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SERMON I. Rom. 8. 4. That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
SERMON I Rom. 8. 4. That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
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THe main drift of the Apostle in this Epistle, is to hold forth Justification by Faith, or by Freegrace, without the works of the Law. And in Chap. 7. the Apostle doth answer an Objection:
THe main drift of the Apostle in this Epistle, is to hold forth Justification by Faith, or by Free grace, without the works of the Law. And in Chap. 7. the Apostle does answer an Objection:
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for they might say, What then shall we do with the Law, if it cannot justifie us? There the Apostle tells us, that though the Law cannot justifie us,
for they might say, What then shall we do with the Law, if it cannot justify us? There the Apostle tells us, that though the Law cannot justify us,
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yet there are many blessed uses, both for Sinners and Saints to make of the Law: of which I shall not now speak.
yet there Are many blessed uses, both for Sinners and Saints to make of the Law: of which I shall not now speak.
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Now in this eighth Chapter the Apostle draws this conclusion from what he had said before:
Now in this eighth Chapter the Apostle draws this conclusion from what he had said before:
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There is therefore (from what I have said) it is evident that there is no condemnation, there is no damnation, there is no danger of Hell to them which are in Christ Jesus. There is Therefore (from what I have said) it is evident that there is no condemnation, there is no damnation, there is no danger of Hell to them which Are in christ jesus.
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Now he opens who those are; he saith they are those who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Now he Opens who those Are; he Says they Are those who walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
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And he gives a reason of it in ver. 2. why there is no damnation to those people:
And he gives a reason of it in ver. 2. why there is no damnation to those people:
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For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus, hath made us free from the law of sin and of death. For the law of the Spirit of life in christ jesus, hath made us free from the law of since and of death.
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Now he amplifies that in ver. 3. For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh,
Now he amplifies that in ver. 3. For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the Flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful Flesh,
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and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh. As if he should have said;and for since, condemned since in the Flesh. As if he should have said;
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Thus it comes about that we are now free from the law, and that there is no damnation to us,
Thus it comes about that we Are now free from the law, and that there is no damnation to us,
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because saith he, that God hath sent his Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, like one of us;
Because Says he, that God hath sent his Son in the likeness of sinful Flesh, like one of us;
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and he hath fulfilled the law of God, and condemned sin;
and he hath fulfilled the law of God, and condemned since;
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therefore there is no sin to condemn us, nor no jot of the law that is not fulfilled: therefore we are just, and righteous, and clear.
Therefore there is no sin to condemn us, nor no jot of the law that is not fulfilled: Therefore we Are just, and righteous, and clear.
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There is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus: for God hath sent his Son to condemn sin, &c. There is no condemnation to them that Are in christ jesus: for God hath sent his Son to condemn since, etc.
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Now in the fourth Verse it is more particularly expressed;
Now in the fourth Verse it is more particularly expressed;
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That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
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I shall not orderly go over, to shew the Coherence distinctly, as I might;
I shall not orderly go over, to show the Coherence distinctly, as I might;
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but briefly as I can, come to those Lessons that the Lord is to teach us.
but briefly as I can, come to those Lessons that the Lord is to teach us.
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That the Righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, &c. There are in the words two things.That the Righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, etc. There Are in the words two things.
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Here is a great Priviledge as any can be, to have the righteousness of the law fulfilled in us.
Here is a great Privilege as any can be, to have the righteousness of the law fulfilled in us.
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And here are secondly the parties that have the benefit of this Priviledge, Those that walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
And Here Are secondly the parties that have the benefit of this Privilege, Those that walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
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Concerning the Priviledge, to understand the words a little. That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us:
Concerning the Privilege, to understand the words a little. That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us:
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That the law might be fully satisfied in point of righteousness; that the law might have such a righteousness, which indeed the law requires, that it might have a full, and compleat righteousness in us.
That the law might be Fully satisfied in point of righteousness; that the law might have such a righteousness, which indeed the law requires, that it might have a full, and complete righteousness in us.
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So that briefly these are the Lessons which I shall open from hence, which I desire that our souls may feed upon.
So that briefly these Are the Lessons which I shall open from hence, which I desire that our Souls may feed upon.
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First, that The law requires of every man a righteousness to fulfill it.
First, that The law requires of every man a righteousness to fulfil it.
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Or, that Every man is bound to get him a righteousness to fulfil the law of God.
Or, that Every man is bound to get him a righteousness to fulfil the law of God.
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Every man is bound to fulfill the law of God. That is one thing.Every man is bound to fulfil the law of God. That is one thing.
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The second Lesson will be this, that The law is perfectly fulfilled or satisfied in all true Believers.
The second lesson will be this, that The law is perfectly fulfilled or satisfied in all true Believers.
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And thirdly, that All those that are true Believers (or that have these Priviledges) they are those that walk not according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
And Thirdly, that All those that Are true Believers (or that have these Privileges) they Are those that walk not according to the Flesh, but according to the Spirit.
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These are the three Lessons I shall speak of. I say first, The law requireth a righteousness from every man, to fulfill it. Or
These Are the three Lessons I shall speak of. I say First, The law requires a righteousness from every man, to fulfil it. Or
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Every man is bound to fulfill the law of God. That is the first thing. The grounds of that are these: I shall but touch them.Every man is bound to fulfil the law of God. That is the First thing. The grounds of that Are these: I shall but touch them.
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Reas. 1. Because that God made man, man was his creature, and the Lord was his Soveraign: and when God made all Creatures, you know he made laws for them;Reas. 1. Because that God made man, man was his creature, and the Lord was his Sovereign: and when God made all Creatures, you know he made laws for them;
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he made a law for the Sun, and Moon, and Stars, &c. and every thing goes according to the law that God determined for it.
he made a law for the Sun, and Moon, and Stars, etc. and every thing Goes according to the law that God determined for it.
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Now when God made man, (who was but his Creature, though he were a more excellent Creature) he made a law for him, this blessed law of God which is in his Book here, the Covenant of Works, as it was sometimes called:
Now when God made man, (who was but his Creature, though he were a more excellent Creature) he made a law for him, this blessed law of God which is in his Book Here, the Covenant of Works, as it was sometime called:
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therefore as all other Creatures were bound to go in their course, and keep their peculiar laws that God laid on them,
Therefore as all other Creatures were bound to go in their course, and keep their peculiar laws that God laid on them,
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so man also was bound to keep the law of God that God made for him.
so man also was bound to keep the law of God that God made for him.
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Reas. 2. Another thing is this, that besides the Soveraignty of God, that might impose a law upon him there was secondly a Compact between God & man,Reas. 2. another thing is this, that beside the Sovereignty of God, that might impose a law upon him there was secondly a Compact between God & man,
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and so there was a kind of bargain: for God laid that law upon man,
and so there was a kind of bargain: for God laid that law upon man,
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and Adam as a publick person he undertook to keep that law by a contract or bargain. If God (as it were) had had no right before to lay it on him,
and Adam as a public person he undertook to keep that law by a contract or bargain. If God (as it were) had had no right before to lay it on him,
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yet now man undertook it, by way of bargain to keep the law of God. Adam first did it, and might have done it:
yet now man undertook it, by Way of bargain to keep the law of God. Adam First did it, and might have done it:
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and afterwards the people of Israel profess to do it; All these words we will do: we will keep them.
and afterwards the people of Israel profess to do it; All these words we will do: we will keep them.
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That is another Reason whereby it appears, that every man and woman in the world is bound to fulfill the law of God.
That is Another Reason whereby it appears, that every man and woman in the world is bound to fulfil the law of God.
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Reas. 3. Another thing is this, if you consider what there is that might free a man from keeping a law that is laid upon him, you shall see that there are none of those things that can help him in this. AsReas. 3. another thing is this, if you Consider what there is that might free a man from keeping a law that is laid upon him, you shall see that there Are none of those things that can help him in this. As
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First of all, our Laws many times are Repealed; and that Law that a man was bound to keep a few years ago, he is bound to protest against now;
First of all, our Laws many times Are Repealed; and that Law that a man was bound to keep a few Years ago, he is bound to protest against now;
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as the Service-book, the Common-Prayer, &c. there is that penalty now for using it, as there was for not using it a few years since.
as the Service book, the Common prayer, etc. there is that penalty now for using it, as there was for not using it a few Years since.
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Now it is not so with the law of God;
Now it is not so with the law of God;
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Heaven and earth shall pass away, but one jot or tittle of the law shall not pass. Heaven and earth shall pass away, but one jot or tittle of the law shall not pass.
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That law is an eternal law, there is no repealing of it.
That law is an Eternal law, there is no repealing of it.
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Then secondly, you know Judges and Lawgivers among men may be corrupted, and bribed, and may be brought to dispense with their own Laws,
Then secondly, you know Judges and Lawgivers among men may be corrupted, and bribed, and may be brought to dispense with their own Laws,
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nay sometimes to go against their own laws: but God is a just God, and when his own Son, the Son of his love, did take upon him to be born under the law, and to be a Surety for man, he endured the smart of the law, and was dealt with as if he had been another.
nay sometime to go against their own laws: but God is a just God, and when his own Son, the Son of his love, did take upon him to be born under the law, and to be a Surety for man, he endured the smart of the law, and was dealt with as if he had been Another.
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Then thirdly, there is no evasion, or escaping: among men there is.
Then Thirdly, there is no evasion, or escaping: among men there is.
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If a man break the Law, and go into another Country, he is clear, and free: but here is no escaping, one cannot go away.
If a man break the Law, and go into Another Country, he is clear, and free: but Here is no escaping, one cannot go away.
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Whither shall I go from thy presence, saith David, Psal. 139. where shall I hide my self from thee? A man can go no where but the law of God will be on him.Whither shall I go from thy presence, Says David, Psalm 139. where shall I hide my self from thee? A man can go no where but the law of God will be on him.
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So that every man and woman in the world are still bound to fulfill the whole law of God,
So that every man and woman in the world Are still bound to fulfil the Whole law of God,
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or to get a righteousness, a perfect righteousness to satisfie the law of God. Now there are but three wayes in the world to fulfill the law of God.
or to get a righteousness, a perfect righteousness to satisfy the law of God. Now there Are but three ways in the world to fulfil the law of God.
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First, Either a man must do it in his own person, as most men do (besides Papists) more or less, they will go and do their best, and do the good, leave the evil, and perform duties; and they think by their doing to keep the law.
First, Either a man must do it in his own person, as most men do (beside Papists) more or less, they will go and do their best, and do the good, leave the evil, and perform duties; and they think by their doing to keep the law.
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Or else secondly, by suffering, that is, partly in this world, and afterwards in Hell: for that is the business of Hell, for Hell is nothing but the place where people are fulfilling the law of God.
Or Else secondly, by suffering, that is, partly in this world, and afterwards in Hell: for that is the business of Hell, for Hell is nothing but the place where people Are fulfilling the law of God.
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What doth Cain, and other wretches do in Hell? They are paying the debt, fulfilling the law of God to eternity by suffering, because they did not fulfill it by doing while they were here.
What does Cain, and other wretches do in Hell? They Are paying the debt, fulfilling the law of God to eternity by suffering, Because they did not fulfil it by doing while they were Here.
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That is the reason that they are in Hell for ever, because they can never pay the debt, therefore they must abide there for ever: for if it could be supposed that they could give a compleat righteousness that might satisfie the law, they should stay in Prison no longer, they should be in Hell no more.
That is the reason that they Are in Hell for ever, Because they can never pay the debt, Therefore they must abide there for ever: for if it could be supposed that they could give a complete righteousness that might satisfy the law, they should stay in Prison no longer, they should be in Hell no more.
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Then thirdly, there is another glorious way, that is, in Jesus Christ: Jesus Christ he hath kept the law, and perfectly fulfilled it;
Then Thirdly, there is Another glorious Way, that is, in jesus christ: jesus christ he hath kept the law, and perfectly fulfilled it;
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now a man by believing in Jesus Christ, and by being united to him, and married to him, that in his own person hath fulfilled the law, being married to him, whatsoever he hath is yours,
now a man by believing in jesus christ, and by being united to him, and married to him, that in his own person hath fulfilled the law, being married to him, whatsoever he hath is yours,
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and whatsoever he hath done, it is as if it had been done by you; all shall be imputed to you,
and whatsoever he hath done, it is as if it had been done by you; all shall be imputed to you,
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and so the law of God may be fulfilled in you perfectly, and you shall never go to Hell, and have nothing to do or to suffer in that kinde. This being premised briefly;
and so the law of God may be fulfilled in you perfectly, and you shall never go to Hell, and have nothing to do or to suffer in that kind. This being premised briefly;
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the Use of this may be twofold.
the Use of this may be twofold.
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Ʋse 1. To shew you what a vain and foolish thing it is for a man to go about to keep the law of God in his own strength, or in his own person:Ʋse 1. To show you what a vain and foolish thing it is for a man to go about to keep the law of God in his own strength, or in his own person:
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for you to think to save your Souls, or to fulfill the righteousness of the law by your own doings.
for you to think to save your Souls, or to fulfil the righteousness of the law by your own doings.
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Beloved, it is a great matter to bring poor sinners to be awakened to see their sins,
beloved, it is a great matter to bring poor Sinners to be awakened to see their Sins,
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or to break off their course in sin:
or to break off their course in since:
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for there are many Drunkards, and Swearers, and jeerers of Religion, and Prophaners of the Lords day, that sit as sots all the year,
for there Are many Drunkards, and Swearers, and jeerers of Religion, and Profaners of the lords day, that fit as sots all the year,
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and are never awakened: but generally when men are awakened out of their sins, this is the resolution of all mankinde, of every man, none excepted,
and Are never awakened: but generally when men Are awakened out of their Sins, this is the resolution of all mankind, of every man, none excepted,
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unless God have mercy on him;
unless God have mercy on him;
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he is ready to say, I see I am in a damnable way, and th•s course will bring me to Hell, by the grace of God I wil turn over a new leaf,
he is ready to say, I see I am in a damnable Way, and th•s course will bring me to Hell, by the grace of God I will turn over a new leaf,
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and now I will hear Sermons, I was wont to jeer at them, and I will get me a Practice of Piety, or some other good Book & I will have prayers in my house,
and now I will hear Sermons, I was wont to jeer At them, and I will get me a Practice of Piety, or Some other good Book & I will have Prayers in my house,
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and I will be drunk no more, and swear no more;
and I will be drunk no more, and swear no more;
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I will be a new man, I will avoid that which is evil, & do that which is good. And mark it, this is more natural to man then sin:
I will be a new man, I will avoid that which is evil, & do that which is good. And mark it, this is more natural to man then since:
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it is more natural to man to be righteous then to be sinfull; because he was righteous before he was sinful.
it is more natural to man to be righteous then to be sinful; Because he was righteous before he was sinful.
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The liquor that is put first into a vessel, the vessel keeps the taste of that longer then of any that is put into it afterwards.
The liquour that is put First into a vessel, the vessel keeps the taste of that longer then of any that is put into it afterwards.
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Now God at first made man righteous, and man is more apt to fall to that kinde of righteousness, then to any sin.
Now God At First made man righteous, and man is more apt to fallen to that kind of righteousness, then to any since.
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And this is the great misery of people, every one in some fashion or other, this is his business he goes about, to fulfill the law of God in his own person:
And this is the great misery of people, every one in Some fashion or other, this is his business he Goes about, to fulfil the law of God in his own person:
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and there you shall have one praying, and another crying, and another keeping so many fasts, and dayes of humiliation upon humiliation;
and there you shall have one praying, and Another crying, and Another keeping so many fasts, and days of humiliation upon humiliation;
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and the end of all is, if men had eyes to see it, his endeavour is to fulfill the law of God;
and the end of all is, if men had eyes to see it, his endeavour is to fulfil the law of God;
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he endeavours to scrape, and to get up a righteousness to pay the law of God.
he endeavours to scrape, and to get up a righteousness to pay the law of God.
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You cannot conceive, and comprehend how subject you and I are to this misery;
You cannot conceive, and comprehend how Subject you and I Are to this misery;
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and how this is in your very bones (as it were) and I fear truly it is the greatest part of your Religion, and the most of your Profession, is nothing but to endeavour to get a righteousness to fulfill the law of God,
and how this is in your very bones (as it were) and I Fear truly it is the greatest part of your Religion, and the most of your Profession, is nothing but to endeavour to get a righteousness to fulfil the law of God,
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though some do it in a closer, finer way then others.
though Some do it in a closer, finer Way then Others.
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Now I beseech you consider this word, lay down this throughly in your hearts, that it is a vain thing so to do;
Now I beseech you Consider this word, lay down this thoroughly in your hearts, that it is a vain thing so to do;
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and who would go about a vain thing, a thing that he shall never bring to perfection? For it is not every paltry righteousness that can fulfill the law of God.
and who would go about a vain thing, a thing that he shall never bring to perfection? For it is not every paltry righteousness that can fulfil the law of God.
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It is not ten thousand fastings that can fulfill the law of God;
It is not ten thousand Fastings that can fulfil the law of God;
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it is not praying in your family three times a day that can fulfill the law.
it is not praying in your family three times a day that can fulfil the law.
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I speak not against these things in their right way and course: but all will not do in this respect;
I speak not against these things in their right Way and course: but all will not do in this respect;
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for if you fail but once, if you miss but one farthing you are gone, if you have but one bad thought in all your life, you are lost.
for if you fail but once, if you miss but one farthing you Are gone, if you have but one bad Thought in all your life, you Are lost.
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Therefore I would have you despair of getting by your own doing, and suffering, any righteousness to fulfill the law of God, never go about it.
Therefore I would have you despair of getting by your own doing, and suffering, any righteousness to fulfil the law of God, never go about it.
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No wise man will go and build a Castle in the Aire. It is reason,
No wise man will go and built a Castle in the Air. It is reason,
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and argument enough in any naturall business to make a man desist, to tell him it is a vain thing, it is a work that will never come to perfection, therefore desist,
and argument enough in any natural business to make a man desist, to tell him it is a vain thing, it is a work that will never come to perfection, Therefore desist,
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and give over, and think of some other course.
and give over, and think of Some other course.
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Why should we not prevail in spiritual things, as well as in natural? Let every man lay down this for a certain truth,
Why should we not prevail in spiritual things, as well as in natural? Let every man lay down this for a certain truth,
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for a certain conclusion in his Soul, That I were as good be a sinner, as a righteous man in my own person, in respect of fulfilling the law, I am sure I shall never do it;
for a certain conclusion in his Soul, That I were as good be a sinner, as a righteous man in my own person, in respect of fulfilling the law, I am sure I shall never do it;
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but as a Snow-ball, the more it is rolled, the bigger it grows:
but as a Snowball, the more it is rolled, the bigger it grows:
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so the more you go on, and endeavour to get a righteousness to fulfill the law, the farther off you will be:
so the more you go on, and endeavour to get a righteousness to fulfil the law, the farther off you will be:
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for (as I said) if you fail but once, you are guilty of all.
for (as I said) if you fail but once, you Are guilty of all.
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And as you cannot reach it by doing, so not by suffering;
And as you cannot reach it by doing, so not by suffering;
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for what men have mist in doing, they shall be suffering to all eternity in Hell:
for what men have missed in doing, they shall be suffering to all eternity in Hell:
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but the law is so holy, and God is so glorious whose law you have broken, that when you have suffered millions, yet the debt will be still unpaid.
but the law is so holy, and God is so glorious whose law you have broken, that when you have suffered millions, yet the debt will be still unpaid.
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Therefore who would be so mad (as Paul calls the Galatians mad Galatians;
Therefore who would be so mad (as Paul calls the Galatians mad Galatians;
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Who hath bewitched you?) it is a kinde of madness for any man to attempt in his own person, by doing or suffering to fulfill the righteousness of the law, or to justifie, and save his Soul. Who hath bewitched you?) it is a kind of madness for any man to attempt in his own person, by doing or suffering to fulfil the righteousness of the law, or to justify, and save his Soul.
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You will say, We grant it is true, and therefore the Papists are much to blame, that labour to be justified by their works.
You will say, We grant it is true, and Therefore the Papists Are much to blame, that labour to be justified by their works.
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They are so, and so are many others much to blame besides them;
They Are so, and so Are many Others much to blame beside them;
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and blessed is that man or woman among you, whosoever it be, that doth not in some measure in his own person endeavour to make up his own righteousness.
and blessed is that man or woman among you, whosoever it be, that does not in Some measure in his own person endeavour to make up his own righteousness.
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It is a thing that sticks nearer to you then you are aware of:
It is a thing that sticks nearer to you then you Are aware of:
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though it may be at sometimes you see Christ, and justification by him clearly, yet at other times you know how many pangs, and how many secret glances we have at our justification by our own works:
though it may be At sometime you see christ, and justification by him clearly, yet At other times you know how many pangs, and how many secret glances we have At our justification by our own works:
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take notice of the vanity of this. That is one word.
take notice of the vanity of this. That is one word.
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Ʋse 2. Me-thinks this should move you above all things in the world if it were considered,Ʋse 2. Methinks this should move you above all things in the world if it were considered,
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and oh that the Lord would be pleased yet to open your eyes while it is called to day!
and o that the Lord would be pleased yet to open your eyes while it is called to day!
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I say, this should be one of the greatest motives in the world to come to Jesus Christ, to get into Christ, to receive Jesus Christ,
I say, this should be one of the greatest motives in the world to come to jesus christ, to get into christ, to receive jesus christ,
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and in him (as I shall shew after) you shall have a righteousness that hath fulfilled the law. Let every man say, I see here is law that God hath laid upon me, I am subject to it,
and in him (as I shall show After) you shall have a righteousness that hath fulfilled the law. Let every man say, I see Here is law that God hath laid upon me, I am Subject to it,
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and this law must be fulfilled, there is no help for it, every man is bound to it, he must have a righteousness to satisfie the law, Heaven and earth shall pass away, rather then that shall not be.
and this law must be fulfilled, there is no help for it, every man is bound to it, he must have a righteousness to satisfy the law, Heaven and earth shall pass away, rather then that shall not be.
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Now there are but three wayes to fulfill it; Either in mine own person here; or to suffer for ever in Hell;
Now there Are but three ways to fulfil it; Either in mine own person Here; or to suffer for ever in Hell;
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or else to believe in, and receive another that may do it for me.
or Else to believe in, and receive Another that may do it for me.
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Now we neither our by doing or suffering can get such a righteousness, that is clear:
Now we neither our by doing or suffering can get such a righteousness, that is clear:
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therefore there is but one way, that is, in Jesus Christ, there is a perfect righteousness in him, he hath fulfilled the law; get into him,
Therefore there is but one Way, that is, in jesus christ, there is a perfect righteousness in him, he hath fulfilled the law; get into him,
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and be one with him, and then we shall be able to say perfectly with Paul, That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us that believe, and are in Jesus Christ.
and be one with him, and then we shall be able to say perfectly with Paul, That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us that believe, and Are in jesus christ.
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There is but that one way:
There is but that one Way:
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now when there is but one way, me-thinks there needs no deliberation, or consultation. In worldly things,
now when there is but one Way, methinks there needs no deliberation, or consultation. In worldly things,
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when there are divers wayes and courses that a man may take, he will consult with his friends, which to take, this, or that, or the other; but when there is but one way, there needs no consultation. So if there were two, or three, or many wayes to Heaven, we might consult which way to take:
when there Are diverse ways and courses that a man may take, he will consult with his Friends, which to take, this, or that, or the other; but when there is but one Way, there needs no consultation. So if there were two, or three, or many ways to Heaven, we might consult which Way to take:
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if there were as many wayes as you imagine, and make in your own heads;
if there were as many ways as you imagine, and make in your own Heads;
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if Antinomianism were the onely way, or Presbyterians, or Independents were the onely way, men might demurre: but in Gods language there is but one way,
if Antinomianism were the only Way, or Presbyterians, or Independents were the only Way, men might demur: but in God's language there is but one Way,
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and that is the Way, the Truth, and the Life:
and that is the Way, the Truth, and the Life:
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Jesus Christ is the way, go out of that, and you wander for ever, he is the onely sacrifice, miss that,
jesus christ is the Way, go out of that, and you wander for ever, he is the only sacrifice, miss that,
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and there is no more sacrifice for sin.
and there is no more sacrifice for since.
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There is but this one thing necessary; there is no other way in the world but Jesus Christ, there is no other name under heaven by which you can be saved.
There is but this one thing necessary; there is no other Way in the world but jesus christ, there is no other name under heaven by which you can be saved.
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Therefore we should do in our condition just as a man that were fallen into a great pit, that were full of stones, and snakes, and serpents, and fire, and all that we can imagine to be terrible and miserable,
Therefore we should do in our condition just as a man that were fallen into a great pit, that were full of stones, and snakes, and Serpents, and fire, and all that we can imagine to be terrible and miserable,
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and there comes a man and casts a Rope into this great deep pit; you need not perswade the man to lay hold of it, he would presently catch at it as soon as it comes.
and there comes a man and Cast a Rope into this great deep pit; you need not persuade the man to lay hold of it, he would presently catch At it as soon as it comes.
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Why so? Because he knows he is in a miserable case, and there is no other way to help him but that.
Why so? Because he knows he is in a miserable case, and there is no other Way to help him but that.
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We are fallen into such a pit, where there are snakes, and scorpions, and serpents, and fire; the sting of sin, the curse of the law, the wrath of God, we are in the paws of the Devil, we are in a manner in Hell already;
We Are fallen into such a pit, where there Are snakes, and scorpions, and Serpents, and fire; the sting of since, the curse of the law, the wrath of God, we Are in the paws of the devil, we Are in a manner in Hell already;
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and God hath sent his S•n Christ, and hath put righteousness in him, and he hath let down this Rope, that poor sinking miserable Creatures might lay hold on it.
and God hath sent his S•n christ, and hath put righteousness in him, and he hath let down this Rope, that poor sinking miserable Creatures might lay hold on it.
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Therefore what shall I say to you but this? I beseech you stand not trifling, and dallying, and whining, and go to this Preacher,
Therefore what shall I say to you but this? I beseech you stand not trifling, and dallying, and whining, and go to this Preacher,
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and say, what shall I do Sir? and to that Christian, what course shall I take? as though there were many wayes,
and say, what shall I do Sir? and to that Christian, what course shall I take? as though there were many ways,
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and you had choice of things.
and you had choice of things.
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What shouldest thou do, but study Jesus Christ throughly, and roundly, make a work of it,
What Shouldst thou do, but study jesus christ thoroughly, and roundly, make a work of it,
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or else thou wilt be damned. There is no other way left, there is no other means to be had;
or Else thou wilt be damned. There is no other Way left, there is no other means to be had;
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God will not abate one farthing token, the law must be satisfied: as the people of Israel in Egypt when they made brick, they must bring in such a number; so the law must be perfectly satisfied, and thou art not able to do it by doing here, or by suffering in Hell:
God will not abate one farthing token, the law must be satisfied: as the people of Israel in Egypt when they made brick, they must bring in such a number; so the law must be perfectly satisfied, and thou art not able to do it by doing Here, or by suffering in Hell:
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therefore what shall I do? Receive Jesus Christ, study Jesus Christ;
Therefore what shall I do? Receive jesus christ, study jesus christ;
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and resign thy self wholly up to Jesus Christ, and stand not trifling, and dallying, till thou go to the Devil in Hell, as many do.
and resign thy self wholly up to jesus christ, and stand not trifling, and dallying, till thou go to the devil in Hell, as many doe.
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If there were twenty wayes to Heaven, God might say, I wonder not that yonder people stand musing, and consulting a twelve-month together;
If there were twenty ways to Heaven, God might say, I wonder not that yonder people stand musing, and consulting a twelvemonth together;
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but when there is but one way, and yet people stand moping, it is that that angers God.
but when there is but one Way, and yet people stand moping, it is that that anger's God.
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Therefore remember that in Zeph. 2. 1. Gather your selves together before the decree bring forth:
Therefore Remember that in Zephaniah 2. 1. Gather your selves together before the Decree bring forth:
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before the day pass as the chaff, &c. Seek ye the Lord, &c. Gather your selves together:before the day pass as the chaff, etc. Seek you the Lord, etc. Gather your selves together:
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He doth not mean in Companies, as you use to meet in the Guild-Hall; but the meaning is,
He does not mean in Companies, as you use to meet in the Guild-Hall; but the meaning is,
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when he saith Gather your selves together, that man is a worried creature, a shattered thing,
when he Says Gather your selves together, that man is a worried creature, a shattered thing,
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as Solomon saith, The eyes of a wise man are in his head, but the eyes of a fool are over the world.
as Solomon Says, The eyes of a wise man Are in his head, but the eyes of a fool Are over the world.
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There are abundance of men that have their understandings go in the world this way, and that way; but gather your selves together:
There Are abundance of men that have their understandings go in the world this Way, and that Way; but gather your selves together:
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How? To get into Christ:
How? To get into christ:
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you hear that there is no Righteousness but his will serve the turn, gather your selves to study Christ, to obey Christ, to receive Christ, to love Christ,
you hear that there is no Righteousness but his will serve the turn, gather your selves to study christ, to obey christ, to receive christ, to love christ,
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and to resign your selves to Jesus Christ, in whom there is a perfect righteousness. That is one Lesson you should desire the Lord to teach you hence.
and to resign your selves to jesus christ, in whom there is a perfect righteousness. That is one lesson you should desire the Lord to teach you hence.
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The next Lesson is this, that The Righteousness of the Law is fulfilled in all true Believers.
The next lesson is this, that The Righteousness of the Law is fulfilled in all true Believers.
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Saith the Apostle, That the law might be fulfilled in us. In us;
Says the Apostle, That the law might be fulfilled in us. In us;
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we are not to understand it personally, as though any Saint, though it were Abraham himself, were able in his own person to fulfill the law; but the meaning of it is, in respect of the union that we have with Jesus Christ, who is our Husband, and our Head. The law is perfectly fulfilled by him, therefore it is perfectly fulfilled by me, because I am united to him.
we Are not to understand it personally, as though any Saint, though it were Abraham himself, were able in his own person to fulfil the law; but the meaning of it is, in respect of the Union that we have with jesus christ, who is our Husband, and our Head. The law is perfectly fulfilled by him, Therefore it is perfectly fulfilled by me, Because I am united to him.
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The law is not perfectly fulfilled by me, because I do more good, or do less evil then another,
The law is not perfectly fulfilled by me, Because I do more good, or do less evil then Another,
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but onely the law is fulfilled, and hath reason to be satisfied, because I am married to one that hath done it, and that perfectly.
but only the law is fulfilled, and hath reason to be satisfied, Because I am married to one that hath done it, and that perfectly.
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Now you shall see divers Scriptures that hold it forth blessedly.
Now you shall see diverse Scriptures that hold it forth blessedly.
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As those phrases in Galat. 2. the latter end, where it is said we are dead to the law:
As those phrases in Galatians 2. the latter end, where it is said we Are dead to the law:
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I through the law am dead to the law; I am crucified with Christ. I am dead to the law: I through the law am dead to the law; I am Crucified with christ. I am dead to the law:
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What is the meaning of that? That is, I am dead to the law, as it is a Covenant of works;
What is the meaning of that? That is, I am dead to the law, as it is a Covenant of works;
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the law hath no more to do with me, then the Laws of men have to do with a man that is in debt when he is dead, when he is dead he is free from it.
the law hath no more to do with me, then the Laws of men have to do with a man that is in debt when he is dead, when he is dead he is free from it.
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So the law is paid by Jesus Christ, it is fully satisfied, I owe not one farthing,
So the law is paid by jesus christ, it is Fully satisfied, I owe not one farthing,
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or farthing worth to the Law: I am dead to the law.
or farthing worth to the Law: I am dead to the law.
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And so in Rom. 7. you know, how by the comparison of a man and his wife, we are said to be dead to the law of God.
And so in Rom. 7. you know, how by the comparison of a man and his wife, we Are said to be dead to the law of God.
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The meaning is not as though the substance and matter of the law were not eternal, and a rule for all Saints, doubtless it is in the New Testament as well as in the Old: but the law as it is a Contract, a Bond, a Bargain, as it is a Covenant of works between God and us, it is perfectly fulfilled by Christ,
The meaning is not as though the substance and matter of the law were not Eternal, and a Rule for all Saints, doubtless it is in the New Testament as well as in the Old: but the law as it is a Contract, a Bound, a Bargain, as it is a Covenant of works between God and us, it is perfectly fulfilled by christ,
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and we are dead to it, we are free from it, or delivered from it.
and we Are dead to it, we Are free from it, or Delivered from it.
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And that is the reason that in Heb. 12. it is said, in Mount Sion we are come to the Spirits of just men made perfect;
And that is the reason that in Hebrew 12. it is said, in Mount Sion we Are come to the Spirits of just men made perfect;
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that is, not of just men personally, just in their dealings, though that follow in a sort:
that is, not of just men personally, just in their dealings, though that follow in a sort:
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but the meaning is, that every Saint that is in Jesus Christ is perfectly a just man,
but the meaning is, that every Saint that is in jesus christ is perfectly a just man,
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or a just woman, by reason of their marriage with Jesus Christ, who hath obtained a perfect righteousness, or justice for them.
or a just woman, by reason of their marriage with jesus christ, who hath obtained a perfect righteousness, or Justice for them.
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So in Rom. 3. you have there also a blessed place, where the Apostle saith we are saved, not onely by the mercy of God,
So in Rom. 3. you have there also a blessed place, where the Apostle Says we Are saved, not only by the mercy of God,
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but by his righteousness. Therefore it is three times repeated, we are saved by the righteousness of God;
but by his righteousness. Therefore it is three times repeated, we Are saved by the righteousness of God;
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and again, by the righteousness; and again in ver. 26. the third time, to declare, I say, at this time his righteousness.
and again, by the righteousness; and again in ver. 26. the third time, to declare, I say, At this time his righteousness.
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What is the righteousness of God? that is, saith he, that he is just, and a justifier of them that believe in Jesus Christ.
What is the righteousness of God? that is, Says he, that he is just, and a justifier of them that believe in jesus christ.
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It is just, and righteous with God to save his people that believe in Jesus Christ.
It is just, and righteous with God to save his people that believe in jesus christ.
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Why so? Because Jesus Christ hath fulfilled to a tittle all the law of God for them.
Why so? Because jesus christ hath fulfilled to a tittle all the law of God for them.
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Ʋse 1. I shall give you but one word of Use, and leave the Reasons, and the further enlarging of it till the Afternoon.Ʋse 1. I shall give you but one word of Use, and leave the Reasons, and the further enlarging of it till the Afternoon.
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And the word that I desire to make known to you from the Lord is this, To instruct and help you a little to understand where your righteousness doth lye,
And the word that I desire to make known to you from the Lord is this, To instruct and help you a little to understand where your righteousness does lie,
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or upon what your justification is built.
or upon what your justification is built.
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For this is the misery, the general misery of most Christians, that they mislay their justification: they do lay it partly upon faith, and partly upon their sanctification and holiness; and that is the reason that when a poor soul, it may be, is tempted to some sin, and hath some strong lust, he loseth his faith,
For this is the misery, the general misery of most Christians, that they mislay their justification: they do lay it partly upon faith, and partly upon their sanctification and holiness; and that is the reason that when a poor soul, it may be, is tempted to Some since, and hath Some strong lust, he loses his faith,
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and his assurance, and his peace of conscience, because he grounds his Saintship, and his justification upon his holiness. Now Beloved, this is it that I would desire the Lord to bring you and me to, to know that I am a just man onely by the righteousness that is in Christ, that the law is perfectly fulfilled for me by Jesus Christ,
and his assurance, and his peace of conscience, Because he grounds his Saintship, and his justification upon his holiness. Now beloved, this is it that I would desire the Lord to bring you and me to, to know that I am a just man only by the righteousness that is in christ, that the law is perfectly fulfilled for me by jesus christ,
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and not partly by him, and partly by me, but onely and perfectly by him,
and not partly by him, and partly by me, but only and perfectly by him,
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and I am called just, but onely as, or because I am united to him that hath gotten a perfect righteousness for me.
and I am called just, but only as, or Because I am united to him that hath got a perfect righteousness for me.
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Then let me build my Justification upon that onely, and not upon what I am; not upon my temper, or upon my graces, or my gifts, or the like: take heed of that;
Then let me built my Justification upon that only, and not upon what I am; not upon my temper, or upon my graces, or my Gifts, or the like: take heed of that;
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but let it be built wholly upon Jesus Christ, his death and resurrection. He was delivered for our offences,
but let it be built wholly upon jesus christ, his death and resurrection. He was Delivered for our offences,
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and rose again for our justification. and rose again for our justification.
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Let us build upon that, that we may come to this temper, once to have our justification in a stock clearly in Jesus Christs hands, that when we do good we may not imagine that we are a jot the more justified, or when we fall or fail in good, we may not conceive that we are a jot less justified then before, that though one day we have our hearts inlarged to do good,
Let us built upon that, that we may come to this temper, once to have our justification in a stock clearly in jesus Christ hands, that when we do good we may not imagine that we Are a jot the more justified, or when we fallen or fail in good, we may not conceive that we Are a jot less justified then before, that though one day we have our hearts enlarged to do good,
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and to do more good in one day then it may be we did in a moneth before,
and to do more good in one day then it may be we did in a Monn before,
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yet this goes not to the stock of my justification, I am not one jot the more justified: and sometimes God leaves the flesh, and the remnants of sin that foil us,
yet this Goes not to the stock of my justification, I am not one jot the more justified: and sometime God leaves the Flesh, and the remnants of since that foil us,
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and I will mourn for it, and be humbled for it, as a transgression against my father, but I am not a jot more unjustified then I was before in the sight of God, in regard of the Covenant of works that Christ hath fulfilled. So thus I would have you do as your Merchants and Tradesmen in your City, you have a certain Stock, that you lock, it may be, in an iron Chest,
and I will mourn for it, and be humbled for it, as a Transgression against my father, but I am not a jot more unjustified then I was before in the sighed of God, in regard of the Covenant of works that christ hath fulfilled. So thus I would have you do as your Merchant's and Tradesmen in your city, you have a certain Stock, that you lock, it may be, in an iron Chest,
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and that stock is the quick as you call it, and you have besides so many pounds, or so many hundreds that you turn and wind about through all the year, as you have occasion;
and that stock is the quick as you call it, and you have beside so many pounds, or so many hundreds that you turn and wind about through all the year, as you have occasion;
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but from the stock, the quick, you will not lay any thing out of that, you will not touch that,
but from the stock, the quick, you will not lay any thing out of that, you will not touch that,
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but lay out in expences, and winde and turn the rest.
but lay out in expenses, and wind and turn the rest.
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Just so I would have it with you, that seeing justification is onely built on Christ,
Just so I would have it with you, that seeing justification is only built on christ,
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and I have the word of faith to certifie me of it, and the Spirit of faith to shew it me within, I would not have my good or evil to be an ingredient into that,
and I have the word of faith to certify me of it, and the Spirit of faith to show it me within, I would not have my good or evil to be an ingredient into that,
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but leave that as a stock clearly in the hands of Jesus Christ.
but leave that as a stock clearly in the hands of jesus christ.
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Or as we see a maid or woman that spins, she holds one hand steady, and turns about the wheel with the other: so our justification we should hold it steady, for it is not built at all upon any thing that is in us, but let us turn and winde the rest, that is, Sanctification, we must strive against sin,
Or as we see a maid or woman that spins, she holds one hand steady, and turns about the wheel with the other: so our justification we should hold it steady, for it is not built At all upon any thing that is in us, but let us turn and wind the rest, that is, Sanctification, we must strive against since,
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and mourn for it, but leave justification wholly to Christ, for it is not built on me, but is onely by the death and resurrection of Christ.
and mourn for it, but leave justification wholly to christ, for it is not built on me, but is only by the death and resurrection of christ.
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Therefore as Christ saith, Luk. 18. when we have done all the good we can, say we are unprofitable servants;
Therefore as christ Says, Luk. 18. when we have done all the good we can, say we Are unprofitable Servants;
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I have not gotten one farthing to day, nor in all my life to help to fulfill the law of God,
I have not got one farthing to day, nor in all my life to help to fulfil the law of God,
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or to help to my justification, that is onely in the hands of Christ, that is my quick, my cash, my stock, and when thou failest, and seest lusts, and pride, and wantonness arise in thee, say, this hath no influence to hinder my justification, it is no ingredient into that, that is built upon another thing, it is wholly in Christ and his righteousness; he hath fulfilled the law,
or to help to my justification, that is only in the hands of christ, that is my quick, my cash, my stock, and when thou failest, and See Lustiest, and pride, and wantonness arise in thee, say, this hath no influence to hinder my justification, it is no ingredient into that, that is built upon Another thing, it is wholly in christ and his righteousness; he hath fulfilled the law,
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and I am just by marriage, and by union with him.
and I am just by marriage, and by Union with him.
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Therefore I will go and take my sins, and mourn for them, & desire God to cleanse me from them,
Therefore I will go and take my Sins, and mourn for them, & desire God to cleanse me from them,
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but I must hold the quick still, hold justification untouched, and unshaken, and unmoveable in the hands of Jesus Christ.
but I must hold the quick still, hold justification untouched, and unshaken, and Unmovable in the hands of jesus christ.
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I shall leave the inlargement of this and other things till the Afternoon.
I shall leave the enlargement of this and other things till the Afternoon.
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SERMON II. Rom. 8. 4. That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
SERMON II Rom. 8. 4. That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
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THere are three Lessons that we should learn from these words. The first is implied, That the righteousness of the law must be fulfilled.
THere Are three Lessons that we should Learn from these words. The First is implied, That the righteousness of the law must be fulfilled.
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Or, Every man is bound to fulfill the law of God. That we have already done with.
Or, Every man is bound to fulfil the law of God. That we have already done with.
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Secondly, That the Law of God is perfectly fulfilled in all true Believers.
Secondly, That the Law of God is perfectly fulfilled in all true Believers.
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Thirdly, That true Believers are they who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Thirdly, That true Believers Are they who walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
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We made some entrance upon the second, That the righteousness of the law is fulfilled in all true believers.
We made Some Entrance upon the second, That the righteousness of the law is fulfilled in all true believers.
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I spake a little of this, and shall adde something further to what I said, if God will.
I spoke a little of this, and shall add something further to what I said, if God will.
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The righteousness of the law is fulfilled in every true believer. Not personally, as I told you:
The righteousness of the law is fulfilled in every true believer. Not personally, as I told you:
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for there is no Saint, no not Abraham himself that can say, the righteousness of the law is fulfilled in me, that is, personally; that I have walked so the law is satisfied by my walking.
for there is no Saint, no not Abraham himself that can say, the righteousness of the law is fulfilled in me, that is, personally; that I have walked so the law is satisfied by my walking.
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But the righteousness of the law is fulfilled in us, not personally, but in us by reason that Christ and we are one, and he is made righteousness to us, 1 Cor. 1. 30. He is made of God to us, wisdome, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption:
But the righteousness of the law is fulfilled in us, not personally, but in us by reason that christ and we Are one, and he is made righteousness to us, 1 Cor. 1. 30. He is made of God to us, Wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption:
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then whatsoever Christ is, or hath, it is ours. Therefore saith the Apostle, The righteousness of the law is fulfilled in us.
then whatsoever christ is, or hath, it is ours. Therefore Says the Apostle, The righteousness of the law is fulfilled in us.
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He doth not say, it is fulfilled in Christ, though that be true, but he takes the boldness to say, it is fulfilled in us, by virtue of our union with Jesus Christ.
He does not say, it is fulfilled in christ, though that be true, but he Takes the boldness to say, it is fulfilled in us, by virtue of our Union with jesus christ.
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So in every true Saint or believer, the righteousness of the law through Christ is perfectly fulfilled. The weakest Saint,
So in every true Saint or believer, the righteousness of the law through christ is perfectly fulfilled. The Weakest Saint,
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if he be a true Saint, he hath perfectly fulfilled the law of God, he hath perfectly satisfied every demand that the law can make, he hath perfectly paid every peny-worth of debt that he oweth to the law:
if he be a true Saint, he hath perfectly fulfilled the law of God, he hath perfectly satisfied every demand that the law can make, he hath perfectly paid every pennyworth of debt that he owes to the law:
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the weakest Saint, it may be a poor Saint that men can see nothing but corruption in all the day, and all the week, and all the year long almost,
the Weakest Saint, it may be a poor Saint that men can see nothing but corruption in all the day, and all the Week, and all the year long almost,
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yet that man, if he be a true Saint, though he be weak, hath perfectly in Christ kept the law of God,
yet that man, if he be a true Saint, though he be weak, hath perfectly in christ kept the law of God,
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and is a just man, and the law of God cannot come upon him, nor the Sergeant the Devil to arrest him for one peny or farthing,
and is a just man, and the law of God cannot come upon him, nor the sergeant the devil to arrest him for one penny or farthing,
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because he can say as Paul saith here, The righteousness of the law is fulfilled in us.
Because he can say as Paul Says Here, The righteousness of the law is fulfilled in us.
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Therefore that is the reason, as I told you, that Paul saith, I am dead to the law, that is, I am as free from the law as a man that is dead: when a man is dead, the law goes no further on him.
Therefore that is the reason, as I told you, that Paul Says, I am dead to the law, that is, I am as free from the law as a man that is dead: when a man is dead, the law Goes no further on him.
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So it is said, we are delivered from the law, and freed from the law:
So it is said, we Are Delivered from the law, and freed from the law:
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and that is the reason also that the Apostle three times in one Chapter puts our salvation upon the righteousness of God;
and that is the reason also that the Apostle three times in one Chapter puts our salvation upon the righteousness of God;
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he faith not by the mercy of God, though that be true, there is infinite mercy,
he faith not by the mercy of God, though that be true, there is infinite mercy,
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but saith he, that God might declare his righteousness in Christ to save us.
but Says he, that God might declare his righteousness in christ to save us.
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It is a merciful thing for God to give us Christ, and to give us hearts to know that Christ,
It is a merciful thing for God to give us christ, and to give us hearts to know that christ,
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and to believe in that Christ, it is infinite mercy: but now that we are in Christ, and united in him, as there was mercy,
and to believe in that christ, it is infinite mercy: but now that we Are in christ, and united in him, as there was mercy,
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so it is righteous, and just with God to save us, because we are righteous persons.
so it is righteous, and just with God to save us, Because we Are righteous Persons.
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Mistake me not, I say every poor Saint through Christ is a righteous person, a just man:
Mistake me not, I say every poor Saint through christ is a righteous person, a just man:
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I say in and through Christ, he hath taken away all our sins, and forgiven all our iniquities, Coloss. 2. So that when God saves believers, he doth not onely save them out of mercy, but out of righteousness, he can do no otherwise:
I say in and through christ, he hath taken away all our Sins, and forgiven all our iniquities, Coloss. 2. So that when God saves believers, he does not only save them out of mercy, but out of righteousness, he can do no otherwise:
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therefore it is three times over, his righteousness, his righteousness, his righteousness, Rom. 3. And that is a blessed word in Heb. 12. Ye are come to the spirits of just men made perfect.
Therefore it is three times over, his righteousness, his righteousness, his righteousness, Rom. 3. And that is a blessed word in Hebrew 12. You Are come to the spirits of just men made perfect.
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I do not conceive that it is spoken of the spirits of men in heaven, as many do;
I do not conceive that it is spoken of the spirits of men in heaven, as many do;
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and no wonder they mistake, for I did so for many years. That place it looks so like heaven, that I took it for heaven it self;
and no wonder they mistake, for I did so for many Years. That place it looks so like heaven, that I took it for heaven it self;
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Ye are come unto mount Sion, to the general assembly, and Church of the firstborn, and to the spirits of just men made perfect. You Are come unto mount Sion, to the general assembly, and Church of the firstborn, and to the spirits of just men made perfect.
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A man would think it were heaven it self;
A man would think it were heaven it self;
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it is called heaven, but it is nothing in the world but the glorious estate of the Saints in Jesus Christ under the New-Testament, as you may see afterwards.
it is called heaven, but it is nothing in the world but the glorious estate of the Saints in jesus christ under the New testament, as you may see afterwards.
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Therefore, as Christ saith, let this word sink into your hearts, that if thou be a right believer, thou art perfectly just and righteous through Jesus Christ,
Therefore, as christ Says, let this word sink into your hearts, that if thou be a right believer, thou art perfectly just and righteous through jesus christ,
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as if thou hadst never sinned against the law of God: not by thy own righteousness, but by the righteousness of Jesus Christ.
as if thou Hadst never sinned against the law of God: not by thy own righteousness, but by the righteousness of jesus christ.
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For what can be said more? faith the Apostle, The righteousness of the law is fulfilled.
For what can be said more? faith the Apostle, The righteousness of the law is fulfilled.
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He doth not say we have a piece of it, but it is fulfilled, that is, to an Iota or tittle;
He does not say we have a piece of it, but it is fulfilled, that is, to an Iota or tittle;
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the law cannot say, Black is thine eye, because Christ hath paid and done all that it can demand.
the law cannot say, Black is thine eye, Because christ hath paid and done all that it can demand.
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Now to give you a word or two of the grounds or Reasons, to help you to believe this truth, to shew you how it comes about.
Now to give you a word or two of the grounds or Reasons, to help you to believe this truth, to show you how it comes about.
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It comes about three wayes, I mean it will be clear to you three wayes, if you consider three things.
It comes about three ways, I mean it will be clear to you three ways, if you Consider three things.
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Reas. 1. First, You must consider that Jesus Christ, which is our Surety, he was sent of the Father, out of his love as a publick person to fulfil the law of God, by doing and suffering as a publick person.Reas. 1. First, You must Consider that jesus christ, which is our Surety, he was sent of the Father, out of his love as a public person to fulfil the law of God, by doing and suffering as a public person.
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There is much comfort in that.
There is much Comfort in that.
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Beloved, you can never throughly understand your justification, unless you study the first Adam, what kinde of person Adam was,
beloved, you can never thoroughly understand your justification, unless you study the First Adam, what kind of person Adam was,
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as you may see in Rom. 5. Now the Lord Jesus, he came a publick person,
as you may see in Rom. 5. Now the Lord jesus, he Come a public person,
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and he was delivered for our offences, as it is said, Rom. 4. 25. he did die for our sins. That's one thing.
and he was Delivered for our offences, as it is said, Rom. 4. 25. he did die for our Sins. That's one thing.
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Reas. 2. Now the second thing that demonstrates this to us, is, besides his dying as a publick person, there is a union made between every poor believer and Christ,Reas. 2. Now the second thing that demonstrates this to us, is, beside his dying as a public person, there is a Union made between every poor believer and christ,
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as really as between Christ and his Father.
as really as between christ and his Father.
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Indeed it is called in Scripture a Marriage, because as in a Marriage all the wealth of the Husband is the Wives, it becomes hers,
Indeed it is called in Scripture a Marriage, Because as in a Marriage all the wealth of the Husband is the Wives, it becomes hers,
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and she hath a right to it after Marriage;
and she hath a right to it After Marriage;
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so all that is in Christ becomes ours by this union. But it is a more real union, a closer union by far then that of Marriage;
so all that is in christ becomes ours by this Union. But it is a more real Union, a closer Union by Far then that of Marriage;
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it is compared to the union between the Members and the Head:
it is compared to the Union between the Members and the Head:
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now by this union, that you may reade of in Joh. 17. all that is ours becomes Christs,
now by this Union, that you may read of in John 17. all that is ours becomes Christ,
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and all that is Christs becomes ours. There are two things.
and all that is Christ becomes ours. There Are two things.
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Reas. 3. Then thirdly, we finde that God the Father, to whom the debt was owing,Reas. 3. Then Thirdly, we find that God the Father, to whom the debt was owing,
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and whose law this was that we must satisfie, he acknowledgeth satisfaction. And what can we have more? God the Father acknowledgeth that his Son hath satisfied the law, and therefore we are freed.
and whose law this was that we must satisfy, he acknowledgeth satisfaction. And what can we have more? God the Father acknowledgeth that his Son hath satisfied the law, and Therefore we Are freed.
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Now he doth acknowledge it three wayes.
Now he does acknowledge it three ways.
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First, You shall have it Mat. 17. compared with 2 Pet. 1. for Peter is much in it, We follow not devised fables, but we come to speak of the voice in the Mount, This is my beloved Son. As if he had said, This is one main piece of the Gospel, we heard a voice when we were with our Master in the Mount, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom my soul is well pleased. That for his person.
First, You shall have it Mathew 17. compared with 2 Pet. 1. for Peter is much in it, We follow not devised fables, but we come to speak of the voice in the Mount, This is my Beloved Son. As if he had said, This is one main piece of the Gospel, we herd a voice when we were with our Master in the Mount, saying, This is my Beloved Son, in whom my soul is well pleased. That for his person.
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Then a second thing that did shew that he was satisfied, was by suffering Jesus Christ after he was arrested, and in prison for our debt (for Christ was in prison for our debt;
Then a second thing that did show that he was satisfied, was by suffering jesus christ After he was arrested, and in prison for our debt (for christ was in prison for our debt;
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he was arrested, and that according to law, he was brought into prison, and all our Suits were clapped on his back, all our Executions and Outlaries were laid on his shoulders,
he was arrested, and that according to law, he was brought into prison, and all our Suits were clapped on his back, all our Executions and Outlaries were laid on his shoulders,
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and then the Father let him out of prison being our Surety:
and then the Father let him out of prison being our Surety:
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if he had not paid our debt, he had not come out of prison, but) now the Father lets him out, that is, the Father suffered him to rise from the dead.
if he had not paid our debt, he had not come out of prison, but) now the Father lets him out, that is, the Father suffered him to rise from the dead.
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Therefore we find that our justification is laid more upon the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Therefore we find that our justification is laid more upon the resurrection of jesus christ,
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then upon his death, as we see in Rom. 4. 25. Who was delivered for our offences,
then upon his death, as we see in Rom. 4. 25. Who was Delivered for our offences,
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and raised again for our justification; that is, he did die for our sins, and was raised again for our justification.and raised again for our justification; that is, he did die for our Sins, and was raised again for our justification.
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And in Rom. 8. He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all,
And in Rom. 8. He that spared not his own Son, but Delivered him up for us all,
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how shall he not with him give us all things? Who is he that condemneth? it is Christ that died,
how shall he not with him give us all things? Who is he that Condemneth? it is christ that died,
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yea rather that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us: yea rather that is risen again, who is even At the right hand of God, who also makes Intercession for us:
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that is, his dying for us did satisfie the law, but that did not justifie us,
that is, his dying for us did satisfy the law, but that did not justify us,
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untill we see that he was risen again;
until we see that he was risen again;
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and then we see that all the debt is paid, because our Surety is gotten out of prison.
and then we see that all the debt is paid, Because our Surety is got out of prison.
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Therefore justification (I mean the knowledge of it at least) principally ariseth from Christs resurrection. Now when I see Christ is risen, and gone abroad, he is gone out of the grave,
Therefore justification (I mean the knowledge of it At least) principally arises from Christ resurrection. Now when I see christ is risen, and gone abroad, he is gone out of the grave,
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and gone to heaven, I know that the law is fulfilled, and the Father is satisfied,
and gone to heaven, I know that the law is fulfilled, and the Father is satisfied,
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and the Sergeant the Devil hath nothing to arrest me for, all is satisfied, all is clear.
and the sergeant the devil hath nothing to arrest me for, all is satisfied, all is clear.
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Thirdly, and lastly, I know God the Father is satisfied; for the law it is God the Fathers Writ that he had against us:
Thirdly, and lastly, I know God the Father is satisfied; for the law it is God the Father's Writ that he had against us:
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and now we see that all is paid, not onely because our Surety is got out of prison, (for so a man may do that hath not paid a debt) but because when he was out of prison, he ascended to his Father;
and now we see that all is paid, not only Because our Surety is god out of prison, (for so a man may do that hath not paid a debt) but Because when he was out of prison, he ascended to his Father;
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and the Father made him sit at the right hand of God in the glory of Majesty on high, and he hath given him power and authority to rule the world till the day of Judgement.
and the Father made him fit At the right hand of God in the glory of Majesty on high, and he hath given him power and Authority to Rule the world till the day of Judgement.
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Now in that the Father hath given the Son that honour and respect in heaven,
Now in that the Father hath given the Son that honour and respect in heaven,
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as to come and sit at his right hand, we may see it was not a breaking of prison,
as to come and fit At his right hand, we may see it was not a breaking of prison,
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but a real paying of the debt, and a fulfilling the law, before he could come there.
but a real paying of the debt, and a fulfilling the law, before he could come there.
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This may give a little light how the righteousness of the law is fulfilled in us through Jesus Christ.
This may give a little Light how the righteousness of the law is fulfilled in us through jesus christ.
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Now the use of it I named in the morning, I was not able to express it,
Now the use of it I nam in the morning, I was not able to express it,
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neither can I now fully utter it, I beseech you consider the more of it.
neither can I now Fully utter it, I beseech you Consider the more of it.
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Ʋse 1. The first Use we may make of it is this, that you should learn from what I have said, where your justification doth lye, your justification doth not lye,Ʋse 1. The First Use we may make of it is this, that you should Learn from what I have said, where your justification does lie, your justification does not lie,
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or is not built upon any thing that is in you, or that is done by you,
or is not built upon any thing that is in you, or that is done by you,
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or that you may hope to do hereafter;
or that you may hope to do hereafter;
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you are not justified by your own personal good, or unjustified by your own personal evils, you are not one jot the more just when you have done all the good you can in the world,
you Are not justified by your own personal good, or unjustified by your own personal evils, you Are not one jot the more just when you have done all the good you can in the world,
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and you are not one jot the less just when you have committed all the weaknesses,
and you Are not one jot the less just when you have committed all the Weaknesses,
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and fallen into all the frailties that a Saint can fall into, because your justification is built onely upon Christ,
and fallen into all the frailties that a Saint can fallen into, Because your justification is built only upon christ,
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and upon what he did, and suffered.
and upon what he did, and suffered.
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My justification is built upon the death of Christ, and his resurrection, he hath fulfilled the law,
My justification is built upon the death of christ, and his resurrection, he hath fulfilled the law,
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& he hath paid the debt, and he is out of prison & the Father is satisfied: here is my justification;
& he hath paid the debt, and he is out of prison & the Father is satisfied: Here is my justification;
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and I believing this, I am happy.
and I believing this, I am happy.
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Now you shall finde that you lay a great part of your justification upon something in your selves, therefore when you are enlarged in good, then you think you are more justified,
Now you shall find that you lay a great part of your justification upon something in your selves, Therefore when you Are enlarged in good, then you think you Are more justified,
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and when you fall into sin, you think you are more unjust then you were before,
and when you fallen into since, you think you Are more unjust then you were before,
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and you look strangely upon God. Now the Lord hath put it out of our hands.
and you look strangely upon God. Now the Lord hath put it out of our hands.
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Adam should have been justified by that that was in him, and that should have been done by him:Adam should have been justified by that that was in him, and that should have been done by him:
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but blessed be God, he would not trust us with that good any more, but hath put all in the hands of Jesus Christ,
but blessed be God, he would not trust us with that good any more, but hath put all in the hands of jesus christ,
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and there is the whole foundation of our justification.
and there is the Whole Foundation of our justification.
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Therefore it is not for a Christian to come, and say, Sir, I fear I am no childe of God, I fear I shall prove an hypocrite:
Therefore it is not for a Christian to come, and say, Sir, I Fear I am no child of God, I Fear I shall prove an hypocrite:
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why so? because I finde so much sin, and so many lusts in me. It is very well that you finde and feel sin, and that you mourn for,
why so? Because I find so much since, and so many Lustiest in me. It is very well that you find and feel since, and that you mourn for,
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and strive against sin, but that therefore you should think there is a flaw in your justification, that you should make any good that is in you a prop to support your justification,
and strive against since, but that Therefore you should think there is a flaw in your justification, that you should make any good that is in you a prop to support your justification,
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or any evil in you a thing that might crack your justification, this is Popery.
or any evil in you a thing that might Crac your justification, this is Popery.
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My justification depends not on this, that I am justified the more when I am strong,
My justification depends not on this, that I am justified the more when I am strong,
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or less justified when I am weak; but whether I be weak or strong, whether I do much or little for God,
or less justified when I am weak; but whither I be weak or strong, whither I do much or little for God,
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whether I give thanks, or be humbled, seeing Christ is dead, and risen again, I am justified, that is still intire,
whither I give thanks, or be humbled, seeing christ is dead, and risen again, I am justified, that is still entire,
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because it is not built upon me, but wholly upon the death and resurrection of Christ.
Because it is not built upon me, but wholly upon the death and resurrection of christ.
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In Rom. 4. Abraham is laid down as a pattern of believing, Abraham had the word of faith, So shall thy seed be, and without hope, or reason, or any thing he believed;
In Rom. 4. Abraham is laid down as a pattern of believing, Abraham had the word of faith, So shall thy seed be, and without hope, or reason, or any thing he believed;
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that is, he cast himself on that word:
that is, he cast himself on that word:
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so it is said he was justified without works. What a strange thing is that? for it is impossible there should be true faith,
so it is said he was justified without works. What a strange thing is that? for it is impossible there should be true faith,
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but that all good works should in some measure follow after:
but that all good works should in Some measure follow After:
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but if we speak properly, and look to the thing as it is in it self,
but if we speak properly, and look to the thing as it is in it self,
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how a man is justified, he is justified wholly without works.
how a man is justified, he is justified wholly without works.
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Abraham did many good things, he offered his son Isaac, and he relieved his Kinsman when he was in misery,Abraham did many good things, he offered his son Isaac, and he relieved his Kinsman when he was in misery,
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and did teach his Family, and relieved the King of Sodom, he did many good works;
and did teach his Family, and relieved the King of Sodom, he did many good works;
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though these good works did justifie his faith to the world, that they knew he was a believer by it,
though these good works did justify his faith to the world, that they knew he was a believer by it,
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and he himself did know it by it, yet never a one of these were an ingredient into the justification of his person, that was by the righteousness of God without works.
and he himself did know it by it, yet never a one of these were an ingredient into the justification of his person, that was by the righteousness of God without works.
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We must get good works after. This is the rule of the word, Charge them that believe to maintain good works;
We must get good works After. This is the Rule of the word, Charge them that believe to maintain good works;
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that is, after they believe, charge them to avoid the evil, and do the good, and to abound.
that is, After they believe, charge them to avoid the evil, and do the good, and to abound.
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But for the point of justification, which is the main thing for your Soul and mine to feed on, that is built on another foundation, upon the grave of Christ,
But for the point of justification, which is the main thing for your Soul and mine to feed on, that is built on Another Foundation, upon the grave of christ,
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and upon the death of Christ.
and upon the death of christ.
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Therefore you shall finde those speeches of the Apostle Paul, when he speaks of this glorious condition, he speaks alway of his union with Christ;
Therefore you shall find those Speeches of the Apostle Paul, when he speaks of this glorious condition, he speaks always of his Union with christ;
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I am crucified with Christ, and I am buried 〈 ◊ 〉 Christ, and I am dead, but Christ lives in me ▪ I am Crucified with christ, and I am buried 〈 ◊ 〉 christ, and I am dead, but christ lives in me ▪
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Learn this lesson that you may come to this: for if you had learned it spiritually, when you had done the most for God,
Learn this Lesson that you may come to this: for if you had learned it spiritually, when you had done the most for God,
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if you could do ten times more then Abraham, or Paul, and yet Paul preached from Jerusalem to Illyricum, yet then thou wouldest say, I am an unprofitable servant;
if you could do ten times more then Abraham, or Paul, and yet Paul preached from Jerusalem to Illyricum, yet then thou Wouldst say, I am an unprofitable servant;
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there is not one grain that I have done that is an ingredient into the death and resurrection of Christ, to help to make me a just man,
there is not one grain that I have done that is an ingredient into the death and resurrection of christ, to help to make me a just man,
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or to procure the favour and love of God.
or to procure the favour and love of God.
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And when you had done evil, and it may be failed in carelesness, and committed sin;
And when you had done evil, and it may be failed in carelessness, and committed since;
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O what a glorious thing were it to go home, and fall upon thy knees,
Oh what a glorious thing were it to go home, and fallen upon thy knees,
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and say, Lord, I have sinned grievously, but yet I am not one jot the less just before thee,
and say, Lord, I have sinned grievously, but yet I am not one jot the less just before thee,
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because my justice, and my righteousness is not depending upon my sinning, or my unsinning, upon my holiness,
Because my Justice, and my righteousness is not depending upon my sinning, or my unsinning, upon my holiness,
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or my unholiness, but upon Jesus Christ.
or my unholiness, but upon jesus christ.
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Then you would finde by experience your hearts melt in pieces, you would be able to look upon sin in the vastness,
Then you would find by experience your hearts melt in Pieces, you would be able to look upon since in the vastness,
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and unkindness of it against a dear Father;
and unkindness of it against a dear Father;
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then you would see your selves the vilest objects, you would not so think or speak of any man in the world as of your selves, even for the least frailty.
then you would see your selves the Vilest objects, you would not so think or speak of any man in the world as of your selves, even for the least frailty.
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For then the love of God, as oyl working with iron, would press your hearts; then you shall know, and not before;
For then the love of God, as oil working with iron, would press your hearts; then you shall know, and not before;
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what it is to be truly humbled, and then you shall have power to reform;
what it is to be truly humbled, and then you shall have power to reform;
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then you would be able to say, My soul is truly humbled, I can mourn for sin till I am weary of weeping;
then you would be able to say, My soul is truly humbled, I can mourn for since till I am weary of weeping;
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then you will be able, though you make not those covenants and resolutions, there will be such an impression upon the soul, that you cannot chuse but mourn,
then you will be able, though you make not those Covenants and resolutions, there will be such an impression upon the soul, that you cannot choose but mourn,
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and loath your selves, and avoid the occasions of sin, seeing your selves just men in Jesus Christ:
and loath your selves, and avoid the occasions of since, seeing your selves just men in jesus christ:
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for when a man sees himself unjust, he can never mourn kindly for sin, if he see God on Sinai as a Judge, there will be but untoward mourning for sin.
for when a man sees himself unjust, he can never mourn kindly for since, if he see God on Sinai as a Judge, there will be but untoward mourning for since.
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But when a man sees the coast clear, then he can say, I have been the greatest sinner in London; there is never a childe of God that hath walked more barrenly then I have done,
But when a man sees the coast clear, then he can say, I have been the greatest sinner in London; there is never a child of God that hath walked more barrenly then I have done,
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and yet through Christ I am as just in Gods sight as any man in London; I am Gods childe,
and yet through christ I am as just in God's sighed as any man in London; I am God's child,
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but I am an unhappy graceless childe: then a man can call himself fool, and be angry with himself, and weep bitterly.
but I am an unhappy graceless child: then a man can call himself fool, and be angry with himself, and weep bitterly.
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Now usually when you mourn for sin, you think there is a crack in your justification,
Now usually when you mourn for since, you think there is a Crac in your justification,
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and so many sins as you have committed, there are so many flaws in your justification,
and so many Sins as you have committed, there Are so many flaws in your justification,
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and so many faintings of faith in the favour of God;
and so many faintings of faith in the favour of God;
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and therefore when you pray to God, and are humbled for sin, it is your manner,
and Therefore when you pray to God, and Are humbled for since, it is your manner,
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and it was mine most of my dayes, onely to dawb up the flaws of justification;
and it was mine most of my days, only to dawb up the flaws of justification;
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and you pray the Lord to pardon such a sin, and now you see God is wrath with you,
and you pray the Lord to pardon such a since, and now you see God is wrath with you,
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and you are like to be cast off, and your hearts begin to be hard,
and you Are like to be cast off, and your hearts begin to be hard,
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and you have sad thoughts of God arising in you, and unquiet and horrour in your souls,
and you have sad thoughts of God arising in you, and unquiet and horror in your Souls,
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and you are far enough from true sorrow all this while.
and you Are Far enough from true sorrow all this while.
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It is impossible there should be true sorrow, when you keep a coile, and confess your sins,
It is impossible there should be true sorrow, when you keep a coil, and confess your Sins,
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and wrangle it out with God, and you will confess your sins to day, and think to make God amends to morrow:
and wrangle it out with God, and you will confess your Sins to day, and think to make God amends to morrow:
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and so as a man stops chinks in a wall, we think to dawb up the flaws and cracks of justification this way.
and so as a man stops chinks in a wall, we think to dawb up the flaws and cracks of justification this Way.
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Whereas we should look on justification as a thing intire in the hands of Christ, that we have nothing to do in,
Whereas we should look on justification as a thing entire in the hands of christ, that we have nothing to do in,
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but it is in Christ altogether founded on his death and resurrection, and all the title that we have in it is onely by faith; as Rom. 10. sheweth, The righteousness of faith saith on this wise, &c. The word is nigh thee.
but it is in christ altogether founded on his death and resurrection, and all the title that we have in it is only by faith; as Rom. 10. shows, The righteousness of faith Says on this wise, etc. The word is High thee.
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There is our title and tenure;
There is our title and tenure;
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I have nothing to do for my justification, but Christ hath fulfilled the law, and he did die,
I have nothing to do for my justification, but christ hath fulfilled the law, and he did die,
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and rise, and sitteth at the right hand of God;
and rise, and Sitteth At the right hand of God;
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and I endeavour to believe it, that is, to consent that it is so, and praise his name,
and I endeavour to believe it, that is, to consent that it is so, and praise his name,
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and live to him all the dayes of my life: O here is the life of Christianity.
and live to him all the days of my life: Oh Here is the life of Christianity.
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I have seen people quarrel with themselves, and complain, O I have a hard heart, and I desire the Preachers to pray for me;
I have seen people quarrel with themselves, and complain, Oh I have a hard heart, and I desire the Preachers to pray for me;
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and when you have fallen into weakness, you will go and confess your sins, and strive to break your hearts,
and when you have fallen into weakness, you will go and confess your Sins, and strive to break your hearts,
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and mourn for your worldliness, and your pride, and frowardness, and yet it will not do,
and mourn for your worldliness, and your pride, and frowardness, and yet it will not do,
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but your hearts grow harder then they were before:
but your hearts grow harder then they were before:
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and whereas when you have committed a sin to day, you think to go and reform to morrow,
and whereas when you have committed a since to day, you think to go and reform to morrow,
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and to turn over a new leaf, to morrow you will be worse then to day;
and to turn over a new leaf, to morrow you will be Worse then to day;
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because you think to make God amends, he leaves you to your selves, and you grow worse.
Because you think to make God amends, he leaves you to your selves, and you grow Worse.
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The reason is this, because in some sort, even to this day, you mix sanctification with justification.
The reason is this, Because in Some sort, even to this day, you mix sanctification with justification.
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Now I know it, I speak what I know, could you leave your justification alone in the hands of Jesus Christ,
Now I know it, I speak what I know, could you leave your justification alone in the hands of jesus christ,
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and look on it (as I said) as Cash in the cupboard, not to be touched;
and look on it (as I said) as Cash in the cupboard, not to be touched;
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and as long as Christ is righteous, say I am righteous, behold your selves alway as just men and women, that in Jesus Christ have fulfilled the law of God,
and as long as christ is righteous, say I am righteous, behold your selves always as just men and women, that in jesus christ have fulfilled the law of God,
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and then you will finde your hearts inclined to any good thing;
and then you will find your hearts inclined to any good thing;
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then would your hearts break and shatter to pieces, when you have done the least evil against God;
then would your hearts break and shatter to Pieces, when you have done the least evil against God;
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then you would know what true sorrow, and what true repentance is, and not before; then you would know those things that now you know not, nor cannot know.
then you would know what true sorrow, and what true Repentance is, and not before; then you would know those things that now you know not, nor cannot know.
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Therefore labour to learn that lesson, it is one of the greatest Mysteries in the world;
Therefore labour to Learn that Lesson, it is one of the greatest Mysteres in the world;
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and that is the reason that carnal people carp at these things.
and that is the reason that carnal people carp At these things.
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What greater Mystery then for me being a just and righteous man through Christ, yet to be so sinful, that I can say there is none more sinful,
What greater Mystery then for me being a just and righteous man through christ, yet to be so sinful, that I can say there is none more sinful,
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and yet I am as righteous as Abraham, or Paul; in respect of the righteousness of Christ, I have as large a share as Abraham, or Paul, and yet I am full of sin.
and yet I am as righteous as Abraham, or Paul; in respect of the righteousness of christ, I have as large a share as Abraham, or Paul, and yet I am full of since.
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A Christian knows this, and he knows how it is so.
A Christian knows this, and he knows how it is so.
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Well, that is one lesson, consider of it, that you may know where to plant your justification, upon the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Well, that is one Lesson, Consider of it, that you may know where to plant your justification, upon the death and resurrection of jesus christ.
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The Lord teach it to you and me.
The Lord teach it to you and me.
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Secondly, if the righteousness of the law be fulfilled in all that are believers through Jesus Christ;
Secondly, if the righteousness of the law be fulfilled in all that Are believers through jesus christ;
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Then, all you that are Saints, all you that believe in Jesus Christ, labour to see the glorious condition that you are in;
Then, all you that Are Saints, all you that believe in jesus christ, labour to see the glorious condition that you Are in;
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that you may be able to reflect upon your selves, not according to what you are out of Christ,
that you may be able to reflect upon your selves, not according to what you Are out of christ,
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but what you are considered to be as Members of Jesus Christ, as united to Jesus Christ.
but what you Are considered to be as Members of jesus christ, as united to jesus christ.
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Therefore you shall have Paul (and it doth me good to see his spirit) he never reckons himself as in himself,
Therefore you shall have Paul (and it does me good to see his Spirit) he never reckons himself as in himself,
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but as in Jesus Christ, I can do all things, I can want, and I can abound, I can do this,
but as in jesus christ, I can do all things, I can want, and I can abound, I can do this,
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and that, and all in Christ:
and that, and all in christ:
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So, I must never conceive of God out of Christ, nor of my self out of Christ, I must never conceive of my self and Christ as two; but I should endeavour clearly and constantly, that whatsoever good there is in Christ, it is mine,
So, I must never conceive of God out of christ, nor of my self out of christ, I must never conceive of my self and christ as two; but I should endeavour clearly and constantly, that whatsoever good there is in christ, it is mine,
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as if it were in mine own person.
as if it were in mine own person.
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And so we should have our spirits raised above the temptations of the world, and above the afflictions of the world, and above corruptions.
And so we should have our spirits raised above the temptations of the world, and above the afflictions of the world, and above corruptions.
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It is a pitiful thing to see poor Professors, there is not one of many,
It is a pitiful thing to see poor Professors, there is not one of many,
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but they are ordinarily below temptations, and they lye under burdens, and are below their sins:
but they Are ordinarily below temptations, and they lie under burdens, and Are below their Sins:
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nay, there are many Professors that are more sad and drooping then carnal people.
nay, there Are many Professors that Are more sad and drooping then carnal people.
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Surely this was not the way of those Saints that we reade of in the New Testament, they had glorious spirits;
Surely this was not the Way of those Saints that we read of in the New Testament, they had glorious spirits;
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how do you think else they could go to the Stocks, and to Prisons, and from one Compter to another,
how do you think Else they could go to the Stocks, and to Prisons, and from one Compter to Another,
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and have their spirits so raised, and yet sometimes were to die the next morning for ought they knew? Your spirits will never be heightned and raised to live the life of Paul, by beholding any thing that is in you personally in your possession,
and have their spirits so raised, and yet sometime were to die the next morning for ought they knew? Your spirits will never be heightened and raised to live the life of Paul, by beholding any thing that is in you personally in your possession,
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but what you are by relation, and marriage to Christ. Reckon your selves dead with Christ;
but what you Are by Relation, and marriage to christ. Reckon your selves dead with christ;
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and so conceive, I am a just man, I was bound once to the law of God, a terrible law,
and so conceive, I am a just man, I was bound once to the law of God, a terrible law,
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and there are thousands in Hell paying the debt, and cannot pay it, and yet I have paid every farthing,
and there Are thousands in Hell paying the debt, and cannot pay it, and yet I have paid every farthing,
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and the law cannot ask me more.
and the law cannot ask me more.
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I have offered a perfect righteousness, and I am now sitting at Gods right hand in Heaven, by my union with Jesus Christ.
I have offered a perfect righteousness, and I am now sitting At God's right hand in Heaven, by my Union with jesus christ.
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This is the life of faith, that we may be able to triumph over all these things below, from our justification,
This is the life of faith, that we may be able to triumph over all these things below, from our justification,
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as Paul doth, Rom. 8. It is God that justifieth, and who shall condemn? Who shall separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus? shall tribulation,
as Paul does, Rom. 8. It is God that Justifieth, and who shall condemn? Who shall separate us from the love of God in christ jesus? shall tribulation,
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or distress, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Nay, in all these things we are more then conquerors through Christ that loved us. or distress, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Nay, in all these things we Are more then conquerors through christ that loved us.
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Indeed tribulation, and hunger, and famine, they are sad things, but these are the least troubles of a Christian, these outward miseries.
Indeed tribulation, and hunger, and famine, they Are sad things, but these Are the least Troubles of a Christian, these outward misery's.
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Over these we are more then Conquerors, saith Paul, I can tie my right hand at my back;
Over these we Are more then Conquerors, Says Paul, I can tie my right hand At my back;
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and with my left hand beat all these back;
and with my left hand beatrice all these back;
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I can beat them with a finger. Nay, I say more, Neither death nor life, that is more, nor Angels, nor principalities,
I can beatrice them with a finger. Nay, I say more, Neither death nor life, that is more, nor Angels, nor principalities,
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nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. nor Powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in christ jesus our Lord.
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See there how he dares all the Enemies to come upon the Stage, and tramples them under feet.
See there how he dares all the Enemies to come upon the Stage, and tramples them under feet.
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As in Malachi it is said, that in the time of the Gospel they shall tread their enemies as ashes under their feet.
As in Malachi it is said, that in the time of the Gospel they shall tread their enemies as Ashes under their feet.
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So there is a place also in 1 Cor. 15. Death is swallowed up in victory.
So there is a place also in 1 Cor. 15. Death is swallowed up in victory.
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As if he had said, You that have received Jesus Christ, I will tell you news, Death is swallowed up in victory.
As if he had said, You that have received jesus christ, I will tell you news, Death is swallowed up in victory.
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O Death where is thy sting? O Grave where is thy victory? He jeers the grave,O Death where is thy sting? O Grave where is thy victory? He jeers the grave,
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and death, and triumphs over them:
and death, and Triumphos over them:
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O death where is thy sting? thou thoughtest to overcome me, but where is thy sting? The sting of death is sin, Oh death where is thy sting? thou thoughtest to overcome me, but where is thy sting? The sting of death is since,
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and the strength of sin is the law; but thanks be unto God, who hath given us victory through Jesus Christ our Lord. and the strength of since is the law; but thanks be unto God, who hath given us victory through jesus christ our Lord.
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He doth not say which will give us victory when we are dead, and then we shall be perfect in Heaven;
He does not say which will give us victory when we Are dead, and then we shall be perfect in Heaven;
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it is true, then we shall be more perfect:
it is true, then we shall be more perfect:
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but he saith, which hath given us victory for the present, I have already over come Hell, and Death, and the Devil:
but he Says, which hath given us victory for the present, I have already over come Hell, and Death, and the devil:
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for all hangs on the law; the law is Gods Writ, and the Devil is Gods Sergeant that executes that Writ, and Hell is the Prison.
for all hangs on the law; the law is God's Writ, and the devil is God's sergeant that executes that Writ, and Hell is the Prison.
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Therefore if the law be satisfied, if the righteousness of the law be fulfilled, Death and Hell,
Therefore if the law be satisfied, if the righteousness of the law be fulfilled, Death and Hell,
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and the Devil have nothing to do with me.
and the devil have nothing to do with me.
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So in Rom. 4. 25. Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised for our justification.
So in Rom. 4. 25. Who was Delivered for our offences, and was raised for our justification.
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And then it follows, Chap. 5. 1. Being justified by faith we have peace with God.
And then it follows, Chap. 5. 1. Being justified by faith we have peace with God.
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See where the Apostle layes justification;
See where the Apostle lays justification;
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And we glory in tribulation, knowing that it worketh patience, &c. We rejoice in tribulation and affliction:And we glory in tribulation, knowing that it works patience, etc. We rejoice in tribulation and affliction:
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Why? because we are justified by Christs death and resurrection.
Why? Because we Are justified by Christ death and resurrection.
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O what kinde of spirits should we have? How full of joy and comfort should we be in the greatest tribulation? How should we tread all this world under our feet, the evils of this world,
O what kind of spirits should we have? How full of joy and Comfort should we be in the greatest tribulation? How should we tread all this world under our feet, the evils of this world,
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and the comforts of the world? How should we insult and triumph over the Devil,
and the comforts of the world? How should we insult and triumph over the devil,
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and over Death and Hell, for all their power (as I said) is from the law,
and over Death and Hell, for all their power (as I said) is from the law,
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and if the righteousness of the law be fulfilled, then all our enemies are subdued,
and if the righteousness of the law be fulfilled, then all our enemies Are subdued,
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and all is clear, Heaven is open, and God is mine, and the favour of God is to me.
and all is clear, Heaven is open, and God is mine, and the favour of God is to me.
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For know this, that there is no natural inbred hatred in God to his creature;
For know this, that there is no natural inbred hatred in God to his creature;
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there is nothing that keeps the creature from the full enjoyment of God, but the law not being satisfied.
there is nothing that keeps the creature from the full enjoyment of God, but the law not being satisfied.
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God made a law, and we made the breach of it, and there falls out the distance between the Creatures and God, whether Men or Devils.
God made a law, and we made the breach of it, and there falls out the distance between the Creatures and God, whither Men or Devils.
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Now then, if I can say, though I be a sinful man, yet Jesus Christ hath fulfilled the law, the law hath a full righteousness to a farthing,
Now then, if I can say, though I be a sinful man, yet jesus christ hath fulfilled the law, the law hath a full righteousness to a farthing,
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then I know I am one with God, he is wholly for me, and I for him,
then I know I am one with God, he is wholly for me, and I for him,
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and all the enemies of my Salvation are conquered.
and all the enemies of my Salvation Are conquered.
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Now if the Lord would open your eyes to understand the hope of your calling, the glorious condition you are brought into, you would not walk so weakly,
Now if the Lord would open your eyes to understand the hope of your calling, the glorious condition you Are brought into, you would not walk so weakly,
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and poorly, and sadly, and dejectedly, that every thing should cast you down, but you would go on,
and poorly, and sadly, and dejectedly, that every thing should cast you down, but you would go on,
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and trample all the world under your feet;
and trample all the world under your feet;
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we should be above men, and Devils, and the world, and every thing, if we did but understand to what a glorious estate God hath called us in this world, through Jesus Christ.
we should be above men, and Devils, and the world, and every thing, if we did but understand to what a glorious estate God hath called us in this world, through jesus christ.
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Therefore a man reflecting upon his justification, as he may look upon himself, and account himself something, so he may account Death,
Therefore a man reflecting upon his justification, as he may look upon himself, and account himself something, so he may account Death,
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and Hell, and all subdued, and he may account that the law cannot demand a farthing of him:
and Hell, and all subdued, and he may account that the law cannot demand a farthing of him:
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That whereas the breach of the law kept us from communion with God, that being taken away, we are as righteous as if we had never fallen. O glorious condition!
That whereas the breach of the law kept us from communion with God, that being taken away, we Are as righteous as if we had never fallen. O glorious condition!
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There Paul, Eph. 1. he prayes that they might know the riches and hope of their calling;
There Paul, Ephesians 1. he prays that they might know the riches and hope of their calling;
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that is, that they might understand what this glorious calling is, that God hath called us to.
that is, that they might understand what this glorious calling is, that God hath called us to.
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That is a second Lesson we should learn hence:
That is a second lesson we should Learn hence:
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First, seeing the righteousness of the law is fulfilled in us, we should learn how to build our Justification aright,
First, seeing the righteousness of the law is fulfilled in us, we should Learn how to built our Justification aright,
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how to lay the foundation of it.
how to lay the Foundation of it.
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And secondly, we should endeavour to get our spirits raised like people that are freed from the law.
And secondly, we should endeavour to get our spirits raised like people that Are freed from the law.
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Ʋse 3. Thirdly, (and there I shall end for this time) being freely and fully justified by the grace of Jesus Christ, this should follow to any one that understands it, that therefore we should study and learn to conform our selves in our hearts and lives, out of love to the will of God.Ʋse 3. Thirdly, (and there I shall end for this time) being freely and Fully justified by the grace of jesus christ, this should follow to any one that understands it, that Therefore we should study and Learn to conform our selves in our hearts and lives, out of love to the will of God.
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There comes in holiness, and there it comes in amain, and never before; all before is nothing but bungling, but then it comes rightly.
There comes in holiness, and there it comes in amain, and never before; all before is nothing but bungling, but then it comes rightly.
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We should I say conform our selves to the Example, and to the Rule of Jesus Christ in his Gospel.
We should I say conform our selves to the Exampl, and to the Rule of jesus christ in his Gospel.
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And that you may understand that, you must know that every man in this world hath a rule to walk by.
And that you may understand that, you must know that every man in this world hath a Rule to walk by.
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And there are but three great Rules, and all men do, and must conform to one of these three:
And there Are but three great Rules, and all men do, and must conform to one of these three:
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for there is no man that doth an action but it is in reference to a Rule.
for there is no man that does an actium but it is in Referente to a Rule.
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1. Now you have one Rule in 1 Pet. 1. 14. As obedient children, not fashioning your selves according to the lusts of your former ignorance:
1. Now you have one Rule in 1 Pet. 1. 14. As obedient children, not fashioning your selves according to the Lustiest of your former ignorance:
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which shews that once they did conform themselves, they did fashion themselves unto their lusts;
which shows that once they did conform themselves, they did fashion themselves unto their Lustiest;
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but saith he, now God hath justified you, you must not conform your selves to your lusts.
but Says he, now God hath justified you, you must not conform your selves to your Lustiest.
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Most of mankinde make their lusts their rule, which the Prophet calls in Scripture to do that which is right in their own eyes:
Most of mankind make their Lustiest their Rule, which the Prophet calls in Scripture to do that which is right in their own eyes:
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to do what is their minde, what they like in their own minde;
to do what is their mind, what they like in their own mind;
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and as that worthy Dr. Preston saith, they think when they are in their beds, what place they shall go to,
and as that worthy Dr. Preston Says, they think when they Are in their Beds, what place they shall go to,
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and where they shall spend their time, and when they are up, they do that which is right in their own eyes, what they have a lust to;
and where they shall spend their time, and when they Are up, they do that which is right in their own eyes, what they have a lust to;
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when they have a lust to be drunk, they will be drunk; when they have a lust to be filthy, they will be filthy;
when they have a lust to be drunk, they will be drunk; when they have a lust to be filthy, they will be filthy;
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when they have a lust to be idle, or a lust to be malicious against their neighbours, they will be so.
when they have a lust to be idle, or a lust to be malicious against their neighbours, they will be so.
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So that the stirrings of their lusts are their rule, and their whole life is nothing but a transforming them from one lust another.
So that the stirrings of their Lustiest Are their Rule, and their Whole life is nothing but a transforming them from one lust Another.
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Saith Peter, you must not do so, but as obedient children, if God have justified you,
Says Peter, you must not do so, but as obedient children, if God have justified you,
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if Christ have fulfilled the law perfectly for you, that you dare Sin, and Hell,
if christ have fulfilled the law perfectly for you, that you Dare since, and Hell,
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and Satan, and tread all under feet, doth it become you to fashion your hearts and lives to your lusts? Is that a good rule? no, you must not do so.
and Satan, and tread all under feet, does it become you to fashion your hearts and lives to your Lustiest? Is that a good Rule? no, you must not do so.
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2. Another Rule is this world, Rom. 12. 2. Be not conformed to this world.
2. another Rule is this world, Rom. 12. 2. Be not conformed to this world.
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It is the Copy of many men, the Looking-glass that they dress themselves by every day;
It is the Copy of many men, the Looking-glass that they dress themselves by every day;
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how to square it in the world, how to keep their port with their Neighbours,
how to square it in the world, how to keep their port with their Neighbours,
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and Gentlemen they converse with, and with great men that have command of them, and with their fellow-Officers, &c. And so women,
and Gentlemen they converse with, and with great men that have command of them, and with their fellow-Officers, etc. And so women,
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how they may go brave as their Neighbours do, and get credit in their eyes.
how they may go brave as their Neighbours do, and get credit in their eyes.
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So most people, their main Rule is, they care not whether it please God, and conform them to his Son at all,
So most people, their main Rule is, they care not whither it please God, and conform them to his Son At all,
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so they can keep correspondency with the world: now you must not do so, for they are yet in their sins, poor wretches;
so they can keep correspondency with the world: now you must not do so, for they Are yet in their Sins, poor wretches;
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therefore let them conform to their lusts, and they that are of the world, let them conform to it: but
Therefore let them conform to their Lustiest, and they that Are of the world, let them conform to it: but
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3. Since God hath redeemed you from the wicked world by the blood of his Son,
3. Since God hath redeemed you from the wicked world by the blood of his Son,
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and hath brought you to this condition, and bestowed glorious and unspeakable Priviledges on you, you should conform your selves to the Image and Example of Jesus Christ,
and hath brought you to this condition, and bestowed glorious and unspeakable Privileges on you, you should conform your selves to the Image and Exampl of jesus christ,
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and to the Rules of Jesus Christ in the New Testament, in all your actions and wayes.
and to the Rules of jesus christ in the New Testament, in all your actions and ways.
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You cannot write without looking on your Copie, the best Saint cannot write one line without viewing and looking on his Copy for every letter.
You cannot write without looking on your Copy, the best Saint cannot write one line without viewing and looking on his Copy for every Letter.
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For all your actions, you are to have two things in your eye, that you may do the action right, and carry your selves right.
For all your actions, you Are to have two things in your eye, that you may do the actium right, and carry your selves right.
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1. Either eye Jesus Christ and his Example, how would Christ have done if he had been here? what did Christ do in the like case in the Gospel? So by eying that there will be a power,
1. Either eye jesus christ and his Exampl, how would christ have done if he had been Here? what did christ doe in the like case in the Gospel? So by Eyeing that there will be a power,
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as in Jacobs sheep by beholding the rods, the Spirit of God will convey a power looking upon the picture that is before us, that is, Jesus Christ, to transform us into his likeness. Or
as in Jacobs sheep by beholding the rods, the Spirit of God will convey a power looking upon the picture that is before us, that is, jesus christ, to transform us into his likeness. Or
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2. Think of the Rules of Jesus Christ, the Rules of the New Testament, this blessed Word.
2. Think of the Rules of jesus christ, the Rules of the New Testament, this blessed Word.
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Have frequent recourse to the Spiritual Rules of the New Testament, that should be your Copy. When any case comes, follow not your lusts,
Have frequent recourse to the Spiritual Rules of the New Testament, that should be your Copy. When any case comes, follow not your Lustiest,
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and act not according to the wisdome of the flesh, to say this or that I will do,
and act not according to the Wisdom of the Flesh, to say this or that I will do,
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but consider what is your Rule, you walk by another Rule. What have I to do what such a man, and such a man doth;
but Consider what is your Rule, you walk by Another Rule. What have I to do what such a man, and such a man does;
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but what is my Rule? how must I carry my self? As for instance;
but what is my Rule? how must I carry my self? As for instance;
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when you come among people that rejoice for any mercy, what is the Rule? Rejoice with them that rejoice,
when you come among people that rejoice for any mercy, what is the Rule? Rejoice with them that rejoice,
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and weep with them that weep. and weep with them that weep.
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It may be a man hath received great unkindness, and is wrong'd by him that he hath been most kinde to of all the men of the world,
It may be a man hath received great unkindness, and is wronged by him that he hath been most kind to of all the men of the world,
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and yet he proves most ungrateful; if a man should go to flesh and blood, he would hate and abhor him, and not indure him;
and yet he Proves most ungrateful; if a man should go to Flesh and blood, he would hate and abhor him, and not endure him;
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man in his best naturals would not bear it, he would not bear ungratefulness and wrong, but labour to requite it:
man in his best naturals would not bear it, he would not bear ungratefulness and wrong, but labour to requite it:
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But what is the Rule? The Lord is good to the wicked and unthankeful; therefore Lend freely, looking for nothing again.
But what is the Rule? The Lord is good to the wicked and unthankful; Therefore Lend freely, looking for nothing again.
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Presently, God will bring a Spiritual Rule to your minde, and God will give you power to do it.
Presently, God will bring a Spiritual Rule to your mind, and God will give you power to do it.
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And so, suppose a man should charge and challenge you with a debt, and would you pay such a debt, you perhaps know no such thing,
And so, suppose a man should charge and challenge you with a debt, and would you pay such a debt, you perhaps know no such thing,
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and are perswaded of the contrary.
and Are persuaded of the contrary.
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What now? You know what most men think, I will never pay him, I were a fool if I should give away my estate,
What now? You know what most men think, I will never pay him, I were a fool if I should give away my estate,
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and be a beggar when I have done:
and be a beggar when I have done:
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but what is the rule? If thine enemy sue thee at the law, and take away thy cloke, give him thy coat also.
but what is the Rule? If thine enemy sue thee At the law, and take away thy cloak, give him thy coat also.
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A Christian comes to this law, he consults not with flesh and blood when a case comes,
A Christian comes to this law, he consults not with Flesh and blood when a case comes,
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but he thinks what is the rule in this case? But all the misery is, you will be fingering with justification, which you should leave alone upon Christs death and refurrection, you should be working out your holiness every day, that should be your way, God will bring it in.
but he thinks what is the Rule in this case? But all the misery is, you will be fingering with justification, which you should leave alone upon Christ death and resurrection, you should be working out your holiness every day, that should be your Way, God will bring it in.
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So when a woman is putting on her clothes, and making her fine clothes, and thinks to be as fine as her neighbours, she should think,
So when a woman is putting on her clothes, and making her fine clothes, and thinks to be as fine as her neighbours, she should think,
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but what is my Rule? Not to conform my self to others in embroidered hair, and fine apparel, and gold, but with the ornament of a meek spirit.
but what is my Rule? Not to conform my self to Others in embroidered hair, and fine apparel, and gold, but with the ornament of a meek Spirit.
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So you have the New Testament full:
So you have the New Testament full:
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for every case there is something that will direct and lead you, that thereby you may conform to Jesus Christ.
for every case there is something that will Direct and led you, that thereby you may conform to jesus christ.
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I give you but general instances, if God open your eyes to see your glorious condition in the New Testament, you must resolve on this, to walk according to the copy and the rules of it;
I give you but general instances, if God open your eyes to see your glorious condition in the New Testament, you must resolve on this, to walk according to the copy and the rules of it;
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that in any case you may ask, What is my rule as I am a Christian,
that in any case you may ask, What is my Rule as I am a Christian,
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as I am a free man, one with God, that I may walk by it?
as I am a free man, one with God, that I may walk by it?
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Now I exhort you to this, because if a thousand Devils should preach in stead of men,
Now I exhort you to this, Because if a thousand Devils should preach in stead of men,
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and tell you what the Torments of Hell are, all would not be so great a motive by half to walk holily, as to tell you that the righteousness of the law is fulfilled by Christ, that you are righteous,
and tell you what the Torments of Hell Are, all would not be so great a motive by half to walk holily, as to tell you that the righteousness of the law is fulfilled by christ, that you Are righteous,
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and just, and all your sins are done away by Christ.
and just, and all your Sins Are done away by christ.
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Therefore, O love him, and live to him, comform to your copy. Let your Neighbours conform to their copy, to the World,
Therefore, Oh love him, and live to him, conform to your copy. Let your Neighbours conform to their copy, to the World,
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and others conform to their lusts (as too many do) but do you conform to Jesus Christ.
and Others conform to their Lustiest (as too many do) but do you conform to jesus christ.
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Think, what would Christ do if he had my opportunity? what would he have taken in hand? And whatever occasion you have with God or man, ask, What is my rule in the New Testament? and conform to that.
Think, what would christ do if he had my opportunity? what would he have taken in hand? And whatever occasion you have with God or man, ask, What is my Rule in the New Testament? and conform to that.
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Blessed is the man or woman to whom God gives a heart so to do.
Blessed is the man or woman to whom God gives a heart so to do.
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There remains one word more of this, and the third Lesson, which is the principal thing, the description of those persons that have this Priviledge;
There remains one word more of this, and the third lesson, which is the principal thing, the description of those Persons that have this Privilege;
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They walk not according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. They walk not according to the Flesh, but according to the Spirit.
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But because the time is gone, and my strength also, I shall leave that till God give another opportunity.
But Because the time is gone, and my strength also, I shall leave that till God give Another opportunity.
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SERMON III.
SERMON III.
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Rom. 8. 4. That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Rom. 8. 4. That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
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THere were three Lessons that we may learn from these words.
THere were three Lessons that we may Learn from these words.
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The first is implied, namely, That the righteousness of the law must be fulfilled by every man.
The First is implied, namely, That the righteousness of the law must be fulfilled by every man.
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Or, Every man is bound to fulfill the law of God. And Secondly, That the Law of God is perfectly fulfilled in all true Believers. And
Or, Every man is bound to fulfil the law of God. And Secondly, That the Law of God is perfectly fulfilled in all true Believers. And
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Thirdly, That true Believers are they who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Thirdly, That true Believers Are they who walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
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We were the last time upon the second: we have proved it, and opened the Point, and have made some use of it.
We were the last time upon the second: we have proved it, and opened the Point, and have made Some use of it.
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First, that from hence we may learn where our justification lieth, and whereon it is built, not upon any thing in us, or done by us, but only upon the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
First, that from hence we may Learn where our justification lies, and whereon it is built, not upon any thing in us, or done by us, but only upon the death and resurrection of jesus christ.
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Secondly, hence all that are Saints, all that believe in Jesus Christ, should labour to see the glorious condition they are in by Christ.
Secondly, hence all that Are Saints, all that believe in jesus christ, should labour to see the glorious condition they Are in by christ.
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Thirdly, we should learn (being justified freely and fully by the grace of Jesus Christ) to conform our selves in our hearts and lives to the Example of Jesus Christ,
Thirdly, we should Learn (being justified freely and Fully by the grace of jesus christ) to conform our selves in our hearts and lives to the Exampl of jesus christ,
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and to his Rules in the Gospel. Ʋse 4. I shall adde but one word more from this Lesson;
and to his Rules in the Gospel. Ʋse 4. I shall add but one word more from this lesson;
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that is, that seeing the righteousness of the law is fulfilled in them that believe, you may hence see, that none are further from Antinomianism, then those that are true believers, those that are godly Saints.
that is, that seeing the righteousness of the law is fulfilled in them that believe, you may hence see, that none Are further from Antinomianism, then those that Are true believers, those that Are godly Saints.
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You have a great stir concerning Antinomians, what they should be:
You have a great stir Concerning Antinomians, what they should be:
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it is one that is against the law, that is the signification of the Greek word.
it is one that is against the law, that is the signification of the Greek word.
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Now the question is, Who is most against the law of God? I do not deny but there are some,
Now the question is, Who is most against the law of God? I do not deny but there Are Some,
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and they may be called Antinomians (though we should not miscall people) yet they deserve it.
and they may be called Antinomians (though we should not miscall people) yet they deserve it.
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But now a Saint that is in Christ he is not an Antinomian, he is not against the law, because he hath satisfied the law:
But now a Saint that is in christ he is not an Antinomian, he is not against the law, Because he hath satisfied the law:
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Every man must pay the law, and they that would fulfill the law with their own righteousness, they do the law wrong;
Every man must pay the law, and they that would fulfil the law with their own righteousness, they do the law wrong;
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they that do most here, and they that suffer most in Hell, they can never satisfie the law.
they that do most hear, and they that suffer most in Hell, they can never satisfy the law.
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But a Christian hath satisfied the law, because he hath given it a perfect righteousness.
But a Christian hath satisfied the law, Because he hath given it a perfect righteousness.
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Now if a man should owe Ten thousand pounds, and he had but Fifty shillings a year coming in,
Now if a man should owe Ten thousand pounds, and he had but Fifty shillings a year coming in,
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and it may be one year he payes ten shillings, another year he payes a Noble,
and it may be one year he pays ten shillings, Another year he pays a Noble,
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and another year three pence, yet he payes as well as he can. But now suppose there come a Surety, and he payes the whole Ten thousand pound,
and Another year three pence, yet he pays as well as he can. But now suppose there come a Surety, and he pays the Whole Ten thousand pound,
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and he saith to the Creditor, You shall be paid no more by three pences, but you shall receive the whole sum;
and he Says to the Creditor, You shall be paid no more by three pences, but you shall receive the Whole sum;
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what do you think? is not that better? So there are none that satisfie the law so roundly,
what do you think? is not that better? So there Are none that satisfy the law so roundly,
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and fulfil it so perfectly, as he that relinquisheth all that is in him, and layes hold on Jesus Christ,
and fulfil it so perfectly, as he that relinquisheth all that is in him, and lays hold on jesus christ,
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and in him payes God to a farthing.
and in him pays God to a farthing.
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Therefore when Paul is proving strongly that we are justified by Christ, and not by the law, saith he, We take not away the law, but we establish the law.
Therefore when Paul is proving strongly that we Are justified by christ, and not by the law, Says he, We take not away the law, but we establish the law.
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This is a better way of fulfilling the law, then any other.
This is a better Way of fulfilling the law, then any other.
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All the damned men in Hell, and all the Pharisees on Earth cannot satisfie the law,
All the damned men in Hell, and all the Pharisees on Earth cannot satisfy the law,
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so well as one poor sinner that believes in Jesus Christ.
so well as one poor sinner that believes in jesus christ.
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And so for matter of practice, a man that believes in Jesus Christ, he walks more strictly then any Pharisee can;
And so for matter of practice, a man that believes in jesus christ, he walks more strictly then any Pharisee can;
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for he looks not only what is lawful, but what is convenient, he walks by a more sublime excellent rule.
for he looks not only what is lawful, but what is convenient, he walks by a more sublime excellent Rule.
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A Pharisee looks only what is lawful, and what is not lawful, but a Christian he looks what is exact and expedient.
A Pharisee looks only what is lawful, and what is not lawful, but a Christian he looks what is exact and expedient.
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Take any man that knows what it is to be justified by Christ, and that man goes a thousand-fold further then another,
Take any man that knows what it is to be justified by christ, and that man Goes a thousandfold further then Another,
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for a man that would be saved by his own fulfilling of the law, if he cannot come up to the law, he will bring the law down to him.
for a man that would be saved by his own fulfilling of the law, if he cannot come up to the law, he will bring the law down to him.
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As a man that hath a heavy burthen, if it be too heavy for him, he will cast off some of it:
As a man that hath a heavy burden, if it be too heavy for him, he will cast off Some of it:
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so when a man goes about to keep the law, and findes it too heavy for him, he will throw away some,
so when a man Goes about to keep the law, and finds it too heavy for him, he will throw away Some,
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and cut out a part, and make a carnal gross law, and endeavour to keep that.
and Cut out a part, and make a carnal gross law, and endeavour to keep that.
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Now a man that is justified by Christ, he knows that the law must be satisfied,
Now a man that is justified by christ, he knows that the law must be satisfied,
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and so he takes it in the purest spirituality, and goes to Christ Jesus, and he hath satisfied all.
and so he Takes it in the Purest spirituality, and Goes to christ jesus, and he hath satisfied all.
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So much briefly for the second Lesson.
So much briefly for the second lesson.
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Now I shall enter a little upon the third, as far as the Lord shall give strength and time.
Now I shall enter a little upon the third, as Far as the Lord shall give strength and time.
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Those that believe, and have this great Priviledge which is the foundation of all others, to have the law perfectly fulfilled for them in Christ, they are here described to be such as walk not according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
Those that believe, and have this great Privilege which is the Foundation of all Others, to have the law perfectly fulfilled for them in christ, they Are Here described to be such as walk not according to the Flesh, but according to the Spirit.
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So in the third place take this Doctrine or Lesson;
So in the third place take this Doctrine or lesson;
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Doct. 3. That they, and they onely that walk not according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit, are partakers of this Priviledge, to have the benefit of the righteousness of Christ to fulfill the law of God for them.
Doct. 3. That they, and they only that walk not according to the Flesh, but according to the Spirit, Are partakers of this Privilege, to have the benefit of the righteousness of christ to fulfil the law of God for them.
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I say they, and they onely have it, for it excludes all other.
I say they, and they only have it, for it excludes all other.
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The Scripture doth not onely set it down positively, as it saith, Go, baptize all nations in the Name of the Father,
The Scripture does not only Set it down positively, as it Says, Go, baptise all Nations in the Name of the Father,
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and of the Son, and of the holy Ghost; and of the Son, and of the holy Ghost;
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therefore we may conclude thence that we may baptize those that are disciples: but from that place to gather this Doctrine, That they, and they onely are to be baptized, cannot be right;
Therefore we may conclude thence that we may baptise those that Are Disciples: but from that place to gather this Doctrine, That they, and they only Are to be baptised, cannot be right;
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but here I say, it is they, and they onely. Why so? because we see after, those that walk according to the flesh shall die, the righteousness of the law is not fulfilled for them,
but Here I say, it is they, and they only. Why so? Because we see After, those that walk according to the Flesh shall die, the righteousness of the law is not fulfilled for them,
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for then they should never die, nor be damned: they that walk after the Spirit, and they onely have this Priviledge.
for then they should never die, nor be damned: they that walk After the Spirit, and they only have this Privilege.
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Now the main business that I shall endeavour at this time, will be onely to open to you these two words. What i• is to walk.
Now the main business that I shall endeavour At this time, will be only to open to you these two words. What i• is to walk.
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And what is meant by flesh, and what by Spirit.
And what is meant by Flesh, and what by Spirit.
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For if we understand what it is to walk according to the flesh, we shall easily understand what it is to walk according to the Spirit.
For if we understand what it is to walk according to the Flesh, we shall Easily understand what it is to walk according to the Spirit.
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Concerning the former word, to walk, I shall say but little, because you understand it. To walk is a general word in this place, it is of a great extent,
Concerning the former word, to walk, I shall say but little, Because you understand it. To walk is a general word in this place, it is of a great extent,
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and comprehends a mans whole course, and way, and practice.
and comprehends a men Whole course, and Way, and practice.
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A man who goes, or converseth, whose course and way is according to the flesh, (whatsoever that flesh is,
A man who Goes, or Converseth, whose course and Way is according to the Flesh, (whatsoever that Flesh is,
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as we shall see afterwards) such a man walks. Therefore it is oft set down in Scripture by several expressions;
as we shall see afterwards) such a man walks. Therefore it is oft Set down in Scripture by several expressions;
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They that are after the law, and they of the concision, &c. Put what words you will so they be general enough, they whose thoughts,They that Are After the law, and they of the concision, etc. Put what words you will so they be general enough, they whose thoughts,
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and words, and courses are that way, they are they that are said to walk. There are three words in the Original for walking, and of those three, the word here is of the largest extent. To walk according to the flesh, what is the meaning of that? I shall be a little larger in opening of this, I will not trouble you with the various acceptations of the word flesh. You know there is a literal sense of it,
and words, and courses Are that Way, they Are they that Are said to walk. There Are three words in the Original for walking, and of those three, the word Here is of the Largest extent. To walk according to the Flesh, what is the meaning of that? I shall be a little larger in opening of this, I will not trouble you with the various acceptations of the word Flesh. You know there is a literal sense of it,
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and by a Synecdoche it is put for the whole person, Soul and Body, and there is a Metonymicall acceptatoin of flesh, I will give them a heart of flesh;
and by a Synecdoche it is put for the Whole person, Soul and Body, and there is a Metonymical acceptatoin of Flesh, I will give them a heart of Flesh;
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it is called flesh for softness: and there is a Metaphorical acceptation of flesh, a borrowed kinde of speech;
it is called Flesh for softness: and there is a Metaphorical acceptation of Flesh, a borrowed kind of speech;
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and so it is to be understood in this place.
and so it is to be understood in this place.
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Now to open this to you, I shall shew you, First, in general what is meant by flesh. Secondly, particularly
Now to open this to you, I shall show you, First, in general what is meant by Flesh. Secondly, particularly
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By flesh therefore in general, you are to understand in this place and the like, every thing, let it be what it will be, that is against Jesus Christ, or his Spirit, or his Worship, or any thing else that belongs to it, any thing that is not of faith,
By Flesh Therefore in general, you Are to understand in this place and the like, every thing, let it be what it will be, that is against jesus christ, or his Spirit, or his Worship, or any thing Else that belongs to it, any thing that is not of faith,
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or of Christ, is it flesh in general.
or of christ, is it Flesh in general.
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Let me speak more plainly, Any thing that is of Old Adam is flesh, whether it be good or evil,
Let me speak more plainly, Any thing that is of Old Adam is Flesh, whither it be good or evil,
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and any thing that is of and from the New Adam, that is Spirit. Now you know we receive two things from Old Adam; some natural, moral good, some reliques of that that he had the fulness of;
and any thing that is of and from the New Adam, that is Spirit. Now you know we receive two things from Old Adam; Some natural, moral good, Some Relics of that that he had the fullness of;
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and we receive evil, when he was corrupted.
and we receive evil, when he was corrupted.
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Now both these, take them in the largest extent, they are both called flesh in Scripture, whatsoever is of,
Now both these, take them in the Largest extent, they Are both called Flesh in Scripture, whatsoever is of,
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or comes from Old Adam, is called flesh, therefore flesh in many places in the New Testament it is the very same with the old man, and you have them taken promiscuously, Our old man is crucified, Rom. 6. And in another place, Those that are Christs have crucified the flesh, not onely the corruption or evil, that Original sin (as we say) that is within us, but whatsoever of the image of the old man is upon us; whatsoever we have had,
or comes from Old Adam, is called Flesh, Therefore Flesh in many places in the New Testament it is the very same with the old man, and you have them taken promiscuously, Our old man is Crucified, Rom. 6. And in Another place, Those that Are Christ have Crucified the Flesh, not only the corruption or evil, that Original since (as we say) that is within us, but whatsoever of the image of the old man is upon us; whatsoever we have had,
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whether it be good or evil, from the old man. And indeed in the New Testament it is more frequently taken for the moral good of Old Adam, then the evil,
whither it be good or evil, from the old man. And indeed in the New Testament it is more frequently taken for the moral good of Old Adam, then the evil,
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though it be taken for both yet I say most frequently the good of Old Adam, especially the wisdom of Old Adam; The wisdom of the flesh is enmity to God, Rom. 8. as in the New Adam the Lord Jesus Christ, the wisdom of the holy Ghost is a most excellent piece,
though it be taken for both yet I say most frequently the good of Old Adam, especially the Wisdom of Old Adam; The Wisdom of the Flesh is enmity to God, Rom. 8. as in the New Adam the Lord jesus christ, the Wisdom of the holy Ghost is a most excellent piece,
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so the wisdome of Old Adam is the unhappiest, and most miserable thing of all.
so the Wisdom of Old Adam is the unhappiest, and most miserable thing of all.
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That you may understand this, you must conceive that all the principles of this world, I mean of all Mankinde, all their motions and actions do wholly spring and flow from two roots, two principles;
That you may understand this, you must conceive that all the principles of this world, I mean of all Mankind, all their motions and actions do wholly spring and flow from two roots, two principles;
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as the Heathen Philosophers said in another sense, they held that all this world did rise from two Beginnings, from two Beings, from two Principles; there was one good and another evil, that set all things on work:
as the Heathen Philosophers said in Another sense, they held that all this world did rise from two Beginnings, from two Beings, from two Principles; there was one good and Another evil, that Set all things on work:
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so all things in every man in this world, the principles, and motions, and actions,
so all things in every man in this world, the principles, and motions, and actions,
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and thoughts, and inclinations, and wisdome, and reasoning, and doing, whatsoever is within or without man, springs from one of these two roots;
and thoughts, and inclinations, and Wisdom, and reasoning, and doing, whatsoever is within or without man, springs from one of these two roots;
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that is, it is either from Old Adam, (• mean not nature in you but) it flows from Adam that was once in Paradise,
that is, it is either from Old Adam, (• mean not nature in you but) it flows from Adam that was once in Paradise,
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or else from the New Adam Christ Jesus:
or Else from the New Adam christ jesus:
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for there were but two men that ever in the world were publick persons, that were the Fountain of the principles and proceedings of Mankinde;
for there were but two men that ever in the world were public Persons, that were the Fountain of the principles and proceedings of Mankind;
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Adam in Paradise, natural Adam, and the Lord Jesus Christ, the Spiritual Adam. All Mankinde was made after the Image of the first Adam: We have born the image of the earthly Adam, 1 Cor. 15. and indeed all the Saints shall bear the image of the heavenly Adam too, hereafter at the least.Adam in Paradise, natural Adam, and the Lord jesus christ, the Spiritual Adam. All Mankind was made After the Image of the First Adam: We have born the image of the earthly Adam, 1 Cor. 15. and indeed all the Saints shall bear the image of the heavenly Adam too, hereafter At the least.
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Now both these Adams are as two Springs in a hill, conveying their streams to two rivers;
Now both these Adams Are as two Springs in a hill, conveying their streams to two Rivers;
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they are springs from whence arise all the thoughts, and imaginations, and actions, and proceedings, all the wisdome and righteousness, whatsoever is in us, it springs either from the second Adam, the Lord Jesus planted in the Soul,
they Are springs from whence arise all the thoughts, and Imaginations, and actions, and proceedings, all the Wisdom and righteousness, whatsoever is in us, it springs either from the second Adam, the Lord jesus planted in the Soul,
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or else it flows from Old Adam, from natural Adam that is in us: therefore they are called the roots;
or Else it flows from Old Adam, from natural Adam that is in us: Therefore they Are called the roots;
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the Lord Jesus is called the root of Jesse. Why so? because all the new Creation, all the work of grace, all the principles,
the Lord jesus is called the root of Jesse. Why so? Because all the new Creation, all the work of grace, all the principles,
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& thoughts and actions of a Saint, so far as they are of grace, they rise from the New Adam the Lord Jesus Christ.
& thoughts and actions of a Saint, so Far as they Are of grace, they rise from the New Adam the Lord jesus christ.
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Therefore, I say, to understand this a little in general, before I go further.
Therefore, I say, to understand this a little in general, before I go further.
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A man that walks according to the flesh, who is he? A man that walks according to any thing of Old Adam, whether it be good or evil.
A man that walks according to the Flesh, who is he? A man that walks according to any thing of Old Adam, whither it be good or evil.
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And usually in the New Testament it is taken for the good, 1 Cor. 1. there flesh is taken for the good of Old Adam, when a man walks according to the wisdome of Adam, according to natural wisdome,
And usually in the New Testament it is taken for the good, 1 Cor. 1. there Flesh is taken for the good of Old Adam, when a man walks according to the Wisdom of Adam, according to natural Wisdom,
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and according to the righteousness of Old Adam that is done by us;
and according to the righteousness of Old Adam that is done by us;
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or when we walk according to the sins, and lusts, and corruptions of Adam; for both are put together,
or when we walk according to the Sins, and Lustiest, and corruptions of Adam; for both Are put together,
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and all makes but flesh, and whole flesh strives against whole Spirit.
and all makes but Flesh, and Whole Flesh strives against Whole Spirit.
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Now I say, take it in a general sense, to walk after the flesh, is not onely to walk sinfully,
Now I say, take it in a general sense, to walk After the Flesh, is not only to walk sinfully,
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and carnally, but when a man walks, though devoutly and righteously in the eye of the world,
and carnally, but when a man walks, though devoutly and righteously in the eye of the world,
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yet if it be after the principles of Old Adam, if he do not walk by a principle planted in him from the New Adam, the Lord Jesus Christ, all this is but flesh.
yet if it be After the principles of Old Adam, if he do not walk by a principle planted in him from the New Adam, the Lord jesus christ, all this is but Flesh.
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Now then for a man to walk according to the Spirit;
Now then for a man to walk according to the Spirit;
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What is that? All his principles spring from the root of Jesse, from the Spirit of the Lord Jesus;
What is that? All his principles spring from the root of Jesse, from the Spirit of the Lord jesus;
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all his actions are upon another ground.
all his actions Are upon Another ground.
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Now, I say, all the principles and actions of every man and woman in the world, springs from one of these:
Now, I say, all the principles and actions of every man and woman in the world, springs from one of these:
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therefore it is convenient and necessary that you consider how the two Adams are the two Springs of all Mankinde, the two pillars (as it were) upon which God hath laid all Mankinde,
Therefore it is convenient and necessary that you Consider how the two Adams Are the two Springs of all Mankind, the two pillars (as it were) upon which God hath laid all Mankind,
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and all that is done in the world, and those that walk after the one, walk after the flesh,
and all that is done in the world, and those that walk After the one, walk After the Flesh,
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and those that are after the other walk after the Spirit. So much in generall.
and those that Are After the other walk After the Spirit. So much in general.
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Now more particularly, by walking after the flesh, in this place, there are three things meant.
Now more particularly, by walking After the Flesh, in this place, there Are three things meant.
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The first thing meant by walking after the flesh, according as most of our godly and learned translate it, is when a man walks according to the dictates and suggestions of corrupt nature.
The First thing meant by walking After the Flesh, according as most of our godly and learned translate it, is when a man walks according to the dictates and suggestions of corrupt nature.
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So flesh is taken for Original sin, that is, that corruption of nature that is prone to every evil,
So Flesh is taken for Original since, that is, that corruption of nature that is prove to every evil,
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and that is an enemy to all good.
and that is an enemy to all good.
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So a man that walks according to the flesh, is when the course and bent of a mans soul and life goes after sin,
So a man that walks according to the Flesh, is when the course and bent of a men soul and life Goes After since,
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though he do some good sometimes, yet when his course is that way, that is, his continuedness and contentedness is after sin, this is to walk after the flesh.
though he do Some good sometime, yet when his course is that Way, that is, his continuedness and contentedness is After since, this is to walk After the Flesh.
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First, when it is his continued course:
First, when it is his continued course:
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for walking is not a step, or a leap, or a stride, but walking is a thing of many paces. So it is called a going from iniquity to iniquity, Rom. 6.
for walking is not a step, or a leap, or a stride, but walking is a thing of many paces. So it is called a going from iniquity to iniquity, Rom. 6.
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And then there is in walking contentedness, and sweetness: a man is not said to walk when he is tired,
And then there is in walking contentedness, and sweetness: a man is not said to walk when he is tired,
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or when he goes in danger, but walking it pleasant to all, young and old.
or when he Goes in danger, but walking it pleasant to all, young and old.
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So when he saith they that walk according to the flesh, that is, not onely when men are overtaken by lusts and sin,
So when he Says they that walk according to the Flesh, that is, not only when men Are overtaken by Lustiest and since,
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but people that in their ordinary course go with a great deal of contentment in evil wayes.
but people that in their ordinary course go with a great deal of contentment in evil ways.
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But, though this be true, that this is comprehended in walking after the flesh, yet this is very lame,
But, though this be true, that this is comprehended in walking After the Flesh, yet this is very lame,
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and short, of the full and whole meaning of this place.
and short, of the full and Whole meaning of this place.
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I say it is not the main nor chief meaning of this place, it is not primarily, not principally meant:
I say it is not the main nor chief meaning of this place, it is not primarily, not principally meant:
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this is a truth, and it will follow as a necessary consequence, as I shall shew anon,
this is a truth, and it will follow as a necessary consequence, as I shall show anon,
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and I doubt not but the Apostle means it, when he saith, We walk not according to the flesh, because in Rom. 6. he takes a great deal of pains in that point;
and I doubt not but the Apostle means it, when he Says, We walk not according to the Flesh, Because in Rom. 6. he Takes a great deal of pains in that point;
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but I think this is not the chief meaning. My Reasons are these.
but I think this is not the chief meaning. My Reasons Are these.
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First, because I finde that the very scope of this learned Epistle is different, if not almost contrary to this, his scope is not to quarrel with them for want of doing good works,
First, Because I find that the very scope of this learned Epistle is different, if not almost contrary to this, his scope is not to quarrel with them for want of doing good works,
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and for walking in sinful works, but the scope of it is, to beat them off from their own works,
and for walking in sinful works, but the scope of it is, to beatrice them off from their own works,
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and to bring them to Christ, and therefore he saith, Abraham was justified without works; he all along disparageth their works as they did them.
and to bring them to christ, and Therefore he Says, Abraham was justified without works; he all along disparageth their works as they did them.
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Therefore I think he doth not go so far from his text, or from his scope,
Therefore I think he does not go so Far from his text, or from his scope,
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as to make this the main business, their sanctification or holiness, the not walking in evil,
as to make this the main business, their sanctification or holiness, the not walking in evil,
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or the walking in good works. Secondly, this cannot be the chief scope of the place;
or the walking in good works. Secondly, this cannot be the chief scope of the place;
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because if you take these words, They that walk after the flesh, in this sense, that is, those that follow sinful courses,
Because if you take these words, They that walk After the Flesh, in this sense, that is, those that follow sinful courses,
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if you take them so, that none but such as walk holily have a right to Jesus Christ and his righteousness:
if you take them so, that none but such as walk holily have a right to jesus christ and his righteousness:
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Or if you take them in this sense, that they onely that walk in a holy life can come to know that they have the righteousness of Christ fulfilling the law for them, neither of these can hold.
Or if you take them in this sense, that they only that walk in a holy life can come to know that they have the righteousness of christ fulfilling the law for them, neither of these can hold.
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1. For the first, that no man can have to do with Christ or his righteousness,
1. For the First, that no man can have to do with christ or his righteousness,
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but that man that walks according to the Spirit, that walks in a holy way, and not in sinful courses, this is contrary to the stream of the Gospel.
but that man that walks according to the Spirit, that walks in a holy Way, and not in sinful courses, this is contrary to the stream of the Gospel.
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Why? Because the Gospel all along offers Christ to sinners, to the chief of sinners, to aliens, and to the ungodly.
Why? Because the Gospel all along offers christ to Sinners, to the chief of Sinners, to aliens, and to the ungodly.
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2. Then again if this were so, sanctification should be before justification, a man must be holy before he should be justified.
2. Then again if this were so, sanctification should be before justification, a man must be holy before he should be justified.
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As for the latter sense, to wit, that the Apostle should mean this, that no man can know any other way that the righteousness of Christ did belong to him,
As for the latter sense, to wit, that the Apostle should mean this, that no man can know any other Way that the righteousness of christ did belong to him,
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but onely by not walking after the flesh, or by walking after the Spirit; this cannot be neither:
but only by not walking After the Flesh, or by walking After the Spirit; this cannot be neither:
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for however we may know a little in a way of sense by our walking,
for however we may know a little in a Way of sense by our walking,
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yet the main way to know our justification, is the same way that we come by justification;
yet the main Way to know our justification, is the same Way that we come by justification;
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for, Faith is the evidence of things not seen.
for, Faith is the evidence of things not seen.
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The main evidence whereby I know I am justified, is because the word of faith saith so, the word tells me, and faith evidenceth it:
The main evidence whereby I know I am justified, is Because the word of faith Says so, the word tells me, and faith Evidenceth it:
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that faith that I believe by, it shews me that I believe.
that faith that I believe by, it shows me that I believe.
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Therefore though I be inconstant in my way of grace, that to sense shews me a little,
Therefore though I be inconstant in my Way of grace, that to sense shows me a little,
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yet it doth not solely, and chiefly, and primarily.
yet it does not solely, and chiefly, and primarily.
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So that this is the substance of it, that that sense which godly reverend men give of this place, it is true, but it is not all, nor the first,
So that this is the substance of it, that that sense which godly reverend men give of this place, it is true, but it is not all, nor the First,
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and the chief part of the meaning of it.
and the chief part of the meaning of it.
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Secondly, flesh in the Scriptures, and so here and in divers other places, it may be understood concerning the Priviledges, those various Prerogatives and Priviledges that the people of God, the Israelites had in a natural, fleshly way, from generation to generation.
Secondly, Flesh in the Scriptures, and so Here and in diverse other places, it may be understood Concerning the Privileges, those various Prerogatives and Privileges that the people of God, the Israelites had in a natural, fleshly Way, from generation to generation.
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Being born of such Parents, of such Tribes, they had such priviledges belonging to them, they had the Oracles, and the Covenants,
Being born of such Parents, of such Tribes, they had such privileges belonging to them, they had the Oracles, and the Covenants,
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and the Tables, &c. and this is called flesh: and I doubt not but the Apostle had this in his eye.and the Tables, etc. and this is called Flesh: and I doubt not but the Apostle had this in his eye.
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Saith he, The righteousness of the law is fulfilled in us that walk not after the flesh:
Says he, The righteousness of the law is fulfilled in us that walk not After the Flesh:
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As if he had said, Do not think because you are of the seed of Abraham, or because you have the Covenants, and Circumcision, and that you are born of such Parents, that therefore you shall the sooner have this priviledge to have the law fulfilled, take heed of that,
As if he had said, Do not think Because you Are of the seed of Abraham, or Because you have the Covenants, and Circumcision, and that you Are born of such Parents, that Therefore you shall the sooner have this privilege to have the law fulfilled, take heed of that,
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for now it springs from another root, and it comes now in a Spiritual, and not in a fleshly way as it did before:
for now it springs from Another root, and it comes now in a Spiritual, and not in a fleshly Way as it did before:
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for they had their mercies generally in the Old Testament according to the flesh, that is, by generation, Isaac as he was Abrahams Son,
for they had their Mercies generally in the Old Testament according to the Flesh, that is, by generation, Isaac as he was Abrahams Son,
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and Jacob his Son, &c. but now it is in a spiritual way.
and Jacob his Son, etc. but now it is in a spiritual Way.
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Now that flesh is so taken in Scripture, I will give you that one place, in Phil. 3. 4. Though I might also have confidence in the flesh, saith Paul, If any man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more.
Now that Flesh is so taken in Scripture, I will give you that one place, in Philip 3. 4. Though I might also have confidence in the Flesh, Says Paul, If any man Thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the Flesh, I more.
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What doth he mean by flesh here? He tells you, Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the Tribe of Benjamin,
What does he mean by Flesh Here? He tells you, Circumcised thee eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the Tribe of Benjamin,
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an Hebrew of the Hebrews, as touching the law a Pharisee; concerning zeal, persecuting the Church;
an Hebrew of the Hebrews, as touching the law a Pharisee; Concerning zeal, persecuting the Church;
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touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
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As if he had said, I had all the priviledges, if any man might boast in the flesh, I might, I am an Hebrew of the Hebrews, a Gentleman of the best descent, &c. So in 2 Cor. 11. 18. Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also, ye suffer fools gladly.
As if he had said, I had all the privileges, if any man might boast in the Flesh, I might, I am an Hebrew of the Hebrews, a Gentleman of the best descent, etc. So in 2 Cor. 11. 18. Seeing that many glory After the Flesh, I will glory also, you suffer Fools gladly.
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Wherein any is bold, I am bold also. Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I.
Wherein any is bold, I am bold also. are they Hebrews? so am I. are they Israelites? so am I.
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Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I. They had priviledges being Israelites more then other people, and this is called flesh. are they the seed of Abraham? so am I. They had privileges being Israelites more then other people, and this is called Flesh.
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So I am confident that the Apostle had this in his eye, in a special manner,
So I am confident that the Apostle had this in his eye, in a special manner,
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when he saith, They that walk not according to the flesh.
when he Says, They that walk not according to the Flesh.
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And you shall finde that they attributed all priviledges to them because they were Israelites: as you see in Mat. 3. say they, We are the children of Abraham;
And you shall find that they attributed all privileges to them Because they were Israelites: as you see in Mathew 3. say they, We Are the children of Abraham;
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Saith John Baptist, Ye are a generation of Vipers.
Says John Baptist, You Are a generation of Vipers.
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And so in Joh. 8. say they, We are free men, we are the sons of Abraham, saith Christ, Ye are of your father the Devil.
And so in John 8. say they, We Are free men, we Are the Sons of Abraham, Says christ, You Are of your father the devil.
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See, the Gospel takes away that fleshliness, and puts all in another stream, and course, and way.
See, the Gospel Takes away that fleshliness, and puts all in Another stream, and course, and Way.
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The Apostle aims at that here, when he saith, Those that walk not according to the flesh.
The Apostle aims At that Here, when he Says, Those that walk not according to the Flesh.
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As if he had said, You shall never have this righteousness to satisfie the law the sooner because you are the Sons of Abraham, no more then if you were Scythians or Barbarians.
As if he had said, You shall never have this righteousness to satisfy the law the sooner Because you Are the Sons of Abraham, no more then if you were Scythians or Barbarians.
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Thirdly, and lastly, the main and chief meaning of this place is this, though the other be included,
Thirdly, and lastly, the main and chief meaning of this place is this, though the other be included,
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when the Apostle saith, Those that walk not according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
when the Apostle Says, Those that walk not according to the Flesh, but according to the Spirit.
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By flesh, here the Apostle means walking according to the old Covenant, according to the Covenant of Works in the way of the law:
By Flesh, Here the Apostle means walking according to the old Covenant, according to the Covenant of Works in the Way of the law:
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and by Spirit, is meant walking in the way of faith, or in the way of the Gospel,
and by Spirit, is meant walking in the Way of faith, or in the Way of the Gospel,
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or in the way of Christ.
or in the Way of christ.
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There be divers expressions in Scripture that help us to understand it, as Rom. 4. 14. it is called, They that are of the law, that is, those that walk according to the law.
There be diverse expressions in Scripture that help us to understand it, as Rom. 4. 14. it is called, They that Are of the law, that is, those that walk according to the law.
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In Gal. 3. there are two or three phrases, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law,
In Gal. 3. there Are two or three phrases, Received you the Spirit by the works of the law,
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or by the hearing of faith? The walking according to the Spirit is the hearing of faith; and it is twice there, they that are of faith, they that are of faith. or by the hearing of faith? The walking according to the Spirit is the hearing of faith; and it is twice there, they that Are of faith, they that Are of faith.
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To be of faith, and to walk according to the Spirit, is the same; to be of the law, or of circumcision, is to walk according to the flesh.
To be of faith, and to walk according to the Spirit, is the same; to be of the law, or of circumcision, is to walk according to the Flesh.
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In Rom. 10. 5. The righteousness which is of the law saith on this wise. The righteousness of the law, that is, the way of the law:
In Rom. 10. 5. The righteousness which is of the law Says on this wise. The righteousness of the law, that is, the Way of the law:
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that Scripture sets out the way of those that walk according to the Covenant of Works; now the way of the law is the same as walking after the flesh: and faith he, The righteousness of faith saith on this wise;
that Scripture sets out the Way of those that walk according to the Covenant of Works; now the Way of the law is the same as walking After the Flesh: and faith he, The righteousness of faith Says on this wise;
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that is, the grace of the Gospel, or the way of faith.
that is, the grace of the Gospel, or the Way of faith.
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So the meaning is this, we hear of a glorious priviledge that the righteousness of the law is fulfilled in us, and there is no man in the world can get it by his own works,
So the meaning is this, we hear of a glorious privilege that the righteousness of the law is fulfilled in us, and there is no man in the world can get it by his own works,
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or in reference to the Covenant of works, no not Abraham himself, but it is meerly by Jesus Christ.
or in Referente to the Covenant of works, no not Abraham himself, but it is merely by jesus christ.
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Therefore if any of you think to have this righteousness fulfilled in him, and go in the old way, to Mount Sinai, to the Covenant of Works, he is deceived, he shall never have it,
Therefore if any of you think to have this righteousness fulfilled in him, and go in the old Way, to Mount Sinai, to the Covenant of Works, he is deceived, he shall never have it,
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but by walking according to the Spirit:
but by walking according to the Spirit:
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no man can enjoy this priviledge by a Covenant of works, by their own doing, by seeking to fulfil the law of God by their own righteousness,
no man can enjoy this privilege by a Covenant of works, by their own doing, by seeking to fulfil the law of God by their own righteousness,
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but they that walk after the Spirit:
but they that walk After the Spirit:
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as if he had said, Do not mistake me, it is a great priviledge to have the law fulfilled for you,
as if he had said, Do not mistake me, it is a great privilege to have the law fulfilled for you,
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but it is not by your own strictness and zeal:
but it is not by your own strictness and zeal:
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and though some of you go further then others, yet none of you can attain the fulfilling of the law that way;
and though Some of you go further then Others, yet none of you can attain the fulfilling of the law that Way;
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for all are come short, Rom. 3. But it is those that walk after the Spirit, that is, those that seek it in a way of faith in another, not in themselves, those that seek it according to the principles and directions of the Gospel.
for all Are come short, Rom. 3. But it is those that walk After the Spirit, that is, those that seek it in a Way of faith in Another, not in themselves, those that seek it according to the principles and directions of the Gospel.
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Now, because I know this Expositions is harsh to many of you, (though I exclude not the other) therefore I shall endeavour to shew you three things.
Now, Because I know this Expositions is harsh to many of you, (though I exclude not the other) Therefore I shall endeavour to show you three things.
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First, I will prove clearly out of the Scriptures that this is the meaning. Secondly, I will give you a Reason why that is the chief meaning.
First, I will prove clearly out of the Scriptures that this is the meaning. Secondly, I will give you a Reason why that is the chief meaning.
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Thirdly, I shall give you a few Reasons why the Apostle saith that they that walk according to the Covenant of works, walk according to the flesh,
Thirdly, I shall give you a few Reasons why the Apostle Says that they that walk according to the Covenant of works, walk according to the Flesh,
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and they that go according to the way of faith, walk according to the Spirit.
and they that go according to the Way of faith, walk according to the Spirit.
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Concerning the first, that flesh is often taken clearly in this sense, I will give you some places of Scripture:
Concerning the First, that Flesh is often taken clearly in this sense, I will give you Some places of Scripture:
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Gal. 3. 3. This I would learn of you, Received you the Spirit by the works of the law, Gal. 3. 3. This I would Learn of you, Received you the Spirit by the works of the law,
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or by the hearing of faith? Are ye so foolish, that having begun in the Spirit, are you now made perfect in the Flesh? We see in Chap. 1. they are called to the grace of Christ through the Gospel, Gospel principles were rightly and savingly practised among them,or by the hearing of faith? are you so foolish, that having begun in the Spirit, Are you now made perfect in the Flesh? We see in Chap. 1. they Are called to the grace of christ through the Gospel, Gospel principles were rightly and savingly practised among them,
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and after there came some among them that perverted them;
and After there Come Some among them that perverted them;
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and saith he, Are ye so foolish, that having begun in the Spirit, and have had Christ crucified among you, that now you will be made perfect by the flesh? that now you will go and seek justification by your own works, and go about to keep the law, &c.
and Says he, are you so foolish, that having begun in the Spirit, and have had christ Crucified among you, that now you will be made perfect by the Flesh? that now you will go and seek justification by your own works, and go about to keep the law, etc.
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Another place is in Phil. 3. 4. Though I might also have confidence in the flesh, and then he speaks of the priviledges of an Israelite: and if you look further, ver. 7. I count all these loss that I may win Christ,
another place is in Philip 3. 4. Though I might also have confidence in the Flesh, and then he speaks of the privileges of an Israelite: and if you look further, ver. 7. I count all these loss that I may win christ,
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and be found in him, not having mine own righteousness which is of the law, but that which is of the faith of Christ. and be found in him, not having mine own righteousness which is of the law, but that which is of the faith of christ.
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So by the flesh he means the righteousness of the law, which he throws away for the righteousness which is of faith.
So by the Flesh he means the righteousness of the law, which he throws away for the righteousness which is of faith.
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Take another place, Rom. 10. 5. compared with Rom. 6. 14. saith the Apostle, Sin shall not have dominion over you,
Take Another place, Rom. 10. 5. compared with Rom. 6. 14. Says the Apostle, since shall not have dominion over you,
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for ye are not under the law, but under grace. for you Are not under the law, but under grace.
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When you were under the law, and walked after the flesh, sin had dominion over you, and you obeyed it. Here is a parallel place:
When you were under the law, and walked After the Flesh, since had dominion over you, and you obeyed it. Here is a parallel place:
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for saith the Apostle, When you were in the flesh, the motions of sin by the law did work in your members.
for Says the Apostle, When you were in the Flesh, the motions of since by the law did work in your members.
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When you were in the flesh, that is, when you were under the law, then the motions of sin did work:
When you were in the Flesh, that is, when you were under the law, then the motions of since did work:
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but now sin shall not have dominion over you, because you are not under the law;
but now since shall not have dominion over you, Because you Are not under the law;
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you are not in the flesh, you do not walk according to the flesh.
you Are not in the Flesh, you do not walk according to the Flesh.
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And that I suppose is the meaning of that Scripture, 2 Pet. 2. 10. The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly,
And that I suppose is the meaning of that Scripture, 2 Pet. 2. 10. The Lord Knoweth how to deliver the godly,
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and to reserve the wicked to be punished; but chiefly those that walk after the flesh, in the lusts of uncleanness. and to reserve the wicked to be punished; but chiefly those that walk After the Flesh, in the Lustiest of uncleanness.
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Now if you take walking after the flesh for sinful wayes, it would be the same as if he had said, There are divers people that walk wickedly,
Now if you take walking After the Flesh for sinful ways, it would be the same as if he had said, There Are diverse people that walk wickedly,
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but chiefly they that walk after the flesh; for all people naturally walk after the flesh:
but chiefly they that walk After the Flesh; for all people naturally walk After the Flesh:
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but these were a peculiar people that the Lord would bring judgements on; and they walked according to the flesh.
but these were a peculiar people that the Lord would bring Judgments on; and they walked according to the Flesh.
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Who were they? They were most of them Jews, they were Adams sons, that walked in the old Covevenant, chiefly they that walk according to the flesh;
Who were they? They were most of them jews, they were Adams Sons, that walked in the old Covenant, chiefly they that walk according to the Flesh;
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that is the meaning of it, or else he would not have said according to the flesh:
that is the meaning of it, or Else he would not have said according to the Flesh:
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for every man naturally walks according to the flesh.
for every man naturally walks according to the Flesh.
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So in this Text, Who walk not according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit;
So in this Text, Who walk not according to the Flesh, but according to the Spirit;
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and in ver. 8. of this Chapter, They that are in the flesh cannot please God.
and in ver. 8. of this Chapter, They that Are in the Flesh cannot please God.
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Now I shall open that by another Scripture, Heb. 11. 5. where it said that Enoch pleased God. We reade of Enoch, Gen. 5. 24. that he walked with God; he walked not according to the flesh:
Now I shall open that by Another Scripture, Hebrew 11. 5. where it said that Enoch pleased God. We read of Enoch, Gen. 5. 24. that he walked with God; he walked not according to the Flesh:
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now saith the Apostle, Without faith it is impossible to please God;
now Says the Apostle, Without faith it is impossible to please God;
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now he that walks in the flesh cannot please God. Why so? He that goes not in the way of faith by Jesus Christ, he cannot please God.
now he that walks in the Flesh cannot please God. Why so? He that Goes not in the Way of faith by jesus christ, he cannot please God.
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By believing I please God, by walking in the obedience of faith to God, I and my works please God.
By believing I please God, by walking in the Obedience of faith to God, I and my works please God.
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Now to please, implies one was offended before:
Now to please, Implies one was offended before:
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all my doing cannot please God, but my believing, presenting to God a perfect righteousness by faith, pleaseth God,
all my doing cannot please God, but my believing, presenting to God a perfect righteousness by faith, Pleases God,
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and then all my works are accepted. There are two words for it in the Original;
and then all my works Are accepted. There Are two words for it in the Original;
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one signifies to please one that hath been offended; another is, pleasingness with one that hath not offended:
one signifies to please one that hath been offended; Another is, pleasingness with one that hath not offended:
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as my childe pleaseth me though he have not offended me;
as my child Pleases me though he have not offended me;
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but the other is to be pleased with one that was an Enemy before, one that was against me, that is now received to favour.
but the other is to be pleased with one that was an Enemy before, one that was against me, that is now received to favour.
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So I have told you briefly some Scriptures to shew you that the flesh is taken in this sense.
So I have told you briefly Some Scriptures to show you that the Flesh is taken in this sense.
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Now the main Reason of it, why I believe this to be the chief meaning of it, is because that I see clearly that this is the chief drift and scope of this Epistle,
Now the main Reason of it, why I believe this to be the chief meaning of it, is Because that I see clearly that this is the chief drift and scope of this Epistle,
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and if I may speak without disparagement, there is nothing more methodically laid down;
and if I may speak without disparagement, there is nothing more methodically laid down;
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and this is spoken to bring them from the way of works to the way of faith. But I hasten.
and this is spoken to bring them from the Way of works to the Way of faith. But I hasten.
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Why doth the holy Ghost call walking after the Covenant of Works, and after the law, walking after the flesh,
Why does the holy Ghost call walking After the Covenant of Works, and After the law, walking After the Flesh,
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and the other walking after the Spirit?
and the other walking After the Spirit?
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The Reason is, Because there is so great affinity and nearness between walking legally, and walking sinfully, that they are promiscuously in Scripture taken one for another.
The Reason is, Because there is so great affinity and nearness between walking legally, and walking sinfully, that they Are promiscuously in Scripture taken one for Another.
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For let a man walk, and endeavour, and do his best, according to the Law, and not by the Gospel, he shall be sure to walk sinfully and carnally;
For let a man walk, and endeavour, and do his best, according to the Law, and not by the Gospel, he shall be sure to walk sinfully and carnally;
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there is no help for it. If he be under the law, sin will have dominion over him:
there is no help for it. If he be under the law, since will have dominion over him:
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and if he go after the flesh, the motions of the flesh will bring forth fruit unto death. Sin and the law are (as it were) of so near a kin, that the law makes sin more sinful,
and if he go After the Flesh, the motions of the Flesh will bring forth fruit unto death. since and the law Are (as it were) of so near a kin, that the law makes since more sinful,
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and the more a man strives to keep the law, the more he sins.
and the more a man strives to keep the law, the more he Sins.
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The Apostle brought it so near, that people were ready to speak non-sense, that the law was sin.
The Apostle brought it so near, that people were ready to speak nonsense, that the law was since.
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He prevents the objection, Is the law sin? O no, faith he, sin is the transgression of the law.
He prevents the objection, Is the law since? Oh no, faith he, since is the Transgression of the law.
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So that a man that walks according to the law, and not according to the way of the Gospel, in spight of his heart he shall walk according to the flesh, that is, according to the lusts of nature, he can never walk holily, let him do what he can.
So that a man that walks according to the law, and not according to the Way of the Gospel, in spite of his heart he shall walk according to the Flesh, that is, according to the Lustiest of nature, he can never walk holily, let him do what he can.
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A second Reason why it is called flesh, is in allusion to the two Sons of Abraham; as we see in Gal. 4. 21. The Apostle there, speaking of these two Covenants, he saith, Abraham had two sons, the one by a bond-maid, the other by a free woman:
A second Reason why it is called Flesh, is in allusion to the two Sons of Abraham; as we see in Gal. 4. 21. The Apostle there, speaking of these two Covenants, he Says, Abraham had two Sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a free woman:
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but he who was of the bond-woman was born after the flesh, but he of the free woman was by promise, which things are an allegory (or a comparison) for these are the two Covenants, the one from mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar,
but he who was of the bondwoman was born After the Flesh, but he of the free woman was by promise, which things Are an allegory (or a comparison) for these Are the two Covenants, the one from mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar,
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for this Agar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children:
for this Agar is Mount Sinai in Arabia, and Answers to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children:
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but Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all. but Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.
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He is proving that the old Covenant was to be done away, Agar was to be thrown out with her children.
He is proving that the old Covenant was to be done away, Agar was to be thrown out with her children.
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He proves that those two Sons of Abraham, Ishmael and Isaac, were types of the two Covenants that God made with mankinde, the Covenant of Works, and the Covenant of Grace. Now the Covenant of Works he compares to Ishmael, that was born after the flesh,
He Proves that those two Sons of Abraham, Ishmael and Isaac, were types of the two Covenants that God made with mankind, the Covenant of Works, and the Covenant of Grace. Now the Covenant of Works he compares to Ishmael, that was born After the Flesh,
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as other children were, Abraham went in to Hagar, and she conceived, and bare a childe as other women:
as other children were, Abraham went in to Hagar, and she conceived, and bore a child as other women:
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but Isaac was not born after the flesh, all fleshly wayes could not produce Isaac, he was a childe of Promise, and the Spirit of God breathing in the promise,
but Isaac was not born After the Flesh, all fleshly ways could not produce Isaac, he was a child of Promise, and the Spirit of God breathing in the promise,
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and working mightily in Abraham and Sarah, Isaac was produced.
and working mightily in Abraham and Sarah, Isaac was produced.
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This is an Allegory, there is a great Mysterie that you think not of, when you reade of Ishmael and Isaac. By Ishmael is meant the Covenant of Works,
This is an Allegory, there is a great Mystery that you think not of, when you read of Ishmael and Isaac. By Ishmael is meant the Covenant of Works,
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and the principles of it, and the practitioners of it, and they walk according to the flesh, as Ishmael did:
and the principles of it, and the practitioners of it, and they walk according to the Flesh, as Ishmael did:
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and by Isaac is meant the Covenant of Grace; and those that go that way are children of the promise, as Isaac was.
and by Isaac is meant the Covenant of Grace; and those that go that Way Are children of the promise, as Isaac was.
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So God hath set this Comparison, and I conceive the Apostle alludes to it, and calls it a walking according to the flesh. As if he had said, Thou shalt never have this righteousness by walking in the way of thy father Ishmael, by Mount Sinai in Arabia, by walking in the law to turn away the wrath of God;
So God hath Set this Comparison, and I conceive the Apostle alludes to it, and calls it a walking according to the Flesh. As if he had said, Thou shalt never have this righteousness by walking in the Way of thy father Ishmael, by Mount Sinai in Arabia, by walking in the law to turn away the wrath of God;
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but if thou wilt get this righteousness, thou must walk according to the Spirit, thou must get the Spirit,
but if thou wilt get this righteousness, thou must walk according to the Spirit, thou must get the Spirit,
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and be a childe of promise.
and be a child of promise.
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The third and last Reason that I shall give, why it is called walking according to the Flesh, is because of weakness:
The third and last Reason that I shall give, why it is called walking according to the Flesh, is Because of weakness:
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for flesh is put for weakness, as the Scripture saith, They are Flesh, and not Spirit, that is, they are poor weak things:
for Flesh is put for weakness, as the Scripture Says, They Are Flesh, and not Spirit, that is, they Are poor weak things:
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so, those that walk in that way, in the way of the law, they are weak creatures;
so, those that walk in that Way, in the Way of the law, they Are weak creatures;
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there is nothing but wishing, and woulding, and covenanting, and promising, and protesting, and vexing, and fretting, but there is no strength.
there is nothing but wishing, and woulding, and covenanting, and promising, and protesting, and vexing, and fretting, but there is no strength.
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Now one Saint that is truly planted in Christ, and the Gospel hath truly taken place in his heart, he hath more strength then five hundred of the other.
Now one Saint that is truly planted in christ, and the Gospel hath truly taken place in his heart, he hath more strength then five hundred of the other.
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Saith Paul, I can do all things, I can want, and I can abound, I can go to prison freely, I can rejoyce with them that rejoyce,
Says Paul, I can do all things, I can want, and I can abound, I can go to prison freely, I can rejoice with them that rejoice,
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and mourn with them that mourn. and mourn with them that mourn.
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Because the same Spirit that dwells in Christ, and works effectually, the same Spirit dwells in us, and works in us.
Because the same Spirit that dwells in christ, and works effectually, the same Spirit dwells in us, and works in us.
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Therefore that is the meaning of it, They that walk after the flesh, that is, they that go after the law, they are weak, they tug,
Therefore that is the meaning of it, They that walk After the Flesh, that is, they that go After the law, they Are weak, they tug,
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and are never the nearer Heaven; and if they should live a thousand years they would be no better, but wishers,
and Are never the nearer Heaven; and if they should live a thousand Years they would be no better, but wishers,
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and woulders, and say I have a good desire to do as the Preacher saith, but I have no power.
and woulders, and say I have a good desire to do as the Preacher Says, but I have no power.
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Ʋse. Let me conclude with one word of Use, from all this that hath been said, which I hope you will consider of.Ʋse. Let me conclude with one word of Use, from all this that hath been said, which I hope you will Consider of.
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From this Doctrine thus opened, you may hence see the saying of our Lord Jesus Christ verified,
From this Doctrine thus opened, you may hence see the saying of our Lord jesus christ verified,
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and made good, that few shall enter into the kingdome of Heaven. Doubtless Paul did not look on sinners and Saints as we do:
and made good, that few shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. Doubtless Paul did not look on Sinners and Saints as we do:
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we account every Professor, let his principles be what they will, either from the first or second Adam; if he begin to leave sin,
we account every Professor, let his principles be what they will, either from the First or second Adam; if he begin to leave since,
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and to perform duties, we account him a good man.
and to perform duties, we account him a good man.
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But when the Lord comes to judge, he will look further, and examine us, and will (I fear) finde abundance that shall never enter into the kingdome of Heaven,
But when the Lord comes to judge, he will look further, and examine us, and will (I Fear) find abundance that shall never enter into the Kingdom of Heaven,
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even of those that follow good old Adam, I mean there are abundance of Professors, that have left corrupt Adam in his grossness,
even of those that follow good old Adam, I mean there Are abundance of Professors, that have left corrupt Adam in his grossness,
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and follow good old Adam that is a sprig from that;
and follow good old Adam that is a sprig from that;
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they will abstain from sins, and they will perform duties, and they will do no wrong,
they will abstain from Sins, and they will perform duties, and they will do no wrong,
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and all is but old Adam still.
and all is but old Adam still.
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Therefore you that are Professors, look to your selves for the Lords sake, I am mistaken if there be not many hundreds of us that will be found the Sons of Ishmael at the last day;
Therefore you that Are Professors, look to your selves for the lords sake, I am mistaken if there be not many hundreds of us that will be found the Sons of Ishmael At the last day;
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many that make a great Profession, and many that make a greater Profession then others, that are honest spiritual Saints before the world, before men:
many that make a great Profession, and many that make a greater Profession then Others, that Are honest spiritual Saints before the world, before men:
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for when a man goes to keep the law, every light that comes into his soul intends his resolution, every thing intends it in that course he is in;
for when a man Goes to keep the law, every Light that comes into his soul intends his resolution, every thing intends it in that course he is in;
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and he may go to the highest, and be the greatest Professor, and be ready for all duties,
and he may go to the highest, and be the greatest Professor, and be ready for all duties,
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and yet be found a stranger to Jesus Christ: therefore look to your selves.
and yet be found a stranger to jesus christ: Therefore look to your selves.
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I remember Mr. Bolton that blessed man, he divides the World for the fewness of them that shall be saved;
I Remember Mr. Bolton that blessed man, he divides the World for the fewness of them that shall be saved;
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saith he, the greatest part of the World, two, or three parts of it are most intire Heathens: In Europe here we have the most part Papists, and but a few that are Protestants; and among those parts there are few that profess Religion;
Says he, the greatest part of the World, two, or three parts of it Are most entire heathens: In Europe Here we have the most part Papists, and but a few that Are Protestants; and among those parts there Are few that profess Religion;
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and among those that profess Religion, there are very few that do it in truth: as another godly man saith;
and among those that profess Religion, there Are very few that do it in truth: as Another godly man Says;
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take a multitude of Professors, that have been bred under the law, that have been bred on Mount Sinai, take a Congregation of such Professors (as there be many such in England) and let the Gospel come and be Preached rightly among them, to translate them, let a Minister of the Gospel come and say there is no damnation to them that are in Christ Jesus, and you are justified freely, and Christ hath fulfilled the law, and all is clear;
take a multitude of Professors, that have been bred under the law, that have been bred on Mount Sinai, take a Congregation of such Professors (as there be many such in England) and let the Gospel come and be Preached rightly among them, to translate them, let a Minister of the Gospel come and say there is no damnation to them that Are in christ jesus, and you Are justified freely, and christ hath fulfilled the law, and all is clear;
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whereas before there were fears lest they were not righteous, and they did work hard,
whereas before there were fears lest they were not righteous, and they did work hard,
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now let a man labour to draw them to the Gospel, and to plant Christ and the principles of Christ in their hearts,
now let a man labour to draw them to the Gospel, and to plant christ and the principles of christ in their hearts,
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and I fear that there is not one in ten but will miscarry in the removing, as you finde it often with your Trees when you remove and transplant them.
and I Fear that there is not one in ten but will miscarry in the removing, as you find it often with your Trees when you remove and transplant them.
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I say abundance of those Professors will come to nothing;
I say abundance of those Professors will come to nothing;
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for when the fear of Hell and damnation is gone from their Conscience, when the Whip is gone, they will turn the grace of God into wantonness.
for when the Fear of Hell and damnation is gone from their Conscience, when the Whip is gone, they will turn the grace of God into wantonness.
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Nay, some will turn down-right enemies, and persecutors of the Gospel, as the Pharisees;
Nay, Some will turn downright enemies, and persecutors of the Gospel, as the Pharisees;
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and of those that would come in, in all probability, in removing and translating them from the law to the Gospel, there is not one in ten but would turn the grace of God into wantonness, and there goes all their Religion.
and of those that would come in, in all probability, in removing and translating them from the law to the Gospel, there is not one in ten but would turn the grace of God into wantonness, and there Goes all their Religion.
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The way to Heaven is narrow, our Lord Christ saith, and I think it will be found far more narrow then we conceive of it.
The Way to Heaven is narrow, our Lord christ Says, and I think it will be found Far more narrow then we conceive of it.
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Therefore as another godly man saith, we are exceedingly mistaken in judging of Professors, we look upon them,
Therefore as Another godly man Says, we Are exceedingly mistaken in judging of Professors, we look upon them,
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and those that begin to amend from their sins, we call them Professors. But this is the true way of judging, that there are but two Roots in the world, the Old Adam, and the New Adam; there are but two Covenants, Sinai, and Jerusalem; there are but two wayes of walking,
and those that begin to amend from their Sins, we call them Professors. But this is the true Way of judging, that there Are but two Roots in the world, the Old Adam, and the New Adam; there Are but two Covenants, Sinai, and Jerusalem; there Are but two ways of walking,
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After the flesh, and after the Spirit, after the Law, and after the Gospel.
After the Flesh, and After the Spirit, After the Law, and After the Gospel.
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Now I judge him to be a Saint, and a Believer, and God calls and owns him as a Saint,
Now I judge him to be a Saint, and a Believer, and God calls and owns him as a Saint,
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though he be weak, and be not so glorious in the eye of the world, as many formal Professors, yet if I see any principles of the Gospel in him,
though he be weak, and be not so glorious in the eye of the world, as many formal Professors, yet if I see any principles of the Gospel in him,
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if there be a little of Christ in him in power, though it be but in a little measure,
if there be a little of christ in him in power, though it be but in a little measure,
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and he can pray but a little, and he cannot keep Fasting dayes, and dayes of Humiliation so plausibly (as many that make a trade of it in this City) yet if that prayer,
and he can pray but a little, and he cannot keep Fasting days, and days of Humiliation so plausibly (as many that make a trade of it in this city) yet if that prayer,
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and repeating, and reading, and hearing, or preaching, or whatsoever it be, if it flow from the Lord Jesus Christ,
and repeating, and reading, and hearing, or preaching, or whatsoever it be, if it flow from the Lord jesus christ,
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as a natural man knows natural things, so one Saint knows another, the Spirit of God knows the things of God.
as a natural man knows natural things, so one Saint knows Another, the Spirit of God knows the things of God.
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It is true, we all of us have a great deal of flesh, and there is somewhat of good old Adam, as well as of corrupted Adam; but surely we ought not to conceive him to be a Saint, let him be never so glorious in the eye of the world,
It is true, we all of us have a great deal of Flesh, and there is somewhat of good old Adam, as well as of corrupted Adam; but surely we ought not to conceive him to be a Saint, let him be never so glorious in the eye of the world,
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and in the performance of duties, if there be not somewhat of Christ in him.
and in the performance of duties, if there be not somewhat of christ in him.
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You may see a poor despicable creature, and see a great deal of Christ in him;
You may see a poor despicable creature, and see a great deal of christ in him;
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and on the other side, you may see great Professors that are Ringleaders of others,
and on the other side, you may see great Professors that Are Ringleaders of Others,
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and yet there is not one jot of Christ in them, but all is Old Adam, screwed up in his brave parts,
and yet there is not one jot of christ in them, but all is Old Adam, screwed up in his brave parts,
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and all is but flesh a little more refined;
and all is but Flesh a little more refined;
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and he that is flesh, and all that is flesh, cannot inherit the kingdome of God.
and he that is Flesh, and all that is Flesh, cannot inherit the Kingdom of God.
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Look to your selves seriously, especially you that are most eminent, that think best of your selves, that are ancient Professors,
Look to your selves seriously, especially you that Are most eminent, that think best of your selves, that Are ancient Professors,
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unless you look to your selves, you may take a great deal of pains, and when all comes to all,
unless you look to your selves, you may take a great deal of pains, and when all comes to all,
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after all your praying, and fasting, and repeating, and preaching, you may be found to be nothing in the world but men that walk according to the flesh, that is, according to the refined and well educated principles of Old Adam, you may be Ishmaels, and be built upon Mount Sinai when all is done.
After all your praying, and fasting, and repeating, and preaching, you may be found to be nothing in the world but men that walk according to the Flesh, that is, according to the refined and well educated principles of Old Adam, you may be Ishmaels, and be built upon Mount Sinai when all is done.
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Therefore I say we may hence learn to judge rightly of persons, who are Saints, and who are not, who are the children of God, and who are not.
Therefore I say we may hence Learn to judge rightly of Persons, who Are Saints, and who Are not, who Are the children of God, and who Are not.
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For in most things we do not judge rightly, we do not judge as God judgeth.
For in most things we do not judge rightly, we do not judge as God Judgeth.
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We usually judge of men and things, according to natural wisdome, or according to some distinctions and definitions that we have of things, in that natural divinity we have. As for instance:
We usually judge of men and things, according to natural Wisdom, or according to Some Distinctions and definitions that we have of things, in that natural divinity we have. As for instance:
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If a man leave his drunkenness and whoredome, and come up to some kinde of holiness in his life, in appearance,
If a man leave his Drunkenness and whoredom, and come up to Some kind of holiness in his life, in appearance,
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if he come to hear Sermons, and repeat them, and pray a little in his Family, that man we call a Saint, a godly man,
if he come to hear Sermons, and repeat them, and pray a little in his Family, that man we call a Saint, a godly man,
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and it may be he may be so, and it may be not so.
and it may be he may be so, and it may be not so.
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Now the way that God judgeth of all men, is as they are children either of the Old, or of the New Adam, and not according to such a proportion of strictness in their lives:
Now the Way that God Judgeth of all men, is as they Are children either of the Old, or of the New Adam, and not according to such a proportion of strictness in their lives:
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for the Pharisees went beyond many weak Professors, in common righteousness.
for the Pharisees went beyond many weak Professors, in Common righteousness.
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And this should be a main ground of our communion, and fellowship, and delight in others, whether in Churches or otherwise.
And this should be a main ground of our communion, and fellowship, and delight in Others, whither in Churches or otherwise.
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It should not be grounded on this, If such a man be of my opinion in such things,
It should not be grounded on this, If such a man be of my opinion in such things,
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if he agree with me, he is for me; and another that agrees with another, he is for him.
if he agree with me, he is for me; and Another that agrees with Another, he is for him.
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These kinde of Communions will prove nothing but Faction in the end.
These kind of Communions will prove nothing but Faction in the end.
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But the true Communion is, when Saints together keep Fellowship, Church-fellowship or other, upon Spiritual grounds;
But the true Communion is, when Saints together keep Fellowship, Church fellowship or other, upon Spiritual grounds;
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that is, when Christ in his Soul, and Christ in mine close together:
that is, when christ in his Soul, and christ in mine close together:
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this is the main ground that makes Communion and Fellowship, whatsoever comes in besides that is additional,
this is the main ground that makes Communion and Fellowship, whatsoever comes in beside that is additional,
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but if there be a Communion of people without this, I say it will prove but Faction,
but if there be a Communion of people without this, I say it will prove but Faction,
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but walking according to the flesh.
but walking according to the Flesh.
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I should shew now what course we should take to bring our selves to Spiritual walking.
I should show now what course we should take to bring our selves to Spiritual walking.
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And secondly, what they should do that God hath brought up in some measure to this condition.
And secondly, what they should do that God hath brought up in Some measure to this condition.
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But I leave that till God give another opportunity.
But I leave that till God give Another opportunity.
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SERMON IV. Rom. 8. 4. That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
SERMON IV. Rom. 8. 4. That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
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THere were three Lessons that the Lord did teach us from these words. The first is implied in the beginning of the Verse;
THere were three Lessons that the Lord did teach us from these words. The First is implied in the beginning of the Verse;
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That every man is bound to get him a righteousness to fulfill the law of God. AndThat every man is bound to get him a righteousness to fulfil the law of God. And
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Secondly, That all those that rightly believe in Christ have in them a righteousness perfectly to fulfull it. And
Secondly, That all those that rightly believe in christ have in them a righteousness perfectly to fulfull it. And
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Thirdly, That those that thus believe, and have this great priviledge (for it is the foundation of all others) they are known or described by this, They walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
Thirdly, That those that thus believe, and have this great privilege (for it is the Foundation of all Others) they Are known or described by this, They walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
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The two former I have finished, I entred upon the third the last day;
The two former I have finished, I entered upon the third the last day;
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I opened it at large, and proved it to you, and came to make one Use of it.
I opened it At large, and proved it to you, and Come to make one Use of it.
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Ʋse 1. That from hence we may learn how to judge of persons, how to judge of those that are Saints,Ʋse 1. That from hence we may Learn how to judge of Persons, how to judge of those that Are Saints,
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and those that are not Saints, not according to some kinde of holiness they may come up to,
and those that Are not Saints, not according to Some kind of holiness they may come up to,
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but according to the principles they walk by, either as they walk according to the flesh, or according to the Spirit.
but according to the principles they walk by, either as they walk according to the Flesh, or according to the Spirit.
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For I told you there be divers Professors among us, that it may be are eminent in the eye of the world,
For I told you there be diverse Professors among us, that it may be Are eminent in the eye of the world,
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before men, yet when all comes to all, their fasting, and praying, and preaching, and repeating, &c. will be found to be nothing in the world but a walking according to the flesh, that is, according to the refined,
before men, yet when all comes to all, their fasting, and praying, and preaching, and repeating, etc. will be found to be nothing in the world but a walking according to the Flesh, that is, according to the refined,
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well educated principles of Old Adam. But I shall go on a little further. Ʋse 2. Therefore in the next place, the Question will be;
well educated principles of Old Adam. But I shall go on a little further. Ʋse 2. Therefore in the next place, the Question will be;
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How shall I know whether I walk according to the flesh, or according to the Spirit? How shall I know whether I be one of those that walk according to the Spirit? How shall I know whither I walk according to the Flesh, or according to the Spirit? How shall I know whither I be one of those that walk according to the Spirit?
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I will onely give you a few Expressions of it; (I will not say signs, for it may be you could not all bear that word) and these expressions are most of them laid down in this Chapter, and hereabout:
I will only give you a few Expressions of it; (I will not say Signs, for it may be you could not all bear that word) and these expressions Are most of them laid down in this Chapter, and hereabout:
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whereby you may have a guess of it, whether you be the men that walk according to the Spirit, or no.
whereby you may have a guess of it, whither you be the men that walk according to the Spirit, or no.
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First, you shall finde in Rom. 6. that those that are under grace, or that walk according to the Spirit,
First, you shall find in Rom. 6. that those that Are under grace, or that walk according to the Spirit,
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sin is destroyed in them, they are dead to sin, and alive to righteousness. And there are many expressions of the same thing in divers phrases;
since is destroyed in them, they Are dead to since, and alive to righteousness. And there Are many expressions of the same thing in diverse phrases;
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as in ver. 6. Knowing this, that our old man is crucified, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
as in ver. 6. Knowing this, that our old man is Crucified, that the body of since might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve since.
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If thou be a man that walkest according to the Spirit, thou canst say the body of sin is destroyed, and thou dost not serve sin.
If thou be a man that walkest according to the Spirit, thou Canst say the body of since is destroyed, and thou dost not serve since.
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Then it is said in ver. 11. that those that are under grace, they are dead indeed to sin, and alive to God: that is another expression.
Then it is said in ver. 11. that those that Are under grace, they Are dead indeed to since, and alive to God: that is Another expression.
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And in ver. 12. Sin shall not reign in their mortal bodies, that they should obey it in the lusts thereof.
And in ver. 12. since shall not Reign in their Mortal bodies, that they should obey it in the Lustiest thereof.
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And in ver. 13. Yield not your members as instruments of unrighteousness. And in ver. 14. Sin shall not have dominion over them.
And in ver. 13. Yield not your members as Instruments of unrighteousness. And in ver. 14. since shall not have dominion over them.
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So, there are divers expressions of one and the same thing.
So, there Are diverse expressions of one and the same thing.
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Now from all (for I cannot open them particularly, how much is held forth in each of these expressions,
Now from all (for I cannot open them particularly, how much is held forth in each of these expressions,
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but to help thee to see a little the state of thy Soul) I would gather these three things from all these expressions;
but to help thee to see a little the state of thy Soul) I would gather these three things from all these expressions;
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there is I say meant by them these three things.
there is I say meant by them these three things.
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The first thing is this, That those that walk according to grace, and according to the Spirit, sin is dead in them;
The First thing is this, That those that walk according to grace, and according to the Spirit, since is dead in them;
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that is, they are dead in respect of the guilt of sin, they do see and understand in some measure, that Jesus Christ by his death hath abolished,
that is, they Are dead in respect of the guilt of since, they do see and understand in Some measure, that jesus christ by his death hath abolished,
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and destroyed, and done away all their sins, in respect of the guilt of them; they are not under the law in that respect.
and destroyed, and done away all their Sins, in respect of the guilt of them; they Are not under the law in that respect.
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They see that there is a full righteousness in Jesus Christ, that hath satisfied the law,
They see that there is a full righteousness in jesus christ, that hath satisfied the law,
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and so their sins are done away, that they shall never condemn them. This is one thing.
and so their Sins Are done away, that they shall never condemn them. This is one thing.
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Now a man that walks according to the flesh, he sees not that, neither can see it; for these things are spiritual.
Now a man that walks according to the Flesh, he sees not that, neither can see it; for these things Are spiritual.
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Now take a man that walks according to the flesh, that is, according to the most refined principles of Old Adam, and he alway carries guilt upon his Conscience, he will alway be as a man that is rolling of a Snow-ball, the more he goes on in his service, the more guilt and horrour.
Now take a man that walks according to the Flesh, that is, according to the most refined principles of Old Adam, and he always carries guilt upon his Conscience, he will always be as a man that is rolling of a Snowball, the more he Goes on in his service, the more guilt and horror.
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But a man that walks according to the Spirit, let him be weak or strong, he sees this in some measure (and probably for the most part) that his sins are done away,
But a man that walks according to the Spirit, let him be weak or strong, he sees this in Some measure (and probably for the most part) that his Sins Are done away,
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and that there is no condemnation to him, because he is in Christ, and believes in him:
and that there is no condemnation to him, Because he is in christ, and believes in him:
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therefore as it is Rom. 5. 7. He that is dead is freed from sin, or justified from sin. That is one thing.
Therefore as it is Rom. 5. 7. He that is dead is freed from since, or justified from since. That is one thing.
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Secondly, in all these phrases this is held forth to us (as I understand) that a believer being planted into Christ (for so he looks upon himself) and ingrafted and united to Christ, in respect of the power of sin he accounts it as dead; that is,
Secondly, in all these phrases this is held forth to us (as I understand) that a believer being planted into christ (for so he looks upon himself) and ingrafted and united to christ, in respect of the power of since he accounts it as dead; that is,
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when he sees any sin stirring in him, he considers, I am one with Christ, I am planted with him in his death and resurrection,
when he sees any since stirring in him, he considers, I am one with christ, I am planted with him in his death and resurrection,
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and this sin was condemned when Christ was condemned, and as sure as Christ did die, this sin must die;
and this since was condemned when christ was condemned, and as sure as christ did die, this since must die;
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therefore he looks upon all his sins and lusts, as things that are gasping for life,
Therefore he looks upon all his Sins and Lustiest, as things that Are gasping for life,
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as things that are ready to die, and that will surely die, as surely as Christ did die.
as things that Are ready to die, and that will surely die, as surely as christ did die.
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Another man that walks according to the law, when he sees sin in him, and findes lusts to rise in his soul, he saith as David in another case, Surely I shall one day fall by the hand of Saul;
another man that walks according to the law, when he sees since in him, and finds Lustiest to rise in his soul, he Says as David in Another case, Surely I shall one day fallen by the hand of Saul;
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Surely I shall prove an Hypocrite one time or other, this sin will break my neck,
Surely I shall prove an Hypocrite one time or other, this since will break my neck,
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and so he is discouraged, and his heart is hardened.
and so he is discouraged, and his heart is hardened.
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But a man that is under grace, that walks according to the Gospel, let sin be never so strong and prevalent, he looks on it as a condemned thing, he can triumph over it when it is strongest,
But a man that is under grace, that walks according to the Gospel, let since be never so strong and prevalent, he looks on it as a condemned thing, he can triumph over it when it is Strongest,
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and can say, I know thou must be laid in the grave with Jesus Christ; he reckons himself dead to sin. That is another thing.
and can say, I know thou must be laid in the grave with jesus christ; he reckons himself dead to since. That is Another thing.
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Thirdly, and lastly, from all these expressions here in Rom. 6. we gather this, That surely all those that are under grace,
Thirdly, and lastly, from all these expressions Here in Rom. 6. we gather this, That surely all those that Are under grace,
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or that walk according to the Spirit, in some eminent way are more holy, and more freed from sin then once they were,
or that walk according to the Spirit, in Some eminent Way Are more holy, and more freed from since then once they were,
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and then all those are that walk under the law, in some eminent way I say they are more holy,
and then all those Are that walk under the law, in Some eminent Way I say they Are more holy,
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though I do not say there is no sin in them, for then we should lie, as John saith,
though I do not say there is no since in them, for then we should lie, as John Says,
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but certainly there is a power in their souls against sin, that is exceedingly transcendent in respect of the best moral men, in respect of the exactest men in the world, that walk according to the law:
but Certainly there is a power in their Souls against since, that is exceedingly transcendent in respect of the best moral men, in respect of the Exactest men in the world, that walk according to the law:
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what else is the meaning of all this? Ye are dead to sin, and Sin shall not reign and have dominion over you, and you shall not yield your members as instruments to sin? Shall we turn all this into speculation? No certainly, there is some eminent reall holiness and power against sin that they had not before;
what Else is the meaning of all this? You Are dead to sin, and since shall not Reign and have dominion over you, and you shall not yield your members as Instruments to since? Shall we turn all this into speculation? No Certainly, there is Some eminent real holiness and power against since that they had not before;
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therefore saith he, What pleasure had you in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? those sins that you committed before, you are now ashamed of them.
Therefore Says he, What pleasure had you in those things whereof you Are now ashamed? those Sins that you committed before, you Are now ashamed of them.
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And let me look a little upon my own soul, or appeal to you;
And let me look a little upon my own soul, or appeal to you;
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Take any man or woman that understands what it is to be under the law, what it is to walk according to the Covenant of works and according to the flesh,
Take any man or woman that understands what it is to be under the law, what it is to walk according to the Covenant of works and according to the Flesh,
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and what covenants, and resolutions, and promises, and fastings he had, and let him look upon himself, what he is now since he hath known a little of Christ,
and what Covenants, and resolutions, and promises, and Fastings he had, and let him look upon himself, what he is now since he hath known a little of christ,
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and hath known that he is a justified person, and that he is dead to the law, and the like;
and hath known that he is a justified person, and that he is dead to the law, and the like;
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I appeal to you, whether you do not feel a strange power in your souls, killing and subduing sin, that you never imagined before, or almost hoped to have.
I appeal to you, whither you do not feel a strange power in your Souls, killing and subduing since, that you never imagined before, or almost hoped to have.
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There are some Saints that I know, that when they came to know a little of Jesus Christ, they have found a power to subdue their sins, that they did not hope for in their other condition, they were so strong; it is an eminent power.
There Are Some Saints that I know, that when they Come to know a little of jesus christ, they have found a power to subdue their Sins, that they did not hope for in their other condition, they were so strong; it is an eminent power.
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A poor Saint that sees another tugging, and striving, and wrastling, and bustling with his corruptions, he knows that there is a sweet power in his soul that pulls down the highest and proudest imaginations.
A poor Saint that sees Another tugging, and striving, and wrestling, and bustling with his corruptions, he knows that there is a sweet power in his soul that pulls down the highest and proudest Imaginations.
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As a godly man saith, There is as much difference between a man tha• walks after the flesh, according to the law,
As a godly man Says, There is as much difference between a man tha• walks After the Flesh, according to the law,
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and he that walks according to the Spirit, as between a man that is in a great Lyter,
and he that walks according to the Spirit, as between a man that is in a great Lyter,
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or in a great Boat, that is fast upon the Sand, and there are it may be a dozen or twenty men tugging and striving to get it off, and yet it sticks:
or in a great Boat, that is fast upon the Sand, and there Are it may be a dozen or twenty men tugging and striving to get it off, and yet it sticks:
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and another man that is in a Boat upon the water, and needs onely to hoist sail,
and Another man that is in a Boat upon the water, and needs only to hoist sail,
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and sit down and it is gone, he goes with wind and tide.
and fit down and it is gone, he Goes with wind and tide.
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So a man that walks according to grace, he can go as a childe, and speak loving and plain words to his Father,
So a man that walks according to grace, he can go as a child, and speak loving and plain words to his Father,
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and get power over his sins, that all the howling, and roaring, and crying of another a whole year together cannot do.
and get power over his Sins, that all the howling, and roaring, and crying of Another a Whole year together cannot do.
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It is so, and all you that know what grace is, know it. That is one thing:
It is so, and all you that know what grace is, know it. That is one thing:
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therefore consider this, if thou walk according to the Spirit, thou art dead to sin; that is, in respect of the condemnation and guilt of it, thou hearest that Christ hath fulfilled the law,
Therefore Consider this, if thou walk according to the Spirit, thou art dead to since; that is, in respect of the condemnation and guilt of it, thou Hearst that christ hath fulfilled the law,
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and that sin is done away. And secondly, in respect of the power of it;
and that since is done away. And secondly, in respect of the power of it;
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thou canst look upon it as a dying, gasping thing that must die, and thou canst tread on it through the death of Christ.
thou Canst look upon it as a dying, gasping thing that must die, and thou Canst tread on it through the death of christ.
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Thirdly, thou findest no lust so strong in thy soul, but thou canst ordinarily bring it down;
Thirdly, thou Findest no lust so strong in thy soul, but thou Canst ordinarily bring it down;
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thou canst bring it to the obedience of Jesus Christ:
thou Canst bring it to the Obedience of jesus christ:
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another man may throw his cap at his sins, and be wishing and woulding all the year long,
Another man may throw his cap At his Sins, and be wishing and woulding all the year long,
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but there are strong lusts in his soul that will not out.
but there Are strong Lustiest in his soul that will not out.
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Therefore saith the Apostle, when you walked according to the law, the motions of sin brought forth fruit unto death: inevitably it will be so.
Therefore Says the Apostle, when you walked according to the law, the motions of since brought forth fruit unto death: inevitably it will be so.
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Then further you shall find the fruits of walking according to the Spirit: I will but name them to you, and wish you to consider of them.
Then further you shall find the fruits of walking according to the Spirit: I will but name them to you, and wish you to Consider of them.
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You have many set down in this 8th to the Romans.
You have many Set down in this 8th to the Romans.
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When a man walks according to the Spirit, you shall see this is one fruit of it.
When a man walks according to the Spirit, you shall see this is one fruit of it.
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A Spirit of Adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father. A Spirit of Adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father.
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As many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the Sons of God:
As many as Are led by the Spirit of God, they Are the Sons of God:
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for ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of Adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father. for you have not received the Spirit of bondage again to Fear; but you have received the Spirit of Adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father.
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That is one fruit of it, as soon as a man comes to walk according to the Spirit, he hath not a spirit of bondage any more:
That is one fruit of it, as soon as a man comes to walk according to the Spirit, he hath not a Spirit of bondage any more:
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What is that? It is nothing but this, a temper of soul like a slave, just as you may conceive of a man that is taken Prisoner in Turkie, what temper he is of, he is glad of a Crust of bread,
What is that? It is nothing but this, a temper of soul like a slave, just as you may conceive of a man that is taken Prisoner in Turkey, what temper he is of, he is glad of a Crust of bred,
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and he fears whipping and beating, and (it may be) killing; such is the temper of a mans soul in a spirit of bondage:
and he fears whipping and beating, and (it may be) killing; such is the temper of a men soul in a Spirit of bondage:
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when one is in such a temper that he is alwayes in fear of being whipped and scourged,
when one is in such a temper that he is always in Fear of being whipped and scourged,
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and he hath hard thoughts of God, and he fears that he shall prove an hypocrite, and the like.
and he hath hard thoughts of God, and he fears that he shall prove an hypocrite, and the like.
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Now saith the Apostle we have not that spirit, but we have the Spirit of Adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father;
Now Says the Apostle we have not that Spirit, but we have the Spirit of Adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father;
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that is, there is a sweet temper, such as is in a loving childe to his dear Father, there is a boldness, a love,
that is, there is a sweet temper, such as is in a loving child to his dear Father, there is a boldness, a love,
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and delight, and rejoycing, and a sweetness, &c. This is one fruit of it, therefore as far as thou art under horrour,
and delight, and rejoicing, and a sweetness, etc. This is one fruit of it, Therefore as Far as thou art under horror,
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and moping, and howling, and crying, thou comest short of walking according to the Spirit;
and moping, and howling, and crying, thou Comest short of walking according to the Spirit;
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for thy soul would be alway full of sweetness, in the greatest affliction, if there were a Spirit of Adoption,
for thy soul would be always full of sweetness, in the greatest affliction, if there were a Spirit of Adoption,
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and under the worst sins thou doest commit, though there would be sorrow, yet thou wouldest be full of sweetness and joy. That is one thing.
and under the worst Sins thou dost commit, though there would be sorrow, yet thou Wouldst be full of sweetness and joy. That is one thing.
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Again, another fruit and consequent of it, is that the Spirit of God bears witness with our Spirits, that we are the children of God.
Again, Another fruit and consequent of it, is that the Spirit of God bears witness with our Spirits, that we Are the children of God.
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If thou wilt be led by the Spirit, and walk after the Spirit, the Spirit of God will witness with thy spirit that thou art the childe of God.
If thou wilt be led by the Spirit, and walk After the Spirit, the Spirit of God will witness with thy Spirit that thou art the child of God.
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What is that? the meaning of it is this (as I understand) the Spirit of God will raise up my spirit to be able to see and know that I am the childe of God,
What is that? the meaning of it is this (as I understand) the Spirit of God will raise up my Spirit to be able to see and know that I am the child of God,
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for the spirit of a man knows the natural things of a man, and no more;
for the Spirit of a man knows the natural things of a man, and no more;
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but the Spirit of God witnesseth with my spirit, that I am the childe of God;
but the Spirit of God Witnesseth with my Spirit, that I am the child of God;
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that is, he raiseth up my spirit, whereby I may see and know that I am the childe of God;
that is, he Raiseth up my Spirit, whereby I may see and know that I am the child of God;
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that as before by my own spirit I was able to know whether I were poor or rich,
that as before by my own Spirit I was able to know whither I were poor or rich,
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whether I were sick or well, whether I were beloved or hated:
whither I were sick or well, whither I were Beloved or hated:
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so now my spirit is raised up by the Spirit of God, I am able to reflect upon my self spiritually,
so now my Spirit is raised up by the Spirit of God, I am able to reflect upon my self spiritually,
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and look upon my self as beloved, and chosen, and holy, and called, and justified, and this is a spiritual way.
and look upon my self as Beloved, and chosen, and holy, and called, and justified, and this is a spiritual Way.
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Thirdly, here is another expression of it, and that is, an earnest hope, or expectation of the glory that is to be revealed.
Thirdly, Here is Another expression of it, and that is, an earnest hope, or expectation of the glory that is to be revealed.
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I finde, and observe little of that to be in Professors, and I have oft marvelled at it,
I find, and observe little of that to be in Professors, and I have oft marveled At it,
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and the reason is, Because they have not the Spirit of Adoption, and walk not fully according to the Spirit,
and the reason is, Because they have not the Spirit of Adoption, and walk not Fully according to the Spirit,
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therefore they are not filled with those expectations, and those earnest desires, that the Saints were ordinarily in the Primitive times.
Therefore they Are not filled with those Expectations, and those earnest Desires, that the Saints were ordinarily in the Primitive times.
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Saith the Apostle in this Chapter, The creature groaneth, and desires to be delivered:
Says the Apostle in this Chapter, The creature Groaneth, and Desires to be Delivered:
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and not onely they, but we our selves which have the first-fruits of the Spirit, we groan within our selves, waiting for the Adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. and not only they, but we our selves which have the Firstfruits of the Spirit, we groan within our selves, waiting for the Adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
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The meaning is, there is no man knows what that glory is that is to be revealed,
The meaning is, there is no man knows what that glory is that is to be revealed,
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nor no man what it is to look for it, and expect it.
nor no man what it is to look for it, and expect it.
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The word in the Original is (as one saith) as a woman looks for deliverance when her pains are on her:
The word in the Original is (as one Says) as a woman looks for deliverance when her pains Are on her:
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Oh! she would fain be delivered;
Oh! she would fain be Delivered;
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or as a man in Prison that looks for his Friend out of a window, he puts out his head and looks,
or as a man in Prison that looks for his Friend out of a window, he puts out his head and looks,
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but he cannot get out, though he fain would.
but he cannot get out, though he fain would.
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Such an earnest hope, and expectation, and desire there is in the Saints that walk according to the Spirit, to see Jesus Christ come,
Such an earnest hope, and expectation, and desire there is in the Saints that walk according to the Spirit, to see jesus christ come,
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and to enjoy that glory that is to be revealed. There are many more expressions there, that are the fruits of it;
and to enjoy that glory that is to be revealed. There Are many more expressions there, that Are the fruits of it;
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as the spirit of supplication, ver. 26. and there is also a triumphing over all our spiritual enemies, ver. 31. What shall we say 〈 … 〉 God be with us, who can be against us? &c, And then there is an absolute dependance upon God for all things;
as the Spirit of supplication, ver. 26. and there is also a triumphing over all our spiritual enemies, ver. 31. What shall we say 〈 … 〉 God be with us, who can be against us? etc., And then there is an absolute dependence upon God for all things;
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He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him give us all things? And then there is also a patient suffering of all afflictions:He that spared not his own Son, but Delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him give us all things? And then there is also a patient suffering of all afflictions:
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saith the Apostle, ver. 18. I reckon that the sufferings of this present time, are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed.
Says the Apostle, ver. 18. I reckon that the sufferings of this present time, Are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed.
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And then there is lastly, an absolute eternal union with Jesus Christ, in respect of his love, I am perswaded that neither death,
And then there is lastly, an absolute Eternal Union with jesus christ, in respect of his love, I am persuaded that neither death,
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nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor any thing shall ever be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. nor life, nor Angels, nor principalities, nor any thing shall ever be able to separate us from the love of God which is in christ jesus our Lord.
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These are the expressions of the fruits of the Spirit of God in the Soul, when men walk according to the Spirit, when they walk according to grace.
These Are the expressions of the fruits of the Spirit of God in the Soul, when men walk according to the Spirit, when they walk according to grace.
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Take a man that walks according to the flesh, or according to the law, you shall finde none of these kinde of things in his soul. So much concerning that Use.
Take a man that walks according to the Flesh, or according to the law, you shall find none of these kind of things in his soul. So much Concerning that Use.
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Ʋse 3. In the next place, as this Doctrine is a Touchstone, whereby you may try and judge of mens persons;Ʋse 3. In the next place, as this Doctrine is a Touchstone, whereby you may try and judge of men's Persons;
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so hereby also you may try your services and actions. I say this is a rule whereby you may come to know what your services are, what worth is in them.
so hereby also you may try your services and actions. I say this is a Rule whereby you may come to know what your services Are, what worth is in them.
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For as they onely are Saints, who walk according to the Spirit (let the world judge how they will) and those that walk carnally, according to the flesh, according to the law, are not Saints:
For as they only Are Saints, who walk according to the Spirit (let the world judge how they will) and those that walk carnally, according to the Flesh, according to the law, Are not Saints:
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so I say those actions or services of ours, that proceed from the spirit of God, they are only pleasing to God,
so I say those actions or services of ours, that proceed from the Spirit of God, they Are only pleasing to God,
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and those that proceed from the flesh, from Old Adam, they are not pleasing to him.
and those that proceed from the Flesh, from Old Adam, they Are not pleasing to him.
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Now I say, by this we may try our services and actions, as well as our persons;
Now I say, by this we may try our services and actions, as well as our Persons;
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for there is the same reason for both, in all my actions, all that I expect from them, is that they be pleasing to God:
for there is the same reason for both, in all my actions, all that I expect from them, is that they be pleasing to God:
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that is the end of all that we do;
that is the end of all that we do;
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for they cannot justifie us that is done already, or if it be not they cannot do it,
for they cannot justify us that is done already, or if it be not they cannot do it,
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but all is to be pleasing to God.
but all is to be pleasing to God.
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Now then the main Rule by which I am to judge of my actions, it is this, not to judge of them according as they are plausible to men,
Now then the main Rule by which I am to judge of my actions, it is this, not to judge of them according as they Are plausible to men,
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or according as they have affection or enlargement in them (as we call it) but we are to judge of our actions chiefly (if not principally) by the principle that they flow from,
or according as they have affection or enlargement in them (as we call it) but we Are to judge of our actions chiefly (if not principally) by the principle that they flow from,
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if it be the weakest and meanest action, if it be the least sigh, or prayer,
if it be the Weakest and Meanest actium, if it be the least sighs, or prayer,
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if it proceed from the New Adam, the Lord Jesus, it is sweet and pleasing to God, it is an acceptable sacrifice.
if it proceed from the New Adam, the Lord jesus, it is sweet and pleasing to God, it is an acceptable sacrifice.
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But if it be the most glorious thing in the world, if it proceed from Old Adam, not only from sinful Adam, but from naturall Adam, as he is called the naturall man, 1 Cor. 15. I say that that riseth from natural wisdome,
But if it be the most glorious thing in the world, if it proceed from Old Adam, not only from sinful Adam, but from natural Adam, as he is called the natural man, 1 Cor. 15. I say that that Riseth from natural Wisdom,
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and invention, and understanding, and memory, &c it is but flesh, and whatsoever is born of flesh is flesh, and as we say, Pepper is Pepper, that is, it is dear;
and invention, and understanding, and memory, etc. it is but Flesh, and whatsoever is born of Flesh is Flesh, and as we say, Pepper is Pepper, that is, it is dear;
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so flesh is flesh, that is, it is a filthy abominable thing to God:
so Flesh is Flesh, that is, it is a filthy abominable thing to God:
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as it is in this Chapter, They that walk according to the flesh cannot please God;
as it is in this Chapter, They that walk according to the Flesh cannot please God;
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So that that is born of the flesh, that service that ariseth from the flesh, that is done from the flesh, cannot please God.
So that that is born of the Flesh, that service that arises from the Flesh, that is done from the Flesh, cannot please God.
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But you will say, Cannot the actions that proceed from the principles of natural Adam be pleasing to God? — Every man knows that of corrupt Adam cannot;But you will say, Cannot the actions that proceed from the principles of natural Adam be pleasing to God? — Every man knows that of corrupt Adam cannot;
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but cannot that of natural Adam? As a man may pray meerly by a naturall wit,
but cannot that of natural Adam? As a man may pray merely by a natural wit,
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and bravely to please man, and to please himself, and he may Preach by a natural wit,
and bravely to please man, and to please himself, and he may Preach by a natural wit,
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and do other Exercises, and do them finely, cannot they be pleasing to God?
and doe other Exercises, and do them finely, cannot they be pleasing to God?
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No, this is a certain rule, that there is nothing that comes from flesh, from a principle of Old Adam, whether it be naturally good or evil, there is nothing whether from pure Adam, or from corrupt Adam, that is pleasing to God.
No, this is a certain Rule, that there is nothing that comes from Flesh, from a principle of Old Adam, whither it be naturally good or evil, there is nothing whither from pure Adam, or from corrupt Adam, that is pleasing to God.
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The reason is this, Because, as it is Gen. 3. 5. that when Adam sinned against God, you know his punishment was that he should die:
The reason is this, Because, as it is Gen. 3. 5. that when Adam sinned against God, you know his punishment was that he should die:
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he was not to eat, or touch the forbidden fruit, lest he should die. Now when Adam eat of that fruit, you know the Curse came upon him:
he was not to eat, or touch the forbidden fruit, lest he should die. Now when Adam eat of that fruit, you know the Curse Come upon him:
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and in reference to this you shall finde those phrases in this Epistle, Whosoever walks according to the flesh shall die;
and in Referente to this you shall find those phrases in this Epistle, Whosoever walks according to the Flesh shall die;
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whosoever walks as Old Adam, is in the state of the old Curse, He shall die: and, O miserable man, who shall deliver me from this body of death.
whosoever walks as Old Adam, is in the state of the old Curse, He shall die: and, Oh miserable man, who shall deliver me from this body of death.
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He calls it a body of death, alluding to the main Curse of Old Adam, which was that he should die.
He calls it a body of death, alluding to the main Curse of Old Adam, which was that he should die.
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Now when the Lord said that Adam should die for sin, conceive not that the meaning is onely, that he should die personally, that his person now should be subject to the wrath of God, to damnation of soul and body for ever in Hell;
Now when the Lord said that Adam should die for since, conceive not that the meaning is only, that he should die personally, that his person now should be Subject to the wrath of God, to damnation of soul and body for ever in Hell;
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that is not the onely meaning of it:
that is not the only meaning of it:
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it is true, he fell under that, but the meaning is this also, that whole Adam, Adam as thou art a publick person thou shalt die;
it is true, he fell under that, but the meaning is this also, that Whole Adam, Adam as thou art a public person thou shalt die;
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that whereas I made and appointed thee to be the Spring and Foundation of all Mankinde,
that whereas I made and appointed thee to be the Spring and Foundation of all Mankind,
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and every man in the world is to have thy Image on him, and I have filled thee with righteousness,
and every man in the world is to have thy Image on him, and I have filled thee with righteousness,
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and wisdome, and good things, that may tend much to thy happiness;
and Wisdom, and good things, that may tend much to thy happiness;
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and thy posterity, that thou mayest derive a principle to them to be like thee in good,
and thy posterity, that thou Mayest derive a principle to them to be like thee in good,
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and to be pleasing to me.
and to be pleasing to me.
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But when Adam sinned, now saith God, thou shalt die, I made thee a happy Creature,
But when Adam sinned, now Says God, thou shalt die, I made thee a happy Creature,
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and put abundance of excellencies in thee for thy self, and thy posterity, as a publick person;
and put abundance of excellencies in thee for thy self, and thy posterity, as a public person;
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but now thou hast sinned, and extinguished all that good:
but now thou hast sinned, and extinguished all that good:
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Now I will blast them all, thy wisdome, and thy righteousness, thy soul, and thy body, thy very being, Adam shall die.
Now I will blast them all, thy Wisdom, and thy righteousness, thy soul, and thy body, thy very being, Adam shall die.
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Thy person as thou art a private man, and as thou art a publick man, soul and body, flesh and bone, all that is in thee,
Thy person as thou art a private man, and as thou art a public man, soul and body, Flesh and bone, all that is in thee,
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and all that comes from thee, shall die.
and all that comes from thee, shall die.
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This is that great Curse that God laid on him, a Curse of a great extent.
This is that great Curse that God laid on him, a Curse of a great extent.
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Therefore I say, whatsoever now ariseth from the sons of Adam, that springs from Old Adam, be it good or evil, it is condemned to die, it must die, it cannot please God.
Therefore I say, whatsoever now arises from the Sons of Adam, that springs from Old Adam, be it good or evil, it is condemned to die, it must die, it cannot please God.
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As Adam when he had eaten the forbidden fruit, the Lord set an Angel with a Sword to keep the Garden, that he should come in no more.
As Adam when he had eaten the forbidden fruit, the Lord Set an Angel with a Sword to keep the Garden, that he should come in no more.
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Just so now since Adams fall, the Lord hath set a Sword as it were to keep men from all the Principles of Adam, that those things shall never please God any more.
Just so now since Adams fallen, the Lord hath Set a Sword as it were to keep men from all the Principles of Adam, that those things shall never please God any more.
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Or I may say of it as Joshua speaks of Jericho, when he had pulled down and destroyed it, Cursed be the man that buildeth this City any more.
Or I may say of it as joshua speaks of Jericho, when he had pulled down and destroyed it, Cursed be the man that builds this city any more.
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So when God pulled down Adam for sin, the Lord laid that Curse upon him, that he should never be a blessing that way any more, God would never look on him,
So when God pulled down Adam for since, the Lord laid that Curse upon him, that he should never be a blessing that Way any more, God would never look on him,
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or any thing that should come from him any more; God would bethink himself of another way, but that way he would not meddle with.
or any thing that should come from him any more; God would bethink himself of Another Way, but that Way he would not meddle with.
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But now this is our fault, we are still going to build Jericho again;
But now this is our fault, we Are still going to built Jericho again;
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we are every man more apt to righteousness then to sin, such a righteousness as it is;
we Are every man more apt to righteousness then to since, such a righteousness as it is;
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we are apt to go and build up the ruines of Old Adam, when we go about the service of God,
we Are apt to go and built up the ruins of Old Adam, when we go about the service of God,
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and to do any thing for him:
and to do any thing for him:
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Or as the people of Israel, Deut. 1. God bids them Arise, and go into Canaan, and then they would not;
Or as the people of Israel, Deuteronomy 1. God bids them Arise, and go into Canaan, and then they would not;
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but by and by they would go, and then God tells them they should never go:
but by and by they would go, and then God tells them they should never go:
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So the time was that we might have gone the way of Old Adam, when God made him righteous;
So the time was that we might have gone the Way of Old Adam, when God made him righteous;
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if we had continued so, it had been well, and the more we had endeavoured to be righteous that way, the more blessed we had been.
if we had continued so, it had been well, and the more we had endeavoured to be righteous that Way, the more blessed we had been.
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But now we are fallen, and God hath cursed Adam to die:
But now we Are fallen, and God hath cursed Adam to die:
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now any one that goes that way is cursed, that goes about to repair those old ruines;
now any one that Goes that Way is cursed, that Goes about to repair those old ruins;
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no, saith God, do not now anger me in seeking to be holy in that way as Old Adam was:
no, Says God, do not now anger me in seeking to be holy in that Way as Old Adam was:
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We must labour now to go a new way, and get the New Adam Jesus Christ into our souls.
We must labour now to go a new Way, and get the New Adam jesus christ into our Souls.
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This is the reason why (as it is clear in 1 Cor. 15.) men must die,
This is the reason why (as it is clear in 1 Cor. 15.) men must die,
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why godly men must die as well as the wicked, It is appointed to all men to die.
why godly men must die as well as the wicked, It is appointed to all men to die.
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Why so? The reason is this, Because God in Paradise condemned old Adam wholly to die;
Why so? The reason is this, Because God in Paradise condemned old Adam wholly to die;
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therefore Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdome of God, no piece of old Adam: therefore he being a publick person,
Therefore Flesh and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God, no piece of old Adam: Therefore he being a public person,
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and we in him, that Curse must be fulfilled, and we must die.
and we in him, that Curse must be fulfilled, and we must die.
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All that belongs to old Adam must die one time or other, Nolens volens. Therefore as we bear the Image of old Adam, though we have some beginnings of new Adam, yet because we have the disposition of old Adam (I speak not of sin,
All that belongs to old Adam must die one time or other, Nolens volens. Therefore as we bear the Image of old Adam, though we have Some beginnings of new Adam, yet Because we have the disposition of old Adam (I speak not of since,
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but) of natural Adam, we are earthly as Adam was;
but) of natural Adam, we Are earthly as Adam was;
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therefore we must lay down this flesh and body, because of that great Curse in Paradise, that Adam should die,
Therefore we must lay down this Flesh and body, Because of that great Curse in Paradise, that Adam should die,
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and all that are of him.
and all that Are of him.
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Quest.
Quest.
n1.
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But you will say, Why then doth not corruption (that is a part of old Adam) die in the wicked in Hell? You say whole Adam, corrupt Adam, and natural Adam must die? Now the wicked in Hell, they have sin and corruption world without end;But you will say, Why then does not corruption (that is a part of old Adam) die in the wicked in Hell? You say Whole Adam, corrupt Adam, and natural Adam must die? Now the wicked in Hell, they have since and corruption world without end;
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for Cain is a Murtherer, and Judas is a Traytor to this time.
for Cain is a Murderer, and Judas is a Traitor to this time.
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Answ. It is true, that corrupt Adam in the Saints must die;
Answer It is true, that corrupt Adam in the Saints must die;
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but that comes not by the curse, but it is by Christ, and is a blessing;
but that comes not by the curse, but it is by christ, and is a blessing;
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and that corrupt Adam, sinful Adam, lives for ever in them in Hell, it is a part of the Curse;
and that corrupt Adam, sinful Adam, lives for ever in them in Hell, it is a part of the Curse;
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for, to live in sin, is to die properly.
for, to live in since, is to die properly.
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Now in that we shall have this flesh and blood dissolved, and shall have natural wisdome and the like all dashed out, therein we are common with them, that is of the Curse,
Now in that we shall have this Flesh and blood dissolved, and shall have natural Wisdom and the like all dashed out, therein we Are Common with them, that is of the Curse,
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though God after (by an after-game, as we may speak with reverence) turned it to a blessing.
though God After (by an aftergame, as we may speak with Reverence) turned it to a blessing.
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But for the dying of corruption in us, that is the blessing of Jesus Christ, and no curse.
But for the dying of corruption in us, that is the blessing of jesus christ, and no curse.
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It is a curse, to live in sin;
It is a curse, to live in since;
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therefore though Adam be wholly to dye, yet the wicked continue in sin, World without end,
Therefore though Adam be wholly to die, yet the wicked continue in since, World without end,
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even in Hell. I mean there are the sins of the heart at the least.
even in Hell. I mean there Are the Sins of the heart At the least.
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And in those places of the New Testament I conceive the holy Ghost alludes to this,
And in those places of the New Testament I conceive the holy Ghost alludes to this,
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as that in Rom. 8. They that walk after the flesh shall dye:
as that in Rom. 8. They that walk After the Flesh shall die:
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Why doth he not say the plague of God shall come on them, but they shall dye? It is as if he had said, doe you not remember that God threatened a curse in Paradise to flesh, and he that walks after that shall dye;
Why does he not say the plague of God shall come on them, but they shall die? It is as if he had said, do you not Remember that God threatened a curse in Paradise to Flesh, and he that walks After that shall die;
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for God hath said, Flesh, and Adam shall dye.
for God hath said, Flesh, and Adam shall die.
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And so Rom. 7. Who shall deliver me from this body of death? that is, from this body that God hath condemned to dye.
And so Rom. 7. Who shall deliver me from this body of death? that is, from this body that God hath condemned to die.
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Therefore I say whatsoever spirngs in us, and comes from us, from old Adam, it is a dead thing, that God cursed even in paradice,
Therefore I say whatsoever spirngs in us, and comes from us, from old Adam, it is a dead thing, that God cursed even in paradise,
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and therfore cannot be acceptable to him.
and Therefore cannot be acceptable to him.
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Take the best piece of old Adam, and offer it to God, and it is as that strange fire that Nadab and Abihu offered, it cannot please God.
Take the best piece of old Adam, and offer it to God, and it is as that strange fire that Nadab and Abihu offered, it cannot please God.
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Let me give you one chief instance that makes my heart bleed when I think of it.
Let me give you one chief instance that makes my heart bleed when I think of it.
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That thing that you call Divinity, or those that you call Divines, they are good words of themselves;
That thing that you call Divinity, or those that you call Divines, they Are good words of themselves;
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for John is called the Divine: but that which you call Divinity, which is the great Idol of the World, it is nothing but old Adam, a kind of godliness learned in a naturall way, a man learned after the old Adam as we learn Logick,
for John is called the Divine: but that which you call Divinity, which is the great Idol of the World, it is nothing but old Adam, a kind of godliness learned in a natural Way, a man learned After the old Adam as we Learn Logic,
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or other things in the Universities; and such a one comes and scatters this among people, and this you call Divinity,
or other things in the Universities; and such a one comes and scatters this among people, and this you call Divinity,
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and he is a Divine, and yet this is abominable to God.
and he is a Divine, and yet this is abominable to God.
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And that is the reason why there are many Divines that preach excellently, and yet God curseth it,
And that is the reason why there Are many Divines that preach excellently, and yet God Curseth it,
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Why? It is old Adams wisedome, and invention, and brave parts, but God curseth the soule;
Why? It is old Adams Wisdom, and invention, and brave parts, but God Curseth the soul;
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he curseth that Fig tree that it shall bring forth no more.
he Curseth that Fig tree that it shall bring forth no more.
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O Beloved that we would not suffer our selves as Children (I had almost said as fooles) to be carried on wheeling in a Profession of Religion,
Oh beloved that we would not suffer our selves as Children (I had almost said as Fools) to be carried on wheeling in a Profession of Religion,
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and to think it enough to carry it plausibly in duties, in observing Fast-dayes, and dayes of Humiliation, &c. But that thou and I may be content to let all the Professors in the Town to go before us that way, let them be more gallant Professors in outward performances in all they do:
and to think it enough to carry it plausibly in duties, in observing Fast days, and days of Humiliation, etc. But that thou and I may be content to let all the Professors in the Town to go before us that Way, let them be more gallant Professors in outward performances in all they do:
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let it be thy care and mine to glean the Spirit of God after them; let people say there is such a man made such a brave piece of work,
let it be thy care and mine to glean the Spirit of God After them; let people say there is such a man made such a brave piece of work,
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and such a man prayed excellent well, and prayed so long;
and such a man prayed excellent well, and prayed so long;
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let us pass by these things, and if I can do a little from the Spirit of Jesus Christ;
let us pass by these things, and if I can do a little from the Spirit of jesus christ;
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and if God will frame my heart from the Lord Christ, and his Spirit, to speak a few words to my Father, this is all I care for. And so for other things.
and if God will frame my heart from the Lord christ, and his Spirit, to speak a few words to my Father, this is all I care for. And so for other things.
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Therefore I beseech you, let this sink into you.
Therefore I beseech you, let this sink into you.
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That makes you proud, that you cannot rule your hearts, but you are lifted up with pride,
That makes you proud, that you cannot Rule your hearts, but you Are lifted up with pride,
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when you have done duties, it is because every fine thing you do from old Adam makes you proud, you take all in the bulk,
when you have done duties, it is Because every fine thing you do from old Adam makes you proud, you take all in the bulk,
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and consider not whence you do things, you consider not how much of the old Adam or of the new there is in your Prayers and duties.
and Consider not whence you do things, you Consider not how much of the old Adam or of the new there is in your Prayers and duties.
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Therefore, let this be an universal, eternal rule, to know the worth of all your services and actions by, whatsoever is of the flesh is flesh,
Therefore, let this be an universal, Eternal Rule, to know the worth of all your services and actions by, whatsoever is of the Flesh is Flesh,
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and whatsoever of my Preaching, and of your praying, and lending, and giving, and of your publick actions,
and whatsoever of my Preaching, and of your praying, and lending, and giving, and of your public actions,
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if it be not from a Spiritual Principle, from Jesus Christ, according to the Gospel planted in you, it is of old Adam, and it is condemned: labour to leave that.
if it be not from a Spiritual Principle, from jesus christ, according to the Gospel planted in you, it is of old Adam, and it is condemned: labour to leave that.
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Ʋse 4. I shall conclude with one word more, and that is this, That this being so, that this is to walk according to the Spirit;Ʋse 4. I shall conclude with one word more, and that is this, That this being so, that this is to walk according to the Spirit;
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Then we should long very much for the fulfilling of those Prophesies and Promises that God hath made unto us concerning the latter times.
Then we should long very much for the fulfilling of those prophecies and Promises that God hath made unto us Concerning the latter times.
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There is no Saint almost now, that I know, but expects glorious times, onely one Saint thinks that the glory of the Saints shall be in this thing,
There is no Saint almost now, that I know, but expects glorious times, only one Saint thinks that the glory of the Saints shall be in this thing,
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and another in that thing, but every Saint expects continually the fulfilling of those Prophesies and Promises set down in the latter end of the Revelations, and they are glorious ones, whatsoever the meaning of them is,
and Another in that thing, but every Saint expects continually the fulfilling of those prophecies and Promises Set down in the latter end of the Revelations, and they Are glorious ones, whatsoever the meaning of them is,
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and I think the chief thing there promised which shall be the height of our happiness, that the New Jerusalem shall come down from heaven, mistake me not,
and I think the chief thing there promised which shall be the height of our happiness, that the New Jerusalem shall come down from heaven, mistake me not,
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though it be a consequent, yet it is not chiefly and properly such a way of Government, this,
though it be a consequent, yet it is not chiefly and properly such a Way of Government, this,
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or that, or the other way, though it be true that Government will follow upon it,
or that, or the other Way, though it be true that Government will follow upon it,
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yet if the meaning of it were onely to Reform our Churches, (though that were a blessing) or that Christ should come,
yet if the meaning of it were only to Reform our Churches, (though that were a blessing) or that christ should come,
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and reign here temporally, and give us Inheritances, and Riches, and the like, truly a Saint would not long much for these things.
and Reign Here temporally, and give us Inheritances, and Riches, and the like, truly a Saint would not long much for these things.
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But the New Jerusalem shall come down from heaven, and abundance of blessings that shall go along with it.
But the New Jerusalem shall come down from heaven, and abundance of blessings that shall go along with it.
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What is that? The meaning of it is, we shall have the light of the Gospel clearly revealed unto us,
What is that? The meaning of it is, we shall have the Light of the Gospel clearly revealed unto us,
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and we shall have Gospel-principles fully put into our souls, which by Antichrist, by Babylon, we have been sednced of these thirteen or fourteen hundred years.
and we shall have gospel principles Fully put into our Souls, which by Antichrist, by Babylon, we have been sednced of these thirteen or fourteen hundred Years.
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For that was the mischief of Antichrist, he hath kept us all his reign under the Old Testament with Altars,
For that was the mischief of Antichrist, he hath kept us all his Reign under the Old Testament with Altars,
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and Sacrifices, and Priests, and I know not what:
and Sacrifices, and Priests, and I know not what:
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every thing just as they used under Moses, and we are not wholly gone out of Antichrist yet.
every thing just as they used under Moses, and we Are not wholly gone out of Antichrist yet.
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But the Lord will send a light into our hearts, to know the truth in the power and to square our hearts to it.
But the Lord will send a Light into our hearts, to know the truth in the power and to square our hearts to it.
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For that is New Jerusalem, if you compare it with Heb. 12. where the holy Jerusalem, the heavenly Jerusalem is clearly opposite to Mount Sinai: So compare it with Gal. 4. he tells us that Jerusalem which is above is the mother of us all;
For that is New Jerusalem, if you compare it with Hebrew 12. where the holy Jerusalem, the heavenly Jerusalem is clearly opposite to Mount Sinai: So compare it with Gal. 4. he tells us that Jerusalem which is above is the mother of us all;
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that is, the Covenant of grace, and the principles thereof in the souls of men.
that is, the Covenant of grace, and the principles thereof in the Souls of men.
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Therefore I wish that the Lord would set your hearts and mine longing after that, that we may have more of the spirit of the Gospel,
Therefore I wish that the Lord would Set your hearts and mine longing After that, that we may have more of the Spirit of the Gospel,
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and of the Principles of the New Testament in us; and then for matter of Government of Churches, those things would follow.
and of the Principles of the New Testament in us; and then for matter of Government of Churches, those things would follow.
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For to set up Government and Discipline before this comes into the soule, truely it is to build Castles in the ayre;
For to Set up Government and Discipline before this comes into the soul, truly it is to built Castles in the air;
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for let a man take us, and frame us in the Independent, or Presbyterian way, in what way he will,
for let a man take us, and frame us in the Independent, or Presbyterian Way, in what Way he will,
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unlesse the Principles of Jesus Christ in the Gospel be spiritually planted, it will be a fleshly Independent, and a fleshly Presbyterian service.
unless the Principles of jesus christ in the Gospel be spiritually planted, it will be a fleshly Independent, and a fleshly Presbyterian service.
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Therefore labour chiefly for that, and pray the Lord to fulfil that, and then your Government whatsoever it shall be God will reveale it more fully.
Therefore labour chiefly for that, and pray the Lord to fulfil that, and then your Government whatsoever it shall be God will reveal it more Fully.
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People are now generally going to build and order Churches, and I know not what,
People Are now generally going to built and order Churches, and I know not what,
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unlesse the spirit (of the New Testament) govern in the New Testament, it is a vain thing;
unless the Spirit (of the New Testament) govern in the New Testament, it is a vain thing;
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for if we have our former fleshly hearts, that walke according to the law, and according to the flesh, all the Government in the World will never doe us good,
for if we have our former fleshly hearts, that walk according to the law, and according to the Flesh, all the Government in the World will never do us good,
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because God hath cursed flesh, and it will never be regulated, and brought to good.
Because God hath cursed Flesh, and it will never be regulated, and brought to good.
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And this also should move us exceedingly to long for the comming of Jesus Christ to glory,
And this also should move us exceedingly to long for the coming of jesus christ to glory,
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for his comming to us, or our comming to him, and the reason of that you shall have in 1 Cor. 15. 49. a glorious word that hath dwelt much in my thoughts.
for his coming to us, or our coming to him, and the reason of that you shall have in 1 Cor. 15. 49. a glorious word that hath dwelled much in my thoughts.
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I told you the reason why every man must dye a naturall death, because of that absolute grand curse that Adam did fall in as a publick person,
I told you the reason why every man must die a natural death, Because of that absolute grand curse that Adam did fallen in as a public person,
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and we being from him we must dye. Now here is the comfort of it;
and we being from him we must die. Now Here is the Comfort of it;
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a blessed word it is, As we have born the image of the earthly, so we shall bear also the image of the heavenly;
a blessed word it is, As we have born the image of the earthly, so we shall bear also the image of the heavenly;
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that is, when the redemption of our bodies comes, at the day of Christ, then as we have borne the Image of the earthly,
that is, when the redemption of our bodies comes, At the day of christ, then as we have born the Image of the earthly,
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so we shall bear the Image of the heavenly. so we shall bear the Image of the heavenly.
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We have born hitherto, and do beare the Image of naturall Adam, we are all his Sons and his Daughters, just like him in our wisdom and understandings,
We have born hitherto, and do bear the Image of natural Adam, we Are all his Sons and his Daughters, just like him in our Wisdom and understandings,
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and bodies, and soules, poore earthly creatures, naturall, frail creatures we are, and by that curse that was layd upon him we must all dye,
and bodies, and Souls, poor earthly creatures, natural, frail creatures we Are, and by that curse that was laid upon him we must all die,
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and lay downe these earthly Tabernacles, these earthly creatures must be dissolved:
and lay down these earthly Tabernacles, these earthly creatures must be dissolved:
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As we have born the Image of the earthly, not only as we have born the Image of old Adam, sin and wickednesse, and pride, and frowardnesse;As we have born the Image of the earthly, not only as we have born the Image of old Adam, since and wickedness, and pride, and frowardness;
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so now we shall bear the Image of the new, not only in respect of grace,
so now we shall bear the Image of the new, not only in respect of grace,
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and holinesse, and righteousnesse, that if I be in him all those corruptions of nature shall out,
and holiness, and righteousness, that if I be in him all those corruptions of nature shall out,
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and I shall have a new nature. That is true, but that is not all;
and I shall have a new nature. That is true, but that is not all;
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but as I wholly beare the Image and shape of old Adam, his body, and soule,
but as I wholly bear the Image and shape of old Adam, his body, and soul,
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and senses, and all those must dye;
and Senses, and all those must die;
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so when these bodies shall be raised, we shall as absolutely, and largely beare the Image of the new Adam the Lord Jesus in our body & senses,
so when these bodies shall be raised, we shall as absolutely, and largely bear the Image of the new Adam the Lord jesus in our body & Senses,
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and all our whole man, soule and body, in respect of substance as well as quality;
and all our Whole man, soul and body, in respect of substance as well as quality;
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we shall bear the Image of the second Adam as lively and in as large an extent as ever wee bore the Image of the earthly Adam. Therefore that is a great comfort;
we shall bear the Image of the second Adam as lively and in as large an extent as ever we boar the Image of the earthly Adam. Therefore that is a great Comfort;
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I will tell you why, because it is not onely the sinfulnesse of a Christian that troubles him,
I will tell you why, Because it is not only the sinfulness of a Christian that Troubles him,
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but his earthinesse, so many distempers, and troubles, that it is a misery, the spirit is willing but the flesh is weake, there is so much weaknesse,
but his earthiness, so many distempers, and Troubles, that it is a misery, the Spirit is willing but the Flesh is weak, there is so much weakness,
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and earthinesse, and frailty, somtimes a mans heart is right for God, yet his head akes,
and earthiness, and frailty, sometimes a men heart is right for God, yet his head akes,
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or his stomack is full of wind, or he is weary, and wants sleep, there is some frailty or other.
or his stomach is full of wind, or he is weary, and Wants sleep, there is Some frailty or other.
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This is all earthly Adam; all this shall be gone, and this kind of body and soul shall be altered and changed to the Image of the blessed second Adam, we shall put off our earthiness as well as our sinfulness,
This is all earthly Adam; all this shall be gone, and this kind of body and soul shall be altered and changed to the Image of the blessed second Adam, we shall put off our earthiness as well as our sinfulness,
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and have his blessed compleat image.
and have his blessed complete image.
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Now how glorious that shall be, as you never saw the first Adam, but onely by hear-say,
Now how glorious that shall be, as you never saw the First Adam, but only by hearsay,
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and by reading the word of God, so you have not seen the second Adam, but you may partly know by the manifestation of his glory on earth, you have heard much of his glory, We saw his glory as of the only begotten Son of God;
and by reading the word of God, so you have not seen the second Adam, but you may partly know by the manifestation of his glory on earth, you have herd much of his glory, We saw his glory as of the only begotten Son of God;
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we shall then see him, Phil. 3. 19. Our conversation is in Heaven, from whence we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall change our vile bodies:
we shall then see him, Philip 3. 19. Our Conversation is in Heaven, from whence we look for the Saviour, the Lord jesus christ, who shall change our vile bodies:
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He meanes vile, not onely in respect of sinfulness, but of dustiness, of earthyness and weakness;
He means vile, not only in respect of sinfulness, but of dustiness, of earthyness and weakness;
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that they may be like his glorious body, according to his mighty working whereby he is able to subdue all things to himselfe; that they may be like his glorious body, according to his mighty working whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself;
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that is, according to his usuall manner of working he can doe what he will in Heaven and Earth.
that is, according to his usual manner of working he can do what he will in Heaven and Earth.
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We cannot conceive what an image we shall have upon our bodies and souls, but according to his wisdome and mighty power whereby he is able to subdue all things, he will do it.
We cannot conceive what an image we shall have upon our bodies and Souls, but according to his Wisdom and mighty power whereby he is able to subdue all things, he will do it.
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Therefore let me tell you this, I finde few or none that have those lively expectations in these times of that glory that is to be revealed, that the Saints of old had.
Therefore let me tell you this, I find few or none that have those lively Expectations in these times of that glory that is to be revealed, that the Saints of old had.
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See how they speak of it;
See how they speak of it;
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What manner of love is this, that we should be called the Sons of God? but yet it doth not appear what we shall be, What manner of love is this, that we should be called the Sons of God? but yet it does not appear what we shall be,
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for we shall be like him: for we shall be like him:
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and, Gird up the loyns of your mindes, be sober and watch for the glory that shall be revealed.
and, Gird up the loins of your minds, be Sobrium and watch for the glory that shall be revealed.
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The Saints heretofore, more then half their hearts were in Heaven beforehand: that is the meaning of that, Our conversation is in heaven.
The Saints heretofore, more then half their hearts were in Heaven beforehand: that is the meaning of that, Our Conversation is in heaven.
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Just as you see men that go a long journey, or as you see people that have been plundered, that are returning to their own homes, their conversation is there half a year before;
Just as you see men that go a long journey, or as you see people that have been plundered, that Are returning to their own homes, their Conversation is there half a year before;
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their hearts and their thoughts are there, and they wish they were there, and are thinking what they will do,
their hearts and their thoughts Are there, and they wish they were there, and Are thinking what they will do,
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and what they will be, when they come there.
and what they will be, when they come there.
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So, Our conversation is in heaven, the Saints do so long after the glory that is to be revealed in the day of Adoption and Redemption of our bodies, that the most part of them is there already.
So, Our Conversation is in heaven, the Saints do so long After the glory that is to be revealed in the day of Adoption and Redemption of our bodies, that the most part of them is there already.
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Now we do not consider of this, because the New Jerusalem is not yet come into our hearts;
Now we do not Consider of this, Because the New Jerusalem is not yet come into our hearts;
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we have not that Gospel-temper and frame of spirit that the Saints had before.
we have not that Gospel-temper and frame of Spirit that the Saints had before.
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That which remains, is a little to shew you what your duty is that the Lord hath brought up to walk according to the Spirit.
That which remains, is a little to show you what your duty is that the Lord hath brought up to walk according to the Spirit.
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And two or three words I have to shew you how you should every one endeavour to attain to it,
And two or three words I have to show you how you should every one endeavour to attain to it,
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or to attain it more and more. But I shall leave that till the Afternoon.
or to attain it more and more. But I shall leave that till the Afternoon.
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SERMON V. Rom. 8. 4. That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
SERMON V. Rom. 8. 4. That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
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IT is the foundation of all our happiness, to have the righteousness of the law fulfilled in us;
IT is the Foundation of all our happiness, to have the righteousness of the law fulfilled in us;
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for thereby we are exempted from all misery, freed from all our enemies, and thereby we are made capable to enjoy all happiness and blessedness:
for thereby we Are exempted from all misery, freed from all our enemies, and thereby we Are made capable to enjoy all happiness and blessedness:
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for all the misery that man suffers here and hereafter, is because he hath not a righteousness to fulfil the law.
for all the misery that man suffers Here and hereafter, is Because he hath not a righteousness to fulfil the law.
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And therefore whatsoever man, or woman it is, that the Lord hath bestowed this great priviledge upon, they must needs be in a blessed condition.
And Therefore whatsoever man, or woman it is, that the Lord hath bestowed this great privilege upon, they must needs be in a blessed condition.
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Now that we may know whether we are of that number, the Apostle tells us that they that have this priviledge, they walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit;
Now that we may know whither we Are of that number, the Apostle tells us that they that have this privilege, they walk not according to the Flesh but according to the Spirit;
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which was the last thing I was upon.
which was the last thing I was upon.
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I told you what was meant by walking after the flesh, and what by walking after the Spirit, I gave the Reasons of it,
I told you what was meant by walking After the Flesh, and what by walking After the Spirit, I gave the Reasons of it,
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and made two or three Uses. There are two things remain, which I shall endeavour to speak of at this time.
and made two or three Uses. There Are two things remain, which I shall endeavour to speak of At this time.
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Ʋse 4. of Exhortation. First, you that have received the Spirit of God, and in some measure do walk according to the Spirit,Ʋse 4. of Exhortation. First, you that have received the Spirit of God, and in Some measure do walk according to the Spirit,
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& not according to the flesh, that the New Jerusalem from Heaven is in some measure come into your hearts, I will give you a few Exhortations from the Lord how you should carry your selves.
& not according to the Flesh, that the New Jerusalem from Heaven is in Some measure come into your hearts, I will give you a few Exhortations from the Lord how you should carry your selves.
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That is the first thing I shall do, and that shall be in four or five short words.
That is the First thing I shall do, and that shall be in four or five short words.
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1. The first is this, that the Lord having called you to this glorious free estate, to this free condition, that you would take heed of turning the grace of God into wantonness, as many do.
1. The First is this, that the Lord having called you to this glorious free estate, to this free condition, that you would take heed of turning the grace of God into wantonness, as many doe.
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And by that I mean but two things. 1. That you would take heed of using your liberty as an occasion to the flesh.
And by that I mean but two things. 1. That you would take heed of using your liberty as an occasion to the Flesh.
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2. Of using your liberty so, as to give offence to your Brethren, or indeed to any.
2. Of using your liberty so, as to give offence to your Brothers, or indeed to any.
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I say first, beware of using your liberty for an occasion to the flesh:
I say First, beware of using your liberty for an occasion to the Flesh:
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That you shall have Gal. 5. 13. For brethren (saith the Apostle) you have been called to liberty, only use not your liberty for an occasion to the flesh;
That you shall have Gal. 5. 13. For brothers (Says the Apostle) you have been called to liberty, only use not your liberty for an occasion to the Flesh;
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but by love serve one another. but by love serve one Another.
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The Apostle shews them in that Epistle the glorious condition and estate that they were in through grace;
The Apostle shows them in that Epistle the glorious condition and estate that they were in through grace;
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and here in this Verse there are two things that he tells them, the one is implied (it is worth observing) ye are called to liberty;
and Here in this Verse there Are two things that he tells them, the one is implied (it is worth observing) you Are called to liberty;
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that is, there is a freedome, there is a liberty in the Gospel in divers things, that did seem to be sinful when ye were under the law,
that is, there is a freedom, there is a liberty in the Gospel in diverse things, that did seem to be sinful when you were under the law,
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or else what sense can you make of this, Ye are called to liberty, onely use not your liberty for an occasion to the flesh? For we finde that the people under the law, either they made the law stricter, or looser then it was.
or Else what sense can you make of this, You Are called to liberty, only use not your liberty for an occasion to the Flesh? For we find that the people under the law, either they made the law Stricter, or looser then it was.
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And there is no man in the world that walks according to the law, but he makes many laws to himself, that Christ hath not made.
And there is no man in the world that walks according to the law, but he makes many laws to himself, that christ hath not made.
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Now when the Gospel comes in clearly, all those laws that you made of your own head, vanish. Ye are called to liberty;
Now when the Gospel comes in clearly, all those laws that you made of your own head, vanish. You Are called to liberty;
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that is, you see more freedome, you are not bound to every thing that before you were.
that is, you see more freedom, you Are not bound to every thing that before you were.
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Before you must not smile, it was a sin if you seemed to laugh, or smile, and a hundred such things:
Before you must not smile, it was a since if you seemed to laugh, or smile, and a hundred such things:
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Now you are called to liberty but use it not as an occasion for the flesh;
Now you Are called to liberty but use it not as an occasion for the Flesh;
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that is, take not occasion from your liberty to live more sinfully;
that is, take not occasion from your liberty to live more sinfully;
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to say you are made free, and others are tyed by the law, and therefore you will live more carelesly, and loosely, and sinfully:
to say you Are made free, and Others Are tied by the law, and Therefore you will live more carelessly, and loosely, and sinfully:
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take heed, and beware of that.
take heed, and beware of that.
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There were some it seems, I am sure there are some now, that all the liberty and freedome they hear of from the Gospel,
There were Some it seems, I am sure there Are Some now, that all the liberty and freedom they hear of from the Gospel,
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or by getting off from the law, it is nothing in the world but that they may go on more in sin,
or by getting off from the law, it is nothing in the world but that they may go on more in since,
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and enjoy their lusts more freely: this is to pervert the Gospel.
and enjoy their Lustiest more freely: this is to pervert the Gospel.
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And what the end of these people shall be, you may see in 2 Pet. 1. and in the Epistle of Jude, they are appointed to damnation; and their damnation slumbereth and sleepeth not;
And what the end of these people shall be, you may see in 2 Pet. 1. and in the Epistle of U^de, they Are appointed to damnation; and their damnation Slumbereth and Sleepeth not;
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that is, they are going on amain, they are going faster towards Hell then any Drunkard or Whoremonger.
that is, they Are going on amain, they Are going faster towards Hell then any Drunkard or Whoremonger.
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A Malefactor never goeth so fast to death, as these do to destruction;
A Malefactor never Goes so fast to death, as these do to destruction;
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when all the knowledge of liberty that they have, is onely to give occasion to provide more for their lusts then before.
when all the knowledge of liberty that they have, is only to give occasion to provide more for their Lustiest then before.
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Let us consider and take heed of that.
Let us Consider and take heed of that.
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2. Another thing is, seeing you have liberty by walking according to the Spirit (for where the Spirit is there is freedome, that is certain) use it not for the offence of your Brethren.
2. another thing is, seeing you have liberty by walking according to the Spirit (for where the Spirit is there is freedom, that is certain) use it not for the offence of your Brothers.
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As some there are that when they hear they are free, are ready to say, I care not what all the world say, I know this is not a sin,
As Some there Are that when they hear they Are free, Are ready to say, I care not what all the world say, I know this is not a since,
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and therefore I will do it. Beloved, that is far from walking worthy according to the Gospel:
and Therefore I will do it. beloved, that is Far from walking worthy according to the Gospel:
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I became all things (saith Paul) to all men, that I might win s•me; I became all things (Says Paul) to all men, that I might win s•me;
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I am under the law to them that are under the law, and without law to them that are without law.
I am under the law to them that Are under the law, and without law to them that Are without law.
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I became all things to all men, that I might gain some:
I became all things to all men, that I might gain Some:
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so we must not please our selves, but one another for edification, Rom. 15. and condescend to men of low sort, Rom 12. Who is weak (saith the Apostle) and I am not weak? If thou see a man under the law, fumbling and wallowing upon Mount Sinai, without the knowledge of the Gospel, despise him not,
so we must not please our selves, but one Another for edification, Rom. 15. and condescend to men of low sort, Rom 12. Who is weak (Says the Apostle) and I am not weak? If thou see a man under the law, fumbling and wallowing upon Mount Sinai, without the knowledge of the Gospel, despise him not,
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and say, He is a Legallist, and what have we to do with him? but endeavour to frame thy heart,
and say, He is a Legalist, and what have we to do with him? but endeavour to frame thy heart,
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and thy language, and carriage so suitable to him, that thou mayest win upon him, and so with others.
and thy language, and carriage so suitable to him, that thou Mayest win upon him, and so with Others.
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This is the language of the Gospel, and the true way of the Spirit of God;
This is the language of the Gospel, and the true Way of the Spirit of God;
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when a man knows his freedome, and yet he becomes all things to all men, that he may do them good.
when a man knows his freedom, and yet he becomes all things to all men, that he may do them good.
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There is one word, that I think is the word and will of God, and I desire that thou mayest take it so, and carry it with thee.
There is one word, that I think is the word and will of God, and I desire that thou Mayest take it so, and carry it with thee.
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2. A second thing that I advise you to that are Spiritual, that the Lord hath revealed a little of the Gospel to, it is this, that you would endeavour to walk humbly: O walk humbly.
2. A second thing that I Advice you to that Are Spiritual, that the Lord hath revealed a little of the Gospel to, it is this, that you would endeavour to walk humbly: Oh walk humbly.
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Why so? I will tell you why, because a man when he is under the law, he shall be twenty years striving for a little knowledge or grace, and shall hardly get them:
Why so? I will tell you why, Because a man when he is under the law, he shall be twenty Years striving for a little knowledge or grace, and shall hardly get them:
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but as soon as ever a man comes rightly to Christ, and to know him,
but as soon as ever a man comes rightly to christ, and to know him,
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then there is such a flood of grace, and such abundance of revelations, (it is the Scriptures word) there is such abundance of manifestations of God,
then there is such a flood of grace, and such abundance of revelations, (it is the Scriptures word) there is such abundance of manifestations of God,
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and of the Image of God, when they begin to come in, that it is a hard thing then to keep the soul down,
and of the Image of God, when they begin to come in, that it is a hard thing then to keep the soul down,
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for Spiritual things when they come in rightly, when the flood-gates are open, they come in as waves one upon the neck of another.
for Spiritual things when they come in rightly, when the floodgates Are open, they come in as waves one upon the neck of Another.
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For Spiritual Gospel-truths multiply in the Soul a thousand-fold, one lesson from another, and one Scripture opens another,
For Spiritual Gospel truths multiply in the Soul a thousandfold, one Lesson from Another, and one Scripture Opens Another,
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and then there is no end, and then it is hard to keep the soul humble.
and then there is no end, and then it is hard to keep the soul humble.
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Therefore in 2 Cor. 12. when Paul was wrapt into the third Heavens, because of the abundance of revelations that he had seen, (for he had seen and heard things that he could not utter,
Therefore in 2 Cor. 12. when Paul was wrapped into the third Heavens, Because of the abundance of revelations that he had seen, (for he had seen and herd things that he could not utter,
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and speak to others) he was ready to be proud, to be lifted up, and lest he should be so, God sent a messenger of Satan to buffet him.
and speak to Others) he was ready to be proud, to be lifted up, and lest he should be so, God sent a Messenger of Satan to buffet him.
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It implies, it was a hard thing for Paul the Apostle when abundance of revelations came into his soul, not to be lifted up.
It Implies, it was a hard thing for Paul the Apostle when abundance of revelations Come into his soul, not to be lifted up.
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And this spoils some honest hearts;
And this spoils Some honest hearts;
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I hope they are so, and that God will bring them home, that having been kept bare of food,
I hope they Are so, and that God will bring them home, that having been kept bore of food,
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as some Souldiers that went to relieve Glocester, when they came home to the City, they killed themselves with eating full and good food:
as Some Soldiers that went to relieve Gloucester, when they Come home to the city, they killed themselves with eating full and good food:
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so when poor souls have gone upon the bare Mountains of Sinai, and then have come to the Pastures of righteousness, they go so greedily,
so when poor Souls have gone upon the bore Mountains of Sinai, and then have come to the Pastures of righteousness, they go so greedily,
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and are so taken, that if God be not wonderful merciful, they will be undone by being lifted up.
and Are so taken, that if God be not wondered merciful, they will be undone by being lifted up.
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Therefore beware of this, learn from Paul 's example to seek to the Lord to keep your hearts humble.
Therefore beware of this, Learn from Paul is Exampl to seek to the Lord to keep your hearts humble.
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3. A third thing is this, Endeavour to walk simply, I mean, to keep to the simplicity of the Gospel.
3. A third thing is this, Endeavour to walk simply, I mean, to keep to the simplicity of the Gospel.
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The Gospel, though there be glorious Mysteries in it to feed the soul, yet notwithstanding it is a plain, simple thing.
The Gospel, though there be glorious Mysteres in it to feed the soul, yet notwithstanding it is a plain, simple thing.
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Now here the Devil endeavours to undo souls;
Now Here the devil endeavours to undo Souls;
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as it is ordinary in this City, when men come once to understand a little of the Gospel,
as it is ordinary in this city, when men come once to understand a little of the Gospel,
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and to taste the sweetness of it, the Devil screws them up to sublimare all Religion into Notions, to cleave a hair,
and to taste the sweetness of it, the devil screws them up to sublimare all Religion into Notions, to cleave a hair,
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and Religion will be all in Idea 's, and conceits of the Nature of God, and of the Creature:
and Religion will be all in Idea is, and conceits of the Nature of God, and of the Creature:
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whereas the Gospel is a plain thing. Paul desired to know the death of Christ, and the power of his resurrection:
whereas the Gospel is a plain thing. Paul desired to know the death of christ, and the power of his resurrection:
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and Paul teacheth Servants how to obey their Masters, and Masters how to carry themselves to their Servants,
and Paul Teaches Servants how to obey their Masters, and Masters how to carry themselves to their Servants,
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and Wives to their Husbands, and such simple plain things. Now these are accounted nothing:
and Wives to their Husbands, and such simple plain things. Now these Are accounted nothing:
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and that is the reason that many among us, they do more and more lose the Word of God,
and that is the reason that many among us, they do more and more loose the Word of God,
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unless it be about some sublime Notions.
unless it be about Some sublime Notions.
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If a Minister be upon such Points, some high Idea 's (for they feed upon such) that is worth the while;
If a Minister be upon such Points, Some high Idea is (for they feed upon such) that is worth the while;
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but if a Minister speak of things that concern their Calling, or their Sex and Condition, that is plain, it hath no taste in it, no more then the white of an Egge.
but if a Minister speak of things that concern their Calling, or their Sex and Condition, that is plain, it hath no taste in it, no more then the white of an Egg.
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It is a hard thing to keep to the simplicity of the Gospel.
It is a hard thing to keep to the simplicity of the Gospel.
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As the Devil tempted our first Parents, God gave Adam and Eve sufficient knowledge to do his will,
As the devil tempted our First Parents, God gave Adam and Eve sufficient knowledge to do his will,
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and they had sufficient Natural knowledge, for they named all the Creatures, yet notwithstanding she must needs go from the simplicity of Gods will,
and they had sufficient Natural knowledge, for they nam all the Creatures, yet notwithstanding she must needs go from the simplicity of God's will,
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and be curious, and she must know good and evil, there was the distinction, good, and evil; thought she, what kinde of good and evil:
and be curious, and she must know good and evil, there was the distinction, good, and evil; Thought she, what kind of good and evil:
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she goes to this sublime conceit, and so was lost. Now saith Paul, I am afraid of you, lest the Devil should beguile you so.
she Goes to this sublime conceit, and so was lost. Now Says Paul, I am afraid of you, lest the devil should beguile you so.
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I am loth to offend you, for I had rather win you, or else I could instance in twenty or forty conceits and distinctions of things, Idea 's, that are above the simplicity of the Gospel,
I am loath to offend you, for I had rather win you, or Else I could instance in twenty or forty conceits and Distinctions of things, Idea is, that Are above the simplicity of the Gospel,
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and that is enough to make us leave them, because they are above the simplicity of the Gospel,
and that is enough to make us leave them, Because they Are above the simplicity of the Gospel,
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and the excellency of the Gospel is not in those Idea 's, but in knowing the power of plain things,
and the excellency of the Gospel is not in those Idea is, but in knowing the power of plain things,
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as the death of Jesus Christ. Every man in Jerusalem knew the death of Christ;
as the death of jesus christ. Every man in Jerusalem knew the death of christ;
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but to know the power of that death, keep close to the simplicity of the Gospel.
but to know the power of that death, keep close to the simplicity of the Gospel.
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4. Another thing is this, you that have known a little of the Spirit of God,
4. another thing is this, you that have known a little of the Spirit of God,
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and have inlarged hearts, and enlightned eyes, Let not God rest till thou find the comfort,
and have enlarged hearts, and enlightened eyes, Let not God rest till thou find the Comfort,
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and power of what thou knowest: O we know, that the righteousness of the law by Christ is fulfilled in us, and the like:
and power of what thou Knowest: Oh we know, that the righteousness of the law by christ is fulfilled in us, and the like:
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but we have not the full comfort of such a truth, and many others.
but we have not the full Comfort of such a truth, and many Others.
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We know Christ hath paid our debt, and that we are one with him, as he is one with the Father;
We know christ hath paid our debt, and that we Are one with him, as he is one with the Father;
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but we have not the power, and the comfort of these things. Beloved, for thy comfort, know that Paul in a sort was in thy condition.
but we have not the power, and the Comfort of these things. beloved, for thy Comfort, know that Paul in a sort was in thy condition.
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Phil. 3. Not as though I had attained or apprehended, but I would apprehend him of whom I am apprehended,
Philip 3. Not as though I had attained or apprehended, but I would apprehend him of whom I am apprehended,
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and I would know the vertue of his death, and the power of his Resurrection.
and I would know the virtue of his death, and the power of his Resurrection.
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Paul saw something that he did not fully apprehend, but he would feele more of the power of the Gospel, spirituall truths,Paul saw something that he did not Fully apprehend, but he would feel more of the power of the Gospel, spiritual truths,
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and if he saw that he wanted, much more we.
and if he saw that he wanted, much more we.
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Oh, do not content your selves to have an old, frozen knowledge of Gospell truthes, whereby you are able to prove that men are legallists,
O, do not content your selves to have an old, frozen knowledge of Gospel truths, whereby you Are able to prove that men Are legalists,
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and that men are under Mount Sinai; and yet have cold, and frozen hearts, cold truths without life:
and that men Are under Mount Sinai; and yet have could, and frozen hearts, cold truths without life:
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therefore thinke of minding God of this.
Therefore think of minding God of this.
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5. Then lastly, labour to take heed that you be not by any means bewitched so as to fall back from that little light in the Gospell that you have received, it is an easie thing so to doe.
5. Then lastly, labour to take heed that you be not by any means bewitched so as to fallen back from that little Light in the Gospel that you have received, it is an easy thing so to do.
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I doe believe, (and it is my comfort, and will be when I am farr from this place) that the Lord hath enlightened divers of you to know the Gospel, to know Jesus Christ a little clearer.
I do believe, (and it is my Comfort, and will be when I am Far from this place) that the Lord hath enlightened diverse of you to know the Gospel, to know jesus christ a little clearer.
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Now I know not what the Lord may doe for you:
Now I know not what the Lord may do for you:
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but I say it is wonderous easie, you may under one quarter of a years fleshly preaching, lose that that you have been under two or three yeares Preaching a getting.
but I say it is wondrous easy, you may under one quarter of a Years fleshly preaching, loose that that you have been under two or three Years Preaching a getting.
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I have knowne, after a quarter of a years building up of my soule in the knowledg of Christ,
I have known, After a quarter of a Years building up of my soul in the knowledge of christ,
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and the setling of my faith, and assurance, I have heard one Sermon that hath routed and dasht all that work in my soule.
and the settling of my faith, and assurance, I have herd one Sermon that hath routed and dashed all that work in my soul.
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Therefore I beseech you beware, faith is a tender thing;
Therefore I beseech you beware, faith is a tender thing;
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especially the light we have, that is but very weak, and very tender, therefore saith Paul, Who hath bewitched you, you foolish Galatians,
especially the Light we have, that is but very weak, and very tender, Therefore Says Paul, Who hath bewitched you, you foolish Galatians,
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before whom Jesus Christ hath been lively painted? as the word signifies; Christ was drawn lively before the Galatians, and yet they did fall.before whom jesus christ hath been lively painted? as the word signifies; christ was drawn lively before the Galatians, and yet they did fallen.
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If Paul that was an Apostle, and had the spirit of God in such a measure, laying open the spirit of Christ,
If Paul that was an Apostle, and had the Spirit of God in such a measure, laying open the Spirit of christ,
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and yet his people did go back to Moses, and to Sinai, the Lord help and uphold us.
and yet his people did go back to Moses, and to Sinai, the Lord help and uphold us.
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Therefore stand fast in your liberty in Jesus Christ. This is all in short I have to say to you for that.
Therefore stand fast in your liberty in jesus christ. This is all in short I have to say to you for that.
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I hope you will lay up these words.
I hope you will lay up these words.
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Ʋse 5. Now I have a few words of Advice and Counsel to those poor souls that do yet in a great measure walk according to the flesh, in one fashion or other.Ʋse 5. Now I have a few words of advice and Counsel to those poor Souls that do yet in a great measure walk according to the Flesh, in one fashion or other.
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Their Religion is a fleshly Religion, from Old Adam, and according to the law, in a great measure.
Their Religion is a fleshly Religion, from Old Adam, and according to the law, in a great measure.
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Now the Question is, What shall they do that they may be spiritual Christians, that they may walk according to the Spirit?
Now the Question is, What shall they do that they may be spiritual Christians, that they may walk according to the Spirit?
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I will onely name a few things.
I will only name a few things.
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1. The first is this, I would desire you to endeavour to study much the difference between the two Testaments, the New and the Old:
1. The First is this, I would desire you to endeavour to study much the difference between the two Testaments, the New and the Old:
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I mean not the two Books, but the two Testaments that we reade of Heb. 8. and Heb. 9. whereof the one is faulty, and the other is excellent;
I mean not the two Books, but the two Testaments that we read of Hebrew 8. and Hebrew 9. whereof the one is faulty, and the other is excellent;
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the one is done away, the other remains. Study the difference between them, for thereby you say the foundation of your Gospel-happiness:
the one is done away, the other remains. Study the difference between them, for thereby you say the Foundation of your Gospel-happiness:
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for there is the misery of many Professors, and will be their misery if they should live a thousand years, they jumble both Testaments, without knowledge and distinction,
for there is the misery of many Professors, and will be their misery if they should live a thousand Years, they jumble both Testaments, without knowledge and distinction,
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and so they will never be better.
and so they will never be better.
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2. Another thing that I would exhort you to, is this, to prize the Spirit of Christ more then you do.
2. another thing that I would exhort you to, is this, to prize the Spirit of christ more then you do.
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There is nothing in the Gospel but it is a Mysterie, you cannot know it but by the Spirit;
There is nothing in the Gospel but it is a Mystery, you cannot know it but by the Spirit;
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and there is no duty in the Gospel to be done, that can be done but by the power of the Spirit.
and there is no duty in the Gospel to be done, that can be done but by the power of the Spirit.
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We may do many things in the law by the strength of Old Adam, in the Gospel we can do nothing but the Spirit is all.
We may do many things in the law by the strength of Old Adam, in the Gospel we can do nothing but the Spirit is all.
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And that is the reason I think (for I speak according to the grace given me) why people now are left so bare,
And that is the reason I think (for I speak according to the grace given me) why people now Are left so bore,
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and poor, and confused, and know not which way to go, or what to do, they do not prize the Spirit of God.
and poor, and confused, and know not which Way to go, or what to do, they do not prize the Spirit of God.
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Many men extoll Learning mightily, and it is accounted almost Heresie to commend the Spirit of God.
Many men extol Learning mightily, and it is accounted almost Heresy to commend the Spirit of God.
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There are many men, I, and many Professors, that do not love to hear a man in a few modest words to commend the Spirit of God;
There Are many men, I, and many Professors, that do not love to hear a man in a few modest words to commend the Spirit of God;
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but all must be by study, and reading, and learning, and for the Spirit of God it is a plain meer Cypher, and there is an end.
but all must be by study, and reading, and learning, and for the Spirit of God it is a plain mere Cypher, and there is an end.
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But my life on it (if I had a hundred I would say so) they shall be beholden to the Spirit of God,
But my life on it (if I had a hundred I would say so) they shall be beholden to the Spirit of God,
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and extoll him before they be taught spiritually;
and extol him before they be taught spiritually;
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they shall be willing to lay down all their Learning (as I have seen a learned godly man of late) even with the Plow-boy.
they shall be willing to lay down all their Learning (as I have seen a learned godly man of late) even with the Plow-boy.
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I do not say, but that Learning is good for some uses, and God may bless it to help a man to express what he knows the better:
I do not say, but that Learning is good for Some uses, and God may bless it to help a man to express what he knows the better:
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but as I told you, Adam must die, he cannot by it come to know one jot of the spiritual meaning of God in the Gospel,
but as I told you, Adam must die, he cannot by it come to know one jot of the spiritual meaning of God in the Gospel,
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or one jot of power or assurance to be happy, or to do any thing for God;
or one jot of power or assurance to be happy, or to do any thing for God;
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towards this, all Learning is not worth a straw: therefore labour to extol the Spirit.
towards this, all Learning is not worth a straw: Therefore labour to extol the Spirit.
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And if any of you have a minde to learning, go on, I discourage you not from it;
And if any of you have a mind to learning, go on, I discourage you not from it;
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Learning is a thing in another element: take pains and diligence to be learned; it is good to do so.
Learning is a thing in Another element: take pains and diligence to be learned; it is good to do so.
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But if thou wilt be a Gospel Christian, thou must thank the Spirit of God for all.
But if thou wilt be a Gospel Christian, thou must thank the Spirit of God for all.
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Saith Paul for all his learning, I am not sufficient to speak a good word, and he was a learned man, that Festus said, Much learning had made him mad.
Says Paul for all his learning, I am not sufficient to speak a good word, and he was a learned man, that Festus said, Much learning had made him mad.
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Beza in his Comment upon 2 Cor. 11. where the Apostle saith, Are they Hebrews? so am I? Are they Jews? so am I. Saith he, I never read in any Latine on Greek Author,Beza in his Comment upon 2 Cor. 11. where the Apostle Says, are they Hebrews? so am I? are they jews? so am I. Says he, I never read in any Latin on Greek Author,
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so much eloquence and elegancy of speech, as Paul hath there;
so much eloquence and elegancy of speech, as Paul hath there;
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and yet he professeth he could not think a good thought (for all he was learned so much) much less do a good work.
and yet he Professes he could not think a good Thought (for all he was learned so much) much less do a good work.
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As long as thou keepest the Spirit an underling, as a cypher, as many of the Clergie and learned men, they extol Learning to the Heavens,
As long as thou Keepest the Spirit an underling, as a cypher, as many of the Clergy and learned men, they extol Learning to the Heavens,
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and many of them upon purpose to despight the Spirit of God; as long as they do so, they shall never know the will of God:
and many of them upon purpose to despite the Spirit of God; as long as they do so, they shall never know the will of God:
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We are not debtors to the flesh, but we must be debtors to the Spirit, if we will have one true thought of Jesus Christ.We Are not debtors to the Flesh, but we must be debtors to the Spirit, if we will have one true Thought of jesus christ.
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O praise the Spirit, and prize the Spirit! If you have any thought of Christ, thank the Spirit;
O praise the Spirit, and prize the Spirit! If you have any Thought of christ, thank the Spirit;
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if you have any glimpse of him in your souls worth any thing, praise the Spirit.
if you have any glimpse of him in your Souls worth any thing, praise the Spirit.
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That is the reason that the Saints in the Book of God, speak not of the Spirit of God without some special Epithite of Commendation;
That is the reason that the Saints in the Book of God, speak not of the Spirit of God without Some special Epithet of Commendation;
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Guide me by thy HOLY Spirit; Guide me by thy HOLY Spirit;
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and saith another, thy BLESSED Spirit; and thy GRACIOƲS Spirit; and the Spirit of GRACE, faith another:
and Says Another, thy BLESSED Spirit; and thy GRACIOƲS Spirit; and the Spirit of GRACE, faith Another:
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They never speak of it without some word that shewed their love to it, and high esteem of it.
They never speak of it without Some word that showed their love to it, and high esteem of it.
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When the Lord shall come, and his Spirit shall be advanced in the hearts of men, we shall have glorious times,
When the Lord shall come, and his Spirit shall be advanced in the hearts of men, we shall have glorious times,
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and never before that, and those times will come. I remember Calvin on those Prophesies in Isaiah and Joel, The SƲN shall be darkened,
and never before that, and those times will come. I Remember calvin on those prophecies in Isaiah and Joel, The SƲN shall be darkened,
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and the MOON shall be turned into blood in that day; and the MOON shall be turned into blood in that day;
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Saith he, the meaning is, all the excellency that a man naturally hath, his Learning and Endowments, in the dayes of the Gospel,
Says he, the meaning is, all the excellency that a man naturally hath, his Learning and Endowments, in the days of the Gospel,
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when the Spirit shall come with his light, when God shall exalt the Spirit, The Sun shall be turned into darkness, and the Moon into blood:
when the Spirit shall come with his Light, when God shall exalt the Spirit, The Sun shall be turned into darkness, and the Moon into blood:
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Men shall not so much esteem Learning from Books, but learned and great men, and Scholars shall come to one Classis, and one Rank and Form with simple people, all waiting on God by his Word through the Spirit.
Men shall not so much esteem Learning from Books, but learned and great men, and Scholars shall come to one Classis, and one Rank and From with simple people, all waiting on God by his Word through the Spirit.
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A man can take his Boy from School that hath his Latine and Greek, and send him to the University,
A man can take his Boy from School that hath his Latin and Greek, and send him to the university,
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and he assures himself that he shall be as good a Minister as his other Son, that (it may be) hath served the Spirit seven years:
and he assures himself that he shall be as good a Minister as his other Son, that (it may be) hath served the Spirit seven Years:
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this is our way, and a hundred more, whereby we basely slight, and disdain the Spirit of God,
this is our Way, and a hundred more, whereby we basely slight, and disdain the Spirit of God,
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and do not honour him, and therefore he will not honour us.
and do not honour him, and Therefore he will not honour us.
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3. If ever you will be true Gospel-Saints, you must suffer your selves to be led by the Spirit of God.
3. If ever you will be true Gospel-Saints, you must suffer your selves to be led by the Spirit of God.
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That phrase you finde oft in Rom. 8. Gal. 5. If you live in the Spirit, Walk in the Spirit, Be led by the Spirit.
That phrase you find oft in Rom. 8. Gal. 5. If you live in the Spirit, Walk in the Spirit, Be led by the Spirit.
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We are not complementary, to commend the Spirit of God, &c. but give it scope to lead us.
We Are not complementary, to commend the Spirit of God, etc. but give it scope to led us.
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You must heed more what the Spirit of God saith to you, and what he works on you.
You must heed more what the Spirit of God Says to you, and what he works on you.
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If there come a place of Scripture in your minde, hear and consider whether the Spirit of God hath not put it in thy minde,
If there come a place of Scripture in your mind, hear and Consider whither the Spirit of God hath not put it in thy mind,
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and would have thee study it, and would have thee compare Scriptures.
and would have thee study it, and would have thee compare Scriptures.
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And when thou comest to do any action whatsoever, not so much to advise with this man,
And when thou Comest to do any actium whatsoever, not so much to Advice with this man,
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or that man, but what saith the Spirit (I mean according to the light of the Scriptures) hearken to that more then what all the world saith.
or that man, but what Says the Spirit (I mean according to the Light of the Scriptures) harken to that more then what all the world Says.
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Therefore I have known some men that in their whole lives have often m•st the will of God in circumstantial things usually, it may be for a year,
Therefore I have known Some men that in their Whole lives have often m•st the will of God in circumstantial things usually, it may be for a year,
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or two, or three, and they have mist it again in another thing, and in another thing:
or two, or three, and they have missed it again in Another thing, and in Another thing:
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and when they have examined how this comes about, they can say, If they had hearkned to the Spirit, they had not done so,
and when they have examined how this comes about, they can say, If they had hearkened to the Spirit, they had not done so,
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but they hearkned to men, and so went against the dictates of the Spirit in their Conscience, they would hear what this man said,
but they hearkened to men, and so went against the dictates of the Spirit in their Conscience, they would hear what this man said,
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and what the other man did:
and what the other man did:
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But now the Spirit will say to them, You see I would have shewed you the right way,
But now the Spirit will say to them, You see I would have showed you the right Way,
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but you would not give me scope, but made a cypher of me.
but you would not give me scope, but made a cypher of me.
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And for my one particular, I do not yet see how I should ever have mist the will of God since I knew him,
And for my one particular, I do not yet see how I should ever have missed the will of God since I knew him,
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if I had hearkned to the Spirit of God, if I had but observed so much light as the Spirit had put into my heart.
if I had hearkened to the Spirit of God, if I had but observed so much Light as the Spirit had put into my heart.
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Now we ballance the Spirit with this mans example, and with the other mans opinion,
Now we balance the Spirit with this men Exampl, and with the other men opinion,
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and so come home by Weeping Cross. Therefore give scope to the Spirit, I mean not against the Word,
and so come home by Weeping Cross. Therefore give scope to the Spirit, I mean not against the Word,
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or above the Word, but still I mean the Spirit of God working according to the Scriptures, and no otherwise.
or above the Word, but still I mean the Spirit of God working according to the Scriptures, and no otherwise.
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4. Another thing, and a special one is, I wish you for the Mysteries of the Gospel to study the Scriptures in the simplicity of them, without the glosses of men:
4. another thing, and a special one is, I wish you for the Mysteres of the Gospel to study the Scriptures in the simplicity of them, without the Glosses of men:
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for a man in extremity must do that that a man that is not in extremity would not do.
for a man in extremity must do that that a man that is not in extremity would not do.
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We have brought our selves in such slavery to men, that we must take that course that another sober man should not;
We have brought our selves in such slavery to men, that we must take that course that Another Sobrium man should not;
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I mean thus, when ever we go to look for any truth of God, for the will of God, we have notions in our mindes beforehand, according to the times and places we live in.
I mean thus, when ever we go to look for any truth of God, for the will of God, we have notions in our minds beforehand, according to the times and places we live in.
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As concerning Baptism, what need I go to the Scriptures? saith one, we have it in such and such mens Writings? and so we forestall the will of God, that we are blinded, and cannot see it.
As Concerning Baptism, what need I go to the Scriptures? Says one, we have it in such and such men's Writings? and so we forestall the will of God, that we Are blinded, and cannot see it.
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Therefore if you will see the will of God, I wish you (for a while) to look on the naked Scriptures.
Therefore if you will see the will of God, I wish you (for a while) to look on the naked Scriptures.
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And for my part I know but three uses to be made of other Books.
And for my part I know but three uses to be made of other Books.
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1. As first there is this use of Books, you have Books that will read the Scriptures in divers languages,
1. As First there is this use of Books, you have Books that will read the Scriptures in diverse languages,
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and shew the Originall, and open the tongues; now when I see a word in English, and doubt of the meaning of it,
and show the Original, and open the tongues; now when I see a word in English, and doubt of the meaning of it,
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then I will go to the Greek or Hebrew, as God hath endowed me with knowledge.
then I will go to the Greek or Hebrew, as God hath endowed me with knowledge.
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2. Then there is another use of Books, when I reade one single Scripture, it may be I have a Book that will point out halfe a dozen Scriptures to open one Scripture by.
2. Then there is Another use of Books, when I read one single Scripture, it may be I have a Book that will point out half a dozen Scriptures to open one Scripture by.
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3. And it may be I have some Books that take some Scripture, and presse it upon my soule,
3. And it may be I have Some Books that take Some Scripture, and press it upon my soul,
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as Doctor Prestons, and other godly Books.
as Doctor Prestons, and other godly Books.
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But to take Books, and say, Jerome thinks this, and Austin that, and fill our heads with notions, they blind us that we cannot see the will of God.
But to take Books, and say, Jerome thinks this, and Austin that, and fill our Heads with notions, they blind us that we cannot see the will of God.
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Therefore in reading of the Scriptures there should be this difference, from our reading of other Books, I mean in respect of age.
Therefore in reading of the Scriptures there should be this difference, from our reading of other Books, I mean in respect of age.
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When we are Children, and young, we use not Spectacles;
When we Are Children, and young, we use not Spectacles;
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it may be at twenty, or thirty, or fourty yeares old, we can reade without Spectacles;
it may be At twenty, or thirty, or fourty Years old, we can read without Spectacles;
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but when we come tofifty, or sixty, then we can see nothing but through Spectacles.
but when we come tofifty, or sixty, then we can see nothing but through Spectacles.
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It should be just contrary with us, when we are Christians. When we are young we usually never read the word of God but through the Spectacles of mens glosses;
It should be just contrary with us, when we Are Christians. When we Are young we usually never read the word of God but through the Spectacles of men's Glosses;
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but when we are older Christians and stronger Saints, we should learne to read better without Spectacles;
but when we Are older Christians and Stronger Saints, we should Learn to read better without Spectacles;
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we should daily make lesse use of Mens Books, and more of Gods Book. That whereas before a man turned over twenty Authors upon a point:
we should daily make less use of Men's Books, and more of God's Book. That whereas before a man turned over twenty Authors upon a point:
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Now he can go humbly to God with his Bible, and without Spectacles he can see what the will of God is.
Now he can go humbly to God with his bible, and without Spectacles he can see what the will of God is.
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Therefore lay aside Spectacles sometimes and only take the spirit of God, and compare Scripture with Scripture, that you may come to know the mind of Christ.
Therefore lay aside Spectacles sometime and only take the Spirit of God, and compare Scripture with Scripture, that you may come to know the mind of christ.
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Shall I name one thing more? If you would come to be spirituall, Gospel-Saints, you must be born again;
Shall I name one thing more? If you would come to be spiritual, Gospel-Saints, you must be born again;
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you must be born from above.
you must be born from above.
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A Gospell profession is Jerusalem from above, and there are none that can come into Jerusalem that is from above,
A Gospel profession is Jerusalem from above, and there Are none that can come into Jerusalem that is from above,
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but those that are borne from above.
but those that Are born from above.
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Therefore marke our Saviours reasoning Jehn 3. Nicodemus asks Christ which was the way to Heaven? And he tells him, Verily thou must be born again, or thou must be born from above, or else thou canst not see it;
Therefore mark our Saviors reasoning Jehn 3. Nicodemus asks christ which was the Way to Heaven? And he tells him, Verily thou must be born again, or thou must be born from above, or Else thou Canst not see it;
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Nicodemus wonders why he must be born from above, saith he, Shall I go into my Mothers belly, &c. Saith Christ, marvell not, wonder not;Nicodemus wonders why he must be born from above, Says he, Shall I go into my Mother's belly, etc. Says christ, marvel not, wonder not;
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why should he not wonder at such a strange speech? Here is the reason, That which is born of flesh is flesh;
why should he not wonder At such a strange speech? Here is the reason, That which is born of Flesh is Flesh;
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therefore think it not strange that I say thou must be born again. So I say, whatsoever you do by the power of nature, by your own wisedome, by your own righteousness, or your own strength, all comes but to this,
Therefore think it not strange that I say thou must be born again. So I say, whatsoever you do by the power of nature, by your own Wisdom, by your own righteousness, or your own strength, all comes but to this,
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but to flesh, and whatsoever comes of flesh is flesh:
but to Flesh, and whatsoever comes of Flesh is Flesh:
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flesh cannot bring out the spirit no more then a thorn can bring out grapes, as Christ speaks.
Flesh cannot bring out the Spirit no more then a thorn can bring out grapes, as christ speaks.
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Therefore wonder not that thou must be born from above, that is, thou must have the Lord from above to beget thee again.
Therefore wonder not that thou must be born from above, that is, thou must have the Lord from above to beget thee again.
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You have every one been born once, you must be born once more, you must have a new creation in you:
You have every one been born once, you must be born once more, you must have a new creation in you:
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the Lord must create new, strange properties, and dispositions, that no flesh, and blood is able to comprehend.
the Lord must create new, strange properties, and dispositions, that no Flesh, and blood is able to comprehend.
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Lastly, take the counsell of the Holy Ghost, and that is in Ephes. 1. 16. As Paul prayed for them,
Lastly, take the counsel of the Holy Ghost, and that is in Ephesians 1. 16. As Paul prayed for them,
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so do thou pray for thy self, and there is all the reason in the world that thou shouldest;
so do thou pray for thy self, and there is all the reason in the world that thou Shouldst;
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I cease not (saith he) to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my Prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory would give to you the spirit of wisdome and revelation in the knowledge of him. I cease not (Says he) to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my Prayers, that the God of our Lord jesus christ, the Father of glory would give to you the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation in the knowledge of him.
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Pray for the spirit of wisedome and revelation in the knowledge of Christ. Slight not these words, because some wicked men abuse them, and others reproach them;prey for the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation in the knowledge of christ. Slight not these words, Because Some wicked men abuse them, and Others reproach them;
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but because Paul saith so, pray that the Lord would give the spirit of wisdome and revelation.
but Because Paul Says so, pray that the Lord would give the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation.
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So much concerning the Directions I had to give you. Ʋse 6. There is one word of Information, and with that I will conclude.
So much Concerning the Directions I had to give you. Ʋse 6. There is one word of Information, and with that I will conclude.
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From what I have said before concerning the flesh and the Spirit, learn this Instruction more,
From what I have said before Concerning the Flesh and the Spirit, Learn this Instruction more,
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hence to see what is the true ground of all Persecutions, nay even of all the Divisions that are among us;
hence to see what is the true ground of all Persecutions, nay even of all the Divisions that Are among us;
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men may pretend what they will, and deceive themselves, but all the strife and persecution in the world is meerly between the Flesh and the Spirit, between the Old and the New Adam. There are two Princes in this World,
men may pretend what they will, and deceive themselves, but all the strife and persecution in the world is merely between the Flesh and the Spirit, between the Old and the New Adam. There Are two Princes in this World,
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and these are contrary the one to the other; The flesh lusteth against the Spirit: Old Adam seeks to get up, the New Adam will have him down.
and these Are contrary the one to the other; The Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit: Old Adam seeks to get up, the New Adam will have him down.
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Therefore you shall have these two in every Town, in one Church, in one Family, in one Soul,
Therefore you shall have these two in every Town, in one Church, in one Family, in one Soul,
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and wheresoever they are, the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh, and these two are contrary.
and wheresoever they Are, the Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the Flesh, and these two Are contrary.
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Are contrary, what is that? that is, there is no true contrariety between any things in the world,
are contrary, what is that? that is, there is no true contrariety between any things in the world,
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but between the Old Adam and the New; between the flesh and the Spirit. Now by Flesh I mean not onely corruption, but whole flesh, fleshly wisdome.
but between the Old Adam and the New; between the Flesh and the Spirit. Now by Flesh I mean not only corruption, but Whole Flesh, fleshly Wisdom.
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The wisdome of the Old Adam is enmity against the New; the righteousness of Old Adam is quite contrary to the righteousness of the New: this is the cause of persecution.
The Wisdom of the Old Adam is enmity against the New; the righteousness of Old Adam is quite contrary to the righteousness of the New: this is the cause of persecution.
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Let people pretend what they will, you shall see godly men persecuted, you may see Christ in their Souls as clearly as the Sun,
Let people pretend what they will, you shall see godly men persecuted, you may see christ in their Souls as clearly as the Sun,
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and people keep a coyle about Independency and Presbytery, but the truth is, it is Old Adam in those that persecute,
and people keep a coil about Independency and Presbytery, but the truth is, it is Old Adam in those that persecute,
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and the New Adam in the other, a man with one eye may see it.
and the New Adam in the other, a man with one eye may see it.
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There are many pretences, but all the strife is between the Old Adam and the New. For (to give a little illustration) take Gospel godly Saints that have the Spirit of God in them, they agree well enough, they will not strive, sometimes they may differ a little,
There Are many pretences, but all the strife is between the Old Adam and the New. For (to give a little illustration) take Gospel godly Saints that have the Spirit of God in them, they agree well enough, they will not strive, sometime they may differ a little,
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but for the generality they live well enough together;
but for the generality they live well enough together;
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nay, take some Gospel Saints that are filled with the Spirit of God, and the knowledge of Jesus Christ (in these times,
nay, take Some Gospel Saints that Are filled with the Spirit of God, and the knowledge of jesus christ (in these times,
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and in this City which is the Centre of all Division) and they cannot attest divisions, they cannot make a Party,
and in this city which is the Centre of all Division) and they cannot attest divisions, they cannot make a Party,
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and give railing for railing, and strife for strife; they cannot but love their enemies, and bless them that blaspheme them.
and give railing for railing, and strife for strife; they cannot but love their enemies, and bless them that Blaspheme them.
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As James saith, Whence come all wars? You think they come from your zeal for your Way, and yours for your Way, but it is from your lusts: The flesh lusteth against the spirit,
As James Says, Whence come all wars? You think they come from your zeal for your Way, and yours for your Way, but it is from your Lustiest: The Flesh Lusteth against the Spirit,
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and the spirit against the flesh; it is from Old Adam. And I was going to say, but I will but name it.and the Spirit against the Flesh; it is from Old Adam. And I was going to say, but I will but name it.
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This is the cause also of the weakness generally that is among you. It is not wickedness that troubles a Saint, but weakness;
This is the cause also of the weakness generally that is among you. It is not wickedness that Troubles a Saint, but weakness;
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it is not positive ills, but weakness.
it is not positive ills, but weakness.
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And whence is this weakness? because he walks after the flesh: the Spirit is powerful, but the flesh is weak.
And whence is this weakness? Because he walks After the Flesh: the Spirit is powerful, but the Flesh is weak.
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As the Scripture faith, Their horses are flesh and not spirit:
As the Scripture faith, Their Horses Are Flesh and not Spirit:
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so I may say, Your Prayers are flesh and not spirit, and it may be my Preaching,
so I may say, Your Prayers Are Flesh and not Spirit, and it may be my Preaching,
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and it may be our endeavours to resist sin. But as far as they are flesh they are weak enough:
and it may be our endeavours to resist since. But as Far as they Are Flesh they Are weak enough:
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but where the Spirit is, there is power;
but where the Spirit is, there is power;
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I can do all things, saith Paul; I can preach the Gospel from Jerusalem to Illyricum; I can do all things, Says Paul; I can preach the Gospel from Jerusalem to Illyricum;
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and I shall come to you in the fulness of Christ. A man would think he had been mad,
and I shall come to you in the fullness of christ. A man would think he had been mad,
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but it was the strength of his spirit.
but it was the strength of his Spirit.
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A poor weak Christian he doth nothing but wish, and would, and confesseth his sins to day,
A poor weak Christian he does nothing but wish, and would, and Confesses his Sins to day,
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and falls into it again to morrow, and then confesseth again;
and falls into it again to morrow, and then Confesses again;
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and, When will it once be, O Jerusalem? but the Gospel is the power of God to salvation, and all the principles of it are powerful,
and, When will it once be, Oh Jerusalem? but the Gospel is the power of God to salvation, and all the principles of it Are powerful,
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and all the precepts of it have a power through the spirit for a man to keep and observe them.
and all the Precepts of it have a power through the Spirit for a man to keep and observe them.
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Men talk that the learning of Christ, and the knowledge of the Gospel is to make men loose and licentious.
Men talk that the learning of christ, and the knowledge of the Gospel is to make men lose and licentious.
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It is true, carnal vain hearts, the better any thing is, the worse they be; but assure your selves, concerning true Saints it is false:
It is true, carnal vain hearts, the better any thing is, the Worse they be; but assure your selves, Concerning true Saints it is false:
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for the onely way to be lively, and lusty, and fruitful in good, is to know Christ more according to the Gospel.
for the only Way to be lively, and lusty, and fruitful in good, is to know christ more according to the Gospel.
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Let men please themselves, and say so as long as they will, they shall be but poor old barren creatures:
Let men please themselves, and say so as long as they will, they shall be but poor old barren creatures:
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you will be wishing, but you shall never overcome your sins.
you will be wishing, but you shall never overcome your Sins.
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I have known some Saints, that by the knowledge of Jesus Christ have had power to subdue those sins,
I have known Some Saints, that by the knowledge of jesus christ have had power to subdue those Sins,
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and to bring them under, that before they never so much as hoped to bring under in this world;
and to bring them under, that before they never so much as hoped to bring under in this world;
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yet the power of Christ hath brought them under, when all their Fastings and Humiliations would never do it,
yet the power of christ hath brought them under, when all their Fastings and Humiliations would never do it,
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when they were in that way, without the clear knowledge of Christ; but when they have come to Christ they have found it done.
when they were in that Way, without the clear knowledge of christ; but when they have come to christ they have found it done.
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In 2 Pet. 3. you shall finde there, men that were carnal, men that were as dogs that returned to their vomit, yet the common knowledge of Jesus Christ did make them clean from the pollutions of the world, and did give them power against their sins, what then will the spiritual effectual knowledge of Christ do? Therefore never entertain any prejudice against Christ,
In 2 Pet. 3. you shall find there, men that were carnal, men that were as Dogs that returned to their vomit, yet the Common knowledge of jesus christ did make them clean from the pollutions of the world, and did give them power against their Sins, what then will the spiritual effectual knowledge of christ do? Therefore never entertain any prejudice against christ,
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or against his Gospel, or against his Spirit, and his Wayes, for if there be any power in this world, it is there:
or against his Gospel, or against his Spirit, and his Ways, for if there be any power in this world, it is there:
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all the rest is but a flourish, but a shew of mortification, when the heart is as full of lusts,
all the rest is but a flourish, but a show of mortification, when the heart is as full of Lustiest,
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as a Toad is of poyson, There is no true mortification or holiness, but what comes from Christ and his holy Spirit.
as a Toad is of poison, There is no true mortification or holiness, but what comes from christ and his holy Spirit.
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SERMON VI. Rom. 8. 5. For they that are after the flesh, do minde the things of the flesh:
SERMON VI. Rom. 8. 5. For they that Are After the Flesh, do mind the things of the Flesh:
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but they that are after the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
but they that Are After the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
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IN the former Verse you remember how I shewed you that there was a great priviledge to all true Beleevers, which indeed is the chiefe of all Priviledge,
IN the former Verse you Remember how I showed you that there was a great privilege to all true Believers, which indeed is the chief of all Privilege,
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for it is the inlet of all mercies, and the principall deliverance from all evills.
for it is the inlet of all Mercies, and the principal deliverance from all evils.
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It is contained in the beginning of Verse 4. That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us.
It is contained in the beginning of Verse 4. That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us.
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In the latter end of the Verse I shewed the person more largely described, to whom this priviledge doth belong;
In the latter end of the Verse I showed the person more largely described, to whom this privilege does belong;
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that is, Not those that walk after the flesh, but those that walk after the spirit.
that is, Not those that walk After the Flesh, but those that walk After the Spirit.
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And I have as God enabled me opened the meaning of that to you, what it was to walk after the Flesh,
And I have as God enabled me opened the meaning of that to you, what it was to walk After the Flesh,
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and what to walk after the spirit.
and what to walk After the Spirit.
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Now the Apostle in this fifth Verse goes forward a little more particularly to discover those that have a right to this priviledge, by drawing one thing from another.
Now the Apostle in this fifth Verse Goes forward a little more particularly to discover those that have a right to this privilege, by drawing one thing from Another.
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The main was, They walk not after the flesh, but after the spirit.
The main was, They walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
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I, but that is a generall word, and how shall we know that? Saith he, you shall know that also by this, They that are after the flesh do mind fleshly things,
I, but that is a general word, and how shall we know that? Says he, you shall know that also by this, They that Are After the Flesh do mind fleshly things,
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and they that are after the spirit do minde spirituall things: and they that Are After the Spirit do mind spiritual things:
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You shall know whether you have the righteousness of the law fulfilled in you, if you walk not after the flesh but after the spirit.
You shall know whither you have the righteousness of the law fulfilled in you, if you walk not After the Flesh but After the Spirit.
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And you shall know that also by your minding, by the frame of your mindes;
And you shall know that also by your minding, by the frame of your minds;
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if you walk after the flesh you will mind fleshly things, if you walk after the spirit you will mind spirituall things.
if you walk After the Flesh you will mind fleshly things, if you walk After the Spirit you will mind spiritual things.
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And then he goes on to prove that also;
And then he Goes on to prove that also;
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as we see oft in Scripture, as in 1 John 5. where one thing is made the mark of another by a gradation;
as we see oft in Scripture, as in 1 John 5. where one thing is made the mark of Another by a gradation;
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there are five or six things, and one thing proves another, we know that we are the children of God if we keep his Commandements;
there Are five or six things, and one thing Proves Another, we know that we Are the children of God if we keep his commandments;
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and we know we keep his Commandements by another thing, and we know that by another thing.
and we know we keep his commandments by Another thing, and we know that by Another thing.
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So that I say the Scope of the Apostle is to cleare unto the Saints their right & title to this great priviledge,
So that I say the Scope of the Apostle is to clear unto the Saints their right & title to this great privilege,
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and also withall, to convince those that are carnal that they are without it, and to shew them their great miserie in being so;
and also withal, to convince those that Are carnal that they Are without it, and to show them their great misery in being so;
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for you shall see after, how as he discovers them, so also he shews their misery, he saith they are enmity to God, and they that walk after the flesh must dye, &c. Now that we may go on breifly to handle this a little to you;
for you shall see After, how as he discovers them, so also he shows their misery, he Says they Are enmity to God, and they that walk After the Flesh must die, etc. Now that we may go on briefly to handle this a little to you;
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you may take the Doctrine as it lyes here in the words: (for I will not,
you may take the Doctrine as it lies Here in the words: (for I will not,
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nor need not frame it otherwise) Doct. That those that are after the flesh, do minde the things of the flesh.
nor need not frame it otherwise) Doct. That those that Are After the Flesh, do mind the things of the Flesh.
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Only remember what I said before, for it is of great concernment; for that great priviledge depends upon this:
Only Remember what I said before, for it is of great concernment; for that great privilege depends upon this:
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if you have the righteousness of the law fulfilled in you, you must be those that walk according to the spirit,
if you have the righteousness of the law fulfilled in you, you must be those that walk according to the Spirit,
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and not according to the flesh:
and not according to the Flesh:
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And then would you know that? saith the Apostle, Those that are after the flesh do minde the things of the flesh,
And then would you know that? Says the Apostle, Those that Are After the Flesh do mind the things of the Flesh,
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and those that are after the Spirit, the things of the Spirit: so let that be the Doctrine or Lesson.and those that Are After the Spirit, the things of the Spirit: so let that be the Doctrine or lesson.
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I will give you but two short words to prove this to you, and then to open it as God shall help us.
I will give you but two short words to prove this to you, and then to open it as God shall help us.
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Reas. 1. The first thing to prove it is this, that it must be so,Reas. 1. The First thing to prove it is this, that it must be so,
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because every thing in the world, in all the Creation of God, doth act according to the nature of its principle from whence it flows.
Because every thing in the world, in all the Creation of God, does act according to the nature of its principle from whence it flows.
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As James saith, Jam. 3. 11, 12. Doth a fountain send forth from the same place sweet water and bitter? Can a figtree (my Brethren) bear olive-berries,
As James Says, Jam. 3. 11, 12. Does a fountain send forth from the same place sweet water and bitter? Can a Fig tree (my Brothers) bear Olive-berries,
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or can a Vine bear figs? You know that a Fig-tree bears Figs, and a Vine-tree bears Grapes,or can a Vine bear figs? You know that a Fig tree bears Figs, and a Vine-tree bears Grapes,
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and an Apple-tree bears Apples, and a Pear-tree Pears, and every Tree, and every thing will work according to its principle.
and an Apple tree bears Apples, and a Pear tree Pears, and every Tree, and every thing will work according to its principle.
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Make the tree good (saith Christ) and then the fruit will be good; such as the tree is, such will be the fruit;Make the tree good (Says christ) and then the fruit will be good; such as the tree is, such will be the fruit;
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such as the fountain is, such will be the stream:
such as the fountain is, such will be the stream:
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and when a mans principles, the frame of his heart is nothing but flesh, then of necessity his actions must be fleshly, his affections must be fleshly.
and when a men principles, the frame of his heart is nothing but Flesh, then of necessity his actions must be fleshly, his affections must be fleshly.
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If he have a fleshly minde, he must have a fleshly will, a fleshly love, fleshly hatred, a fleshly life, fleshly prayers, fleshly Sacraments, fleshly every thing:
If he have a fleshly mind, he must have a fleshly will, a fleshly love, fleshly hatred, a fleshly life, fleshly Prayers, fleshly Sacraments, fleshly every thing:
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for every thing must be according to its principle.
for every thing must be according to its principle.
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So, on the other side, where the principle is spiritual, there a man will minde spiritual things, he will love spiritual things, he will do spiritual things, he will delight in spirituall things.
So, on the other side, where the principle is spiritual, there a man will mind spiritual things, he will love spiritual things, he will do spiritual things, he will delight in spiritual things.
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That is one Reason of it.
That is one Reason of it.
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Reas. 2. And the second is this (for I will give you but these two,Reas. 2. And the second is this (for I will give you but these two,
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because the chief thing that I intend at this time is the opening of it) fleshly carnal men that are after the flesh, they must minde fleshly things,
Because the chief thing that I intend At this time is the opening of it) fleshly carnal men that Are After the Flesh, they must mind fleshly things,
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because they know not spiritual things, they understand not spiritual things:
Because they know not spiritual things, they understand not spiritual things:
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Or if you will (and it may be that word hath something more in it) 1 Cor. 2. they perceive not spiritual things, they do not ken and perceive them.
Or if you will (and it may be that word hath something more in it) 1 Cor. 2. they perceive not spiritual things, they do not ken and perceive them.
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Now you know that a man mindes not (I mean look upon it as the acting of the understanding) a man cannot minde, but what he knows;
Now you know that a man minds not (I mean look upon it as the acting of the understanding) a man cannot mind, but what he knows;
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a man cannot think of things he knows not.
a man cannot think of things he knows not.
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That is the reason to prove that poor ignorant people speak an untruth, and deceive themselves,
That is the reason to prove that poor ignorant people speak an untruth, and deceive themselves,
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when they say, we remember God, we minde God, wheresoever we are, and yet they know not God;
when they say, we Remember God, we mind God, wheresoever we Are, and yet they know not God;
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for God is not minded but when he is known.
for God is not minded but when he is known.
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As in that place of the Corinthians, A natural man cannot perceive the things of the spirit;
As in that place of the Corinthians, A natural man cannot perceive the things of the Spirit;
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he doth not know Jesus Christ, therefore he cannot minde him;
he does not know jesus christ, Therefore he cannot mind him;
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he doth not know the things of the spirit of God, therefore he cannot set his heart upon them;
he does not know the things of the Spirit of God, Therefore he cannot Set his heart upon them;
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Without knowledge the minde cannot be good; Without knowledge the mind cannot be good;
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that is, till a man have a stock of knowledge of things, he can never act his understanding and minde about it.
that is, till a man have a stock of knowledge of things, he can never act his understanding and mind about it.
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There are two short Reasons why those that are carnal and fleshly, those that are after the flesh, they minde the things of the flesh,
There Are two short Reasons why those that Are carnal and fleshly, those that Are After the Flesh, they mind the things of the Flesh,
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and they minde nothing else, nor cannot;
and they mind nothing Else, nor cannot;
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and those that are after the spirit, minde the things of the spirit, because they know them, they understand them,
and those that Are After the Spirit, mind the things of the Spirit, Because they know them, they understand them,
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and understanding them, they cannot choose, as David saith, Psal. 1. but exercise themselves in them day and night:
and understanding them, they cannot choose, as David Says, Psalm 1. but exercise themselves in them day and night:
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they exercise their thoughts and affections, and all in them. Now for the opening of it unto you, here are three questions.
they exercise their thoughts and affections, and all in them. Now for the opening of it unto you, Here Are three questions.
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First, What is meant by being after the flesh?
First, What is meant by being After the Flesh?
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And secondly, What is meant by the things of the flesh, and the things of the Spirit? I will put them both together,
And secondly, What is meant by the things of the Flesh, and the things of the Spirit? I will put them both together,
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for the one will open the other.
for the one will open the other.
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And thirdly, What is meant by minding the things of the flesh, and by minding the things of the Spirit?
And Thirdly, What is meant by minding the things of the Flesh, and by minding the things of the Spirit?
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First, by being after the flesh, it is in effect the same that I told you before, to walk after the flesh;
First, by being After the Flesh, it is in Effect the same that I told you before, to walk After the Flesh;
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therefore if you have not forgotten that, you will easily understand this.
Therefore if you have not forgotten that, you will Easily understand this.
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But yet to make it clearer, you must understand, that a man is said to be after the flesh,
But yet to make it clearer, you must understand, that a man is said to be After the Flesh,
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or carnal, for so they reade it in Latine, Qui carnalis, &c. Men are said to be carnal,
or carnal, for so they read it in Latin, Qui Carnalis, etc. Men Are said to be carnal,
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or after the flesh three wayes.
or After the Flesh three ways.
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The first is when a man is a true Saint, but hath but a little measure of grace,
The First is when a man is a true Saint, but hath but a little measure of grace,
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and hath much corruption, much flesh.
and hath much corruption, much Flesh.
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It pleaseth the holy Ghost many times to denominate such a man by the greatest part that is in him, which is flesh,
It Pleases the holy Ghost many times to denominate such a man by the greatest part that is in him, which is Flesh,
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and so to call him Carnal; as in Rom. 7. saith Paul, speaking how spiritual the law is,
and so to call him Carnal; as in Rom. 7. Says Paul, speaking how spiritual the law is,
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but saith he, I am carnal, sold under sin; sold to sin:
but Says he, I am carnal, sold under since; sold to since:
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not that there was no grace in Paul, but that there was such abundance of corruption, at least in his feeling.
not that there was no grace in Paul, but that there was such abundance of corruption, At least in his feeling.
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So in 1 Cor. 3. Are ye not carnal? (saith Paul) have ye not need of milk? are ye not babes? When I hear there are such divisions, that some are for Paul, and some for Apollos, and some for Cephas, Are ye not carnal? are ye not after the flesh? that is, Is there not a world of corruption in you? doth not corruption rule and bear sway, over that little grace that is in you? So in Gal. 6. 1. If any man be overtaken with sin, you that are spiritual restore such a one;
So in 1 Cor. 3. are you not carnal? (Says Paul) have you not need of milk? Are you not babes? When I hear there Are such divisions, that Some Are for Paul, and Some for Apollos, and Some for Cephas, are you not carnal? Are you not After the Flesh? that is, Is there not a world of corruption in you? does not corruption Rule and bear sway, over that little grace that is in you? So in Gal. 6. 1. If any man be overtaken with since, you that Are spiritual restore such a one;
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that is, as if he had said, There are some carnal, and they cannot keep themselves from being overtaken frequently with sin,
that is, as if he had said, There Are Some carnal, and they cannot keep themselves from being overtaken frequently with since,
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and much less can such restore others; but a spiritual man, one that the spirit hath prevailed in some measure over the flesh, in keeping him from the foils and falls that weak men fall into,
and much less can such restore Others; but a spiritual man, one that the Spirit hath prevailed in Some measure over the Flesh, in keeping him from the foils and falls that weak men fallen into,
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and making him able in some measure to raise and heal others.
and making him able in Some measure to raise and heal Others.
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Now so we are not to understand it here in this place, when he saith, They that are after the flesh.
Now so we Are not to understand it Here in this place, when he Says, They that Are After the Flesh.
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Secondly, a man may be said to be after the Flesh, or to be carnall.
Secondly, a man may be said to be After the Flesh, or to be carnal.
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A man that is a true Saint may be called carnall, when he doth some one action that may in a sence be wholy carnall.
A man that is a true Saint may be called carnal, when he does Some one actium that may in a sense be wholly carnal.
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For a Saint may do an action that he, nor none about him may perceive any thing but carnallity in.
For a Saint may do an actium that he, nor none about him may perceive any thing but carnality in.
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As in Mat. 16. 23. Compared with Mark 8. 32. There you shall see a godly Saint, Peter by name,
As in Mathew 16. 23. Compared with Mark 8. 32. There you shall see a godly Saint, Peter by name,
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when his Master was Preaching to him, what he should suffer at Jerusalem, and how he should be put to death, and the like:
when his Master was Preaching to him, what he should suffer At Jerusalem, and how he should be put to death, and the like:
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Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from the Lord; Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it Far from the Lord;
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this shall not be unto thee. This was a Fleshly speech, a meer carnall speech.this shall not be unto thee. This was a Fleshly speech, a mere carnal speech.
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Christ was going to Jerusalem to die for Peter, and for other poore sinners, and Peter takes him aside,
christ was going to Jerusalem to die for Peter, and for other poor Sinners, and Peter Takes him aside,
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and rebukes his Master, and tells him it should not be so, Far be it from thee.
and rebukes his Master, and tells him it should not be so, far be it from thee.
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Christ takes him, ahd tells him, Get thee behind me Satan, thou art an offence to mee:
christ Takes him, and tells him, Get thee behind me Satan, thou art an offence to me:
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for thou savourest not the things of God, but the things of men. Thou speakest as a carnall fleshly man, thou hast no tast of spirituall things.for thou savourest not the things of God, but the things of men. Thou Speakest as a carnal fleshly man, thou hast no taste of spiritual things.
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If thou diddest looke on it spiritually, thou wouldest rejoyce, and pray the Lord to help thee to suffer in that temptation with thy Master,
If thou didst look on it spiritually, thou Wouldst rejoice, and pray the Lord to help thee to suffer in that temptation with thy Master,
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or to make a spiritual use of it, but thou art carnall, and savourest of Flesh.
or to make a spiritual use of it, but thou art carnal, and savourest of Flesh.
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Now when the Apostle sayeth here, They that are afeer the Flesh, do mind the things of the Flesh, he doth not properly mean that neither.
Now when the Apostle Saith Here, They that Are afeer the Flesh, do mind the things of the Flesh, he does not properly mean that neither.
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But thirdly and lastly, a man is said to be after the flesh, when he is in his pure naturals;
But Thirdly and lastly, a man is said to be After the Flesh, when he is in his pure naturals;
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when he is meerly carnal, when he is wholly flesh, when he is destitute of the spirit of God:
when he is merely carnal, when he is wholly Flesh, when he is destitute of the Spirit of God:
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when men are so flesh and fleshly in their principles and actions, that there is nothing of the Spirit of God in them.
when men Are so Flesh and fleshly in their principles and actions, that there is nothing of the Spirit of God in them.
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So it is principally to be taken here.
So it is principally to be taken Here.
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Though for the former two I may say this, that as far as a Saint, either in the measure of his graces,
Though for the former two I may say this, that as Far as a Saint, either in the measure of his graces,
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or in his actions, is fleshly, he mindes fleshly things; but a man that is wholly fleshly, wholly mindes fleshly things.
or in his actions, is fleshly, he minds fleshly things; but a man that is wholly fleshly, wholly minds fleshly things.
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And so much concerning the first Question.
And so much Concerning the First Question.
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The second thing is, What is meant here by the things of the flesh, and by the things of the spirit? If you remember what I have told you of flesh before, you will understand much what is meant by the things of the flesh.
The second thing is, What is meant Here by the things of the Flesh, and by the things of the Spirit? If you Remember what I have told you of Flesh before, you will understand much what is meant by the things of the Flesh.
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I told you Flesh was Old Adam, both in his good, and in his evil, pure Adam, and corrupt Adam, and every thing that came from him,
I told you Flesh was Old Adam, both in his good, and in his evil, pure Adam, and corrupt Adam, and every thing that Come from him,
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or every thing that leads to him, that was Flesh. So the things of the flesh are these things,
or every thing that leads to him, that was Flesh. So the things of the Flesh Are these things,
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and all opportunities belonging to them in general.
and all opportunities belonging to them in general.
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But, that you may understand it a little better, I will shew you what the holy Ghost calls these things of the flesh, and the things of the spirit, that so by the Scriptures you may understand Scriptures.
But, that you may understand it a little better, I will show you what the holy Ghost calls these things of the Flesh, and the things of the Spirit, that so by the Scriptures you may understand Scriptures.
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We will put them both together, the one will open the other to you.
We will put them both together, the one will open the other to you.
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In 1 Cor. 2. 11. there you shall see the things of the flesh are called the things of a man:
In 1 Cor. 2. 11. there you shall see the things of the Flesh Are called the things of a man:
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For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of a man which is in him. For what man Knoweth the things of a man, save the Spirit of a man which is in him.
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The things of a man: The things of the flesh are the things of a man, that is, proper to a man as man.
The things of a man: The things of the Flesh Are the things of a man, that is, proper to a man as man.
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Therefore Mark 8. 32. they are called, The things that be of men.
Therefore Mark 8. 32. they Are called, The things that be of men.
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The things of the flesh are called the things that men deal about, the things that men as men naturally deal about,
The things of the Flesh Are called the things that men deal about, the things that men as men naturally deal about,
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and look after, the things of men.
and look After, the things of men.
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But the things of the Spirit of God, in that 1 Cor. 2. you have divers expressions of them:
But the things of the Spirit of God, in that 1 Cor. 2. you have diverse expressions of them:
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ver. 9. they are the things that Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, nor hath entred into the heart of man, the things that God hath prepared for them that love him. ver. 9. they Are the things that Eye hath not seen, nor ear herd, nor hath entered into the heart of man, the things that God hath prepared for them that love him.
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What are these things? these glorious things that no carnal man hath ever seen or heard,
What Are these things? these glorious things that no carnal man hath ever seen or herd,
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or understood any thing of them, that God hath prepared for them that love him? They are,
or understood any thing of them, that God hath prepared for them that love him? They Are,
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as we see there afterwards, clearly the things of the Spirit of God.
as we see there afterwards, clearly the things of the Spirit of God.
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They are called the deep things of God, ver. 10. they are deep, because no carnal man can reach them;
They Are called the deep things of God, ver. 10. they Are deep, Because no carnal man can reach them;
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and in ver. 11. they are called the things of God; and in ver. 12. The things that are freely given to us of God.
and in ver. 11. they Are called the things of God; and in ver. 12. The things that Are freely given to us of God.
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And in ver. 14. they are called the the things of the Spirit of God; The things of the Spirit of God are foolishness to him.
And in ver. 14. they Are called the the things of the Spirit of God; The things of the Spirit of God Are foolishness to him.
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In 2 Cor. 4. ult. there you shall have both these things described: for in that we shall have a little light from that description of it;
In 2 Cor. 4. ult. there you shall have both these things described: for in that we shall have a little Light from that description of it;
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the things of the flesh are called there the things that are seen, and the things of the Spirit are called the things that are not seen;
the things of the Flesh Are called there the things that Are seen, and the things of the Spirit Are called the things that Are not seen;
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the one are said to be temporal, and the other eternal.
the one Are said to be temporal, and the other Eternal.
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The things of the flesh are temporal things that may be seen, that is, not so much seen with the eyes of the body,
The things of the Flesh Are temporal things that may be seen, that is, not so much seen with the eyes of the body,
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but he means that a man, every carnal man may perceive and understand them. All the things of Old Adam, a meer natural man is able to comprehend them,
but he means that a man, every carnal man may perceive and understand them. All the things of Old Adam, a mere natural man is able to comprehend them,
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but the other things are things that are not seen;
but the other things Are things that Are not seen;
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that is, that eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, nor hath entred into the heart of man.
that is, that eye hath not seen, nor ear herd, nor hath entered into the heart of man.
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Therefore Christ in Mat. 11. 25. saith, I thank thee, O heavenly Father, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent,
Therefore christ in Mathew 11. 25. Says, I thank thee, Oh heavenly Father, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent,
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and hast revealed them to babes. and hast revealed them to babes.
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What were these things? the things of the spirit of God, they are the things that are hid from the wise and prudent of the world, they are not possible to be seen of them,
What were these things? the things of the Spirit of God, they Are the things that Are hid from the wise and prudent of the world, they Are not possible to be seen of them,
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but God reveals them to the least babe of his own kingdome. In Coloss. 3. 1, 2. you have another description:
but God reveals them to the least babe of his own Kingdom. In Coloss. 3. 1, 2. you have Another description:
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for you may put these together, and so the better understand them.
for you may put these together, and so the better understand them.
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In ver. 2. the things of the flesh are called things on earth, and the things of the Spirit are called the things that are above.
In ver. 2. the things of the Flesh Are called things on earth, and the things of the Spirit Are called the things that Are above.
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The things of the flesh are the things that are beneath, as it were, things on the earth;
The things of the Flesh Are the things that Are beneath, as it were, things on the earth;
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that is, though in Old Adam there be many excellent things, (you must not conceive Earth here in a gross sense) there is fine refined wisdome,
that is, though in Old Adam there be many excellent things, (you must not conceive Earth Here in a gross sense) there is fine refined Wisdom,
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and understanding, and prudence, which the spirit of God usually slights and despiseth; Where is the wise and the disputer, &c. notwithstanding, all Old Adam is but earthly;
and understanding, and prudence, which the Spirit of God usually slights and despises; Where is the wise and the disputer, etc. notwithstanding, all Old Adam is but earthly;
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all the spirituality, as it were, of Old Adam, are but things on the earth. It is no wonder they are called things of the Earth,
all the spirituality, as it were, of Old Adam, Are but things on the earth. It is no wonder they Are called things of the Earth,
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when the Doctrine and Preaching of John Baptist he himself calls it Earthly; I am from the earth, I speak earthly;
when the Doctrine and Preaching of John Baptist he himself calls it Earthly; I am from the earth, I speak earthly;
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He is from above, he speaks heavenly and spiritually. It was earthly in comparison of Christ, though there was some Gospel in it.
He is from above, he speaks heavenly and spiritually. It was earthly in comparison of christ, though there was Some Gospel in it.
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Much more earthly is all the devotion and Religion, and what is best in fleshly man, that hath nothing in him but Old Adam.
Much more earthly is all the devotion and Religion, and what is best in fleshly man, that hath nothing in him but Old Adam.
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In Phil. 3. 7. there is another large description of these things.
In Philip 3. 7. there is Another large description of these things.
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The things of the flesh there, they are those things that Paul once accounted gaine to him,
The things of the Flesh there, they Are those things that Paul once accounted gain to him,
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and those things that Paul now accounted losse to him, see there what those things are, those excellent fine things, the things of the flesh;
and those things that Paul now accounted loss to him, see there what those things Are, those excellent fine things, the things of the Flesh;
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a man while he is in the flesh, accounts them gaine, a great gaine to him;
a man while he is in the Flesh, accounts them gain, a great gain to him;
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he lives by his wit, and his wisedome, and it is a mighty gaine to him to increase,
he lives by his wit, and his Wisdom, and it is a mighty gain to him to increase,
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and build up old Adam in him. But when a man comes to spirituall things, he accounts all these things loss:
and built up old Adam in him. But when a man comes to spiritual things, he accounts all these things loss:
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I account them loss, saith Paul. Now the things of the spirit, were those things that Paul desired to win, and to gain;I account them loss, Says Paul. Now the things of the Spirit, were those things that Paul desired to win, and to gain;
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in the verses following, That I may gain Christ and his righteousness;
in the Verses following, That I may gain christ and his righteousness;
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and a little further, you shall see Paul calls the things of the flesh the things behinde, and the things of the Spirit the things before. And in ver. 19. the things of the flesh he calls them earthly things.
and a little further, you shall see Paul calls the things of the Flesh the things behind, and the things of the Spirit the things before. And in ver. 19. the things of the Flesh he calls them earthly things.
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They minde earthly things; and so by contraries, the other things are heavenly. I cannot open every particular expression, onely I would point out the descriptions to you,They mind earthly things; and so by contraries, the other things Are heavenly. I cannot open every particular expression, only I would point out the descriptions to you,
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as the Holy Ghost layes them down.
as the Holy Ghost lays them down.
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In 2 Cor. 5. there the things of the flesh are called old things, and the things of the Spirit are called new things: for saith the Apostle, We know no man after the flesh,
In 2 Cor. 5. there the things of the Flesh Are called old things, and the things of the Spirit Are called new things: for Says the Apostle, We know no man After the Flesh,
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yea though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet know we him so no more:
yea though we have known christ After the Flesh, yet know we him so no more:
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therefore if any man be in Christ he is a new creature, old things are passed away: Therefore if any man be in christ he is a new creature, old things Are passed away:
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all the things of the Flesh are old things, the things of the Spirit of God are new things.
all the things of the Flesh Are old things, the things of the Spirit of God Are new things.
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Therefore in the Acts, the Athenians desired to know the new strange doctrine that Paul brought.
Therefore in the Acts, the Athenians desired to know the new strange Doctrine that Paul brought.
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What was this new doctrine?
What was this new Doctrine?
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Onely the things concerning the Spirit of God, the other things are old things, Gal. 2. 18. there the things of the flesh are described to be the things that Paul destroyed,
Only the things Concerning the Spirit of God, the other things Are old things, Gal. 2. 18. there the things of the Flesh Are described to be the things that Paul destroyed,
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and the things of the Spirit the things that Paul sought to build up. 1 Cor. 7. 32, 33. the things of the flesh are called the things of the world, but the things of the Spirit are called there the things of the Lord;
and the things of the Spirit the things that Paul sought to built up. 1 Cor. 7. 32, 33. the things of the Flesh Are called the things of the world, but the things of the Spirit Are called there the things of the Lord;
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The married cares for the things of the world, but the unmarried for the things of the Lord. The married Cares for the things of the world, but the unmarried for the things of the Lord.
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Phil. 2. 23. the things of the flesh are called our own things, and the things of the Spirit are called the things of Jesus Christ.
Philip 2. 23. the things of the Flesh Are called our own things, and the things of the Spirit Are called the things of jesus christ.
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Saith the Apostle, I have no man like minded, who will naturally care for your state:
Says the Apostle, I have no man like minded, who will naturally care for your state:
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Mark that expression, it is well worth observing in these self-seeking times.
Mark that expression, it is well worth observing in these self-seeking times.
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We may well say so now, if Paul said so then, I have no man like minded, who will naturally care for your estate.
We may well say so now, if Paul said so then, I have no man like minded, who will naturally care for your estate.
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A man can hardly finde a Professor in a multitude, that will naturally and freely care for the state of others of the Saints:
A man can hardly find a Professor in a multitude, that will naturally and freely care for the state of Others of the Saints:
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for, saith he, All seek their own, and not the things that are Jesus Christs:
for, Says he, All seek their own, and not the things that Are jesus Christ:
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all seek their own things, the things that make for old Adam, that make for the Flesh, and for mans self.
all seek their own things, the things that make for old Adam, that make for the Flesh, and for men self.
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Joh. 6. 27. the things of the Flesh are called meat that perisheth, and the things of the Spirit meat that endureth to everlasting life. John 6. 27. the things of the Flesh Are called meat that Perishes, and the things of the Spirit meat that Endureth to everlasting life.
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Luke 10. 41. they are called many things, and the things of the Spirit are called one thing; Martha, Martha, thou art cumbred about many things: Luke 10. 41. they Are called many things, and the things of the Spirit Are called one thing; Martha, Martha, thou art cumbered about many things:
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for indeed there are many distracting businesses in the things of the world;
for indeed there Are many distracting businesses in the things of the world;
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therefore in Mat. 13. when the seed was sown among thorns, it is said, the deceitfulness of riches and pleasures,
Therefore in Mathew 13. when the seed was sown among thorns, it is said, the deceitfulness of riches and pleasures,
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and the lusts of other things; who knows how many, it may be a thousand, two thousand other things;and the Lustiest of other things; who knows how many, it may be a thousand, two thousand other things;
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the things of the Flesh are endless, but the things of the Spirit are called one thing; the ruinous building of old Adam is going into a thousand pieces,
the things of the Flesh Are endless, but the things of the Spirit Are called one thing; the ruinous building of old Adam is going into a thousand Pieces,
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but there is but one Jesus Christ, and in the things of Jesus Christ there is a greater union then in the things of the Flesh,
but there is but one jesus christ, and in the things of jesus christ there is a greater Union then in the things of the Flesh,
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and old Adam. In Luke 19. they are called the things of trouble, and the things of the Spirit the things that belong to our peace:
and old Adam. In Lycia 19. they Are called the things of trouble, and the things of the Spirit the things that belong to our peace:
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O that thou hadst known in this thy day the things that belong to thy peace! Oh that thou Hadst known in this thy day the things that belong to thy peace!
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In Jer. 2. 8. they are called things that do not profit, vain things, and the things of the Spirit in Phil. 1. 10. they are called excellent things; That ye may be able to know the things that are excellent, that is, the things of the Spirit of God.
In Jer. 2. 8. they Are called things that do not profit, vain things, and the things of the Spirit in Philip 1. 10. they Are called excellent things; That you may be able to know the things that Are excellent, that is, the things of the Spirit of God.
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And to conclude this, Phil. 4. 8. speaking of the things of the Spirit, saith he, Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, these things do.
And to conclude this, Philip 4. 8. speaking of the things of the Spirit, Says he, Whatsoever things Are true, whatsoever things Are just, whatsoever things Are honest, whatsoever things Are pure, whatsoever things Are lovely, whatsoever things Are of good report, these things do.
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These are the things of the Spirit of God.
These Are the things of the Spirit of God.
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Then impure things, dishonest things, dishonourable things, unjust things, unlovely things, these are things of the flesh.
Then impure things, dishonest things, dishonourable things, unjust things, unlovely things, these Are things of the Flesh.
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Thus much in general, according to the description of the things of the Flesh in Scripture.
Thus much in general, according to the description of the things of the Flesh in Scripture.
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But now in particular, I will sum up the things of the Flesh, or of old Adam (one or other of which fleshly men do wholly minde) to these three Heads.
But now in particular, I will sum up the things of the Flesh, or of old Adam (one or other of which fleshly men do wholly mind) to these three Heads.
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1. The first is to establish their own righteousness by the law, to procure to themselves justification by their works. This is the Master-piece of old Adam: for I told you, that man is more prone to this then to sin,
1. The First is to establish their own righteousness by the law, to procure to themselves justification by their works. This is the Masterpiece of old Adam: for I told you, that man is more prove to this then to since,
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though he be prone to that also;
though he be prove to that also;
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and old Adam works stronger towards his righteousness (such as it is) in a forbidden way, then to sin.
and old Adam works Stronger towards his righteousness (such as it is) in a forbidden Way, then to since.
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Therefore it is said, Rom. 10. 3. They being ignorant of Gods righteousness, went about to establish their own righteousness:
Therefore it is said, Rom. 10. 3. They being ignorant of God's righteousness, went about to establish their own righteousness:
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He speaks there of the Jews. The word in the Original is, they went to make it stand; just as a tottered house that every blast is ready to throw down,
He speaks there of the jews. The word in the Original is, they went to make it stand; just as a tottered house that every blast is ready to throw down,
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and it must be underpropped on this side, and on that side to keep it up:
and it must be underpropped on this side, and on that side to keep it up:
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so every fleshly man in the world, this is half his work, to make the Babel of his own righteousness to stand;
so every fleshly man in the world, this is half his work, to make the Babel of his own righteousness to stand;
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he is alway piecing and patching, and doing some good work, he is wishing and woulding,
he is always piecing and patching, and doing Some good work, he is wishing and woulding,
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or in some fashion or other to make up a good estate against the latter day.
or in Some fashion or other to make up a good estate against the latter day.
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Therefore that was the question, Acts 2. and Luke 3. and it is the grand question of all mankinde, What shall we do to be saved? and we see when they came to Christ, it was alway with this, Master, what shall I do to be saved? As if he had said, I know it must be by doing,
Therefore that was the question, Acts 2. and Lycia 3. and it is the grand question of all mankind, What shall we do to be saved? and we see when they Come to christ, it was always with this, Master, what shall I do to be saved? As if he had said, I know it must be by doing,
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and I am willing to go about it to frame some kinde of righteousness or other:
and I am willing to go about it to frame Some kind of righteousness or other:
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Therefore in Joh. 6. say they, What shall we do to work the works of eternall life? saith Christ, This is the work of God to believe; he takes them off.
Therefore in John 6. say they, What shall we do to work the works of Eternal life? Says christ, This is the work of God to believe; he Takes them off.
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Now this is one thing whereby you may know what it is to be a fleshly man,
Now this is one thing whereby you may know what it is to be a fleshly man,
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and to minde fleshly things, when people minde, and cast projects and wayes to procure righteousness to themselves,
and to mind fleshly things, when people mind, and cast projects and ways to procure righteousness to themselves,
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or justification to their souls, any other way, then onely by the Lord Jesus Christ. Men may be as it were drunk sometimes, and minde neither Heaven nor Hell;
or justification to their Souls, any other Way, then only by the Lord jesus christ. Men may be as it were drunk sometime, and mind neither Heaven nor Hell;
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but there is no fleshly carnal man, when he is his own man, but he thinks there is some good work or other that he must do, either giving,
but there is no fleshly carnal man, when he is his own man, but he thinks there is Some good work or other that he must do, either giving,
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or lending, or building an Alms-house, or giving to the poor, or somewhat to get him a righteousness:
or lending, or building an Almshouse, or giving to the poor, or somewhat to get him a righteousness:
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But remember, thou art a carnal man, and all thy minding, and all thy thoughts this way, are but according to the flesh,
But Remember, thou art a carnal man, and all thy minding, and all thy thoughts this Way, Are but according to the Flesh,
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and those that are after the flesh must die.
and those that Are After the Flesh must die.
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It was the first and the greatest Curse that ever was in the world, when God said to old Adam, he must die:
It was the First and the greatest Curse that ever was in the world, when God said to old Adam, he must die:
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it is a general rule, all old Adam must die, either thou must get that piece of old Adam that is in thee to die,
it is a general Rule, all old Adam must die, either thou must get that piece of old Adam that is in thee to die,
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or thou shalt die with it, one of the two.
or thou shalt die with it, one of the two.
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2. Then another thing that is called the things of the Flesh, it is Carnal Priviledges, either men that are fleshly minde their justification out of Christ, or else their Carnal Priviledges.
2. Then Another thing that is called the things of the Flesh, it is Carnal Privileges, either men that Are fleshly mind their justification out of christ, or Else their Carnal Privileges.
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I told you before that those are called Flesh: saith the Apostle, If any might, I may glory in the flesh. What is that? I am an Hebrew of the Hebrews, &c. and so the Jews in Mat. 3. Joh. 8. and 2 Cor. 11. they were apt,
I told you before that those Are called Flesh: Says the Apostle, If any might, I may glory in the Flesh. What is that? I am an Hebrew of the Hebrews, etc. and so the jews in Mathew 3. John 8. and 2 Cor. 11. they were apt,
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as to stablish their own righteousness, so to glory in their priviledges, We are the children of Abraham, we were never slaves or servants. We have not their priviledges to glory in,
as to establish their own righteousness, so to glory in their privileges, We Are the children of Abraham, we were never slaves or Servants. We have not their privileges to glory in,
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yet this is a main piece of old Adam, a great part of the things of the flesh, outward priviledges, let them be Church-priviledges, or what you will:
yet this is a main piece of old Adam, a great part of the things of the Flesh, outward privileges, let them be Church privileges, or what you will:
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when people rejoyce, and minde and contemplate outward priviledges, and do not regard the inward power,
when people rejoice, and mind and contemplate outward privileges, and do not regard the inward power,
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nor what is in, and through and by them, this is but flesh.
nor what is in, and through and by them, this is but Flesh.
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I fear you will not bear with me, you will account me your enemy for telling you the truth:
I Fear you will not bear with me, you will account me your enemy for telling you the truth:
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but I am perswaded there are many among us that talk of Churches, and Government,
but I am persuaded there Are many among us that talk of Churches, and Government,
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and Ordinances, and Priviledges, and yet all is but flesh, and you cannot well judge of them by their strictness in it;
and Ordinances, and Privileges, and yet all is but Flesh, and you cannot well judge of them by their strictness in it;
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for flesh will go as strictly in its way as the Spirit: but it is to be feared, that divers build of it, and glory in it,
for Flesh will go as strictly in its Way as the Spirit: but it is to be feared, that diverse built of it, and glory in it,
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and it is a great part of their Religion:
and it is a great part of their Religion:
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I warn you in love to look to it, and if those Priviledges were taken away,
I warn you in love to look to it, and if those Privileges were taken away,
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as Christ took away the priviledge of being the children of Abraham from the Jews, such people would be poor carnal people.
as christ took away the privilege of being the children of Abraham from the jews, such people would be poor carnal people.
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Take heed of it, and let him that glories, glory in the Lord.
Take heed of it, and let him that Glories, glory in the Lord.
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3. Thirdly, and lastly, the things of the flesh (for all old Adam is included in these three things) that fleshly men minde, is to fulfill their lusts, which are many;
3. Thirdly, and lastly, the things of the Flesh (for all old Adam is included in these three things) that fleshly men mind, is to fulfil their Lustiest, which Are many;
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to make provision for the flesh, Rom. 13. that is, to be casting how to feed one lust or other.to make provision for the Flesh, Rom. 13. that is, to be casting how to feed one lust or other.
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Now if you would know what those lusts are in particular, (though in a sort it be general) you have it in 1 Joh. 2. 16. saith he, All that is in the world, is the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, and the pride of life.
Now if you would know what those Lustiest Are in particular, (though in a sort it be general) you have it in 1 John 2. 16. Says he, All that is in the world, is the lust of the Flesh, the lust of the eye, and the pride of life.
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These are the lusts of the world; all the lusts in the world may be reduced it seems to those three heads:
These Are the Lustiest of the world; all the Lustiest in the world may be reduced it seems to those three Heads:
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so I say, these are the fleshly things that all carnall people minde;
so I say, these Are the fleshly things that all carnal people mind;
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all their thoughts throughout the year, every one runs either in stablishing their own righteousness, or in glorying, and contemplating their outward priviledges,
all their thoughts throughout the year, every one runs either in establishing their own righteousness, or in glorying, and contemplating their outward privileges,
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or in projecting for the fulfilling of some lust or other:
or in projecting for the fulfilling of Some lust or other:
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thus they spend their whole life, these are the things of the flesh that carnall men minde.
thus they spend their Whole life, these Are the things of the Flesh that carnal men mind.
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Now the other, the things of the Spirit, that are contrary to these, you may comprehend them all in these words;
Now the other, the things of the Spirit, that Are contrary to these, you may comprehend them all in these words;
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that is, 1. They are either the things of Faith. 2. Or else their Hope and Happiness in Jesus Christ. 3. Or else their Obedience to the will of Christ.
that is, 1. They Are either the things of Faith. 2. Or Else their Hope and Happiness in jesus christ. 3. Or Else their obedience to the will of christ.
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All the things of the Spirit are comprehended in these three.
All the things of the Spirit Are comprehended in these three.
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First, the things of Faith. They minde the things of the Spirit; that is, they alway minde and study how to believe in Jesus Christ,
First, the things of Faith. They mind the things of the Spirit; that is, they always mind and study how to believe in jesus christ,
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and how to lay firmer and righter hold of him, how they may know him more distinctly,
and how to lay firmer and righter hold of him, how they may know him more distinctly,
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and hold him more firmly, and get fuller assurance, this is their work.
and hold him more firmly, and get fuller assurance, this is their work.
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2. Or they are exercised about the things of Hope; that is, they are contemplating and rejoycing in their Happiness by Christ,
2. Or they Are exercised about the things of Hope; that is, they Are contemplating and rejoicing in their Happiness by christ,
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how their persons are justified, and their sins pardoned, and the righteousness of the law fulfilled in them,
how their Persons Are justified, and their Sins pardoned, and the righteousness of the law fulfilled in them,
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and all in Heaven and Earth bestowed on them.
and all in Heaven and Earth bestowed on them.
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As Paul saith, Phil. 3. this is our Religion, we glory in the flesh as if not,
As Paul Says, Philip 3. this is our Religion, we glory in the Flesh as if not,
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but we rejoyce in Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh, but we rejoyce in Jesus, that is, in all the happiness we have in Jesus Christ.
but we rejoice in jesus, and have no confidence in the Flesh, but we rejoice in jesus, that is, in all the happiness we have in jesus christ.
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3. Or thirdly and lastly, the things of the Spirit are the will of God, or the Commands of Jesus Christ;
3. Or Thirdly and lastly, the things of the Spirit Are the will of God, or the Commands of jesus christ;
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they alway study how they may obey, and fulfill the good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God.
they always study how they may obey, and fulfil the good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God.
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So that a Saint, if he be spiritual, he is alway either acting his Faith, and increasing, and strengthning that;
So that a Saint, if he be spiritual, he is always either acting his Faith, and increasing, and strengthening that;
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or he is contemplating his Happiness in Jesus Christ;
or he is contemplating his Happiness in jesus christ;
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or studying which way to glorifie God, to know what part of the will of God he knows not,
or studying which Way to Glorify God, to know what part of the will of God he knows not,
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and to study what part of the will of God he knows and remembers, this is his exercise.
and to study what part of the will of God he knows and remembers, this is his exercise.
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And let this suffice to shew what the things of the flesh, and what the things of the Spirit are.
And let this suffice to show what the things of the Flesh, and what the things of the Spirit Are.
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Now the third question briefly is, What is meant by the minding of the things of the Flesh,
Now the third question briefly is, What is meant by the minding of the things of the Flesh,
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and the things of the Spirit? and the things of the Spirit?
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1. You must under stand, first, that the meaning is not, as though a man might not think upon fleshly things:
1. You must under stand, First, that the meaning is not, as though a man might not think upon fleshly things:
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for a spiritual Saint oft thinks upon fleshly things in a spiritual manner, as to consider his sins, to bewail, and to mourn for them;
for a spiritual Saint oft thinks upon fleshly things in a spiritual manner, as to Consider his Sins, to bewail, and to mourn for them;
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and he may minde earthly worldly things, to provide things honest, to provide for his Family, as the Apostle saith:
and he may mind earthly worldly things, to provide things honest, to provide for his Family, as the Apostle Says:
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he may think of his business.
he may think of his business.
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Therefore the Holy Ghost here doth not use the word [ Frounesis ] but [ Frounena ]; [ Frounesis ] signifies prudence, or discretion, or providence in business:
Therefore the Holy Ghost Here does not use the word [ Frounesis ] but [ Frounena ]; [ Frounesis ] signifies prudence, or discretion, or providence in business:
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he doth not use that, lest we should think that the Holy Ghost forbids to provide, to be mindful, and careful of worldly business,
he does not use that, lest we should think that the Holy Ghost forbids to provide, to be mindful, and careful of worldly business,
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but [ Frounena ] that signifies a further thing, as I shall shew presently.
but [ Frounena ] that signifies a further thing, as I shall show presently.
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2. Now then you must understand this also, that when the Apostle saith, they minde the things of the flesh, the word doth not onely signifie the understanding,
2. Now then you must understand this also, that when the Apostle Says, they mind the things of the Flesh, the word does not only signify the understanding,
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but it signifies all the affections also.
but it signifies all the affections also.
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I could give you divers places of Scripture where this word is set downe to expresse the working of any affection in the soul.
I could give you diverse places of Scripture where this word is Set down to express the working of any affection in the soul.
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Therefore the meaning is not only of the mind that studies, but his affections, his will, the way of his delight, his joy is in earthly things;
Therefore the meaning is not only of the mind that studies, but his affections, his will, the Way of his delight, his joy is in earthly things;
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his care is after fleshly things.
his care is After fleshly things.
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But in particular, there are these four or five things implied in the word, when they are said to mind the things of the flesh.
But in particular, there Are these four or five things implied in the word, when they Are said to mind the things of the Flesh.
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The first is that the very care of his heart (as I told you before) is Fleshly, and carnall.
The First is that the very care of his heart (as I told you before) is Fleshly, and carnal.
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A Christian hath outward worldly things in an outward room, and Jesus Christ next his heart.
A Christian hath outward worldly things in an outward room, and jesus christ next his heart.
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There is (saith one godly man) a closet in the heart of a Saint, only to entertaine Jesus Christ;
There is (Says one godly man) a closet in the heart of a Saint, only to entertain jesus christ;
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which the Scripture calls the spirit frequently:
which the Scripture calls the Spirit frequently:
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I worship God in my spirit, Rom. 1. And in 1 Thes. 5. That ye may be sanctified in your spirit. I worship God in my Spirit, Rom. 1. And in 1 Thebes 5. That you may be sanctified in your Spirit.
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That is, in the very coare, and quintessence of the soul.
That is, in the very Coare, and quintessence of the soul.
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Now a godly man may have many hurries of wordly things, and lusts cross and come through,
Now a godly man may have many hurries of wordly things, and Lustiest cross and come through,
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but the coar of his heart is for God, and for Holiness. Therefore saith Paul, Rom. 7. I serve the law of the flesh with my members,
but the Coar of his heart is for God, and for Holiness. Therefore Says Paul, Rom. 7. I serve the law of the Flesh with my members,
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and the law of Christ with my mind. That is, inwardly, with the care of my heart:and the law of christ with my mind. That is, inwardly, with the care of my heart:
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I shewed the meaning of that word before, I shall not now go further in that.
I showed the meaning of that word before, I shall not now go further in that.
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Secondly, a man is said to minde wordly things when a man not only thinks of worldly,
Secondly, a man is said to mind wordly things when a man not only thinks of worldly,
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and fleshly things, but savours of worldly and Fleshly things:
and fleshly things, but savours of worldly and Fleshly things:
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therefore the same word [ Frounena ] that is here minding, is oft read to savour.
Therefore the same word [ Frounena ] that is Here minding, is oft read to savour.
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As in the Speech of Christ to Peter, thou savourest the things of the world, thou hast a smack of it, thou hast a relish of carnall things.
As in the Speech of christ to Peter, thou savourest the things of the world, thou hast a smack of it, thou hast a relish of carnal things.
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So then to mind fleshly things, is when a man not only thinks of them,
So then to mind fleshly things, is when a man not only thinks of them,
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and considers them but when a man finds most joy, and rast and delight in such kind of things.
and considers them but when a man finds most joy, and Rast and delight in such kind of things.
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But a Fleshly man about worldly or carnal, or if you will about sinful businesse:
But a Fleshly man about worldly or carnal, or if you will about sinful business:
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O there he is as a fish in the water, there he is his own man, he is well,
Oh there he is as a Fish in the water, there he is his own man, he is well,
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but put him about any spirituall thing, let him come to learne a little for his soul;
but put him about any spiritual thing, let him come to Learn a little for his soul;
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or let his Neighbour come to teach him, and admonish, and reprove him, he is upon thornes then, he hath no tast of it at all:
or let his Neighbour come to teach him, and admonish, and reprove him, he is upon thorns then, he hath no taste of it At all:
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now if thou be a fleshly man thou mindest fleshly things, that is, thou doest not only in thy understanding consider of them, but thy soul relisheth them;
now if thou be a fleshly man thou mindest fleshly things, that is, thou dost not only in thy understanding Consider of them, but thy soul relisheth them;
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there thou art thy owne man, when thou art in the middest of the world, and the flesh, and earth, and hell: therefore look to thy self.
there thou art thy own man, when thou art in the midst of the world, and the Flesh, and earth, and hell: Therefore look to thy self.
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Thirdly, to mind fleshly things, is when the streame, the main of the soul goes upon fleshly, earthly, carnall things;
Thirdly, to mind fleshly things, is when the stream, the main of the soul Goes upon fleshly, earthly, carnal things;
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when the things of God are but by businesse to a man.
when the things of God Are but by business to a man.
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It is no so in a spirituall man, 1 Cor. 7. He useth the world as if he used it not, he mindes little of the world,
It is not so in a spiritual man, 1 Cor. 7. He uses the world as if he used it not, he minds little of the world,
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as little as may be, but the main stream of his soul is upon Jesus Christ, there he exerciseth himself day and night, as David speaks.
as little as may be, but the main stream of his soul is upon jesus christ, there he Exerciseth himself day and night, as David speaks.
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Fourthly, when a man doth study and plod continually upon worldly things, upon fleshly carnal things.
Fourthly, when a man does study and plod continually upon worldly things, upon fleshly carnal things.
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When a man takes care, for so the word is used oft in Scripture, as it is used Rom. 14. 6. If any man doth observe a day, or care for a day, Curare diem, as we reade it in the Latine,
When a man Takes care, for so the word is used oft in Scripture, as it is used Rom. 14. 6. If any man does observe a day, or care for a day, Curare diem, as we read it in the Latin,
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if one observe it, and another will not, or will not regard it.
if one observe it, and Another will not, or will not regard it.
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When a man observes and regards, and takes care, and studies, and plods for earthly fleshly things, this is to minde Fleshly things.
When a man observes and regards, and Takes care, and studies, and plods for earthly fleshly things, this is to mind Fleshly things.
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Therefore in Phil. 4. 7. saith the Apostle, I am glad that your care is renewed towards me:
Therefore in Philip 4. 7. Says the Apostle, I am glad that your care is renewed towards me:
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saith Beza, It is more then care, there is a kinde of sollicitude, it is addicere animam, it is a word that signifies when a man addicts him,
Says Beza, It is more then care, there is a kind of solicitude, it is addicere animam, it is a word that signifies when a man addicts him,
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when he is given wholly to a thing;
when he is given wholly to a thing;
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when a man is addicted, and gives his minde wholly to the world, to fulfill his lusts,
when a man is addicted, and gives his mind wholly to the world, to fulfil his Lustiest,
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or to enjoy his pleasures, this is to minde Fleshly things.
or to enjoy his pleasures, this is to mind Fleshly things.
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Then Fifthly, and lastly, it is when a man doth judge of things according to the Flesh:
Then Fifthly, and lastly, it is when a man does judge of things according to the Flesh:
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Non est cogitare, &c. To minde, is not onely to think of it, but to judge of things. As you have it 2 Cor. 5. I judge no man according to the flesh. Non est cogitare, etc. To mind, is not only to think of it, but to judge of things. As you have it 2 Cor. 5. I judge no man according to the Flesh.
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If Christ Jesus were here again, I would not look on him according to the flesh.
If christ jesus were Here again, I would not look on him according to the Flesh.
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Now when he saith, They minde the things of the flesh, this is the meaning of it, that is, they judge of things in an earthly Fleshly way, they judge of the worth of things by the fleshliness, not by the spiritualness of them.
Now when he Says, They mind the things of the Flesh, this is the meaning of it, that is, they judge of things in an earthly Fleshly Way, they judge of the worth of things by the fleshliness, not by the spiritualness of them.
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A godly man doth not so, all that he accounts of in the world are the things of God, and of the Spirit; were it not for that, this world would be a Hell to him:
A godly man does not so, all that he accounts of in the world Are the things of God, and of the Spirit; were it not for that, this world would be a Hell to him:
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and he judgeth of every man as he hath the Spirit of God, he accounts of him as without that, not worth any thing;
and he Judgeth of every man as he hath the Spirit of God, he accounts of him as without that, not worth any thing;
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a carnal man judgeth of things carnally, as they are fleshly and carnal, and as old Adam is set up:
a carnal man Judgeth of things carnally, as they Are fleshly and carnal, and as old Adam is Set up:
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so he judgeth by carnal arguments of spiritual things. Thus I have as briefly as I could, opened the meaning of it.
so he Judgeth by carnal Arguments of spiritual things. Thus I have as briefly as I could, opened the meaning of it.
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I will onely at this time name one Use, and leave the rest till God give another opportunity.
I will only At this time name one Use, and leave the rest till God give Another opportunity.
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You have heard what it is to be after the flesh, and what the things of the flesh, and the things of the Spirit are;
You have herd what it is to be After the Flesh, and what the things of the Flesh, and the things of the Spirit Are;
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and what it is to minde the things of the flesh, and the things of the Spirit:
and what it is to mind the things of the Flesh, and the things of the Spirit:
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for we may judge of the one by the other.
for we may judge of the one by the other.
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Ʋse 1. Now the Lesson, or the Use (as we call it) is this:Ʋse 1. Now the lesson, or the Use (as we call it) is this:
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Hence we may learn and see what the reason is, why divers people notwithstanding all the means used,
Hence we may Learn and see what the reason is, why diverse people notwithstanding all the means used,
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even among us in this place, and in other places, why they cannot come to understand any thing of Heavenly things ▪ of spiritual things. What is the reason? Because they minde them not:
even among us in this place, and in other places, why they cannot come to understand any thing of Heavenly things ▪ of spiritual things. What is the reason? Because they mind them not:
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and why do they not minde them? Because they are fleshly. I have wondred oft times,
and why do they not mind them? Because they Are fleshly. I have wondered oft times,
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and I do believe in my Conscience, that had I been here but a Twelvemoneth,
and I do believe in my Conscience, that had I been Here but a Twelvemonth,
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and had taken any Natural thing under Heaven, had I read a Lecture of Philosophy, or of Logick, or any thing in your Trades, or State-business, there are none either great or small,
and had taken any Natural thing under Heaven, had I read a Lecture of Philosophy, or of Logic, or any thing in your Trades, or State-business, there Are none either great or small,
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but could have given some account what the man had said:
but could have given Some account what the man had said:
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and yet there are some among you, that though we have been speaking to you as the Lord hath enabled us, almost these two years,
and yet there Are Some among you, that though we have been speaking to you as the Lord hath enabled us, almost these two Years,
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yet you are as ignorant, and as unknowing in any thing that hath been said,
yet you Are as ignorant, and as unknowing in any thing that hath been said,
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as if you had been asleep ▪ or had been in your graves all this while.
as if you had been asleep ▪ or had been in your graves all this while.
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It is a wonderful thing that no word should stick, nothing in the world of all that hath been said.
It is a wondered thing that no word should stick, nothing in the world of all that hath been said.
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If we should ask some among us, do you remember any one passage, or any one thing, that the Preacher hath spoken of these two yeares? they remember not one word.
If we should ask Some among us, do you Remember any one passage, or any one thing, that the Preacher hath spoken of these two Years? they Remember not one word.
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What is the reason? You did not mind it:
What is the reason? You did not mind it:
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that is the meaning of that word, Seeing they see not, and hearing they heare not;
that is the meaning of that word, Seeing they see not, and hearing they hear not;
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that was the plague upon that people in Isaiah. When a mans minde is taken up with other things, a man may ride by the door,
that was the plague upon that people in Isaiah. When a men mind is taken up with other things, a man may ride by the door,
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and one may say, did you see such a man? he came by your eye;
and one may say, did you see such a man? he Come by your eye;
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I saw him not, saith he, seeing he saw not; his eye was on him, but his mind was not, he was thinking seriously somthing else; so, hearing, they heare not.
I saw him not, Says he, seeing he saw not; his eye was on him, but his mind was not, he was thinking seriously something Else; so, hearing, they hear not.
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Many times a man heares a sound, and is neare enough, yet hearing he heares not,
Many times a man hears a found, and is near enough, yet hearing he hears not,
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so it is with many among us, the Lord pitty them, my heart is ready to burst every day more and more, to consider, and think of it;
so it is with many among us, the Lord pity them, my heart is ready to burst every day more and more, to Consider, and think of it;
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hearing they hear not all the year long, there is not one notion or Exhortation from the Word that sticks on their souls;hearing they hear not all the year long, there is not one notion or Exhortation from the Word that sticks on their Souls;
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the reason is, they minde not, they minde the things of the flesh, they are feeding some lust, they are providing for some fancy,
the reason is, they mind not, they mind the things of the Flesh, they Are feeding Some lust, they Are providing for Some fancy,
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or when they are best they are contemplating to set up a way of Justification by works, and all because they minde not these things.
or when they Are best they Are contemplating to Set up a Way of Justification by works, and all Because they mind not these things.
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Therefore saith the Lord, Isa. 1. Hear O Heavens, and give ear O Earth, I may well say so of divers among us, Hear O Heavens, and give ear O Earth,
Therefore Says the Lord, Isaiah 1. Hear Oh Heavens, and give ear Oh Earth, I may well say so of diverse among us, Hear Oh Heavens, and give ear Oh Earth,
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for the Lord hath spoken, I have nourished, and brought up Children, and they have rebelled against me.
for the Lord hath spoken, I have nourished, and brought up Children, and they have rebelled against me.
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The Ox knoweth his owner, and the Ass his masters crib, but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider.
The Ox Knoweth his owner, and the Ass his Masters crib, but Israel does not know, my people does not Consider.
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Hear O Heavens, and give ear O Earth: Hear Oh Heavens, and give ear Oh Earth:
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As if he had said, I expect that Heaven should hear, and that Earth should hear, as soon as this people,
As if he had said, I expect that Heaven should hear, and that Earth should hear, as soon as this people,
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and yet there is nothing further from hearing then Heaven, and nothing duller then the Earth, and yet the Prophet would Preach to Heaven and Earth, before he would to this dull people:
and yet there is nothing further from hearing then Heaven, and nothing duller then the Earth, and yet the Prophet would Preach to Heaven and Earth, before he would to this dull people:
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and saith he, The Ox and the Ass know their owners, but my people have not known me.
and Says he, The Ox and the Ass know their owners, but my people have not known me.
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Why? They do not consider, they do not minde. So, you do not minde what we spake before;
Why? They do not Consider, they do not mind. So, you do not mind what we spoke before;
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that, you that are Drunkards, and Whoremongers, and Swearers, that waste your Estates, and Souls, and Bodies in the service of the Devil, that you are under the Curse of God,
that, you that Are Drunkards, and Whoremongers, and Swearers, that waste your Estates, and Souls, and Bodies in the service of the devil, that you Are under the Curse of God,
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and must perish, that there is nothing that you do that is pleasing to God, till you be born again:
and must perish, that there is nothing that you do that is pleasing to God, till you be born again:
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did you ever minde these things, and lay them to heart? Did you ever say, Yonder man speaks really,
did you ever mind these things, and lay them to heart? Did you ever say, Yonder man speaks really,
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and tells us the truth? But you go home when Sermon is done, and say, There was a great Company, a Throng, and he Preached a little too long,
and tells us the truth? But you go home when Sermon is done, and say, There was a great Company, a Throng, and he Preached a little too long,
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and we must go to him again after dinner, and thus you minde not; the Lord Jesus pity you:
and we must go to him again After dinner, and thus you mind not; the Lord jesus pity you:
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that is the reason that you are ignorant, and will be world without end, because you minde not spiritual things
that is the reason that you Are ignorant, and will be world without end, Because you mind not spiritual things
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And this is the reason also, why you have carnal people that care no• for the Ordinances of God, they care not to use those means of grace, that the poor Saints do;
And this is the reason also, why you have carnal people that care no• for the Ordinances of God, they care not to use those means of grace, that the poor Saints do;
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why, they minde not spiritual things, they are like Gallio, he cared not for those things, he was busie about natural things. It was likely he was a wise ▪ judicious man,
why, they mind not spiritual things, they Are like Gallio, he cared not for those things, he was busy about natural things. It was likely he was a wise ▪ judicious man,
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but he cared not for these things.
but he cared not for these things.
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So, to hear Sermons, or Discourses, or Conference of thy Neighbours, or at thy Table of spiritual things, thou art like Gallio, thou carest not for them,
So, to hear Sermons, or Discourses, or Conference of thy Neighbours, or At thy Table of spiritual things, thou art like Gallio, thou Carest not for them,
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and therefore thou respectest them not. Therefore desire the Lord to put his law in thy mind.
and Therefore thou respectest them not. Therefore desire the Lord to put his law in thy mind.
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O the maine misery of a man is in his minde, the man is nothing but his mind in a manner;
O the main misery of a man is in his mind, the man is nothing but his mind in a manner;
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the maine happiness of a man is in his minde, if the law of God be there.
the main happiness of a man is in his mind, if the law of God be there.
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Therefore, before ever thou canst have thy heart good, or thy wishes or Prayers good, thou must get a good mind, desire God to put his law in thy minde,
Therefore, before ever thou Canst have thy heart good, or thy wishes or Prayers good, thou must get a good mind, desire God to put his law in thy mind,
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for there is the first and main work. So also for the poore Saint; this is the reason why the people of God are so weaned from the world;
for there is the First and main work. So also for the poor Saint; this is the reason why the people of God Are so weaned from the world;
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those that are spirituall Christians, you can easily cozen and cheat them, and take away all from them,
those that Are spiritual Christians, you can Easily cozen and cheat them, and take away all from them,
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and they bear it very well: Why so? they mind not earthly things, fleshly things.
and they bear it very well: Why so? they mind not earthly things, fleshly things.
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Let the Devill come with all the policie, and power of Hell to cheat them in spirituall things, to take away their peace,
Let the devil come with all the policy, and power of Hell to cheat them in spiritual things, to take away their peace,
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and crack their communion with God, they will see, & be wise, and resist;
and Crac their communion with God, they will see, & be wise, and resist;
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but come and cheat them in worldly things, poor creatures they are quiet, and part with them:
but come and cheat them in worldly things, poor creatures they Are quiet, and part with them:
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as it is the manner of many of you that are rotten Professors, and Self-seekers, you make it a trade to abuse them,
as it is the manner of many of you that Are rotten Professors, and Self-seekers, you make it a trade to abuse them,
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but they are quiet, they minde spiritual things.
but they Are quiet, they mind spiritual things.
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As a Cut-purse that comes into your shop, and a man mindes other things, he may easily steal:
As a Cutpurse that comes into your shop, and a man minds other things, he may Easily steal:
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so the poor Saints are made poor and suffering, because they minde God, and heavenly things;
so the poor Saints Are made poor and suffering, Because they mind God, and heavenly things;
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or else I tell you, if their mindes were not imployed elswhere, a Saint could be as cunning,
or Else I tell you, if their minds were not employed elsewhere, a Saint could be as cunning,
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and as wise, and worldly as thou:
and as wise, and worldly as thou:
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but thou mayest easily steal any thing from him, and cheat and cozen him, because his minde is upon other things, it is upon Heaven, and those blessed things.
but thou Mayest Easily steal any thing from him, and cheat and cozen him, Because his mind is upon other things, it is upon Heaven, and those blessed things.
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Therefore learn that one thing, learn to understand that the main of thy happiness or misery is in thy minde;
Therefore Learn that one thing, Learn to understand that the main of thy happiness or misery is in thy mind;
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beg of the Lord to give thee a good minde, to write his law in thy minde;
beg of the Lord to give thee a good mind, to write his law in thy mind;
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Without knowledge the minde is not good. Without knowledge the mind is not good.
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Therefore when the Lord gave the people of Israel up, it is said the misery came upon their mindes: blindness of heart is hapned to Israel; that i•;
Therefore when the Lord gave the people of Israel up, it is said the misery Come upon their minds: blindness of heart is happened to Israel; that i•;
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blindness of minde, there was the main: and there is the excellency of the Saints.blindness of mind, there was the main: and there is the excellency of the Saints.
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When Paul saw nothing but flesh, yet he rejoyced in God in the law of his minde: therefore look on it as the fountain of all good and evil;
When Paul saw nothing but Flesh, yet he rejoiced in God in the law of his mind: Therefore look on it as the fountain of all good and evil;
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if thy minde be fleshly and carnall, thou wilt minde fleshly things, and love fleshly things, and walke fleshly, but if the Lord sanctifie thy mind, the Lord will give thee sanctified affections.
if thy mind be fleshly and carnal, thou wilt mind fleshly things, and love fleshly things, and walk fleshly, but if the Lord sanctify thy mind, the Lord will give thee sanctified affections.
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SERMON VII. Rom. 8. 5. For they that are after the flesh, do minde the things of the flesh:
SERMON VII. Rom. 8. 5. For they that Are After the Flesh, do mind the things of the Flesh:
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but they that are after the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
but they that Are After the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
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IN the former Verse I told you the Apostle holds forth unto us a great Priviledge, the greatest that I know that a man can have, That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us;
IN the former Verse I told you the Apostle holds forth unto us a great Privilege, the greatest that I know that a man can have, That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us;
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for it doth protect a man from all evils:
for it does Pact a man from all evils:
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for all evil is founded upon this, that a man hath not a righteousness to fulfil the law.
for all evil is founded upon this, that a man hath not a righteousness to fulfil the law.
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And he that hath this priviledge, it doth lead him to the enjoyment of all good:
And he that hath this privilege, it does led him to the enjoyment of all good:
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for if a man hath a righteousness to fulfil the law, then there is nothing that can keep the Creature from a full enjoyment of his Creator.
for if a man hath a righteousness to fulfil the law, then there is nothing that can keep the Creature from a full enjoyment of his Creator.
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Now this Priviledge being so great, the Apostle shews us who they are that are partakers of it, who have the actual enjoyment of it;
Now this Privilege being so great, the Apostle shows us who they Are that Are partakers of it, who have the actual enjoyment of it;
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for the worst fleshly carnal man may come to be a partaker:
for the worst fleshly carnal man may come to be a partaker:
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but he shews who are for the present, and saith he, they are those that walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit.
but he shows who Are for the present, and Says he, they Are those that walk not After the Flesh but After the Spirit.
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That is a sure way to know and distinguish them, but it is a general way;
That is a sure Way to know and distinguish them, but it is a general Way;
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and therefore the Apostle draws down some particulars from this general, that are more known, and easie to be discerned.
and Therefore the Apostle draws down Some particulars from this general, that Are more known, and easy to be discerned.
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As in 1 John 5. 1. you shall see there the same kinde of reasoning, saith the Apostle, Whosoever believeth that Jesus is Christ, is born of God How shall we know •ha• we do believe? Every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.
As in 1 John 5. 1. you shall see there the same kind of reasoning, Says the Apostle, Whosoever Believeth that jesus is christ, is born of God How shall we know •ha• we do believe? Every one that loves him that begat loves him also that is begotten of him.
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How shall we know that we love God? We love them that are begotten of God. How shall we know that we love them that are born of God? If we love God, and keep his Commandments.
How shall we know that we love God? We love them that Are begotten of God. How shall we know that we love them that Are born of God? If we love God, and keep his commandments.
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And how shall we know that we keep his Commandments? They are not grievous: and so he goes from a more general, to a more particular thing.
And how shall we know that we keep his commandments? They Are not grievous: and so he Goes from a more general, to a more particular thing.
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So the Apostle in this place, after he had given a general, he comes more particularly to shew it:
So the Apostle in this place, After he had given a general, he comes more particularly to show it:
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They that are after the flesh do minde the things of the flesh, but they that are after the Spirit do minde the things of the Spirit. They that Are After the Flesh do mind the things of the Flesh, but they that Are After the Spirit do mind the things of the Spirit.
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As if he had said, If you do not know whether you walk in the flesh, or in the Spirit, I will shew you, I will instance in one thing, I will pitch upon the best thing that is in a natural man,
As if he had said, If you do not know whither you walk in the Flesh, or in the Spirit, I will show you, I will instance in one thing, I will pitch upon the best thing that is in a natural man,
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and that is his minde; I will instance but in that: for you may know the Lion by his Paw.
and that is his mind; I will instance but in that: for you may know the lion by his Paw.
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you may know the man by his minde, for he that is fleshly, mindes fleshly things. As if he had said,
you may know the man by his mind, for he that is fleshly, minds fleshly things. As if he had said,
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If the minde of a man (which is his best thing) be altogether about fleshly things,
If the mind of a man (which is his best thing) be altogether about fleshly things,
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then his Will is so, and his Affections and Actions are so:
then his Will is so, and his Affections and Actions Are so:
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and if the minde of a man be upon spiritual things, then his Will is so, his Affections, his Actions, his whole life is so.
and if the mind of a man be upon spiritual things, then his Will is so, his Affections, his Actions, his Whole life is so.
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This is the drift and scope of the Apostle.
This is the drift and scope of the Apostle.
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Now the Lesson we had in hand the last time from the words, it was as I told you the same with the Text here;
Now the lesson we had in hand the last time from the words, it was as I told you the same with the Text Here;
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That those that are after, or walk after the flesh, they do minde fleshly things, and those that are after the Spirit, do minde spiritual things.
That those that Are After, or walk After the Flesh, they do mind fleshly things, and those that Are After the Spirit, do mind spiritual things.
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I gave you two Reasons of it. I opened it by answering three Questions.
I gave you two Reasons of it. I opened it by answering three Questions.
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I came to make some Use of it, and finished onely one, which was, to see the reason why carnal fleshly people do know so little of the things of God, though they have so much means, and Ordinances,
I Come to make Some Use of it, and finished only one, which was, to see the reason why carnal fleshly people do know so little of the things of God, though they have so much means, and Ordinances,
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and have time to enjoy them, and have ears to hear, and Books to reade,
and have time to enjoy them, and have ears to hear, and Books to read,
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and yet they know nothing of spiritual things, the reason is, because they minde them not. But I shall now proceed.
and yet they know nothing of spiritual things, the reason is, Because they mind them not. But I shall now proceed.
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Ʋse 2. Another word is this, from this way and method of reasoning that the Apostle useth here, you may learn this, That the main and chief misery of a fleshly carnal man, is the fleshliness of his minde.Ʋse 2. another word is this, from this Way and method of reasoning that the Apostle uses Here, you may Learn this, That the main and chief misery of a fleshly carnal man, is the fleshliness of his mind.
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As the chief happiness of a Christian, the choicest piece that is in a Christian, is the spiritualness of his minde;
As the chief happiness of a Christian, the Choicest piece that is in a Christian, is the spiritualness of his mind;
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so the worst piece in a carnal man is the fleshliness of his minde.
so the worst piece in a carnal man is the fleshliness of his mind.
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Therefore the Apostle doth pitch upon the worst piece to demonstrate the rest, He that is after the flesh mindes fleshly things.
Therefore the Apostle does pitch upon the worst piece to demonstrate the rest, He that is After the Flesh minds fleshly things.
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As if he had said, You may easily guess at the rest, if the minde be naught.
As if he had said, You may Easily guess At the rest, if the mind be nought.
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You are wonderfully mistaken when you see a little of your misery, you complain, Oh, I have a weak memory, when I am hearing spiritual things I think they are written upon my heart,
You Are wonderfully mistaken when you see a little of your misery, you complain, O, I have a weak memory, when I am hearing spiritual things I think they Are written upon my heart,
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but I presently forget it, and I am passionate, &c. and that is all my fault.
but I presently forget it, and I am passionate, etc. and that is all my fault.
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Oh but here is the root, thou hast a fleshly minde, and therefore there are fleshly thoughts, and fleshly actions, all proceed from that.
O but Here is the root, thou hast a fleshly mind, and Therefore there Are fleshly thoughts, and fleshly actions, all proceed from that.
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The minde of a man is either the chiefest Seat for Jesus Christ, or the cheifest Throne for the Devil.
The mind of a man is either the chiefest Seat for jesus christ, or the chiefest Throne for the devil.
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If Christ be in thee, there is his Throne in thy minde; and if Satan, the Prince of darkness be in thee, there is his Palace.
If christ be in thee, there is his Throne in thy mind; and if Satan, the Prince of darkness be in thee, there is his Palace.
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Therefore you shall reade in Luke 12. Christ throws out the strong man, the armed man.
Therefore you shall read in Lycia 12. christ throws out the strong man, the armed man.
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Now what is the royal seat that the Devil hath in a man? compare that with 2 Cor 10. You shall see there, it is the Imaginations of the minde, the reasonings of the minde (of which, God willing, I shall speak more after) for as the minde is the chiefest faculty of the soul,
Now what is the royal seat that the devil hath in a man? compare that with 2 Cor 10. You shall see there, it is the Imaginations of the mind, the reasonings of the mind (of which, God willing, I shall speak more After) for as the mind is the chiefest faculty of the soul,
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so the reasonings of the the minde are the cheifest acts of the minde.
so the reasonings of the the mind Are the chiefest acts of the mind.
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Now the strong holds of Satan must be thrown downe, and be brought into captivitie to Jesus Christ, every thought of them.
Now the strong holds of Satan must be thrown down, and be brought into captivity to jesus christ, every Thought of them.
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If thine eye be single, saith Christ, the whole body is full of light, but if thine be evil, the whole body ▪ shall be full of darkness. If thine eye be single, Says christ, the Whole body is full of Light, but if thine be evil, the Whole body ▪ shall be full of darkness.
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You know that if the eye have light in it, the hands have light to work,
You know that if the eye have Light in it, the hands have Light to work,
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and the feet have light to go, and a man knows where h• •s, what he is doing,
and the feet have Light to go, and a man knows where h• •s, what he is doing,
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and whither he is going, but if the eye be dark the whole body is darkness.
and whither he is going, but if the eye be dark the Whole body is darkness.
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Just so, if the eye of the minde have spiritual light in it, then the whole man hath light,
Just so, if the eye of the mind have spiritual Light in it, then the Whole man hath Light,
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then all the whole man hath light, then the will hath light, and the affections,
then all the Whole man hath Light, then the will hath Light, and the affections,
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and the actions, all have light, but if the eye be dark, if the minde be dark, the whole body is full of darkness.
and the actions, all have Light, but if the eye be dark, if the mind be dark, the Whole body is full of darkness.
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If the Coachman (as a godly man saith) be blinde, then you know where the coach must be.
If the Coachman (as a godly man Says) be blind, then you know where the coach must be.
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The minde is to the soul and body of a man, as a Coachman is to the Coach and Horses, he guides them,
The mind is to the soul and body of a man, as a Coachman is to the Coach and Horses, he guides them,
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and if he be blind, or mad, or drunk, then all goes out of order.
and if he be blind, or mad, or drunk, then all Goes out of order.
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Therefore you shall finde that when God in Scripture doth express the height of the misery of people, he sets it out by some misery that is upon their mindes;
Therefore you shall find that when God in Scripture does express the height of the misery of people, he sets it out by Some misery that is upon their minds;
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and when the Holy Ghost would set out the height of what God doth for Christians, he sets it forth by something that he doth upon their minds.
and when the Holy Ghost would Set out the height of what God does for Christians, he sets it forth by something that he does upon their minds.
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As you have it in Rom. 11. 7. What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for,
As you have it in Rom. 11. 7. What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeks for,
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but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded. but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded.
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To be blinde, or to be without judgement (in the Scriptures language) is to be a Reprobate. Therefore when the Holy Ghost speaks of Reprobates, he takes a word that is the same in the Original,
To be blind, or to be without judgement (in the Scriptures language) is to be a Reprobate. Therefore when the Holy Ghost speaks of Reprobates, he Takes a word that is the same in the Original,
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and Reprobate is the worst word that is in the Scripture:
and Reprobate is the worst word that is in the Scripture:
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for it is far worse to say a man is a Reprobate, then to say he is a wicked man, or a cursed man;
for it is Far Worse to say a man is a Reprobate, then to say he is a wicked man, or a cursed man;
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for he that is in a cursed condition for the present, may be in a blessed:
for he that is in a cursed condition for the present, may be in a blessed:
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but, saith he, The election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded.
but, Says he, The election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded.
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So, on the other side, when God will shew the chief happiness of a man, he sets it forth by some good he doth to the minde.
So, on the other side, when God will show the chief happiness of a man, he sets it forth by Some good he does to the mind.
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As in Heb. 8. I will put my law in their hearts, and write it in their mindes.
As in Hebrew 8. I will put my law in their hearts, and write it in their minds.
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And if it be said, What shall we do with our wills, and affections, and actions? O saith God,
And if it be said, What shall we do with our wills, and affections, and actions? O Says God,
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if I be pleased to put my law throughly in their mindes, their affections and actions cannot go amiss:
if I be pleased to put my law thoroughly in their minds, their affections and actions cannot go amiss:
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and so poor Paul, when he was strugling with corruptions, Rom. 7. he ends all w••h •his, I thank God through Jesus Christ, that though I serve the law of sin in my members, yet my minde is whole and entire for all this.
and so poor Paul, when he was struggling with corruptions, Rom. 7. he ends all w••h •his, I thank God through jesus christ, that though I serve the law of since in my members, yet my mind is Whole and entire for all this.
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So that is the chiefest happiness of a Christian to have his minde sanctified, and of all miseries this is the worst, to have a carnal unsanctified minde.
So that is the chiefest happiness of a Christian to have his mind sanctified, and of all misery's this is the worst, to have a carnal unsanctified mind.
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Quest.
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But it may be you will say, What is the misery of a fleshly minde?But it may be you will say, What is the misery of a fleshly mind?
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Give me leave in a few short words to set it out unto you, I will tell you what the Scripture saith of a carnal minde,
Give me leave in a few short words to Set it out unto you, I will tell you what the Scripture Says of a carnal mind,
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and I desire you to consider of it, and O that God would help us to come out of our formality, that we may think of these things,
and I desire you to Consider of it, and Oh that God would help us to come out of our formality, that we may think of these things,
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and consider, Doth not the Minister speak of me, and am not I the man? Now there are these expressions of a carnall minde.
and Consider, Does not the Minister speak of me, and am not I the man? Now there Are these expressions of a carnal mind.
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First, the Scripture saith the minde is blinde. Secondly, that it is vain. Thirdly, that it is rotten. Fourthly, that it is polluted. Fifthly, that it is reprobate. Sixthly, that it is proud.
First, the Scripture Says the mind is blind. Secondly, that it is vain. Thirdly, that it is rotten. Fourthly, that it is polluted. Fifthly, that it is Reprobate. Sixthly, that it is proud.
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Let me open these a little.
Let me open these a little.
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First, it is blinde, that is, it is darkness, that is the word in Eph. 5. 8. For ye were sometimes darkness, you were not onely dark but darkness it self.
First, it is blind, that is, it is darkness, that is the word in Ephesians 5. 8. For you were sometime darkness, you were not only dark but darkness it self.
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There is not the least spark of spiritual light in thee, if thou be yet in the flesh, if thy minde be fleshly.
There is not the least spark of spiritual Light in thee, if thou be yet in the Flesh, if thy mind be fleshly.
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Secondly, it is vain. What is that? The Gentiles that walked in the vanity of their mindes, they became vain in their imaginations.
Secondly, it is vain. What is that? The Gentiles that walked in the vanity of their minds, they became vain in their Imaginations.
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What is a vain minde?
What is a vain mind?
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Vain signifies empty in Scripture, as Solomon saith, I saw all things under the Sun that they were vain; Vain signifies empty in Scripture, as Solomon Says, I saw all things under the Sun that they were vain;
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that is, they are empty, they have no good in them.
that is, they Are empty, they have no good in them.
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So if thou be a carnal man, thy minde is vain, that is, it is empty of all good;
So if thou be a carnal man, thy mind is vain, that is, it is empty of all good;
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there are none of those sweet Meditations, and Contemplations, and Considerations of spiritual things, it is quite empty. Christ saith, Thou shalt not call thy brother Racha, that is, empty, but thou mayest say so of thy minde, thou mayest say, I have an empty minde, a minde that is Racha, that is, empty. Therefore saith Solomon, The words of the wise are as choice silver,
there Are none of those sweet Meditations, and Contemplations, and Considerations of spiritual things, it is quite empty. christ Says, Thou shalt not call thy brother Racha, that is, empty, but thou Mayest say so of thy mind, thou Mayest say, I have an empty mind, a mind that is Racha, that is, empty. Therefore Says Solomon, The words of the wise Are as choice silver,
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but the heart of the wicked is little worth: as one godly man faith, his very heart is not worth a half-peny;but the heart of the wicked is little worth: as one godly man faith, his very heart is not worth a halfpenny;
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so I may say of all thy thoughts, that are yet in the flesh, all thy thoughts through the year are not worth one farthing.
so I may say of all thy thoughts, that Are yet in the Flesh, all thy thoughts through the year Are not worth one farthing.
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Thirdly, they are rotten, or corrupt, Eph. 4. What is the meaning of that?
Thirdly, they Are rotten, or corrupt, Ephesians 4. What is the meaning of that?
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I shall it may be speak more of it by and by, but for the present, it is rotten, that is, it is not onely empty of good, but full of putrifaction, it is full of superstitious thoughts, full of evil imaginations, that are abominable to God,
I shall it may be speak more of it by and by, but for the present, it is rotten, that is, it is not only empty of good, but full of putrefaction, it is full of superstitious thoughts, full of evil Imaginations, that Are abominable to God,
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and that not thy minde, and make it worse and worse, and make it stink before the Lord.
and that not thy mind, and make it Worse and Worse, and make it stink before the Lord.
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The plowing of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, the nearer you come to his heart, the more abominable.The plowing of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, the nearer you come to his heart, the more abominable.
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4. It is polluted: thy minde being carnal, every lawful thing, every indifferent thing, makes thy minde fouler and fouler.
4. It is polluted: thy mind being carnal, every lawful thing, every indifferent thing, makes thy mind Fowler and Fowler.
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5. And take heed, take heed poor soul, after all this, that thy minde prove not to be a reprobate minde: you shall have the word in Rom 1. 28. you may finde in that Chapter that the people had a little natural knowledge of God, but they did not know him as God,
5. And take heed, take heed poor soul, After all this, that thy mind prove not to be a Reprobate mind: you shall have the word in Rom 1. 28. you may find in that Chapter that the people had a little natural knowledge of God, but they did not know him as God,
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but became vain in their imagination; but became vain in their imagination;
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they did not delight to keep the knowledge of God, they were sorry that they knew so much of God,
they did not delight to keep the knowledge of God, they were sorry that they knew so much of God,
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because they could not follow their lusts so freely.
Because they could not follow their Lustiest so freely.
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Well, what saith the Apostle? As they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them •ver to a reprobate minde, &c. a minde void of judgement, as it is in your Margin,
Well, what Says the Apostle? As they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them •ver to a Reprobate mind, etc. a mind void of judgement, as it is in your Margin,
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because they had a little knowledge and regarded it not.
Because they had a little knowledge and regarded it not.
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God gave them up to a reprobate minde, a minde void of judgement; that is, such a minde as never should have the knowledge of God any more;
God gave them up to a Reprobate mind, a mind void of judgement; that is, such a mind as never should have the knowledge of God any more;
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you shall know no more, you are troubled that you have a little knowledge of God;
you shall know no more, you Are troubled that you have a little knowledge of God;
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saith God, I will take away your judgement, and you shall know no more.
Says God, I will take away your judgement, and you shall know no more.
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6. And then there is a thing worse then this, and that you will think were very strange;
6. And then there is a thing Worse then this, and that you will think were very strange;
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it is not strange to say, there is one thing in the minde that is worse then to be Reprobate, and yet thus it is;
it is not strange to say, there is one thing in the mind that is Worse then to be Reprobate, and yet thus it is;
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the word is in Coloss. 2. 18. it is called a proud minde. What is that?
the word is in Coloss. 2. 18. it is called a proud mind. What is that?
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That is, notwithstanding all the misery of thy minde (and so by consequence of thy whole man) as it is blinde, and vain, and rotten, and polluted, and it may be reprobate, (I fear it, I fear it) yet notwithstanding thou hast a proud minde. What is that? If thou compare it with Ezek. 28. 2. Thou hast set thy heart as the heart of God;
That is, notwithstanding all the misery of thy mind (and so by consequence of thy Whole man) as it is blind, and vain, and rotten, and polluted, and it may be Reprobate, (I Fear it, I Fear it) yet notwithstanding thou hast a proud mind. What is that? If thou compare it with Ezekiel 28. 2. Thou hast Set thy heart as the heart of God;
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there is no carnal man, but he thinks he is as God, he thinks he knoweth all things:
there is no carnal man, but he thinks he is as God, he thinks he Knoweth all things:
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that a man which is a mad man, that is wilde and hath no knowledge,
that a man which is a mad man, that is wild and hath no knowledge,
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yet notwithstanding that he should conceive that he is wise as God, as full of knowledge as God is in a manner;
yet notwithstanding that he should conceive that he is wise as God, as full of knowledge as God is in a manner;
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and therefore you shall see in that place, ver. 9. saith the Lord, Wilt thou yet say before him that slayeth thee, I am God? Not that men say so with their tongues,
and Therefore you shall see in that place, ver. 9. Says the Lord, Wilt thou yet say before him that slays thee, I am God? Not that men say so with their tongues,
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but in their hearts, that they are wise as God.
but in their hearts, that they Are wise as God.
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As there is many a poor carnal man that thinks he is grave and wise, that he knows as much as all the Preachers in London can teach him,
As there is many a poor carnal man that thinks he is grave and wise, that he knows as much as all the Preachers in London can teach him,
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and yet he is rotten, and blinde, and polluted, and it may be reprobate too.
and yet he is rotten, and blind, and polluted, and it may be Reprobate too.
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And therefore learn this Lesson, that if thou art a fleshly man, thy great misery lyes in thy minde;
And Therefore Learn this lesson, that if thou art a fleshly man, thy great misery lies in thy mind;
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and therefore do not complain so much of the streams as the fountain: go to God, and desire him to write his law in thy minde;
and Therefore do not complain so much of the streams as the fountain: go to God, and desire him to write his law in thy mind;
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desire God, not onely to change thy memory, but to give thee a new minde, and a new heart.
desire God, not only to change thy memory, but to give thee a new mind, and a new heart.
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Ʋse 3. And from this may follow another word, that is, you may hence learn, you that are but yet simple and ignorant, never conceive that thy heart is good when thy life is naught, when thy words are naught, and when thy thoughts are naught, never say that thy minde is good, or thy heart is good.Ʋse 3. And from this may follow Another word, that is, you may hence Learn, you that Are but yet simple and ignorant, never conceive that thy heart is good when thy life is nought, when thy words Are nought, and when thy thoughts Are nought, never say that thy mind is good, or thy heart is good.
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For I told thee, thy minde is the fountain of all thy actions, of all thy affections.
For I told thee, thy mind is the fountain of all thy actions, of all thy affections.
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And therefore do not say, Sir, though I can talk but little, and though I swear,
And Therefore do not say, Sir, though I can talk but little, and though I swear,
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and be drunk sometimes, yet I have a good minde to God;
and be drunk sometime, yet I have a good mind to God;
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I say that cannot be, for if the Tree be naught, the fruit cannot be good.
I say that cannot be, for if the Tree be nought, the fruit cannot be good.
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If I see a few sparks at the top of the Chimney, I am sure there is a greater fine within;
If I see a few sparks At the top of the Chimney, I am sure there is a greater fine within;
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if wickedness be in thy tongue, there is a treasure of wickedness in thy heart.
if wickedness be in thy tongue, there is a treasure of wickedness in thy heart.
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If a man hath nothing but baseness, and wickedness, and sinfulness in his life and conversation, I will never believe that that man hath a good heart,
If a man hath nothing but baseness, and wickedness, and sinfulness in his life and Conversation, I will never believe that that man hath a good heart,
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for if the heart were holy, it would make the whole man holy, and if the minde be naught, it is impossible but that the man should be so too.
for if the heart were holy, it would make the Whole man holy, and if the mind be nought, it is impossible but that the man should be so too.
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Ʋse 4. Another word you may learn from hence (if you will give me leave to shew my judgement.Ʋse 4. another word you may Learn from hence (if you will give me leave to show my judgement.
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For I speak against no man;
For I speak against no man;
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but thew what God by his grace hath shewed to me) as I conceive that it is not the will of God that we should conceive that Jesus Christ did die equally for all men, and redeem all men.
but thew what God by his grace hath showed to me) as I conceive that it is not the will of God that we should conceive that jesus christ did die equally for all men, and Redeem all men.
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To say nothing of other Scriptures;
To say nothing of other Scriptures;
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for it is a great controversie, and divers godly men do doubt of it from this Scripture,
for it is a great controversy, and diverse godly men do doubt of it from this Scripture,
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If we say that Christ did die for all men equally, or alike, for those that shall be damned,
If we say that christ did die for all men equally, or alike, for those that shall be damned,
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and those that shall be saved.
and those that shall be saved.
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Then it may be asked, who makes the difference? How comes it to pass that he died for all, seeing there are but some saved? You will answer, that some beleive, and some do not.
Then it may be asked, who makes the difference? How comes it to pass that he died for all, seeing there Are but Some saved? You will answer, that Some believe, and Some do not.
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Then how is it that some do beleive, and some do not? Surely if Christ died for all men alike,
Then how is it that Some do believe, and Some do not? Surely if christ died for all men alike,
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then it must follow that surely some men have power to beleive and some have not.
then it must follow that surely Some men have power to believe and Some have not.
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But this Scripture saith plainlie, that the mind of a carnall man, his best part is open enmity to God, it is contrary to God:
But this Scripture Says plainly, that the mind of a carnal man, his best part is open enmity to God, it is contrary to God:
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And the Scripture saith, that we are dead in sins, therefore a carnall man cannot do any thing that is spirituall, a man that is dead, is altogether fleshly, he cannot believe, or receive Jesus Christ.
And the Scripture Says, that we Are dead in Sins, Therefore a carnal man cannot do any thing that is spiritual, a man that is dead, is altogether fleshly, he cannot believe, or receive jesus christ.
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Therefore I say, the Lord Christ he gives faith;
Therefore I say, the Lord christ he gives faith;
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it is he that gives repentance unto Israel; and Christ Jesus he hath Purchased it, (consider of that) as Christ Jesus hath Purchased Salvation for the soul,
it is he that gives Repentance unto Israel; and christ jesus he hath Purchased it, (Consider of that) as christ jesus hath Purchased Salvation for the soul,
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so he hath purchased Faith for us, to lay hold upon that Salvation.
so he hath purchased Faith for us, to lay hold upon that Salvation.
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And therefore besides all other inconveniences in that doctrine (as I have told you before) in my apprehension there is abundance of pride in it, that we cannot be content to take Salvation on Gods terms:
And Therefore beside all other inconveniences in that Doctrine (as I have told you before) in my apprehension there is abundance of pride in it, that we cannot be content to take Salvation on God's terms:
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so that it sets up a power in man, that if Christ died for all alike,
so that it sets up a power in man, that if christ died for all alike,
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then this makes the difference, that one man believes, and another doth not, and then a man hath power in himself to believe:
then this makes the difference, that one man believes, and Another does not, and then a man hath power in himself to believe:
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whereas this Scripture saith, that naturally we have fleshly mindes, and can minde nothing but fleshly things.
whereas this Scripture Says, that naturally we have fleshly minds, and can mind nothing but fleshly things.
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Therefore let us extoll God, and go to him, and desire him to work on us,
Therefore let us extol God, and go to him, and desire him to work on us,
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and acknowledge that naturally we are blinde and dead, and can do nothing.
and acknowledge that naturally we Are blind and dead, and can do nothing.
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Ʋse 5. Then lastly, let me shut up this point (for I shall omit somewhat more that I had to say of it) Every one of you consider your own souls,Ʋse 5. Then lastly, let me shut up this point (for I shall omit somewhat more that I had to say of it) Every one of you Consider your own Souls,
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whether you be fleshly minded people or no, whether you minde the things of the flesh.
whither you be fleshly minded people or no, whither you mind the things of the Flesh.
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If you be, I have a word, a cold word from the Lord to you;
If you be, I have a word, a cold word from the Lord to you;
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I say, if you minde fleshly things, (considr of it) the Lord saith you must die, They that walk after the flesh must die, whether you be profane people (as that is the ordinary distinction) people that live in gross sins,
I say, if you mind fleshly things, (considr of it) the Lord Says you must die, They that walk After the Flesh must die, whither you be profane people (as that is the ordinary distinction) people that live in gross Sins,
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or whether you be Professors of godliness, that minde earthly things, as many Professors do, you are in a terrible condition.
or whither you be Professors of godliness, that mind earthly things, as many Professors do, you Are in a terrible condition.
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For you shall finde in Phil. 2. even in Pauls time, faith he, I have no man like minded, who will naturally care for your estate, for all seek their own. All;
For you shall find in Philip 2. even in Paul's time, faith he, I have no man like minded, who will naturally care for your estate, for all seek their own. All;
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what all is th•s? He doth no• speak to carnal men, for he wrote to the Philippians, that were good people,
what all is th•s? He does no• speak to carnal men, for he wrote to the Philippians, that were good people,
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but he saw among them abundance of Professors that did seek their own, as where will you have a Professor that doth naturally care for the things of Jesus Christ? that is,
but he saw among them abundance of Professors that did seek their own, as where will you have a Professor that does naturally care for the things of jesus christ? that is,
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as you see a loving Mother cares for her Childe naturally, that you need not force her to it:
as you see a loving Mother Cares for her Child naturally, that you need not force her to it:
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so where is there a man that naturally doth seek the good of the People of God, and how he may advance the Name of God ▪ and relieve the poor Saints,
so where is there a man that naturally does seek the good of the People of God, and how he may advance the Name of God ▪ and relieve the poor Saints,
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and the like? to do it naturally and freely? For all seek their own, saith Paul; that is, we can shew you Professors enough in every Parish, in every Congregation, in every Regiment, in every Company, that seek themselves, there are but few that are otherwise, there are but few that naturally seek the things of God.
and the like? to do it naturally and freely? For all seek their own, Says Paul; that is, we can show you Professors enough in every Parish, in every Congregation, in every Regiment, in every Company, that seek themselves, there Are but few that Are otherwise, there Are but few that naturally seek the things of God.
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And that you may see what a fearful thing it is, (that you may look to i•) you shall see in Chap 3. 18. For many walk of whom I have told you often ▪ and now tell you weeping:
And that you may see what a fearful thing it is, (that you may look to i•) you shall see in Chap 3. 18. For many walk of whom I have told you often ▪ and now tell you weeping:
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and so in 2 Cor. 12. Beloved, I do not reade that Paul did write weeping to the Church about any thing but about this,
and so in 2 Cor. 12. beloved, I do not read that Paul did write weeping to the Church about any thing but about this,
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and what was it he wept for? They are enemies to the Cross of Christ; they were not profane men, but Professors;
and what was it he wept for? They Are enemies to the Cross of christ; they were not profane men, but Professors;
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Whose end is destruction, who minde earthly things, whose Belly is their god. Whose end is destruction, who mind earthly things, whose Belly is their god.
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Who are they who minde earthly things, whose Belly is their god? They did not fall down on their knees,
Who Are they who mind earthly things, whose Belly is their god? They did not fallen down on their knees,
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and worship their Belly; but they were such as did take more care and pains for their Belly,
and worship their Belly; but they were such as did take more care and pains for their Belly,
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and did rise earlier to look after the things of this life, then after the glory of God;
and did rise earlier to look After the things of this life, then After the glory of God;
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and their end is destruction, notwithstanding all their Profession:
and their end is destruction, notwithstanding all their Profession:
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and you shall know them by this, they minde earthly things. But our conversation is in heaven, from whence we look for the Saviour, &c. Therefore to conclude, this is my meaning, that all that are Professors in this self-seeking age, wherein one may go with a Candle (as the Prophet saith) through Jerusalem; a man may go with a Candle from Westminster to the Tower, to look for a man that naturally minds the things of God, and the People of God,
and you shall know them by this, they mind earthly things. But our Conversation is in heaven, from whence we look for the Saviour, etc. Therefore to conclude, this is my meaning, that all that Are Professors in this self-seeking age, wherein one may go with a Candle (as the Prophet Says) through Jerusalem; a man may go with a Candle from Westminster to the Tower, to look for a man that naturally minds the things of God, and the People of God,
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and the Honour of God, and the like.
and the Honour of God, and the like.
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And if they be so scarce, I beseech you consider what a fearfull thing it is;
And if they be so scarce, I beseech you Consider what a fearful thing it is;
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and how the Holy Ghost sets it out here, that their end is destruction, and Paul speaks of it weeping. Therefore let it be thy work now to look to thy minde, though thou profess to be a Saint,
and how the Holy Ghost sets it out Here, that their end is destruction, and Paul speaks of it weeping. Therefore let it be thy work now to look to thy mind, though thou profess to be a Saint,
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whether it be natural for thee to care for thy self, but to do for God but now and then; and it may be after many perswasions thou mayest be brought to do something for God,
whither it be natural for thee to care for thy self, but to do for God but now and then; and it may be After many persuasions thou Mayest be brought to do something for God,
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and for the people of God:
and for the people of God:
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but it is natural to thee to look to thy self, and to thine own honour, and thy own place and preferment, &c. The Lord help thee to look to this.
but it is natural to thee to look to thy self, and to thine own honour, and thy own place and preferment, etc. The Lord help thee to look to this.
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SERMON VIII. Rom. 8. 5. For they that are after the flesh, do minde the things of the flesh:
SERMON VIII. Rom. 8. 5. For they that Are After the Flesh, do mind the things of the Flesh:
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but they that are after the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
but they that Are After the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
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I Have spoken of these words in generall, and •ow I will according to the strength that God shall give me, speake of them a little in particular, that seeing those that enjoy this great priviledge to have the law fulfilled in them, are those that walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
I Have spoken of these words in general, and •ow I will according to the strength that God shall give me, speak of them a little in particular, that seeing those that enjoy this great privilege to have the law fulfilled in them, Are those that walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
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That we may find, whether we walk after the flesh.
That we may find, whither we walk After the Flesh.
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or after the spirit, I would urge it a little further, and that according to the Apostles method:
or After the Spirit, I would urge it a little further, and that according to the Apostles method:
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he pitcheth upon the minde, and the minde not simply considered but as it is acting,
he pitcheth upon the mind, and the mind not simply considered but as it is acting,
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and setting forth the minde, in minding: therefore as he takes the chiefest facultie to judge the rest by,
and setting forth the mind, in minding: Therefore as he Takes the chiefest faculty to judge the rest by,
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so I will take the chiefest act in that faculty, that so you may judge of the rest by that one,
so I will take the chiefest act in that faculty, that so you may judge of the rest by that one,
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and so keep to the Apostles method.
and so keep to the Apostles method.
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Now the chiefest act of the minde (doubtless) is the reasoning part of the minde There are many acts in the minde;
Now the chiefest act of the mind (doubtless) is the reasoning part of the mind There Are many acts in the mind;
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as, it understands, it thinks, it imagines, but especially the reasoning part: it belongs to the minde to reason concerning things,
as, it understands, it thinks, it imagines, but especially the reasoning part: it belongs to the mind to reason Concerning things,
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and Reason is the chiefest part, and is called and accounted by Scholars ▪ the chiefest part of man;
and Reason is the chiefest part, and is called and accounted by Scholars ▪ the chiefest part of man;
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and therefore they say that man is a reasonable creature.
and Therefore they say that man is a reasonable creature.
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Now I say, if we will finde ou• by the Scriptures what we are, whether we be according to the flesh, or according to the Spirit (for there is the hinge of it) we must examine it by the minde; and not by the minde simply,
Now I say, if we will find ou• by the Scriptures what we Are, whither we be according to the Flesh, or according to the Spirit (for there is the hinge of it) we must examine it by the mind; and not by the mind simply,
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as it is a faculty, but the minde acting, and exercising:
as it is a faculty, but the mind acting, and exercising:
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and if we speak of the exercise, let us take the reasoning part of it, that is the best part,
and if we speak of the exercise, let us take the reasoning part of it, that is the best part,
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for of all the acts of the minde, the reasoning is the strongest, and that that most immediately flows from the Understanding:
for of all the acts of the mind, the reasoning is the Strongest, and that that most immediately flows from the Understanding:
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therefore if the reasoning of the Soul be carnal, the whole Soul is so, and if the reasoning of it be spiritual, the whole Soul is spiritual:
Therefore if the reasoning of the Soul be carnal, the Whole Soul is so, and if the reasoning of it be spiritual, the Whole Soul is spiritual:
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that was one thing that did move me to pitch upon that, it being the chiefest.
that was one thing that did move me to pitch upon that, it being the chiefest.
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Besides I finde that the Apostle in 1 Cor. 5. 16. he distinguisheth those that walk according to the flesh, from those that walk according to the Spirit, by the reasoning part; for saith he, Henceforth know we no man after the flesh,
Beside I find that the Apostle in 1 Cor. 5. 16. he Distinguisheth those that walk according to the Flesh, from those that walk according to the Spirit, by the reasoning part; for Says he, Henceforth know we no man After the Flesh,
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yea though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. yea though we have known christ After the Flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.
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We do not, saith he, henceforth walk according to the flesh;
We do not, Says he, henceforth walk according to the Flesh;
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and we know it by our knowledge, we do know things, not according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit;
and we know it by our knowledge, we do know things, not according to the Flesh, but according to the Spirit;
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if Christ himself were here, we would not look upon him with a fleshly eye. What this knowledge is, you may see in the verses before:
if christ himself were Here, we would not look upon him with a fleshly eye. What this knowledge is, you may see in the Verses before:
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For the love of Christ constraineth us, because we thus judge, we thus reason, that if one died for all, For the love of christ constrains us, Because we thus judge, we thus reason, that if one died for all,
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then were all dead, and that he died for all, that they which live, should not henceforth live unto themselves,
then were all dead, and that he died for all, that they which live, should not henceforth live unto themselves,
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but unto him which died for them, and rose again. but unto him which died for them, and rose again.
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We know, saith he, that we are spiritual, and not fleshly, by our judging of things, by our reasoning of things;
We know, Says he, that we Are spiritual, and not fleshly, by our judging of things, by our reasoning of things;
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for thus we judge, or thus we reason, that if one died for all, that is, did die for all,
for thus we judge, or thus we reason, that if one died for all, that is, did die for all,
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then surely we all are dead.
then surely we all Are dead.
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And we reason further, that if one man did die for us, and we are suffered to live, we should imploy our life, not for our selves,
And we reason further, that if one man did die for us, and we Are suffered to live, we should employ our life, not for our selves,
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but for him that died for us.
but for him that died for us.
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This kinde of reasoning we have that walk after the Spirit, and not after the flesh,
This kind of reasoning we have that walk After the Spirit, and not After the Flesh,
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therefore I will pitch upon that.
Therefore I will pitch upon that.
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And the rather, because the Lord hath been pleased, for ends best known to him, to keep that in my minde,
And the rather, Because the Lord hath been pleased, for ends best known to him, to keep that in my mind,
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and to six it so on my thoughts, that I could not pass it by,
and to six it so on my thoughts, that I could not pass it by,
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and I usually judge in such cases that God doth often do it for your sakes.
and I usually judge in such cases that God does often do it for your sakes.
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And therefore according to this Method, we shall observe this Doctrine; or this Lesson:
And Therefore according to this Method, we shall observe this Doctrine; or this lesson:
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Doct That those that are according to the flesh, or that walk according to the flesh, are swayed and guided by fleshly reasonings,
Doct That those that Are according to the Flesh, or that walk according to the Flesh, Are swayed and guided by fleshly reasonings,
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and those that are according to the Spirit, are swayed and ruled by spirituall reasonings. and those that Are according to the Spirit, Are swayed and ruled by spiritual reasonings.
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True Gospel Believers are ruled and swayed with spirituall reasonings ▪ and all carnal, fleshly men are ruled by carnal, fleshly reasonings. True Gospel Believers Are ruled and swayed with spiritual reasonings ▪ and all carnal, fleshly men Are ruled by carnal, fleshly reasonings.
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For such as the mind is, so is the whole man, and if your reasoning be right,
For such as the mind is, so is the Whole man, and if your reasoning be right,
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then I dare say, that all the acts of the minde are right:
then I Dare say, that all the acts of the mind Are right:
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for that is the chiefest, you may judge of all the acts of your minde by your reasoning:
for that is the chiefest, you may judge of all the acts of your mind by your reasoning:
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and therefore we cull out that for the triall of the rest.
and Therefore we cull out that for the trial of the rest.
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I say carnal men are swayed and led with fleshly reasonings, and spiritual men with spiritual reasonings ▪ And this is the most distinguishing Character that I know in the Book of God, between a Christian and another m•n ▪
I say carnal men Are swayed and led with fleshly reasonings, and spiritual men with spiritual reasonings ▪ And this is the most distinguishing Character that I know in the Book of God, between a Christian and Another m•n ▪
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And as the Lord presents it unto me, I shall a little open unto you these terms, Reasoning, Spiritual reasoning, and Fleshly reasoning. That you may understand these, you must conceive that there are three sorts of mindes in the world,
And as the Lord presents it unto me, I shall a little open unto you these terms, Reasoning, Spiritual reasoning, and Fleshly reasoning. That you may understand these, you must conceive that there Are three sorts of minds in the world,
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and therefore there be three sorts of reasonings: for our reasonings are according as the minde is.
and Therefore there be three sorts of reasonings: for our reasonings Are according as the mind is.
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There is first a corrupt minde, as you have it Ephes. 4. The old man that is corrupt, that is (to speak in your language,
There is First a corrupt mind, as you have it Ephesians 4. The old man that is corrupt, that is (to speak in your language,
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or according to your thoughts) a sinful minde, a minde that is exercised about sinful things:
or according to your thoughts) a sinful mind, a mind that is exercised about sinful things:
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when a mans minde is an evil one, simply evil.
when a men mind is an evil one, simply evil.
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Secondly, there is a natural minde, 1 Cor. 2. at the latter end, it is called there the natural man: where I would have you observe by the by, that the minde is called the man there, the natural man, that is, the natural minde: The natural man knoweth not the things of God;
Secondly, there is a natural mind, 1 Cor. 2. At the latter end, it is called there the natural man: where I would have you observe by the by, that the mind is called the man there, the natural man, that is, the natural mind: The natural man Knoweth not the things of God;
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that is, the natural minde, for a man is denominated by his excellentest part, which is his minde, as I told you before.
that is, the natural mind, for a man is denominated by his excellentest part, which is his mind, as I told you before.
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And thirdly, there is also the spiritual minde, which is called there the spiritual man: The spiritual man judgeth all things;
And Thirdly, there is also the spiritual mind, which is called there the spiritual man: The spiritual man Judgeth all things;
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that is, the spiritual minde judgeth all things, for it is the minde properly that doth judge,
that is, the spiritual mind Judgeth all things, for it is the mind properly that does judge,
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and the man is said to judge, because he hath the minde, or the minde is in the man.
and the man is said to judge, Because he hath the mind, or the mind is in the man.
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According to these three sorts of mindes, flow forth three sorts of reasonings.
According to these three sorts of minds, flow forth three sorts of reasonings.
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1. One is, corrupt reasoning, and that is, when men do reason meerly sinfully, according to that in 1 Cor. 15. the Apostle useth their carnal phrase, Let us eat and drink,
1. One is, corrupt reasoning, and that is, when men do reason merely sinfully, according to that in 1 Cor. 15. the Apostle uses their carnal phrase, Let us eat and drink,
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for to morrow we shall die. Now here was a kinde of reasoning in this, here was an Argument, to morrow we expect to die, that is, shortly,for to morrow we shall die. Now Here was a kind of reasoning in this, Here was an Argument, to morrow we expect to die, that is, shortly,
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therefore let us eat and drink, and feed our lusts, &c. Here was a reasoning,
Therefore let us eat and drink, and feed our Lustiest, etc. Here was a reasoning,
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but it was corrupt. And so in Mat. 21. when they had killed the Servants that came to gather the rents,
but it was corrupt. And so in Mathew 21. when they had killed the Servants that Come to gather the rends,
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now say they, the heir is come, come let us kill, and then the Land will be ours.
now say they, the heir is come, come let us kill, and then the Land will be ours.
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Here was reasoning, but it was corrupt reasoning.
Here was reasoning, but it was corrupt reasoning.
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So in Luke 9. 44. there the Disciples did reason who should be greatest in the kingdome of God:
So in Lycia 9. 44. there the Disciples did reason who should be greatest in the Kingdom of God:
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there are such reasonings in our hearts:
there Are such reasonings in our hearts:
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for man is called a rational man; and though some men be called unreasonable men (as I shall shew by and by) yet there is no man but hath reasonings in him, either corrupt, or natural, or spiritual. There is no act that a man doth,
for man is called a rational man; and though Some men be called unreasonable men (as I shall show by and by) yet there is no man but hath reasonings in him, either corrupt, or natural, or spiritual. There is no act that a man does,
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but there is such a nimbleness in the understanding, that it presently draws some Arguments and Reason for it:
but there is such a nimbleness in the understanding, that it presently draws Some Arguments and Reason for it:
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a man never doth any thing, but he hath some kinde of reason for it, be it what it will be.
a man never does any thing, but he hath Some kind of reason for it, be it what it will be.
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Secondly, there is a natural reasoning, and that we oft finde in the Scriptures, as in Mark 3. 6. Christ had there told a Leper, that he had forgiven him his sins, the Scribes sitting there, reason in their hearts, Why doth this man speak blasphemy? who can forgive sins but God? This was not properly corrupt reasoning, but true reasoning; Who can forgive sins but God? This man forgives sins, therefore it is blasphemy:
Secondly, there is a natural reasoning, and that we oft find in the Scriptures, as in Mark 3. 6. christ had there told a Leper, that he had forgiven him his Sins, the Scribes sitting there, reason in their hearts, Why does this man speak blasphemy? who can forgive Sins but God? This was not properly corrupt reasoning, but true reasoning; Who can forgive Sins but God? This man forgives Sins, Therefore it is blasphemy:
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they reasoned right and true, so far as natural light could go, but here is the difference between natural and spiritual light, natural light comes too short, they did not see that he was God.
they reasoned right and true, so Far as natural Light could go, but Here is the difference between natural and spiritual Light, natural Light comes too short, they did not see that he was God.
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None can forgive sins but God, but they saw him not to be God. This was natural reasoning.None can forgive Sins but God, but they saw him not to be God. This was natural reasoning.
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Why? because it was true according to their principle, had he been but a meer man they had reasoned very well:
Why? Because it was true according to their principle, had he been but a mere man they had reasoned very well:
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but it was natural, because it was lame, and low, and did not rise up so high as to see that that man was God, and could forgive sins.
but it was natural, Because it was lame, and low, and did not rise up so high as to see that that man was God, and could forgive Sins.
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So Peters reasoning was rather natural then corrupt:
So Peter's reasoning was rather natural then corrupt:
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Master spare thy self; it was natural, and not corrupt reasoning, because it is good for a Servant to give good counsel to his Master. But this was but natural;Master spare thy self; it was natural, and not corrupt reasoning, Because it is good for a Servant to give good counsel to his Master. But this was but natural;
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because though it were honest, in a natural way, yet it was lame, it wanted a principle that was spiritual, to see that it was needful and necessary that Christ should die (according to the Counsel of God) rather then that all the Elect should perish. Thirdly, there are spirituall reasonings.
Because though it were honest, in a natural Way, yet it was lame, it wanted a principle that was spiritual, to see that it was needful and necessary that christ should die (according to the Counsel of God) rather then that all the Elect should perish. Thirdly, there Are spiritual reasonings.
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As there is a spirituall minde; so I say there are spirituall reasonings in all godliness.
As there is a spiritual mind; so I say there Are spiritual reasonings in all godliness.
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For all godliness, and every peice of it (as I shall shew) is carried upon reason, only it is spiritual reason.
For all godliness, and every piece of it (as I shall show) is carried upon reason, only it is spiritual reason.
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Look upon the whole bulk of godliness, you may divide it into three parts.
Look upon the Whole bulk of godliness, you may divide it into three parts.
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It consists, Either in believing, and doing. or in obedience and doing. Or in suffering, and doing.
It consists, Either in believing, and doing. or in Obedience and doing. Or in suffering, and doing.
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All a Christians life is spent, either in believing, or in doing, or in suffering.
All a Christians life is spent, either in believing, or in doing, or in suffering.
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Now in all these three you shall see in Scripture that a Saint doth not all these hand over head,
Now in all these three you shall see in Scripture that a Saint does not all these hand over head,
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as being led by a fancie of them, but clearly upon reason, and the best reason in the World,
as being led by a fancy of them, but clearly upon reason, and the best reason in the World,
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as I shall shew you anon. First, for beleiving, look to Abraham, who is our patterne, our coppie.
as I shall show you anon. First, for believing, look to Abraham, who is our pattern, our copy.
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In Heb. 11. 19. By faith Abraham when he was tried, offered up Isaac, and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotton son:
In Hebrew 11. 19. By faith Abraham when he was tried, offered up Isaac, and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotton son:
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of whom it was said, that in Isaac shall thy seed be called, accounting that God was able to raise him up from the dead, &c. Accounting, or as the Greek word is, reasoning that God was able to rayse him from the dead, from whence he received him in a figure. of whom it was said, that in Isaac shall thy seed be called, accounting that God was able to raise him up from the dead, etc. Accounting, or as the Greek word is, reasoning that God was able to raise him from the dead, from whence he received him in a figure.
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It is said that by faith Abraham offered Isaac, his only son, he that had received the promise, God had made the promise to Isaac; In Isaac shall thy seed be called.
It is said that by faith Abraham offered Isaac, his only son, he that had received the promise, God had made the promise to Isaac; In Isaac shall thy seed be called.
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Isaac was his son, and a son that he had in strong way, by an ancient Woman,Isaac was his son, and a son that he had in strong Way, by an ancient Woman,
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and his only son, and a son of whom the Messias should come.
and his only son, and a son of whom the Messias should come.
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Now there must be a great deale of reason to perswade such a godly Father to kill such a hopefull child, to put him to death, to whom God had given the promise of all blessings, to all Nations.
Now there must be a great deal of reason to persuade such a godly Father to kill such a hopeful child, to put him to death, to whom God had given the promise of all blessings, to all nations.
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Surely there must be a great deale of reasoning before he could be perswaded to do this,
Surely there must be a great deal of reasoning before he could be persuaded to do this,
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and yet he did reason that God was able to raise him from the dead.
and yet he did reason that God was able to raise him from the dead.
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This word reasoning in the Greek is a word taken from Arithmeti•ians, that take two or three sums,
This word reasoning in the Greek is a word taken from Arithmeti•ians, that take two or three sums,
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and put them together, and tell you this is the result of them: so he did reason, this is my son, and all my hopes lie in him;
and put them together, and tell you this is the result of them: so he did reason, this is my son, and all my hope's lie in him;
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and I received him when I was as a dead man, and for me to go and kill him, will dash all the hopes of my salvation.
and I received him when I was as a dead man, and for me to go and kill him, will dash all the hope's of my salvation.
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But on the other side, spiritual reason comes in, and saith, that God that gave him me in a figure from the dead, that is,
But on the other side, spiritual reason comes in, and Says, that God that gave him me in a figure from the dead, that is,
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as it were from a dead woman, and when I was an old man, that God is able of his ashes,
as it were from a dead woman, and when I was an old man, that God is able of his Ashes,
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when I have killed him, and burned him, to raise him up again, and therefore I will go and sacrifice him;
when I have killed him, and burned him, to raise him up again, and Therefore I will go and sacrifice him;
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and thence it is that the Holy Ghost saith, that God raised him from the dead.
and thence it is that the Holy Ghost Says, that God raised him from the dead.
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Beloved, there is nothing that seems to be more without reason then faith, and in faith there is nothing seems to be more without reason,
beloved, there is nothing that seems to be more without reason then faith, and in faith there is nothing seems to be more without reason,
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then for a man to go and kill his Son, his only Son, and yet he reasoned, it is said.
then for a man to go and kill his Son, his only Son, and yet he reasoned, it is said.
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And so in Romans 4. He looked not upon flesh and bloud, but reasoned from the promise, so shall thy seed be, What was that? God called him out in a clear night,
And so in Romans 4. He looked not upon Flesh and blood, but reasoned from the promise, so shall thy seed be, What was that? God called him out in a clear night,
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and shewed him the stars in the firmament, and said, so shall thy seed be, and he reasoned,
and showed him the Stars in the firmament, and said, so shall thy seed be, and he reasoned,
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and staggered not, but looked upon God as one that was able to bring it to pass,
and staggered not, but looked upon God as one that was able to bring it to pass,
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and therefore it is said, in hope, above hope, he believed.
and Therefore it is said, in hope, above hope, he believed.
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What shall I speake of Moses? You have it in that Chapter, they say, old men are twice Children,
What shall I speak of Moses? You have it in that Chapter, they say, old men Are twice Children,
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but Moses being forty yeares old, refused to be called the Son of Pharaohs daughter:
but Moses being forty Years old, refused to be called the Son of Pharaohs daughter:
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some might think what a madness this was? the text gives the reason, he reasoned, or he Esteemed the reproach of Christ greater riches then the treasures in Egypt;
Some might think what a madness this was? the text gives the reason, he reasoned, or he Esteemed the reproach of christ greater riches then the treasures in Egypt;
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that is, he reasoned thus, here I am in great honour, I may be called the Son of the Kings Daughter,
that is, he reasoned thus, Here I am in great honour, I may be called the Son of the Kings Daughter,
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and here I have hunting and hawking, and riches, &c. and yonder are the poore people of God making brick,
and Here I have hunting and hawking, and riches, etc. and yonder Are the poor people of God making brick,
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and there they have burthens laid upon them every day, and are sighing, and groaning,
and there they have burdens laid upon them every day, and Are sighing, and groaning,
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and making spirituall prayers, and saith he, the blessing of God is there, and these riches are but for a time,
and making spiritual Prayers, and Says he, the blessing of God is there, and these riches Are but for a time,
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and there are the riches that are abiding, and blessed, and therefore saith the text, He chose rather to suffer affliction with the people of God,
and there Are the riches that Are abiding, and blessed, and Therefore Says the text, He chosen rather to suffer affliction with the people of God,
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then to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season. Thus you see in these instances that Faith goes all upon reason, upon spiritual reason.then to enjoy the pleasures of since for a season. Thus you see in these instances that Faith Goes all upon reason, upon spiritual reason.
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2. And so for doing; for obedience, as it refers to doing, I will give you that one place, that I had even now, 2 Cor. 5. 14. saith the Apostle, We thus judge, or we thus reason, that if one died for all, then were all dead.
2. And so for doing; for Obedience, as it refers to doing, I will give you that one place, that I had even now, 2 Cor. 5. 14. Says the Apostle, We thus judge, or we thus reason, that if one died for all, then were all dead.
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And further, this is another Conclusion, He died for all, that they which live, should not henceforth live to themselves,
And further, this is Another Conclusion, He died for all, that they which live, should not henceforth live to themselves,
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but to him which died for them, and rose again. but to him which died for them, and rose again.
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There is no act of obedience that a Saint under the Gospel doth, but it proceeds from Gospel Spiritual reason:
There is no act of Obedience that a Saint under the Gospel does, but it proceeds from Gospel Spiritual reason:
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Christ died, God reveals this in the Scripture to me, and he seals this to my soul, that he died for me when I was the veriest enemy in the world;
christ died, God reveals this in the Scripture to me, and he Seals this to my soul, that he died for me when I was the veriest enemy in the world;
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why then there is all the reason in the world, he dying for me, that I should live to him,
why then there is all the reason in the world, he dying for me, that I should live to him,
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and serve him all the dayes of my life;
and serve him all the days of my life;
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he redeemed me, and paid a ransome for me, there is all the reason in the world that I should live to him:
he redeemed me, and paid a ransom for me, there is all the reason in the world that I should live to him:
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you must not think that the people of God take so much pains to deny themselves,
you must not think that the people of God take so much pains to deny themselves,
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and to be carried on in such hard and rough wayes, but that they are carried on in a way of spiritual reasoning.
and to be carried on in such hard and rough ways, but that they Are carried on in a Way of spiritual reasoning.
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3. And then for suffering, which is another part of a Christians life;
3. And then for suffering, which is Another part of a Christians life;
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you shall reade in Rom. 8. 18. If we be children, then heirs, heirs of God,
you shall read in Rom. 8. 18. If we be children, then Heirs, Heirs of God,
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and joynt-heirs with Christ, if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
and Joint heirs with christ, if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
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For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time, are not worthy of the glory that shall be revealed in us.
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time, Are not worthy of the glory that shall be revealed in us.
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Reckon, or I reckon, for it is the same word in the Greek, that is, he did put the two sums together,Reckon, or I reckon, for it is the same word in the Greek, that is, he did put the two sums together,
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as one learned Expositor saith, he put all the sufferings on the one side as light things,
as one learned Expositor Says, he put all the sufferings on the one side as Light things,
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as short things, and the Priviledges of the Saints on the other, that we are sons, and heirs, and coheirs with Christ,
as short things, and the Privileges of the Saints on the other, that we Are Sons, and Heirs, and coheirs with christ,
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and that if we suffer with him, we shall be glorified with him;
and that if we suffer with him, we shall be glorified with him;
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and so after all his reasoning, he saw it was better to under go sufferings with Jesus Christ, considering the gain and the loss, putting them both together in the Ballance,
and so After all his reasoning, he saw it was better to under go sufferings with jesus christ, considering the gain and the loss, putting them both together in the Balance,
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and therefore he resolved to suffer any thing that God should lay on him.
and Therefore he resolved to suffer any thing that God should lay on him.
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So if we compare this place with 2 Cor. 4. 16. For this cause (saith the Apostle) we faint not, but though our outward man perish,
So if we compare this place with 2 Cor. 4. 16. For this cause (Says the Apostle) we faint not, but though our outward man perish,
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yet the inward man is renewed day by day:
yet the inward man is renewed day by day:
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for our light afflictions which are but for a moment, work for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. for our Light afflictions which Are but for a moment, work for us a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of glory.
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We have abundance of afflictions, as it is known to you Corinthians, as he saith before, We are afflicted on every side, there was a great deal of affliction,
We have abundance of afflictions, as it is known to you Corinthians, as he Says before, We Are afflicted on every side, there was a great deal of affliction,
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and yet notwithstanding he did not faint, he was able to go on, and suffer:
and yet notwithstanding he did not faint, he was able to go on, and suffer:
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Why so? Not phantastically, or rashly, as many a carnal man may do, for it is not so with a Saint, he will choose dishonour when he may have honour,
Why so? Not fantastically, or rashly, as many a carnal man may do, for it is not so with a Saint, he will choose dishonour when he may have honour,
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but it is upon good reason, I will tell you why; because though the outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day:
but it is upon good reason, I will tell you why; Because though the outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day:
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and therefore saith he, our light afflictions which are but for a moment, they work to us an exceeding eternal weight of glory.
and Therefore Says he, our Light afflictions which Are but for a moment, they work to us an exceeding Eternal weight of glory.
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As if he had said, the afflictions which are now on me, however you may conceive them to be great,
As if he had said, the afflictions which Are now on me, however you may conceive them to be great,
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yet in the Scales of spiritual reason, I see they are but light, and little in comparison of what the wicked shall suffer, and what I have deserved;
yet in the Scales of spiritual reason, I see they Are but Light, and little in comparison of what the wicked shall suffer, and what I have deserved;
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and it is but for a moment, it is but for a time, and it doth work an exceeding, excessive weight of glory, and therefore I have all the reason in the world to suffer afflictions:
and it is but for a moment, it is but for a time, and it does work an exceeding, excessive weight of glory, and Therefore I have all the reason in the world to suffer afflictions:
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for, if the outward man suffer, the inward man gets by it; and if it be light, there is a weight of glory;
for, if the outward man suffer, the inward man gets by it; and if it be Light, there is a weight of glory;
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and if it be for a moment, there is an eternal weight of glory. And saith he, We do not look at things that are seen,
and if it be for a moment, there is an Eternal weight of glory. And Says he, We do not look At things that Are seen,
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for they are temporal, but at things that are not seen, which are eternal. We look at things in a spiritual way;for they Are temporal, but At things that Are not seen, which Are Eternal. We look At things in a spiritual Way;
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and thus, saith he, I bless God I do not faint.
and thus, Says he, I bless God I do not faint.
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And thus we have opened the Lesson to you, that they that walk according to the flesh are led by carnal reasons, and they that walk according to the Spirit, are ruled by spiritual reasons.
And thus we have opened the lesson to you, that they that walk according to the Flesh Are led by carnal Reasons, and they that walk according to the Spirit, Are ruled by spiritual Reasons.
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Now before I come to prove the Doctrine unto you, to make way for it,
Now before I come to prove the Doctrine unto you, to make Way for it,
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because in my apprehension it is a spiritual thing (as I shall shew you hereafter:) There is nothing that I know in this blessed Book, that may help you in a clearer way to discover your estates to you in a spiritual way,
Because in my apprehension it is a spiritual thing (as I shall show you hereafter:) There is nothing that I know in this blessed Book, that may help you in a clearer Way to discover your estates to you in a spiritual Way,
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for such as the man is, such is his minde, and such as his actions are, such is his minde, and we may better understand the acts then the minde, and we may better understand both, then the man. And therefore that you may understand this, I will lay down three things before-hand,
for such as the man is, such is his mind, and such as his actions Are, such is his mind, and we may better understand the acts then the mind, and we may better understand both, then the man. And Therefore that you may understand this, I will lay down three things beforehand,
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before I come to prove the Doctrine, or to apply it.
before I come to prove the Doctrine, or to apply it.
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The first is this, there is in all godliness, in every part of it, excellent reasons, there is the purest, sublimest, excellentest reason in godliness, Beloved, I may say,
The First is this, there is in all godliness, in every part of it, excellent Reasons, there is the Purest, Sublimest, excellentest reason in godliness, beloved, I may say,
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and say truly of godliness in a spirituall sence, whatever you may say of Logick in a naturall way.
and say truly of godliness in a spiritual sense, whatever you may say of Logic in a natural Way.
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Logick is the art of rersoning, that is the definition of it, it is the right of reasoning,Logic is the art of rersoning, that is the definition of it, it is the right of reasoning,
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so godliness is the right art of spirituall reasoning. There is not one dram of right spirituall reasoning but in a godly people:
so godliness is the right art of spiritual reasoning. There is not one dram of right spiritual reasoning but in a godly people:
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and there is not one act in godly people but it is carried on upon the purest,
and there is not one act in godly people but it is carried on upon the Purest,
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and sublimest and excellentest reasoning that is;
and Sublimest and excellentest reasoning that is;
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it is such a kind of reason, that the Apostle calls it demonstration, that is the surest reasoning in naturall Logick. Now in that you have other kind of reasoning, as conjectures, and probabilities; and other topicks;
it is such a kind of reason, that the Apostle calls it demonstration, that is the Surest reasoning in natural Logic. Now in that you have other kind of reasoning, as Conjectures, and probabilities; and other topics;
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but godly reasoning is demonstration, as the Apostle saith.
but godly reasoning is demonstration, as the Apostle Says.
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And therefore in 2 Thess. 3. 2. Wicked men that have not faith, they are said to be unreasonable men;
And Therefore in 2 Thess 3. 2. Wicked men that have not faith, they Are said to be unreasonable men;
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he is a wicked man that hath not faith, let him be never so honest,
he is a wicked man that hath not faith, let him be never so honest,
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or civill, yet in Gods language, if he have not faith he is a wicked man;
or civil, yet in God's language, if he have not faith he is a wicked man;
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Paul prayes that he may be delivered from unreasonable men, from absurd men as you have it the margin.Paul prays that he may be Delivered from unreasonable men, from absurd men as you have it the margin.
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Now what is it to be absurd? you say when a man carries himself illfavouredly, that is absurd;
Now what is it to be absurd? you say when a man carries himself illfavouredly, that is absurd;
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properly then when a man reasons not rightly, it is absurd, as to draw wrong conclusions from premises;
properly then when a man Reasons not rightly, it is absurd, as to draw wrong conclusions from premises;
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as to say such a Towne is garrisoned by the King, therefore London hath the plague, this is absurd.
as to say such a Town is garrisoned by the King, Therefore London hath the plague, this is absurd.
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Now all the actions and doings of wicked men, they are absurd, there is no more hold of them,
Now all the actions and doings of wicked men, they Are absurd, there is no more hold of them,
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then of a rope of sand.
then of a rope of sand.
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A wicked man may have naturall reason, and corrupt reason enough, but he is an unreasonable man, he hath no spirituall reason.
A wicked man may have natural reason, and corrupt reason enough, but he is an unreasonable man, he hath no spiritual reason.
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And hence it is that godly men, spirituall men are so constant in their Spirits, and in their wayes;
And hence it is that godly men, spiritual men Are so constant in their Spirits, and in their ways;
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indeed they are not absolutely constant because they are godly but in part.
indeed they Are not absolutely constant Because they Are godly but in part.
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As you may see in natural things, the difference between a man that is at full age,
As you may see in natural things, the difference between a man that is At full age,
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and hath reason, and a Child that is not come up to reason, as the Scripture saith, Be not as little children, tossed to and fro.
and hath reason, and a Child that is not come up to reason, as the Scripture Says, Be not as little children, tossed to and from.
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Now what is the reason that a Child is so inconstant;
Now what is the reason that a Child is so inconstant;
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he will love a thing to day, and have it to bed with him, and to morrow he will cast it in the dirt? it is because his actions are carryed by fancie,
he will love a thing to day, and have it to Bed with him, and to morrow he will cast it in the dirt? it is Because his actions Are carried by fancy,
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and he hath not reason to rule and sway him. Now you know a man doth not do, and undo things like a Child.
and he hath not reason to Rule and sway him. Now you know a man does not do, and undo things like a Child.
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See what difference there is in a naturall way, between a man at full age, and a Child at three or foure yeares old;
See what difference there is in a natural Way, between a man At full age, and a Child At three or foure Years old;
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so much, and more difference there is between a godly, spirituall man, and a naturall man:
so much, and more difference there is between a godly, spiritual man, and a natural man:
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and that is the reason, that when a godly man, hears a natural man discourse,
and that is the reason, that when a godly man, hears a natural man discourse,
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& say he will do this, and that, he will go to the Wars, and he will take this,
& say he will do this, and that, he will go to the Wars, and he will take this,
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and that Garrison, he smiles at it, because he knowes, he will not be constant.
and that Garrison, he smiles At it, Because he knows, he will not be constant.
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Take men all along in these Wars ▪ for some yeares past, whether they were Commanders or others, you shall see how many brave resolute men both went;
Take men all along in these Wars ▪ for Some Years past, whither they were Commanders or Others, you shall see how many brave resolute men both went;
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forth, and were here in the Parliament at home, and where are they now? But now take a godly man, either in the Army or elswhere,
forth, and were Here in the Parliament At home, and where Are they now? But now take a godly man, either in the Army or elsewhere,
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and you cannot say of him, he was so, because he is so; because he hath some reason to carry him along, that the other hath not;
and you cannot say of him, he was so, Because he is so; Because he hath Some reason to carry him along, that the other hath not;
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he went for the glory of God, and the respect of that continues with him, the other went out for a shew,
he went for the glory of God, and the respect of that continues with him, the other went out for a show,
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for a blast, and so are turned about with every wind like a Weather-cock, and all this for want of spiritual reason.
for a blast, and so Are turned about with every wind like a Weathercock, and all this for want of spiritual reason.
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Moreover, it appears by this, why the Saints that are godly and spiritual are so comfortable,
Moreover, it appears by this, why the Saints that Are godly and spiritual Are so comfortable,
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even in the worst condition, and why other men are so apt to be dejected.
even in the worst condition, and why other men Are so apt to be dejected.
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Take a Saint, and put him into any condition, and he knows how to rejoyce in the Lord. Take a Paul, or a Silas, and put them in Prison,
Take a Saint, and put him into any condition, and he knows how to rejoice in the Lord. Take a Paul, or a Silas, and put them in Prison,
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and let them be to be hanged to morrow, and yet they can rejoice and sing, they can rejoice in tribulation, as well as in prosperity,
and let them be to be hanged to morrow, and yet they can rejoice and sing, they can rejoice in tribulation, as well as in Prosperity,
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but now men that have not faith, that are not spiritual, though they laugh loud sometimes when they are in prosperity,
but now men that have not faith, that Are not spiritual, though they laugh loud sometime when they Are in Prosperity,
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yet when affliction comes they are down again;
yet when affliction comes they Are down again;
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and this comes from hence, not because godly men are mad-men, that they can rejoice in Chains as men in Bedlam do,
and this comes from hence, not Because godly men Are madmen, that they can rejoice in Chains as men in Bedlam do,
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but it is from spiritual reasoning. When they are in affliction, they can reason;
but it is from spiritual reasoning. When they Are in affliction, they can reason;
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I am now in much shame and poverty, but I know that they are in Christ, all shall turn to their good;
I am now in much shame and poverty, but I know that they Are in christ, all shall turn to their good;
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they are Christs, and all is for their salvation.
they Are Christ, and all is for their salvation.
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And thus they will draw from the Scriptures, by the help of the Spirit of God, such kind of Arguments as will draw them up,
And thus they will draw from the Scriptures, by the help of the Spirit of God, such kind of Arguments as will draw them up,
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and fill them with joy, even in the worst condition, which because the others have not, they are up and down,
and fill them with joy, even in the worst condition, which Because the Others have not, they Are up and down,
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though their laughter be louder, as Solomon saith, yet it is but as the crackling of thorns, that end in smoke, and smother, and ashes.
though their laughter be Louder, as Solomon Says, yet it is but as the crackling of thorns, that end in smoke, and smother, and Ashes.
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Oh, the godly are endued with a great deal of spiritual reasoning.
O, the godly Are endued with a great deal of spiritual reasoning.
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And hence it was, because there is so much reason in godliness, that the Doctrine of the Gospel of Jesus Christ by a few Fisher-men,
And hence it was, Because there is so much reason in godliness, that the Doctrine of the Gospel of jesus christ by a few Fishermen,
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and contemptible men, without any force of Arms, without any Sword drawn, they have been able to break the great Emperour of the World,
and contemptible men, without any force of Arms, without any Sword drawn, they have been able to break the great Emperor of the World,
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and to plant Religion over a great part of the world.
and to plant Religion over a great part of the world.
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It is true, there is no natural reason in it in the world, that a hundred,
It is true, there is no natural reason in it in the world, that a hundred,
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or half a hundred should go forth, and tell a story of a man that was a Garpenters Son, a poor man that was at last hanged upon a Tree by the Jews, and buried in a Grave;
or half a hundred should go forth, and tell a story of a man that was a Garpenters Son, a poor man that was At last hanged upon a Tree by the jews, and buried in a Grave;
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and for a company of poor men that had no Oratory in the world, to go and tell people, that by this man is salvation,
and for a company of poor men that had no Oratory in the world, to go and tell people, that by this man is salvation,
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and that they must believe in him, and that they had no power in themselves to do it;
and that they must believe in him, and that they had no power in themselves to do it;
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and that if they did believe in him, they must deny themselves, and father, and mother,
and that if they did believe in him, they must deny themselves, and father, and mother,
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and lands, and life, and then they should have a Reward, they knew not where nor whence, hereafter in Heaven, but nothing in this world;
and Lands, and life, and then they should have a Reward, they knew not where nor whence, hereafter in Heaven, but nothing in this world;
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which there was no natural Reason to perswade them to, and there was no Sword to command them;
which there was no natural Reason to persuade them to, and there was no Sword to command them;
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for their Commission was onely to tell men, that if they believed, they should be saved, and if they did not believe, they must be damned, and yet we see the Gospel hath prevailed in many Kingdoms of the world, more or less.
for their Commission was only to tell men, that if they believed, they should be saved, and if they did not believe, they must be damned, and yet we see the Gospel hath prevailed in many Kingdoms of the world, more or less.
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Now when Mahomet came, he comes as a great man, and when he was asked,
Now when Mahomet Come, he comes as a great man, and when he was asked,
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How will you prove your Religion to be true? He takes a Sword, and saith, By this: Such is the Doctrine of the Turks and Persians; but the Doctrine of the Gospel came not so.
How will you prove your Religion to be true? He Takes a Sword, and Says, By this: Such is the Doctrine of the Turks and Persians; but the Doctrine of the Gospel Come not so.
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Now you must not conceive that the Gospel works like a Charm, that it works upon men like mad-men;
Now you must not conceive that the Gospel works like a Charm, that it works upon men like madmen;
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but hence it comes to pass, that though there be no natural reason in it, nor the wisdome of men, yet they speak in demonstration of the Spirit;
but hence it comes to pass, that though there be no natural reason in it, nor the Wisdom of men, yet they speak in demonstration of the Spirit;
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they speak the wisdome of God to them that are perfect. There is spiritual reason in every piece of that Doctrine that is able to satisfie a man;
they speak the Wisdom of God to them that Are perfect. There is spiritual reason in every piece of that Doctrine that is able to satisfy a man;
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and were there not stronger reason then any is in the world, men would never yield to it.
and were there not Stronger reason then any is in the world, men would never yield to it.
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Thus I have given you a few hints, to shew you that there is abundance of profound reason in godliness.
Thus I have given you a few hints, to show you that there is abundance of profound reason in godliness.
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Besides, when we see that godly men are so meek, so gentle, so easie to be intreated: Whence is this? From the strength of spiritual reason that is in them.
Beside, when we see that godly men Are so meek, so gentle, so easy to be entreated: Whence is this? From the strength of spiritual reason that is in them.
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As it is in natural things, you know women are the weaker vessels, the Scripture saith so,
As it is in natural things, you know women Are the Weaker vessels, the Scripture Says so,
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and they are more apt to be froward then men. Why so? because there is not such strength of reason in them.
and they Are more apt to be froward then men. Why so? Because there is not such strength of reason in them.
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Now men that are at full age, and have strength of reason, they will bear unkindnesses, it is the glory of a man to pass by an offence;
Now men that Are At full age, and have strength of reason, they will bear Unkindnesses, it is the glory of a man to pass by an offence;
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it is the wisdome of a man to pass by an injury.
it is the Wisdom of a man to pass by an injury.
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Now as it is in natural things between a man at full age and a childe, such a difference there is between godly spiritual men, and natural men;
Now as it is in natural things between a man At full age and a child, such a difference there is between godly spiritual men, and natural men;
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most natural men are froward, and peevish, and very ungentle, and hardly to be intreated;
most natural men Are froward, and peevish, and very ungentle, and hardly to be entreated;
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but the godly, as far as they are godly, as far as they have the wisdome that is from above, they are made gentle, and easie to be intreated; because they have spiritual reason.
but the godly, as Far as they Are godly, as Far as they have the Wisdom that is from above, they Are made gentle, and easy to be entreated; Because they have spiritual reason.
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As for instance, suppose a man offer another a great deal of unkindness, and speak very ill of him;
As for instance, suppose a man offer Another a great deal of unkindness, and speak very ill of him;
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natural reason would say, Why should he do this? or why should I bear it? But spiritual reason comes in,
natural reason would say, Why should he do this? or why should I bear it? But spiritual reason comes in,
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and saith, When they curse, do you bless, and the Scripture teacheth me, that Christ loved me when I was an enemy, and so should I do to others.
and Says, When they curse, do you bless, and the Scripture Teaches me, that christ loved me when I was an enemy, and so should I do to Others.
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There is nothing that may provoke a godly man, but if he hath the use of spiritual reason, he may keep his heart meek and calm as may be.
There is nothing that may provoke a godly man, but if he hath the use of spiritual reason, he may keep his heart meek and Cam as may be.
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Now you must not think that the Saints are flocks or stones, for a Saint hath as much apprehension as a natural man hath;
Now you must not think that the Saints Are flocks or stones, for a Saint hath as much apprehension as a natural man hath;
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but he hath spiritual reason, that he can shape the wrong done him in a spiritual Mould,
but he hath spiritual reason, that he can shape the wrong done him in a spiritual Mould,
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and so carry himself meekly and quietly.
and so carry himself meekly and quietly.
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Moreover, there is reason in godliness, and hence it is that the godly in times of Confusion they can see their way in the middest of the mist,
Moreover, there is reason in godliness, and hence it is that the godly in times of Confusion they can see their Way in the midst of the missed,
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when all others are at a loss, and know not which way to go:
when all Others Are At a loss, and know not which Way to go:
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a godly man can by spiritual reason seek out his way, as there is a full instance in these Times;
a godly man can by spiritual reason seek out his Way, as there is a full instance in these Times;
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all carnal men are at a loss, and think that all Religion is gone into confusion, and one Governour is gone,
all carnal men Are At a loss, and think that all Religion is gone into confusion, and one Governor is gone,
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and another come, and one man is of this opinion, and another of another; the whole World,
and Another come, and one man is of this opinion, and Another of Another; the Whole World,
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even those that are meer Spectators, they know not which way to go, yet now the Saints that are spiritual, they can serve God as fully and as sweetly as ever.
even those that Are mere Spectators, they know not which Way to go, yet now the Saints that Are spiritual, they can serve God as Fully and as sweetly as ever.
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Why so? because though the others are at a loss, yet they have their eyes in their heads, and can see their way.
Why so? Because though the Others Are At a loss, yet they have their eyes in their Heads, and can see their Way.
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And hence it is, by this spiritual reasoning, that the view and contemplation of their lives past is so sweet to them,
And hence it is, by this spiritual reasoning, that the view and contemplation of their lives passed is so sweet to them,
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and afforde them so much comfort, as far as it was Religious, whereas they remember their sinful actions with shame, and natural actions with sorrow:
and afford them so much Comfort, as Far as it was Religious, whereas they Remember their sinful actions with shame, and natural actions with sorrow:
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when we come to be men, we cannot endure to think of our carriage when we were Children,
when we come to be men, we cannot endure to think of our carriage when we were Children,
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as making little Houses of straws, and of clay, &c. When a man comes to be a man, he rejoiceth more that he hath gotten such a House,
as making little Houses of straws, and of clay, etc. When a man comes to be a man, he rejoices more that he hath got such a House,
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and purchased such Land, and he rejoiceth in his Wife and Children. There is more pleasure in the remembrance of a rational act, then of a fantastical,
and purchased such Land, and he rejoices in his Wife and Children. There is more pleasure in the remembrance of a rational act, then of a fantastical,
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though when we were Children there was more pleasure in a fantastical act then in a rational,
though when we were Children there was more pleasure in a fantastical act then in a rational,
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as a Childe hath more pleasure and will to make Pyes of Clay, then a man hath to purchase a House and Land. So look to your lives past, you shall see abundance of corrupt acts, that you are ashamed of;
as a Child hath more pleasure and will to make Pies of Clay, then a man hath to purchase a House and Land. So look to your lives past, you shall see abundance of corrupt acts, that you Are ashamed of;
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What profit had you (saith the Apostle) in those things whereof you are now ashamed? you are ashamed to think of your drunkenness, and cozening, &c. and you look upon natural acts with sorrow;What profit had you (Says the Apostle) in those things whereof you Are now ashamed? you Are ashamed to think of your Drunkenness, and cozening, etc. and you look upon natural acts with sorrow;
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but look upon any spiritual godly act, what you have done for Christ or the Saints, the comfort of them is as much at the present as when you first did them,
but look upon any spiritual godly act, what you have done for christ or the Saints, the Comfort of them is as much At the present as when you First did them,
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and that is a sign that they were spiritual, otherwise the comfort of them would vanish away.
and that is a Signen that they were spiritual, otherwise the Comfort of them would vanish away.
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Those things that we do out of reason, have a more lasting sweetness and comfort then those that we do out of lust:
Those things that we do out of reason, have a more lasting sweetness and Comfort then those that we do out of lust:
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that is the reason that if a man did a thing for God, though it were forty years ago,
that is the reason that if a man did a thing for God, though it were forty Years ago,
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yet the sweetness of it is fresh now, it is not so in natural or corrupt actions, you befool your selves in the one,
yet the sweetness of it is fresh now, it is not so in natural or corrupt actions, you befool your selves in the one,
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and blame your selves in the other; but spiritual actions, you rejoyce in them.
and blame your selves in the other; but spiritual actions, you rejoice in them.
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Again, from this it appears that there is reason in godliness, because godly men are not caught with chaff, they are not caught with lusts as natural men are:
Again, from this it appears that there is reason in godliness, Because godly men Are not caught with chaff, they Are not caught with Lustiest as natural men Are:
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you know little Children, how you may catch them with a Baby; or a Top and a Scourge, all the year about, you may feed their fancy by bringing them some new Toy home,
you know little Children, how you may catch them with a Baby; or a Top and a Scourge, all the year about, you may feed their fancy by bringing them Some new Toy home,
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but a man of forty years old you cannot please him with a Baby, or with a Horse of wood, &c. Such is the difference between a natural man,
but a man of forty Years old you cannot please him with a Baby, or with a Horse of wood, etc. Such is the difference between a natural man,
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and a spiritual man, you may please a natural man, and catch him with a good Office,
and a spiritual man, you may please a natural man, and catch him with a good Office,
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or some such thing, but take a through, full grown spiritual man (as we have, blessed be God, some instances in the Army, and in the Parliament and City) you offer him chaff when you offer him these things,
or Some such thing, but take a through, full grown spiritual man (as we have, blessed be God, Some instances in the Army, and in the Parliament and city) you offer him chaff when you offer him these things,
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when you would tempt him to leave God, and to embrace the World.
when you would tempt him to leave God, and to embrace the World.
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That German Beast, as it is said of Luther, will not be caught with Gold, such a man will not be catched with a Bribe;
That Germane Beast, as it is said of Luther, will not be caught with Gold, such a man will not be catched with a Bribe;
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a Saint can out-reason all such lusts, he sees they are but the pleasures of sin for a season.
a Saint can out-reason all such Lustiest, he sees they Are but the pleasures of since for a season.
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Thus it appears to you that in godliness there is a great deal of reason.
Thus it appears to you that in godliness there is a great deal of reason.
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Now let me adde this before I go further, there is the profoundest and most excellent reason and reasoning that can be in godliness,
Now let me add this before I go further, there is the profoundest and most excellent reason and reasoning that can be in godliness,
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and I will demonstrate it to you in three things. That there is Reason, you have heard:
and I will demonstrate it to you in three things. That there is Reason, you have herd:
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Now I shall shew you that there is the profoundest and the best Reason, and that there is no reason to be compared to it.
Now I shall show you that there is the profoundest and the best Reason, and that there is no reason to be compared to it.
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First, Because that in godliness there is a light put into the Soul, whence a man may reason:
First, Because that in godliness there is a Light put into the Soul, whence a man may reason:
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for man cannot reason without light put into the minde.
for man cannot reason without Light put into the mind.
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That is the reason why a Horse cannot reason, because there is no light in him, Understanding to deduct one thing from another.
That is the reason why a Horse cannot reason, Because there is no Light in him, Understanding to deduct one thing from Another.
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Now the light we have in natural things is very uncertain, and dim and dark, by reason of Adams sin, you see in natural things how imperfect Arts are,
Now the Light we have in natural things is very uncertain, and dim and dark, by reason of Adams since, you see in natural things how imperfect Arts Are,
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as Physick, &c. Why? because the principles are few, we gather some things from Herbs, &c. the principles are not clear,
as Physic, etc. Why? Because the principles Are few, we gather Some things from Herbs, etc. the principles Are not clear,
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but such men have tried such and such Conclusions, and so they make up an Argument, but this is but dim.
but such men have tried such and such Conclusions, and so they make up an Argument, but this is but dim.
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Secondly, There are in Nature but dark and confused Principles; for Reason is a deducting of one thing from another:
Secondly, There Are in Nature but dark and confused Principles; for Reason is a deducting of one thing from Another:
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Reason is a dividing, as if you should see the River Nilus, they draw the River from the main Channel to a lesser, and from that to another:
Reason is a dividing, as if you should see the River Nilus, they draw the River from the main Channel to a lesser, and from that to Another:
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So Reason is nothing but the drawing forth of the light that is in a man, to this or that use, according as there shall be occasion.
So Reason is nothing but the drawing forth of the Light that is in a man, to this or that use, according as there shall be occasion.
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Now in Nature we have but dark principles, and therefore we cannot draw things certainly:
Now in Nature we have but dark principles, and Therefore we cannot draw things Certainly:
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but in godliness, there are such principles, that every thing in the Gospel is called clear demonstration. Demonstration, that is,
but in godliness, there Are such principles, that every thing in the Gospel is called clear demonstration. Demonstration, that is,
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when a man sets forth a thing, when he proves a thing essentially, and infallibly: demonstrations are infallible, if they be truly and clearly drawn.
when a man sets forth a thing, when he Proves a thing essentially, and infallibly: demonstrations Are infallible, if they be truly and clearly drawn.
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So then the meaning of it is, that all the principles of the Gospel they are clear,
So then the meaning of it is, that all the principles of the Gospel they Are clear,
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and plain, they are demonstrations infallible to a spiritual minde:
and plain, they Are demonstrations infallible to a spiritual mind:
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a carnal man may doubt of them, but we speak wisdome to them that are perfect.
a carnal man may doubt of them, but we speak Wisdom to them that Are perfect.
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Thirdly, and lastly, the faculty of the Soul whereby we do apprehend this light, and in which we retain these principles, it is a great deal more excellent.
Thirdly, and lastly, the faculty of the Soul whereby we do apprehend this Light, and in which we retain these principles, it is a great deal more excellent.
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I say the faculty, that is the spiritual minde: for I told you before, there were three mindes.
I say the faculty, that is the spiritual mind: for I told you before, there were three minds.
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This spiritual minde is nothing else but the new Creature: there is in a Christian the old creature and the new creature;
This spiritual mind is nothing Else but the new Creature: there is in a Christian the old creature and the new creature;
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and the Scripture ordinarily calls it the old man, and the new man. What is the new man?
and the Scripture ordinarily calls it the old man, and the new man. What is the new man?
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Nothing in the world, but God puts as it were a new understanding in him;
Nothing in the world, but God puts as it were a new understanding in him;
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that is, he puts a new light in his understanding, and frames his understanding to be capable of that new light:
that is, he puts a new Light in his understanding, and frames his understanding to be capable of that new Light:
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for the minde we have naturally cannot receive spiritual things.
for the mind we have naturally cannot receive spiritual things.
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Therefore it is not onely a new quality, there is something more, or else God would not call it the new man, but the new quality, which he doth no where in Scripture:
Therefore it is not only a new quality, there is something more, or Else God would not call it the new man, but the new quality, which he does no where in Scripture:
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the Lord frames in the Soul a capability, a faculty to apprehend and reason upon Spirituall things;
the Lord frames in the Soul a capability, a faculty to apprehend and reason upon Spiritual things;
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and this is called the new man, and this comes from Jesus Christ, and his holy Spirit,
and this is called the new man, and this comes from jesus christ, and his holy Spirit,
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and is upon the growing hand more and more. Now the other faculty, the natural faculty, is corrupt with lusts: The old man is corrupt.
and is upon the growing hand more and more. Now the other faculty, the natural faculty, is corrupt with Lustiest: The old man is corrupt.
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And when I say the old man, you must take the natural man, as well as the sinful man.
And when I say the old man, you must take the natural man, as well as the sinful man.
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The old is corrupt; what is that? he is corrupt, that is, he is rotten. How comes he to be rotten? He is corrupt by reason of the lusts of it:The old is corrupt; what is that? he is corrupt, that is, he is rotten. How comes he to be rotten? He is corrupt by reason of the Lustiest of it:
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as it is with Timber, it would continue a long time, if it have not rain come upon it,
as it is with Timber, it would continue a long time, if it have not rain come upon it,
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but if rain falls on it, it makes it decay:
but if rain falls on it, it makes it decay:
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so the natural minde, the natural faculty in Adam before he sinned, was a great deal more clear,
so the natural mind, the natural faculty in Adam before he sinned, was a great deal more clear,
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and therefore Adam was a better Naturalist then any man, then all the men in the world;
and Therefore Adam was a better Naturalist then any man, then all the men in the world;
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Adam was a better Navigator, a better Physician, a better any thing.Adam was a better Navigator, a better physician, a better any thing.
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But as sin rased the law of God out of mans heart, so sin begun to rot and corrupt the natural excellencies of man,
But as since rased the law of God out of men heart, so since begun to rot and corrupt the natural excellencies of man,
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as his minde, &c. and that right reason that Adam had before his Fall:
as his mind, etc. and that right reason that Adam had before his Fallen:
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you see how he did name all the Creatures, and what wisdome he had, but after his Fall,
you see how he did name all the Creatures, and what Wisdom he had, but After his Fallen,
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sin had not been long in him, but he was more corrupt.
since had not been long in him, but he was more corrupt.
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As you see in a house where there is a hole in the Thatch, if the rain come in but two or three dayes, the Timber will not be much rotted,
As you see in a house where there is a hold in the Thatch, if the rain come in but two or three days, the Timber will not be much rotted,
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but in time it will spoil:
but in time it will spoil:
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so we see after, when sin came to increase more in the dayes of Cain, man was more tainted;
so we see After, when since Come to increase more in the days of Cain, man was more tainted;
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and yet surely, then Natural knowledge was more excellent then now it is, for you see what Inventions they had, Gen. 4. of Musick, and Building, and Tents, and many things that they invented in Arts.
and yet surely, then Natural knowledge was more excellent then now it is, for you see what Inventions they had, Gen. 4. of Music, and Building, and Tents, and many things that they invented in Arts.
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But you will say, It is an easie thing to make Tents and Organs.
But you will say, It is an easy thing to make Tents and Organs.
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It is an easie thing to perfect a thing that hath been Five thousand years finding out,
It is an easy thing to perfect a thing that hath been Five thousand Years finding out,
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but were you now to finde out the thing, it were not easie.
but were you now to find out the thing, it were not easy.
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Now I say that sin doth not, and rust the Nature of man more and more;
Now I say that since does not, and rust the Nature of man more and more;
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and as sin gets head more, so more and more it will rot the Faculties of man:
and as since gets head more, so more and more it will rot the Faculties of man:
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but the faculty we have in the new man, it is new, it was never tainted, never any drop came into it to corrupt it:
but the faculty we have in the new man, it is new, it was never tainted, never any drop Come into it to corrupt it:
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for when God creates the new creature, he makes it a more excellent piece then he did the old;
for when God creates the new creature, he makes it a more excellent piece then he did the old;
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and this grows more and more:
and this grows more and more:
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and therefore seeing there is clearer light, and excellenter principles, and a profounder faculty, there must needs be a more blessed and glorious way of reasoning in a spiritual way, then in a Natural way.
and Therefore seeing there is clearer Light, and Excellenter principles, and a profounder faculty, there must needs be a more blessed and glorious Way of reasoning in a spiritual Way, then in a Natural Way.
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I had thought to have gone over the other two things premised;
I had Thought to have gone over the other two things premised;
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but the time is past, and therefore I will onely now conclude this with one or two short words of Use.
but the time is past, and Therefore I will only now conclude this with one or two short words of Use.
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Ʋse 1. And first of all, I will here in love admonish you that are the people of God, to take heed of that devise of Satan whereby he would perswade the Saints that there is no reason in godliness.Ʋse 1. And First of all, I will Here in love admonish you that Are the people of God, to take heed of that devise of Satan whereby he would persuade the Saints that there is no reason in godliness.
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Reason is a word that is much prejudiced among Professors;
Reason is a word that is much prejudiced among Professors;
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and if a man speak of Reason, they are ready to flight it, and say, Shew me Scripture; as if sound Spiritual Reason,
and if a man speak of Reason, they Are ready to flight it, and say, Show me Scripture; as if found Spiritual Reason,
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and the Scripture, were contrary one to another:
and the Scripture, were contrary one to Another:
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they are ready to say, What do you talk to me of Reason, shew me a Text for it.
they Are ready to say, What do you talk to me of Reason, show me a Text for it.
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It is true, we must not talk of carnal, corrupt Reason, that is abominable, nor of Natural Reason, that is too short;
It is true, we must not talk of carnal, corrupt Reason, that is abominable, nor of Natural Reason, that is too short;
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but we may and must, in any thing belonging to godlinesse, take in Spirituall Reason,
but we may and must, in any thing belonging to godliness, take in Spiritual Reason,
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and if it hold not with Spirituall Reason, do not admit of it, let it be what Opinion it will.
and if it hold not with Spiritual Reason, do not admit of it, let it be what Opinion it will.
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Most of your wanderings and mistakes do arise from want of observing spirituall reason:
Most of your wanderings and mistakes do arise from want of observing spiritual reason:
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we reject reason, and go and take a place of Scripture, and so hand over head go along,
we reject reason, and go and take a place of Scripture, and so hand over head go along,
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and not deduct things, as Paul and Abraham did.
and not deduct things, as Paul and Abraham did.
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But beware of this, for there is nothing in godliness but thou mayest find sound reason in it;
But beware of this, for there is nothing in godliness but thou Mayest find found reason in it;
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there is no absurdity in godliness; absurdity belongs to wicked men that have not faith. Take heed of rejecting all kind of reason in godliness;
there is no absurdity in godliness; absurdity belongs to wicked men that have not faith. Take heed of rejecting all kind of reason in godliness;
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reject carnall reason, and expect godliness to be above naturall reason, but if there be not spiritual reason in what thou dost, it is not of God.
reject carnal reason, and expect godliness to be above natural reason, but if there be not spiritual reason in what thou dost, it is not of God.
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Secondly, it is a word of exhortation, or invitation to you that are carnall, that you would come in and receive Jesus Christ, that you would imbrace Christ, and godliness by him. Why so?
Secondly, it is a word of exhortation, or invitation to you that Are carnal, that you would come in and receive jesus christ, that you would embrace christ, and godliness by him. Why so?
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Because there is nothing in nature that may take with man, but there is that in a more excellent way in grace,
Because there is nothing in nature that may take with man, but there is that in a more excellent Way in grace,
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if men had grace to heed it.
if men had grace to heed it.
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You know what takes with men in nature ordinarily, most of mankinde are weak, and come not up so high as to action, and contemplation;
You know what Takes with men in nature ordinarily, most of mankind Are weak, and come not up so high as to actium, and contemplation;
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but you know what takes with them, Riches, and honour, &c. Now the scripture tells us in Christ we shall inherit all these things:
but you know what Takes with them, Riches, and honour, etc. Now the scripture tells us in christ we shall inherit all these things:
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some affect liberty, here is that also, If the Son make you free, you shall be free indeed.
Some affect liberty, Here is that also, If the Son make you free, you shall be free indeed.
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And whatsoever man can fancie, saith Christ, come and buy of me Gold, and Rayment,
And whatsoever man can fancy, Says christ, come and buy of me Gold, and Raiment,
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and Milk, and Honey, and Kingdomes, and Crowns, and whatsoever the nature of man is capable of.and Milk, and Honey, and Kingdoms, and Crowns, and whatsoever the nature of man is capable of.
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But there are some that feed not upon sensuall things, and to tell them of pleasures,
But there Are Some that feed not upon sensual things, and to tell them of pleasures,
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and Honour, and Riches by Christ, doth not so much take them:
and Honour, and Riches by christ, does not so much take them:
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but thou art it may be an intellectuall man, that studiest the contemplation of things that belong to the understanding,
but thou art it may be an intellectual man, that studiest the contemplation of things that belong to the understanding,
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if thou wilt come to Christ thou shalt find such matter for thy understanding to work on, rationall things that thou wast never acquainted with before.
if thou wilt come to christ thou shalt find such matter for thy understanding to work on, rational things that thou wast never acquainted with before.
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There are some men if you should give them all the contentments in world, yet if they had not rationall companie,
There Are Some men if you should give them all the contentment's in world, yet if they had not rational company,
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and Books suitable to their understanding, you could never content them: for indeed that is a greater delight by far which is suitable to the understanding,
and Books suitable to their understanding, you could never content them: for indeed that is a greater delight by Far which is suitable to the understanding,
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then that which fits the fancy; and therefore when that is fastned on, the other will be gone.
then that which fits the fancy; and Therefore when that is fastened on, the other will be gone.
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As a child, when he is child, he loves tops, and trifles, and the like, but when he comes to be a man he slights them.
As a child, when he is child, he loves tops, and trifles, and the like, but when he comes to be a man he slights them.
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So a man that loves riches, and profit, &c. in a natural way, if he come to studie the arts, he will slight riches.
So a man that loves riches, and profit, etc. in a natural Way, if he come to study the arts, he will slight riches.
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So if ever you will draw the man to godliness, you must give him somthing that will delight him, delight his intellectualls.
So if ever you will draw the man to godliness, you must give him something that will delight him, delight his intellectuals.
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Now I say there is that in godliness, which all that is in humane Books, is not to be compared to it, it is but folly in comparison.
Now I say there is that in godliness, which all that is in humane Books, is not to be compared to it, it is but folly in comparison.
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I will instance in one place, Prov. 8. 10, 11, 12. Where wisdome doth cry out in the streets;
I will instance in one place, Curae 8. 10, 11, 12. Where Wisdom does cry out in the streets;
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The meaning is, Jesus Christ, who is called Wisdome, is inviting poor sinners to come to him, Receive my Instruction, (saith he) and not silver, and knowledge rather then choyce Gold.
The meaning is, jesus christ, who is called Wisdom, is inviting poor Sinners to come to him, Receive my Instruction, (Says he) and not silver, and knowledge rather then choice Gold.
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Solomon, or any wise man would prefer instruction before gold and silver.Solomon, or any wise man would prefer instruction before gold and silver.
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For wisdome is better then Rubies, and all things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. For Wisdom is better then Rubies, and all things that may be desired Are not to be compared to it.
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These are sensual things, what is there more in a Ruby then a Pebble, but onely the fancy.
These Are sensual things, what is there more in a Ruby then a Pebble, but only the fancy.
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Now Wisdome is better then Rubies:
Now Wisdom is better then Rubies:
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And wouldst thou know where to have this Wisdome? I wisdome dwell with prudence, or with subtilty, as some reade it, and finde out knowledge of witty inventions:
And Wouldst thou know where to have this Wisdom? I Wisdom dwell with prudence, or with subtlety, as Some read it, and find out knowledge of witty Inventions:
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there are not in all the world such witty inventions as there are in godliness.
there Are not in all the world such witty Inventions as there Are in godliness.
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A Christian findes out more witty inventions in a spiritual way in a day, then a hundred natural men do in all their life time.
A Christian finds out more witty Inventions in a spiritual Way in a day, then a hundred natural men do in all their life time.
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And inventions in a spiritual way, are far more taking with a man, then those in a natural way;
And Inventions in a spiritual Way, Are Far more taking with a man, then those in a natural Way;
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Come to me, and I will give thee knowledge of witty inventions, such matter for thy invention to work on,Come to me, and I will give thee knowledge of witty Inventions, such matter for thy invention to work on,
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as thou never hadst before, I will discover such as shall satisfie thee.
as thou never Hadst before, I will discover such as shall satisfy thee.
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I have known one once, that was ready to be distracted, because he could see nothing in the world that could satisfie his understanding, he saw all the world was but a Whirlpool of vanity and vexation; and just as he was going to turn mad, God let the manifestation of Jesus Christ into his Soul,
I have known one once, that was ready to be distracted, Because he could see nothing in the world that could satisfy his understanding, he saw all the world was but a Whirlpool of vanity and vexation; and just as he was going to turn mad, God let the manifestation of jesus christ into his Soul,
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and that satisfied his understanding, there was a fit subject, there was all the choyce reasonings in the world to work on;
and that satisfied his understanding, there was a fit Subject, there was all the choice reasonings in the world to work on;
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there was enough to satisfie his Will, and to keep him in his wits, and to make him comfortable and joyful,
there was enough to satisfy his Will, and to keep him in his wits, and to make him comfortable and joyful,
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or else he was confident he should have been distracted.
or Else he was confident he should have been distracted.
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For in natural things there is a little comfort, but alwayes man looks upon the back of it, he looks behinde it,
For in natural things there is a little Comfort, but always man looks upon the back of it, he looks behind it,
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and saith, What shall I do when this is gone? Now when Jesus Christ comes in, he satisfies the soul;
and Says, What shall I do when this is gone? Now when jesus christ comes in, he Satisfies the soul;
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a man looks not behinde Christs back, to say, What shall I do when Christ is gone? but he,
a man looks not behind Christ back, to say, What shall I do when christ is gone? but he,
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and he onely is enough to satisfie a man:
and he only is enough to satisfy a man:
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therefore art thou a man given to contemplation, and study Arts, be advised by Jesus Christ, this is the way to finde out rare inventions, to come to Jesus Christ,
Therefore art thou a man given to contemplation, and study Arts, be advised by jesus christ, this is the Way to find out rare Inventions, to come to jesus christ,
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and study the deep things of the Gospel, and there thou shalt finde out witty inventions, and devices world without end.
and study the deep things of the Gospel, and there thou shalt find out witty Inventions, and devices world without end.
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Ʋse 3. One word more, and I have done.Ʋse 3. One word more, and I have done.
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Lastly, hence it doth follow clearly, that godly men that are truly godly and spiritual, I do not say every paltry hollow-hearted Professor,
Lastly, hence it does follow clearly, that godly men that Are truly godly and spiritual, I do not say every paltry hollowhearted Professor,
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but a godly spiritual man, is the wisest man.
but a godly spiritual man, is the Wisest man.
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Why so? because he hath the most excellent and profound reason, he hath a mass of rationality, that the world knows not of.
Why so? Because he hath the most excellent and profound reason, he hath a mass of rationality, that the world knows not of.
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We may say of a godly man, as the Heathen said of a Learned man, A Learned man hath four eyes,
We may say of a godly man, as the Heathen said of a Learned man, A Learned man hath four eyes,
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and the Vulgar hath but two; and the vulgar hath but two;
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so a godly man hath three eyes, and a naturall man hath but two, and scarce that:
so a godly man hath three eyes, and a natural man hath but two, and scarce that:
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a natural man can reason things, but it is with a corrupt, or natural eye; but a Saint can reason with a spiritual eye.
a natural man can reason things, but it is with a corrupt, or natural eye; but a Saint can reason with a spiritual eye.
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Natural men have but a little dark light in natural things, but a spiritual man can reason in natural things, and in spiritual too:
Natural men have but a little dark Light in natural things, but a spiritual man can reason in natural things, and in spiritual too:
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Wisdome is justified of her children. Wisdom is justified of her children.
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If a Plow-man should come to Oxford, and hear their Disputes in Logick or Mathematicks, he understands not the terms,
If a Plowman should come to Oxford, and hear their Disputes in Logic or Mathematics, he understands not the terms,
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and would think that they were mad, yet wisdome is justified of her children; they that know what those Arts are, they will say they disputed very well.
and would think that they were mad, yet Wisdom is justified of her children; they that know what those Arts Are, they will say they disputed very well.
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So the world condemns godliness, and thinks that godly men are mad men; but Wisdome is justified of her children.
So the world condemns godliness, and thinks that godly men Are mad men; but Wisdom is justified of her children.
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You call it foolishness; saith Paul, but we speak wisdome to those that be perfect.
You call it foolishness; Says Paul, but we speak Wisdom to those that be perfect.
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And therefore you shall have the godly usually when they are described in Scripture, they are called wise men, as it is often in the Proverbs, the wise man and the Fool are put in opposition, the one to the other;
And Therefore you shall have the godly usually when they Are described in Scripture, they Are called wise men, as it is often in the Proverbs, the wise man and the Fool Are put in opposition, the one to the other;
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the wise man is the godly man, and the foole is the sinfull man, let him be as wise as he will be:
the wise man is the godly man, and the fool is the sinful man, let him be as wise as he will be:
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& excellent is that word, 1 Cor. 2. 15. methinks it is a word that should take with us, He that is spirituall, judgeth all things,
& excellent is that word, 1 Cor. 2. 15. methinks it is a word that should take with us, He that is spiritual, Judgeth all things,
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yet he himself is judged of no man. yet he himself is judged of no man.
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What is the meaning of that? that is, put a spiritual godly man, with any natural man in the world, let him be never so wise, he is able to see through the naturall man,
What is the meaning of that? that is, put a spiritual godly man, with any natural man in the world, let him be never so wise, he is able to see through the natural man,
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and to know his principles, by which he goes all along, and the end he aimes at,
and to know his principles, by which he Goes all along, and the end he aims At,
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and what he is like to do, but the naturall man is not able to judge of his principles.
and what he is like to do, but the natural man is not able to judge of his principles.
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As you see he that hath a darke Lanthorne he can see every body as he goes, but no body seeth him;
As you see he that hath a dark Lanthorn he can see every body as he Goes, but no body sees him;
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and that is the reason that naturall men do so little good in their places because they cannot discern other men.
and that is the reason that natural men do so little good in their places Because they cannot discern other men.
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We have seen brave men imployed about actions and designs, but they cannot judge spiritually, and therefore they do not prosper;
We have seen brave men employed about actions and designs, but they cannot judge spiritually, and Therefore they do not prosper;
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Why? because some flatterer comes, and cheats them;
Why? Because Some flatterer comes, and cheats them;
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they want their dark lanthorn, a godly man is able to see through a naturall man,
they want their dark lantern, a godly man is able to see through a natural man,
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and to see his principles and ends, and as a wise man, will fetch it out.
and to see his principles and ends, and as a wise man, will fetch it out.
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He can judge of things naturally and corruptly, because he hath been so himself, and he knowes how to judge spiritually, which the other cannot do.
He can judge of things naturally and corruptly, Because he hath been so himself, and he knows how to judge spiritually, which the other cannot do.
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That is the reason that a godly man in a Committee, or a few in the Army or Parliament, they can tell how farre their principles will carry them towards God,
That is the reason that a godly man in a Committee, or a few in the Army or Parliament, they can tell how Far their principles will carry them towards God,
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or any good work, therefore I would to God this poore Kingdome would be wise at last, that if there be any business that requires wisedome, either in Parliament,
or any good work, Therefore I would to God this poor Kingdom would be wise At last, that if there be any business that requires Wisdom, either in Parliament,
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or Army, or Committee, or Citty, that they would put in godly men;
or Army, or Committee, or city, that they would put in godly men;
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they have their dark Lanthorns, they can see through things, and will not be taken with chaff as others may:
they have their dark Lanthorns, they can see through things, and will not be taken with chaff as Others may:
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you see how God hath prospered and blessed them, and how they have continued constant.
you see how God hath prospered and blessed them, and how they have continued constant.
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Therefore I say henceforth let us not in any place or business look so much to our kindred,
Therefore I say henceforth let us not in any place or business look so much to our kindred,
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or neighbours, or carnall relations, but that God would teach us to choose godly men in all places, they are the only wise man,
or neighbours, or carnal relations, but that God would teach us to choose godly men in all places, they Are the only wise man,
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and can judge of all others, and are judged of none;
and can judge of all Others, and Are judged of none;
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if we do not thus, I feare we may repent it when it is too late.
if we do not thus, I Fear we may Repent it when it is too late.
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SERMON IX. Rom. 8. 5. For they that are after the flesh, do minde the things of the flesh:
SERMON IX. Rom. 8. 5. For they that Are After the Flesh, do mind the things of the Flesh:
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but they that are after the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
but they that Are After the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
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YOu know the last Point we named to you from these words, was this, That true Gospel Believers are ruled and swayed with Spirituall reason,
YOu know the last Point we nam to you from these words, was this, That true Gospel Believers Are ruled and swayed with Spiritual reason,
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and all carnall fleshly men are ruled by carnall fleshly reason. I opened it to you.
and all carnal fleshly men Are ruled by carnal fleshly reason. I opened it to you.
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I told you there are three mindes spoken of in Scripture. And as there are three mindes, so there are three sorts of acts, or reasoning: Corrupt Reasoning. Natural Spiritual
I told you there Are three minds spoken of in Scripture. And as there Are three minds, so there Are three sorts of acts, or reasoning: Corrupt Reasoning. Natural Spiritual
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I premised three things, before I could come to prove the Doctrine. The first was this, That there is excellent reason in all godliness;
I premised three things, before I could come to prove the Doctrine. The First was this, That there is excellent reason in all godliness;
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there is reason, and the best reason, as I shewed you at large, and made two or three Uses of it.
there is reason, and the best reason, as I showed you At large, and made two or three Uses of it.
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Now to go forward a little.
Now to go forward a little.
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The second thing briefly that I must premise, before I prove this Lesson, it is this:
The second thing briefly that I must premise, before I prove this lesson, it is this:
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The reasonings of the Soul, are the highest and excellentest acts of the minde. As the Minde or Understanding is the highest faculty of the Soul;
The reasonings of the Soul, Are the highest and excellentest acts of the mind. As the Mind or Understanding is the highest faculty of the Soul;
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so the reasonings of the minde are the most excellent, and most immediate acts of the minde.
so the reasonings of the mind Are the most excellent, and most immediate acts of the mind.
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The Minde is Christs or the Devils chief Throne. If Christ be in the Soul, he keeps his Palace in the Minde;
The Mind is Christ or the Devils chief Throne. If christ be in the Soul, he keeps his Palace in the Mind;
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if the Devil be in the Soul, he keeps his Garison in the Minde.
if the devil be in the Soul, he keeps his Garrison in the Mind.
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So the reasonings of the minde are the chief strength of the minde, the immediate flowings of the minde.
So the reasonings of the mind Are the chief strength of the mind, the immediate flowings of the mind.
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The whole acts of the Soul are like the New River; it comes to London, and then you have Conduits to receive it,
The Whole acts of the Soul Are like the New River; it comes to London, and then you have Conduits to receive it,
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and those send it to Wooden Pipes, and those send it to Leaden Pipes, and so to your Kitchins and Cellars:
and those send it to Wooden Pipes, and those send it to Leaden Pipes, and so to your Kitchens and Cellars:
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So the Soul, the Minde is as the New River, the reasoning of the Soul, that is the Conduit that receives it first;
So the Soul, the Mind is as the New River, the reasoning of the Soul, that is the Conduit that receives it First;
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from the reasoning it comes to the Will, and Affections, and then it goes out into the Actions:
from the reasoning it comes to the Will, and Affections, and then it Goes out into the Actions:
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so the reasonings of the minde are the first, and chiefest, and supreme part of all the actions thereof.
so the reasonings of the mind Are the First, and chiefest, and supreme part of all the actions thereof.
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Therefore if the minde be naught, the whole Soul is naught; if the reasonings be naught, the whole soul and life is naught also.
Therefore if the mind be nought, the Whole Soul is nought; if the reasonings be nought, the Whole soul and life is nought also.
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But because I would pass from that, the Use of it in a word is this: that
But Because I would pass from that, the Use of it in a word is this: that
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Hence we see the reason, why the wisest men, the most rationall men, are usually the worst men;
Hence we see the reason, why the Wisest men, the most rational men, Are usually the worst men;
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because they have more strength of Reason then other men:
Because they have more strength of Reason then other men:
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the Reason being corrupt and naught, the stronger that reason is, the worse the man is.
the Reason being corrupt and nought, the Stronger that reason is, the Worse the man is.
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Therefore if I have a childe or a friend that is a wicked man, if he be not made a good man, I wish he may never be very rational or reasonable,
Therefore if I have a child or a friend that is a wicked man, if he be not made a good man, I wish he may never be very rational or reasonable,
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because the stronger his Reason is, being corrupt, the more ill he is in his will and affections,
Because the Stronger his Reason is, being corrupt, the more ill he is in his will and affections,
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when men are mad with reason:
when men Are mad with reason:
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many of the Vulgar are mad without reason, they will hate a thing upon hear-say, O such a one is an Independent, and this,
many of the vulgar Are mad without reason, they will hate a thing upon hearsay, Oh such a one is an Independent, and this,
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and that, but when men are mad with reason, when they have wicked reason, they are mad to purpose, they are mad with a vengeance, as we say.
and that, but when men Are mad with reason, when they have wicked reason, they Are mad to purpose, they Are mad with a vengeance, as we say.
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And that is the reason that the Apostle saith that the Lord hath not chosen many wise, nor many Noble, but simple people, and simple things, God doth not ordinarily do it.
And that is the reason that the Apostle Says that the Lord hath not chosen many wise, nor many Noble, but simple people, and simple things, God does not ordinarily do it.
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As now in the Army fighting abroad, usually they do not take great, strong Garrisons, but little pettie ones are taken to and again, daily.
As now in the Army fighting abroad, usually they do not take great, strong Garrisons, but little Petty ones Are taken to and again, daily.
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So, Not many wise men are called; God takes some strong Garisons:
So, Not many wise men Are called; God Takes Some strong Garrisons:
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for it is a strong Garison of the Devil, when a great learned man is without the Spirit of God;
for it is a strong Garrison of the devil, when a great learned man is without the Spirit of God;
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it is like Portsmouth, &c. fortified strongly, God may take away the weapons of the Devil,
it is like Portsmouth, etc. fortified strongly, God may take away the weapons of the devil,
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and the principal Ordnance he hath, is Carnal Reasoning, but God doth it not ordinarily.
and the principal Ordnance he hath, is Carnal Reasoning, but God does it not ordinarily.
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It was a Saying of a godly man, and a rational one too, he shook his head and said, I wish many times in the year, that I were deprived of this Reason that is in me, that I might be wholly without Reason, that there might be liberty for faith to work.
It was a Saying of a godly man, and a rational one too, he shook his head and said, I wish many times in the year, that I were deprived of this Reason that is in me, that I might be wholly without Reason, that there might be liberty for faith to work.
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He meant that naturall reason comes, and hinders faith, and crosseth spiritual reason.
He meant that natural reason comes, and hinders faith, and Crosseth spiritual reason.
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Reason is so troublesome, if it be carnal, and natural, and unsanctified, that the more any man hath of it, the more enemy he is to God.
Reason is so troublesome, if it be carnal, and natural, and unsanctified, that the more any man hath of it, the more enemy he is to God.
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Therefore, O that God would unbewitch, and undeceive you, and all the people of England, that you would not make men your guides,
Therefore, Oh that God would unbewitch, and undeceive you, and all the people of England, that you would not make men your guides,
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as they are indued with Learning or Reason, but the Spirit of God.
as they Are endued with Learning or Reason, but the Spirit of God.
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Go to any Parish, or Town, or place, and talk with any man about Heavenly things,
Go to any Parish, or Town, or place, and talk with any man about Heavenly things,
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and ask him why he doth think thus? He will say, we have a Learned Doctor in the Parish,
and ask him why he does think thus? He will say, we have a Learned Doctor in the Parish,
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and he saith so, and he doth so.
and he Says so, and he does so.
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The Lord hath said that our Sun shall be turned into darkness, and our Moon into blood;
The Lord hath said that our Sun shall be turned into darkness, and our Moon into blood;
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that is, all these glorious natural things shall be dashed in the last times, and God will exalt his Spirit, Isa. 59. 21. since God hath promised it, let us expect it:
that is, all these glorious natural things shall be dashed in the last times, and God will exalt his Spirit, Isaiah 59. 21. since God hath promised it, let us expect it:
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observe what man in the Parish hath most of the Spirit of God, and of spirituall Reason,
observe what man in the Parish hath most of the Spirit of God, and of spiritual Reason,
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and hear him, and be advised by him, and say of your great Doctors and learned men,
and hear him, and be advised by him, and say of your great Doctors and learned men,
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If God be not in them by his Spirit, the more Learning, and the more Reason they have, the more enemies they are to God,
If God be not in them by his Spirit, the more Learning, and the more Reason they have, the more enemies they Are to God,
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and therefore I will have nothing to do with them. There you have two things.
and Therefore I will have nothing to do with them. There you have two things.
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The third thing I shall premise, is, That the reasonings of the minde are the chief distinguishing Character of a man, by which principally above all things one is distinguished from another, good men from bad:
The third thing I shall premise, is, That the reasonings of the mind Are the chief distinguishing Character of a man, by which principally above all things one is distinguished from Another, good men from bad:
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for the Apostle doth not reason here, from a known thing, to a darker; for he reasons from the minde,
for the Apostle does not reason Here, from a known thing, to a Darker; for he Reasons from the mind,
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and the acts of it, as if he had said, That is the chiefest main way, whereby to know the whole man, whether he be fleshly or Spiritual.
and the acts of it, as if he had said, That is the chiefest main Way, whereby to know the Whole man, whither he be fleshly or Spiritual.
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In natural things, the more essential the difference is, the more certain and sure it is,
In natural things, the more essential the difference is, the more certain and sure it is,
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and rationality is essential to a man, you may distinguish a man from a beast otherwise;
and rationality is essential to a man, you may distinguish a man from a beast otherwise;
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a man hath but two Legs, and so may be distinguished from a Horse, that hath four;
a man hath but two Legs, and so may be distinguished from a Horse, that hath four;
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but this is not so certain a Character: but when you say man is rational, that distinguisheth him from all Birds and Beasts.
but this is not so certain a Character: but when you say man is rational, that Distinguisheth him from all Birds and Beasts.
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So there are many things in godliness that you may partly know a Christian by, by his Works,
So there Are many things in godliness that you may partly know a Christian by, by his Works,
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and Affections, and Actions, and by his Company and Carriage, you may know him a little from another man,
and Affections, and Actions, and by his Company and Carriage, you may know him a little from Another man,
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but these things are outward and externall;
but these things Are outward and external;
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but his Reason is essential to him, you may know him above all these by his reasoning in his soul, that is the most essential thing to a Christian,
but his Reason is essential to him, you may know him above all these by his reasoning in his soul, that is the most essential thing to a Christian,
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as Reason in it self considered is most essential to a man.
as Reason in it self considered is most essential to a man.
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Consider this, for this is a thing by which you may understand clearly, what you are made of, and what you are.
Consider this, for this is a thing by which you may understand clearly, what you Are made of, and what you Are.
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There is nothing in godliness but an Hypocrite and a wicked man may come up to it,
There is nothing in godliness but an Hypocrite and a wicked man may come up to it,
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unless it be this, to be carried on by spiritual reason. As for instance:
unless it be this, to be carried on by spiritual reason. As for instance:
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a wicked man may know God, he may have a great deal of knowledge of godliness,
a wicked man may know God, he may have a great deal of knowledge of godliness,
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and (to our eyes) of the spiritual estate of godliness, Heb. 6. He may be enlightened, he may discourse well,
and (to our eyes) of the spiritual estate of godliness, Hebrew 6. He may be enlightened, he may discourse well,
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and Preach excellently, and Pray spiritually;
and Preach excellently, and Pray spiritually;
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he may have much knowledge, and all the Saints in the Countrey may account him constantly a chief Professor, and a most excellent Christian;
he may have much knowledge, and all the Saints in the Country may account him constantly a chief Professor, and a most excellent Christian;
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nay, he may love all good things in a sort, or for the most part:
nay, he may love all good things in a sort, or for the most part:
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a natural man that is but commonly wrought on by the Spirit of God, he may love Prayer,
a natural man that is but commonly wrought on by the Spirit of God, he may love Prayer,
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and Hearing, and Reading, and giving to the poor, and other good works, he may love and delight in it,
and Hearing, and Reading, and giving to the poor, and other good works, he may love and delight in it,
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as Herod did to hear John speak, he may love it for some carnal circumstances about it,
as Herod did to hear John speak, he may love it for Some carnal Circumstances about it,
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and though he love it, yet all runs upon the wheel of carnal reason.
and though he love it, yet all runs upon the wheel of carnal reason.
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As for instance, I love very much to give to the poor, because the pride of my heart will be much satisfied in it.
As for instance, I love very much to give to the poor, Because the pride of my heart will be much satisfied in it.
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I would be held an eminent Professor, and I invite Saints to my House, and I quarrel with them if they come not,
I would be held an eminent Professor, and I invite Saints to my House, and I quarrel with them if they come not,
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but it is to hold out my Vain-glory, not out of spiritual love in my Soul. So there is no piece of godliness,
but it is to hold out my Vainglory, not out of spiritual love in my Soul. So there is no piece of godliness,
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but it may be clothed with such Circumstances, that a natural man may love it,
but it may be clothed with such circumstances, that a natural man may love it,
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an Hypocrite may do every thing in godliness, and be an Hypocrite when he hath done.
an Hypocrite may do every thing in godliness, and be an Hypocrite when he hath done.
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But here is the difference, a Saint loves good, and that flows from spiritual reason, and he doth good from spiritual reason. As for instance;
But Here is the difference, a Saint loves good, and that flows from spiritual reason, and he does good from spiritual reason. As for instance;
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I do not give to the poor to keep correspondence, and to be well thought of,
I do not give to the poor to keep correspondence, and to be well Thought of,
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and because I would be accounted such a Professor;
and Because I would be accounted such a Professor;
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no, but I do it from spiritual reasoning, Christ loved me, and therefore I will love my Brother.
no, but I do it from spiritual reasoning, christ loved me, and Therefore I will love my Brother.
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So whatsoever a Saint doth, spiritual reason draws him: and this is the most essential Character that distinguisheth an Hypocrite from a true Christian.
So whatsoever a Saint does, spiritual reason draws him: and this is the most essential Character that Distinguisheth an Hypocrite from a true Christian.
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It is not loving, or knowing, or doing of good, but it is the wheel that it goes on,
It is not loving, or knowing, or doing of good, but it is the wheel that it Goes on,
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whether it be spiritual or carnal reasoning.
whither it be spiritual or carnal reasoning.
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Quest.
Quest.
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But may not a good man do some actions from natural or corrupt reasoning? how is that then a sure Character?
But may not a good man do Some actions from natural or corrupt reasoning? how is that then a sure Character?
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Answ. A good man may do an action from carnal reasoning;
Answer A good man may do an actium from carnal reasoning;
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but a carnal man can never do good from spiritual reasoning as that speech Peter in advising of Christ not to go to Jerusalem, it was partly natural, and partly corrupt reasoning:
but a carnal man can never do good from spiritual reasoning as that speech Peter in advising of christ not to go to Jerusalem, it was partly natural, and partly corrupt reasoning:
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but that you may se this clearly notwithstanding this, you may discern him hereby, that
but that you may see this clearly notwithstanding this, you may discern him hereby, that
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In the first place, a Christian is moved by spiritual reason, and in the second place, he may be moved by natural reason:
In the First place, a Christian is moved by spiritual reason, and in the second place, he may be moved by natural reason:
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as suppose there be a good Minister that is full of grace; that desires to do good, and yet he and his family is ready to starve;
as suppose there be a good Minister that is full of grace; that Desires to do good, and yet he and his family is ready to starve;
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the first thing that he blesseth God for, is, that he hath opportunity to teach Christ to the souls of poor people;
the First thing that he Blesses God for, is, that he hath opportunity to teach christ to the Souls of poor people;
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that is the first, but next he saith, and blessed be God that there is a way to support my family;
that is the First, but next he Says, and blessed be God that there is a Way to support my family;
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natural reason is tyed to spritual, as the little boat is to the Ship.
natural reason is tied to spiritual, as the little boat is to the Ship.
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2. Secondly, though a Saint may be carried to an action with corrupt reason (that he pays dear for) yet the whole course of the life and actions of a Christian flow from spiritual reasoning.
2. Secondly, though a Saint may be carried to an actium with corrupt reason (that he pays dear for) yet the Whole course of the life and actions of a Christian flow from spiritual reasoning.
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O! that the Lord would give you to examine your selves, by this.
OH! that the Lord would give you to examine your selves, by this.
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It is not by what thou accountest of or what thou esteemest or lovest, but what moves thee? what is the wheel that sets thee on work? Is it a spiritual mind, that gives spiritual arguments, that moves thee all the day to good, towards God or man? I desire that you would carry this with you, this is rhe essential difference between an hypocrite and a Christian. Ask when thou doest an action, not how much thou doest,
It is not by what thou Accountest of or what thou esteemest or Lovest, but what moves thee? what is the wheel that sets thee on work? Is it a spiritual mind, that gives spiritual Arguments, that moves thee all the day to good, towards God or man? I desire that you would carry this with you, this is rhe essential difference between an hypocrite and a Christian. Ask when thou dost an actium, not how much thou dost,
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or what men conceive of it? though it be but a small action, as suppose thou art a maid that art sweeping the house,
or what men conceive of it? though it be but a small actium, as suppose thou art a maid that art sweeping the house,
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or any such mean thing, ask, why do I this? what moves me? what is the main spring? is it that my Master or Mistriss may not chide me? this is natural reasoning,
or any such mean thing, ask, why do I this? what moves me? what is the main spring? is it that my Master or Mistress may not chide me? this is natural reasoning,
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but thou shouldest say, I do it that I may obey Christ, he hath called me and hath redeemed me to live to him:
but thou Shouldst say, I do it that I may obey christ, he hath called me and hath redeemed me to live to him:
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and so it may be, a man may do thee an ill turne, and thou wouldest not do him a mischief again, it is a good resolution:
and so it may be, a man may do thee an ill turn, and thou Wouldst not do him a mischief again, it is a good resolution:
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but why doest thou not do it? it is not because thou art ashamed or afraid to do it? But if there be a little spring within to think, Christ loved me when I was wicked, and therefore I will love him, O this is excellent.
but why dost thou not do it? it is not Because thou art ashamed or afraid to do it? But if there be a little spring within to think, christ loved me when I was wicked, and Therefore I will love him, Oh this is excellent.
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The next thing that I should come to shew you is, how it comes to pass that Christians that are right, are swayed and ruled by spiritual reasonings, all their life.
The next thing that I should come to show you is, how it comes to pass that Christians that Are right, Are swayed and ruled by spiritual reasonings, all their life.
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I shall not have time now but must wait on God till he give another opportunity, only I shall conclude with two short Uses.
I shall not have time now but must wait on God till he give Another opportunity, only I shall conclude with two short Uses.
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Ʋse 1. First hence you may see;Ʋse 1. First hence you may see;
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by this rule you have a Standard by you to try how much Grace and how much Corruption there is yet in your souls;
by this Rule you have a Standard by you to try how much Grace and how much Corruption there is yet in your Souls;
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this is the perfectest Standard that I know.
this is the perfectest Standard that I know.
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Take it by a day, or a week, or an hour, or an action, see how much in that action, of day,
Take it by a day, or a Week, or an hour, or an actium, see how much in that actium, of day,
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or hour, or week, thou art carried clearly upon spiritual reasoning; so much of godliness, so much of true pure grace there is.
or hour, or Week, thou art carried clearly upon spiritual reasoning; so much of godliness, so much of true pure grace there is.
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Look into thy life and actions, good or evil, that is not a jot matter,
Look into thy life and actions, good or evil, that is not a jot matter,
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so much of thy life as is carried upon spiritual reasonings, so much godliness there is:
so much of thy life as is carried upon spiritual reasonings, so much godliness there is:
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It is not how much thou fastest or prayest, or the like, but how much thou art carried by spiritual reasoning. As in Egypt they have a Pillar,
It is not how much thou fastest or Prayest, or the like, but how much thou art carried by spiritual reasoning. As in Egypt they have a Pillar,
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and figures upon it, and when Nilus flows up, they know by those figures how farr the River riseth higher or lower,
and figures upon it, and when Nilus flows up, they know by those figures how Far the River Riseth higher or lower,
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and accordingly they set their rates on things, and accordingly things will be dearer or cheaper.
and accordingly they Set their rates on things, and accordingly things will be Dearer or cheaper.
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Or as by your weather-glasses, you know whether it will be rain or fair weather.
Or as by your Weather glasses, you know whither it will be rain or fair weather.
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So this Rule would be a weather-glass, a Grace-glass, and a flesh-glass, that is if thou lay up this in thy soul, hereby thou mayest know the ebbings and flowings of thy soul,
So this Rule would be a weatherglass, a Grace-glass, and a flesh-glass, that is if thou lay up this in thy soul, hereby thou Mayest know the ebbings and flowings of thy soul,
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whether thou walk better this week then before.
whither thou walk better this Week then before.
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It may be Lust may drive a man to a good thing, but to go to spiritual rationallity, that is the essence of a Christian,
It may be Lust may drive a man to a good thing, but to go to spiritual rationallity, that is the essence of a Christian,
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as the other rationallity is the essence of a man.
as the other rationallity is the essence of a man.
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Hereby thou mayest know whither thou be nearer to God this week, then thou wert the week before,
Hereby thou Mayest know whither thou be nearer to God this Week, then thou Wertenberg the Week before,
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or whether thou be further from him.
or whither thou be further from him.
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Ʋse 2. The other lesson, and a special lesson for you to remember from what I have told you concerning spiritual reasoning, is this,Ʋse 2. The other Lesson, and a special Lesson for you to Remember from what I have told you Concerning spiritual reasoning, is this,
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hence learn why wise men so oft miss the will of God, it is a blessed lesson,
hence Learn why wise men so oft miss the will of God, it is a blessed Lesson,
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why do we see godly men many times miss the will of God, and are quite out in matters of judgement and action,
why do we see godly men many times miss the will of God, and Are quite out in matters of judgement and actium,
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and yet are holy and godly men:
and yet Are holy and godly men:
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It is not because they reason not rightly concerning such things, but because the reason whereby they reason it is more carnal then spiritual.
It is not Because they reason not rightly Concerning such things, but Because the reason whereby they reason it is more carnal then spiritual.
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As for instance, I could name a Book that was written about the Common Prayer, not long ago, a Book of admirable reason, full of rationality,
As for instance, I could name a Book that was written about the Common Prayer, not long ago, a Book of admirable reason, full of rationality,
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and by a godly man too, and yet he mist the will of God in it.
and by a godly man too, and yet he missed the will of God in it.
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How came it? Not because he did not reason rightly, but because the reason he reasoned by was natural and not spiritual.
How Come it? Not Because he did not reason rightly, but Because the reason he reasoned by was natural and not spiritual.
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And so among Ministers, they reason things throughly and rightly, and draw deductions from them, but here they miss, they look not what reason they reason by;
And so among Ministers, they reason things thoroughly and rightly, and draw deductions from them, but Here they miss, they look not what reason they reason by;
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it may be it is natural reason, and that may lead to naturals, but it cannot to spirituals.
it may be it is natural reason, and that may led to naturals, but it cannot to spirituals.
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This is a rare rule for Christians, when thou art reasoning, and thy thoughts are busie about a case,
This is a rare Rule for Christians, when thou art reasoning, and thy thoughts Are busy about a case,
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and thou deductest one thing from another;
and thou deductest one thing from Another;
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but ask thy self, I reason, but what is this reason I reason by? is it carnal or spiritual? as men that weigh gold or other things, they first heave up the scales to see if they be right;
but ask thy self, I reason, but what is this reason I reason by? is it carnal or spiritual? as men that weigh gold or other things, they First heave up the scales to see if they be right;
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we do not do so, and therefore we ordinarily miss in this.
we do not do so, and Therefore we ordinarily miss in this.
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As when a man is in anger, he thinks he never speaks better reason than then;
As when a man is in anger, he thinks he never speaks better reason than then;
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he speaks powerfully, and he thinks every word is Gospel, and every word is reason, but it is corrupt reason, and so it appears to him next day.
he speaks powerfully, and he thinks every word is Gospel, and every word is reason, but it is corrupt reason, and so it appears to him next day.
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Now any lust may transport a man so, let a lust set natural reason on work,
Now any lust may transport a man so, let a lust Set natural reason on work,
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and a man will reason bravely and rightly;
and a man will reason bravely and rightly;
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but he doth not take up the Scales before, and say, I judge right, but what is it that I judge by? A man may say he can judge well of the colour of Cloth by the light of a dark Shop,
but he does not take up the Scales before, and say, I judge right, but what is it that I judge by? A man may say he can judge well of the colour of Cloth by the Light of a dark Shop,
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but is that light right? a man should examine that.
but is that Light right? a man should examine that.
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And so in the Synod and other places we should see that the reason that we judge things by, be spiritual,
And so in the Synod and other places we should see that the reason that we judge things by, be spiritual,
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but we take any reason, and if it prove natural reason, we shall have things go naturally,
but we take any reason, and if it prove natural reason, we shall have things go naturally,
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but if it be not spiritual reason we go by, we shall never attain to judg of spiritual things.
but if it be not spiritual reason we go by, we shall never attain to judge of spiritual things.
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SERMON. X. Rom. 8. 5. For they that are after the flesh do minde the things of the flesh,
SERMON. X. Rom. 8. 5. For they that Are After the Flesh do mind the things of the Flesh,
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but they that are after the spirit, the things of the spirit.
but they that Are After the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
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BEloved, I would willingly end what I had to say to this Text at this time,
beloved, I would willingly end what I had to say to this Text At this time,
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and I doubt not but by Gods assistance I shall do it, and therefore I would but only lead you a little,
and I doubt not but by God's assistance I shall do it, and Therefore I would but only led you a little,
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because we were driven to break off abruptly that you may understand which way we have been going,
Because we were driven to break off abruptly that you may understand which Way we have been going,
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when the Lord hath been teaching us hitherto from these words. I told you, the Apostle in the 4th. verse had laid down a great priviledge,
when the Lord hath been teaching us hitherto from these words. I told you, the Apostle in the 4th. verse had laid down a great privilege,
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and then he shews who are the partakers of this priviledge; They that walk after the spirit, and not after the flesh;
and then he shows who Are the partakers of this privilege; They that walk After the Spirit, and not After the Flesh;
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but this is but general, and therefore he shews it more particularly, by the best part of the man, the minde.
but this is but general, and Therefore he shows it more particularly, by the best part of the man, the mind.
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Beloved, I have spoken a little in general concerning the minde, and to follow the Apostles method, I have culd out the chief things in the minde, that is the reasoning of the minde, from whence I have taught you this Lesson.
beloved, I have spoken a little in general Concerning the mind, and to follow the Apostles method, I have could out the chief things in the mind, that is the reasoning of the mind, from whence I have taught you this lesson.
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That, those that are fleshly, they are led and swayed with fleshly reasoning, and those that are spiritual, they are led and swayed by spiritual reasoning.
That, those that Are fleshly, they Are led and swayed with fleshly reasoning, and those that Are spiritual, they Are led and swayed by spiritual reasoning.
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My end is to discover to you, whether you have this priviledge or no, and therefore in the Apostles method, I would bolt it out as far as I could.
My end is to discover to you, whither you have this privilege or no, and Therefore in the Apostles method, I would bolt it out as Far as I could.
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I told you man is a rational creature, and no man doth any action, but there is some reasoning about it,
I told you man is a rational creature, and no man does any actium, but there is Some reasoning about it,
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and though the action be never so suddain, yet the mind is so quick, that it hath some kind of reasoning or other.
and though the actium be never so sudden, yet the mind is so quick, that it hath Some kind of reasoning or other.
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Now for the Explication, I told you there was three minds, carnal, corrupt and spiritual; and from those three minds, flowed three reasonings, corrupt, natural and spiritual.
Now for the Explication, I told you there was three minds, carnal, corrupt and spiritual; and from those three minds, flowed three reasonings, corrupt, natural and spiritual.
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Now for the further prosecuting of it, I told you there were three things I had to premise before hand,
Now for the further prosecuting of it, I told you there were three things I had to premise before hand,
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before I came to prove it. One is, that there is the best reason in the world in godliness and religion;
before I Come to prove it. One is, that there is the best reason in the world in godliness and Religion;
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godliness hath in it all along, the excellentest, the best, the profonndest reason that can be, this I proved at large:
godliness hath in it all along, the excellentest, the best, the profonndest reason that can be, this I proved At large:
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godliness is not as some carnal people account it, a vain, giddy thing, but goes all upon reason, it is the act of reasoning,
godliness is not as Some carnal people account it, a vain, giddy thing, but Goes all upon reason, it is the act of reasoning,
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as they say of Logick, and not like our natural Logick from probabilities and the like;
as they say of Logic, and not like our natural Logic from probabilities and the like;
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but it is all upon demonstration:
but it is all upon demonstration:
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that's one thing I opened to you, and we had divers uses then, with which I will not now trouble you.
that's one thing I opened to you, and we had diverse uses then, with which I will not now trouble you.
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Now the second thing I was to premise, was this, That the reasoning of the soul, it is the highest act of the minde.
Now the second thing I was to premise, was this, That the reasoning of the soul, it is the highest act of the mind.
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As I told you the minde is the highest faculty in the soul: so the reasoning is the first, and strongest, and most immediate act of the mind,
As I told you the mind is the highest faculty in the soul: so the reasoning is the First, and Strongest, and most immediate act of the mind,
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and therefore as the minde is the chiefest seat of Christ, if he dwell there, or the chiefest garrison of the Devil if he dwell there;
and Therefore as the mind is the chiefest seat of christ, if he dwell there, or the chiefest garrison of the devil if he dwell there;
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so the reasonings of the soul are the chiefest weapons of the minde, because I told you that these they do come immediately from it.
so the reasonings of the soul Are the chiefest weapons of the mind, Because I told you that these they do come immediately from it.
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The third thing was, that the reasoning is the chief character of a man as reason in a man, considered in a natural way, is the most proper way of distinguishing of him from other things,
The third thing was, that the reasoning is the chief character of a man as reason in a man, considered in a natural Way, is the most proper Way of distinguishing of him from other things,
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because it is most essential to him;
Because it is most essential to him;
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for you cannot distinguish a man so properly from a horse because he hath two legs,
for you cannot distinguish a man so properly from a horse Because he hath two legs,
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and that a horse hath four but by his essence he is a rational creature,
and that a horse hath four but by his essence he is a rational creature,
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and therefore I told you a man may know good excellently, a man may love good and godliness,
and Therefore I told you a man may know good excellently, a man may love good and godliness,
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and a man may do good, and suffer for good and yet be an Hypocrite, yet be a carnal man.
and a man may do good, and suffer for good and yet be an Hypocrite, yet be a carnal man.
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Why? Because he may do good, and love good, and suffer for good, and all out of carnal reasoning, he may love the good because of some fine circumstantial things.
Why? Because he may do good, and love good, and suffer for good, and all out of carnal reasoning, he may love the good Because of Some fine circumstantial things.
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And therefore I concluded last day with two words of use, but I must endeavour to make good my promise.
And Therefore I concluded last day with two words of use, but I must endeavour to make good my promise.
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Now the last thing is, how it comes to pass, for I have as in reference to the Doctrine you heard, That spiritual men are swayed with spiritual reasons.
Now the last thing is, how it comes to pass, for I have as in Referente to the Doctrine you herd, That spiritual men Are swayed with spiritual Reasons.
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How comes it to pass that they are enabled so to reason, and to be so guided by such Reasons.
How comes it to pass that they Are enabled so to reason, and to be so guided by such Reasons.
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Beloved, in general, certainly it is only by the same spirit of God, for I must advance the spirit still;
beloved, in general, Certainly it is only by the same Spirit of God, for I must advance the Spirit still;
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not in opposition to the Scriptures, mistake me not, for the spirit takes of the things of Christ,
not in opposition to the Scriptures, mistake me not, for the Spirit Takes of the things of christ,
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and in the Scriptures, sheweth you them; but it is the spirits teaching you: And therefore it is said, they are after the spirit that do minde spiritual things,
and in the Scriptures, shows you them; but it is the spirits teaching you: And Therefore it is said, they Are After the Spirit that do mind spiritual things,
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because it is the spirit that doth work them to mind spiritual things, ye would never mind spiritual things else.
Because it is the Spirit that does work them to mind spiritual things, you would never mind spiritual things Else.
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All the learning in the World, and all the wit in the World, will never teach a man to make one sincere Argument to do good or draw him from evil.
All the learning in the World, and all the wit in the World, will never teach a man to make one sincere Argument to do good or draw him from evil.
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But you will say, how doth the Spirit do this?
But you will say, how does the Spirit do this?
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Beloved, I told you heretofore, that I do not approve of those that do endeavour to shew you too particularly and disbiastly,
beloved, I told you heretofore, that I do not approve of those that do endeavour to show you too particularly and disbiastly,
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how the spirit of God works in the soul, as many men have done, and many a godly man,
how the Spirit of God works in the soul, as many men have done, and many a godly man,
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but they have lost much time, and have puzelled the souls of poor people, for thou knowest not how a child is formed in the wombe,
but they have lost much time, and have puzelled the Souls of poor people, for thou Knowest not how a child is formed in the womb,
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how his eye is made, and how his nose is made.
how his eye is made, and how his nose is made.
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And how are we able to discover how the Spirit of God works grace in the soul, which ordinarily is done that he doth this first,
And how Are we able to discover how the Spirit of God works grace in the soul, which ordinarily is done that he does this First,
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and then that, and will not do this until he hath done that, which hath brought forth a deal of curiosity and needless distinctions troubling the people of God.
and then that, and will not do this until he hath done that, which hath brought forth a deal of curiosity and needless Distinctions troubling the people of God.
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But I will give you some particulars how he doth it.
But I will give you Some particulars how he does it.
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The wayes whereby he doth, without curiosity, not saying he doth this first, or that first.
The ways whereby he does, without curiosity, not saying he does this First, or that First.
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He doth it by a Creation, by spiritual Creation, he doth make a Creation in the soul, which is called the new man.
He does it by a Creation, by spiritual Creation, he does make a Creation in the soul, which is called the new man.
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Thou that art there now sitting in a Pew, that Creature, that old Creature cannot reach the spirit of God.
Thou that art there now sitting in a Pew, that Creature, that old Creature cannot reach the Spirit of God.
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It cannot be mended, for we have hearts of stone, that will not be cobled nor mended, but taken out wholly:
It cannot be mended, for we have hearts of stone, that will not be cobbled nor mended, but taken out wholly:
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our natures are so naught that they cannot be mended; but God comes, and by his holy spirit makes a new Creature in the soul:
our nature's Are so nought that they cannot be mended; but God comes, and by his holy Spirit makes a new Creature in the soul:
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As man is said to be a man, and hath not his denomination from the grosser part,
As man is said to be a man, and hath not his denomination from the grosser part,
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as his Legs, or the like;
as his Legs, or the like;
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but from the more noble part, his soul, and his minde, for where as in one place it is said, What will it avail a man to get the World and lose his Soul;
but from the more noble part, his soul, and his mind, for where as in one place it is said, What will it avail a man to get the World and loose his Soul;
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in another it is lose himself, So as my soul is my self:
in Another it is loose himself, So as my soul is my self:
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So there is an old man not according to outward age, but according to the inward.
So there is an old man not according to outward age, but according to the inward.
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Now he makes thee a new Creature, not new Legs and Hands, but new minde, new affections,
Now he makes thee a new Creature, not new Legs and Hands, but new mind, new affections,
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and new powers in thy soul.
and new Powers in thy soul.
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Now most people say, that the Lord doth infuse new qualities into ths soul, that whereas thou hast an understanding and it is rotten,
Now most people say, that the Lord does infuse new qualities into this soul, that whereas thou hast an understanding and it is rotten,
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and all is full of bad qualities, thou shalt have new qualities, thou shalt have an understanding that will minde heavenly things.
and all is full of bad qualities, thou shalt have new qualities, thou shalt have an understanding that will mind heavenly things.
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Beloved, that is true, but I very much doubt whether there be not something more,
beloved, that is true, but I very much doubt whither there be not something more,
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because the Lord calls it a man, and we never read in the Scripture where he will work new qualities, but a new man:
Because the Lord calls it a man, and we never read in the Scripture where he will work new qualities, but a new man:
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we are created a new creature.
we Are created a new creature.
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Now that is the way, and therefore if ever thou wilt be a spiritual man, thou must have the Lord to make thee a new Creature.
Now that is the Way, and Therefore if ever thou wilt be a spiritual man, thou must have the Lord to make thee a new Creature.
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Now the Saints heretofore (pray understand me) did not look upon things as we do, we have had so many false distinctions, and subdistinctions:
Now the Saints heretofore (pray understand me) did not look upon things as we do, we have had so many false Distinctions, and subdistinctions:
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we have not the same notions and distinctions they had. They alwayes looked upon the inward man or the new Creature:
we have not the same notions and Distinctions they had. They always looked upon the inward man or the new Creature:
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Now we look without, saith Paul, my inward man gaineth dayly. If any man be in Christ he is a new creature.
Now we look without, Says Paul, my inward man gains daily. If any man be in christ he is a new creature.
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Beloved, that ye may understand this, bear with me a little, I do finde in the Scripture that a man is made a Saint, made spiritual and holy two wayes.
beloved, that you may understand this, bear with me a little, I do find in the Scripture that a man is made a Saint, made spiritual and holy two ways.
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One is by renewing a man to that which he was in old Adam Secondly, by creating things in him that were never there before.
One is by renewing a man to that which he was in old Adam Secondly, by creating things in him that were never there before.
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And we have these two expressions in Scripture: Be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and created unto good works:
And we have these two expressions in Scripture: Be renewed in the Spirit of your mind, and created unto good works:
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So that a Saint he is made up unto that condition two wayes;
So that a Saint he is made up unto that condition two ways;
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either God hath renewed in him those things he had in Adam, or else God hath created in him that which was never there before:
either God hath renewed in him those things he had in Adam, or Else God hath created in him that which was never there before:
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As for instance, God revealeth in him sobriety and continuance, and the like:
As for instance, God Revealeth in him sobriety and Continuance, and the like:
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these things were in Adam, and now when a man is made a Saint, they are renewed only upon a new foundation.
these things were in Adam, and now when a man is made a Saint, they Are renewed only upon a new Foundation.
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And withal the Lord creates something that was never in Adam; as for instance, he creates faith there, that is, the faith of the Gospel, There was a faith in Adam without doubt;
And withal the Lord creates something that was never in Adam; as for instance, he creates faith there, that is, the faith of the Gospel, There was a faith in Adam without doubt;
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but that faith of the Gospel, to believe in another, to renounce his own righteousness, this was not in Adam, because it was point-blank contrary to his own condition,
but that faith of the Gospel, to believe in Another, to renounce his own righteousness, this was not in Adam, Because it was point-blank contrary to his own condition,
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for he was to have righteousness in himself, and to renounce it was contrary to his condition:
for he was to have righteousness in himself, and to renounce it was contrary to his condition:
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Now God creates such a faith in us. And Beloved, there is another thing and it may be there are many things more:
Now God creates such a faith in us. And beloved, there is Another thing and it may be there Are many things more:
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I have had many thoughts of it with submission to the godly and wise, I think that Gospel goodness is a piece of the New man, which was not in Adam; as to do good to Enemies, to love them that hate us, to give drink to a thirsty Enemy;
I have had many thoughts of it with submission to the godly and wise, I think that Gospel Goodness is a piece of the New man, which was not in Adam; as to do good to Enemies, to love them that hate us, to give drink to a thirsty Enemy;
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When one is wicked and ungodly, and doth deal despightfully with us, as Christ saith;
When one is wicked and ungodly, and does deal despitefully with us, as christ Says;
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then to do him good, and bless when he curseth, and pray for him that injureth us: Beloved, this is Gospel-goodness;
then to do him good, and bless when he Curseth, and pray for him that injureth us: beloved, this is Gospel-goodness;
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I have had many thoughts of it, had I time to prove that this Gospel goodness is a piece of the New creature that was not in old Adam.
I have had many thoughts of it, had I time to prove that this Gospel Goodness is a piece of the New creature that was not in old Adam.
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There was goodness in Adam, but not this;
There was Goodness in Adam, but not this;
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as for instance, there are divers things we finde among Professors that in the last day will be found to be nothing but the old Adam, but Ishmaels that are humbled to the height,
as for instance, there Are diverse things we find among Professors that in the last day will be found to be nothing but the old Adam, but Ishmaels that Are humbled to the height,
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and ye shall see in them a great deal of diligence in Gods service, but where will you finde a Professor, one of 500. and I speak with the least, that you may clearly reade Gospel-goodness in him;
and you shall see in them a great deal of diligence in God's service, but where will you find a Professor, one of 500. and I speak with the least, that you may clearly read Gospel-goodness in him;
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that you may say, yonder is a man, that if you curse him he will love you,
that you may say, yonder is a man, that if you curse him he will love you,
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and if you do him hurt, and that despitefully, he will pray for you.
and if you do him hurt, and that despitefully, he will pray for you.
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It is an easie thing to kindle a brand that hath been once lighted, to do that which Adam did,
It is an easy thing to kindle a brand that hath been once lighted, to do that which Adam did,
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but to do this is a higher matter. As man was created after the Image of God:
but to do this is a higher matter. As man was created After the Image of God:
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so the Creatures (in a sort) were created after the image of man: now as in Creatures, in a Dog there is love and the like:
so the Creatures (in a sort) were created After the image of man: now as in Creatures, in a Dog there is love and the like:
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But where is there a creature, that if you do him mischief, will not endeavour to do you the like again,
But where is there a creature, that if you do him mischief, will not endeavour to do you the like again,
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or at least wise run away. But where is a piece in the old Creation that doth love his Enemies.
or At least wise run away. But where is a piece in the old Creation that does love his Enemies.
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And whereas it is said, Adam was created after the Image of God, and God loves his Enemies:
And whereas it is said, Adam was created After the Image of God, and God loves his Enemies:
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I answer, God then in that Covenant was not in a disposition to love his Enemies,
I answer, God then in that Covenant was not in a disposition to love his Enemies,
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but to hate his Enemies and sinners, and curse them, and damn them;
but to hate his Enemies and Sinners, and curse them, and damn them;
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but now in Jesus Christ he loves his Enemies, and therefore according to his minde he revealed to Adam, it was not so;
but now in jesus christ he loves his Enemies, and Therefore according to his mind he revealed to Adam, it was not so;
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and many other reasons I had, but this I present to you with submission, I do not speak curiosities,
and many other Reasons I had, but this I present to you with submission, I do not speak curiosities,
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but I finde and see very little of this, scarcely any;
but I find and see very little of this, scarcely any;
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there was a candid goodness in the Primitive Church, which is not now to be, which is not now to be found;
there was a candid Goodness in the Primitive Church, which is not now to be, which is not now to be found;
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now nothing but biting, and tearing, and devouring one another, well there is one word, he doth it by a spirittal Creation.
now nothing but biting, and tearing, and devouring one Another, well there is one word, he does it by a spirittal Creation.
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Then Secondly, he brings the soul to this way of spiritual reasoning, by spiritual illumination, he created faculties before,
Then Secondly, he brings the soul to this Way of spiritual reasoning, by spiritual illumination, he created faculties before,
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and now he casteth in Light as he did in the old Creation; you know he made Heaven and Earth in the lump,
and now he Cast in Light as he did in the old Creation; you know he made Heaven and Earth in the lump,
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and then said Let there be Light.
and then said Let there be Light.
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Now that is the reason when the Gospel is preached, and there is the spirit of God going with the Word,
Now that is the reason when the Gospel is preached, and there is the Spirit of God going with the Word,
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and thou art dark and canst not receive this light;
and thou art dark and Canst not receive this Light;
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the new Creature is not framed in thee, if thou hast no eyes thou canst not see,
the new Creature is not framed in thee, if thou hast no eyes thou Canst not see,
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and if a man have eyes he cannot see in a dark room.
and if a man have eyes he cannot see in a dark room.
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Now when the new man is made then the Lord sends in light, and it is not every light,
Now when the new man is made then the Lord sends in Light, and it is not every Light,
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for there are many Lights, a blinde man (as it were) an Hypocrite hath them;
for there Are many Lights, a blind man (as it were) an Hypocrite hath them;
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but it is a powerful Light that God puts in, for we do finde that there is a kinde of Light in Hypocrites,
but it is a powerful Light that God puts in, for we do find that there is a kind of Light in Hypocrites,
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but yet there is no power in them, there is not Light to bring them to such kinde of reasoning as will bring them to any good or from any evil, they will talk of Drunkenness and Whoredome,
but yet there is no power in them, there is not Light to bring them to such kind of reasoning as will bring them to any good or from any evil, they will talk of drunkenness and Whoredom,
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and the like but have not power to bring them off from any of these things:
and the like but have not power to bring them off from any of these things:
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indeed a Saint may be overcome of his Lusts that war in his members, but there is a Law in his minde, that is there is a Light that is like unto a Law that hath power in it, that he seeth Christ doing them away.
indeed a Saint may be overcome of his Lustiest that war in his members, but there is a Law in his mind, that is there is a Light that is like unto a Law that hath power in it, that he sees christ doing them away.
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I am sorry I have not time to open this unto you further but remember it.
I am sorry I have not time to open this unto you further but Remember it.
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Thirdly, the Lord will do it by suggestion, that is, the spirit of God puts light into the soul, he puts a measure of light to dwell in every new creature, and that powerfully.
Thirdly, the Lord will do it by suggestion, that is, the Spirit of God puts Light into the soul, he puts a measure of Light to dwell in every new creature, and that powerfully.
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But because the way of the saints are so dark in this World and thorow so much difficulty, the spirit of God prompts a Saint alwayes when he is at a loss.
But Because the Way of the Saints Are so dark in this World and thorough so much difficulty, the Spirit of God prompts a Saint always when he is At a loss.
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As among Schollars, we shall see sometimes a man is almost born down, and then another giveth him an Argument or Distinction to help him, and then he carries it:
As among Scholars, we shall see sometime a man is almost born down, and then Another gives him an Argument or Distinction to help him, and then he carries it:
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and so the flesh hath reason and arguments as we are going along, and now though there be a measure of light, a stock of light dwelling in us,
and so the Flesh hath reason and Arguments as we Are going along, and now though there be a measure of Light, a stock of Light Dwelling in us,
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yet we are nonplussed by the flesh, and then the spirit of God suggesteth somewhat to us,
yet we Are nonplussed by the Flesh, and then the Spirit of God suggests somewhat to us,
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and we are carried thorow as you have it in, Mat. 20. When you are brought before Governours, it is not you that speak but the spirit of God that prompteth you.
and we Are carried thorough as you have it in, Mathew 20. When you Are brought before Governors, it is not you that speak but the Spirit of God that prompteth you.
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Fourthly, the spirit doth it by conviction, that is another way, we have it, Joh. 16. saith Christ,
Fourthly, the Spirit does it by conviction, that is Another Way, we have it, John 16. Says christ,
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when I go I will send my spirit, and my spirit shall convince the World of sin;
when I go I will send my Spirit, and my Spirit shall convince the World of since;
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reprove you have it, he shall convince the World of sin of righteousness and Judgement.
reprove you have it, he shall convince the World of since of righteousness and Judgement.
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The word signifies, when he saith the spirit will convince, that is, by way of Argument, the meaning is, that in every carnal mans heart there are arguments against faith,
The word signifies, when he Says the Spirit will convince, that is, by Way of Argument, the meaning is, that in every carnal men heart there Are Arguments against faith,
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and for his own destruction and strong ones too.
and for his own destruction and strong ones too.
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And when we preach to you, ye bring reason against reason, and so go away unconvinced unconverted;
And when we preach to you, you bring reason against reason, and so go away unconvinced unconverted;
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but the spirit will convince you, that is, he will bring such strong arguments (as Doctor PRESTON saith) from Heaven, that will convince you.
but the Spirit will convince you, that is, he will bring such strong Arguments (as Doctor PRESTON Says) from Heaven, that will convince you.
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As when a stronger man cometh, he disarmeth the other: as before we thought godliness nothing but Heresie and Puritanism, and the like;
As when a Stronger man comes, he disarmeth the other: as before we Thought godliness nothing but Heresy and Puritanism, and the like;
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but now the Spirit convinceth you, you see this is the onely way, and out of this way I shall never see God, and the like.
but now the Spirit Convinces you, you see this is the only Way, and out of this Way I shall never see God, and the like.
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5. Another way I find the spirit doth it by, is, commemoration, by minding us of what we have heard, of somthing we have known before; it it is our remembrancer.
5. another Way I find the Spirit does it by, is, commemoration, by minding us of what we have herd, of something we have known before; it it is our remembrancer.
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Therefore saith Christ, I will send my Spirit, and he shall bring to your remembrance what you have heard, not that you shall remember a whole Sermon and Repeat it every word;
Therefore Says christ, I will send my Spirit, and he shall bring to your remembrance what you have herd, not that you shall Remember a Whole Sermon and Repeat it every word;
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but thus it is, he will either suggest thoughts we never had before, or bring to our remembrance a word we have heard of such a preacher, in such a place,
but thus it is, he will either suggest thoughts we never had before, or bring to our remembrance a word we have herd of such a preacher, in such a place,
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or read in such a place, or thought in such a walke, or the like: and so setteth on, and carrieth on the worke.
or read in such a place, or Thought in such a walk, or the like: and so sets on, and Carrieth on the work.
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6. And he doth it by consolation, he is the Comforter, the consolation of the spirit.
6. And he does it by consolation, he is the Comforter, the consolation of the Spirit.
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Beloved, this is certaine, that ye know trouble of minde exceedingly hinders the acts of reason.
beloved, this is certain, that you know trouble of mind exceedingly hinders the acts of reason.
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That is the reason men are mad, because some fumes rise up in the braine and trouble the minde, that they cannot reason, but are mad.
That is the reason men Are mad, Because Some fumes rise up in the brain and trouble the mind, that they cannot reason, but Are mad.
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Beloved our troubles of minde, and soule, they are like fumes that come up into the braine and distract us.
beloved our Troubles of mind, and soul, they Are like fumes that come up into the brain and distract us.
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A spirituall man is many times, as it were, a distracted man; there are so many sumes, such horrour and guilt, that he is almost stark mad;
A spiritual man is many times, as it were, a distracted man; there Are so many sumes, such horror and guilt, that he is almost stark mad;
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he can talke of naturall things, but in spirituall things he is as it were mad;
he can talk of natural things, but in spiritual things he is as it were mad;
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the Chaine of spirituall reason is broken, and now the spirit is the Comforter, and he quiets the the spirits:
the Chain of spiritual reason is broken, and now the Spirit is the Comforter, and he quiets the the spirits:
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and when a man is in a quiet temper, the disease is gone and the reason comes into the minde,
and when a man is in a quiet temper, the disease is gone and the reason comes into the mind,
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and as the Philosopher said, ye know in naturall things, a man can reason when he is not troubled,
and as the Philosopher said, you know in natural things, a man can reason when he is not troubled,
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so it is in the spiritual.
so it is in the spiritual.
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7. Another way is by Sanctification, by the Spirit, he is the Spirit of Sanctification, it makes the soul holy, it takes away lust and sin from the soul.
7. another Way is by Sanctification, by the Spirit, he is the Spirit of Sanctification, it makes the soul holy, it Takes away lust and since from the soul.
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This I finde in Mat. 6. 22, 23. I would open that place, but cannot, therefore pray consider:
This I find in Mathew 6. 22, 23. I would open that place, but cannot, Therefore pray Consider:
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saith Christ, The light of the body is the eye; if therefore thy eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.
Says christ, The Light of the body is the eye; if Therefore thy eye be single, thy Whole body shall be full of Light.
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He doth oppose singleness unto evil;
He does oppose singleness unto evil;
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if thine eye be single, that is, if thy eye be purged from all guile, that there is no sin there, not when a man hath one eye to God,if thine eye be single, that is, if thy eye be purged from all guile, that there is no since there, not when a man hath one eye to God,
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and the other to sin, to the world;
and the other to since, to the world;
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but if thy eye be evil, that is sinful, then thy whole body is full of darkness.
but if thy eye be evil, that is sinful, then thy Whole body is full of darkness.
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Therefore blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Therefore blessed Are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
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8. Well, lastly, there is another way, there are divers more, but I will name but one more:
8. Well, lastly, there is Another Way, there Are diverse more, but I will name but one more:
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and that is, The Spirit of God doth teach the Saints thus to reason, by exercising, that is, helpeth them to exercise and improve that light that they have.
and that is, The Spirit of God does teach the Saints thus to reason, by exercising, that is, Helpeth them to exercise and improve that Light that they have.
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There is a little light, natural light, and there is a kinde of spiritual light that an hypocrite hath;
There is a little Light, natural Light, and there is a kind of spiritual Light that an hypocrite hath;
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but the Spirit of God doth not help him to improve that light, and therefore that light dieth, he blows not up the fire:
but the Spirit of God does not help him to improve that Light, and Therefore that Light Dieth, he blows not up the fire:
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you know men come to reason by reasoning, and exercise of reason makes men rational, I mean makes them know how to reason.
you know men come to reason by reasoning, and exercise of reason makes men rational, I mean makes them know how to reason.
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Now hypocrites do not thus, as you may see Rom. 1. there they knew God,
Now Hypocrites do not thus, as you may see Rom. 1. there they knew God,
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and because they glorified him not as God, they became vain in their imaginations, or in their reasonings,
and Because they glorified him not as God, they became vain in their Imaginations, or in their reasonings,
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as it is in the Original, God gave them up to a reprobate minde, because they glorified not God.
as it is in the Original, God gave them up to a Reprobate mind, Because they glorified not God.
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Ʋse. Beloved I have three or foure uses but I feare I shall not reach them all, I am overloath to tire you and my self.Ʋse. beloved I have three or foure uses but I Fear I shall not reach them all, I am overloath to tire you and my self.
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Therefore I will conclude with one word, and that is this:
Therefore I will conclude with one word, and that is this:
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That from hence, from this that hath been said, you may see what is the Fountain of all goodness,
That from hence, from this that hath been said, you may see what is the Fountain of all Goodness,
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and of all evil in the soul.
and of all evil in the soul.
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1. Of all good, as I have at large lookt upon it, but can but touch.
1. Of all good, as I have At large looked upon it, but can but touch.
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Take any good, and you shall see it is carried on by spiritual reasoning;
Take any good, and you shall see it is carried on by spiritual reasoning;
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as take Faith, Abraham reasoned, He that gave him a Son at a hundred years old, could raise him up again.
as take Faith, Abraham reasoned, He that gave him a Son At a hundred Years old, could raise him up again.
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Take your Consolation, it comes out by spiritual reasoning;
Take your Consolation, it comes out by spiritual reasoning;
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take Paul and Silas, they were in prison, and ready to be brought out the next day to die,
take Paul and Silas, they were in prison, and ready to be brought out the next day to die,
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now one would think they were mad there to sing, but they did it upon spiritual reasons,
now one would think they were mad there to sing, but they did it upon spiritual Reasons,
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for they accounted themselves blessed to suffer for Christ, and if they die they shall then be with Christ, — for hating of evil, you shall see whence is it as pulling out the right eye, or cutting off the right hand;
for they accounted themselves blessed to suffer for christ, and if they die they shall then be with christ, — for hating of evil, you shall see whence is it as pulling out the right eye, or cutting off the right hand;
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that is, one would think, a most unreasonable thing: but Christ giveth a reason for it.
that is, one would think, a most unreasonable thing: but christ gives a reason for it.
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It is better to go into Heaven, it is better to enter into life halt or maimed, rather then having two hands, It is better to go into Heaven, it is better to enter into life halt or maimed, rather then having two hands,
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or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire. So a Saint can reason spiritually, and thus he loves the Saints, and hates sin,or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire. So a Saint can reason spiritually, and thus he loves the Saints, and hates since,
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and denieth himselfe, and performeth every dutie, he so reasoneth that it is the blessed will of God he should do it. 2. And so for evill;
and Denieth himself, and Performeth every duty, he so reasoneth that it is the blessed will of God he should do it. 2. And so for evil;
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whence comes sin? from vanity of the minde: whence comes persecution? they think they do God good service:
whence comes since? from vanity of the mind: whence comes persecution? they think they do God good service:
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there is reason, it is a good thing to suppress these Schismaticks, say some, and to have Conformity,
there is reason, it is a good thing to suppress these Schismatics, say Some, and to have Conformity,
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and be all of one minde, and to banish them and let them all go: whence is this? it is either from corrupt or natural reason.
and be all of one mind, and to banish them and let them all go: whence is this? it is either from corrupt or natural reason.
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And so when men hear the Word of God, and forget it, they like it well,
And so when men hear the Word of God, and forget it, they like it well,
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as a man doth that sees his face in a glass, but they go away and forget it;
as a man does that sees his face in a glass, but they go away and forget it;
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and whence is it? why James tells you, Deceive not your selves. Deceiving your selves;
and whence is it? why James tells you, Deceive not your selves. Deceiving your selves;
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the word in the Original is, by false reasonings. A man hears the Word, and thinks surely I am in this evil condition,
the word in the Original is, by false reasonings. A man hears the Word, and thinks surely I am in this evil condition,
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and I am out of the way, and I must look after Christ, and the like:
and I am out of the Way, and I must look After christ, and the like:
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but afterwards comes natural reason, saying, these are but new denies, and what is become of our fathers,
but afterwards comes natural reason, saying, these Are but new Denies, and what is become of our Father's,
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and the like? Beloved, all good is carried into the soul upon the wings of spiritual reason,
and the like? beloved, all good is carried into the soul upon the wings of spiritual reason,
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and all evil upon natural and corrupt reason:
and all evil upon natural and corrupt reason:
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and therefore I conclude all, beseeching you that you would study and endeavour to get up your souls and your conversations accordingly to be swayed and carried on by a spiritual minde, by spiritual reasoning, for here we speak of your Consciences, not of your lives so much,
and Therefore I conclude all, beseeching you that you would study and endeavour to get up your Souls and your conversations accordingly to be swayed and carried on by a spiritual mind, by spiritual reasoning, for Here we speak of your Consciences, not of your lives so much,
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as of your hearts and mindes.
as of your hearts and minds.
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And that you may so do, take the Motive which follows in the Text, which I did purpose, had God given me strength and time, to open:
And that you may so do, take the Motive which follows in the Text, which I did purpose, had God given me strength and time, to open:
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but take it in the gross.
but take it in the gross.
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For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
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Be perswaded to go home and pray the Lord to create this in you, yea and enlighten you;
Be persuaded to go home and pray the Lord to create this in you, yea and enlighten you;
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For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
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Two things I have here to say;
Two things I have Here to say;
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To be carnally minded is death, you must expound it by the other that oposeth it;To be carnally minded is death, you must expound it by the other that oposeth it;
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its contrary to life and peace, it is death and trouble, and the other is life and peace.
its contrary to life and peace, it is death and trouble, and the other is life and peace.
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Death and trouble, if thou wilt be a carnal man, and go on so, there is nothing in all thy course but death and trouble;
Death and trouble, if thou wilt be a carnal man, and go on so, there is nothing in all thy course but death and trouble;
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that is there is death at the end of it. Remember that the end of thy Journey is death.
that is there is death At the end of it. remember that the end of thy Journey is death.
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Remember as the Apostle saith, Phil. 3. They minde earthly things, and I write weeping, that their end is destruction.
remember as the Apostle Says, Philip 3. They mind earthly things, and I write weeping, that their end is destruction.
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It is a fine thing to be carried all our life long, from one carnal thing to another,
It is a fine thing to be carried all our life long, from one carnal thing to Another,
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and provide for my Honour, and Wealth, and Preferment, and the like, and do this and that good action upon carnal reasons, and with a carnal eye;
and provide for my Honour, and Wealth, and Preferment, and the like, and do this and that good actium upon carnal Reasons, and with a carnal eye;
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but God hath put a sad end to it, it is Death. And now the other it is Life, eternal life;
but God hath put a sad end to it, it is Death. And now the other it is Life, Eternal life;
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though it be rough for me every day to dispute with my carnal heart, and not onely carry on good,
though it be rough for me every day to dispute with my carnal heart, and not only carry on good,
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but deny my self in good, upon spiritual reason, this is a warfare, but the end is life, and it is peace too.
but deny my self in good, upon spiritual reason, this is a warfare, but the end is life, and it is peace too.
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This is a hard work you will say, and therefore we will take the easiest and smallest work.
This is a hard work you will say, and Therefore we will take the Easiest and Smallest work.
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Beloved, I say there is more ease, and sweetness, and contentedness, in going on in the wayes of God spiritually, upon spiritual reasons, an hundred-fold, then in the other;
beloved, I say there is more ease, and sweetness, and contentedness, in going on in the ways of God spiritually, upon spiritual Reasons, an hundredfold, then in the other;
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for the other will be rough, and God hath cast it so, God hath put a Curse upon all Old Adam, he curseth it with death, and therefore he must die that walks carnally:
for the other will be rough, and God hath cast it so, God hath put a Curse upon all Old Adam, he Curseth it with death, and Therefore he must die that walks carnally:
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and that is the reason all your natural thoughts and actions are so bitter;
and that is the reason all your natural thoughts and actions Are so bitter;
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God hath cursed them, they must die, and now all the wayes of Holiness have enough to induce thee to endeavour to walk holily:
God hath cursed them, they must die, and now all the ways of Holiness have enough to induce thee to endeavour to walk holily:
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as one saith, The gleanings of the Saints, are better then the harvest of the wicked men,
as one Says, The gleanings of the Saints, Are better then the harvest of the wicked men,
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if there were no Hell nor Heaven hereafter, but onely the wicked to have the pleasures of sin here,
if there were no Hell nor Heaven hereafter, but only the wicked to have the pleasures of since Here,
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and the Saints to have the Consolations of the Spirit dwelling in them, it is more an hundred-fold;
and the Saints to have the Consolations of the Spirit Dwelling in them, it is more an hundredfold;
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the one is nothing but crackling of thorns under a pot, and the end is smoke and stink; and the other is sweet here,
the one is nothing but crackling of thorns under a pot, and the end is smoke and stink; and the other is sweet Here,
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and in the end blessed eternally: if it were not, suppose though the way to Heaven be bitter here,
and in the end blessed eternally: if it were not, suppose though the Way to Heaven be bitter Here,
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yet it is sweet in the end; and the way of the world sweet here,
yet it is sweet in the end; and the Way of the world sweet Here,
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and bitter in the end, yet you should choose Holiness: as a Philosopher said, If a man were to take a bitter and sweet thing, which were he best to take first? saith he, to take the sowre, or the evil first;
and bitter in the end, yet you should choose Holiness: as a Philosopher said, If a man were to take a bitter and sweet thing, which were he best to take First? Says he, to take the sour, or the evil First;
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and the sweet, for the hope of the good to come, will sweeten the present evil:
and the sweet, for the hope of the good to come, will sweeten the present evil:
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but when a man hath the good first, the fear of the evil to come will marre all;
but when a man hath the good First, the Fear of the evil to come will mar all;
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but therefore seeing there is a reward in the way in Holiness, as well as in the end for Holiness, it should move us to labour after Holiness. FINIS.
but Therefore seeing there is a reward in the Way in Holiness, as well as in the end for Holiness, it should move us to labour After Holiness. FINIS.
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