Of the day of grace, or, A discourse concerning the possibility and fear of its being past before death shewing the groundless doubts, and mistaken apprehensions of some as to their being finally forsaken and left of God, with the dangerous symptomsand approaches of others to such a sad state, in four sermons from Psalm LXXX1. 11, 12 / by John Shower.
THE Jews have a Tradition, that at stated times of the year God doth lament and complaine over their ruined Temple at Jerusalem; that Temple that was once the Seat of his Glory,
THE jews have a Tradition, that At stated times of the year God does lament and complain over their ruined Temple At Jerusalem; that Temple that was once the Seat of his Glory,
Not considering that the Wickedness of the People called by his Name, and entrusted with the Priviledges of his House, had provoked his most righteous severity to lay it waste.
Not considering that the Wickedness of the People called by his Name, and Entrusted with the Privileges of his House, had provoked his most righteous severity to lay it waste.
That it is a far sadder spectacle in his Eye, to behold the Hypocrisy and Carnality of those that worship in his Temple, than to see it laid in Ruines;
That it is a Far sadder spectacle in his Eye, to behold the Hypocrisy and Carnality of those that worship in his Temple, than to see it laid in Ruins;
For we never read of God's complaining of any Thing so much as of this. And how often, and in what passionate Expressions doth he complain of the Obstinacy, Unteachableness,
For we never read of God's complaining of any Thing so much as of this. And how often, and in what passionate Expressions does he complain of the Obstinacy, Unteachableness,
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and his Apostles, complaining to the like Purpose, Who hath believed our Report and to whom is the Arm of the Lord revealed? This was that which our compassionate Redeemer resented even unto Tears, concerning Jerusalem in the Dayes of his Flesh,
and his Apostles, complaining to the like Purpose, Who hath believed our Report and to whom is the Arm of the Lord revealed? This was that which our compassionate Redeemer resented even unto Tears, Concerning Jerusalem in the Days of his Flesh,
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O that thou hadst known, even thou, in this thy day, the Things that belong to thy Peace, &c. And in the verse following the Text, O that my People had hearkened to my Voice, and walked in my Ways.
Oh that thou Hadst known, even thou, in this thy day, the Things that belong to thy Peace, etc. And in the verse following the Text, Oh that my People had harkened to my Voice, and walked in my Ways.
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This is the Subject Matter of the complaint of these Words, which is attended with a Threatning, of one of the heaviest Judgments that can be inflicted:
This is the Subject Matter of the complaint of these Words, which is attended with a Threatening, of one of the Heaviest Judgments that can be inflicted:
My People would not hearken to my Voice, and Israel would none of me: So I gave them up, &c. Here is, First, A most Reproaching Complaint. Secondly, A most Terrible Threatning.
My People would not harken to my Voice, and Israel would none of me: So I gave them up, etc. Here is, First, A most Reproaching Complaint. Secondly, A most Terrible Threatening.
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First, Their Fault is aggravated from their near Relation to God, My People. Israel, the beloved Nation, my peculiar People, favoured above the Rest of the World with many special advantages, They did not hearken to me.
First, Their Fault is aggravated from their near Relation to God, My People. Israel, the Beloved nation, my peculiar People, favoured above the Rest of the World with many special advantages, They did not harken to me.
Secondly, unto this Complaint in the 11th verse is Subjoyned a terrible Threatning, ver. 12th, So I gave them up to their Hearts Lusts, to walk in their own Councels.
Secondly, unto this Complaint in the 11th verse is Subjoined a terrible Threatening, ver. 12th, So I gave them up to their Hearts Lustiest, to walk in their own Counsels.
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And what Subject more seasonable, or more likely to be useful, unto those who have the Voice of God repeated to them Week after Week, with such Frequency,
And what Subject more seasonable, or more likely to be useful, unto those who have the Voice of God repeated to them Week After Week, with such Frequency,
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And here it will be proper to shew, 1. What it is, not to hearken to the Voice of God 2. How this appears to be such Just Matter of Complaint from God,
And Here it will be proper to show, 1. What it is, not to harken to the Voice of God 2. How this appears to be such Just Matter of Complaint from God,
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and our Duty, the wretched state of our Case by the first Apostacy, and the Method of our Recovery to the Image and Life of God, and Communion with him.
and our Duty, the wretched state of our Case by the First Apostasy, and the Method of our Recovery to the Image and Life of God, and Communion with him.
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directs us what we ought to do, that we may be saved, &c. And have we not all the Obligation in the World, to hearken to this Voice? carefully to attend to it? to consider its Authority? to make a Judgment about its Necessity,
directs us what we ought to do, that we may be saved, etc. And have we not all the Obligation in the World, to harken to this Voice? carefully to attend to it? to Consider its authority? to make a Judgement about its Necessity,
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and Importance, about the Reasonableness and advantages of our Obedience? &c. Now there be many that Openly, and Expresly refuse to hearken to thi• Voice.
and Importance, about the Reasonableness and advantages of our obedience? etc. Now there be many that Openly, and Expressly refuse to harken to thi• Voice.
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or by Obeying the contrary Dictates of the Flesh and the World, and hearkening to the Voice of Satan; by all which they manifest their Unwillingness to hearken to the Voice of God.
or by Obeying the contrary Dictates of the Flesh and the World, and Harkening to the Voice of Satan; by all which they manifest their Unwillingness to harken to the Voice of God.
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But, Secondly, How does this appear to be such a Matter of Just Complaint and Reproach? To this Purpose we may consider, 1. Whose Voice it is you• refuse to hearken to:
But, Secondly, How does this appear to be such a Matter of Just Complaint and Reproach? To this Purpose we may Consider, 1. Whose Voice it is you• refuse to harken to:
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He doth not now speak to us with Majestick Terrour, in Thunder and Lightning, with such an amazing Voice as upon Mount Sinai, to the People of the Jews: When he made the Mountaine shake, and the People Tremble, Heb. 12.26. and even Moses himself exceedingly to do so.
He does not now speak to us with Majestic Terror, in Thunder and Lightning, with such an amazing Voice as upon Mount Sinai, to the People of the jews: When he made the Mountain shake, and the People Tremble, Hebrew 12.26. and even Moses himself exceedingly to do so.
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He considers our weakness, and the Necessity of our Case, and promises to accompany the ordinary Preaching of the Gospel, with the Power of his Spirit.
He considers our weakness, and the Necessity of our Case, and promises to accompany the ordinary Preaching of the Gospel, with the Power of his Spirit.
He requires those that are intrusted with this work, to instruct, to exhort, to warn and reprove, to beseech and intreat you in the Name of Christ, with Earnestness and Importunity, that you would not receive the Grace of God in vain;
He requires those that Are Entrusted with this work, to instruct, to exhort, to warn and reprove, to beseech and entreat you in the Name of christ, with Earnestness and Importunity, that you would not receive the Grace of God in vain;
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And shall not Children receive the Instruction of a Parent? a stubborn Son that refused to hearken to the Voice of his natural Parent, was under the Law, to be stoned to Death: and all the Men in the City, were to have a Hand in bringing such a Monster to that deserved Punishment.
And shall not Children receive the Instruction of a Parent? a stubborn Son that refused to harken to the Voice of his natural Parent, was under the Law, to be stoned to Death: and all the Men in the city, were to have a Hand in bringing such a Monster to that deserved Punishment.
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Fourthly, That the Complaint and Reproach is Just, will appear by considering, what is Connected with it, in the Words that immediately follow, Israel would none of me, that is,
Fourthly, That the Complaint and Reproach is Just, will appear by considering, what is Connected with it, in the Words that immediately follow, Israel would none of me, that is,
There is none that saith, where is God my Maker? They will none of me, i e they will not have me to be their Lord and Ruler, they will not have me to be their Portion and Chief Good.
There is none that Says, where is God my Maker? They will none of me, i e they will not have me to be their Lord and Ruler, they will not have me to be their Portion and Chief Good.
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And if hereafter he should bid them depart from him into Everlasting Fire, with the Workers of Iniquity, the Sentence would not be more dreadful than Righteous. If he say, Depart from me, you unthankful despisers of my Grace;
And if hereafter he should bid them depart from him into Everlasting Fire, with the Workers of Iniquity, the Sentence would not be more dreadful than Righteous. If he say, Depart from me, you unthankful despisers of my Grace;
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That for wilful Sinners to be given up to their own Hearts Lusts, and to be left of God to walk in their own Councels, is one of the most tremendous Judgments that can be threatned, or inflicted in this World.
That for wilful Sinners to be given up to their own Hearts Lustiest, and to be left of God to walk in their own Counsels, is one of the most tremendous Judgments that can be threatened, or inflicted in this World.
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Thirdly, Wherein does the Terrour and Dread of such a Judgment appear? or what Considerations will manifest this to be such a dismal Judgment? What I shall speak under these Three Heads will make way for the practical Application.
Thirdly, Wherein does the Terror and Dread of such a Judgement appear? or what Considerations will manifest this to be such a dismal Judgement? What I shall speak under these Three Heads will make Way for the practical Application.
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And therefore when we have gone as far as Scripture and Experience will direct and lead us, we must yet cry out, O the bottomless Depths of the Divine Councels:
And Therefore when we have gone as Far as Scripture and Experience will Direct and led us, we must yet cry out, Oh the bottomless Depths of the Divine Counsels:
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how unsearchable are his Judgments, Rom. 11.33: Deut. 32.4. and his ways past finding out? However, we must hold to this, that all his Works are perfect:
how unsearchable Are his Judgments, Rom. 11.33: Deuteronomy 32.4. and his ways passed finding out? However, we must hold to this, that all his Works Are perfect:
And it is remarkable that this is spoken after a terrible Expression a little before concerning the Jews, that after having seen the Signs and Wonders and Miracles that God wrought among them, yet hath he not given you a Heart to perceive,
And it is remarkable that this is spoken After a terrible Expression a little before Concerning the jews, that After having seen the Signs and Wonders and Miracles that God wrought among them, yet hath he not given you a Heart to perceive,
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and inslaved them? were not He and his Subjects resolved to destroy those whom God resolved to preserve? &c. He is three times said to have hardned his own heart.
and enslaved them? were not He and his Subject's resolved to destroy those whom God resolved to preserve? etc. He is three times said to have hardened his own heart.
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So the Jews in our Saviour's Time, concerning whom the like Expressions are used, John 12.40. They were such as hated the Light, as would not accept of Christ, or his Forerunner the Baptist, but said of both, that they were possessed of a Devil.
So the jews in our Saviour's Time, Concerning whom the like Expressions Are used, John 12.40. They were such as hated the Light, as would not accept of christ, or his Forerunner the Baptist, but said of both, that they were possessed of a devil.
with all the wicked Projects, and Contrivances of the Soul, concerning the gratifying and fulfilling the Lusts of the Flesh, the Lusts of the Eyes, and the Pride of Life.
with all the wicked Projects, and Contrivances of the Soul, Concerning the gratifying and fulfilling the Lustiest of the Flesh, the Lustiest of the Eyes, and the Pride of Life.
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Now for God to give up any Men to these Lusts, so as not to hinder them from walking in their own Councels, is not to be supposed as if he gave his approving Consent, that they should obey these Lusts:
Now for God to give up any Men to these Lustiest, so as not to hinder them from walking in their own Counsels, is not to be supposed as if he gave his approving Consent, that they should obey these Lustiest:
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or by External Providence, should no •onger hinder them in the Prosecution of their Lusts. They shall not be smitten any more, nor their way hedged up with Thorns.
or by External Providence, should no •onger hinder them in the Prosecution of their Lusts. They shall not be smitten any more, nor their Way hedged up with Thorns.
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Nay further, we read of Mens being given up, after sins against Light, unto a Reprobate unteachable Mind, to vile affecti•ons, to unnatural Lusts. Yea, delivered up to strong Delusions of Satan, that they may believe Lyes, that they may be damned.
Nay further, we read of Mens being given up, After Sins against Light, unto a Reprobate unteachable Mind, to vile affecti•ons, to unnatural Lusts. Yea, Delivered up to strong Delusions of Satan, that they may believe Lies, that they may be damned.
That there is such a Judgment as this, besides the Express Testimoni• of Scripture, is manifest by sad Experience. For what tolerable account can be otherwise given of the Generality of professing Christians, with whom the sence of Duty, the Honour 〈 ◊ 〉 Christ, the Interest of his Kingdom have so little Influence, to a conscientious governing their Hearts an• Lives? Yea how else is it? That notwithstanding Mercies and Judgments notwithstanding providential warning and gracious Calls, notwithstanding many Convictions and Resolutions and good Beginnings, notwithstanding many severe Rebukes for pas• Backslidings,
That there is such a Judgement as this, beside the Express Testimoni• of Scripture, is manifest by sad Experience. For what tolerable account can be otherwise given of the Generality of professing Christians, with whom the sense of Duty, the Honour 〈 ◊ 〉 christ, the Interest of his Kingdom have so little Influence, to a conscientious governing their Hearts an• Lives? Yea how Else is it? That notwithstanding mercies and Judgments notwithstanding providential warning and gracious Calls, notwithstanding many Convictions and Resolutions and good Beginnings, notwithstanding many severe Rebukes for pas• Backslidings,
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And whatever Hazard they run by it, whatever Difficulties they meet in their way, whatever Methods have been used to recover and save them, yet on they will go:
And whatever Hazard they run by it, whatever Difficulties they meet in their Way, whatever Methods have been used to recover and save them, yet on they will go:
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in the total Neglect of such Duties, and in allowed Practises of Drunkeness, Uncleaness, and Unrighteousness, with the Contempt of the Means of their Conversion,
in the total Neglect of such Duties, and in allowed Practises of drunkenness, Uncleanness, and Unrighteousness, with the Contempt of the Means of their Conversion,
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after good and hopeful Beginnings, who have sinned themselves into a quiet peaceful Conscience, or rather into stupidity and Hardness of Heart, notwithstanding the Dayly Commission of great Abominations;
After good and hopeful Beginnings, who have sinned themselves into a quiet peaceful Conscience, or rather into stupidity and Hardness of Heart, notwithstanding the Daily Commission of great Abominations;
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and do out of choice harden themselves in their sins. You may Consider the Dread and Horrour of such a Judgment by reading Prov. 1.23. Heb. 10.26, &c. Very much may be gathered from Luke 19.41, 42. Where we have 〈 ◊ 〉 most significant Representation of such a dismal Case, in our Lords affectionate Bewailing of the Misery of Jerusalem, as forsaken and left of God.
and do out of choice harden themselves in their Sins. You may Consider the Dread and Horror of such a Judgement by reading Curae 1.23. Hebrew 10.26, etc. Very much may be gathered from Lycia 19.41, 42. Where we have 〈 ◊ 〉 most significant Representation of such a dismal Case, in our lords affectionate Bewailing of the Misery of Jerusalem, as forsaken and left of God.
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and the Depth of Misery, into which such guilty sinners are sinking; he perfectly knew these Things, or he would not have bestowed Tears upon this Occasion.
and the Depth of Misery, into which such guilty Sinners Are sinking; he perfectly knew these Things, or he would not have bestowed Tears upon this Occasion.
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And which yet is most Dreadful to consider, when Persons are becom• incurably Obstinate, and Impeniten• unto Perdition, the Redeemers Tea• may Express his Compassion,
And which yet is most Dreadful to Consider, when Persons Are becom• incurably Obstinate, and Impeniten• unto Perdition, the Redeemer's Tea• may Express his Compassion,
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That God resolves to let them alone, to give them up into the Hands of their own Counsels, to leave them to their own Hearts Lusts, to the Dominion and Tyranny of their vile Affections and Inclinations, that they shall be holden in the Cords of their own Iniquity,
That God resolves to let them alone, to give them up into the Hands of their own Counsels, to leave them to their own Hearts Lustiest, to the Dominion and Tyranny of their vile Affections and Inclinations, that they shall be held in the Cords of their own Iniquity,
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let them take their Course, let them walk in the Ways of their own Heart, and in the Sight of their Eyes, let them prosecute their own foolish Choice;
let them take their Course, let them walk in the Ways of their own Heart, and in the Sighed of their Eyes, let them prosecute their own foolish Choice;
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But because many fear it is their own Case, and the Person, who by a Letter desired me to preach on this Subject, is afraid lest Things may already be come to this Issue, I will not now close without some Application.
But Because many Fear it is their own Case, and the Person, who by a letter desired me to preach on this Subject, is afraid lest Things may already be come to this Issue, I will not now close without Some Application.
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and beware of those Things that have a Tendency to so sad a Doom Thirdly, Diligently to improve the Means you are yet under, by the Warnings of the Word, convictions of Conscience,
and beware of those Things that have a Tendency to so sad a Doom Thirdly, Diligently to improve the Means you Are yet under, by the Warnings of the Word, convictions of Conscience,
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and so on that Account the Day of Grace may be past with divers. But such Persons are hardened in Sin, and hate an Holy Life, oppose serious Godliness,
and so on that Account the Day of Grace may be passed with diverse. But such Persons Are hardened in since, and hate an Holy Life, oppose serious Godliness,
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as that he shall not be accepted and pardoned, if he do truly repent. Therefore for a penitent returning Sinner to fear his Day of Grace is utterly past,
as that he shall not be accepted and pardoned, if he do truly Repent. Therefore for a penitent returning Sinner to Fear his Day of Grace is utterly passed,
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you are more senceless, stupid, and secure under the Guilt of great Provocations, than formerly: And this, notwithstanding some Tokens of God's Displeasure by afflictive Rebukes of Providence.
you Are more senseless, stupid, and secure under the Gilded of great Provocations, than formerly: And this, notwithstanding Some Tokens of God's Displeasure by afflictive Rebukes of Providence.
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joyn'd with the Neglect of the inward Spiritual Part of Godliness, Mortification of Sin, Watchfulness over your Hearts, Government of your Thoughts, Passions,
joined with the Neglect of the inward Spiritual Part of Godliness, Mortification of since, Watchfulness over your Hearts, Government of your Thoughts, Passion,
Or which is much worse, it may be you do not Tremble. The Power of Conscience is in a great measure lost, both in restraining from Sin, and in checking for it.
Or which is much Worse, it may be you do not Tremble. The Power of Conscience is in a great measure lost, both in restraining from since, and in checking for it.
O! how low are such fallen? how difficult, how sorrowful must be the awakening and Recovery of such Backsliders? What can be said to such Persons? and why should they not fear the Judgment of this Text? lest God give them up to their own Hearts Lusts. I am so far from discouraging such a Fear, that I would by all Means awaken it.
OH! how low Are such fallen? how difficult, how sorrowful must be the awakening and Recovery of such Backsliders? What can be said to such Persons? and why should they not Fear the Judgement of this Text? lest God give them up to their own Hearts Lusts. I am so Far from discouraging such a fear, that I would by all Means awaken it.
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This would be Just. But at the same Time let Hope be intermingled with Fear; there is much Cause to Fear, but there is none to Despair, the one is a Duty, and the other a Sin: And if the Consideration of your sin and Danger, begin to melt and mollify your Heart,
This would be Just. But At the same Time let Hope be intermingled with fear; there is much Cause to fear, but there is none to Despair, the one is a Duty, and the other a since: And if the Consideration of your since and Danger, begin to melt and mollify your Heart,
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Let not your present Convictions and Resolutions become abortive, for want of Meditation, and Prayer, and advising with your Ministers, and Judicious, Faithful Friends.
Let not your present Convictions and Resolutions become abortive, for want of Meditation, and Prayer, and advising with your Ministers, and Judicious, Faithful Friends.
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now to return to him, beg his •anctifying Spirit with utmost impor•unity, plead the Vertue of the Blood of Christ, say unto him, Lord do with •ne what thou wilt;
now to return to him, beg his •anctifying Spirit with utmost impor•unity, plead the Virtue of the Blood of christ, say unto him, Lord do with •ne what thou wilt;
And whatever thou give me, or whatever thou deny me, Lord, for Jesu• Christ's sake, never give me up to my ow• Hearts Lusts, that I should be left to wa•• in my own Counsels. Amen.
And whatever thou give me, or whatever thou deny me, Lord, for Jesu• Christ's sake, never give me up to my ow• Hearts Lustiest, that I should be left to wa•• in my own Counsels. Amen.
WE can never look back to our primitive state, considering how richly and plentifully the Bounty of our Maker •ad provided for us, without admi•ing Thoughts of his Beneficence and Kindness:
WE can never look back to our primitive state, considering how richly and plentifully the Bounty of our Maker •ad provided for us, without admi•ing Thoughts of his Beneficence and Kindness:
This latter will be Judged to surpass his former Bounty to Innocent Man. For before the Entrance of sin, the Current of Divine Love met with nothing to obstruct its passage, the• was nothing to discourage its Exe•cise towards an Innocent and Obedient Creature:
This latter will be Judged to surpass his former Bounty to Innocent Man. For before the Entrance of since, the Current of Divine Love met with nothing to obstruct its passage, the• was nothing to discourage its Exe•cise towards an Innocent and Obedient Creature:
And yet, after all this display of th• unsearchable Riches of Grace, and Love in the Work of our Redemption, it is a question whether our willful, provoking Obstinacy against God be not more astonishing,
And yet, After all this display of th• unsearchable Riches of Grace, and Love in the Work of our Redemption, it is a question whither our wilful, provoking Obstinacy against God be not more astonishing,
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The Original signi••es that God would deal so severely •ith them. The Aggravations of his Complaint of God concerning Israel have been already mentioned.
The Original signi••es that God would deal so severely •ith them. The Aggravations of his Complaint of God Concerning Israel have been already mentioned.
In speaking to the Second General, I proposed to shew, First, What it is fo• God to give Men up to their ow• Hearts Lusts. And that such a thing there may be, and is, as Gods giving men over to their false Imaginations and Conceptions of things;
In speaking to the Second General, I proposed to show, First, What it is fo• God to give Men up to their ow• Hearts Lusts. And that such a thing there may be, and is, as God's giving men over to their false Imaginations and Conceptions of things;
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their inordinate Desires and irregular Passions ▪ their wicked Projects and Contrivances for the fulfilling of their variou• Lusts, &c. When he gives them up to these Lusts, he casts them out of hi• special Care and Protection,
their inordinate Desires and irregular Passion ▪ their wicked Projects and Contrivances for the fulfilling of their variou• Lustiest, etc. When he gives them up to these Lustiest, he Cast them out of hi• special Care and Protection,
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so as they become an easy prey to the Devi• And the Hebrew word which we translate give up, is often used for th• casting out a People out of their Country, as in 44. Psal. 2. Such Persons a• also left of God under the Tyranny and Dominion of their Lusts, withou• those Restraints of Providence an• Grace which before they had.
so as they become an easy prey to the Devi• And the Hebrew word which we translate give up, is often used for th• casting out a People out of their Country, as in 44. Psalm 2. Such Persons a• also left of God under the Tyranny and Dominion of their Lustiest, withou• those Restraints of Providence an• Grace which before they had.
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We know very little of the manner of Gods Influence upon mens Spirits, and therefore should be very humble and wary, modest and cautions in our Expressions about it.
We know very little of the manner of God's Influence upon men's Spirits, and Therefore should be very humble and wary, modest and cautions in our Expressions about it.
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And yet from what we observe of such spiritual Judgments, we may cry out with the Apostle, Rom. 11.33 O the depth of the Riches both of the Wisdom and Knowledg of God! How unsearchable are his Judgments,
And yet from what we observe of such spiritual Judgments, we may cry out with the Apostle, Rom. 11.33 Oh the depth of the Riches both of the Wisdom and Knowledge of God! How unsearchable Are his Judgments,
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2. Remember, This is a Judicial Act in God, not an arbitrary thing, that depends upon meer Will and Pleasure, without any respect to the Aggravations of Mens wilful Rebellion, and sinning against Light.
2. remember, This is a Judicial Act in God, not an arbitrary thing, that depends upon mere Will and Pleasure, without any respect to the Aggravations of Men's wilful Rebellion, and sinning against Light.
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Isa. 63.9, 10. And then their Doom is pronounc'd in a most solemn manner, with terrible and astonishing Preparations for it, Isa. 6. By a glorious Apparition of the great God in the Temple, which made the Prophet cry out, I am undone, &c. The fearful message he was to deliver, to that People, was that 9, 10. v. Hear ye indeed, but understand not;
Isaiah 63.9, 10. And then their Doom is pronounced in a most solemn manner, with terrible and astonishing Preparations for it, Isaiah 6. By a glorious Apparition of the great God in the Temple, which made the Prophet cry out, I am undone, etc. The fearful message he was to deliver, to that People, was that 9, 10. v. Hear you indeed, but understand not;
This Doom we find with great Awfulness repeated in the new Testament by our Saviour, Mat. 13.14. Luk. 8.10.12. John 40. And afterward by the Apostle Paul when he was testifying against the obstinate Infidelity of the Jews at Rome, Rom. 11.8.
This Doom we find with great Awfulness repeated in the new Testament by our Saviour, Mathew 13.14. Luk. 8.10.12. John 40. And afterwards by the Apostle Paul when he was testifying against the obstinate Infidelity of the jews At Room, Rom. 11.8.
However in all these Cases there is great Provocation that does precede, so that we may say with the Apostle, Is God unrighteous, that he taketh Vengence? Rom. 3.5. 3. I would also premise, That the Holiness of God must be cleared, as well as his Justice. Though he give them up to their own Hearts Lusts, it is not by a consenting, approving Act, with reference to the sins they afterwards commit;
However in all these Cases there is great Provocation that does precede, so that we may say with the Apostle, Is God unrighteous, that he Takes Vengeance? Rom. 3.5. 3. I would also premise, That the Holiness of God must be cleared, as well as his justice. Though he give them up to their own Hearts Lustiest, it is not by a consenting, approving Act, with Referente to the Sins they afterwards commit;
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It is not that He gives them Indulgence and Leave, with his Consent and Approbation, to serve and fulfil any of those Lusts. The spotless unchangable Purity of the Divine Nature, which hates every sin, cannot consist with this.
It is not that He gives them Indulgence and Leave, with his Consent and Approbation, to serve and fulfil any of those Lusts. The spotless unchangeable Purity of the Divine Nature, which hates every since, cannot consist with this.
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He cannot be tempted with Evil, neither tempteth any man to evil. Therefore such Expressions as Ezek. 20.39. As for you, O House of Israel, thus saith the Lord, go you now every one and serve his Idols.
He cannot be tempted with Evil, neither tempts any man to evil. Therefore such Expressions as Ezekiel 20.39. As for you, Oh House of Israel, thus Says the Lord, go you now every one and serve his Idols.
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We little think whither we should wander, if God did not hedg up our ways with Thorns, Hos. 2.6, 7. If he did not by his Providence make a Wall that we should not be able to find our sinful Paths;
We little think whither we should wander, if God did not hedge up our ways with Thorns, Hos. 2.6, 7. If he did not by his Providence make a Wall that we should not be able to find our sinful Paths;
or fear of losing the favour of those on whom they depend, or from whom they have their Expectation ▪ If things were thus with them, they know not unto what Excess and Height of sin they should run.
or Fear of losing the favour of those on whom they depend, or from whom they have their Expectation ▪ If things were thus with them, they know not unto what Excess and Height of since they should run.
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The very weakness of our Constitutions, may be a means to save us from some kind of Temptations, which others in vigorous Health do struggle with, and are overcome by.
The very weakness of our Constitutions, may be a means to save us from Some kind of Temptations, which Others in vigorous Health do struggle with, and Are overcome by.
How many Young Persons hath God been kind to, by those Restraints of Providence, which he takes off from others? How hath he hedged and walled up your Way? He hath made it more difficult for you to sin:
How many Young Persons hath God been kind to, by those Restraints of Providence, which he Takes off from Others? How hath he hedged and walled up your Way? He hath made it more difficult for you to since:
either in your Reputation, or your temporal Interest, or your Health, &c. And yet we find, notwithstanding all this, many such will not be divorced from their beloved Lusts. As one of the Antients speaks concerning Philotimus, who had weakened his Constitution,
either in your Reputation, or your temporal Interest, or your Health, etc. And yet we find, notwithstanding all this, many such will not be divorced from their Beloved Lusts. As one of the Ancients speaks Concerning Philotimus, who had weakened his Constitution,
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And being told by the Physicians, that if he would not forbear, and presently break off his licentious Course, that he must certainly lose his Eye sight: There was no help for him,
And being told by the Physicians, that if he would not forbear, and presently break off his licentious Course, that he must Certainly loose his Eye sighed: There was no help for him,
Will the Blessed God, think you, be unrighteous, if he condemn such resolved sinners to everlasting Darkness? Or to give them up now to those Lusts, that they are so madly set upon?
Will the Blessed God, think you, be unrighteous, if he condemn such resolved Sinners to everlasting Darkness? Or to give them up now to those Lustiest, that they Are so madly Set upon?
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If you will not be reclaimed by one Rod, you shall have another, and a third and a fourth. If you will not for all this turn to the Lord, I will yet punish you seven times more for your Iniquities, Levit. 26.18. In these Cases, God doth not spare that he may spare;
If you will not be reclaimed by one Rod, you shall have Another, and a third and a fourth. If you will not for all this turn to the Lord, I will yet Punish you seven times more for your Iniquities, Levit. 26.18. In these Cases, God does not spare that he may spare;
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when you see him strong and healthful, surrounded with all that is desirable to flesh and blood, flourishing with all variety of outward Blessings, personal and family Advantages, &c. And •et neglect God,
when you see him strong and healthful, surrounded with all that is desirable to Flesh and blood, flourishing with all variety of outward Blessings, personal and family Advantages, etc. And •et neglect God,
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When you behold such spectacles, think of the Accomplishment of such like Scriptures, where God threatens in Anger to forbear to punish such and such men.
When you behold such spectacles, think of the Accomplishment of such like Scriptures, where God threatens in Anger to forbear to Punish such and such men.
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2. By taking away the External Means of Knowledg and Grace, or otherwise disposing of Persons so as they cannot enjoy such seasons. Acts 19.9. When divers were hardned, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them.
2. By taking away the External Means of Knowledge and Grace, or otherwise disposing of Persons so as they cannot enjoy such seasons. Acts 19.9. When diverse were hardened, and believed not, but spoke evil of that Way before the multitude, he departed from them.
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Thus when lewd and disobedient Youths have sinned against God and their Parents, to that degree, that they know not what to do with them, they either go of themselves,
Thus when lewd and disobedient Youths have sinned against God and their Parents, to that degree, that they know not what to do with them, they either go of themselves,
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or you run madly and without a call, or warrant, to dwell in such places where it cannot be had, (I mean such a Ministery as is proper to enlighten and awaken,
or you run madly and without a call, or warrant, to dwell in such places where it cannot be had, (I mean such a Ministry as is proper to enlighten and awaken,
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All their earthly possessions, and temporal Blessings shall become snares, and stumbling blocks, Jer. 6.21. Therefore thus saith the Lord, behold, I will lay stumbling blocks before this People, and the fathers and the sons together shall fall upon them:
All their earthly possessions, and temporal Blessings shall become snares, and stumbling blocks, Jer. 6.21. Therefore thus Says the Lord, behold, I will lay stumbling blocks before this People, and the Father's and the Sons together shall fallen upon them:
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4. Another step is God's righteous Refusal to continue that Influence of the divine Spirit, with the external Means of Grace, which men have abused and forfeited.
4. another step is God's righteous Refusal to continue that Influence of the divine Spirit, with the external Means of Grace, which men have abused and forfeited.
But when any People or Person have rebelled against God, and vexed his holy Spirit, he may cease to strive with their Hearts by any gracious Influence:
But when any People or Person have rebelled against God, and vexed his holy Spirit, he may cease to strive with their Hearts by any gracious Influence:
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and so it is possible their Day of Grace may be ended before they dye; and their not believing or being converted, will certainly follow, John 12.39, 40. 5. Another step is, when God sends strong Delusions, whereby men believe Lyes, that they may be damned, 2 Thess. 2.11. This is severe indeed, but being after obstinate Refusal of his Grace, it is righteous severity.
and so it is possible their Day of Grace may be ended before they die; and their not believing or being converted, will Certainly follow, John 12.39, 40. 5. another step is, when God sends strong Delusions, whereby men believe Lies, that they may be damned, 2 Thess 2.11. This is severe indeed, but being After obstinate Refusal of his Grace, it is righteous severity.
And when the Gentiles had sinned highly against the Light of Nature, God gave them over to a Reprobate Mind, Rom. 1.26. or to a mind uncapable of Judging, as the word imports;
And when the Gentiles had sinned highly against the Light of Nature, God gave them over to a Reprobate Mind, Rom. 1.26. or to a mind uncapable of Judging, as the word imports;
and Prevalency of the many ridiculous, absurd Doctrines, and Practices of Popery. It cannot otherwise be accounted for, that such Fooleries as are to be found in their Opinions and Worship, should ever be received, believed, complied, with,
and Prevalency of the many ridiculous, absurd Doctrines, and Practices of Popery. It cannot otherwise be accounted for, that such Fooleries as Are to be found in their Opinions and Worship, should ever be received, believed, complied, with,
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But usually it may be observed, the Doctrines they receive, and the new Lights they follow, are such as tend to Licentiousness, to encourage the Gratification of their Lusts, that they can sin on by the help of these Opinions, with greater Security and Peace.
But usually it may be observed, the Doctrines they receive, and the new Lights they follow, Are such as tend to Licentiousness, to encourage the Gratification of their Lustiest, that they can sin on by the help of these Opinions, with greater Security and Peace.
and Satan filled his heart with Rage and Cruelty, 1 Sam. 16.14. Some evil Spirit had leave from God to seduce Ahab, 1 Kings 22.21, 22. Who acted his part succesfully to deceive and destroy.
and Satan filled his heart with Rage and Cruelty, 1 Sam. 16.14. some evil Spirit had leave from God to seduce Ahab, 1 Kings 22.21, 22. Who acted his part successfully to deceive and destroy.
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1. The Severity of this Judgment will appear, if we consider that it is never inflicted but after many preceeding Provocations, upon habitual and obstinate sinners.
1. The Severity of this Judgement will appear, if we Consider that it is never inflicted but After many preceding Provocations, upon habitual and obstinate Sinners.
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For sins against Light and Knowledge, presumptuous and repeated Transgressions, such for which there was no sacrifice appointed under the Law, Numb. 15.30. 2. The Severity of this Judgment may be argued from the Subject of it, it falls upon the Soul, it doth especially respect that, as its immediate Subject.
For Sins against Light and Knowledge, presumptuous and repeated Transgressions, such for which there was no sacrifice appointed under the Law, Numb. 15.30. 2. The Severity of this Judgement may be argued from the Subject of it, it falls upon the Soul, it does especially respect that, as its immediate Subject.
and did you know what a Slavery that is, you would rather beg of God that you might fall into the Hands of the most barbarous and cruel Tyrant in the World,
and did you know what a Slavery that is, you would rather beg of God that you might fallen into the Hands of the most barbarous and cruel Tyrant in the World,
4. Because they are left to walk in their own Counsels, as the fruit of their being given up to their own Lusts. And these are, First, The most foolish blind Guides that can be, that fill men with vain Projects and Designs.
4. Because they Are left to walk in their own Counsels, as the fruit of their being given up to their own Lusts. And these Are, First, The most foolish blind Guides that can be, that fill men with vain Projects and Designs.
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As the rich Fool in the Gospel, Luke. 16. He would pull down his Barns, and build greater, and say, Soul take thine ease, &c. Secondly, They are false and treacherous Guides.
As the rich Fool in the Gospel, Lycia. 16. He would pull down his Barns, and built greater, and say, Soul take thine ease, etc. Secondly, They Are false and treacherous Guides.
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but leave a man to wander and go astray unto his own Destruction, Prov. 5.31. Thirdly, They are cruel and pernicious Guides, as well as deceitful ones.
but leave a man to wander and go astray unto his own Destruction, Curae 5.31. Thirdly, They Are cruel and pernicious Guides, as well as deceitful ones.
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Lastly, The Severity of this Judgment will appear, in that it can never be inflicted but in Anger. This is the Fruit of divine Wrath. All other Calamities and Afflictions may be the Fruit of Love, may be sanctified for our good, may turn to our Advantage:
Lastly, The Severity of this Judgement will appear, in that it can never be inflicted but in Anger. This is the Fruit of divine Wrath. All other Calamities and Afflictions may be the Fruit of Love, may be sanctified for our good, may turn to our Advantage:
But to be given up to sin is a thousand times worse, because that is the Fruit of Divine Anger, in order to the Damnation of the Soul. Here God wounds like an Enemy, and like a cruel one:
But to be given up to since is a thousand times Worse, Because that is the Fruit of Divine Anger, in order to the Damnation of the Soul. Here God wounds like an Enemy, and like a cruel one:
But such is the Severity and Horrour of this threatned Judgment in the Text, that we should not, we ought not to wish so much Evil to our worst Enemies;
But such is the Severity and Horror of this threatened Judgement in the Text, that we should not, we ought not to wish so much Evil to our worst Enemies;
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and left to walk in his own Counsels? Two or three things we may observe by way of general Inference, before I speak to some particular Cases and Questions that relate hereto.
and left to walk in his own Counsels? Two or three things we may observe by Way of general Inference, before I speak to Some particular Cases and Questions that relate hereto.
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If their Health and Ease, their Liberties and Estates, their outward Priviledges and Advantages are threatened and endangered, they presently apprehend themselves concerned to look about them,
If their Health and Ease, their Liberties and Estates, their outward Privileges and Advantages Are threatened and endangered, they presently apprehend themselves concerned to look about them,
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and should be more feared than Plague, or Pestilence, or Famine, or War, or any of those Calamities that Nations and Persons do commonly dread as most Formidable Evils.
and should be more feared than Plague, or Pestilence, or Famine, or War, or any of those Calamities that nations and Persons do commonly dread as most Formidable Evils.
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2. Is it the greatest Judgment to be given up to our own Hearts Lusts? How unreasonable is the Displeasure and Anger of Men at the sharpest Methods of Divine Grace, that would bring them to Repentance,
2. Is it the greatest Judgement to be given up to our own Hearts Lustiest? How unreasonable is the Displeasure and Anger of Men At the Sharpest Methods of Divine Grace, that would bring them to Repentance,
When such as would convince and awaken Men by necessary Reproofs, are disliked, and their Preaching reckoned a Burden, because the Earth is tormented with their Words, Revel. 11.10. 3. HOW wretched and dangerous is their Mistake, who think their Case good, because their Consciences now trouble them no more.
When such as would convince and awaken Men by necessary Reproofs, Are disliked, and their Preaching reckoned a Burden, Because the Earth is tormented with their Words, Revel. 11.10. 3. HOW wretched and dangerous is their Mistake, who think their Case good, Because their Consciences now trouble them no more.
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They have sinned themselves into such hardness of Heart, and searedness of Conscience, under such Judicial Blindness and stupidity, that the sin, which was formerly burdensom as a Mountain, they now feel not; they bewail it not.
They have sinned themselves into such hardness of Heart, and searedness of Conscience, under such Judicial Blindness and stupidity, that the since, which was formerly burdensome as a Mountain, they now feel not; they bewail it not.
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I shall therefore consider some of the Doubts, and Objections of several weak, or melancholy, dejected Christians, who on all Occasions argue against themselves,
I shall Therefore Consider Some of the Doubts, and Objections of several weak, or melancholy, dejected Christians, who on all Occasions argue against themselves,
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As melancholy People can hardly hear any Disease talked of or described, but they presently imagin they have some of the Symptoms of it in their Case.
As melancholy People can hardly hear any Disease talked of or described, but they presently imagine they have Some of the Symptoms of it in their Case.
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so as it should be impossible for me to be renewed by Repentance, Heb. 6.7. My Day of Grace is over, saith Another, my accepted Time past, there is nothing so bad but I may Justly fear it:
so as it should be impossible for me to be renewed by Repentance, Hebrew 6.7. My Day of Grace is over, Says another, my accepted Time past, there is nothing so bad but I may Justly Fear it:
But I find my Corruptions exceeding strong, my heart very dead and hard, &c. Doubtless God has withdrawn his Spirit from me, will Another say, I have not the Covenant Blessing of a soft Heart, a Heart of Flesh;
But I find my Corruptions exceeding strong, my heart very dead and hard, etc. Doubtless God has withdrawn his Spirit from me, will another say, I have not the Covenant Blessing of a soft Heart, a Heart of Flesh;
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Answ. THIS being a complicated Case, comprehending the objections of several People, wherein are some things that deserve Pity, and others that need Reproof; there being somewhat very sad in it, and somewhat very faulty too;
Answer THIS being a complicated Case, comprehending the objections of several People, wherein Are Some things that deserve Pity, and Others that need Reproof; there being somewhat very sad in it, and somewhat very faulty too;
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1. CONSIDER, That to be under very great Darkness, Doubts, and Fears, so as to create much Trouble and Torment to your selves, will not of it self conclude your Case desperate, and your Souls finally forsaken.
1. CONSIDER, That to be under very great Darkness, Doubts, and Fears, so as to create much Trouble and Torment to your selves, will not of it self conclude your Case desperate, and your Souls finally forsaken.
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It may be your mistake about the Nature of Faith, and make it to consist in Assurance, not distinguishing between the direct and the reflex Act of Faith.
It may be your mistake about the Nature of Faith, and make it to consist in Assurance, not distinguishing between the Direct and the reflex Act of Faith.
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Whereas if true Faith consist in Assurance, and without Faith there is no salvation; A Man must be assured of his Salvation, or else he must necessarily be damned.
Whereas if true Faith consist in Assurance, and without Faith there is no salvation; A Man must be assured of his Salvation, or Else he must necessarily be damned.
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and greive at the Apprehension and Fear of it? Do you not value his Favour more than Life? And dread his Displeasure more than Death? and fear nothing more than that God should forsake you? And is it likely that Such are left of God, who hereby discover that they love him in Sincerity? Your very Solicitude,
and grieve At the Apprehension and fear of it? Do you not valve his Favour more than Life? And dread his Displeasure more than Death? and Fear nothing more than that God should forsake you? And is it likely that Such Are left of God, who hereby discover that they love him in Sincerity? Your very Solicitude,
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and given over, who thirsteth after God, and can be satisfied with nothing short of him? Where do you ever find, that God did ever finally leave a Man,
and given over, who Thirsteth After God, and can be satisfied with nothing short of him? Where do you ever find, that God did ever finally leave a Man,
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LET me ask you, Are you not resolved to hold on your Fight and Warfare against sin? To continue and maintain your Conflict, notwithstanding all your Doubts,
LET me ask you, are you not resolved to hold on your Fight and Warfare against since? To continue and maintain your Conflict, notwithstanding all your Doubts,
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and read his Word no more, I will attend upon the Ordinances of the Gospel no longer, it is all to no purpose? I know you durst not say this, nor talk at this rate.
and read his Word no more, I will attend upon the Ordinances of the Gospel no longer, it is all to no purpose? I know you durst not say this, nor talk At this rate.
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Besides, when you have fallen into sin through the Prevalency of a Temtation, do you not make haste to rise again by bitter Repentance? Do you not freely confess,
Beside, when you have fallen into since through the Prevalency of a Temptation, do you not make haste to rise again by bitter Repentance? Do you not freely confess,
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and chide, and find fault with your selves, for your ungrateful Carriage to the God of Love? Are you not displeased with your selves? And ashamed of your selves? And glad of any Help and Assistance that leads to your Recovery? If this be your Case, be assured your Day of Grace is not past, you are not left of God.
and chide, and find fault with your selves, for your ungrateful Carriage to the God of Love? are you not displeased with your selves? And ashamed of your selves? And glad of any Help and Assistance that leads to your Recovery? If this be your Case, be assured your Day of Grace is not past, you Are not left of God.
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you could wish that when you had dishonoured God by Sin, you had spent that time in Suffering, and if it were to do again, upon the same Reasons and Inducements, you would not do it.
you could wish that when you had dishonoured God by since, you had spent that time in Suffering, and if it were to do again, upon the same Reasons and Inducements, you would not do it.
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And if you might but please and obey God more than formerly, and be kept from disobeying him, you would be content with any thing Judge your selves by this.
And if you might but please and obey God more than formerly, and be kept from disobeying him, you would be content with any thing Judge your selves by this.
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and refused the •ffers of Gods Grace, and rejected the Yoke and Government of Christ, that God resolves to let them alone, never •o give them the prevailing Grace of his Spirit,
and refused the •ffers of God's Grace, and rejected the Yoke and Government of christ, that God resolves to let them alone, never •o give them the prevailing Grace of his Spirit,
If men harden their Hearts, and will not hear and obey the voice of God, He may sware in his Wrath, that they shall not enter into his Rest. Heb. 3.11.15, 18. Num. 12.22. Ezek. 24.13.
If men harden their Hearts, and will not hear and obey the voice of God, He may sware in his Wrath, that they shall not enter into his Rest. Hebrew 3.11.15, 18. Num. 12.22. Ezekiel 24.13.
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though some Approach nearer to it than Others? How can it positively be said of any, that God will never give such Persons Repentance unto Life? You may be sure, that if you find your Hearts Penitent,
though Some Approach nearer to it than Others? How can it positively be said of any, that God will never give such Persons Repentance unto Life? You may be sure, that if you find your Hearts Penitent,
Do you not esteem and prize the GRACE of the Gospel? Do you not cry to Heaven for the Spirit of Grace? Are you not earnest in the seeking the Spirit of Holiness from day to day? Whence is it,
Do you not esteem and prize the GRACE of the Gospel? Do you not cry to Heaven for the Spirit of Grace? are you not earnest in the seeking the Spirit of Holiness from day to day? Whence is it,
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and delight in him, to seek after him, and desire to please him, and to be troubled that you can do so no more, no better? For such as you to say your Day of Grace is over, is as absurd,
and delight in him, to seek After him, and desire to please him, and to be troubled that you can do so no more, no better? For such as you to say your Day of Grace is over, is as absurd,
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They that are obstinate, and disobedient, intractable and incorrigible; as the People of the Jews were, that neither regarded the divine Threatnings or Promises, or minded his Precepts;
They that Are obstinate, and disobedient, intractable and incorrigible; as the People of the jews were, that neither regarded the divine Threatenings or Promises, or minded his Precepts;
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it is yet Day with you or else how came you by so much Light to see the evil of sin more than formerly and to see so many things to be sin, which before you did not?
it is yet Day with you or Else how Come you by so much Light to see the evil of since more than formerly and to see so many things to be since, which before you did not?
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and Choice? Dost thou not bewail the Body of sin and Death? And wish to be delivered from Corruption more perfectly? To gain a more intire Victory? Dost thou not watch,
and Choice? Dost thou not bewail the Body of since and Death? And wish to be Delivered from Corruption more perfectly? To gain a more entire Victory? Dost thou not watch,
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yet hath not the Spirit of Grace convinced you of the Holiness and Equity of the Law of God? And of your own wretched, accursed Condition under the Guilt of sin? Have you not been brought, to tremble at the thoughts of his righteous Vengence? So as to disrelish all the Pleasures of this World, by reason of the sense of sin;
yet hath not the Spirit of Grace convinced you of the Holiness and Equity of the Law of God? And of your own wretched, accursed Condition under the Gilded of since? Have you not been brought, to tremble At the thoughts of his righteous Vengeance? So as to disrelish all the Pleasures of this World, by reason of the sense of since;
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crying earnestly for pardoning, and sanctifying Grace, acknowledging thy Unworthiness of the least Favour; owning the righteousness of God, if he should condemn thee;
crying earnestly for pardoning, and sanctifying Grace, acknowledging thy Unworthiness of the least Favour; owning the righteousness of God, if he should condemn thee;
and Servants are vilified and reproached, and bold Impieties vented, and vile Impurities boasted of? &c. X. BUT I do not Grow, I rather wax worse, will some say.
and Servants Are vilified and reproached, and bold Impieties vented, and vile Impurities boasted of? etc. X. BUT I do not Grow, I rather wax Worse, will Some say.
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yet those Promises are not so Absolute, without any Condition, as that there is no true Believer who doth not alwaies grow in Grace: For Experience shews, that some decline and lose their first Fervour,
yet those Promises Are not so Absolute, without any Condition, as that there is no true Believer who does not always grow in Grace: For Experience shows, that Some decline and loose their First Fervour,
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Your Humility, your self denial, and Patience may encrease, when you think otherwise. And he who grows more humble thrives in every other Grace, whether he believe it,
Your Humility, your self denial, and Patience may increase, when you think otherwise. And he who grows more humble thrives in every other Grace, whither he believe it,
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Such as enquire not whether they grow or decay, who have little or no Concern about their own Case as to these things, have most reason to fear it of themselves,
Such as inquire not whither they grow or decay, who have little or no Concern about their own Case as to these things, have most reason to Fear it of themselves,
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whilst such as do really grow, for a time, may not discern it. And sometimes others may observe it, when they themselves disown it, or perceive it not.
while such as do really grow, for a time, may not discern it. And sometime Others may observe it, when they themselves disown it, or perceive it not.
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giving way to Formality, and carelessness in divine Worship, and the Duties of Religion; and Apply the Remedy by Repentance, Mortification, and doing your first works, Rev. 3.1,2.
giving Way to Formality, and carelessness in divine Worship, and the Duties of Religion; and Apply the Remedy by Repentance, Mortification, and doing your First works, Rev. 3.1,2.
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Therefore while you complain of sin, take heed you do not encrease, and add to your sin by disobeying the command of God to Believe and Hope. God hath made Hope a positive Duty,
Therefore while you complain of since, take heed you do not increase, and add to your since by disobeying the command of God to Believe and Hope. God hath made Hope a positive Duty,
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Your Despair, as if your Case were desperate, and your Condition hopeless, that God had finally given you over, is a plain sin: And will you justifie it? He obliges you to hope; he hath not bid the Devil or the damned to hope, as he hath commanded you.
Your Despair, as if your Case were desperate, and your Condition hopeless, that God had finally given you over, is a plain since: And will you justify it? He obliges you to hope; he hath not bid the devil or the damned to hope, as he hath commanded you.
Now is it not a sin to believe God to be such an one, as is directly contrary to the Character he has given of himself? That though I never so much desire his Favour,
Now is it not a since to believe God to be such an one, as is directly contrary to the Character he has given of himself? That though I never so much desire his Favour,
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What a sad Account of God does this give? What a Reproach upon him would this bring? Is not this to take the Devils Representation of him to be truer than his own?
What a sad Account of God does this give? What a Reproach upon him would this bring? Is not this to take the Devils Representation of him to be truer than his own?
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There is likewise further sin in your Objection, and Doubt, by misrepresenting the Tenor of the Gospel Covenant. Whereas that says, Take God in Christ for your God,
There is likewise further since in your Objection, and Doubt, by Misrepresenting the Tenor of the Gospel Covenant. Whereas that Says, Take God in christ for your God,
and hath drawn up, procured, and published a Covenant of Grace, wherein he declares his Consent, and calls for yours. Therefore if there be not a Covenant Union unto Eternal Life between him and you, it is through your Refusal, not his.
and hath drawn up, procured, and published a Covenant of Grace, wherein he declares his Consent, and calls for yours. Therefore if there be not a Covenant union unto Eternal Life between him and you, it is through your Refusal, not his.
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and Accept you, and to be Yours in an Everlasting Covenant never to be broken, if you are sincerely Willing to be His Covenant Servants. Moreover, XII. AS to the Doubt concerning the sin against the Holy Ghost, I think such as make that Objection do not well understand wherein it lyes.
and Accept you, and to be Yours in an Everlasting Covenant never to be broken, if you Are sincerely Willing to be His Covenant Servants. Moreover, XII. AS to the Doubt Concerning the since against the Holy Ghost, I think such as make that Objection do not well understand wherein it lies.
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Read the 12th of Matthew throughout, and Mark 3.28, 29, 30. And you will find that the Sin against the Holy Ghost never to be forgiven, was to this purpose;
Read the 12th of Matthew throughout, and Mark 3.28, 29, 30. And you will find that the since against the Holy Ghost never to be forgiven, was to this purpose;
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That when, notwithstanding the Miracles of Christ, which confirmed his divine Commission, and proved him to be the Messiah, They who saw those Miracles of Christ,
That when, notwithstanding the Miracles of christ, which confirmed his divine Commission, and proved him to be the Messiah, They who saw those Miracles of christ,
But such doubting fearful Persons, who make this Question concerning themselves, because of some blasphemous Suggestions of Satan, &c. They would have been afraid of the Guilt of any other sin as well as of this,
But such doubting fearful Persons, who make this Question Concerning themselves, Because of Some blasphemous Suggestions of Satan, etc. They would have been afraid of the Gilded of any other since as well as of this,
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lest they approach unto the unpardonable sin, and God should give them over to their own Hearts Lusts. But as to poor doubting Christians, that fear they are guilty of the sin against the Holy Ghost, mentioned in the Gospel, It is plain enough, that they fearing the Guilt of it are not in danger of it for the present, or like to be so.
lest they approach unto the unpardonable since, and God should give them over to their own Hearts Lusts. But as to poor doubting Christians, that Fear they Are guilty of the since against the Holy Ghost, mentioned in the Gospel, It is plain enough, that they fearing the Gilded of it Are not in danger of it for the present, or like to be so.
Whoever theresore, upon the account of their former Resistance of the Spirit, stifling Convictions, violating their good Resolutions, &c. Do question their State,
Whoever Therefore, upon the account of their former Resistance of the Spirit, stifling Convictions, violating their good Resolutions, etc. Do question their State,
yet let them Consider they are now invited, and entreated to put it out of question that their Day of Grace is not past, by letting this be Their Accepted time, the Day of their Salvation;
yet let them Consider they Are now invited, and entreated to put it out of question that their Day of Grace is not past, by letting this be Their Accepted time, the Day of their Salvation;
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To conclude, Instead of Doubting, and Complaining, and questioning any longer, Reduce all that which is Doubtful with you, to that which is Plain and Certain. It is certain that God hath sent his Son into the World to save sinners;
To conclude, Instead of Doubting, and Complaining, and questioning any longer, Reduce all that which is Doubtful with you, to that which is Plain and Certain. It is certain that God hath sent his Son into the World to save Sinners;
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There are several things with relation to this Case, which ought to be Considered. I. THE First dangerous Symptom is Security, or a False, ungrounded Peace of Conscience.
There Are several things with Relation to this Case, which ought to be Considered. I. THE First dangerous symptom is Security, or a False, ungrounded Peace of Conscience.
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It is often a part of it, and an Evidence of it Their Case therefore is exceeding dangerous, with whom Conscience is a Asleep, or Feared. When that sin which formerly thy Conscience would reprove thee for, thou canst now commit without Remorse, or Difficulty:
It is often a part of it, and an Evidence of it Their Case Therefore is exceeding dangerous, with whom Conscience is a Asleep, or Feared. When that since which formerly thy Conscience would reprove thee for, thou Canst now commit without Remorse, or Difficulty:
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This Security and Quiet, notwithstanding the neglect of known Duty, and the Commission of sin, I grant has it's Degrees. There are some Degrees of it, into which a good Man, through the Prevalency of sin and Temptation, for a time may fall.
This Security and Quiet, notwithstanding the neglect of known Duty, and the Commission of since, I grant has it's Degrees. There Are Some Degrees of it, into which a good Man, through the Prevalency of since and Temptation, for a time may fallen.
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But the Persons I speak of, as in danger of this Judgment, are such, especially who are Secure, and Quiet under the Guilt of great Transgressions unrepented of,
But the Persons I speak of, as in danger of this Judgement, Are such, especially who Are Secure, and Quiet under the Gilded of great Transgressions unrepented of,
than, how great cause soever there be, that it should speak nothing but good. That Conscience should speak Peace, when God by his Word speaks Terrour, is dreadful in it self,
than, how great cause soever there be, that it should speak nothing but good. That Conscience should speak Peace, when God by his Word speaks Terror, is dreadful in it self,
But these spiritual Judgments, where they prevail as to great numbers of Professing Christians, (as it is observed by many,) are usually followed with some terrible strokes of Temporal Judgment too.
But these spiritual Judgments, where they prevail as to great numbers of Professing Christians, (as it is observed by many,) Are usually followed with Some terrible Strokes of Temporal Judgement too.
And so, says Salvian, was it with the African Churches before the Inundation of the Goths and Vandals; And the like in later Instances, I believe; among our Neighbours.
And so, Says Salvian, was it with the African Churches before the Inundation of the Gothis and Vandals; And the like in later Instances, I believe; among our Neighbours.
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For when they say Peace and Safety, sudden Destruction shall overtake them as Travel on a Woman with Child, 1. Thess. 5.3. They now speak Peace to themselves, but the next Day or Hour, they may know and feel the Truth of the divine Threatening.
For when they say Peace and Safety, sudden Destruction shall overtake them as Travel on a Woman with Child, 1. Thess 5.3. They now speak Peace to themselves, but the next Day or Hour, they may know and feel the Truth of the divine Threatening.
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and they that value and Mind these things, are now scorned and reviled by you; For this is the Case of some Backsliders, after great Pretences, and an high Profession.
and they that valve and Mind these things, Are now scorned and reviled by you; For this is the Case of Some Backsliders, After great Pretences, and an high Profession.
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In such a Case you will find your spiritual Appetite to the Food of your Souls, (which consists in Desires after the sincere Milk of the word that you may grow thereby, ) to be much abated and lost;
In such a Case you will find your spiritual Appetite to the Food of your Souls, (which consists in Desires After the sincere Milk of the word that you may grow thereby,) to be much abated and lost;
and without it, it is certain, that they shall perish Eternally, and they know not how soon they may be overtaken with that Destruction, Prov. 29.1. He that being often reproved, hardens his Heart, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without Remedy.
and without it, it is certain, that they shall perish Eternally, and they know not how soon they may be overtaken with that Destruction, Curae 29.1. He that being often reproved, hardens his Heart, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without Remedy.
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and given over to their own Hearts Lusts, sealed up under Judicial Blindness, and Hardness of Heart. III. WHEN The Spirit of Grace gives over striving with the Souls of Men.
and given over to their own Hearts Lustiest, sealed up under Judicial Blindness, and Hardness of Heart. III. WHEN The Spirit of Grace gives over striving with the Souls of Men.
having done despite to the Spirit of Grace, Heb. 10.29. Which, though spoken of open, final Apostates, should make Others that approach thereto to tremble.
having done despite to the Spirit of Grace, Hebrew 10.29. Which, though spoken of open, final Apostates, should make Others that approach thereto to tremble.
And of how much soever Punishment shall such be thought guilty, that do thus Despight to the Spirit of Christ, who bears Witness to his Person and Doctrine!
And of how much soever Punishment shall such be Thought guilty, that do thus Despite to the Spirit of christ, who bears Witness to his Person and Doctrine!
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Who can tell the Dreadfulness and Horrour of their Punishment? The Constitution of the Law of Moses reached but to a temporal Death without mercy: But besides temporal.
Who can tell the Dreadfulness and Horror of their Punishment? The Constitution of the Law of Moses reached but to a temporal Death without mercy: But beside temporal.
and secretly whispered, Sinner, Wilt thou not yet turn? What, hast thou no Inclinations to return to me? O do not go on and perish, &c. Now to despight this very Spirit of Grace, must needs be attended with great Aggravations of Guilt,
and secretly whispered, Sinner, Wilt thou not yet turn? What, hast thou no Inclinations to return to me? O do not go on and perish, etc. Now to despite this very Spirit of Grace, must needs be attended with great Aggravations of Gilded,
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If our Gospel be hid, says our Apostle, it is hid to them that are lost, 2 Cor. 4.3. Whose Minds are blinded by Satan, lest the Light of the glorious Gospel of Christ should shine into their Hearts.
If our Gospel be hid, Says our Apostle, it is hid to them that Are lost, 2 Cor. 4.3. Whose Minds Are blinded by Satan, lest the Light of the glorious Gospel of christ should shine into their Hearts.
Though I must here add, that no Man, I believe, can determine, what Degree of this Guilt as to particular Persons, doth distinguish those who are Irrecoverably lost, from such as are Recoverable, and may be called to Repentance.
Though I must Here add, that no Man, I believe, can determine, what Degree of this Gilded as to particular Persons, does distinguish those who Are Irrecoverably lost, from such as Are Recoverable, and may be called to Repentance.
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and that hitherto they have not complied with his Call. One thing or other, from day to day, hath hindered them from coming up to the terms of the Gospel, from a covenant Closure with the Son of God upon the Gospel Call:
and that hitherto they have not complied with his Call. One thing or other, from day to day, hath hindered them from coming up to the terms of the Gospel, from a Covenant Closure with the Son of God upon the Gospel Call:
Though we propose, in the Name of God, the Incouragment of that Blessedness, and Priviledge, which no man, that understands and believes, but must desire;
Though we propose, in the Name of God, the Encouragement of that Blessedness, and Privilege, which no man, that understands and believes, but must desire;
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Things are come to that sad pass with them, and they are Scrmon-proof to that Degree, that (to use the words of a Great man,) unless we could speak of greater things than Heaven and Hell, we cannot move them.
Things Are come to that sad pass with them, and they Are Scrmon-proof to that Degree, that (to use the words of a Great man,) unless we could speak of greater things than Heaven and Hell, we cannot move them.
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but so it may be, and God be clear in his Righteousness herein: because it is penal, and after great Provocations, and it was lately otherwise with them:
but so it may be, and God be clear in his Righteousness herein: Because it is penal, and After great Provocations, and it was lately otherwise with them:
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But to prevent mistake, Remember, that though the Spirit retiring from such, does infer their Day of Grace to be past, if he return not; and for ought you can tell, he never may; yet he doth not Darken their Minds by putting any ill thoughts into them,
But to prevent mistake, remember, that though the Spirit retiring from such, does infer their Day of Grace to be passed, if he return not; and for ought you can tell, he never may; yet he does not Darken their Minds by putting any ill thoughts into them,
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They pray and read, and confess sin, and mourn for it, &c. But find not presently the Peace they expected, they find their Lusts to strive and stir still,
They pray and read, and confess since, and mourn for it, etc. But find not presently the Peace they expected, they find their Lustiest to strive and stir still,
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Hereupon the Devil suggests to them matter of Discouragment, and their own Hearts are ready to make them say, in a timorous Despondency of Spirit, I see I am entered into a melancholy course of Life;
Hereupon the devil suggests to them matter of Discouragement, and their own Hearts Are ready to make them say, in a timorous Despondency of Spirit, I see I am entered into a melancholy course of Life;
I will take my Pleasure as I see others do, and not wait any longer for those Pleasures of another kind, which I was told of, but despair of attaining.
I will take my Pleasure as I see Others doe, and not wait any longer for those Pleasures of Another kind, which I was told of, but despair of attaining.
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and make them easily perswade themselves that they are Elected, and that Christ is theirs, and their Sins are pardoned, or were so from all Eternity, &c. But this is a hazardous and dreadful Case,
and make them Easily persuade themselves that they Are Elected, and that christ is theirs, and their Sins Are pardoned, or were so from all Eternity, etc. But this is a hazardous and dreadful Case,
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WHEN men continue in sin, and put off their Repentance and Turning to God, with this Thought and Intention, that they will some time or other Repent, and turn to God,
WHEN men continue in since, and put off their Repentance and Turning to God, with this Thought and Intention, that they will Some time or other repent, and turn to God,
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I would fain ask such Persons, that now continue in known sin, unreconciled to God, who yet intend to Repent; whether they indeed think that God will Accept, and forgive them when they do Repent,
I would fain ask such Persons, that now continue in known since, unreconciled to God, who yet intend to repent; whither they indeed think that God will Accept, and forgive them when they do repent,
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and rebel against him, and delay your Return to him, with this Thought? Dare you say to the God of all Grace, who has born with you so long, Lord, I have dishonoured thy Name for so many years, I have slighted thy Authority, I have disobeyed thy Calls, I have refused thy Grace, I have exposed my self to thy righteous Anger all my Life hitherto;
and rebel against him, and Delay your Return to him, with this Thought? Dare you say to the God of all Grace, who has born with you so long, Lord, I have dishonoured thy Name for so many Years, I have slighted thy authority, I have disobeyed thy Calls, I have refused thy Grace, I have exposed my self to thy righteous Anger all my Life hitherto;
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2. WILL Not the same Argument that keeps thee from Repenting now, be as strong hereafter? For after all the little objections against Repenting, and Reforming at present;
2. WILL Not the same Argument that keeps thee from Repenting now, be as strong hereafter? For After all the little objections against Repenting, and Reforming At present;
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and Design of Repenting hereafter; the Devil is sure to prosper in any Attempt against that Man. For when that time comes to be present, unto which he has adjourned his intended Repentance, the Argument will be as strong against repenting then, as it is for delaying now. He will then adjourn it to some distance season.
and Design of Repenting hereafter; the devil is sure to prosper in any Attempt against that Man. For when that time comes to be present, unto which he has adjourned his intended Repentance, the Argument will be as strong against repenting then, as it is for delaying now. He will then adjourn it to Some distance season.
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3. DO You know what Repentance is, that you will venture upon sin with a Design to Repent? That is, that you will continue to do that, which you• resolve and intend, to wish you had never done;
3. DO You know what Repentance is, that you will venture upon since with a Design to repent? That is, that you will continue to do that, which you• resolve and intend, to wish you had never done;
WHAT If God should give thee over to thine own Hearts Lusts? May he not justly leave thee to the hardness of thine impenitent Heart? Doth not such a Carriage of thine deserve it? If thou wilt go on from Month to Month, from year to year, in the neglect of known Duties, under the Convictions of Conscience, that thou art not yet turned to God, or recon•iled to him;
WHAT If God should give thee over to thine own Hearts Lustiest? May he not justly leave thee to the hardness of thine impenitent Heart? Does not such a Carriage of thine deserve it? If thou wilt go on from Monn to Monn, from year to year, in the neglect of known Duties, under the Convictions of Conscience, that thou art not yet turned to God, or recon•iled to him;
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that knoweth what is evil, and forbears it not, to him it is sin with a Witness, Jam. 4.7. He that knew his Masters Will, and did it not, shall be beaten with many stripes, Luk. 12.49. It is a dreadful passage, though spoken of Apostates from the Profession of Christianity unto Judaism or Heathenism, Heb. 10 26, 27, 28, 29. That such as sin after the Knowledg of the Truth, there remains no more sacrifice for such sins.
that Knoweth what is evil, and forbears it not, to him it is since with a Witness, Jam. 4.7. He that knew his Masters Will, and did it not, shall be beaten with many stripes, Luk. 12.49. It is a dreadful passage, though spoken of Apostates from the Profession of Christianity unto Judaism or Heathenism, Hebrew 10 26, 27, 28, 29. That such as since After the Knowledge of the Truth, there remains no more sacrifice for such Sins.
and have considered the Issue and Consequence of such sins, (as by renewing your Repentance is implied, that something of this kind has been done;) the more aggravated is your Sin afterward,
and have considered the Issue and Consequence of such Sins, (as by renewing your Repentance is implied, that something of this kind has been done;) the more aggravated is your since afterwards,
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and to leave you to hardness of Heart. VIII. WHEN, Notwithstanding the Profession of Religion, and outward Attendance on the Duties of it, yet sin has the Dominion and Mastery in the Soul;
and to leave you to hardness of Heart. VIII. WHEN, Notwithstanding the Profession of Religion, and outward Attendance on the Duties of it, yet since has the Dominion and Mastery in the Soul;
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And that victory which Sin hath got by your own Consent, may justly, as it commonly doth in the swent, bring that Bondage and Slavery under sin, which is Judicial, and Penal. That slavery to sin which at first was voluntary, afterwards becomes unavoidable. You are held in the Chains of your own sins, you are captivated and ovrecome by your own lusts.
And that victory which since hath god by your own Consent, may justly, as it commonly does in the swent, bring that Bondage and Slavery under since, which is Judicial, and Penal. That slavery to sin which At First was voluntary, afterwards becomes unavoidable. You Are held in the Chains of your own Sins, you Are captivated and ovrecome by your own Lustiest.
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for of whom a Man is overcome, of the same is he brought into Bondage, 2. Pet. 2.19. There is less hope of such Men that are grown loose and sensual, after they have been forward Professors:
for of whom a Man is overcome, of the same is he brought into Bondage, 2. Pet. 2.19. There is less hope of such Men that Are grown lose and sensual, After they have been forward Professors:
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Therefore in ordinary charitable Reason, we ought to Judge more hopefully of those Men, who have not run into the grossest sensualities, and Corruptions of the World;
Therefore in ordinary charitable Reason, we ought to Judge more hopefully of those Men, who have not run into the Grossest Sensualities, and Corruptions of the World;
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Your neglect and Provocations may put Christ to his Irreversible Oath, and make him swear as he once did, that you shall not enter into his Rest, Heb. 3.11.
Your neglect and Provocations may put christ to his Irreversible Oath, and make him swear as he once did, that you shall not enter into his Rest, Hebrew 3.11.
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And that this is of force in the times of the Gospel, is more than intimated, v. 12. Exhorting professing Christians at that time, to beware of an Evil heart of Ʋnbelief, from the Example of the Israelites. That Terrible place. Isa. 6.9. Is quoted no less than six times in the New Tastament, as if it belonged to them, who sit under Gospel Light.
And that this is of force in the times of the Gospel, is more than intimated, v. 12. Exhorting professing Christians At that time, to beware of an Evil heart of Ʋnbelief, from the Exampl of the Israelites. That Terrible place. Isaiah 6.9. Is quoted no less than six times in the New Testament, as if it belonged to them, who fit under Gospel Light.
Now, it may be, you can sin with less Regret, and don't feel the Wounds you give your selves by your Transgressions? Can you say but that the Blessed Spirit is retired in great measure already? And is it any Wonder,
Now, it may be, you can sin with less Regret, and don't feel the Wounds you give your selves by your Transgressions? Can you say but that the Blessed Spirit is retired in great measure already? And is it any Wonder,
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after so many struggles and Conflicts, if he should for ever Retire, and leave you to the full uncontroulable Dominion of your own Lusts? If he should say, he that is filthy, let him be ••thy still;
After so many struggles and Conflicts, if he should for ever Retire, and leave you to the full uncontrollable Dominion of your own Lustiest? If he should say, he that is filthy, let him be ••thy still;
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You that find any of these things agree to your own Case beware lest you be in the Number of those that draw back unto Perdition, in whom God says his Soul can take no Pleasure, Heb. 10.38. Take no Pleasure, that is, whom he loaths, and detests.
You that find any of these things agree to your own Case beware lest you be in the Number of those that draw back unto Perdition, in whom God Says his Soul can take no Pleasure, Hebrew 10.38. Take no Pleasure, that is, whom he Loathes, and detests.
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how should we pity the Case of all such Persons who are near this Judgment? With what hearty Concern for them, should we endeavour their Recovery, did we know better,
how should we pity the Case of all such Persons who Are near this Judgement? With what hearty Concern for them, should we endeavour their Recovery, did we know better,
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I confess, at first, I was loth to preach, or publish these things, lest I should drive some to Despair. But upon more serious Consideration, I do not think that the Generality of People are so very apt to Despair. They have ten thousand ways to flatter themselves,
I confess, At First, I was loath to preach, or publish these things, lest I should drive Some to Despair. But upon more serious Consideration, I do not think that the Generality of People Are so very apt to Despair. They have ten thousand ways to flatter themselves,
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In all the Scripture there is but one Example of a despairing Man, and that was Judas; Who did not despair by reason of any terrible Doctrine which was preached to him,
In all the Scripture there is but one Exampl of a despairing Man, and that was Judas; Who did not despair by reason of any terrible Doctrine which was preached to him,
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But for one who despairs, O what Multitudes are there who live in sin, and yet Sibi suaviter benedicunt, think themselves in a good Condition, and that all is well;
But for one who despairs, Oh what Multitudes Are there who live in since, and yet Sibi Suaviter benedicunt, think themselves in a good Condition, and that all is well;
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Bethink your selves, ap•nd your Da•ger, and awake to prevent the dismal Issue. Make haste, and escape for your Life, if yet there be Hope of your Recovery.
Bethink your selves, ap•nd your Da•ger, and awake to prevent the dismal Issue. Make haste, and escape for your Life, if yet there be Hope of your Recovery.
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I would hope, that none of those to whom I now speak are so Lost but they may be Recovered (And I cannot think that any who reads this, is in so hopeless a Case,
I would hope, that none of those to whom I now speak Are so Lost but they may be Recovered (And I cannot think that any who reads this, is in so hopeless a Case,
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but he may find Me•cy, if yet he will seek it.) He has 〈 ◊ 〉 sinned the sin unto Death, who is afraid left he be guilty of it You are not absolutely given over and forsaken of God,
but he may find Me•cy, if yet he will seek it.) He has 〈 ◊ 〉 sinned the since unto Death, who is afraid left he be guilty of it You Are not absolutely given over and forsaken of God,
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1. I might advise, that you Watch carefully lest you enter into Temptation. 2. That you take heed of slight Thoughts of sin. 3. That you labour to have right Apprehensions concerning the Attributes of God,
1. I might Advice, that you Watch carefully lest you enter into Temptation. 2. That you take heed of slight Thoughts of since. 3. That you labour to have right Apprehensions Concerning the Attributes of God,
and the tenor of the New Covenant by Christ Jesus. 4. That you attend the Ministry of the Word, with a Desire and Design of some spiritual Advantage, suitable to your own Case.
and the tenor of the New Covenant by christ jesus. 4. That you attend the Ministry of the Word, with a Desire and Design of Some spiritual Advantage, suitable to your own Case.
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Apprehend the Necessity of it, for the Cure of a hard or backsliding Heart. 6. Call your selves often to an Account how matters stand between God and you. 7. Ingage more heartily, seriously,
Apprehend the Necessity of it, for the Cure of a hard or backsliding Heart. 6. Call your selves often to an Account how matters stand between God and you. 7. Engage more heartily, seriously,
as Warnings to awaken the Thoughts of your own. 9. In any Doubt and Difficulty of Conscience, (especially under Temptations to Despair,) do not scruple to open your Case to some faithful Minister of Christ, that may enlighten and and guide you. 10. Labour to understand distinctly what that Repentance towards God is, and that Faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, which are the stated Terms of Life,
as Warnings to awaken the Thoughts of your own. 9. In any Doubt and Difficulty of Conscience, (especially under Temptations to Despair,) do not scruple to open your Case to Some faithful Minister of christ, that may enlighten and and guide you. 10. Labour to understand distinctly what that Repentance towards God is, and that Faith in our Lord jesus christ, which Are the stated Terms of Life,
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and strangers to Christ, and live in the common allowed practice of great sins. Yet they will thus Hope well of themselves, and speak Peace to themselves.
and Strangers to christ, and live in the Common allowed practice of great Sins. Yet they will thus Hope well of themselves, and speak Peace to themselves.
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NO Wonder if they do so now, when even at the Day of Judgment some are brought in disputing with Christ, till the Heart of their Hopes 〈 ◊ 〉 broken by his condemning Sen•ce.
NO Wonder if they do so now, when even At the Day of Judgement Some Are brought in disputing with christ, till the Heart of their Hope's 〈 ◊ 〉 broken by his condemning Sen•ce.
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SEE Therefore that your Hopes be of a right Kind, grounded on Scripture Evidence, pur•fying the Heart, conquering the World, exciting thy Desires after Christ and Heaven, making thee to sin less,
SEE Therefore that your Hope's be of a right Kind, grounded on Scripture Evidence, pur•fying the Heart, conquering the World, exciting thy Desires After christ and Heaven, making thee to sin less,
And what will it avail thy perishing Soul, for Ministers to deceive, and flatter thee with vain Hopes; when, without Repentance and turning to God in Christ, there is none? Nay if any thing keep thee out of Heaven, (I speak of the Case of most ordinary Hearers,
And what will it avail thy perishing Soul, for Ministers to deceive, and flatter thee with vain Hope's; when, without Repentance and turning to God in christ, there is none? Nay if any thing keep thee out of Heaven, (I speak of the Case of most ordinary Hearers,
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