Saints duty discoursed, from 2 Pet. 3. 18. and the saints dignity handled, from Eph. chap. 1. v. 7. with directions to both, delivered from a chatecheticall dialogue by him that was, and is ...
even to such contemned, condemned, poore, scattered ones, through Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, Bythinia, as in The scope, is to forewarne them of dangerous dayes and perillous times approaching, in which many will endeavour to pervert their life,
even to such contemned, condemned, poor, scattered ones, through Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, Bithynia, as in The scope, is to forewarn them of dangerous days and perilous times approaching, in which many will endeavour to pervert their life,
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he therefore in the precedent, and in this present Chapter reminds them of divers and dangerous positions and practices of men, that forewarned, forearmed;
he Therefore in the precedent, and in this present Chapter reminds them of diverse and dangerous positions and practices of men, that forewarned, Forearmed;
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and holy conversation, verse 11. seconded by variety of arguments, ver. 14, 15. that they may keep themselves from being plucked away with the errour of the wicked;
and holy Conversation, verse 11. seconded by variety of Arguments, ver. 14, 15. that they may keep themselves from being plucked away with the error of the wicked;
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If any aske the question, what is required in the Text? 'tis answered, To grow; In what? In grace and knowledge; Of whom? Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ;
If any ask the question, what is required in the Text? it's answered, To grow; In what? In grace and knowledge; Of whom? Our Lord and Saviour jesus christ;
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In the handling of which, I shall according to my usuall method, First open the termes of the Doctrine, grow and grace; Secondly, prove the point by the NONLATINALPHABET of Scripture, and NONLATINALPHABET of reason;
In the handling of which, I shall according to my usual method, First open the terms of the Doctrine, grow and grace; Secondly, prove the point by the of Scripture, and of reason;
To grow, is a metaphoricall expression, and may fetch its illustration from Plant, Trees, Flowers, Corn, &c. which from small spires, sprigs, seed, augment, spread, enlarge themselves,
To grow, is a metaphorical expression, and may fetch its illustration from Plant, Trees, Flowers, Corn, etc. which from small spires, sprigs, seed, augment, spread, enlarge themselves,
So by our longer continuance under the breathings of the spirit in Gospell-dispensations, shew ye your selves to have received an increase of more light, life, zeale, love, knowledge, &c. this is to grow in grace. I conceive the grace in the Text, is not that grace of graces, free and perfect, displaid upon a soule by the infinite riches of wonderfull mercy, that admirable free, full grace of Justification.
So by our longer Continuance under the breathings of the Spirit in Gospel-dispensations, show you your selves to have received an increase of more Light, life, zeal, love, knowledge, etc. this is to grow in grace. I conceive the grace in the Text, is not that grace of graces, free and perfect, displayed upon a soul by the infinite riches of wonderful mercy, that admirable free, full grace of Justification.
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to which knowledge is added in the verse, even that distinct understanding of divine truths revealed in the Word, concerning the knowing of God and Christ, whom to know aright is not lesse then life eternall.
to which knowledge is added in the verse, even that distinct understanding of divine truths revealed in the Word, Concerning the knowing of God and christ, whom to know aright is not less then life Eternal.
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so to God and men you may make it apparent there is an increase in your soule, in the gracious exercise of a conscience and conversation void of offence before God and man.
so to God and men you may make it apparent there is an increase in your soul, in the gracious exercise of a conscience and Conversation void of offence before God and man.
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And besides this, give all diligence, adde to your faith vertue, and to vertue knowledge; and to knowledge, temperance; and to temperance, patience; and to patience, godlinesse; and to godlinesse, brotherly kindnesse; and to brotherly kindnesse, charity.
And beside this, give all diligence, add to your faith virtue, and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge, temperance; and to temperance, patience; and to patience, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, charity.
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Is not this intimated in the parabolicall History of the Lord and his servants concerning the expected increase of the talents? in which the honouring Encomiums, speaking them good and faithfull, that increased and multiplyed their two to other two, their five to ten, with an euge, well done good and faithfull servant, thou hast been faithfull over a few things, I will make thee ruler over much, enter thou into thy Masters joy.
Is not this intimated in the parabolical History of the Lord and his Servants Concerning the expected increase of the Talents? in which the honouring Encomiums, speaking them good and faithful, that increased and multiplied their two to other two, their five to ten, with an euge, well done good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over much, enter thou into thy Masters joy.
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and come up to the measure of the stature of Christ, the fulnesse of Christ for-which Paul greatly rejoyced, hearing the faith of the Thessalonians grew so exceedingly,
and come up to the measure of the stature of christ, the fullness of christ for-which Paul greatly rejoiced, hearing the faith of the Thessalonians grew so exceedingly,
and their charity toward each other so abounded to this Paul expects in the that as they had received of them that were dispensers of the Gospels-mysterie,
and their charity towards each other so abounded to this Paul expects in the that as they had received of them that were dispensers of the Gospels-mysterie,
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Christians had need to looke to their growth, Non est bonus qui non vult esse melior, hee that hath no care for the growth of his grace, will soone bring the truth of his grace into suspition:
Christians had need to look to their growth, Non est bonus qui non vult esse melior, he that hath no care for the growth of his grace, will soon bring the truth of his grace into suspicion:
that as of the heroick Champions enroll'd in the eleventh Chapter of the Hebrewes, of weake (by the grace of faith) they became strong, strong to an unmatchable power:
that as of the heroic Champions enrolled in the eleventh Chapter of the Hebrews, of weak (by the grace of faith) they became strong, strong to an unmatchable power:
the sad experience of our owne heart, dictates want of grace proudly kept backe, that in many things, we remaine as newborne Babes, poore, weake Creatures.
the sad experience of our own heart, dictates want of grace proudly kept back, that in many things, we remain as newborn Babes, poor, weak Creatures.
how shall a poore soule encounter with this maine body, when onely the strength he hath is little more than a forlorne hope? let him strengthen himselfe with the graces of Gods Spirit,
how shall a poor soul encounter with this main body, when only the strength he hath is little more than a forlorn hope? let him strengthen himself with the graces of God's Spirit,
or what strugling with secret corruptions, as wrastling with too many corruptions, hard to be subdued, enforcing Paul to cry out Oh wretch who shall deliver me from this body of death? Oh, the sobs and groanes, teares and feares of a weak Christian,
or what struggling with secret corruptions, as wrestling with too many corruptions, hard to be subdued, enforcing Paul to cry out O wretch who shall deliver me from this body of death? O, the sobs and groans, tears and fears of a weak Christian,
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Amaleck fights and sometime prevails, the want of strength foiles the soule, the height of grace upholds the soul, the more grace the more strength against sinne.
Amalek fights and sometime prevails, the want of strength foils the soul, the height of grace upholds the soul, the more grace the more strength against sin.
as the sonnes prediction and this Apostles, the great Doctor of the Gentiles oft in sacred Writ, To passe by bad report, hunger, nakednesse, prison, &c. 'tis difficult, for some, not all.
as the Sons prediction and this Apostles, the great Doctor of the Gentiles oft in sacred Writ, To pass by bad report, hunger, nakedness, prison, etc. it's difficult, for Some, not all.
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our Saviour would not have taught his Disciples to pray, Lead us not into temptation, had not he known, the devill and an evill heart, laid snates to tempt;
our Saviour would not have taught his Disciples to pray, Led us not into temptation, had not he known, the Devil and an evil heart, laid snakes to tempt;
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And canst thou expect or request to be above thy Lord? Poor weak Christian, thou must look to be buffeted, assaulted. Labor for more grace; so more able to resist:
And Canst thou expect or request to be above thy Lord? Poor weak Christian, thou must look to be buffeted, assaulted. Labour for more grace; so more able to resist:
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And may not your full tide ebbe? Your bright moon ecclipse? Your fair day cloud? and your clear Sun misten? Oh know ye that are dandled in the armes of an everlasting God may yet not be ever danced in Gods everlasting arms? He may shoot bitter Arrows against you,
And may not your full tide ebb? Your bright moon eclipse? Your fair day cloud? and your clear Sun misten? O know you that Are dandled in the arms of an everlasting God may yet not be ever danced in God's everlasting arms? He may shoot bitter Arrows against you,
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not more rejoicing can a condemned Malefactor receive by the tender of a Princes pardon, than a poor soul comfort, content, in the truth and growth of grace;
not more rejoicing can a condemned Malefactor receive by the tender of a Princes pardon, than a poor soul Comfort, content, in the truth and growth of grace;
Whither shall the soul search for comfort? To whom fly for solid consolation? Can that honour that is fading, that estate that is flying, that name that is blasting, that friend that is dying afford any? Alas, miserable comforters all!
Whither shall the soul search for Comfort? To whom fly for solid consolation? Can that honour that is fading, that estate that is flying, that name that is blasting, that friend that is dying afford any? Alas, miserable Comforters all!
and if a little will cherish, what strong consolations will the growth added to the truth of grace afford? view and review the instances of Sacred Writ,
and if a little will cherish, what strong consolations will the growth added to the truth of grace afford? view and review the instances of Sacred Writ,
This comfortable evidence, the sincerity and truth of your grace, shew me your faith by works, a dead faith, no life in works? The soule is barren and unfruitfull:
This comfortable evidence, the sincerity and truth of your grace, show me your faith by works, a dead faith, no life in works? The soul is barren and unfruitful:
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and your light which was at first as the dawning of the day, appearing as the Sun heightned to the top of the Zenith, fairly discovers the truth of grace in you to men:
and your Light which was At First as the dawning of the day, appearing as the Sun heightened to the top of the Zenith, fairly discovers the truth of grace in you to men:
And to conscience an evidentiall sign of truth, when that which flames as a fire begins to live, to a never dying worm, tis quenched and crashed by this:
And to conscience an evidential Signen of truth, when that which flames as a fire begins to live, to a never dying worm, this quenched and crashed by this:
or open Enormity, in times past? And do I not, dost not thou oh conscience, oh heart, hate and abhor every false way? Dost not performe and delight to do what God pleaseth, pressing hard to be found in the righteousnesse of Jesus Christ? Who in my Infancy hoped to be justified by duties, desires, well-meaning, &c. whence comes my love to God and his? Whence Patience, Zeal, Faith, more then in times past? Comes not my growth from my truth? oh enemy be my Judge, speak righteously.
or open Enormity, in times past? And do I not, dost not thou o conscience, o heart, hate and abhor every false Way? Dost not perform and delight to do what God Pleases, pressing hard to be found in the righteousness of jesus christ? Who in my Infancy hoped to be justified by duties, Desires, well-meaning, etc. whence comes my love to God and his? Whence Patience, Zeal, Faith, more then in times past? Comes not my growth from my truth? o enemy be my Judge, speak righteously.
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Therefore being the growth of grace evidences the truth of grace, good reason we should grow in grace, &c. According to my usuall method, I proceed to the Use.
Therefore being the growth of grace evidences the truth of grace, good reason we should grow in grace, etc. According to my usual method, I proceed to the Use.
And as a Christian man or woman hath to work out Salvation, a work hard enough, to so far from thinking them idle drones, that may spurre them to be as busie as the Bee,
And as a Christian man or woman hath to work out Salvation, a work hard enough, to so Far from thinking them idle drones, that may spur them to be as busy as the Bee,
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Jacobs Ladder is usually applyed here, as Angels some ascending, some descending, but none standing still, to intimate so it must be in the Church of God;
Jacobs Ladder is usually applied Here, as Angels Some ascending, Some descending, but none standing still, to intimate so it must be in the Church of God;
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Nay, he checks with a Why stand you idle all the day long ? Tis here in the Text required that he be doing, thriving, growing, Grow in grace; This of the first Use.
Nay, he Checks with a Why stand you idle all the day long? This Here in the Text required that he be doing, thriving, growing, Grow in grace; This of the First Use.
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The gallant Adonijah shall not be spared, the delicate Agag not connived at, nor the least of his sins (if sin against God can be called little) but shall be examined, traduced,
The gallant Adonijah shall not be spared, the delicate Agag not connived At, nor the least of his Sins (if since against God can be called little) but shall be examined, traduced,
but he is sensible, so sensible of their imperfection, as a bone in throat, or mote in eye, never quiet till removed, using all means to recover the health of the soule into the state of strength, Oh try, which dwinge and decay grace or sin. So second triall.
but he is sensible, so sensible of their imperfection, as a bone in throat, or mote in eye, never quiet till removed, using all means to recover the health of the soul into the state of strength, O try, which dwinge and decay grace or since. So second trial.
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3. Grown Christians more boldly, manifest the grace of God in them, confidently they dare to speak and act upon the growth than they did upon the first truth of their grace;
3. Grown Christians more boldly, manifest the grace of God in them, confidently they Dare to speak and act upon the growth than they did upon the First truth of their grace;
But after the truth of their grace, faith, knowledge was strengthened, then they feared not the Synods, Councels, of countermanding preaching Jesus Christ,
But After the truth of their grace, faith, knowledge was strengthened, then they feared not the Synods, Counsels, of countermanding preaching jesus christ,
when all Israel is struck with a misgiving doubt, if not Panick feare. A grown Christian manifests his grace by undanted profession in the hardest of body-torturing persecution,
when all Israel is struck with a misgiving doubt, if not Panic Fear. A grown Christian manifests his grace by undaunted profession in the Hardest of body-torturing persecution,
In a word, by what contradiction soever of men, opposition of the gates (the power and wisdome) of hell the poore Christians grace is assaulted with it discovers it selfe void of feares as offence, in the flames of a Sacred love to God, Christian love to the Saints of God, in a steadfast resolution to walk up to Covenant and Gospell Reformation,
In a word, by what contradiction soever of men, opposition of the gates (the power and Wisdom) of hell the poor Christians grace is assaulted with it discovers it self void of fears as offence, in the flames of a Sacred love to God, Christian love to the Saints of God, in a steadfast resolution to walk up to Covenant and Gospel Reformation,
Christ hath commanded, and his NONLATINALPHABET warrant for a growne Christian, and assured for things of eternity to the truth as growth of grace, that nor faint nor feare:
christ hath commanded, and his warrant for a grown Christian, and assured for things of eternity to the truth as growth of grace, that nor faint nor Fear:
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5. Lastly, they that are grown in grace, grow and endeavour to grow in the knowledge of Jesus Christ more and more in the NONLATINALPHABET & NONLATINALPHABET thereof:
5. Lastly, they that Are grown in grace, grow and endeavour to grow in the knowledge of jesus christ more and more in the & thereof:
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not to display the radiant beames of their vainglorious understanding, but to discover the riches of Gods free and infinitely full grace to their souls, in looking upon them when blind in understanding, and unsanctified in heart;
not to display the radiant beams of their vainglorious understanding, but to discover the riches of God's free and infinitely full grace to their Souls, in looking upon them when blind in understanding, and unsanctified in heart;
after this they presse to know more of themselves, and more of Christ, to the praise of the Lord their God for bestowing as truth, so a growth in grace.
After this they press to know more of themselves, and more of christ, to the praise of the Lord their God for bestowing as truth, so a growth in grace.
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or if performed, resting on duties? how many cast the word of God behind their backs? prophane the Sabbath, condemne the soule-ravishing promises of the everlasting Gospell? whence is it men trust to and rest in their duties? as the hypocriticall Jews, rising to too lofty an expostulation, in questioning the Deity it selfe, a nontimely answering, regarding their prayers and performances? how many as the Pharisees vainly gracing themselves ? A soule growne in grace, would nor make it an Idoll,
or if performed, resting on duties? how many cast the word of God behind their backs? profane the Sabbath, condemn the Soul ravishing promises of the everlasting Gospel? whence is it men trust to and rest in their duties? as the hypocritical jews, rising to too lofty an expostulation, in questioning the Deity it self, a nontimely answering, regarding their Prayers and performances? how many as the Pharisees vainly gracing themselves? A soul grown in grace, would nor make it an Idol,
2. The falling of (too many) from their first love, like that Ephesine Church in the second of the Revelation; and is not the love and zeale of many waxen cold in this day of affliction, in the winter of our adversity? when if ever, God, Covenant, Church and Kingdome had need of champions, zealous for the glory of the one, the renowne of the other, the safety and honour of all;
2. The falling of (too many) from their First love, like that Ephesine Church in the second of the Revelation; and is not the love and zeal of many waxed cold in this day of affliction, in the winter of our adversity? when if ever, God, Covenant, Church and Kingdom had need of champions, zealous for the glory of the one, the renown of the other, the safety and honour of all;
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let conscience speak if thou didst not in time past better affect Gods wayes, Worship, Sabbaths, Ordinances, Ministers, People, then now: fear we may: guilty we are.
let conscience speak if thou didst not in time passed better affect God's ways, Worship, Sabbaths, Ordinances, Ministers, People, then now: Fear we may: guilty we Are.
and how many plume themselves in this unhappy age, with the men-admiring vertue, when they put off the God-bestowing grace? into what assemblies shall we enter? in what company shall we be? but God shall be robbed of his glory, by mans boasting of his grace;
and how many plume themselves in this unhappy age, with the men-admiring virtue, when they put off the God-bestowing grace? into what assemblies shall we enter? in what company shall we be? but God shall be robbed of his glory, by men boasting of his grace;
4. Lastly, the seldome searching of our hearts speaks no growth of grace, if I cast not up my account, I know not whither my receipts or disbursements be most, I feare a bad reckoning, in this the Lord be mercifull unto us, we know not the windings of our hearts, desperately wicked and deceitfull, we try not, search not:
4. Lastly, the seldom searching of our hearts speaks no growth of grace, if I cast not up my account, I know not whither my receipts or disbursements be most, I Fear a bad reckoning, in this the Lord be merciful unto us, we know not the windings of our hearts, desperately wicked and deceitful, we try not, search not:
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how many (nay how few) Sermon after Sermon, Sabbath after Sabbath, moneth after moneth, commune with their owne hearts, to see in what this or that grace is increased since the reception of so many mercies? When a man seldome looks into his heart, I cannot conceive how it should be discovered he is growne in grace,
how many (nay how few) Sermon After Sermon, Sabbath After Sabbath, Monn After Monn, commune with their own hearts, to see in what this or that grace is increased since the reception of so many Mercies? When a man seldom looks into his heart, I cannot conceive how it should be discovered he is grown in grace,
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when man endued with such a soul as an Angel of God, should so undervalue it in the neglect of grace and sleight of God, the God of grace, such a grace, such a God vilifyed:
when man endued with such a soul as an Angel of God, should so undervalue it in the neglect of grace and sleight of God, the God of grace, such a grace, such a God vilified:
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When a Parent sees a child outrun his extravagant courses, to become a man, and a man of God in the world, is it not great comfort? so for a beleeving husband or wife, to perceive the worke of grace in each other, joy to ravishment.
When a Parent sees a child outrun his extravagant courses, to become a man, and a man of God in the world, is it not great Comfort? so for a believing husband or wife, to perceive the work of grace in each other, joy to ravishment.
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as one that with resolved exercise of sanctifying grace, hath waded through the troubled waters of mortification, &c. and landed at the haven of full assurance:
as one that with resolved exercise of sanctifying grace, hath waded through the troubled waters of mortification, etc. and landed At the Haven of full assurance:
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'tis sad (because oft too late) to say, oh that I had followed good counsell, of such Ministers, friends, parents, I had never come to this place of execution:
it's sad (Because oft too late) to say, o that I had followed good counsel, of such Ministers, Friends, Parents, I had never come to this place of execution:
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so will sinne, if we harbour with delight a close iniquity under our tongue, it will nauseate all the saving truths of Jesus Christ gloriously held out in his Gospell,
so will sin, if we harbour with delight a close iniquity under our tongue, it will nauseate all the Saving truths of jesus christ gloriously held out in his Gospel,
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Mot. 1. The more grace, the more exalt Christ, 'tis a soules burthen, I cannot live to honour Christ for all his merit, goodnesse, truths, and mercies;
Mot. 1. The more grace, the more exalt christ, it's a Souls burden, I cannot live to honour christ for all his merit, Goodness, truths, and Mercies;
labour then for more grace, so speake more of his name, and ye will be in life, death, to magnifie Christ little lower then Angels in their praises to their Maker:
labour then for more grace, so speak more of his name, and you will be in life, death, to magnify christ little lower then Angels in their praises to their Maker:
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the world cleares this truth when the most debauched wretch would not but seeme gracious; the strumpet, lukewarme Laodicea: all outwardly as the Pharisees:
the world clears this truth when the most debauched wretch would not but seem gracious; the strumpet, lukewarm Laodicea: all outwardly as the Pharisees:
4. This will keep you true and stedfast to God, to Christ, and the principles of Religion, that ye waver not in a corklike ventositie, to the hazard of faith and a good conscience:
4. This will keep you true and steadfast to God, to christ, and the principles of Religion, that you waver not in a corklike ventosity, to the hazard of faith and a good conscience:
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EPHES. Chap. 1. ver. 7. In whom we have redemption, through his bloud, the forgivenesse of sins, &c. PAƲL by the will of God, separated to the Gospell for the Churches sake of the Gentiles, renders the worke of his Ministry faithfull as to others, to this Church of Ephesus; which after his Apostolicall salute in the first and second verses, doth magnifie the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spirituall blessings in heavenly places in Christ, verse the third.
EPHESIANS. Chap. 1. ver. 7. In whom we have redemption, through his blood, the forgiveness of Sins, etc. PAƲL by the will of God, separated to the Gospel for the Churches sake of the Gentiles, renders the work of his Ministry faithful as to Others, to this Church of Ephesus; which After his Apostolical salute in the First and second Verses, does magnify the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in christ, verse the third.
Amongst which precious excellencies, this in the Text for the consolation of the faithfull in Christ, is little inferiour to life everlasting, this being the troublesome obstacle to a beleeving soule till it apprehend Jesus Christ, in whom it hath redemption, &c.
among which precious excellencies, this in the Text for the consolation of the faithful in christ, is little inferior to life everlasting, this being the troublesome obstacle to a believing soul till it apprehend jesus christ, in whom it hath redemption, etc.
That it is so, appeares by the Text: 1. In whom, that is, in Christ, verse 3. in whom elected, ver. 4. predestinated unto adoption, ver. 5. in whom we are accepted, ver. 6. In whom redemption, as in the Text:
That it is so, appears by the Text: 1. In whom, that is, in christ, verse 3. in whom elected, ver. 4. predestinated unto adoption, ver. 5. in whom we Are accepted, ver. 6. In whom redemption, as in the Text:
We, the Saints, &c. faithfull, ver. 1. blessed with all spirituall blessings, ver. 3. Select Paul, elect Ephesians in Christ, In whom we have redemption, freedome, full plentifull freedome, the word in the Originall having a Preposition added, speaks the perfection of the redemption:
We, the Saints, etc. faithful, ver. 1. blessed with all spiritual blessings, ver. 3. Select Paul, elect Ephesians in christ, In whom we have redemption, freedom, full plentiful freedom, the word in the Original having a Preposition added, speaks the perfection of the redemption:
To take redemption as in reference to the body or soule here, body and soule hereafter, no redemption but by Christ, in whom full redemption; Redemption is said to be fourefold.
To take redemption as in Referente to the body or soul Here, body and soul hereafter, no redemption but by christ, in whom full redemption; Redemption is said to be fourfold.
the wrath of the Father went downe in the Sonne to redeeme the Saints: he suffered in his body that we might be redeemed in our soules; so a redemption. Thirdly, by violent ablation;
the wrath of the Father went down in the Son to Redeem the Saints: he suffered in his body that we might be redeemed in our Souls; so a redemption. Thirdly, by violent ablation;
blotting out the handwriting of Ordinances that was against us, taking them out of the way, and through death destroyed him that had the power of death, delivering them, who through feare of death, were all their life-time subject to bondage. Fourthly, by price and ransome;
blotting out the handwriting of Ordinances that was against us, taking them out of the Way, and through death destroyed him that had the power of death, delivering them, who through Fear of death, were all their lifetime Subject to bondage. Fourthly, by price and ransom;
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so Christ by the sacrificing of his bloud obtained thorow sanctification, and eternall redemption, verse the tenth. In whom, &c. The forgivenesse of our sinnes:
so christ by the sacrificing of his blood obtained thorough sanctification, and Eternal redemption, verse the tenth. In whom, etc. The forgiveness of our Sins:
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Christ only acceptable to God, the heavens are not cleane in his sight, he chargeth his Angels with folly, the quire of Heaven and Saints in earth are not well-pleasing in his sight, distinct from Christ;
christ only acceptable to God, the heavens Are not clean in his sighed, he charges his Angels with folly, the choir of Heaven and Saints in earth Are not Well-pleasing in his sighed, distinct from christ;
to give the fruit of the body for the sinne of the soule, and the first-borne for my transgression , It will neither be pleasing to God, nor satisfactory to divine justice;
to give the fruit of the body for the sin of the soul, and the firstborn for my Transgression, It will neither be pleasing to God, nor satisfactory to divine Justice;
the leaprous person was to be cleansed by the bloud of the little bird , and the leaprous soule is to be purified and redeemed from all its sinne and uncleannesse by the bloud of Jesus Christ, that bird of Paradise, the coelestiall Pellican, that sacrificed himselfe to death to save his to everlasting life:
the leprous person was to be cleansed by the blood of the little bird, and the leprous soul is to be purified and redeemed from all its sin and uncleanness by the blood of jesus christ, that bird of Paradise, the celestial Pelican, that sacrificed himself to death to save his to everlasting life:
Secondly, that which satisfies must be pure, only pure in the offering, and such oblations, sacrifices, poore mortals cannot tender to their God, there is iniquity in their holy things, they are unprofitable,
Secondly, that which Satisfies must be pure, only pure in the offering, and such Oblations, Sacrifices, poor mortals cannot tender to their God, there is iniquity in their holy things, they Are unprofitable,
hence in the Law, when the High-priest went for an atonement, he only entred into the Sanctum Sanctorum, & in the Gospell, Christ trode the wine-presse of his fathers wrath alone , and thats the second reason.
hence in the Law, when the High priest went for an atonement, he only entered into the Sanctum Sanctorum, & in the Gospel, christ trodden the winepress of his Father's wrath alone, and thats the second reason.
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If the bloud of the Saviour be the redemption of the Saint, learne we first, what an unhappy and cursed thing sinne is, the forgivenesse whereof cost no lesse then Christs dearest hearts bloud, it deludes us to defile us, it defiles us to destroy us, that our poore (yet precious) soules should perish for ever without remedy,
If the blood of the Saviour be the redemption of the Saint, Learn we First, what an unhappy and cursed thing sin is, the forgiveness whereof cost no less then Christ dearest hearts blood, it deludes us to defile us, it defiles us to destroy us, that our poor (yet precious) Souls should perish for ever without remedy,
cursed sinne as a leaprosie and plague infects and overspreads all degrees, faculties, persons, estates, souls, bodies, insnaring millions to the eternall, infernall tortures of devouring Tophet,
cursed sin as a Leprosy and plague infects and overspreads all Degrees, faculties, Persons, estates, Souls, bodies, ensnaring millions to the Eternal, infernal tortures of devouring Tophet,
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as impossible to avoid, as intolerable to endure, without the bloud of Jesus Christ, in whom we, &c. Oh that the Lord would enlighten our understandings to see sinne in its nakednesse,
as impossible to avoid, as intolerable to endure, without the blood of jesus christ, in whom we, etc. O that the Lord would enlighten our understandings to see sin in its nakedness,
Did we consider aright that Christ is so long in sorrow as we are in sinne, would we thus transgresse? Unhappy Oath, curse, security, unbeliefe, sinne of what sort or condition soever, crucifying the Lord of glory, unpardonable but by the alsufficient merit of Jesus Christ.
Did we Consider aright that christ is so long in sorrow as we Are in sin, would we thus transgress? Unhappy Oath, curse, security, unbelief, sin of what sort or condition soever, crucifying the Lord of glory, unpardonable but by the All-sufficient merit of jesus christ.
when for the pardon thereof it cost no lesse then the unvaluable bloud of the Sonne of God, the Lord Jesus Christ, in whom we, &c. Is the bloud of the Saviour the redemption of the Saints? learne hence how deare and precious in the sight of Jesus is the soule of the Saints:
when for the pardon thereof it cost no less then the unvaluable blood of the Son of God, the Lord jesus christ, in whom we, etc. Is the blood of the Saviour the redemption of the Saints? Learn hence how deer and precious in the sighed of jesus is the soul of the Saints:
Justice is condemned, and unrighteousnesse escapes free away; mercy is afflicted for cruelty; life resignes it selfe to death, to preserve the damned from the sting thereof:
justice is condemned, and unrighteousness escapes free away; mercy is afflicted for cruelty; life resignes it self to death, to preserve the damned from the sting thereof:
Oh the depth, breadth, length, height of Christs love, speaking to the Father in a loftier expression then Paul to Philemon concerning Onesimus, I beseech thee for my sonne Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds, formerly unprofitable to thee;
O the depth, breadth, length, height of Christ love, speaking to the Father in a loftier expression then Paul to Philemon Concerning Onesimus, I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds, formerly unprofitable to thee;
try we first by what precedes and goes before, then see what followes after remission of sinnes, so may we apprehend terrour or comfort to a remitted or unforgiven soule:
try we First by what precedes and Goes before, then see what follows After remission of Sins, so may we apprehend terror or Comfort to a remitted or unforgiven soul:
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A load to a griefe, a griefe and load with a witnesse, and can it be lesse to thy soule when such a dishonour to thy God, A curse to thy Christ, a grief to thy spirit, a sadning to Angels,
A load to a grief, a grief and load with a witness, and can it be less to thy soul when such a dishonour to thy God, A curse to thy christ, a grief to thy Spirit, a saddening to Angels,
and a vexation to all the Saints of God? a deep sence as that reported of Queen Mary, were my heart unript, you should find the losse of Callice there;
and a vexation to all the Saints of God? a deep sense as that reported of Queen Marry, were my heart unripped, you should find the loss of Callice there;
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If I have not a supply from my Christ, in whom I hope to have redemption: Try whether suffering or sinning most burthen thy soule, 'tis that which is deeply sensed, if hopefully to be pardoned.
If I have not a supply from my christ, in whom I hope to have redemption: Try whither suffering or sinning most burden thy soul, it's that which is deeply sensed, if hopefully to be pardoned.
When David apprehended his sinne There is no rest in my bones because of sinne, ver. 6. I am troubled, I am bowed down greatly, I goe mourning all the day long feare and trembling make all my bones and every veine of my heart to shake:
When David apprehended his sin There is no rest in my bones Because of sin, ver. 6. I am troubled, I am bowed down greatly, I go mourning all the day long Fear and trembling make all my bones and every vein of my heart to shake:
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If apprehending of judgement will make the quaffing Belteshazzer shake and tremble, what must the deep apprehension of sinne and judgement too? When the malefactor perceives the sentence of death passed upon him, Oh what a shaking stupid trembling fals upon him? so a poore soule receiving the sentence of death in himselfe;
If apprehending of judgement will make the quaffing Belteshazzar shake and tremble, what must the deep apprehension of sin and judgement too? When the Malefactor perceives the sentence of death passed upon him, O what a shaking stupid trembling falls upon him? so a poor soul receiving the sentence of death in himself;
the promise is, God will come and save you, the Lord will come with recompence and vengeance (oh sweet) vengeance on thy sinnes, recompence on thy poore desires;
the promise is, God will come and save you, the Lord will come with recompense and vengeance (o sweet) vengeance on thy Sins, recompense on thy poor Desires;
but what goes before, to whom is this salvation engaged? to the fearfull heart , Try, hast, dost feare sinnes curse, heavens anger? hope thy Saviour is working a pardon for thee his Saint.
but what Goes before, to whom is this salvation engaged? to the fearful heart, Try, hast, dost Fear Sins curse, heavens anger? hope thy Saviour is working a pardon for thee his Saint.
Try, hast bin humbled for every sinne, as any sinne? hast sentenced thy selfe to hell? hast been afraid to come before God? lying low in thy eyes, worth nothing but confusion? hast aggravated thy sinne against such a God, such a Father;
Try, hast been humbled for every sin, as any sin? hast sentenced thy self to hell? hast been afraid to come before God? lying low in thy eyes, worth nothing but confusion? hast aggravated thy sin against such a God, such a Father;
Lastly, Try, hast sought, dost seeke with all earnestnesse and intensenesse of soule and spirit? making it the great request, that the Lord vouchsafe pardon and forgivenesse to thy poore soule? When a man is in danger of the Kings wrath, will he not endeavour a composition? and when a poore soule sees it selfe by sinne, in danger of hell, will it not seeke the Lord while he may be found? and call upon him while he is neare? by and by the Lord will abundantly pardon:
Lastly, Try, hast sought, dost seek with all earnestness and intenseness of soul and Spirit? making it the great request, that the Lord vouchsafe pardon and forgiveness to thy poor soul? When a man is in danger of the Kings wrath, will he not endeavour a composition? and when a poor soul sees it self by sin, in danger of hell, will it not seek the Lord while he may be found? and call upon him while he is near? by and by the Lord will abundantly pardon:
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even so the soule sentenced to the gates of death, and chambers of hell, hearing the God of sinners is a mercifull God, in all duties, upon all opportunities, seeks for redemption, the forgivenesse of their sins, crying for Christs sake to find grace;
even so the soul sentenced to the gates of death, and chambers of hell, hearing the God of Sinners is a merciful God, in all duties, upon all opportunities, seeks for redemption, the forgiveness of their Sins, crying for Christ sake to find grace;
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the soule knowes well that prayer breaks downe the banke of sinne, and makes a sluce for the streames of divine pardon to flow amaine to a praying soule.
the soul knows well that prayer breaks down the bank of sin, and makes a sluice for the streams of divine pardon to flow amain to a praying soul.
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when a soule knowes it is blessed in heavens accompt, if the sins be remitted , what can impead the soule from making out with such earnestnesse that neither lets it selfe nor the Lord be quiet till a pardon be sealed, by this time I conceive the Lord Jesus discovers himselfe to the soule, the one, the only one in whom it hath redemption, &c. These precedent foregoings for pardon, experience will attest sure enough, lets heare the minstrels which follow after. First, the soule accepts thankfully;
when a soul knows it is blessed in heavens account, if the Sins be remitted, what can impead the soul from making out with such earnestness that neither lets it self nor the Lord be quiet till a pardon be sealed, by this time I conceive the Lord jesus discovers himself to the soul, the one, the only one in whom it hath redemption, etc. These precedent foregoings for pardon, experience will attest sure enough, lets hear the minstrels which follow After. First, the soul accepts thankfully;
who can expresse the gratitude? the gladdest tydings and joyfullest newes that could be related to a poore drooping Christian, that all the day and night long crys out, oh my sinnes; oh my sins.
who can express the gratitude? the gladdest tidings and joyfullest news that could be related to a poor drooping Christian, that all the day and night long cries out, o my Sins; o my Sins.
How thankfull will a poor bedrid man be to his Physitian that is instrumentall to his inlargement? how thankfull a prisoner endungeoned for his freedome? or a condemned person at the place and minute of execution to heare and see a pardon? And what thanks unutterable to the Lord will a poore soule render? what huggings,
How thankful will a poor bedrid man be to his physician that is instrumental to his enlargement? how thankful a prisoner endungeoned for his freedom? or a condemned person At the place and minute of execution to hear and see a pardon? And what thanks unutterable to the Lord will a poor soul render? what huggings,
and embracings? what speakings and actings of thanks? till obtained; deep load, dreadfull feare, humble dejection, and earnest seeking, now an answer of peace enjoyed,
and embracings? what speakings and actings of thanks? till obtained; deep load, dreadful Fear, humble dejection, and earnest seeking, now an answer of peace enjoyed,
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And shall not a soule long fetter'd by the hellish guilt and apprehension of sinne, redeemed through the only worth of Christs all-meritorious bloud, dare to meddle with sinne, the way to hell as hell it selfe? The pardoned soule knowes there is only one Physitian to afford forgivenesse, to attaine his care and cure, a worke and labour of highest difficulty:
And shall not a soul long fettered by the hellish guilt and apprehension of sin, redeemed through the only worth of Christ all-meritorious blood, Dare to meddle with sin, the Way to hell as hell it self? The pardoned soul knows there is only one physician to afford forgiveness, to attain his care and cure, a work and labour of highest difficulty:
The apprehension of this made one of the Ancients to say, Till sinne hath done as much for me as God, I will have nothing to doe with the stoole of iniquity.
The apprehension of this made one of the Ancients to say, Till sin hath done as much for me as God, I will have nothing to do with the stool of iniquity.
Try precious soule, canst say, I have washed my feet, how shall I defile them? gracious pardon hath cast off the ragges of sinne, what have I to doe any more with Idolls? shall such a one as I flee? have I shed so many teares to the dimming of my eyes, to the breaking of my heart? have I beene oft hurried as low as everlasting burnings to obtaine a pardon for my sinne? and hath infinite goodnesse enricht my soule in its forgivenesse? and shall it be in vaine? shall I againe returne with the Dogge to the vomit,
Try precious soul, Canst say, I have washed my feet, how shall I defile them? gracious pardon hath cast off the rags of sin, what have I to do any more with Idols? shall such a one as I flee? have I shed so many tears to the dimming of my eyes, to the breaking of my heart? have I been oft hurried as low as everlasting burnings to obtain a pardon for my sin? and hath infinite Goodness enriched my soul in its forgiveness? and shall it be in vain? shall I again return with the Dog to the vomit,
not as one imprisoned in a mierie Dungeon, but as one walking in a Paradise of Eden; now as the Prodigall in a new Garment, a Vesture of Righteousnesse;
not as one imprisoned in a mierie Dungeon, but as one walking in a Paradise of Eden; now as the Prodigal in a new Garment, a Vesture of Righteousness;
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his conversation in heaven, his vaine thoughts dislodged, his frothy words checked, his idle wayes refrained, the whole man Saint-like, hee is bought with a price, hee will glorifie the Lord with body and soule, hee puts to his Seale, tis a sinne with a shame and curse to keep the Labourers hire .
his Conversation in heaven, his vain thoughts dislodged, his frothy words checked, his idle ways refrained, the Whole man Saintlike, he is bought with a price, he will Glorify the Lord with body and soul, he puts to his Seal, this a sin with a shame and curse to keep the Labourers hire.
should hee live any longer to himselfe, to his former sinnes, hee easily understands hee detaines his soule and body from Christ, the purchase of Christ, hee resolves therefore henceforth to know no thing, no person unrelate to Christ, hee hath obtained his pardon, his deportment shall be as Coheire with Christ,
should he live any longer to himself, to his former Sins, he Easily understands he detains his soul and body from christ, the purchase of christ, he resolves Therefore henceforth to know no thing, no person unrelate to christ, he hath obtained his pardon, his deportment shall be as Coheir with christ,
A man long time confined to bed, home, or prison, set free, with what inward joy, satisfactory content, his soule is comforted, experience can best expresse;
A man long time confined to Bed, home, or prison, Set free, with what inward joy, satisfactory content, his soul is comforted, experience can best express;
Now the Lord by his Spirit sealing as full, as free remission, no stranger can intermeddle to relate his joy unspeakable and full of glory, pardon and peace;
Now the Lord by his Spirit sealing as full, as free remission, no stranger can intermeddle to relate his joy unspeakable and full of glory, pardon and peace;
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and in that little comfort too, but to bee enslaved under Hels Darling, Heavens scorne, the soules everlasting shame and confusion, sinne, makes not onely the eare to tingle, heart to tremble,
and in that little Comfort too, but to be enslaved under Hels Darling, Heavens scorn, the Souls everlasting shame and confusion, sin, makes not only the ear to tingle, heart to tremble,
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Feare not then, for Christs sake, the Lord will doe more than this, in him there is Righteousnesse, Grace, Perfection, Merit enough to redeem from Hell, the nethermost Hell, to save, to save to the highest Heavens:
fear not then, for Christ sake, the Lord will do more than this, in him there is Righteousness, Grace, Perfection, Merit enough to Redeem from Hell, the nethermost Hell, to save, to save to the highest Heavens:
Hath not he offered himselfe a Sacrifice for sinne for ever? and will not he for ever perfect them that are sanctified? and will the Lord remember their sinnes and iniquities any more ? Be comforted therefore, and if this will not serve, let God himselfe answer such an objection made .
Hath not he offered himself a Sacrifice for sin for ever? and will not he for ever perfect them that Are sanctified? and will the Lord Remember their Sins and iniquities any more? Be comforted Therefore, and if this will not serve, let God himself answer such an objection made.
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Secondly, labour for a truely humbled spirit, a throughly humbled soul, so that Promise sealed to thee, in the twelfth of Zacharie, the latter end and beginning of the thirteenth Chapter.
Secondly, labour for a truly humbled Spirit, a thoroughly humbled soul, so that Promise sealed to thee, in the twelfth of Zacharias, the latter end and beginning of the thirteenth Chapter.
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Thirdly, believe in Christ, entertaine him in all his Truths, his Promises, exercise thy faith in spight of opposition, and . A faire instance . Motives.
Thirdly, believe in christ, entertain him in all his Truths, his Promises, exercise thy faith in spite of opposition, and. A fair instance. Motives.
hath the Lord delivered mee from the power of darknesse, and translated mee to the Kingdome of his deare Sonne? and shall not his free grace bee magnified? Praise the Lord O my soule,
hath the Lord Delivered me from the power of darkness, and translated me to the Kingdom of his deer Son? and shall not his free grace be magnified? Praise the Lord Oh my soul,
and let all that is within mee blesse his holy Name for his Christ, by whose bloud I have redemption, the forgivenesse of my sins, and let all that wish well to my soule,
and let all that is within me bless his holy Name for his christ, by whose blood I have redemption, the forgiveness of my Sins, and let all that wish well to my soul,
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