WHEN the World was in its Cradle and Religion in her Swadling Clouts, The Wisdom of Heaven thought it convenient to educate the tender years of Infant-Piety with the alluring hopes of a temporal Prosperity, to prompt and encourage men to a ready entertainment of her Services:
WHEN the World was in its Cradle and Religion in her Swaddling Clouts, The Wisdom of Heaven Thought it convenient to educate the tender Years of Infant-Piety with the alluring hope's of a temporal Prosperity, to prompt and encourage men to a ready entertainment of her Services:
Least therefore she should meet but with a slender respect and mean entertainment, she came into the World with a mild aspect and for her dowry had all the advantages of a temporal felicity, entituled upon her followers, which was the state of her first manifestation,
lest Therefore she should meet but with a slender respect and mean entertainment, she Come into the World with a mild aspect and for her dowry had all the advantages of a temporal felicity, entitled upon her followers, which was the state of her First manifestation,
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But when she was grown somewhat elder and of a more strong constitution, God desisted from courting men by the hopes of her portion of splendid preferments,
But when she was grown somewhat elder and of a more strong constitution, God desisted from courting men by the hope's of her portion of splendid preferments,
and goodly heritages, that they might be enamoured of her Beauty and not of the Appendants, that he might see whether it was out of pure and undefiled love to Religion,
and goodly heritages, that they might be enamoured of her Beauty and not of the Appendants, that he might see whither it was out of pure and undefiled love to Religion,
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or out of affection to the World, which made them to comply with the observance of his Laws, upon which account he did then command them to renounce the World and all their hopes therein, that they should no longer live by sense, but Faith;
or out of affection to the World, which made them to comply with the observance of his Laws, upon which account he did then command them to renounce the World and all their hope's therein, that they should no longer live by sense, but Faith;
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And this is that condition of the Righteous Holy David describeth in the text, where looking on the miseries they suffer, he seemeth to cry, Great are the troubles of the Righteous;
And this is that condition of the Righteous Holy David Describeth in the text, where looking on the misery's they suffer, he seems to cry, Great Are the Troubles of the Righteous;
For the divine providence mingles our life as one would Wine and Water in the same Cup, Some drink the purest, others the most compound but all taste a commixtion, for great are the troubles, &c. This Psalm the sweet Singer of Israel compos'd after he had chang'd his Behaviour and feigned himself mad in the Court of Abimelech his deadly enemy, which dissimulation proved a means for happy deliverance from that imminent peril which otherwise had most infallibly proved fatal.
For the divine providence mingles our life as one would Wine and Water in the same Cup, some drink the Purest, Others the most compound but all taste a commixtion, for great Are the Troubles, etc. This Psalm the sweet Singer of Israel composed After he had changed his Behaviour and feigned himself mad in the Court of Abimelech his deadly enemy, which dissimulation proved a means for happy deliverance from that imminent peril which otherwise had most infallibly proved fatal.
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but he tunes his instrument and falls a warbling forth the praises of the Almighty, saying, I will always praise the Lord, which may serve as a reproach to them who dayly observe the benigne providence of God in protecting them from those perils and dangers, which are obvious to all amidst the changes and chances of this mortal life,
but he Tunis his Instrument and falls a warbling forth the praises of the Almighty, saying, I will always praise the Lord, which may serve as a reproach to them who daily observe the benign providence of God in protecting them from those perils and dangers, which Are obvious to all amid the changes and chances of this Mortal life,
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But Holy David here thinks it too mean a performance for none but himself to sing the marvelous kindness of the Lord, he therefore entreats others to bear a part with him in this consort of thanksgiving, saying, Oh magnifie the Lord with me,
But Holy David Here thinks it too mean a performance for none but himself to sing the marvelous kindness of the Lord, he Therefore entreats Others to bear a part with him in this consort of thanksgiving, saying, O magnify the Lord with me,
Men think they exceed in their duty, if when Heav'n hath been concerned in procuring a deliverance, they cry out with the Pharisee, Lord I thank thee; and conceit it too troublesome and tedious a service to be always telling forth his loving kindess unto others.
Men think they exceed in their duty, if when Heaven hath been concerned in procuring a deliverance, they cry out with the Pharisee, Lord I thank thee; and conceit it too troublesome and tedious a service to be always telling forth his loving kindless unto Others.
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Our Psalmist therefore to prompt and encourage them to this holy duty and to incite them to piety, reckons up a Catalogue of the many privileges of the Righteous.
Our Psalmist Therefore to prompt and encourage them to this holy duty and to incite them to piety, reckons up a Catalogue of the many privileges of the Righteous.
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Yea, let never so many sorrows and afflictions oppress the Righteous, yet still in his appointed time and pleasure he will not only deliver them from the lightest and least burthensome,
Yea, let never so many sorrows and afflictions oppress the Righteous, yet still in his appointed time and pleasure he will not only deliver them from the Lightest and least burdensome,
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First, The condition of the Righteous man upon earth, or the Religious person presented to us in Sables, with ashes sprinkled on his head, his garments rent, his heart broken, himself a companion, a man and friend of sorrows, Great are the Troubles, &c.
First, The condition of the Righteous man upon earth, or the Religious person presented to us in Sables, with Ashes sprinkled on his head, his garments rend, his heart broken, himself a Companion, a man and friend of sorrows, Great Are the Troubles, etc.
Man that is born of a Woman hath but a short time to live, and is full of misery, saith that picture of patience and Landschape of misery, Holy Job, who took the heigth of other mens miseries by surveying his own afflictions;
Man that is born of a Woman hath but a short time to live, and is full of misery, Says that picture of patience and Landscape of misery, Holy Job, who took the heighth of other men's misery's by surveying his own afflictions;
Few and evil have been the days of my life, saith the Patriarch Jacob, one of the chief Darlings of God, yet what a large draught did he drink of the Cup of salt Tears of afflictions!
Few and evil have been the days of my life, Says the Patriarch Jacob, one of the chief Darlings of God, yet what a large draught did he drink of the Cup of salt Tears of afflictions!
What an inveterate, enemy to him was his Brother Esau? who forced him to travel into a strange Country, only accompanied with his Staff and his Scrip, almost clad with no other Garments than the sable-weeds of wo;
What an inveterate, enemy to him was his Brother Esau? who forced him to travel into a strange Country, only accompanied with his Staff and his Scrip, almost clad with no other Garments than the sable-weeds of woe;
no other Pillow than a Marble-stone, which, like a kind-hearted Host, did, by its weeping, seem to commiserate the hard misfortune of this unhappy Pilgrim;
no other Pillow than a Marble-stone, which, like a kindhearted Host, did, by its weeping, seem to commiserate the hard misfortune of this unhappy Pilgrim;
Notwithstanding which, the Wisdom of Heaven thought it convenient to purifie them in the Furnace of Afflictions, the more gloriously to adorn them with those Spiritual Ornaments, which can render them most amiable in the Eyes of the great King.
Notwithstanding which, the Wisdom of Heaven Thought it convenient to purify them in the Furnace of Afflictions, the more gloriously to adorn them with those Spiritual Ornament, which can render them most amiable in the Eyes of the great King.
But amongst all, who have suffered affliction, who ever met with more hardships than David; For he, being a Type of Christ, was always hedged about with the Cross;
But among all, who have suffered affliction, who ever met with more hardships than David; For he, being a Type of christ, was always hedged about with the Cross;
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so David of Abigail: As Herod persecuted Christ, so Saul persecuted David: Yes, and the wrath of the King created a number of Enemies, insomuch that though he was annointed, he could not reign;
so David of Abigail: As Herod persecuted christ, so Saul persecuted David: Yes, and the wrath of the King created a number of Enemies, insomuch that though he was anointed, he could not Reign;
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But perhaps some may confess, 'Tis true, whilst Religion was clouded, and the Law had shadowed the brightness thereof, men were overspread with calamities and troubles,
But perhaps Some may confess, It's true, while Religion was clouded, and the Law had shadowed the brightness thereof, men were overspread with calamities and Troubles,
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If we take a prospect of the troubles of the Righteous under the Law, we shall conclude it was but a little Cloud which arose like the Palm of a mans hand in reference to those Storms and Tempests, which have united and spread themselves over the face of the whole earth, under the dispensation of the Gospel,
If we take a prospect of the Troubles of the Righteous under the Law, we shall conclude it was but a little Cloud which arose like the Palm of a men hand in Referente to those Storms and Tempests, which have united and spread themselves over the face of the Whole earth, under the Dispensation of the Gospel,
In the time of the Law, Abraham the Father of the faithful, was blessed with the promise of plenty and abundance, All the Land which thou seest, to thee will I give it and to thine inheritance for ever, yes,
In the time of the Law, Abraham the Father of the faithful, was blessed with the promise of plenty and abundance, All the Land which thou See, to thee will I give it and to thine inheritance for ever, yes,
and our Royal Prophet cou'd say, that the Righteous shall possess the Land, nay, a little after he testifieth that he had observed for many years together yet never could see the Righteous forsaken, or any of their Seed begging their Bread, for in those days Prosperity did seem as it were entail'd on none but the Righteous Person;
and our Royal Prophet could say, that the Righteous shall possess the Land, nay, a little After he Testifieth that he had observed for many Years together yet never could see the Righteous forsaken, or any of their Seed begging their Bred, for in those days Prosperity did seem as it were entailed on none but the Righteous Person;
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But since Christ came to settle the Gospel in the World, Tempora mutantur, and the blessings of the godly are of a contrary die and complexion, NONLATINALPHABET Blessed are you when persecuted for Righteosness sake, and blessed are you when men shall revile you,
But since christ Come to settle the Gospel in the World, Tempora mutantur, and the blessings of the godly Are of a contrary die and complexion, Blessed Are you when persecuted for Righteousness sake, and blessed Are you when men shall revile you,
They are the Oxen destined for slaughter, which graze in green Pastures, but those appointed for a more mild and gentle usage, are dayly harrased with labour and subject to travail.
They Are the Oxen destined for slaughter, which graze in green Pastures, but those appointed for a more mild and gentle usage, Are daily Harassed with labour and Subject to travail.
every Christian in like manner must expect to be encountred with sorrow and calamities to fit and polish them for the building up that Triumphant Church, whereof Jesus Christ is the Head, no marvel then that great are the troubles of the Righteous.
every Christian in like manner must expect to be encountered with sorrow and calamities to fit and polish them for the building up that Triumphant Church, whereof jesus christ is the Head, no marvel then that great Are the Troubles of the Righteous.
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For without doubt we cannot fufficiently relish the sweetness of good without the tryals of evil, Joseph mounted on the Triumphant Chariot of Pharaoh by Prisons and Fetters, David to the Throne of Saul by many persecutions,
For without doubt we cannot fufficiently relish the sweetness of good without the trials of evil, Joseph mounted on the Triumphant Chariot of Pharaoh by Prisons and Fetters, David to the Throne of Saul by many persecutions,
Nay, let us but consult Nature we may make the same remarques, where we shall behold the Sun darting forth more brisk and lively Rays after an Eclypse, The Sea more calm after it hath been discompos'd and ruffl'd by a Tempest,;
Nay, let us but consult Nature we may make the same remarks, where we shall behold the Sun darting forth more brisk and lively Rays After an Eclipse, The Sea more Cam After it hath been discomposed and ruffled by a Tempest,;
and the Air much fairer when it hath wept those showrs which did obscure its brightness, upon which account Seneca did affirm that as Storms and Tempests did contribute to the clearness of the Heavens and smoothness of the Sea,
and the Air much Fairer when it hath wept those showers which did Obscure its brightness, upon which account Senecca did affirm that as Storms and Tempests did contribute to the clearness of the Heavens and smoothness of the Sea,
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How could we judge of that pleasure the Spring and Summer entertain us with, if they were not ushered in by the piercing winds and cold of the two contrary Seasons.
How could we judge of that pleasure the Spring and Summer entertain us with, if they were not ushered in by the piercing winds and cold of the two contrary Seasons.
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For was it it the power of humane nature to prescribe an antidote as a preservative from all manner of miseries, that very want of miseries would prove an occasion of misery,
For was it it the power of humane nature to prescribe an antidote as a preservative from all manner of misery's, that very want of misery's would prove an occasion of misery,
because the mind cloyed with continual happiness would prove a glut and burthen to it self, disgusting that at last, which an intermission would have rendred pleasant.
Because the mind cloyed with continual happiness would prove a glut and burden to it self, disgusting that At last, which an intermission would have rendered pleasant.
Doth not that meat which is most pleasing to our pallats, by our dayly feasting thereon, both take away our appetite and proves loathsome and not to be endured.
Does not that meat which is most pleasing to our palates, by our daily feasting thereon, both take away our appetite and Proves loathsome and not to be endured.
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But perhaps some may here object, that if we can never relish happiness without a mixture of evil, we might thence infer, the Angels were not sufficiently happy,
But perhaps Some may Here Object, that if we can never relish happiness without a mixture of evil, we might thence infer, the Angels were not sufficiently happy,
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I answer, There is a great difference between the condition of things eternal and things temporal, Angels entred almost as soon into felicity as being, They being placed in the upper Region of the the World, where miseries cannot approach,
I answer, There is a great difference between the condition of things Eternal and things temporal, Angels entered almost as soon into felicity as being, They being placed in the upper Region of the the World, where misery's cannot approach,
and Rivers with Fish, and are likewise extreamly ignorant of Gods grace, when we long enjoy prosperity We grow wanton and are ready to kick against our Maker,
and rivers with Fish, and Are likewise extremely ignorant of God's grace, when we long enjoy Prosperity We grow wanton and Are ready to kick against our Maker,
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And this is the reason why Angels are perfectly happy, without afflictions, but men must first be afflicted before they can be happy, made miserable before they can be glorious,
And this is the reason why Angels Are perfectly happy, without afflictions, but men must First be afflicted before they can be happy, made miserable before they can be glorious,
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For whilst we are swallowed up with the pleasing conceit of the flourishing condition of our goodly Heritages and prosperous fortunes, our devotion proves a melancholy disturber,
For while we Are swallowed up with the pleasing conceit of the flourishing condition of our goodly Heritages and prosperous fortune's, our devotion Proves a melancholy disturber,
and one that exacts too severe a service from the minds of generous Spirits, God is imagined as one who deals after too rough and rugged a manner because he will not licence us to be always revelling in our jollities,
and one that exacts too severe a service from the minds of generous Spirits, God is imagined as one who deals After too rough and rugged a manner Because he will not licence us to be always reveling in our Jollities,
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and this makes Religion to meet but with a slight entertainment at our hands, this makes us stopp our ears at the voice of the Charmer, our hearts are wholly ravish'd with the delightful reflexions on our great abundance till we prove totally forgetful both of our eternal interest and also of the respect due to him who hath blessed us with the fatness of the Land.
and this makes Religion to meet but with a slight entertainment At our hands, this makes us stop our ears At the voice of the Charmer, our hearts Are wholly ravished with the delightful reflexions on our great abundance till we prove totally forgetful both of our Eternal Interest and also of the respect due to him who hath blessed us with the fatness of the Land.
They are the cloddy incumbrances of the World, that debase and clogg our spirits making them listless and unactive, which like Bird-lime hamper and entangle our souls, indisposing our minds for the most noble and clarified contemplations of eternity.
They Are the cloddy encumbrances of the World, that debase and clog our spirits making them listless and unactive, which like Birdlime hamper and entangle our Souls, indisposing our minds for the most noble and clarified contemplations of eternity.
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But when the pruning-hook of afflictions comes to lop off these corrupting branches, then are we brought to hate that which before was the delight of our eyes,
But when the pruning-hook of afflictions comes to lop off these corrupting branches, then Are we brought to hate that which before was the delight of our eyes,
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neither is the Soul capacitated for the entertainment of divine truths until some sinister accident accident and cross affliction hath cleansed and purged it from the dross of the World.
neither is the Soul capacitated for the entertainment of divine truths until Some sinister accident accident and cross affliction hath cleansed and purged it from the dross of the World.
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for having received a fall out of his Chariot, and his Insolency curbed by an immediate blow from Heaven, He could say, Justum est hominem mortalem subditum esse Deo.
for having received a fallen out of his Chariot, and his Insolency curbed by an immediate blow from Heaven, He could say, Justum est hominem mortalem subditum esse God
For when God perceives a constant course of his kindness cannot wean us from our sins, he then applyes the Ministers of his Fury, the storms and tempests of afflictions to ruffle us out of them.
For when God perceives a constant course of his kindness cannot wean us from our Sins, he then Applies the Ministers of his Fury, the storms and tempests of afflictions to ruffle us out of them.
'Tis true great prosperities do not easily corrupt the souls which have taken a good temper in the fear of God, nevertheless they wound and in some sort change them.
It's true great Prosperities do not Easily corrupt the Souls which have taken a good temper in the Fear of God, nevertheless they wound and in Some sort change them.
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So a Soul yea one of those most eminent for devotion and piety, being continually soothed with a long sequel of the good successes of the affairs of the World, taketh some small flight out of it self, seeking recreation in a smiling and delicate air, which affords nothing but objects of pleasure and delight;
So a Soul yea one of those most eminent for devotion and piety, being continually soothed with a long sequel of the good Successes of the affairs of the World, Takes Some small flight out of it self, seeking recreation in a smiling and delicate air, which affords nothing but objects of pleasure and delight;
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But so soon as adversity hath given her blow, it reentreth into it self, it foldeth it self within it self, it fasteth it self, it knoweth it self, it findeth God in the bottom of her heart, afflicted and perplext with the revolutions of the World, she raises and darts her self above the ways of the Moon,
But so soon as adversity hath given her blow, it reentreth into it self, it foldeth it self within it self, it fasteth it self, it Knoweth it self, it finds God in the bottom of her heart, afflicted and perplexed with the revolutions of the World, she raises and darts her self above the ways of the Moon,
and Tracks of the Sun, to that goodly Temple of Eternity, where Spirits dwell disrobed of these garments of flesh and bones, which we dragg along with us in this mortal life.
and Tracks of the Sun, to that goodly Temple of Eternity, where Spirits dwell disrobed of these garments of Flesh and bones, which we drag along with us in this Mortal life.
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least she should be chastised for ever, that she should be afflicted with sorrows in this life, to free her from eternal gnashings of teeth, that he should deprive her of the gilded nothings of this World, that she may enjoy an everlasting and supream good;
lest she should be chastised for ever, that she should be afflicted with sorrows in this life, to free her from Eternal gnashings of teeth, that he should deprive her of the gilded nothings of this World, that she may enjoy an everlasting and supreme good;
In a word, How happy will she be, when she shall consider how God hath made her smart under the light afflictions of an adverse fortune on earth, to adopt her for an eternal and exceeding weight of glory in Heaven.
In a word, How happy will she be, when she shall Consider how God hath made her smart under the Light afflictions of an adverse fortune on earth, to adopt her for an Eternal and exceeding weight of glory in Heaven.
till we be refined by this fire of affliction, until we have whitened our souls by the tears of sorrow, our affections will espouse the quarrel of the World,
till we be refined by this fire of affliction, until we have whitened our Souls by the tears of sorrow, our affections will espouse the quarrel of the World,
God therefore to curb us that we may not stray beyond our limits, keeps us in a vale of tears often leading us through an Aceldema, a field of bloud and persecution, that with Jacob we may long for our Fathers house, not saying with St. Peter, it is good for us to be here, but rather with St. Paul, I desire to be dissolved and to be with Christ.
God Therefore to curb us that we may not stray beyond our Limits, keeps us in a vale of tears often leading us through an Aceldama, a field of blood and persecution, that with Jacob we may long for our Father's house, not saying with Saint Peter, it is good for us to be Here, but rather with Saint Paul, I desire to be dissolved and to be with christ.
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For if, like the Moon in the Eclypse, we fail not to appear dark on that side which looketh towards earth, we shall most assuredly appear radiant and bright on that which tends towards Heaven,
For if, like the Moon in the Eclipse, we fail not to appear dark on that side which looks towards earth, we shall most assuredly appear radiant and bright on that which tends towards Heaven,
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As the eyes of Tobit were opened by the gall of the Fish, so the judgments of Heaven inflicted on us make us to reflect on the past actions of our life, that we may correct and reform all the errataes and misdemeanors thereof.
As the eyes of Tobit were opened by the Gall of the Fish, so the Judgments of Heaven inflicted on us make us to reflect on the past actions of our life, that we may correct and reform all the Errata and misdemeanors thereof.
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For as the Rod of Moses stricken on the Stony Rock, caused whole Buckets of water to issue out thence, in like manner the Rod of afflictions smiting on our flinty and obdurate hearts, forceth whole Rivers of tears to flow from our eyes for our sins committed.
For as the Rod of Moses stricken on the Stony Rock, caused Whole Buckets of water to issue out thence, in like manner the Rod of afflictions smiting on our flinty and obdurate hearts, forceth Whole rivers of tears to flow from our eyes for our Sins committed.
as well as irrationally, as not to commune with our hearts, and ask our souls what have we done? How have I deserved this? what notorious crime have I committed that I have made my God who delighteth not in the misery of his people,
as well as irrationally, as not to commune with our hearts, and ask our Souls what have we done? How have I deserved this? what notorious crime have I committed that I have made my God who delights not in the misery of his people,
but because I did not set the broken bones of my soul together? Had I been afflicted with Strangury or Stone, had I dissolved the Stone in my heart by the tears of a really godly sorrow? I had never been oppressed with this Calenture, had not that more fatal one of anger needed a cure;
but Because I did not Set the broken bones of my soul together? Had I been afflicted with Strangury or Stone, had I dissolved the Stone in my heart by the tears of a really godly sorrow? I had never been oppressed with this Calenture, had not that more fatal one of anger needed a cure;
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was not this Feaver, this Sickness or that Disease prescribed by God as medicinal for this or that Sin? And when he hath ransacked his soul to the botom and found out the troubler of Israel, the Fonah who raiseth these Storms and Tempests, the Rebel who disquiets him in his peace, what can be the issue of it,
was not this Fever, this Sickness or that Disease prescribed by God as medicinal for this or that since? And when he hath ransacked his soul to the bottom and found out the troubler of Israel, the Fonah who Raiseth these Storms and Tempests, the Rebel who disquiets him in his peace, what can be the issue of it,
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Nay, when God chastens man for sin, will it not make him to bind himself by most solemn vows and promises that if he will remove this burthen from his Shoulders, he will utterly renounce those sins which have made him so miserable,
Nay, when God chastens man for since, will it not make him to bind himself by most solemn vows and promises that if he will remove this burden from his Shoulders, he will utterly renounce those Sins which have made him so miserable,
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Thus the Prodigal Son was brought back again to his Fathers house, he had never thought of the great plenty in his Fathers Family, had he not been constrained to feed on Husks.
Thus the Prodigal Son was brought back again to his Father's house, he had never Thought of the great plenty in his Father's Family, had he not been constrained to feed on Husks.
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What School more proper for the instruction of men, then that of affliction? when his Judgments are in the Land, the Inhabitants of the world shall learn Righteousness;
What School more proper for the instruction of men, then that of affliction? when his Judgments Are in the Land, the Inhabitants of the world shall Learn Righteousness;
The Third Reason why the Lord visits us with afflictions is to make tryal whether with the Silver-smith we had rather make Shrines for Diana, and well paid for our labour,
The Third Reason why the Lord visits us with afflictions is to make trial whither with the Silversmith we had rather make Shrines for Diana, and well paid for our labour,
Yes, and thus the goodly fellowship of the Prophets and noble Army of Martyrs were tryed, who were so far from denying the truth, that they did couragiously abide the stroak of death,
Yes, and thus the goodly fellowship of the prophets and noble Army of Martyrs were tried, who were so Far from denying the truth, that they did courageously abide the stroke of death,
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For this Rod and this Staff comforted them with the hopes of their deliverance from the servitude of corruption into the glorious liberty of the Children of God.
For this Rod and this Staff comforted them with the hope's of their deliverance from the servitude of corruption into the glorious liberty of the Children of God.
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This was that which comforted these defenders of Christianity, that, whereon they cast their eye in the midst of all the unexpressible tortures the powerful witty malice of the World was able to inflict.
This was that which comforted these defenders of Christianity, that, whereon they cast their eye in the midst of all the unexpressible tortures the powerful witty malice of the World was able to inflict.
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There the Proto-Martyr St. Stephen saw the Stones which pelted him into Heaven, as so many Rubies and pretious Stones to adorn that Crown which was to begirt his Brows.
There the Proto-Martyr Saint Stephen saw the Stones which pelted him into Heaven, as so many Rubies and precious Stones to adorn that Crown which was to begirt his Brows.
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and not for her dowry, will not be ashamed to confess his Master, though he is most certainly assured to be mounted on Gibbets and undergo the most rigid Tortures power is able to invent.
and not for her dowry, will not be ashamed to confess his Master, though he is most Certainly assured to be mounted on Gibbets and undergo the most rigid Tortures power is able to invent.
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Let any one judge how noble and glorious a spectacle it is to behold an invincible courage, counterbuffl'd with Storms and Tempests, on whom it seemeth Heaven would burst and fall in peices;
Let any one judge how noble and glorious a spectacle it is to behold an invincible courage, counterbuffled with Storms and Tempests, on whom it seems Heaven would burst and fallen in Pieces;
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Is it not admirable to behold him amidst the ruins of the World, and threats of the Air, always standing like to a great Brazen Colossus, valuing them at no higher rate then Mists and small Flakes of Snow,? because he is compleatly taught that in the School of Vertue we learn to despise temporal pleasures and to trample on those vanities which others have so much laboured and hunted after.
Is it not admirable to behold him amid the ruins of the World, and Treats of the Air, always standing like to a great Brazen Colossus, valuing them At no higher rate then Mists and small Flakes of Snow,? Because he is completely taught that in the School of Virtue we Learn to despise temporal pleasures and to trample on those vanities which Others have so much laboured and hunted After.
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Jovinian a King having two Vessels of Wine in his Pallace, the one sweet, the other sowr, Decreed that whosoever would tast of the sweet wine, should first drink of the sowr;
Jovinian a King having two Vessels of Wine in his Palace, the one sweet, the other sour, Decreed that whosoever would taste of the sweet wine, should First drink of the sour;
whosoever in like manner would drink of those Rivers of Pleasures streaming at Gods Right Hand, must not refuse to pledge Christ first in his bitter cup of afflictions.
whosoever in like manner would drink of those rivers of Pleasures streaming At God's Right Hand, must not refuse to pledge christ First in his bitter cup of afflictions.
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NONLATINALPHABET Get thee behind me Satan, for thou art an offence, was the rebuke the Son of God gave St. Peter when he would have disswaded him from suffering both the most cruel and ignominious death of the Cross,
Get thee behind me Satan, for thou art an offence, was the rebuke the Son of God gave Saint Peter when he would have dissuaded him from suffering both the most cruel and ignominious death of the Cross,
and we dancing in our Sports? To see him drinking Vinegar and Gall, and we pleasing our foolish appetites? To see Christ of his Cross make a Ladder to ascend his Throne of Glory,
and we dancing in our Sports? To see him drinking Vinegar and Gall, and we pleasing our foolish appetites? To see christ of his Cross make a Ladder to ascend his Throne of Glory,
For observe that Dilemma of Christ, and you'll see there are no thoughts this Cup should pass from us, He that will save his life, shall loose it; and he that will loose it shall save it.
For observe that Dilemma of christ, and You'll see there Are no thoughts this Cup should pass from us, He that will save his life, shall lose it; and he that will lose it shall save it.
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But who is more stupid to the extreamest misery, than he who will ruinate his grounds for Heaven, to gain a little clay on earth? and who is more wise and fortunate then he, who will lose his life for him? because when Christ shall appear attended with Myriads of Angels, the vast Retinue of Coelestial Courtiers, he will confer rewards according to the deeds.
But who is more stupid to the Extremest misery, than he who will ruinate his grounds for Heaven, to gain a little clay on earth? and who is more wise and fortunate then he, who will loose his life for him? Because when christ shall appear attended with Myriads of Angels, the vast Retinue of Celestial Courtiers, he will confer rewards according to the Deeds.
when God picks thee out as the most couragious of his Souldiers to fight in his defence? If he hath reserved pleasures unspeakable for them who barely love him, what Lawrels and Crowns are prepared for them, who love him unto death?
when God picks thee out as the most courageous of his Soldiers to fight in his defence? If he hath reserved pleasures unspeakable for them who barely love him, what Laurels and Crowns Are prepared for them, who love him unto death?
Where is thy courage therefore O Christian? where is thy spirit? when thou repinest at whatever God lays on thee of this sad nature? dost thou do well to be angry? Ransack and search into the bottom of thy soul,
Where is thy courage Therefore Oh Christian? where is thy Spirit? when thou repinest At whatever God lays on thee of this sad nature? dost thou do well to be angry? Ransack and search into the bottom of thy soul,
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'Tis to wean thee from the love of the World, 'tis to make thee reform and lead a new course of life, 'tis to try thy patience and love to him, to see if it be so entire that nothing can draw thy affections from him.
It's to wean thee from the love of the World, it's to make thee reform and led a new course of life, it's to try thy patience and love to him, to see if it be so entire that nothing can draw thy affections from him.
'Tis out of pure tenderness and kindness to thy soul, that God sends thee afflictions in thy body, crosses in thy state, yes, every sad accident is applyed by that wise Physician of Heaven, to eat out the proud Flesh of our corrupt nature,
It's out of pure tenderness and kindness to thy soul, that God sends thee afflictions in thy body, Crosses in thy state, yes, every sad accident is applied by that wise physician of Heaven, to eat out the proud Flesh of our corrupt nature,
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He is as it were grieved himself that he is constrained and driven to make use of this medicine, to heal us of our more deadly wounds and putrified sores.
He is as it were grieved himself that he is constrained and driven to make use of this medicine, to heal us of our more deadly wounds and Putrified sores.
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Is it not an argument of my insensibility, to complain of him who nips and pincheth me, to raise and awaken me out of a deep Lethargy? and is it not to awaken us out of the Lethargy of Sin, that God pincheth us with hardness?
Is it not an argument of my insensibility, to complain of him who nips and pincheth me, to raise and awaken me out of a deep Lethargy? and is it not to awaken us out of the Lethargy of since, that God pincheth us with hardness?
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And what a great influence would it have upon our lives? How would it blunt and dull the edge of evils? what a mighty salve and cure to a mind discomposed by sorrow, seriously to consider, Heaven is not only concerned therein,
And what a great influence would it have upon our lives? How would it blunt and dull the edge of evils? what a mighty salve and cure to a mind discomposed by sorrow, seriously to Consider, Heaven is not only concerned therein,
But then again in the second place we must also express our thankfulness to God that he hath thought us worthy to suffer for the name of Christ extolling and praising him that he hath made us miserable.
But then again in the second place we must also express our thankfulness to God that he hath Thought us worthy to suffer for the name of christ extolling and praising him that he hath made us miserable.
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For as the General places the stoutest men opposite to the hottest services, and sharpest encounters, not that he ows them a spite or bear them a grudge,
For as the General places the Stoutest men opposite to the hottest services, and Sharpest encounters, not that he ows them a spite or bear them a grudge,
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but as for me, saith the undaunted Christian, the more enemies I encounter, the greater will be my Crown, the harder the labour the more noble my reward;
but as for me, Says the undaunted Christian, the more enemies I encounter, the greater will be my Crown, the harder the labour the more noble my reward;
God will not leave his Children in endless miseries, they may wander many years in the Tents of Kedar, where there is nothing but blackness and darkness, not the least glimmering of joy,
God will not leave his Children in endless misery's, they may wander many Years in the Tents of Kedar, where there is nothing but blackness and darkness, not the least glimmering of joy,
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Who would have thought, when Jonah was cast into the Sea, to have met him again preaching at Nineveh? who would have thought when Nebuchadnezzar was grasing in the Forrest to have seen him again governing in Babel? who would have thought when Joseph was on Prison, to have seen him advanced Lord over Pharaoh 's house? who would have thought when Job was in the Dunghil, that he should be happier and richer then before his misfortunes?
Who would have Thought, when Jonah was cast into the Sea, to have met him again preaching At Nineveh? who would have Thought when Nebuchadnezzar was grazing in the Forest to have seen him again governing in Babel? who would have Thought when Joseph was on Prison, to have seen him advanced Lord over Pharaoh is house? who would have Thought when Job was in the Dunghill, that he should be Happier and Richer then before his misfortunes?
These are the great acts of mercy, which make the faithful sing with Miriam, the Lord hath triumphed valiantly, did not the fire that insatiable and gluttonous Element loose its devouring nature,
These Are the great acts of mercy, which make the faithful sing with Miriam, the Lord hath triumphed valiantly, did not the fire that insatiable and gluttonous Element lose its devouring nature,
When Herod sent forth his Troop of Horse to slay the poor innocent Infantry of Bethlehem, to the end he might destroy him who was born King of the Jews, tydings came at last to Mary and Joseph in Aegypt, that he was dead, who sought the young Child 's life.
When Herod sent forth his Troop of Horse to slay the poor innocent Infantry of Bethlehem, to the end he might destroy him who was born King of the jews, tidings Come At last to Marry and Joseph in Egypt, that he was dead, who sought the young Child is life.
Even so, when our Banishment and Sickness, bondage and scarcity are fully compleated, Tydings shall come that our troubles are dead, and the heart shall dance and sing that Song of Moses The Lord, the Lord Strong, Merciful and Gracious, Slow to Anger,
Even so, when our Banishment and Sickness, bondage and scarcity Are Fully completed, Tidings shall come that our Troubles Are dead, and the heart shall dance and sing that Song of Moses The Lord, the Lord Strong, Merciful and Gracious, Slow to Anger,
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Had David put a stop and period at troubles, discoursing of nothing but Rods, than might have the Righteous have complained I have cleansed my heart in vain,
Had David put a stop and Period At Troubles, discoursing of nothing but Rods, than might have the Righteous have complained I have cleansed my heart in vain,
but as there is a flux and reflux of the waters of the Sea, so are there the ebbings as well as the flowings of sorrows, here lies Joseph in the Prison,
but as there is a flux and reflux of the waters of the Sea, so Are there the ebbings as well as the flowings of sorrows, Here lies Joseph in the Prison,
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For can a Mother commiserate the trickling tears of her crying Infant, and will the Father of mercy be obdure to thee? are the tears of an infirm Lazaro so eloquent and Rhetorical that they will force compassion from the beholders eyes,
For can a Mother commiserate the trickling tears of her crying Infant, and will the Father of mercy be obdure to thee? Are the tears of an infirm Lazarus so eloquent and Rhetorical that they will force compassion from the beholders eyes,
and will not thy wounds seconded with the intercession of a crucified Jesus move the God of Heaven? doth he cloath the Lilly and the Rose which neither spinn nor toyl with such beauty and glory,
and will not thy wounds seconded with the Intercession of a Crucified jesus move the God of Heaven? does he cloth the Lily and the Rose which neither spinn nor toil with such beauty and glory,
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for the maintaining of his Truth and Religion? hath not God promised to deliver thee and will he break his Vows? Is not a martyred soul a friend of Gods? and is he wont to forsake his Favourites? did he not once speak peace unto thee? and is it usual for him to recall his words? Nay, in a word, did not he smile upon thee,
for the maintaining of his Truth and Religion? hath not God promised to deliver thee and will he break his Vows? Is not a martyred soul a friend of God's? and is he wont to forsake his Favourites? did he not once speak peace unto thee? and is it usual for him to Recall his words? Nay, in a word, did not he smile upon thee,
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Rest satisfied therefore, and quiet thy self with the rich expressions of his love, and full assurance of obtaining the promise to set with Abraham Isaac and Jacob in the Kingdom of God.
Rest satisfied Therefore, and quiet thy self with the rich expressions of his love, and full assurance of obtaining the promise to Set with Abraham Isaac and Jacob in the Kingdom of God.
We are not healed so soon as we are bruised, but our deliverance is deferred for a while to see how patiently we demean our selves waiting the Lords leisure,
We Are not healed so soon as we Are Bruised, but our deliverance is deferred for a while to see how patiently we demean our selves waiting the lords leisure,
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mourning may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning, how shall this therefore content the afflicted soul, that he shall be delivered when made perfect through tribulation!
mourning may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning, how shall this Therefore content the afflicted soul, that he shall be Delivered when made perfect through tribulation!
How may this cordial revive a wounded and drooping spirit, making it to burst forth in the expressions of David, By this I know that thou favourest me, for my enemies dont triumph over me.
How may this cordial revive a wounded and drooping Spirit, making it to burst forth in the expressions of David, By this I know that thou favourest me, for my enemies doubt triumph over me.
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When old Eli heard the sad threatnings of God against him, the destruction of his Family, the loss of the Priest-hood, the cutting off both his Sons in one day, all which were afflictions of the heaviest nature, neverthe less the sole consideration that it was the Lord, made him cry out, Let him do what seemeth him good.
When old Eli herd the sad threatenings of God against him, the destruction of his Family, the loss of the Priesthood, the cutting off both his Sons in one day, all which were afflictions of the Heaviest nature, neverthe less the sole consideration that it was the Lord, made him cry out, Let him do what seems him good.
If an excess of joy be ever allowable, certain it is when we fall into divers temptations of tryal, otherwise, Mirth what meaneth it? and laughter it is madness.
If an excess of joy be ever allowable, certain it is when we fallen into diverse temptations of trial, otherwise, Mirth what means it? and laughter it is madness.
Is the Lilly less fair, or the Rose not so odoriferous and fragrant, when environed with thornes? neither is the Spouse of Christ his Church, less beautiful and comely,
Is the Lily less fair, or the Rose not so odoriferous and fragrant, when environed with thorns? neither is the Spouse of christ his Church, less beautiful and comely,
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Why art thou then afraid O my Soul, or why dost thou repine at adversity? especially since God hath laid it as the foundation, at least medium, to eternal felicity? art thou poor? alas!
Why art thou then afraid Oh my Soul, or why dost thou repine At adversity? especially since God hath laid it as the Foundation, At least medium, to Eternal felicity? art thou poor? alas!
how canst thou want if God be with thee? or the rich, what have they in possession when God is afar off, St. Paul tells us how the Hebrews with joy sustained the rapine of their goods, because they knew there was a more durable treasure and incomparably better inheritance prepared for them.
how Canst thou want if God be with thee? or the rich, what have they in possession when God is afar off, Saint Paul tells us how the Hebrews with joy sustained the rapine of their goods, Because they knew there was a more durable treasure and incomparably better inheritance prepared for them.
What is it therefore which troubles thy repose? dost thou bewail the loss of a Parent, Relation or Friend? Oh consider with thy self, he was not born to live always and perhaps like the Righteous, was snatched away earlier from the evil to come.
What is it Therefore which Troubles thy repose? dost thou bewail the loss of a Parent, Relation or Friend? O Consider with thy self, he was not born to live always and perhaps like the Righteous, was snatched away earlier from the evil to come.
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Moreover, If you truly love God (as who cannot but love that which is nothing but essential purity it self) How canst thou be afflicted at the dissolution of a man? since if he perish not to God, he perish not to thee,
Moreover, If you truly love God (as who cannot but love that which is nothing but essential purity it self) How Canst thou be afflicted At the dissolution of a man? since if he perish not to God, he perish not to thee,
Why art thou then so sad, oh my soul, and why art thou so disquieted within me? dost thou groan under the pressures of an infirm constitution? remember with thy self we should not covet to enjoy life,
Why art thou then so sad, o my soul, and why art thou so disquieted within me? dost thou groan under the pressures of an infirm constitution? Remember with thy self we should not covet to enjoy life,
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and if this be convenient for the good of the universe, shall not private respects and particular interests give place thereunto? shall I murmur against my God in grumbling at my sickness? or rather, ought I not thankfully accept it as a present from the most merciful and benign parent, ordained either as a chastisement of my sins,
and if this be convenient for the good of the universe, shall not private respects and particular interests give place thereunto? shall I murmur against my God in grumbling At my sickness? or rather, ought I not thankfully accept it as a present from the most merciful and benign parent, ordained either as a chastisement of my Sins,
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for where is that malice? Oh! where is that cruelty will rage upon the prostrate? however where is that wise Marchant who Trafficks for so rich a Pearl,
for where is that malice? Oh! where is that cruelty will rage upon the prostrate? however where is that wise Merchant who Traffics for so rich a Pearl,
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Courage then, O my soul, and welcome the vexations of hunger, cold, bonds and imprisonments, whips or scourges, ship-wrecks or nakedness, the perils of the Sea, City or Wilderness,
Courage then, Oh my soul, and welcome the vexations of hunger, cold, bonds and imprisonments, whips or scourges, shipwrecks or nakedness, the perils of the Sea, city or Wilderness,
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and shall not I fight his battels? am I a Christian, and shall not I fight under the Banner of the Captain of our Salvation? how hath Solomon branded me for a Coward, and my strength small if I faint in the day of adversity?
and shall not I fight his battles? am I a Christian, and shall not I fight under the Banner of the Captain of our Salvation? how hath Solomon branded me for a Coward, and my strength small if I faint in the day of adversity?
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I will pride my self in my Chains, and will not be troubled at diseases, for though this Sickness may be unto the first, yet not unto the second death.
I will pride my self in my Chains, and will not be troubled At diseases, for though this Sickness may be unto the First, yet not unto the second death.
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Shall I betray the cause when God hath appointed it to try me? shall I offend my bretheren when St. Paul had rather die than be guilty of being a stumbling block unto any? shall I charge my Conscience when its wounds are more intollerable then the tortures of the body? shall I apostatize from my profession and turn from the faith,
Shall I betray the cause when God hath appointed it to try me? shall I offend my brethren when Saint Paul had rather die than be guilty of being a stumbling block unto any? shall I charge my Conscience when its wounds Are more intolerable then the tortures of the body? shall I apostatise from my profession and turn from the faith,
let my Friends tempt me like Job 's Wife, let my Flesh flatter me like Eve, let my Persecutors bribe me like Balak, let them who suffer with me revolt and abandon me,
let my Friends tempt me like Job is Wife, let my Flesh flatter me like Eve, let my Persecutors bribe me like Balak, let them who suffer with me revolt and abandon me,
How great were the troubles of Joseph, yet the Lord did deliver him out of all? how many were the afflictions of Abraham, how many were the sorrows both of David and Job, yet thou O my God didst deliver them,
How great were the Troubles of Joseph, yet the Lord did deliver him out of all? how many were the afflictions of Abraham, how many were the sorrows both of David and Job, yet thou Oh my God didst deliver them,
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and therefore thou canst and wilt deliver me, for thou art my Castle and strong Tower of defence, Oh! hast thee to deliver me, that my enemies may not triumph over me,
and Therefore thou Canst and wilt deliver me, for thou art my Castle and strong Tower of defence, Oh! hast thee to deliver me, that my enemies may not triumph over me,
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and what shall I deny my Saviour sopoor a kindness, so small a request, as to do something for him, who hath done all things for me? shall he give me his heart and his bowels,
and what shall I deny my Saviour sopoor a kindness, so small a request, as to do something for him, who hath done all things for me? shall he give me his heart and his bowels,
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for though earthly Crowns are made of Gold, yet heavenly Diadems are made of the thorns of tribulation, I will not therefore look for pleasures in my way, till I have passed the narrow Gate,
for though earthly Crowns Are made of Gold, yet heavenly Diadems Are made of the thorns of tribulation, I will not Therefore look for pleasures in my Way, till I have passed the narrow Gate,
but all tears shall be wiped from our eyes, and the Robes of Scarlet, washed white in the bloud of the Lamb, who sitteth on the Throne for ever and ever.
but all tears shall be wiped from our eyes, and the Robes of Scarlet, washed white in the blood of the Lamb, who Sitteth on the Throne for ever and ever.
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SUCH was the unexpressible goodness of God, that NONLATINALPHABET having in many parcels and in divers manners as the Apostle phraseth it, revealed to men the things to come, sometimes by Visions and Dreams,
SUCH was the unexpressible Goodness of God, that having in many parcels and in diverse manners as the Apostle Phraseth it, revealed to men the things to come, sometime by Visions and Dreams,
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as he frequently appeared unto Abraham and Jacob; sometimes by the coming of his Spirit upon the Prophets, for St. Peter informs us how holy men of God spake as they were taught being moved by the Spirit of the Holy-Ghost, such were Isaiah, Jeremiah and others;
as he frequently appeared unto Abraham and Jacob; sometime by the coming of his Spirit upon the prophets, for Saint Peter informs us how holy men of God spoke as they were taught being moved by the Spirit of the Holy ghost, such were Isaiah, Jeremiah and Others;
sometimes by dispatching unto us those immaterial Embassadors of his, the Holy and Blessed Angels, on their Embassies of love to mankind, that he might reconcile them unto himself,
sometime by dispatching unto us those immaterial ambassadors of his, the Holy and Blessed Angels, on their Embassies of love to mankind, that he might reconcile them unto himself,
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But in this latter Age of the World, he hath spoken unto us by his Son, he hath vouchsafed a mercy of such a quality and noble extent, it cannot but incite the most dull and fordid spirit to a pious commemoration of the Nativity of this Mediator betwixt God and Man, especially,
But in this latter Age of the World, he hath spoken unto us by his Son, he hath vouchsafed a mercy of such a quality and noble extent, it cannot but incite the most dull and fordid Spirit to a pious commemoration of the Nativity of this Mediator betwixt God and Man, especially,
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Upon which account our Holy Mother the Church, hath appointed this day for that solemn purpose, that all devout Christians should meet together to celebrate the Birth of our Redeemer,
Upon which account our Holy Mother the Church, hath appointed this day for that solemn purpose, that all devout Christians should meet together to celebrate the Birth of our Redeemer,
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We with the Husband-men in the Parable, did evilly entreat the other Messengers he before sent unto us, He now therefore sends us his Son, saying, NONLATINALPHABET, they will reverence my Son.
We with the Husbandmen in the Parable, did evilly entreat the other Messengers he before sent unto us, He now Therefore sends us his Son, saying,, they will Reverence my Son.
Insomuch, that he would not manifest himself unto us in the Thunder-claps and Lightning-flashes of Mount Sinai, but in the Mount of Olives, a Mount of peace and sweetness,
Insomuch, that he would not manifest himself unto us in the Thunderclaps and Lightning-flashes of Mount Sinai, but in the Mount of Olive, a Mount of peace and sweetness,
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, to express the grandeur and dignity of their office and place, thus it is used, NONLATINALPHABET thou shalt not revile the Gods, So again NONLATINALPHABET He is a Judge amongct the Gods;
, to express the grandeur and dignity of their office and place, thus it is used, thou shalt not revile the God's, So again He is a Judge amongct the God's;
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as the Heathen Idols, who were the Workmanship of men, and thus it is used by Moses NONLATINALPHABET Turn ye not unto Idols, nor make to your selves Molten Gods, and so likewise by holy David, NONLATINALPHABET For all the Gods of the Heathens are Idols,
as the Heathen Idols, who were the Workmanship of men, and thus it is used by Moses Turn you not unto Idols, nor make to your selves Melted God's, and so likewise by holy David, For all the God's of the heathens Are Idols,
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for the whole Sacred Trinity, as that of St. John NONLATINALPHABET, God is a Spirit, and so again by St. Paul, NONLATINALPHABET If God be for us who can be against us? Where is not meant any particular single Person,
for the Whole Sacred Trinity, as that of Saint John, God is a Spirit, and so again by Saint Paul, If God be for us who can be against us? Where is not meant any particular single Person,
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yet because God the Father is the Fountain of action, he is most properly understood by this term, both in this and also in some other places of Scripture,
yet Because God the Father is the Fountain of actium, he is most properly understood by this term, both in this and also in Some other places of Scripture,
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as that of the Apostle, NONLATINALPHABET, When the Fulness of time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a Woman, made under the Law, and so again, NONLATINALPHABET, God sending his own Son in the likeness of Sinful Fiesh.
as that of the Apostle,, When the Fullness of time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a Woman, made under the Law, and so again,, God sending his own Son in the likeness of Sinful Fiesh.
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Nay, Our Saviour himself was so far from a scribing this action solely to himself, that he doth not disown his mission, that he received his authority from his Father to come into the World and save Sinners.
Nay, Our Saviour himself was so Far from a scribing this actium solely to himself, that he does not disown his mission, that he received his Authority from his Father to come into the World and save Sinners.
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For our Creation was an act of the Almightys, which proceeded not from any constraint, and tye of necessity, but from the abundant freeness and generosity of his Spirit.
For our Creation was an act of the Almightys, which proceeded not from any constraint, and tie of necessity, but from the abundant freeness and generosity of his Spirit.
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What worth or merit can be alledged, miserable dust and ashes that we are? whereby we might claim a prerogative or Title to a Being. Alas! it was undeserved;
What worth or merit can be alleged, miserable dust and Ashes that we Are? whereby we might claim a prerogative or Title to a Being. Alas! it was undeserved;
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To love us in our non-entity is an Embleme of a most Noble Spirit, but to love us after our monstrous ingratitude, I cannot express it, (but in the words of the Apostle NONLATINALPHABET the exceeding riches of his glorious and merciful grace;
To love us in our nonentity is an Emblem of a most Noble Spirit, but to love us After our monstrous ingratitude, I cannot express it, (but in the words of the Apostle the exceeding riches of his glorious and merciful grace;
For man by his own default had lost his Original Righteousness and was trappand by Satan of all those blessings God of his special favour intended to bestow upon him.
For man by his own default had lost his Original Righteousness and was trappand by Satan of all those blessings God of his special favour intended to bestow upon him.
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how his restless love could never be at quiet until it had employed his Omniscience to contrive means and expedients to reconcile both his Justice and Mercy, in reconciling Sinners to himself.
how his restless love could never be At quiet until it had employed his Omniscience to contrive means and expedients to reconcile both his justice and Mercy, in reconciling Sinners to himself.
How did this make St. Paul to cry out Suam commendat erga nos charitatem Deus, God commendeth his love towards us, in that whilst we were Sinners, Christ died for us, that is,
How did this make Saint Paul to cry out Suam commendat Erga nos charitatem Deus, God commends his love towards us, in that while we were Sinners, christ died for us, that is,
And how did this Son express his love to Mankind, even as the Apostle tells us, He being in the form of God, thought it no Robbery to be equal with God,
And how did this Son express his love to Mankind, even as the Apostle tells us, He being in the from of God, Thought it no Robbery to be equal with God,
and from the supereminent heigth of glory, to stoop to the extreamest of indignities being abased to the bottom of abjectedness, that we might be exalted to the contrary extream. O Eternal Fathet of mercys!
and from the supereminent heighth of glory, to stoop to the Extremest of indignities being abased to the bottom of abjectedness, that we might be exalted to the contrary extreme. Oh Eternal Father of Mercies!
thy love and goodness is unmeasurable and thy tender mercys are over all thy works, what a large portion hast thou given us of thy love? that to us a Son is Born, to us a Son is given Thou hast not dealt so with any other creatures,
thy love and Goodness is unmeasurable and thy tender Mercies Are over all thy works, what a large portion hast thou given us of thy love? that to us a Son is Born, to us a Son is given Thou hast not dealt so with any other creatures,
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Nay, so great was thy goodness O God, that when we had lost our selves by departing from thee, we should still be found of the, in sending thy Son, to save and restore them that were lost.
Nay, so great was thy Goodness Oh God, that when we had lost our selves by departing from thee, we should still be found of thee, in sending thy Son, to save and restore them that were lost.
Lord what is man? that thou shouldst so regard him, or the Son of man that thou shouldst thus respect him? with all thankfulness and praise we remember this day, we extol thy love,
Lord what is man? that thou Shouldst so regard him, or the Son of man that thou Shouldst thus respect him? with all thankfulness and praise we Remember this day, we extol thy love,
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Oh let that Spirit which was in our Saviour, inspire our hearts continually, with devout affections towards thee, that we may love thee beyond what our tongues can express,
O let that Spirit which was in our Saviour, inspire our hearts continually, with devout affections towards thee, that we may love thee beyond what our tongues can express,
or hearts imagine, and so joyn cheerfully with that Coelestial Chorus, who are still giving honour, blessing, power, glory and dominion to thee for ever and ever for this thy unspeakable love to Mankind in giving thy only begotten Son, that all may have everlasting life.
or hearts imagine, and so join cheerfully with that Celestial Chorus, who Are still giving honour, blessing, power, glory and dominion to thee for ever and ever for this thy unspeakable love to Mankind in giving thy only begotten Son, that all may have everlasting life.
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By WORLD may be understood the whole compages of all Beings, because every creature by the Passion and Resurrection of our Saviour received almost a new life,
By WORLD may be understood the Whole compages of all Beings, Because every creature by the Passion and Resurrection of our Saviour received almost a new life,
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and was in some measure delivered from the bondage of corruption. But by NONLATINALPHABET in the text is especially signified all Mankind and people in the World.
and was in Some measure Delivered from the bondage of corruption. But by in the text is especially signified all Mankind and people in the World.
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But indeed Expositors are various in their constructions thereof, some translate it, Sic Deus hominem dilexit God so loved the little World Man, some, hominem ad imaginem Dei factum, Man made after the Image and Similitude of God, others, hominem lapsum, et mundanum, fall'n and worldly-minded-man, all which Translations contribute to extoll and magnifie the wonderful Love of God.
But indeed Expositors Are various in their constructions thereof, Some translate it, Sic Deus hominem dilexit God so loved the little World Man, Some, hominem ad imaginem Dei factum, Man made After the Image and Similitude of God, Others, hominem lapsum, et mundanum, fallen and worldly-minded-man, all which Translations contribute to extol and magnify the wondered Love of God.
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For, is it not worthy our admiration to see light and darkness enter a League? To see the torrid and frigid Zone unite and embrace each other? To see JEHOVAH and the Gods of EKRON, the Ark and Dagon reconciled? to see the God Israel and Baal meet together,
For, is it not worthy our admiration to see Light and darkness enter a League? To see the torrid and frigid Zone unite and embrace each other? To see JEHOVAH and the God's of EKRON, the Ark and Dagon reconciled? to see the God Israel and Baal meet together,
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when we consider the Immensity of the Divine Love to laps'd man, to see the eternal Son of the Most High God, descend into the lower parts of the earth,
when we Consider the Immensity of the Divine Love to lapsed man, to see the Eternal Son of the Most High God, descend into the lower parts of the earth,
and in a manner, embrace a Dunghil, nay beyond that, to expose and submit himself to the cruel stroke of the most ignominious death, that he might snatch sinful man from a lamentable downfal,
and in a manner, embrace a Dunghill, nay beyond that, to expose and submit himself to the cruel stroke of the most ignominious death, that he might snatch sinful man from a lamentable downfall,
to us who were unworthy thy compassion, though never so earnestly implor'd, to us, who had deserved thy wrath more than thy smiles, thy Thunder and Lightning, thy indignation and anger,
to us who were unworthy thy compassion, though never so earnestly implored, to us, who had deserved thy wrath more than thy smiles, thy Thunder and Lightning, thy Indignation and anger,
How comes it to pass, thou inexhaustible Fountain of Love, thou showr'st down thy goodness upon us in so plentiful a measure? 'twas thy mercy O God, Oh! praised be that mercy, which saved us from destruction!
How comes it to pass, thou inexhaustible Fountain of Love, thou showr'st down thy Goodness upon us in so plentiful a measure? 'twas thy mercy Oh God, Oh! praised be that mercy, which saved us from destruction!
with all thankfulness and reverence, O God, we desire to join with those Sons of Glory and bright Morning Stars in singing (according to our abilitie and power) Glory be to God on High,
with all thankfulness and Reverence, Oh God, we desire to join with those Sons of Glory and bright Morning Stars in singing (according to our ability and power) Glory be to God on High,
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and favoured as one of the Darlings of God, yet, was he not as quickly disobedient to the commands of his Creator? how justly therefore was his Crown forfeited,
and favoured as one of the Darlings of God, yet, was he not as quickly disobedient to the commands of his Creator? how justly Therefore was his Crown forfeited,
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And if he fell, so did we, by being in his Lovns, for since the advantages of that blessing God promised him, if obedient, had respect to his Posterity,
And if he fell, so did we, by being in his Lovns, for since the advantages of that blessing God promised him, if obedient, had respect to his Posterity,
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Now what had been the wages of this sin, but eternal death? what had been the fruit which they plucked from the Forbidden Tree, in the disguise of an Apple,
Now what had been the wages of this since, but Eternal death? what had been the fruit which they plucked from the Forbidden Tree, in the disguise of an Apple,
but to have been swept away in the Deluge of Divine indignation? that he should have dipt his Arrow in the Poyson of that Serpent which gull'd and mocked us,
but to have been swept away in the Deluge of Divine Indignation? that he should have dipped his Arrow in the Poison of that Serpent which gulled and mocked us,
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that he should have girded his Sword upon his Thigh, and take Vengeance upon us, making us to suck the Lees and dreggs of that intollerable potion reserved for the Sons of Perdition.
that he should have girded his Sword upon his Thigh, and take Vengeance upon us, making us to suck the Lees and dregs of that intolerable potion reserved for the Sons of Perdition.
Stand still therefore all ye that forget God, and admire his goodness and tell me, if there be any God like unto our God, or any Father like unto our heavenly Father, who forbore to enter into the Armory of his wrath,
Stand still Therefore all you that forget God, and admire his Goodness and tell me, if there be any God like unto our God, or any Father like unto our heavenly Father, who forbore to enter into the Armoury of his wrath,
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We have sinned O Lord, and dealt wickedly, but this Lamb of thine, what hath he done? that he should be thus battered and bruised, wounded and bloudy, to save us from the Stripes we had justly deserved? how great was thy love to us to send him, who was in Heaven with thee, to us on earth in the likeness of sinful flesh.
We have sinned Oh Lord, and dealt wickedly, but this Lamb of thine, what hath he done? that he should be thus battered and Bruised, wounded and bloody, to save us from the Stripes we had justly deserved? how great was thy love to us to send him, who was in Heaven with thee, to us on earth in the likeness of sinful Flesh.
how pretious are the thoughts of it to us, Grant then O Merciful Father that the perfect Image of this thy Son may be so formed in our hearts, that we may live the life of Christ, serving him in righteousness,
how precious Are the thoughts of it to us, Grant then Oh Merciful Father that the perfect Image of this thy Son may be so formed in our hearts, that we may live the life of christ, serving him in righteousness,
And what shall we rob our selves of our share in this so glorious an enterprise? shall we ruinate the purposes of Christ in delivering us out of that misery, wherein we were so unhappily plunged.
And what shall we rob our selves of our share in this so glorious an enterprise? shall we ruinate the Purposes of christ in delivering us out of that misery, wherein we were so unhappily plunged.
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our intemperance O fountain of living water, which caused thee to cry out, I am athirst; thou wert made as we are, that we might be made as thou art, with all the powers and faculties of our souls and bodies we return thee all honour and praise, singing with the heavenly quire, All glory, power and dominion be ascribed to the Lamb and him that sitteth on the Throne for ever and ever Amen.
our intemperance Oh fountain of living water, which caused thee to cry out, I am athirst; thou Wertenberg made as we Are, that we might be made as thou art, with all the Powers and faculties of our Souls and bodies we return thee all honour and praise, singing with the heavenly choir, All glory, power and dominion be ascribed to the Lamb and him that Sitteth on the Throne for ever and ever Amen.
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And so I descend in the Second place to consider their quantity whom God so loved, that he gave his only begotten Son for them, God so loved the World.
And so I descend in the Second place to Consider their quantity whom God so loved, that he gave his only begotten Son for them, God so loved the World.
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He did not give his Son for some choice and select persons only, the glorious Son of Righteousness, did not dart his radiant beams on the Land of Goshen only,
He did not give his Son for Some choice and select Persons only, the glorious Son of Righteousness, did not dart his radiant beams on the Land of Goshen only,
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For by NONLATINALPHABET in the text is meant all the world both Jew and Gentile, and so St. Paul useth it saying, that God was in Christ reconciling the World unto himself;
For by in the text is meant all the world both Jew and Gentile, and so Saint Paul uses it saying, that God was in christ reconciling the World unto himself;
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now what is signified by reconciling the Word, is interpreted by St. Paul, NONLATINALPHABET, the whole Creation, or all the Gentile World, in opposition to the Jewish Enclosure, not all the creatures absolutely,
now what is signified by reconciling the Word, is interpreted by Saint Paul,, the Whole Creation, or all the Gentile World, in opposition to the Jewish Enclosure, not all the creatures absolutely,
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but all men of all sorts, particularly, those Gentile Idolators mentioned by the same Apostle, whom he stiles, NONLATINALPHABET you who were alienated and strangers to God, hath he reconciled to himself, for he sent him into the world NONLATINALPHABET to save all men that were lost, to ave all men that were lost, to heal the smarting sores, not of some few polluted souls only,
but all men of all sorts, particularly, those Gentile Idolaters mentioned by the same Apostle, whom he stile, you who were alienated and Strangers to God, hath he reconciled to himself, for he sent him into the world to save all men that were lost, to have all men that were lost, to heal the smarting sores, not of Some few polluted Souls only,
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and therefore to satisfie his Justice, and to manifest his Mercy, he hath given us his Son, that in the dispensation of the fulness of time he might gather into one all things both which are in Heaven and Earth, where is intimated no more then the people who dwell under the Canopy of Heaven.
and Therefore to satisfy his justice, and to manifest his Mercy, he hath given us his Son, that in the Dispensation of the fullness of time he might gather into one all things both which Are in Heaven and Earth, where is intimated no more then the people who dwell under the Canopy of Heaven.
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For though the mercy of God and the Merits of our Saviour hath so confirmed and established the Angels in their Stations of glory, that it is impossible for them to fall and slide away,
For though the mercy of God and the Merits of our Saviour hath so confirmed and established the Angels in their Stations of glory, that it is impossible for them to fallen and slide away,
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so that I conceive the NONLATINALPHABET cannot refer to them, but only to men, because Christ NONLATINALPHABET did not come to take hold of, reduce or reconcile the Angels,
so that I conceive the cannot refer to them, but only to men, Because christ did not come to take hold of, reduce or reconcile the Angels,
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but only mankind, for the Angels in Heaven never fell, and therefore what need had they of a Reconciliation? so that the Apostle only endeavours to explain to us, that Christ is the universal Redeemer of Man-kind, of the Gentiles as well asof the Jews, which is NONLATINALPHABET an act of free undeserved mercy, imputable to nothing but Gods meer grace.
but only mankind, for the Angels in Heaven never fell, and Therefore what need had they of a Reconciliation? so that the Apostle only endeavours to explain to us, that christ is the universal Redeemer of Mankind, of the Gentiles as well asof the jews, which is an act of free undeserved mercy, imputable to nothing but God's mere grace.
For by our Original depravation we became prone to do evil, and are not able to think a good thought, insomuch the most righteous of the Sons of men had need of a Saviour, to make an Attonement and Expiation for them.
For by our Original depravation we became prove to do evil, and Are not able to think a good Thought, insomuch the most righteous of the Sons of men had need of a Saviour, to make an Atonement and Expiation for them.
Shall the disease then he epidemical, and common to all, and shall not the cure be the same? shall Eves transgression be capable of ruining and destroying all? and what hath not Christs all-healing bloud virtue enough to save all? Is God a respecter of persons,
Shall the disease then he epidemical, and Common to all, and shall not the cure be the same? shall Eves Transgression be capable of ruining and destroying all? and what hath not Christ All-healing blood virtue enough to save all? Is God a respecter of Persons,
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For as by the offence of one, death came upon all men unto condemnation, even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life, whence it is clear the remedy brought to us by Christ, reached as far as the disease.
For as by the offence of one, death Come upon all men unto condemnation, even so by the righteousness of one the free gift Come upon all men unto justification of life, whence it is clear the remedy brought to us by christ, reached as Far as the disease.
For this is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the World to save sinners, Sinners indefinitely, without the exclusion of any.
For this is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that christ jesus Come into the World to save Sinners, Sinners indefinitely, without the exclusion of any.
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Such was the unmeasurable love of Christ that he would have all men to be saved, without exception of City or Country, Nation or Language, without exception of the ungodly, enemies,
Such was the unmeasurable love of christ that he would have all men to be saved, without exception of city or Country, nation or Language, without exception of the ungodly, enemies,
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nay, without exception of them that perish, for it is to give them a space to repent in, that he is slack (as some men count slackness) concerning his promise. But alas!
nay, without exception of them that perish, for it is to give them a Molle to Repent in, that he is slack (as Some men count slackness) Concerning his promise. But alas!
then also began to flourish their doctrine who say, that God designed many Souls to Hell before they had a Being and Existence upon earth, insomuch they were incapacitated to work out their salvation, their sentence of condemnation being already past in the predeterminate counel of God,
then also began to flourish their Doctrine who say, that God designed many Souls to Hell before they had a Being and Existence upon earth, insomuch they were incapacitated to work out their salvation, their sentence of condemnation being already passed in the predeterminate counel of God,
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and none but they the true people of Sion, who were the espousers of their fantastical opinion and perswasion, judging all others to be held as Reprobates in the eyes of God because they were so in theirs.
and none but they the true people of Sion, who were the espousers of their fantastical opinion and persuasion, judging all Others to be held as Reprobates in the eyes of God Because they were so in theirs.
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and ascend to his Father? to what purpose was all that wast of bloud which he shed in our behalf? if men were absolutely decreed to salvation or reprobation from all eternity? to what end did Christ come into the world,
and ascend to his Father? to what purpose was all that waste of blood which he shed in our behalf? if men were absolutely decreed to salvation or reprobation from all eternity? to what end did christ come into the world,
when as without consideration to his sufferings or the merits of his death and passion his Father had predetermined from eternity such a number for the pleasures of Heaven,
when as without consideration to his sufferings or the merits of his death and passion his Father had predetermined from eternity such a number for the pleasures of Heaven,
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If it be thus, then is Christ dead in vain, because the Father might have effected this without putting his Son to the expences of his bloud to redeem us.
If it be thus, then is christ dead in vain, Because the Father might have effected this without putting his Son to the expenses of his blood to Redeem us.
Nay, if this doctrine was true, it would blemish the wisdom of Heaven, for if he had resolved to save some and damn others from eternity, he might have done it without the contrivance of that device of reconciling us to himself by the death of his Son,
Nay, if this Doctrine was true, it would blemish the Wisdom of Heaven, for if he had resolved to save Some and damn Others from eternity, he might have done it without the contrivance of that device of reconciling us to himself by the death of his Son,
For to what end serve all the commands, instructions, calls, counsels, admonitions and reproofs of the Gospel? for first, they are unnecessary to those who are elected,
For to what end serve all the commands, instructions, calls, Counsels, admonitions and reproofs of the Gospel? for First, they Are unnecessary to those who Are elected,
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but if it be my hard lot to be put in the Catalogue of reprobates, let me be never so industrious to work out my salvation, let me wear the ground with my religious knees by my constancy in praying;
but if it be my hard lot to be put in the Catalogue of Reprobates, let me be never so Industria to work out my salvation, let me wear the ground with my religious knees by my constancy in praying;
This is the fruit which springs from so corrupt a root, and the very case of Ludovicus, that learned Italian, for he was so miserably infected with this principle that no arguments and reasonings could convince him of its error, till perceiving himself indisposed,
This is the fruit which springs from so corrupt a root, and the very case of Louis, that learned Italian, for he was so miserably infected with this principle that no Arguments and reasonings could convince him of its error, till perceiving himself indisposed,
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and already fallen into the Neighborhoods of sickness he sends for the Physician, who (made acquainted with his opinion) answered him in his own stile, if he should live, he should live, without trying the experiments of his art and skill, the Patient ruminating on his words at last was convinced in his Conscience, that as means were to be applied for the restauration of health;
and already fallen into the Neighborhoods of sickness he sends for the physician, who (made acquainted with his opinion) answered him in his own style, if he should live, he should live, without trying the experiments of his art and skill, the Patient ruminating on his words At last was convinced in his Conscience, that as means were to be applied for the restauration of health;
to which end he hath proportioned sufficient means to all, so that none can perish but through their own impenitency and perseverance in sin. But alas!
to which end he hath proportioned sufficient means to all, so that none can perish but through their own impenitency and perseverance in since. But alas!
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how hath the luxuriant fancies of Geneva, endeavoured to poyson this sweet truth by saying, that is not meant, that God would have every soul to be saved,
how hath the luxuriant fancies of Geneva, endeavoured to poison this sweet truth by saying, that is not meant, that God would have every soul to be saved,
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But St. Peter (better illuminated than those pretenders to the Spirit) hath fully answered their cavil, by saying that God NONLATINALPHABET he is unwilling that any one should perish, and so again God himself hath sworn, that he delighteth not in the death of a sinner.
But Saint Peter (better illuminated than those pretenders to the Spirit) hath Fully answered their cavil, by saying that God he is unwilling that any one should perish, and so again God himself hath sworn, that he delights not in the death of a sinner.
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let there be a Firmament and there was a Firmament? So likewise, when he created those incorporeal intelligencers, the Angels, he spake the Word and they were made;
let there be a Firmament and there was a Firmament? So likewise, when he created those incorporeal intelligencers, the Angels, he spoke the Word and they were made;
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And here though the spirit was never so willing, yet so many were the weaknesses and infirmities of the flesh, that we groaned under its weight and were not able to perform it,
And Here though the Spirit was never so willing, yet so many were the Weaknesses and infirmities of the Flesh, that we groaned under its weight and were not able to perform it,
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Nay further, he doth not only to our Justification add the invitations of his grace and holy Spirit to dispose our selves for it, promising to ease and refresh such as are weary and heavy laden with the burthen of their sins, but positively declares he stands at the door of our hearts, knocks and solicites to enter,
Nay further, he does not only to our Justification add the invitations of his grace and holy Spirit to dispose our selves for it, promising to ease and refresh such as Are weary and heavy laden with the burden of their Sins, but positively declares he Stands At the door of our hearts, knocks and solicits to enter,
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since he hath done to his Vineyard whatever could be thought requisite to make it thrive and prosper? and if they finally perish, (as I shall shew more at large by and by) are they not the authors of their own perdition by their rejecting those abundantly sufficient graces he hath offered them to accept? So that in the extremity of their misery they will be forced to confess, thou art Righteous O Lord, and thy judgments are just.
since he hath done to his Vineyard whatever could be Thought requisite to make it thrive and prosper? and if they finally perish, (as I shall show more At large by and by) Are they not the Authors of their own perdition by their rejecting those abundantly sufficient graces he hath offered them to accept? So that in the extremity of their misery they will be forced to confess, thou art Righteous Oh Lord, and thy Judgments Are just.
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And what is this, but (by the worst kind of enclosure) to circumscribe his All-sufficient goodness? to set banks and shores to that unlimited Ocean of mercy which cannot consist with the wisdom and goodness of Christ;
And what is this, but (by the worst kind of enclosure) to circumscribe his All-sufficient Goodness? to Set banks and shores to that unlimited Ocean of mercy which cannot consist with the Wisdom and Goodness of christ;
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for if he paid a full and plenary satisfaction for the offences of all men, was it not as easie and more agreeable to his mercy to communicate the benefits to all,
for if he paid a full and plenary satisfaction for the offences of all men, was it not as easy and more agreeable to his mercy to communicate the benefits to all,
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Any in the shape of a man would censure it a meer delusion, for the King of Great Britain to proclaim himself Redeemer of all the captivated Christians under the Tyrany of Ziim and Ochim, Turks and Infidels, if he should send over Ransom large enough for all,
Any in the shape of a man would censure it a mere delusion, for the King of Great Britain to proclaim himself Redeemer of all the captivated Christians under the Tyranny of Ziim and Ohim, Turks and Infidels, if he should send over Ransom large enough for all,
Would not this renew our griefs and augment our sorrows? and if it was so with God, what anxieties and fears, what troubles and scruples would it move in our minds,
Would not this renew our griefs and augment our sorrows? and if it was so with God, what anxieties and fears, what Troubles and scruples would it move in our minds,
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and God had resolved from eternity to save us, what licence would it give to our unbridled desires by presuming too much on the Patience and long-suffering of God,
and God had resolved from eternity to save us, what licence would it give to our unbridled Desires by presuming too much on the Patience and long-suffering of God,
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But blessed be God, no mans state is fixed, or unalterable, before he hath a Being, much less from eternity or before the foundations of the earth were laid,
But blessed be God, no men state is fixed, or unalterable, before he hath a Being, much less from eternity or before the foundations of the earth were laid,
though we pride our selves in the strength and flower of nature, yet still, is not our time in the hand of God? who can tell what a day may bring forth?
though we pride our selves in the strength and flower of nature, yet still, is not our time in the hand of God? who can tell what a day may bring forth?
He came to revoke the general Sentence, the Decree gone out against all men, For as I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the Death of the wicked,
He Come to revoke the general Sentence, the decree gone out against all men, For as I live, Says the Lord, I have no pleasure in the Death of the wicked,
how worthy is thy Love to be had in reverence over all the World! for thy voluntary susception and affectionate suffering such horrid and cruel Tortures:
how worthy is thy Love to be had in Reverence over all the World! for thy voluntary susception and affectionate suffering such horrid and cruel Tortures:
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What shall we do, who by our sins have tormented our dearest Lord? What contrition and tears can sufficiently express those sad accidents which they have produced? Lord have Mercy upon us, Christ have Mercy upon us, and pity our distress:
What shall we do, who by our Sins have tormented our dearest Lord? What contrition and tears can sufficiently express those sad accidents which they have produced? Lord have Mercy upon us, christ have Mercy upon us, and pity our distress:
and assault the Divinity in its Throne, drawing from thence the Eternal Son of God. 2dly. God so loved the World, that not only NONLATINALPHABET, but NONLATINALPHABET, he delivered him;
and assault the Divinity in its Throne, drawing from thence the Eternal Son of God. 2dly. God so loved the World, that not only, but, he Delivered him;
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It was the Worlds Price was set to sale, and how dearly did he purchase it? What reason then have we to spend every moment of our Life in loving, praising,
It was the World's Price was Set to sale, and how dearly did he purchase it? What reason then have we to spend every moment of our Life in loving, praising,
an Abysse of Majesty exhausts in a moment all Encomiums, and our adorations what are they before thy Divine Essence? Could we render our selves uncreated in deference to thee the Fountain of all Beings, it were a poor Homage to thy ineffable Greatness:
an Abyss of Majesty exhausts in a moment all Encomiums, and our adorations what Are they before thy Divine Essence? Could we render our selves uncreated in deference to thee the Fountain of all Beings, it were a poor Homage to thy ineffable Greatness:
yet what is this compar'd with what thy immensity might justly expect? But while we labour with our Poverty, finding nothing created worthy thy acceptance (Oh astonishing Mercy!) behold the perfect oblation of thy Son, which thou hast given us, the prodigious Effect of thy Love. Him we offer unto thee,
yet what is this compared with what thy immensity might justly expect? But while we labour with our Poverty, finding nothing created worthy thy acceptance (O astonishing Mercy!) behold the perfect oblation of thy Son, which thou hast given us, the prodigious Effect of thy Love. Him we offer unto thee,
Since by this Gift the very Treasury of Heaven was emptied for a time, and the Earth enriched with that pure Sacrifice wherewith thou wert well pleased;
Since by this Gift the very Treasury of Heaven was emptied for a time, and the Earth enriched with that pure Sacrifice wherewith thou Wertenberg well pleased;
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him we offer unto thee, and with him our selves and all that we have, beseeching thee to accept of us for the sake of thy Son, who was offered up for us all.
him we offer unto thee, and with him our selves and all that we have, beseeching thee to accept of us for the sake of thy Son, who was offered up for us all.
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nay he wished death had been subject to a mistake, and took him instead of this rebellious Viper, who sought the usurpation of the Kingdom and Death of his Parent.
nay he wished death had been Subject to a mistake, and took him instead of this rebellious Viper, who sought the usurpation of the Kingdom and Death of his Parent.
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or if he had deputed an Illustrious Seraphim to proclaim to the World, That He, who is King of Kings, the Great God of Heaven and Earth, would be reconciled to his Rebellious Subjects:
or if he had deputed an Illustrious Seraphim to proclaim to the World, That He, who is King of Kings, the Great God of Heaven and Earth, would be reconciled to his Rebellious Subject's:
where we may behold the Eternal Father giving up his only Son in behalf of Mankind polluted and depraved by corruption, vitiated by sin, disobedient to his Lord, and insolent to his King;
where we may behold the Eternal Father giving up his only Son in behalf of Mankind polluted and depraved by corruption, vitiated by since, disobedient to his Lord, and insolent to his King;
How well therefore is it stiled a Mistery, that a God most perfect in himself, who stood in no need or want, should love so forlorn a Creature (by reason of his sin) at such vast and great distances from him, who could do him small service and stand him in little stead.
How well Therefore is it styled a Mystery, that a God most perfect in himself, who stood in no need or want, should love so forlorn a Creature (by reason of his since) At such vast and great distances from him, who could do him small service and stand him in little stead.
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wonderful enough, but that God should be made like Man, is much more admirable. 'Twas a greater demonstration of his Omnipotency, that God should be made a like Creature,
wondered enough, but that God should be made like Man, is much more admirable. 'Twas a greater demonstration of his Omnipotency, that God should be made a like Creature,
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We read that the Ark of the Covenant was overlaid with Gold, whilst Shittim wood was in the midst, which was to Typifie Christs Humanity decked and adorned with his God-head.
We read that the Ark of the Covenant was overlaid with Gold, while Shittim wood was in the midst, which was to Typify Christ Humanity decked and adorned with his Godhead.
and this infinite subsistence was adorned with graces, virtues, and privileges superiment. Dost thou wonder to see the Sea divided and stand upon an heap;
and this infinite subsistence was adorned with graces, Virtues, and privileges superiment. Dost thou wonder to see the Sea divided and stand upon an heap;
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come here then and admire this boundless Ocean contained in the narrow Vessel of a Virgins Body? Dost thou wonder to see the Bush in the midst of hungry Fire and not consumed,
come Here then and admire this boundless Ocean contained in the narrow Vessel of a Virgins Body? Dost thou wonder to see the Bush in the midst of hungry Fire and not consumed,
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behold a Virgin, the Mother of a Son, and yet her Virginity spotless and undefiled? Dost thou wonder to see a Moses preserved in a Cradle of Bull-rushes,
behold a Virgae, the Mother of a Son, and yet her Virginity spotless and undefiled? Dost thou wonder to see a Moses preserved in a Cradle of Bulrushes,
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behold the King of Heaven in a Manger? Was it strange to see the Sun go back on the Dial of Ahaz, how marvellous then is it, to see the true Sun, Light of very Light, under a small cloud,
behold the King of Heaven in a Manger? Was it strange to see the Sun go back on the Dial of Ahaz, how marvellous then is it, to see the true Sun, Light of very Light, under a small cloud,
and see how he can turn his Body and Bloud into Bread and Wine to nourish the Souls of Men? Dost thou wonder at the Wisdom of Solomon, lo a greater than Solomon is here.
and see how he can turn his Body and Blood into Bred and Wine to nourish the Souls of Men? Dost thou wonder At the Wisdom of Solomon, lo a greater than Solomon is Here.
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How did the Wisdom of God become foolishness for us, and the Word it self speechless? And He who is our God, is He not also our Brother? Rouze up thy self then, O my dull and sordid soul, mount up thy self even to the Heavens above, slighting the things of the World,
How did the Wisdom of God become foolishness for us, and the Word it self speechless? And He who is our God, is He not also our Brother? Rouse up thy self then, Oh my dull and sordid soul, mount up thy self even to the Heavens above, slighting the things of the World,
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Was he an Isaac, a Son of Laughter, or rather, vir dolorum, a man of griefs? Was he clothed in his dress of Majesty? or did he disguise himself in Purples and Furrs, that he might enjoy ease and govern all the Nations of the Earth? or rather, was he not clothed with shame and dishonour? Did not Heav'n,
Was he an Isaac, a Son of Laughter, or rather, vir Dolorum, a man of griefs? Was he clothed in his dress of Majesty? or did he disguise himself in Purples and Furs, that he might enjoy ease and govern all the nations of the Earth? or rather, was he not clothed with shame and dishonour? Did not Heaven,
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nay the God of Heav'n descend to Earth, that Earth might ascend to Heaven. Thy Fore-head was furrowed with Thorns, O blessed Jesu, yet thou wouldst not frown:
nay the God of Heaven descend to Earth, that Earth might ascend to Heaven. Thy Forehead was furrowed with Thorns, Oh blessed Jesu, yet thou Wouldst not frown:
What shall we render unto thee for all thy mercies? How shall we pay our acknowledgements? whom shall we love? to whom shall we resign our Wills and ways,
What shall we render unto thee for all thy Mercies? How shall we pay our acknowledgements? whom shall we love? to whom shall we resign our Wills and ways,
never will we forget thee, but entirely devote our selves to his service and worship, who hath this day called us to be his Son by adoption, settle our affections and confirm us in this our resolution, that by the influence of thy Holy Spirit we may obtain the end and purpose of thy Incarnation, everlasting.
never will we forget thee, but entirely devote our selves to his service and worship, who hath this day called us to be his Son by adoption, settle our affections and confirm us in this our resolution, that by the influence of thy Holy Spirit we may obtain the end and purpose of thy Incarnation, everlasting.
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and made partaker of eternal life, but on the contrary, if we disown him, and reject his rules, we shall receive no benefits by the merits of his death and Passion,
and made partaker of Eternal life, but on the contrary, if we disown him, and reject his rules, we shall receive no benefits by the merits of his death and Passion,
for if they will work their own destruction by refusing to lay hold on Christ, this inconveniency happens unto them, not from the inefficacy of Christs satisfaction,
for if they will work their own destruction by refusing to lay hold on christ, this inconveniency happens unto them, not from the inefficacy of Christ satisfaction,
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for are there not some of so reserv'd and melancholy a disposition, that they are more affected with darkness, upon which account they creep into Grots and Holes to hide themselves from the glory of his Beams.
for Are there not Some of so reserved and melancholy a disposition, that they Are more affected with darkness, upon which account they creep into Grots and Holes to hide themselves from the glory of his Beams.
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for they are so far degenerated into Brutes, that neither the dreadful apprehensions of an angry God, a consuming fire, or Worm that never dyes can frighten them into obedience,
for they Are so Far degenerated into Brutus's, that neither the dreadful apprehensions of an angry God, a consuming fire, or Worm that never dies can frighten them into Obedience,
for like ill-distempered bodies they convert all wholsome food into their own corrupted humours, saying unto God depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of his ways:
for like ill-distempered bodies they convert all wholesome food into their own corrupted humours, saying unto God depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of his ways:
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And then lastly, They will not pray unto him, because they would ask that which is so repugnant to his supreme wisdom and goodness, that they know he will not answer their petitions.
And then lastly, They will not pray unto him, Because they would ask that which is so repugnant to his supreme Wisdom and Goodness, that they know he will not answer their petitions.
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For God hath engaged his word not to be inexorable, and the Creator hath protested and sworn that it is far from his thoughts to delight himself in the destruction of his Creature.
For God hath engaged his word not to be inexorable, and the Creator hath protested and sworn that it is Far from his thoughts to delight himself in the destruction of his Creature.
but upon their submission, he will embrace them with the arms of his mercy, receive them for his own Children by Adoption, give them the blessings of eternal life,
but upon their submission, he will embrace them with the arms of his mercy, receive them for his own Children by Adoption, give them the blessings of Eternal life,
Was it not his purpose to be like us, that we might be like him? was he not born of a poor Virgin, to teach us to be meek and lowly? did he not take upon him the form of a Servant, to teach us we must not Lord it over them who are beneath us?
Was it not his purpose to be like us, that we might be like him? was he not born of a poor Virgae, to teach us to be meek and lowly? did he not take upon him the from of a Servant, to teach us we must not Lord it over them who Are beneath us?
How little did he value the pomp and grandeur of the World, to set our affections on things above? how contented was he in a mean condition, to teach us not to take care for to Morrow? How courteous was he to the meanest Clients, to teach us humanity and brotherly kindness? how liberal was he of doing good, to teach us to be diligent in relieving the necessity of the Indigent? How patient was he in suffering the the mockeries and scoffs of the ruder multitude, to teach us not to pay evil for evil? how patient was he amidst the sad tortures and pangs of the Cross, to teach us not to repine at the chastisements and corrections of Heaven? How little did he fancy the applauses of men, to teach us not to court popularity,
How little did he valve the pomp and grandeur of the World, to Set our affections on things above? how contented was he in a mean condition, to teach us not to take care for to Morrow? How courteous was he to the Meanest Clients, to teach us humanity and brotherly kindness? how liberal was he of doing good, to teach us to be diligent in relieving the necessity of the Indigent? How patient was he in suffering the the mockeries and scoffs of the Ruder multitude, to teach us not to pay evil for evil? how patient was he amid the sad tortures and pangs of the Cross, to teach us not to repine At the chastisements and corrections of Heaven? How little did he fancy the applauses of men, to teach us not to court popularity,
or be fond of the praises of men? How absolutely did he resign up his Will to the Will of his Father, to teach us in every state to say, Thy Will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven? In a word,
or be found of the praises of men? How absolutely did he resign up his Will to the Will of his Father, to teach us in every state to say, Thy Will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven? In a word,
These are the Beauties of Jesus to be equally admir'd and practised by us: This is a Transcript of the Deity, which we must carry always in our hearts;
These Are the Beauty's of jesus to be equally admired and practised by us: This is a Transcript of the Deity, which we must carry always in our hearts;
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Let us look on the Mercy of this day as an hopeful assurance, that God will never end his Love and good Will towards Men, till he hath brought us thither, where Jesus is.
Let us look on the Mercy of this day as an hopeful assurance, that God will never end his Love and good Will towards Men, till he hath brought us thither, where jesus is.
Grant, thas we being regenerate, and made thy Children by Adoption and Grace, may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord;
Grant, thas we being regenerate, and made thy Children by Adoption and Grace, may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit, through the same jesus christ our Lord;
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