it self, even after grace received, and must be skrewed up by little and little, upon every advantage that it may take.
earthly in it self, even After grace received, and must be screwed up by little and little, upon every advantage that it may take.
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So, as he hath less earthly joy, he shall have more of the heavenly.
So, as he hath less earthly joy, he shall have more of the heavenly.
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The sweet peace with God and his own Conscience will infinitely countervail the want of all other peace and comfort whatsoever.
The sweet peace with God and his own Conscience will infinitely countervail the want of all other peace and Comfort whatsoever.
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And thrice happy are those souls, who by a right estemation of the worth of heavenly things,
And thrice happy Are those Souls, who by a right estemation of the worth of heavenly things,
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and by a godly jealousie over their own hearts do keep their thoughts and affections above, still looking downward with an holy disdain and weariness.
and by a godly jealousy over their own hearts do keep their thoughts and affections above, still looking downward with an holy disdain and weariness.
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It is an high pitch of great grace, for the heart to say, and the life make it good, Vanity of vanities, vanity of vanities, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
It is an high pitch of great grace, for the heart to say, and the life make it good, Vanity of vanities, vanity of vanities, all is vanity and vexation of Spirit.
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Doctr. 2. It is the nature and duty of Christians truly fearing God, to be chearful and lively in their holy course:Doctrine 2. It is the nature and duty of Christians truly fearing God, to be cheerful and lively in their holy course:
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as the Eagles are nimble and full of spirits to mount upward, so are and must Believers be;
as the Eagles Are nimble and full of spirits to mount upward, so Are and must Believers be;
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the Lord loves a chearful giver, and that is reason enough, 2 Cor. 9.7. They must run and walk:
the Lord loves a cheerful giver, and that is reason enough, 2 Cor. 9.7. They must run and walk:
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run, and not be weary; walk, and not faint. Use. If they be not thus chearful, it is a fault, and must be amended.
run, and not be weary; walk, and not faint. Use. If they be not thus cheerful, it is a fault, and must be amended.
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It is because they wait not on the Lord so duly and carefully as they ought to do.
It is Because they wait not on the Lord so duly and carefully as they ought to do.
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The promise is not performed, because the condition is not observed.
The promise is not performed, Because the condition is not observed.
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Many Christians may wonder at themselves, what is come to them, that they are so heavy,
Many Christians may wonder At themselves, what is come to them, that they Are so heavy,
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so unweildy, so timerous, so backward in the way of godliness. Their spirits are even gone:
so unwieldy, so timorous, so backward in the Way of godliness. Their spirits Are even gone:
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they have not the heavenly Meditations that sometime they had:
they have not the heavenly Meditations that sometime they had:
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they delight not in the presence of God, to come before him in prayer, as sometime they did:
they delight not in the presence of God, to come before him in prayer, as sometime they did:
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Accordingly they have but cold comfort, and poor answer returned after their prayer. They make not good motions, nor put in a good word, as heretofore.
Accordingly they have but cold Comfort, and poor answer returned After their prayer. They make not good motions, nor put in a good word, as heretofore.
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Carnal fear and modesty have seised upon them.
Carnal Fear and modesty have seized upon them.
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Some one way, and some another, are mightily come behind themselves, and that measure of liveliness which sometime was in them.
some one Way, and Some Another, Are mightily come behind themselves, and that measure of liveliness which sometime was in them.
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Hereupon they are troubled about their Estate, or have just cause to be troubled. Well, let this be a watch-word to them, to become as chearful as ever.
Hereupon they Are troubled about their Estate, or have just cause to be troubled. Well, let this be a watchword to them, to become as cheerful as ever.
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Say O Christian, in every such case, as the Psalmist, Why art thou so cast down, O my soul? and why art thou so disquieted within me? what is the matter, that I am so untoward? Stir up the gift that is in thee:
Say Oh Christian, in every such case, as the Psalmist, Why art thou so cast down, Oh my soul? and why art thou so disquieted within me? what is the matter, that I am so untoward? Stir up the gift that is in thee:
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arise and shake thy self as Samson when he was bound with chains or cords;
arise and shake thy self as samson when he was bound with chains or cords;
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repent and do the first works: repent and entertain the first Love again: Return O Shulam te, return, return.
Repent and do the First works: Repent and entertain the First Love again: Return O Shulam te, return, return.
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Thou hast the Spirit of God in thee, quench him not, set him on work as lively as ever:
Thou hast the Spirit of God in thee, quench him not, Set him on work as lively as ever:
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Pray, and it shall be done.
Pray, and it shall be done.
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Or, if that will not serve the turn, fast away this dull and melancholy Devil which possesseth thee,
Or, if that will not serve the turn, fast away this dull and melancholy devil which Possesses thee,
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as is said, This kind goeth not out but by fasting and prayer. Renew thy Covenant and Vows, do something more then ordinary;
as is said, This kind Goes not out but by fasting and prayer. Renew thy Covenant and Vows, do something more then ordinary;
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that is the way to be as lively as ever thou wast. Consider the occasion which the Lord now offers unto thee.
that is the Way to be as lively as ever thou waste. Consider the occasion which the Lord now offers unto thee.
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Upon a good Banquet we use to be more lively then we were, and to gather up our spirits which were almost spent and wasted.
Upon a good Banquet we use to be more lively then we were, and to gather up our spirits which were almost spent and wasted.
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No such Banquet as the Lord makes for his servants, the flesh of his Son which is meat indeed,
No such Banquet as the Lord makes for his Servants, the Flesh of his Son which is meat indeed,
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and the blood of his Son which is drink indeed.
and the blood of his Son which is drink indeed.
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These are the fat things, the Wine and Milk of the Gospel, Esa. 55.1, 2. How can a Christian go rightly to this Banquet,
These Are the fat things, the Wine and Milk of the Gospel, Isaiah 55.1, 2. How can a Christian go rightly to this Banquet,
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and not be the better for it? How is it possible? Well, remember what that is, to go rightly, and do it indeed:
and not be the better for it? How is it possible? Well, Remember what that is, to go rightly, and do it indeed:
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it is often shewed in our ministery, and you called upon; none can say he knows not. Then settle to do it.
it is often showed in our Ministry, and you called upon; none can say he knows not. Then settle to do it.
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He that loves grace indeed, and the comforts of grace, let him strive to be lively,
He that loves grace indeed, and the comforts of grace, let him strive to be lively,
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and get as much of it as he can.
and get as much of it as he can.
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Doctr. 3. It is the nature and duty of good Christians to be constant in their good courses to the end:Doctrine 3. It is the nature and duty of good Christians to be constant in their good courses to the end:
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not to be weary when they run, nor faint when they walk. The duty is in Rev. 2.10. Be thou faithful unto the death.
not to be weary when they run, nor faint when they walk. The duty is in Rev. 2.10. Be thou faithful unto the death.
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The priviledge is in this place.
The privilege is in this place.
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They are born of incorruptible seed, led by an holy Spirit that abides with them for ever, embraced with an everlasting love and Covenant, strengthned by a mighty faith which overcomes the world,
They Are born of incorruptible seed, led by an holy Spirit that abides with them for ever, embraced with an everlasting love and Covenant, strengthened by a mighty faith which overcomes the world,
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and quencheth the fiery darts of the Devil.
and quenches the fiery darts of the devil.
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And this of the Text stands by way of promise, They shall mount up, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.
And this of the Text Stands by Way of promise, They shall mount up, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.
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Now all the promises of God in Christ are Yea and Amen. The Oath and Promise of God are two immutable things, wherein it is impossible he should be deceived, or deceive.
Now all the promises of God in christ Are Yea and Amen. The Oath and Promise of God Are two immutable things, wherein it is impossible he should be deceived, or deceive.
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Object. They are weary oftentimes, and faint in their course: afflictions dishearten and unsettle them, corruption of nature even foils them; Satan gets within them.Object. They Are weary oftentimes, and faint in their course: afflictions dishearten and unsettle them, corruption of nature even foils them; Satan gets within them.
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Answ. At the worst they fall not either totally or finally: nor are ever so weary or faint, but their strength is renewed again;Answer At the worst they fallen not either totally or finally: nor Are ever so weary or faint, but their strength is renewed again;
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and they may say as the Apostle, 2 Cor. 4.8, 9, 16. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed;
and they may say as the Apostle, 2 Cor. 4.8, 9, 16. We Are troubled on every side, yet not distressed;
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we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.
we Are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed.
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We faint not, but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. We faint not, but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
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Use. Let all that wait on the Lord with their hearts, both rejoyce in their priviledge,Use. Let all that wait on the Lord with their hearts, both rejoice in their privilege,
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and look well to their duty. 1. Rejoyce in your priviledge. Your endeavours in holy ways shall be Crowned with perseverance, and your perseverance with glory.
and look well to their duty. 1. Rejoice in your privilege. Your endeavours in holy ways shall be Crowned with perseverance, and your perseverance with glory.
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Your desires shall be answered and satisfied to the full. When many fall, you shall stand.
Your Desires shall be answered and satisfied to the full. When many fallen, you shall stand.
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And in the day when you are shrewdly shaken, yet still you shall stand; or if you fall, you shall surely rise again.
And in the day when you Are shrewdly shaken, yet still you shall stand; or if you fallen, you shall surely rise again.
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True, you must fear in respect of your selves and your own unstedfastness:
True, you must Fear in respect of your selves and your own unsteadfastness:
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but in respect of God you have no cause at all to fear or be dismayed.
but in respect of God you have no cause At all to Fear or be dismayed.
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Through the mercy and grace of your God who hath promised, you are as sure one day to be in heaven,
Through the mercy and grace of your God who hath promised, you Are as sure one day to be in heaven,
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as now you are upon earth.
as now you Are upon earth.
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2. Look to your duty, that is, to keep your selves in the love of God, as the Apostle Jude adviseth. Be not high-minded, but fear:
2. Look to your duty, that is, to keep your selves in the love of God, as the Apostle U^de adviseth. Be not High-minded, but Fear:
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and, Let him that standeth, take heed left he fall.
and, Let him that Stands, take heed left he fallen.
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Holy joy never breeds security, nor a neglect of the means, as carnal and presumptuous us useth to do.
Holy joy never breeds security, nor a neglect of the means, as carnal and presumptuous us uses to do.
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And, not only work out your salvation with fear and trembling, to shun a total and final Apostasie,
And, not only work out your salvation with Fear and trembling, to shun a total and final Apostasy,
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but take heed of partial and temporary backslidings: admit as few interruptions in the way of well-doing, as possibly you can:
but take heed of partial and temporary backslidings: admit as few interruptions in the Way of welldoing, as possibly you can:
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still shake up your selves out of every weariness, and every fainting.
still shake up your selves out of every weariness, and every fainting.
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Beware of the preparative, though not to everlasting destruction, yet temporary chastisement, especially in the soul, by the absence of Christ, who withdraws a while when security prevailes, Cant. 3. and 5. Ever fear to come any whit near that fatal conclusion of hypocrites, who one time or other fall away,
Beware of the preparative, though not to everlasting destruction, yet temporary chastisement, especially in the soul, by the absence of christ, who withdraws a while when security prevails, Cant 3. and 5. Ever Fear to come any whit near that fatal conclusion of Hypocrites, who one time or other fallen away,
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and shew they were never the men and women that they would be taken to be;
and show they were never the men and women that they would be taken to be;
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not of us, though among us, 1 John 2.19.
not of us, though among us, 1 John 2.19.
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And of such the Lord saith, If any man draw back, my soul hath no pleasure in him:
And of such the Lord Says, If any man draw back, my soul hath no pleasure in him:
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and they draw back to perdition, Heb. 10.39. USE. IV. Conclusion.
and they draw back to perdition, Hebrew 10.39. USE. IV. Conclusion.
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ALL this so being, may encourage all to a godly life, and to receive the grace of God when it is offered to them,
ALL this so being, may encourage all to a godly life, and to receive the grace of God when it is offered to them,
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as that which will set them in such a blessed and permanent condition, above all the excellency nature is any way able to reach or attain.
as that which will Set them in such a blessed and permanent condition, above all the excellency nature is any Way able to reach or attain.
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Alass man, what art thou by nature? in the greatest of thy strength thou art but a fainting, dying man:
Alas man, what art thou by nature? in the greatest of thy strength thou art but a fainting, dying man:
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In thy youth, the flower of thine age, thou mayest be soon cropt and defaced,
In thy youth, the flower of thine age, thou Mayest be soon cropped and defaced,
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and then without grace in thy heart thou goest to hell as surely as Belzebub. What is the strength of legs,
and then without grace in thy heart thou goest to hell as surely as Belzebub. What is the strength of legs,
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or beauty, or nimbleness, or healthiness, or any natural endowments? pretty things in their kind,
or beauty, or nimbleness, or healthiness, or any natural endowments? pretty things in their kind,
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and such as whereof a good use may be made: but in respect of Gods favor and heaven, very trifles.
and such as whereof a good use may be made: but in respect of God's favour and heaven, very trifles.
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If so, then much more honor, riches, pleasures, ease, dainty diet, and the like:
If so, then much more honour, riches, pleasures, ease, dainty diet, and the like:
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these some call the gifts of fortune, and Scripture saith, they take them wings, and profit not them that have been exercised in them, Heb. 13.9. Wisdom would, that a man look beyond all these to the better and enduring substance.
these Some call the Gifts of fortune, and Scripture Says, they take them wings, and profit not them that have been exercised in them, Hebrew 13.9. Wisdom would, that a man look beyond all these to the better and enduring substance.
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It is good that the heart be established with grace, and not with meats. He that is born anew unto God, shall also be strong in God.
It is good that the heart be established with grace, and not with Meats. He that is born anew unto God, shall also be strong in God.
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Though his beginning be but small and weak, yet his latter end shall increase exceedingly. Others of strong shall become weak, he of weak shall become strong.
Though his beginning be but small and weak, yet his latter end shall increase exceedingly. Others of strong shall become weak, he of weak shall become strong.
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Let us hear the end of all: All flesh is grass, and the glory of man as the flower of the field:
Let us hear the end of all: All Flesh is grass, and the glory of man as the flower of the field:
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the grass withereth, and the flower fadeth away;
the grass withereth, and the flower fades away;
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but the word of the Lord endureth for ever, and this is the word which by the Gospel we preach unto you, 1 Pet. 1.24, 25. FINIS.but the word of the Lord Endureth for ever, and this is the word which by the Gospel we preach unto you, 1 Pet. 1.24, 25. FINIS.
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