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SERMON I. Novemb. 19. 1643. Isai. 66.2. — And that trembleth at my Word.
SERMON I November 19. 1643. Isaiah 66.2. — And that Trembleth At my Word.
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THe scope of the Holy-Ghost, in the beginning of this Chapter, is to take off the hearts of this People from resting in the glorious Temple that they had,
THe scope of the Holy ghost, in the beginning of this Chapter, is to take off the hearts of this People from resting in the glorious Temple that they had,
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and in the outward duties of Worship that they performed. — The first he doth by these two Arguments, in the beginning of the Chapter;
and in the outward duties of Worship that they performed. — The First he does by these two Arguments, in the beginning of the Chapter;
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Thus saith the Lord, The Heaven is my Throne, and the Earth is my Foot-stool. Thus Says the Lord, The Heaven is my Throne, and the Earth is my Footstool.
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What great matter is it then that I have such a glorious Temple built for my Honour;
What great matter is it then that I have such a glorious Temple built for my Honour;
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I have no need of it, for I have the Heaven for my Throne, and the whole Earth for my Foot-stool:
I have no need of it, for I have the Heaven for my Throne, and the Whole Earth for my Footstool:
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Where is the House then that ye build unto me? and where the place of my Rest? — 2ly; He hath not onely his Throne in Heaven, and the Earth for h•• Foot-stool, But all these things have his •ands made; Where is the House then that you built unto me? and where the place of my Rest? — 2ly; He hath not only his Throne in Heaven, and the Earth for h•• Footstool, But all these things have his •ands made;
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I have made the whole World. You have built the Temple, and you think it a great matter;
I have made the Whole World. You have built the Temple, and you think it a great matter;
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why, I have made all the World, and could have made a thousand Worlds if I would.
why, I have made all the World, and could have made a thousand World's if I would.
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And for outward performances, He would take off their hearts from resting in them;
And for outward performances, He would take off their hearts from resting in them;
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He tells them therefore that while they rest in outward Duties and yet live wickedly, it is no more unto Him than the slaying of a Man:
He tells them Therefore that while they rest in outward Duties and yet live wickedly, it is no more unto Him than the slaying of a Man:
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He hath Four expressions to shew how He doth abominate all outward Services, where there is a wicked Life.
He hath Four expressions to show how He does abominate all outward Services, where there is a wicked Life.
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First, He that killeth an Ox, as if he slew a Man. Secondly, He that sacrificeth a Lamb,
First, He that kills an Ox, as if he slew a Man. Secondly, He that Sacrificeth a Lamb,
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as if he cut off a Dogs neck. Thirdly, He that offereth an Oblation, as if he offered Swines Blood. as if he Cut off a Dogs neck. Thirdly, He that Offereth an Oblation, as if he offered Swine Blood.
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Fourthly, He that burneth Incense, as if he blessed an Idol. These are four strong expressions;
Fourthly, He that burns Incense, as if he blessed an Idol. These Are four strong expressions;
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and I know not any place in all the Book of God, wherein we have God so fully, in a few words, exp•ess h•s hatred of the Services of wicked men while they live in their Sin. Yea he gives the Reason, They have chosen their own way.
and I know not any place in all the Book of God, wherein we have God so Fully, in a few words, exp•ess h•s hatred of the Services of wicked men while they live in their Sin. Yea he gives the Reason, They have chosen their own Way.
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And while they do so, let them do what they will, they are all abominable in the Eye of God, God will have no regard in respect of their Temple, nor all their Sacrifices.
And while they do so, let them do what they will, they Are all abominable in the Eye of God, God will have no regard in respect of their Temple, nor all their Sacrifices.
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— What is it then will please Him? — He tells you in this Second Verse, But to this man will I look,
— What is it then will please Him? — He tells you in this Second Verse, But to this man will I look,
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even to him that is poor, and of a contrite Spirit, and trembleth at my word. even to him that is poor, and of a contrite Spirit, and Trembleth At my word.
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As if God should say, As for this glorious Temple, and all your Sacrifices, What are all these,
As if God should say, As for this glorious Temple, and all your Sacrifices, What Are all these,
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so long as you choose your own waies? But is there any poor Soul, any contrite Heart, that is sensible of his own sinfulness? is there any broken-hearted Sinner among you, that trembleth at my Word? this is more than all your Sacrifices that can be offered to me.
so long as you choose your own ways? But is there any poor Soul, any contrite Heart, that is sensible of his own sinfulness? is there any brokenhearted Sinner among you, that Trembleth At my Word? this is more than all your Sacrifices that can be offered to me.
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Here we have three Qualifications of one that God will look at and have regard unto:
Here we have three Qualifications of one that God will look At and have regard unto:
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Will you know what I respect, Him that is poor, of a contrite spirit, and trembles at my Word:
Will you know what I respect, Him that is poor, of a contrite Spirit, and trembles At my Word:
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here is one that I look unto, that I delight to dwell with, and that I take pleasure in.
Here is one that I look unto, that I delight to dwell with, and that I take pleasure in.
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First, in a poor Spirit, then in a contrite, and in him that trembles at God's Word.First, in a poor Spirit, then in a contrite, and in him that trembles At God's Word.
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It is the third that I intend to pitch upon, The trembling at God's Word. Men of the world they live bravely, and have jolly spirits, Mal. 3.15. And now we call the proud happy:
It is the third that I intend to pitch upon, The trembling At God's Word. Men of the world they live bravely, and have jolly spirits, Malachi 3.15. And now we call the proud happy:
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Your brave, jolly, gallant, proud Spirits, they are the only men in the eyes of the world:
Your brave, jolly, gallant, proud Spirits, they Are the only men in the eyes of the world:
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But if you would know who is precious in God's eyes, It is the poor, contrite Spirit, that trembles at the Word, such as men do despise;
But if you would know who is precious in God's eyes, It is the poor, contrite Spirit, that trembles At the Word, such as men do despise;
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As who are more despised among men than those that are of poor and contrite Spirits, whose hearts shake and tremble at God's Word:
As who Are more despised among men than those that Are of poor and contrite Spirits, whose hearts shake and tremble At God's Word:
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The brave and jolly Spirits in the world, they scorn to be troubled at the Word:
The brave and jolly Spirits in the world, they scorn to be troubled At the Word:
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But, saith God, Is there any one that trembles at my Word? where he sees such great Congregations as these are, he looks through all, to see if he can find any poor Soul that trembles at the Word;
But, Says God, Is there any one that trembles At my Word? where he sees such great Congregations as these Are, he looks through all, to see if he can find any poor Soul that trembles At the Word;
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here's an object that God hath special regard unto.
here's an Object that God hath special regard unto.
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Now God grant many such objects in this Congregation, and at this day, for God doth look among you;
Now God grant many such objects in this Congregation, and At this day, for God does look among you;
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O that He might have objects to look upon, that may be delightful in his eyes!
Oh that He might have objects to look upon, that may be delightful in his eyes!
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And such are those that shall tremble at his Word: So then, the point of Doctrine that we are to pitch upon, is this;
And such Are those that shall tremble At his Word: So then, the point of Doctrine that we Are to pitch upon, is this;
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Doctr. That a heart trembling at God's Word, is very precious in God's Eyes. To him will I look;
Doctrine That a heart trembling At God's Word, is very precious in God's Eyes. To him will I look;
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It's translated by some, To that thing will I look:
It's translated by Some, To that thing will I look:
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O that's the thing that I love indeed to look upon, a trembling frame of heart at my Word:
Oh that's the thing that I love indeed to look upon, a trembling frame of heart At my Word:
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All the beautiful objects in the World are not so lovely in the Eye of God,
All the beautiful objects in the World Are not so lovely in the Eye of God,
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as a heart that trembles at the Word;
as a heart that trembles At the Word;
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the Lord accounts nothing in all the world worthy the looking at in comparison of this object:
the Lord accounts nothing in all the world worthy the looking At in comparison of this Object:
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But a• this the Lord looks with abundance of delight.
But a• this the Lord looks with abundance of delight.
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He doth not say here, To him will I look that doth my Word, that obeys my Word,
He does not say Here, To him will I look that does my Word, that obeys my Word,
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but that trembles at my Word.
but that trembles At my Word.
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Saith one upon the place, There's more Godliness many times in the trembling of the Heart,
Says one upon the place, There's more Godliness many times in the trembling of the Heart,
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than in the work of the Hand: than in the work of the Hand:
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For there may be many things that may hinder a true, gracious Heart from doing God's Word.
For there may be many things that may hinder a true, gracious Heart from doing God's Word.
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Perhaps the Heart doth entertain the Word in uprightness, and would fain do it;
Perhaps the Heart does entertain the Word in uprightness, and would fain do it;
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but there may many things come in between the Heart and the Action, that will hinder one that hath a sincere heart from doing it.
but there may many things come in between the Heart and the Actium, that will hinder one that hath a sincere heart from doing it.
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But so long as there is a trembling frame of heart at the Word, this is that that God looks at.
But so long as there is a trembling frame of heart At the Word, this is that that God looks At.
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Physicians say, The trembling of the Heart is a Disease: Physicians say, The trembling of the Heart is a Disease:
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but this trembling of Heart is the excellency of the Heart, and the happiness of the Soul where it is. 2 King. 22.19. Josiah was a King, and he did but hear the Word of God read, and presently his Heart falls a trembling, his heart did melt before the Lord.
but this trembling of Heart is the excellency of the Heart, and the happiness of the Soul where it is. 2 King. 22.19. Josiah was a King, and he did but hear the Word of God read, and presently his Heart falls a trembling, his heart did melt before the Lord.
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O what a happiness were this for Kingdoms to have their Kings to have such tender hearts!
O what a happiness were this for Kingdoms to have their Kings to have such tender hearts!
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if God would please to give the Great Ones of the World such tender hearts, that upon the Reading or Hearing any thing out of the Word of God, their hearts would fall and tremble in the presence of God, it would be a great Mercy:
if God would please to give the Great Ones of the World such tender hearts, that upon the Reading or Hearing any thing out of the Word of God, their hearts would fallen and tremble in the presence of God, it would be a great Mercy:
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It doth beseem the greatest in the world to tremble at the Word of God, whenever they hear it.
It does beseem the greatest in the world to tremble At the Word of God, whenever they hear it.
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In the opening of this Point, there are these Four things to be done.
In the opening of this Point, there Are these Four things to be done.
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The First is, To shew you briefly how the Heart is affected when it trembles at God's Word, what it is to have the Heart to tremble at God's Word.
The First is, To show you briefly how the Heart is affected when it trembles At God's Word, what it is to have the Heart to tremble At God's Word.
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Secondly, What it is that a Gracious Heart doth see in God's Word, that doth make it to tremble.Secondly, What it is that a Gracious Heart does see in God's Word, that does make it to tremble.
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Thirdly, The difference between the trembling of a gracious Heart, and the trembling that there may possibly be in one that is but an Hypocrite;Thirdly, The difference between the trembling of a gracious Heart, and the trembling that there may possibly be in one that is but an Hypocrite;
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For we find that Felix himself did tremble, and the Scripture doth tell us, that the Devils do tremble.
For we find that Felix himself did tremble, and the Scripture does tell us, that the Devils do tremble.
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4. The Reason why God doth so accept of such a Heart, why it is so acceptable unto God, that He doth so look unto.
4. The Reason why God does so accept of such a Heart, why it is so acceptable unto God, that He does so look unto.
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These are the four things wherein the point is to be presented, and these will make full way unto the Application. The Point is a great Point.
These Are the four things wherein the point is to be presented, and these will make full Way unto the Application. The Point is a great Point.
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For the First; The working of the Heart that trembles at God's Word, or to set out unto you the frame of Heart trembling at the Word of God. (I'le pass briefly over that,
For the First; The working of the Heart that trembles At God's Word, or to Set out unto you the frame of Heart trembling At the Word of God. (I'll pass briefly over that,
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because the second I'le dwell most upon:) If you would have it set out unto you what the manner of frame of Heart is in trembling at the Word.
Because the second I'll dwell most upon:) If you would have it Set out unto you what the manner of frame of Heart is in trembling At the Word.
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First, Such a Heart hath high, and honourable, and reverent Thoughts of God's Word, howsoever before it was lightly esteemed;First, Such a Heart hath high, and honourable, and reverend Thoughts of God's Word, howsoever before it was lightly esteemed;
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the word of God was no other than other words are, was but as wind that past away:
the word of God was no other than other words Are, was but as wind that passed away:
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But now the Soul comes to have very high, and honourable, and reverent Thoughts of the Word of God, reverent apprehensions of it, looks upon it with other manner of solemn thoughts than ever before it had:
But now the Soul comes to have very high, and honourable, and reverend Thoughts of the Word of God, reverend apprehensions of it, looks upon it with other manner of solemn thoughts than ever before it had:
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O now I see it to be indeed my very Life.
Oh now I see it to be indeed my very Life.
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And Secondly, Upon this the Soul doth with all reverence attend, when it is either Read or Preached, howsoever delivered, attends upon,
And Secondly, Upon this the Soul does with all Reverence attend, when it is either Read or Preached, howsoever Delivered, attends upon,
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and sets his heart unto it; As Moses said unto the People in Deut. 32.46. And he said unto them, Set your hearts unto all the words which I testifie among you this day, which ye shall command your Children to observe to do, all the words of this Law;
and sets his heart unto it; As Moses said unto the People in Deuteronomy 32.46. And he said unto them, Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify among you this day, which you shall command your Children to observe to do, all the words of this Law;
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why, For it is not a vain thing for you, because it is your life:
why, For it is not a vain thing for you, Because it is your life:
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Before such an one come to hear the Word in an ordinary way, meerly to spend so much time,
Before such an one come to hear the Word in an ordinary Way, merely to spend so much time,
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or to hear what a man could say;
or to hear what a man could say;
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But now when God works this gracious frame in the Heart, now the Soul sets it self unto it,
But now when God works this gracious frame in the Heart, now the Soul sets it self unto it,
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as unto its Life, not as a vain thing:
as unto its Life, not as a vain thing:
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I see my Life is in it, and there is reverent attention unto the Word of God. Fear doth fasten the eye.
I see my Life is in it, and there is reverend attention unto the Word of God. fear does fasten the eye.
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When one hath a fearful apprehension of a thing, it causes the eye to be fastened upon the thing:
When one hath a fearful apprehension of a thing, it Causes the eye to be fastened upon the thing:
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So when an Auditory comes to have many among it that tremble at God's Word, it fastens the Attention,
So when an Auditory comes to have many among it that tremble At God's Word, it fastens the Attention,
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and their Thoughts are bent unto it in a more solemn way, and they dare not give liberty to themselves, no, not to the wandering of their Thoughts, much less of their Eyes up and down,
and their Thoughts Are bent unto it in a more solemn Way, and they Dare not give liberty to themselves, no, not to the wandering of their Thoughts, much less of their Eyes up and down,
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but they are watching to hear what God hath to say unto them. Thirdly, When such an one hath heard the Word, it dares not cavil against it;
but they Are watching to hear what God hath to say unto them. Thirdly, When such an one hath herd the Word, it dares not cavil against it;
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It's true, you may examine the word that you hear preached, but not cavil against it.
It's true, you may examine the word that you hear preached, but not cavil against it.
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Before the Heart is brought to this Trembling frame, it will be ready to rise against the Word,
Before the Heart is brought to this Trembling frame, it will be ready to rise against the Word,
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and to entertain cavils, and vain Objections against the Word;
and to entertain cavils, and vain Objections against the Word;
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But now when the Heart is brought to tremble at it, it dares not cavil and object as formerly.
But now when the Heart is brought to tremble At it, it dares not cavil and Object as formerly.
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Fourthly, The Heart that trembles at the Word, doth account it a most dreadful Condition to have the Word to make against it;Fourthly, The Heart that trembles At the Word, does account it a most dreadful Condition to have the Word to make against it;
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O it looks upon that as the greatest evil that can befal it that the Word of God shall make against me, that when I come to hear it, I hear it speaking against me, and denouncing Threatnings against me:
Oh it looks upon that as the greatest evil that can befall it that the Word of God shall make against me, that when I come to hear it, I hear it speaking against me, and denouncing Threatenings against me:
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O this is a restless Condition, how can I eat, drink, or sleep quietly, when the Word of God makes against me.
Oh this is a restless Condition, how can I eat, drink, or sleep quietly, when the Word of God makes against me.
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Fifthly, A Heart that trembles at the Word, doth with all Reverence and Humility receive in every Command of the Word,Fifthly, A Heart that trembles At the Word, does with all reverence and Humility receive in every Command of the Word,
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and submits it self unto it, dares not resist any part of the Word, neither Commanding part,
and submits it self unto it, dares not resist any part of the Word, neither Commanding part,
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nor Threatning part, but opens it self for to receive it in.
nor Threatening part, but Opens it self for to receive it in.
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It was a Speech of one, saith he, O let the Word of the Lord come,
It was a Speech of one, Says he, Oh let the Word of the Lord come,
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and, saith he, we will submit if we had Six hundred Necks to lay under it. and, Says he, we will submit if we had Six hundred Necks to lay under it.
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So a Heart that trembles at the Word dare not resist it, but opens it self to receive in whatsoever the Lord hath to give unto it.
So a Heart that trembles At the Word Dare not resist it, but Opens it self to receive in whatsoever the Lord hath to give unto it.
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Sixthly, Even the Promises that are in God's Word, it receives them with Trembling: that is, upon apprehension of the Infinite Distance that there is between God and it,Sixthly, Even the Promises that Are in God's Word, it receives them with Trembling: that is, upon apprehension of the Infinite Distance that there is between God and it,
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and its own infinite unworthiness of the Mercy that is reached out in the Promise:
and its own infinite unworthiness of the Mercy that is reached out in the Promise:
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The Heart though it takes hold of it, yet it takes hold of it with Reverence and Fear.
The Heart though it Takes hold of it, yet it Takes hold of it with reverence and fear.
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Now then, such an Heart as doth in this manner tremble at the Word of God, this is the Heart that is so precious in God's Eye, and that God looks upon.
Now then, such an Heart as does in this manner tremble At the Word of God, this is the Heart that is so precious in God's Eye, and that God looks upon.
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Ay, but that's the main thing, O what is it, That a gracious Heart doth see in God's Word to make it to tremble at? This being rightly understood, I hope this Sermon may help you to sanctifie the Name of God in many Sermons afterwards.
Ay, but that's the main thing, Oh what is it, That a gracious Heart does see in God's Word to make it to tremble At? This being rightly understood, I hope this Sermon may help you to sanctify the Name of God in many Sermons afterwards.
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This is that God doth require of you all, That when He sends his Word among you, that your Hearts should not swell against it;
This is that God does require of you all, That when He sends his Word among you, that your Hearts should not swell against it;
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But that you should entertain it with a trembling frame of heart; and O the Honour that would come to God, and advantage to your own Souls,
But that you should entertain it with a trembling frame of heart; and Oh the Honour that would come to God, and advantage to your own Souls,
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if you did entertain it with a trembling frame of Heart!
if you did entertain it with a trembling frame of Heart!
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I'le shew you what Reason a gracious heart hath thus to tremble at God's Word, what he sees in it;
I'll show you what Reason a gracious heart hath thus to tremble At God's Word, what he sees in it;
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For he doth not do it out of weakness of Spirit, but the Lord doth discover that in his Word unto the Heart, if it cannot do otherwise: In Judg. 3.20. there Ehud comes to Eglon the King of Moab, (a Heathenish King) and he makes that his Preface, I have a Message from God unto thee;
For he does not do it out of weakness of Spirit, but the Lord does discover that in his Word unto the Heart, if it cannot do otherwise: In Judges 3.20. there Ehud comes to Eglon the King of Moab, (a Heathenish King) and he makes that his Preface, I have a Message from God unto thee;
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Mark now how he was taken with that, And he arose out of his Seat, in reverence unto the Word that was the Word of God:
Mark now how he was taken with that, And he arose out of his Seat, in Reverence unto the Word that was the Word of God:
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When he did but say, He had a Message from God unto him, he stood up presently.
When he did but say, He had a Message from God unto him, he stood up presently.
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You should look upon all the Ministers of God, that reveal his Truths unto you, with great Reverence:
You should look upon all the Ministers of God, that reveal his Truths unto you, with great reverence:
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God cannot but take it ill, to see every vile person that dares not behave himself irreverently to his Master,
God cannot but take it ill, to see every vile person that dares not behave himself irreverently to his Master,
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yet cares not what Irreverence he shews unto the Word of God. In Jer. 13.15. Hear ye, and give ear, be not proud, for the Lord hath spoken.
yet Cares not what Irreverence he shows unto the Word of God. In Jer. 13.15. Hear you, and give ear, be not proud, for the Lord hath spoken.
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If it be the Word of God, there must be no swelling of Heart against it;
If it be the Word of God, there must be no swelling of Heart against it;
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It is the greatest and vilest Pride of all, for Mens hearts to swell against the Word.
It is the greatest and Vilest Pride of all, for Men's hearts to swell against the Word.
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Many of you think there is Pride in Cloaths and Apparel, but the greatest Pride is in swelling against the Word:
Many of you think there is Pride in Clothes and Apparel, but the greatest Pride is in swelling against the Word:
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Many of you think you have no Pride in your Hearts;
Many of you think you have no Pride in your Hearts;
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But how have you behaved your selves against the Word of God that hath come against your nearest Corruptions.
But how have you behaved your selves against the Word of God that hath come against your nearest Corruptions.
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First, It is the Word of God. He sees God in it.First, It is the Word of God. He sees God in it.
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Secondly, Not only sees that it is Gods, but sees abundance of the Glory, the Majesty, the Greatness, the Excellency of God that shines in his Word;Secondly, Not only sees that it is God's, but sees abundance of the Glory, the Majesty, the Greatness, the Excellency of God that shines in his Word;
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the Lord discovers unto this Heart, that there is abundance of Divine Lustre and Glory that shines in the Word that he doth tremble at,
the Lord discovers unto this Heart, that there is abundance of Divine Lustre and Glory that shines in the Word that he does tremble At,
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and that makes it to tremble:
and that makes it to tremble:
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Above all things in the world the Word of God hath the most of the Glory of God in it.
Above all things in the world the Word of God hath the most of the Glory of God in it.
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Though its true, a Soul for a long time, while it is in darkness, sees nothing of this;
Though its true, a Soul for a long time, while it is in darkness, sees nothing of this;
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But when God's good time is come to work graciously upon the Heart, God opens to this Heart, such a Divine Lustre shining in the Word that it never saw before, which makes the Heart now to stand in awe of it more than ever it did before. In Psal. 138.2. For thou hast magnified thy Word above all thy Name.
But when God's good time is come to work graciously upon the Heart, God Opens to this Heart, such a Divine Lustre shining in the Word that it never saw before, which makes the Heart now to stand in awe of it more than ever it did before. In Psalm 138.2. For thou hast magnified thy Word above all thy Name.
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Or, as some read it more fully according to the Original, Thou hast magnified above all thy Name thy Word;
Or, as Some read it more Fully according to the Original, Thou hast magnified above all thy Name thy Word;
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that is, The Name of God is magnified above all things:
that is, The Name of God is magnified above all things:
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O the Word of God hath more of God's Name in it, than all the World besides!
Oh the Word of God hath more of God's Name in it, than all the World beside!
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Take Heaven and Earth, the whole Creation altogether, hath not so much of the Name of God,
Take Heaven and Earth, the Whole Creation altogether, hath not so much of the Name of God,
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as the Word of God hath:
as the Word of God hath:
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There is more of God, there is a greater and Diviner Lustre in the Word of God,
There is more of God, there is a greater and Diviner Lustre in the Word of God,
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than there is in Heaven and Earth.
than there is in Heaven and Earth.
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And therefore by the way, You may be convinc'd of a great deal of Ignorance and Darkness that hath been in you all this while,
And Therefore by the Way, You may be convinced of a great deal of Ignorance and Darkness that hath been in you all this while,
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If we believe this truth, That in God's Word there is more Divine Lustre than there is in all the Creatures in Heaven and Earth,
If we believe this truth, That in God's Word there is more Divine Lustre than there is in all the Creatures in Heaven and Earth,
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surely you have been in the dark.
surely you have been in the dark.
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I appeal to your Consciences, Have you seen this Divine Lustre now, we know there is much of the Glory of God in all his Works, in the Heavens, the Sun, the Moon, the Stars, we behold the Glory of God shining there,
I appeal to your Consciences, Have you seen this Divine Lustre now, we know there is much of the Glory of God in all his Works, in the Heavens, the Sun, the Moon, the Stars, we behold the Glory of God shining there,
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and in the Seas, those that go down into the Deeps, they behold the Wonders of the Lord,
and in the Seas, those that go down into the Deeps, they behold the Wonders of the Lord,
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and in the Earth all Creatures cry unto us to fear the Lord, and to tremble before the Lord.
and in the Earth all Creatures cry unto us to Fear the Lord, and to tremble before the Lord.
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It is an Argument of a stout, wretched, vile, hard heart that doth not tremble before the Lord,
It is an Argument of a stout, wretched, vile, hard heart that does not tremble before the Lord,
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as He doth appear glorious in his great works;
as He does appear glorious in his great works;
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every creature cries out unto us, O will you not fear that God that hath made me!
every creature cries out unto us, Oh will you not Fear that God that hath made me!
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Every Creature doth call, though thou hast had a deaf ear hitherto, yet it calls, Will you not fear that God that hath made me? Yea, God Himself doth wonder, that Man doth not fear Him upon the consideration of the Glory that doth shine in some pieces of his work, as in Jer. 5.22.
Every Creature does call, though thou hast had a deaf ear hitherto, yet it calls, Will you not Fear that God that hath made me? Yea, God Himself does wonder, that Man does not Fear Him upon the consideration of the Glory that does shine in Some Pieces of his work, as in Jer. 5.22.
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Fear ye not me, saith the Lord? will ye not tremble at my presence? God speaks in a way of admiration, what saith God, this a strange thing that Men should have such hard Hearts, What will you not fear me, which hath placed the Sand for the bound of the Sea, by a perpetual Decree that it cannot pass it, fear you not me, Says the Lord? will you not tremble At my presence? God speaks in a Way of admiration, what Says God, this a strange thing that Men should have such hard Hearts, What will you not Fear me, which hath placed the Sand for the bound of the Sea, by a perpetual decree that it cannot pass it,
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and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it. and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it.
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God doth but instance in this one work of his;
God does but instance in this one work of his;
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O is there any bold desperate Sinner that will not fear such a God as I am, who doth such a great work as this:
Oh is there any bold desperate Sinner that will not Fear such a God as I am, who does such a great work as this:
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and then again in the 24. ver. The Lord instances in another work of his, God wonders that men should not say in their hearts, O let us fear God that giveth rain!
and then again in the 24. ver. The Lord instances in Another work of his, God wonders that men should not say in their hearts, Oh let us Fear God that gives rain!
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we see that we do depend upon that God that giveth Rain, O therefore let us fear Him:
we see that we do depend upon that God that gives Rain, Oh Therefore let us Fear Him:
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Now God expects that all his Creatures that see this his glorious Work, that they should reason thus;
Now God expects that all his Creatures that see this his glorious Work, that they should reason thus;
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O what a Glorious God is this, at whose Mercy we lie! O let us fear this God! Well then:
Oh what a Glorious God is this, At whose Mercy we lie! O let us Fear this God! Well then:
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If God doth so wonder that men do not fear Him upon the sight of his Glory in these two works of his,
If God does so wonder that men do not Fear Him upon the sighed of his Glory in these two works of his,
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then much more may God wonder that men do not fear Him in regard of all those Glorious Names of his that appear in his Word:
then much more may God wonder that men do not Fear Him in regard of all those Glorious Names of his that appear in his Word:
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Now a gracious Heart begins to see this that it did not see before, and therefore trembles at his Word. Thirdly, It sees more;
Now a gracious Heart begins to see this that it did not see before, and Therefore trembles At his Word. Thirdly, It sees more;
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It sees not only a Divine Lustre, but a most dreadful Authority in the Word of God.
It sees not only a Divine Lustre, but a most dreadful authority in the Word of God.
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Not only Greatness, and Luster, and Glory causeth Fear, but Authority;
Not only Greatness, and Luster, and Glory Causes fear, but authority;
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If we should see a Prince in his Greatness, in his Pomp, it causeth some Fear;
If we should see a Prince in his Greatness, in his Pomp, it Causes Some fear;
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But when we consider the Authority that He hath over us, this causeth Fear:
But when we Consider the authority that He hath over us, this Causes fear:
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And therefore in Jerem. 10.6, 7. Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee, O Lord, thou art great,
And Therefore in Jeremiah 10.6, 7. Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee, Oh Lord, thou art great,
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and thy Name is great in might.
and thy Name is great in might.
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Who would not fear thee, O King of Nations? For unto thee doth it appertain, &c. See how Fear is grounded upon Authority.Who would not Fear thee, Oh King of nations? For unto thee does it appertain, etc. See how fear is grounded upon authority.
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O Lord, Thou hast the Absolute and Supream Authority over all Nations of the World, who would not fear thee.
O Lord, Thou hast the Absolute and Supreme authority over all nations of the World, who would not Fear thee.
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Certainly this is the Reason that the Hearts of Men are so vain and slight before the Word of God,
Certainly this is the Reason that the Hearts of Men Are so vain and slight before the Word of God,
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because they do not apprehend the dreadful Authority there;
Because they do not apprehend the dreadful authority there;
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that Authority that hath Potentates under it as well as the poorest that lives upon the face of the earth;
that authority that hath Potentates under it as well as the Poorest that lives upon the face of the earth;
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that Authority that is over all Authority; that Authority that is over the Heart, over the Soul:
that authority that is over all authority; that authority that is over the Heart, over the Soul:
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Nothing in the world hath Authority over Mens Consciences but the Word of the Lord, and that hath Authority;
Nothing in the world hath authority over Men's Consciences but the Word of the Lord, and that hath authority;
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it hath Authority to bind Consciences, to awe and terrifie men;
it hath authority to bind Consciences, to awe and terrify men;
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So that a gracious Heart sees the great Seal of Heaven stampt upon every Truth in God's Word,
So that a gracious Heart sees the great Seal of Heaven stamped upon every Truth in God's Word,
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and therefore dares not trifle with it as it did before:
and Therefore dares not trifle with it as it did before:
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It comes to the Word either as to a Sovereign to receive Laws, or to a Judg to receive the Sentence of Condemnation:
It comes to the Word either as to a Sovereign to receive Laws, or to a Judge to receive the Sentence of Condemnation:
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It looks upon the Word as backt with such Authority, that either I must yield unto it,
It looks upon the Word as backed with such authority, that either I must yield unto it,
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or else it binds my Soul over to Eternal Death, by such Bonds, that all the power of all creatures in Heaven and Earth cannot loose again.
or Else it binds my Soul over to Eternal Death, by such Bonds, that all the power of all creatures in Heaven and Earth cannot lose again.
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When one Souldier doth but hear his Fellow-souldier rebuke him, he doth not much care; But if the General speaks, that hath his Life in his hand, then he trembles:
When one Soldier does but hear his Fellow-soldier rebuke him, he does not much care; But if the General speaks, that hath his Life in his hand, then he trembles:
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So while People come to hear the Word as from a Minister, one that they look upon as equal with themselves, they do not much regard it:
So while People come to hear the Word as from a Minister, one that they look upon as equal with themselves, they do not much regard it:
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But a gracious Heart, whatsoever the Minister be, yet he looks upon the Word as above him.
But a gracious Heart, whatsoever the Minister be, yet he looks upon the Word as above him.
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Cyprian calls it, The Tribunal of the Church, because from thence Men receive the Sentence of Death upon them.Cyprian calls it, The Tribunal of the Church, Because from thence Men receive the Sentence of Death upon them.
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Now when the Soul comes to see this, it cannot but tremble at whatsoever Truths are revealed unto it. That's the Third Particular.
Now when the Soul comes to see this, it cannot but tremble At whatsoever Truths Are revealed unto it. That's the Third Particular.
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But then Fourthly, A Gracious Heart trembles at God's Word, because it sees an Infinite Justice in the Word of God, the Justice of God it is very dreadful in it self, that doth threaten an eternal Curse to every Soul that doth not obey it in every thing. In Deut. 33.2. It is called a Fiery Law, that's part of God's Law, the fiery Law of God;
But then Fourthly, A Gracious Heart trembles At God's Word, Because it sees an Infinite justice in the Word of God, the justice of God it is very dreadful in it self, that does threaten an Eternal Curse to every Soul that does not obey it in every thing. In Deuteronomy 33.2. It is called a Fiery Law, that's part of God's Law, the fiery Law of God;
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and we know how the Law was given, with what dreadfulness, as you may see in Exodus 19. the Mountain shaked and trembled when the Law of God was given:
and we know how the Law was given, with what dreadfulness, as you may see in Exodus 19. the Mountain shaked and trembled when the Law of God was given:
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And God expects that the Hearts of Sinners should tremble, when they hear the Law of God at any time.
And God expects that the Hearts of Sinners should tremble, when they hear the Law of God At any time.
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But you will say, We are delivered from it, and therefore why should we do so?
But you will say, We Are Delivered from it, and Therefore why should we do so?
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But though we be delivered, yet there is cause to tremble in regard that once we were under it,
But though we be Delivered, yet there is cause to tremble in regard that once we were under it,
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and we deserve to be under it. We read of Moses himself, he was a Godly man, he was one in Christ,
and we deserve to be under it. We read of Moses himself, he was a Godly man, he was one in christ,
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yet you shall read in Heb. 12.21.
yet you shall read in Hebrew 12.21.
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The sight was so terrible, that Moses (the Servant of God) a Godly man, that had not so much Guilt in him as any of you have,
The sighed was so terrible, that Moses (the Servant of God) a Godly man, that had not so much Gilded in him as any of you have,
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and yet he saith, I exceedingly fear and quake:
and yet he Says, I exceedingly Fear and quake:
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Especially if the Soul doth not understand throughly, that it is thorowly delivered from the guilt of Sin. For the Conscience will tell it, that the Word of God hath it at abundance of advantage:
Especially if the Soul does not understand thoroughly, that it is thoroughly Delivered from the guilt of Sin. For the Conscience will tell it, that the Word of God hath it At abundance of advantage:
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When Samuel came to Bethlehem, the Elders of the Town trembled at his coming, so in Ezra 16.2. It's said, The People sat trembling, because of the matter:
When Samuel Come to Bethlehem, the Elders of the Town trembled At his coming, so in Ezra 16.2. It's said, The People sat trembling, Because of the matter:
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They had much guilt in them, and knew that the Word had them at advantage, and therefore they trembled:
They had much guilt in them, and knew that the Word had them At advantage, and Therefore they trembled:
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It concernes all to tremble in some degree or other: And that's the Fourth Particular.
It concerns all to tremble in Some degree or other: And that's the Fourth Particular.
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Fifthly, A gracious Heart sees the Word of the Lord backt with an Infinite Power, Eccles. 8.4. Where the word of a King is, there is Power: Fifthly, A gracious Heart sees the Word of the Lord backed with an Infinite Power, Eccles. 8.4. Where the word of a King is, there is Power:
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So where the Word of the Lord is, there is power to make it good.
So where the Word of the Lord is, there is power to make it good.
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Mat. 28. latter end, saith Christ there, All power in Heaven and Earth is given unto me; Mathew 28. latter end, Says christ there, All power in Heaven and Earth is given unto me;
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What followes, Go therefore and Preach; What may we observe from the Connexion? As who should say, Know that all the Power in Heaven and Earth that is given to me, shall go along with you while you are Preaching my Word, to make good that Word of mine that you preach:
What follows, Go Therefore and Preach; What may we observe from the Connexion? As who should say, Know that all the Power in Heaven and Earth that is given to me, shall go along with you while you Are Preaching my Word, to make good that Word of mine that you preach:
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So that whensoever you hear any Truth of God preached out of his Word, you must know that all Power in Heaven and Earth is sent forth to assist it and make it good;
So that whensoever you hear any Truth of God preached out of his Word, you must know that all Power in Heaven and Earth is sent forth to assist it and make it good;
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If it be a Threatning, to make it good that way; If it be a Promise, to make it good that way. In Isai. 55.11. the Lord saith there, That his Word should not be a vain thing, it should not return unto him void, but one way or other, it shall perform the work that I send it for:
If it be a Threatening, to make it good that Way; If it be a Promise, to make it good that Way. In Isaiah 55.11. the Lord Says there, That his Word should not be a vain thing, it should not return unto him void, but one Way or other, it shall perform the work that I send it for:
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What God's end hath been in sending the Word to you, we may hope it hath been in Mercy;
What God's end hath been in sending the Word to you, we may hope it hath been in Mercy;
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but this one thing it shall accomplish some special end that God hath had among you: In Ezek. 6.10. saith God, They shall know that I am the Lord, and that I had not said in vain, that I would do this evil unto them.
but this one thing it shall accomplish Some special end that God hath had among you: In Ezekiel 6.10. Says God, They shall know that I am the Lord, and that I had not said in vain, that I would do this evil unto them.
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God will have every Sinner to know that He is the Lord, and that He saith not in vain;
God will have every Sinner to know that He is the Lord, and that He Says not in vain;
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As if God should say, If I be God, then my Word shall prevail, shall take hold upon them, all the Power that I have shall go along with my Word to make it good:
As if God should say, If I be God, then my Word shall prevail, shall take hold upon them, all the Power that I have shall go along with my Word to make it good:
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Yea we know the Scripture tells us in Mat. 15. that Heaven and Earth shall pass away,
Yea we know the Scripture tells us in Mathew 15. that Heaven and Earth shall pass away,
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but not one jot, or tittle of God's Word: By that we may see how God is set upon his Word;but not one jot, or tittle of God's Word: By that we may see how God is Set upon his Word;
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He will rather withdraw his Power from with-holding of Heaven and Earth, than withdraw his Power from assisting his Word:
He will rather withdraw his Power from withholding of Heaven and Earth, than withdraw his Power from assisting his Word:
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Is there but any one little Truth (as you esteem it) that hath come near to your Conscience,
Is there but any one little Truth (as you esteem it) that hath come near to your Conscience,
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and you have had some thoughts; O if this be true, what shall become of me!
and you have had Some thoughts; Oh if this be true, what shall become of me!
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Look to it, for Heaven and Earth shall pass away, rather than the Word shall not be made good;
Look to it, for Heaven and Earth shall pass away, rather than the Word shall not be made good;
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the Lord will rather lose all the world, than lose his Word.
the Lord will rather loose all the world, than loose his Word.
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Sixthly, It sees the Lustre of God's Holiness, and being conscious to it self of Impurity, that makes it to tremble: In Psal. 99.3. Let them praise thy great and terrible Name, for it is Holy: Sixthly, It sees the Lustre of God's Holiness, and being conscious to it self of Impurity, that makes it to tremble: In Psalm 99.3. Let them praise thy great and terrible Name, for it is Holy:
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The Name of God is great and terrible, and great and terrible in this, It is Holy: So in Psal. 111. Holy and reverend is thy Name, God's Name is Reverend, because it is Holy.
The Name of God is great and terrible, and great and terrible in this, It is Holy: So in Psalm 111. Holy and reverend is thy Name, God's Name is Reverend, Because it is Holy.
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Now the Word of God it is no other than the very Glass of God's Infinite Holiness;
Now the Word of God it is no other than the very Glass of God's Infinite Holiness;
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and when the Lustre of that appears, O what fear will it strike into their hearts!
and when the Lustre of that appears, Oh what Fear will it strike into their hearts!
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We read in Isai. 6. that when the Prophet did but hear the Seraphims crying, Holy, Holy, Holy, the Text saith, that even the blessed Prophet himself cried out, Wo unto me, for I am undone:
We read in Isaiah 6. that when the Prophet did but hear the Seraphims crying, Holy, Holy, Holy, the Text Says, that even the blessed Prophet himself cried out, Woe unto me, for I am undone:
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when the Glory of God's Holiness was but named, how did the heart of the Prophet shake and tremble.
when the Glory of God's Holiness was but nam, how did the heart of the Prophet shake and tremble.
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Now if a godly Man doth thus tremble, O how should the Hearts of those that are impure and corrupt tremble at the Word,
Now if a godly Man does thus tremble, Oh how should the Hearts of those that Are impure and corrupt tremble At the Word,
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when they come to see that it is the Glass of the Holiness of the Infinite God!
when they come to see that it is the Glass of the Holiness of the Infinite God!
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Seventhly, There is another thing which must not be forgotten, and that is;Seventhly, There is Another thing which must not be forgotten, and that is;
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Those Glorious, High, and Divine Mysteries that are revealed in God's Word, that makes a gracious heart tremble.
Those Glorious, High, and Divine Mysteres that Are revealed in God's Word, that makes a gracious heart tremble.
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In the Word of God there are wonderful, high, glorious, amazing Mysteries that are revealed, Mysteries to be trembled at.
In the Word of God there Are wondered, high, glorious, amazing Mysteres that Are revealed, Mysteres to be trembled At.
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It rather beseems poor Creatures to receive them with trembling, than to seek to search into them by enquiring:
It rather beseems poor Creatures to receive them with trembling, than to seek to search into them by inquiring:
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O the Mysteries of Salvation, they are such that are so infinitely above us, that they cannot but cause trembling in the hearts of those that come to understand the glory of them;
Oh the Mysteres of Salvation, they Are such that Are so infinitely above us, that they cannot but cause trembling in the hearts of those that come to understand the glory of them;
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There's the Mystery of Election, of Redemption, of the Hypostatical Union, of the Death of the Son of God, of Justification, Reconciliation, and Adoption, Sanctification, Glorification:
There's the Mystery of Election, of Redemption, of the Hypostatical union, of the Death of the Son of God, of Justification, Reconciliation, and Adoption, Sanctification, Glorification:
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they are Mysteries to be trembled at, in respect of the infinite depth, length, height and breadth of them.
they Are Mysteres to be trembled At, in respect of the infinite depth, length, height and breadth of them.
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Junius that was that famous Divine, whose Works we have as a great Blessing to the Church, he reports of himself, that before his Conversion he was an Atheist; But, saith he, upon a time, on a rainy day, I coming home to my House,Junius that was that famous Divine, whose Works we have as a great Blessing to the Church, he reports of himself, that before his Conversion he was an Atheist; But, Says he, upon a time, on a rainy day, I coming home to my House,
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and seeing a New-Testament lying before me, I took it up, and there I met with that First Chapter in John (which is a Chapter that is as full of Majesty as any) and, saith he, I took the Book and fell a reading, In the beginning was the Word,
and seeing a New testament lying before me, I took it up, and there I met with that First Chapter in John (which is a Chapter that is as full of Majesty as any) and, Says he, I took the Book and fell a reading, In the beginning was the Word,
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and the Word was with God, and the Word was God, &c. And indeed if you read the Chapter, you shall find that Chapter goes on with abundance of Majesty:and the Word was with God, and the Word was God, etc. And indeed if you read the Chapter, you shall find that Chapter Goes on with abundance of Majesty:
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Upon the reading of this, saith he, my Body trembled, and my Soul presently was amazed,
Upon the reading of this, Says he, my Body trembled, and my Soul presently was amazed,
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and for all the Day I did not know where I was for amazement: I was struck with such horrour and amazement, that I shoke every Joynt of me,
and for all the Day I did not know where I was for amazement: I was struck with such horror and amazement, that I shook every Joint of me,
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and my Heart trembled within me, and I knew not where I was all the day long.
and my Heart trembled within me, and I knew not where I was all the day long.
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And this was the means of the Conversion of that famous Divine, when God did but let out a few beams of the Gospel of his Word, his Heart was struck with trembling,
And this was the means of the Conversion of that famous Divine, when God did but let out a few beams of the Gospel of his Word, his Heart was struck with trembling,
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and it was the means of the Conversion of his Soul. O how often have you read that Chapter, and heard other Mysteries of the Gospel, and never were so affected!
and it was the means of the Conversion of his Soul. O how often have you read that Chapter, and herd other Mysteres of the Gospel, and never were so affected!
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When the Lord hath a purpose to do good unto a Soul, the Lord lets out something of the great Mysteries that are revealed in the Word of God.
When the Lord hath a purpose to do good unto a Soul, the Lord lets out something of the great Mysteres that Are revealed in the Word of God.
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I have heard of a Godly man, a great Scholar, being in his Study at a time,
I have herd of a Godly man, a great Scholar, being in his Study At a time,
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and very serious in the Contemplation of the Glory of God, as it did shine in Arts and Sciences; For indeed several Arts are no other than several beams of God's Wisdome,
and very serious in the Contemplation of the Glory of God, as it did shine in Arts and Sciences; For indeed several Arts Are no other than several beams of God's Wisdom,
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and considering of that, he was so taken, that he fell upon his Face: Surely now these glorious Mysteries are far more dreadful to make us to fall down,
and considering of that, he was so taken, that he fell upon his Face: Surely now these glorious Mysteres Are Far more dreadful to make us to fallen down,
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and adore, and tremble before the Lord.
and adore, and tremble before the Lord.
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It will be the great work of the Saints and Angels in Heaven to stand and admire at those glorious Mysteries of the Gospel. The Soul doth not only tremble at the strictness there is in God's Word,
It will be the great work of the Saints and Angels in Heaven to stand and admire At those glorious Mysteres of the Gospel. The Soul does not only tremble At the strictness there is in God's Word,
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but at the dreadful Mysteries that there are contained in the Word of God.
but At the dreadful Mysteres that there Are contained in the Word of God.
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Eighthly; And further, A gracious Heart trembles at the Word, because it finds it very full of efficacy and quickness;Eighthly; And further, A gracious Heart trembles At the Word, Because it finds it very full of efficacy and quickness;
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It is a Word that is as a two-edged Sword, very lively wheresoever it comes, in Heb. 4.12,
It is a Word that is as a two-edged Sword, very lively wheresoever it comes, in Hebrew 4.12,
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and so on, For the Word of God is quick and powerful, sharper than any two-edged Sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of Soul and Spirit,
and so on, For the Word of God is quick and powerful, sharper than any two-edged Sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of Soul and Spirit,
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and of the Joynts and Marrow, and is a discerner of the Thoughts and Intents of the Heart, &c. The Word of God is lively in Operation, it doth work the Soul with abundance of quickness one way or other; to Heaven or Hell;and of the Joints and Marrow, and is a discerner of the Thoughts and Intents of the Heart, etc. The Word of God is lively in Operation, it does work the Soul with abundance of quickness one Way or other; to Heaven or Hell;
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and that makes it a Word to be trembled at.
and that makes it a Word to be trembled At.
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It is not with people after the Word comes with Power to them as it was before:
It is not with people After the Word comes with Power to them as it was before:
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In the daies of Ignorance God winks, and therefore you shall find in the very first Commission that Christ gives unto his Apostles to go and preach: Go you, saith he, and Preach the Gospel to every Creature;
In the days of Ignorance God winks, and Therefore you shall find in the very First Commission that christ gives unto his Apostles to go and preach: Go you, Says he, and Preach the Gospel to every Creature;
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he that believeth shall be saved; he that believeth not, shall be damned. You see how quick Christ is;he that Believeth shall be saved; he that Believeth not, shall be damned. You see how quick christ is;
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If they will come in and believe, they shall be saved, the greatest Sinner of all;
If they will come in and believe, they shall be saved, the greatest Sinner of all;
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go to the wickedest Sinner, if he will come in, he shall be saved; if not, he shall be damned.
go to the wickedest Sinner, if he will come in, he shall be saved; if not, he shall be damned.
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The Lord deals with abundance of quickness with those that live under the powerful Ministry of the Word:
The Lord deals with abundance of quickness with those that live under the powerful Ministry of the Word:
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Therefore, when John Baptist comes to preach, Now, saith he, is the Ax laid to the root of the Tree;
Therefore, when John Baptist comes to preach, Now, Says he, is the Ax laid to the root of the Tree;
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why now? why not before? why now there is come a John Baptist among the People,
why now? why not before? why now there is come a John Baptist among the People,
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now they come to have opened to them their Natural Condition, and now do they feel the Word speaking to their very Consciences,
now they come to have opened to them their Natural Condition, and now do they feel the Word speaking to their very Consciences,
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and if they submit not now, Now is the Ax laid to the root of the Trees:
and if they submit not now, Now is the Ax laid to the root of the Trees:
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They must not think to go so long as they did before;
They must not think to go so long as they did before;
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perhaps they were old Drunkards, old Swearers, and they escap'd long, but they must not think to escape so long now:
perhaps they were old Drunkards, old Swearers, and they escaped long, but they must not think to escape so long now:
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And therefore you know the Apostle saith, The Word is either the savour of life unto life,
And Therefore you know the Apostle Says, The Word is either the savour of life unto life,
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or else the savour of death unto death, 2 Cor. 2.16. This seems to have some difficulty in it, and therefore we shall a little open it unto you:or Else the savour of death unto death, 2 Cor. 2.16. This seems to have Some difficulty in it, and Therefore we shall a little open it unto you:
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He doth not say, That Death comes to one, and Life to another, but the Savour of Death, and the Savour of Life.
He does not say, That Death comes to one, and Life to Another, but the Savour of Death, and the Savour of Life.
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The meaning is this, It is taken from those things that are so full of spirit and efficacy,
The meaning is this, It is taken from those things that Are so full of Spirit and efficacy,
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as the very Savour is enough to work Life or Death.
as the very Savour is enough to work Life or Death.
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If one should come to see a Medicine that the very Savour of it were enough to raise one from Death to Life, we would say it were a very quick thing, it were very full of Spirits;
If one should come to see a Medicine that the very Savour of it were enough to raise one from Death to Life, we would say it were a very quick thing, it were very full of Spirits;
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Why, the Word is so full of quickness, that if it be relisht it brings life, the very Savour of it;
Why, the Word is so full of quickness, that if it be relished it brings life, the very Savour of it;
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if not, it is the Savour of death unto death.
if not, it is the Savour of death unto death.
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Ambrose upon the Text hath this Phrase, They receive the Word as the Plague, if they do not obey it; Ambrose upon the Text hath this Phrase, They receive the Word as the Plague, if they do not obey it;
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The Plague, the very savour of it is enough to bring Death:
The Plague, the very savour of it is enough to bring Death:
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So the Word of God, if it be not obeyed, it turns to be as a Plague to wicked and ungodly men,
So the Word of God, if it be not obeyed, it turns to be as a Plague to wicked and ungodly men,
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and the very savour of it doth destroy them.
and the very savour of it does destroy them.
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This is to be understood, that when I come to hear the Word, I come to hear that that hath so much quickness in it, that every Sermon I come to hear, I must expect to be nearer Heaven, or nearer Hell:
This is to be understood, that when I come to hear the Word, I come to hear that that hath so much quickness in it, that every Sermon I come to hear, I must expect to be nearer Heaven, or nearer Hell:
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You have come to hear a Sermon and gone away carelesly, making no account of it,
You have come to hear a Sermon and gone away carelessly, making no account of it,
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nor calling thy self to an account;
nor calling thy self to an account;
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What, am I nearer Heaven by this Sermon I have heard this day, than I was before? Certainly if thou art not, thou art nearer hell.
What, am I nearer Heaven by this Sermon I have herd this day, than I was before? Certainly if thou art not, thou art nearer hell.
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Ninthly; Further, It trembles at the Word, because it sees that the Word doth cast all men for their Eternal Estate;Ninthly; Further, It trembles At the Word, Because it sees that the Word does cast all men for their Eternal Estate;
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if you would know how it shall be with you to Eternity, if you would but look into the Word,
if you would know how it shall be with you to Eternity, if you would but look into the Word,
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and attend upon that, you may know it:
and attend upon that, you may know it:
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For the Word hath in it, that that doth cast every Child of Man for Eternity:
For the Word hath in it, that that does cast every Child of Man for Eternity:
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Now there is a great deal of Reverence to be given to the Word.
Now there is a great deal of reverence to be given to the Word.
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If a Prisoner comes to be cast for for his Life, he looks upon those that are in Power with a trembling heart,
If a Prisoner comes to be cast for for his Life, he looks upon those that Are in Power with a trembling heart,
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though he knows himself not to be guilty, and hopes the Jury will give a good Verdict; I but when he looks upon the Jury, These are the men that must cast me for my Life, he cannot but tremble:
though he knows himself not to be guilty, and hope's the Jury will give a good Verdict; I but when he looks upon the Jury, These Are the men that must cast me for my Life, he cannot but tremble:
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So if you do but understand what the Infinite Consequence of an Eternal Estate is, you cannot but tremble at it:
So if you do but understand what the Infinite Consequence of an Eternal Estate is, you cannot but tremble At it:
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When you take up the Book of God, this is the Book that must cast me for my Eternal Estate,
When you take up the Book of God, this is the Book that must cast me for my Eternal Estate,
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therefore it is a Word to be trembled at.
Therefore it is a Word to be trembled At.
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Tenthly, Yea, and not only so, that it doth cast us here for Eternity, but it is a searching Word, that comes to search and examine us here, that doth search into the Inwards and Secrets of the Heart;Tenthly, Yea, and not only so, that it does cast us Here for Eternity, but it is a searching Word, that comes to search and examine us Here, that does search into the Inward and Secrets of the Heart;
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it divides between the Marrow and the Bones, and discovers the very inward Thoughts of the Heart.
it divides between the Marrow and the Bones, and discovers the very inward Thoughts of the Heart.
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A man that is wounded, if a Chirurgeon comes to search his wound, he looks upon him with a trembling heart.
A man that is wounded, if a Chirurgeon comes to search his wound, he looks upon him with a trembling heart.
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And many may speak it by their own Experience, O how often have I come to the Word of God,
And many may speak it by their own Experience, Oh how often have I come to the Word of God,
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and I have found God's Word searching to my very Heart, and getting to the quick, to my Soul, beyond all the dead flesh;
and I have found God's Word searching to my very Heart, and getting to the quick, to my Soul, beyond all the dead Flesh;
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and I have found all things discovered in my Soul before the Lord: And O what shaking falls upon Men for a long time after. In 1 Cor. 14.25.
and I have found all things discovered in my Soul before the Lord: And Oh what shaking falls upon Men for a long time After. In 1 Cor. 14.25.
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And thus are the Secrets of his Heart made manifest, and so falling down on his face he will worship God, And thus Are the Secrets of his Heart made manifest, and so falling down on his face he will worship God,
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and report that God is in you of a truth. and report that God is in you of a truth.
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It's spoken here of a poor ignorant man, that shall came into a Congregation, and he looks about and admires what the matter is,
It's spoken Here of a poor ignorant man, that shall Come into a Congregation, and he looks about and admires what the matter is,
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but at length he finds that the Secrets of his Heart are made manifest;
but At length he finds that the Secrets of his Heart Are made manifest;
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upon that he falls down with Reverence of God, and worships God, and saith, Verily God is among this People:
upon that he falls down with reverence of God, and worships God, and Says, Verily God is among this People:
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So it is with many a Man and Womans heart, when they come to hear the Word, they come with carnal and vain Hearts;
So it is with many a Man and Woman's heart, when they come to hear the Word, they come with carnal and vain Hearts;
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but when they have found that the Word comes to ransack them, and gets into them,
but when they have found that the Word comes to ransack them, and gets into them,
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and grapples with them, and meets with all that inward and secret distemper of their Spirits, they are made to fall down before the Word,
and grapples with them, and meets with all that inward and secret distemper of their Spirits, they Are made to fallen down before the Word,
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and to say, Verily God is in this Word.
and to say, Verily God is in this Word.
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This will make the Sinner to fall down, and a gracious Heart hath found this effect upon the Word.
This will make the Sinner to fallen down, and a gracious Heart hath found this Effect upon the Word.
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11. Lastly, A gracious Heart trembles at God's Word, because it sees it is the Word that must be opened, to judg it at the great Day:
11. Lastly, A gracious Heart trembles At God's Word, Because it sees it is the Word that must be opened, to judge it At the great Day:
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It doth cast the Soul here, and searches the Inwards of the Soul here, and it will be one of the Books that must be opened at the great Day to judg all flesh: In Joh. 12.48. He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my Words, hath one that judgeth him:
It does cast the Soul Here, and Searches the Inward of the Soul Here, and it will be one of the Books that must be opened At the great Day to judge all Flesh: In John 12.48. He that rejecteth me, and receives not my Words, hath one that Judgeth him:
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the Word that I have spoken, the same shall judg him in the last Day. the Word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last Day.
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The Words that now you hear shall be called all over again, every Sermon that you have heard, every Truth that God hath caused to come to your Consciences shall be called over again,
The Words that now you hear shall be called all over again, every Sermon that you have herd, every Truth that God hath caused to come to your Consciences shall be called over again,
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and shall judg you at the great Day.
and shall judge you At the great Day.
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Now if you look upon the Word as that which shall judg you at the great Day, it cannot but make you to tremble.
Now if you look upon the Word as that which shall judge you At the great Day, it cannot but make you to tremble.
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O now, If a gracious Heart, sees so much in the Word of God as hath been opened,
O now, If a gracious Heart, sees so much in the Word of God as hath been opened,
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surely there is cause enough that it should tremble at the Word of God. We must not condemn those that tremble;
surely there is cause enough that it should tremble At the Word of God. We must not condemn those that tremble;
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You do not, others do, do not wonder: God hath made them to see that which he hath not made you to see;
You do not, Others do, do not wonder: God hath made them to see that which he hath not made you to see;
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But when the time of God's Love is come to your Souls, you shall see it too.
But when the time of God's Love is come to your Souls, you shall see it too.
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A word or two of Application.
A word or two of Application.
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If this be so, O then you might see First, How little of the Word of God you have understood all this while!
If this be so, Oh then you might see First, How little of the Word of God you have understood all this while!
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O how little have I seen of all this that hath been opened! but there is some that see, whatsoever you do.
O how little have I seen of all this that hath been opened! but there is Some that see, whatsoever you do.
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Sometimes great Scholars do not see this, men of great parts: I but perhaps some poor Servant doth:
Sometime great Scholars do not see this, men of great parts: I but perhaps Some poor Servant does:
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I thank thee, O Father, Lord of Heaven and Earth, (saith Christ) that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, I thank thee, Oh Father, Lord of Heaven and Earth, (Says christ) that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent,
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and hast revealed them unto Babes. and hast revealed them unto Babes.
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Now if you find that God hath wrought these things upon your hearts, and your hearts tremble at his Word, bless God for it:
Now if you find that God hath wrought these things upon your hearts, and your hearts tremble At his Word, bless God for it:
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And this may help thee much in other Fears, that thou dost fear. O we fear malicious Men, what they can do!
And this may help thee much in other Fears, that thou dost Fear. O we Fear malicious Men, what they can do!
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I but if thou fearest Gods Word, thou needst fear nothing else.
I but if thou Fearest God's Word, thou Needest Fear nothing Else.
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O but I have a great deal of Sinfulness and Wickedness in my Heart, and I find that I do not what God's Word requires;
O but I have a great deal of Sinfulness and Wickedness in my Heart, and I find that I do not what God's Word requires;
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This may help thee with Comfort against all thy weakness, though thou dost not what the Word requires;
This may help thee with Comfort against all thy weakness, though thou dost not what the Word requires;
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yet God knows thou hast a heart that obeys his Word in one thing as well as in another:
yet God knows thou hast a heart that obeys his Word in one thing as well as in Another:
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The Lord accepts thy trembling, though thou hast not an ability to perform, Those that feared the Lord, spake often one to another:
The Lord accepts thy trembling, though thou hast not an ability to perform, Those that feared the Lord, spoke often one to Another:
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Then there was a Book of Remembrance before God, and saith God, I will spare him as a man spareth his only Child that serves him.
Then there was a Book of Remembrance before God, and Says God, I will spare him as a man spares his only Child that serves him.
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Dost thou fear God, now thou hast a Promise, that though thou hast many weaknesses, yet God will spare thee as one spares his only Child that serves him.
Dost thou Fear God, now thou hast a Promise, that though thou hast many Weaknesses, yet God will spare thee as one spares his only Child that serves him.
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Secondly, There are a great many Branches of Consolation. Certainly, If thou dost tremble at God's Word thou shalt be comforted;Secondly, There Are a great many Branches of Consolation. Certainly, If thou dost tremble At God's Word thou shalt be comforted;
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though perhaps thou dost not yet find Comfort:
though perhaps thou dost not yet find Comfort:
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yet if the Word of God can make thy Heart to tremble, it will comfort thee, wait for it.
yet if the Word of God can make thy Heart to tremble, it will Comfort thee, wait for it.
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There is as much comfort in the Word of God for thy Soul, as there was terrour,
There is as much Comfort in the Word of God for thy Soul, as there was terror,
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and for that look into the Chapter where my Text is, ver. 2. I will look to him that trembles.
and for that look into the Chapter where my Text is, ver. 2. I will look to him that trembles.
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Well, what shall become of them, v. 5. Hear the Word of the Lord ye that tremble at his Word:
Well, what shall become of them, v. 5. Hear the Word of the Lord you that tremble At his Word:
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God comes over it again, because He doth so love it.
God comes over it again, Because He does so love it.
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Are there any poor Creatures whose Conscience can witness, Now the Lord knows, though I have many weaknesses,
are there any poor Creatures whose Conscience can witness, Now the Lord knows, though I have many Weaknesses,
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yet the Lord hath struck the awe and fear of his Word into my Heart:
yet the Lord hath struck the awe and Fear of his Word into my Heart:
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Your Brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my Name sake, said, Let the Lord be glorified; Your Brothers that hated you, that cast you out for my Name sake, said, Let the Lord be glorified;
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But he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed. But he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.
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Why doth he speak of this Comfort, why doth he speak thus, Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my Name sake, said, Let the Lord be glorified? There were some among these people that were very Tender-Conscienced,
Why does he speak of this Comfort, why does he speak thus, Your brothers that hated you, that cast you out for my Name sake, said, Let the Lord be glorified? There were Some among these people that were very Tender-Conscienced,
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and dar'd not do such things as others did, & therfore their Brethren did hate them,
and dared not do such things as Others did, & Therefore their Brothers did hate them,
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and their Brethren did cast them out; and not only notorious wicked men, but they said, Let the Lord be glorified;
and their Brothers did cast them out; and not only notorious wicked men, but they said, Let the Lord be glorified;
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O we desire God's Glory as well as you; They said, let the Lord be glorified, and yet cast out their Brethren:
O we desire God's Glory as well as you; They said, let the Lord be glorified, and yet cast out their Brothers:
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I but the Lord would comfort those that were cast out, which trembled at his Word,
I but the Lord would Comfort those that were cast out, which trembled At his Word,
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and dar'd not yeeld to those things that others did.
and dared not yield to those things that Others did.
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Is it not so, my Brethren, at this very day now, There were some would yield to any thing to save their estates,
Is it not so, my Brothers, At this very day now, There were Some would yield to any thing to save their estates,
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and that they might not be brought to trouble.
and that they might not be brought to trouble.
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I but there were others that did tremble at God's Word, and would venture any thing rather than go against the Word of God in any one particular.
I but there were Others that did tremble At God's Word, and would venture any thing rather than go against the Word of God in any one particular.
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Now these were cast into Prison, and with this pretence, Let God be glorified. Now hear you this, He shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed:
Now these were cast into Prison, and with this pretence, Let God be glorified. Now hear you this, He shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed:
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O how hath this been fulfilled. Those proud persons that were so cruel in their oppression, and cast out their Brethren;
Oh how hath this been fulfilled. Those proud Persons that were so cruel in their oppression, and cast out their Brothers;
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yet those that were faithful, they gave up all, and committed their Cause to God:
yet those that were faithful, they gave up all, and committed their Cause to God:
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but within a little time how hath God appeared to our Joy, and to their shame.
but within a little time how hath God appeared to our Joy, and to their shame.
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The fulfilling of this one Scripture should make us in love with the Word of God:
The fulfilling of this one Scripture should make us in love with the Word of God:
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How many of our Fore-fathers that did tremble at God's Word, and did suffer much Persecution,
How many of our Forefathers that did tremble At God's Word, and did suffer much Persecution,
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if they were but now alive to see this one thing fulfilled, it would be enough to make them stand amazed,
if they were but now alive to see this one thing fulfilled, it would be enough to make them stand amazed,
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and acknowledg the Goodness of God, and cry out, O the Word of the Lord is good, the Lord is faithful in all his Promises.
and acknowledge the goodness of God, and cry out, Oh the Word of the Lord is good, the Lord is faithful in all his Promises.
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And whatsoever hereafter should be imposed upon you, if you should have any thing imposed upon you, that the Word of God will not make good, have a care;
And whatsoever hereafter should be imposed upon you, if you should have any thing imposed upon you, that the Word of God will not make good, have a care;
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One that trembles at God's Word dares not do any thing but what God's Word bears him out in:
One that trembles At God's Word dares not do any thing but what God's Word bears him out in:
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This will not be enough for you to say hereafter at the great Day of Jesus Christ, Such and such great men did so and so,
This will not be enough for you to say hereafter At the great Day of jesus christ, Such and such great men did so and so,
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and they commanded me, or perswaded me, and I followed their Commands or Examples: But now one that trembles at the Word of the Lord will not do so.
and they commanded me, or persuaded me, and I followed their Commands or Examples: But now one that trembles At the Word of the Lord will not do so.
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And surely the Lord hath some Objects in this Congregation that do tremble at the Word;
And surely the Lord hath Some Objects in this Congregation that do tremble At the Word;
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I see it apparently for the present, that serious intention of yours unto the Word of the Lord which is delivered, doth apparently shew it.
I see it apparently for the present, that serious intention of yours unto the Word of the Lord which is Delivered, does apparently show it.
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Well, God looks upon those Families, and those men in a Parish that will give such good Examples, that shall make it appear to others that their hearts are taken with the Authority of the Word of God.
Well, God looks upon those Families, and those men in a Parish that will give such good Examples, that shall make it appear to Others that their hearts Are taken with the authority of the Word of God.
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Whensoever you come to hear, do not hear it as the word of men, but as the Word of God.
Whensoever you come to hear, do not hear it as the word of men, but as the Word of God.
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Though it seem to be harsh to you, O it comes for your good;
Though it seem to be harsh to you, Oh it comes for your good;
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and there is cause you should do so, it is the Word from whence you had your Life, that's the Immortal Seed of the Word by which you are begotten:
and there is cause you should do so, it is the Word from whence you had your Life, that's the Immortal Seed of the Word by which you Are begotten:
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If your Souls are begotten to God, it was by the Word:
If your Souls Are begotten to God, it was by the Word:
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I appeal to you, Either you are begotten again, or not? If you be begotten, it is the Word that hath begotten you,
I appeal to you, Either you Are begotten again, or not? If you be begotten, it is the Word that hath begotten you,
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and it is that that is the Object of your Faith, for your Souls, and Eternal estate;
and it is that that is the Object of your Faith, for your Souls, and Eternal estate;
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surely that must needs be reverenced by you. Again, The Word is that which must be the ground of all your Prayers;
surely that must needs be reverenced by you. Again, The Word is that which must be the ground of all your Prayers;
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whensoever you pray to God, and do not ground your Prayers upon the Word, it is but to little purpose;
whensoever you pray to God, and do not ground your Prayers upon the Word, it is but to little purpose;
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saith David, Have mercy upon me according to thy Word. Again, The Word is that which must be she comfort of you in your Affliction,
Says David, Have mercy upon me according to thy Word. Again, The Word is that which must be she Comfort of you in your Affliction,
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therefore you had need reverence it now.
Therefore you had need Reverence it now.
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Yea, If ever your Souls be saved, it must be the Word that must save you;
Yea, If ever your Souls be saved, it must be the Word that must save you;
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therefore take heed how you despise it. O it will lie upon your Conscience most dreadfully, both upon your Sick-bed and Death-bed!
Therefore take heed how you despise it. O it will lie upon your Conscience most dreadfully, both upon your Sickbed and Deathbed!
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O fear the Word of God now! Yea, you will say, We will fear the Word of God;
O Fear the Word of God now! Yea, you will say, We will Fear the Word of God;
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but is every thing that a man speaks the Word of God? If we were sure it were God's Word,
but is every thing that a man speaks the Word of God? If we were sure it were God's Word,
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then we would yield unto it, but we know one Man is of one Opinion, and another of another.
then we would yield unto it, but we know one Man is of one Opinion, and Another of Another.
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But to that I answer, When any thing comes in God's Name, do not slightly cast it off,
But to that I answer, When any thing comes in God's Name, do not slightly cast it off,
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but try it, and examine it:
but try it, and examine it:
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Suppose one should come to you with the Broad-Seal, will you say, I do not know it to be the Broad-seal,
Suppose one should come to you with the Broad-Seal, will you say, I do not know it to be the Broadseal,
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therefore I will not yield obedience to it? it may cost you your estates then,
Therefore I will not yield Obedience to it? it may cost you your estates then,
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yea that which is near and dear unto you:
yea that which is near and dear unto you:
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So, that that comes out in the Name of God, do not slightly cast it off,
So, that that comes out in the Name of God, do not slightly cast it off,
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but yield so far unto it as to examine it, search the Scriptures, try whether it be according to the Divine Rule yea or no.
but yield so Far unto it as to examine it, search the Scriptures, try whither it be according to the Divine Rule yea or no.
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I knew a Gentleman that when he came home once from a Sermon, saith he, Well, If this be true that this Minister saies, we are in an ill Case;
I knew a Gentleman that when he Come home once from a Sermon, Says he, Well, If this be true that this Minister Says, we Are in an ill Case;
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Now wo to that man whose chief comfort lies upon this false ground, that he hopes that which he hears out of the Word is not the Word.
Now woe to that man whose chief Comfort lies upon this false ground, that he hope's that which he hears out of the Word is not the Word.
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O that Man is in a miserable case that hath no other ground for his comfort.
O that Man is in a miserable case that hath no other ground for his Comfort.
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But further, you will say, Will you have us take in all that is delivered? No not so;
But further, you will say, Will you have us take in all that is Delivered? No not so;
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They are commended in the Acts forsearching whether those things were so or no which Paul delivered unto them:
They Are commended in the Acts forsearching whither those things were so or not which Paul Delivered unto them:
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And it is a very good and commendable thing for a people to examine whether that, that is delivered by a Minister, be the Word of God or no.
And it is a very good and commendable thing for a people to examine whither that, that is Delivered by a Minister, be the Word of God or no.
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But you will say, Many of us are poor ignorant People.
But you will say, Many of us Are poor ignorant People.
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I would therefore speak to the most ignorant of all, to tell them, how they may come to know what is the Word of God, and what not.
I would Therefore speak to the most ignorant of all, to tell them, how they may come to know what is the Word of God, and what not.
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First, If thou wouldest know, be willing to come with a heart willing to yield to what thou dost know: in Joh. 7.17.First, If thou Wouldst know, be willing to come with a heart willing to yield to what thou dost know: in John 7.17.
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If any man will do his Will, be shall know of the Doctrine, whether it be of God, If any man will do his Will, be shall know of the Doctrine, whither it be of God,
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or whether I speak of my self. or whither I speak of my self.
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If there be a heart resigned up to God, to yield obedience, thou shalt know the Doctrine that is delivered,
If there be a heart resigned up to God, to yield Obedience, thou shalt know the Doctrine that is Delivered,
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whether it be of God or man; there is a Promise, O make use of it.
whither it be of God or man; there is a Promise, Oh make use of it.
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Then in the Second place, plead this Promise before the Lord, get alone, and cry to God,
Then in the Second place, plead this Promise before the Lord, get alone, and cry to God,
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and entreat the Lord that he would make it known to thee;
and entreat the Lord that he would make it known to thee;
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O go and pray to God, Lord, I hear such and such things spoken, and methinks they begin to come to my heart,
Oh go and pray to God, Lord, I hear such and such things spoken, and methinks they begin to come to my heart,
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but I am weak and ignorant; Lord if it be thy Word, cause it to come home to my heart. but I am weak and ignorant; Lord if it be thy Word, cause it to come home to my heart.
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Another Rule may be this, You that can read, Search the Scriptures, and go to your Neigbours,
another Rule may be this, You that can read, Search the Scriptures, and go to your Neighbours,
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and come to the Ministers, and labour to know the reason of things that are delivered to you:
and come to the Ministers, and labour to know the reason of things that Are Delivered to you:
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Thus it should be with the most ignorant men and women, and they cannot make any plea except they do thus,
Thus it should be with the most ignorant men and women, and they cannot make any plea except they do thus,
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except they come with hearts resigned up to God, and make use of all the means they can to come to understand the Word of God.
except they come with hearts resigned up to God, and make use of all the means they can to come to understand the Word of God.
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And when you come to Sermons to hear the Word, O labour to keep your hearts in a constant Trembling frame,
And when you come to Sermons to hear the Word, Oh labour to keep your hearts in a constant Trembling frame,
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and the Word that thou dost now tremble at will for ever hereafter comfort thy heart.
and the Word that thou dost now tremble At will for ever hereafter Comfort thy heart.
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SERMON. II. Isai. 66.2. And that tremble at my Word. May 26. 1644. I Shall not repeat any thing, but look back to some other things in this great and weighty Point, that doth so nearly concern us.
SERMON. II Isaiah 66.2. And that tremble At my Word. May 26. 1644. I Shall not repeat any thing, but look back to Some other things in this great and weighty Point, that does so nearly concern us.
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The Heart that trembles at God's Word, God looks upon with Affectation, it is very lovely in God's Eye.
The Heart that trembles At God's Word, God looks upon with Affectation, it is very lovely in God's Eye.
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I but you will say, The Devils they believe and tremble, Jam. 2.19.
I but you will say, The Devils they believe and tremble, Jam. 2.19.
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And herein they go beyond many wretched bold Sinners, of whom we shall speak after in the Application. We read likewise of Felix, that was a notorious wicked man, that he trembled at the Word, Acts 24.25.
And herein they go beyond many wretched bold Sinners, of whom we shall speak After in the Application. We read likewise of Felix, that was a notorious wicked man, that he trembled At the Word, Acts 24.25.
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And as he reasoned, that is, Paul reasoned of Temperance, Righteousness, and Judgment to come, Felix trembled. Felix was a Judge sat upon the Bench,And as he reasoned, that is, Paul reasoned of Temperance, Righteousness, and Judgement to come, Felix trembled. Felix was a Judge sat upon the Bench,
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and Paul a poor Prisoner at the Bar;
and Paul a poor Prisoner At the Bar;
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But Preaching of Righteousness, Temperance, and Judgment to come, he makes the Judge tremble upon the Bench. You may see what a Power there is in the Word;
But Preaching of Righteousness, Temperance, and Judgement to come, he makes the Judge tremble upon the Bench. You may see what a Power there is in the Word;
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and it is observable, in the verse before it is said, That Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the Faith in Christ.
and it is observable, in the verse before it is said, That Felix Come with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and herd him Concerning the Faith in christ.
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It is strange why his Wife is here named.
It is strange why his Wife is Here nam.
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I find that Interpreters have reference to the Jewish Story of those times, which tell us, That this Drusilla, Felix 's wife, was the wife of another man;
I find that Interpreters have Referente to the Jewish Story of those times, which tell us, That this Drusilla, Felix is wife, was the wife of Another man;
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and because Felix was a great man in Honour, she left her other Husband, and her Religion too, to marry with Felix; well now saith the Text, And as he reasoned of Righteousness, because he was a corrupt Judg,
and Because Felix was a great man in Honour, she left her other Husband, and her Religion too, to marry with Felix; well now Says the Text, And as he reasoned of Righteousness, Because he was a corrupt Judge,
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and Temperance, because that he was a Whoremaster, and Drusilla that was present was a vile, wicked, unclean woman,
and Temperance, Because that he was a Whoremaster, and Drusilla that was present was a vile, wicked, unclean woman,
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and therefore he doth reason of Temperance, speaks of those things that might come nearest to their Consciences: And of Judgment to come.
and Therefore he does reason of Temperance, speaks of those things that might come nearest to their Consciences: And of Judgement to come.
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To tell the Judg and his Dalilah that they must both stand before the Great God to answer one day:
To tell the Judge and his Delilah that they must both stand before the Great God to answer one day:
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As he to answer for his Injustice, so both he and she to answer for that filthiness in which they did live.
As he to answer for his Injustice, so both he and she to answer for that filthiness in which they did live.
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This shews the boldness of this Apostle: Though he were a Prisoner, yet to speak those things as would go to the quick of both those that he should speak unto,
This shows the boldness of this Apostle: Though he were a Prisoner, yet to speak those things as would go to the quick of both those that he should speak unto,
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and could not but know that he should provoke them both. It is said of Felix that he trembled;
and could not but know that he should provoke them both. It is said of Felix that he trembled;
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we do not read so of his Wife.
we do not read so of his Wife.
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For indeed that Sex, if they be given up to Uncleanness, they are the more hardened:
For indeed that Sex, if they be given up to Uncleanness, they Are the more hardened:
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he is forced to tremble at Paul 's Preaching, though a wicked and ungodly man.
he is forced to tremble At Paul is Preaching, though a wicked and ungodly man.
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You will say now, If the Devils tremble, and a Felix can tremble, then how is the point made out, That the heart that trembles at God's Word, is so acceptable in God's Eye;
You will say now, If the Devils tremble, and a Felix can tremble, then how is the point made out, That the heart that trembles At God's Word, is so acceptable in God's Eye;
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O a poor trembling heart may say, I am afraid that all my trembling and fear is but only at the threat of God's Word, I hear of Judgment that is to come,
Oh a poor trembling heart may say, I am afraid that all my trembling and Fear is but only At the threat of God's Word, I hear of Judgement that is to come,
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and I fear and tremble at that, and what's that, that's nothing. Answ. To that I answer, Nothing, yet that's something.
and I Fear and tremble At that, and what's that, that's nothing. Answer To that I answer, Nothing, yet that's something.
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For First, It is a Sign that the Word hath some power over your hearts more than it had before. Secondly, It is something.
For First, It is a Signen that the Word hath Some power over your hearts more than it had before. Secondly, It is something.
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For it is the right setting of Fear upon the right Object: and that's something;
For it is the right setting of fear upon the right Object: and that's something;
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but to set it upon the right Object, though there be not a gracious Principle to act it in that manner as it should be upon the Object.
but to Set it upon the right Object, though there be not a gracious Principle to act it in that manner as it should be upon the Object.
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Yea, and Thirdly, It is somewhat to tremble so;
Yea, and Thirdly, It is somewhat to tremble so;
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For it may prevent a great deal of Evil, it may keep you free from many Temptations,
For it may prevent a great deal of Evil, it may keep you free from many Temptations,
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even this trembling of thy Heart may strengthen thee against Temptations.
even this trembling of thy Heart may strengthen thee against Temptations.
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Fourthly, And it is somewhat farther, because it may be a Preparation for more good that God may intend towards them.Fourthly, And it is somewhat farther, Because it may be a Preparation for more good that God may intend towards them.
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Object. I but you will say, This may be, and yet no more. Object. I but you will say, This may be, and yet no more.
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Answ. Ay, but first know that there is none that hath Grace can be without this in some measure;Answer Ay, but First know that there is none that hath Grace can be without this in Some measure;
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Though some that have this, have no Grace, yet there is none hath Grace, but hath this. Object. You will say, Yes;
Though Some that have this, have no Grace, yet there is none hath Grace, but hath this. Object. You will say, Yes;
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Some may be brought to Christ, and never have Tremblings.
some may be brought to christ, and never have Tremblings.
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Answ. To that I Answer, When the Soul is brought to Christ, wherefore doth the Soul close with Christ;Answer To that I Answer, When the Soul is brought to christ, Wherefore does the Soul close with christ;
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when it believes in him and upon him, is it not that that dreadful breach between God and it may be made up in Christ the Mediator? and is the Soul sensible of this and not tremble? certainly it cannot but tremble:
when it believes in him and upon him, is it not that that dreadful breach between God and it may be made up in christ the Mediator? and is the Soul sensible of this and not tremble? Certainly it cannot but tremble:
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Therefore though it may be where Grace is not, yet where there is Grace this is.
Therefore though it may be where Grace is not, yet where there is Grace this is.
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Secondly, Know that this is the temper of Heart (and even thus far thou art gone) that God uses to work in those that He doth intend to work good in at last.Secondly, Know that this is the temper of Heart (and even thus Far thou art gone) that God uses to work in those that He does intend to work good in At last.
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Object. Ay, but you will say, That some may have this, and yet never be saved:Object. Ay, but you will say, That Some may have this, and yet never be saved:
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They may perish at last, and yet have so far a trembling at God's Word as to be afraid of the Threatnings there.
They may perish At last, and yet have so Far a trembling At God's Word as to be afraid of the Threatenings there.
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Answ. To that I Answer, Though its true, that there may be some trembling at the Threats in the Word of God,Answer To that I Answer, Though its true, that there may be Some trembling At the Treats in the Word of God,
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and yet the Soul may miscarry:
and yet the Soul may miscarry:
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And not only not for the present have Saving Grace, but it may be never come to have Saving Grace;
And not only not for the present have Saving Grace, but it may be never come to have Saving Grace;
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But yet know, that there is a great deal of difference between the trembling that God will bring unto good,
But yet know, that there is a great deal of difference between the trembling that God will bring unto good,
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and that that comes to nothing at last.
and that that comes to nothing At last.
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I shall shew you that, and then come to shew you what a true sanctified trembling at God's Word is.
I shall show you that, and then come to show you what a true sanctified trembling At God's Word is.
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But First, Even the trembling at God's threats:
But First, Even the trembling At God's Treats:
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There is a great deal of Difference, If you put but these four or five things together, that I am now speaking of, you shall see a great deal of Difference between the Fear that comes to nothing,
There is a great deal of Difference, If you put but these four or five things together, that I am now speaking of, you shall see a great deal of Difference between the fear that comes to nothing,
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and the Fear that God brings to somthing at last:
and the fear that God brings to something At last:
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Those therefore that have these five Notes, put them all together, it is such a trembling as I believe there never can be shewn an example of it,
Those Therefore that have these five Notes, put them all together, it is such a trembling as I believe there never can be shown an Exampl of it,
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but that it hath come to good at last.
but that it hath come to good At last.
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As First, When the Trembling (though for the present at the Threats of Gods Word, it is the greatest Fear of all, swallowes up all other Fears:) I mean in regard of the greatness of it.
As First, When the Trembling (though for the present At the Treats of God's Word, it is the greatest fear of all, Swallows up all other Fears:) I mean in regard of the greatness of it.
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There are two things that cause greatness of Fear in the Heart. First, The greatness of an Evil.
There Are two things that cause greatness of fear in the Heart. First, The greatness of an Evil.
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Secondly, That this Evil be hard to overcome. If the Evil be light, the Heart disregards it:Secondly, That this Evil be hard to overcome. If the Evil be Light, the Heart disregards it:
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Now if it be a great evil, yet if it may easily be avoided, the heart of man will slight it;
Now if it be a great evil, yet if it may Easily be avoided, the heart of man will slight it;
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but put these two together, a great Evil and very hard to avoid, now the Heart fears.
but put these two together, a great Evil and very hard to avoid, now the Heart fears.
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Now the Soul that is thus brought to trembling, to apprehend the breach between God and it,
Now the Soul that is thus brought to trembling, to apprehend the breach between God and it,
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and the evil of Sin, as the Word discovers it, to be the greatest evil of all;
and the evil of since, as the Word discovers it, to be the greatest evil of all;
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and now hath other manner of thoughts of the difficulty of making up of peace with God then ever formerly it had;
and now hath other manner of thoughts of the difficulty of making up of peace with God then ever formerly it had;
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the Word doth reveal to it, that it is a thing of infinite difficulty to make up peace with God:
the Word does reveal to it, that it is a thing of infinite difficulty to make up peace with God:
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and upon this ground it so fears and trembles, as it is above all other Fears and Trembling.
and upon this ground it so fears and trembles, as it is above all other Fears and Trembling.
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Secondly, (For we must not take any of these Signs alone) It is possest with great Fear so as it justifies God:Secondly, (For we must not take any of these Signs alone) It is possessed with great fear so as it Justifies God:
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And here comes in a special difference indeed, for if you take the greatness of it alone, perhaps it may be in some that may perish.
And Here comes in a special difference indeed, for if you take the greatness of it alone, perhaps it may be in Some that may perish.
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But if you put to it the other, That in this great Fear, when the Soul doth thus tremble at what things the Lord hath revealed to it in his Word, the Soul shall justifie God and his Word in all:
But if you put to it the other, That in this great fear, when the Soul does thus tremble At what things the Lord hath revealed to it in his Word, the Soul shall justify God and his Word in all:
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Though the Word speaks dreadful things against me, yet just is the Word of God,
Though the Word speaks dreadful things against me, yet just is the Word of God,
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and righteous is God in his Word ▪ The Soul falls down and justifies God in all that Severity that He doth reveal in his Word against those Sins, that this Soul is conscious to it self of:
and righteous is God in his Word ▪ The Soul falls down and Justifies God in all that Severity that He does reveal in his Word against those Sins, that this Soul is conscious to it self of:
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When the Heart comes to this, it indeed comes to be in a hopeful condition.
When the Heart comes to this, it indeed comes to be in a hopeful condition.
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Many there are which are forced to tremble, I but they fret against God, and repine against the Justice of God and of his Word:
Many there Are which Are forced to tremble, I but they fret against God, and repine against the justice of God and of his Word:
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But when the Lord strikes the Heart with Fear, and causeth the Soul to justifie Him and his Word,
But when the Lord strikes the Heart with fear, and Causes the Soul to justify Him and his Word,
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now the Soul is in a good way indeed.
now the Soul is in a good Way indeed.
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Thirdly, This Heart doth not only fear the Threats of God's wrath, but fears the evil of departure from God,Thirdly, This Heart does not only Fear the Treats of God's wrath, but fears the evil of departure from God,
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and the loss of the Presence of God, the loss of the enjoyment of Communion with God, to be for ever cast out from the Lord, never to see his Face,
and the loss of the Presence of God, the loss of the enjoyment of Communion with God, to be for ever cast out from the Lord, never to see his Face,
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and to enjoy any good in Him; this the Word reveals, and this the Soul trembles at, as well as at Hell.
and to enjoy any good in Him; this the Word reveals, and this the Soul trembles At, as well as At Hell.
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Many a carnal Heart may tremble when it hears of the threats of Hell; and of eternal Fire;
Many a carnal Heart may tremble when it hears of the Treats of Hell; and of Eternal Fire;
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but for the Heart to tremble at the apprehensions of God's departing from it, and of its rejection from the Holy and Blessed God:
but for the Heart to tremble At the apprehensions of God's departing from it, and of its rejection from the Holy and Blessed God:
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O it's a very good Sign when the Heart trembles at this.
Oh it's a very good Signen when the Heart trembles At this.
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Fourthly, The Heart doth so tremble at the Word of God as nothing can quiet it, nothing can ever satisfie it, but only Reconciliation with God.Fourthly, The Heart does so tremble At the Word of God as nothing can quiet it, nothing can ever satisfy it, but only Reconciliation with God.
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When there is nothing can satisfie the Heart that is struck with this Fear and Trembling,
When there is nothing can satisfy the Heart that is struck with this fear and Trembling,
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but Reconciliation with God himself, whatsoever God propounds unto it, it can never satisfie it:
but Reconciliation with God himself, whatsoever God propounds unto it, it can never satisfy it:
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Some perhaps in time of Sickness may tremble at God's Word, I but if they have health then they are quiet:
some perhaps in time of Sickness may tremble At God's Word, I but if they have health then they Are quiet:
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In Afflictions they tremble, but in Prosperity they are quiet;
In Afflictions they tremble, but in Prosperity they Are quiet;
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but the Heart that is struck with the Fear that God intends to bring it to good, will never be quiet with any thing but Reconciliation with God.
but the Heart that is struck with the fear that God intends to bring it to good, will never be quiet with any thing but Reconciliation with God.
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Fifthly, This Fear is that that doth not drive the heart from God, nor make it to go out to any shifting courses,Fifthly, This fear is that that does not drive the heart from God, nor make it to go out to any shifting courses,
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nor in Despair to fly from God:
nor in Despair to fly from God:
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But it is a Fear that brings the Heart unto God, that drives it to God powerfully:
But it is a fear that brings the Heart unto God, that drives it to God powerfully:
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The Fear and Trembling that causeth Despair in the Heart, or howsoever not to come into God's Presence, that's Fear that some Reprobates have, and may have;
The fear and Trembling that Causes Despair in the Heart, or howsoever not to come into God's Presence, that's fear that Some Reprobates have, and may have;
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But the Fear that drives the Heart to God, the greater that Fear, the more strongly is the Heart driven to God;
But the fear that drives the Heart to God, the greater that fear, the more strongly is the Heart driven to God;
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this is a good Sign that this Fear and trembling is right. So then put these five together.
this is a good Signen that this fear and trembling is right. So then put these five together.
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That thy Fear is the greatest Fear, that swallows up all other Fears. That thou dost justifie God in this thy Fear.
That thy fear is the greatest fear, that Swallows up all other Fears. That thou dost justify God in this thy fear.
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That thou dost fear the departure from God as well as the wrath of God. That nothing can quiet thee but Reconciliation.
That thou dost Fear the departure from God as well as the wrath of God. That nothing can quiet thee but Reconciliation.
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That this doth not drive thee from God, but drives thee to God.
That this does not drive thee from God, but drives thee to God.
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I say, Where can be ever shewn any example of any Soul that did miscarry in this Case? Though I will not say that this very thing is Saving Grace;
I say, Where can be ever shown any Exampl of any Soul that did miscarry in this Case? Though I will not say that this very thing is Saving Grace;
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But I will say, that there is no Example can be shown in Scripture, where this work hath been,
But I will say, that there is no Exampl can be shown in Scripture, where this work hath been,
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but the Lord hath gone further with the Soul. But still we have not shewn you what is the Trembling that is for the present so acceptable in the Eye of God:
but the Lord hath gone further with the Soul. But still we have not shown you what is the Trembling that is for the present so acceptable in the Eye of God:
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what is the true sanctified Trembling at the Word of God, that only a gracious Heart hath in him.
what is the true sanctified Trembling At the Word of God, that only a gracious Heart hath in him.
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To that I shall Answer in these Particulars;
To that I shall Answer in these Particulars;
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and indeed there is much in this point for our Edification, to understand the true sanctified work of Fear in the Heart,
and indeed there is much in this point for our Edification, to understand the true sanctified work of fear in the Heart,
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when the Soul fears God and his Word.
when the Soul fears God and his Word.
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What the true sanctified Fear of God and his Word is. First, It is a Fear that the Soul is active in: I beseech you observe it.
What the true sanctified fear of God and his Word is. First, It is a fear that the Soul is active in: I beseech you observe it.
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I mean by that thus, that it is not a forced Fear, a forced Trembling; but the Lord doth go further with the Heart than so.
I mean by that thus, that it is not a forced fear, a forced Trembling; but the Lord does go further with the Heart than so.
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The Soul hath an inward Principle in it that doth act this Fear;
The Soul hath an inward Principle in it that does act this fear;
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I mean thus, The Lord hath caused my Heart to see that in the Word which makes me tremble,
I mean thus, The Lord hath caused my Heart to see that in the Word which makes me tremble,
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and I am glad of it: I am glad that I know the Word, that ever it was revealed to me,
and I am glad of it: I am glad that I know the Word, that ever it was revealed to me,
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and that ever God did make me so apprehensive of it.
and that ever God did make me so apprehensive of it.
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The Heart now doth act in this, and accounts it a Mercy that this Word that causes it to fear and tremble was revealed to it;
The Heart now does act in this, and accounts it a Mercy that this Word that Causes it to Fear and tremble was revealed to it;
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it doth not think it an Evil and a Misery, as many people when they hear the Word that makes their hearts to tremble:
it does not think it an Evil and a Misery, as many people when they hear the Word that makes their hearts to tremble:
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they look upon it as a Plague to them, they cry out of the Word, and perhaps of the Ministers of it;
they look upon it as a Plague to them, they cry out of the Word, and perhaps of the Ministers of it;
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as those possest once cried out of Christ, Art thou come to torment us before our time? and they labour all they can to put off those Thoughts that may work this Fear upon their Hearts;
as those possessed once cried out of christ, Art thou come to torment us before our time? and they labour all they can to put off those Thoughts that may work this fear upon their Hearts;
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And they think that if they can but get out the Word from their Consciences that the Lord hath been pleased to dart into them by his Ministery, then they are safe.
And they think that if they can but get out the Word from their Consciences that the Lord hath been pleased to dart into them by his Ministry, then they Are safe.
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But they vex and fret that they cannot sleep quietly since they heard such a Man,
But they vex and fret that they cannot sleep quietly since they herd such a Man,
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nor eat and drink, nor go about their business quietly, therefore they account it their Bondage and Misery, that their Hearts are so sensible of the Word of God as they are.
nor eat and drink, nor go about their business quietly, Therefore they account it their Bondage and Misery, that their Hearts Are so sensible of the Word of God as they Are.
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But it is otherwise with a gracious Heart, the Lord is pleased to cause Fear and trembling in a Heart that is gracious,
But it is otherwise with a gracious Heart, the Lord is pleased to cause fear and trembling in a Heart that is gracious,
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and this Heart blesseth God that hath made him sensible of his Word, and thinks it as a Favour of God towards him,
and this Heart Blesses God that hath made him sensible of his Word, and thinks it as a Favour of God towards him,
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and therefore labours to maintain this Fear and Trembling within it, and gathers what Arguments it can to maintain this Fear in the Heart.
and Therefore labours to maintain this fear and Trembling within it, and gathers what Arguments it can to maintain this fear in the Heart.
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Ʋnite my heart to the Fear of thy Name: Ʋnite my heart to the fear of thy Name:
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You know it is the Prayer of David and of the Church, Lord thou hast been pleased to begin to cause me to see the Authority and Majesty of thy Word, I am afraid I shall lose this Fear, Lord unite my Heart to the Fear of thy Name, Lord implant this Fear of thine in my Heart;
You know it is the Prayer of David and of the Church, Lord thou hast been pleased to begin to cause me to see the authority and Majesty of thy Word, I am afraid I shall loose this fear, Lord unite my Heart to the fear of thy Name, Lord implant this fear of thine in my Heart;
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as it was said of Daniel, (that place that upon another occasion I made use of) c. 7. last ver.
as it was said of daniel, (that place that upon Another occasion I made use of) c. 7. last ver.
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My Cogitations much troubled me, and my Countenance changed in me, but I kept the matter in my heart. My Cogitations much troubled me, and my Countenance changed in me, but I kept the matter in my heart.
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I, this was a Sign of a gracious Heart in this case;
I, this was a Signen of a gracious Heart in this case;
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though the Case was otherwise than this we are now speaking of, yet it may be useful to us.
though the Case was otherwise than this we Are now speaking of, yet it may be useful to us.
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How few are there in this Congregation (almost in any Congregation) that do thus:
How few Are there in this Congregation (almost in any Congregation) that doe thus:
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It may be you come to hear what is delivered, and you cannot deny the truth of those things, they are spoken perhaps convincingly to you,
It may be you come to hear what is Delivered, and you cannot deny the truth of those things, they Are spoken perhaps convincingly to you,
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and upon that your Cogitations do trouble you, and your very Countenance is changed.
and upon that your Cogitations do trouble you, and your very Countenance is changed.
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Do you keep the matter in your Heart? No. Is it not rather your endeavour to put the matter out of your Heart? I remember I heard once of a very carnal wretched man, that accidentally hearing a Sermon,
Do you keep the matter in your Heart? No. Is it not rather your endeavour to put the matter out of your Heart? I Remember I herd once of a very carnal wretched man, that accidentally hearing a Sermon,
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and the Word came very close to him, saith he, I profess I could not get the Word out of my Conscience for a whole Week together that the man spake.
and the Word Come very close to him, Says he, I profess I could not get the Word out of my Conscience for a Whole Week together that the man spoke.
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Now a gracious Heart keeps it in its Conscience. Here's the right Trembling, when the Heart is active;
Now a gracious Heart keeps it in its Conscience. Here's the right Trembling, when the Heart is active;
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it is not a forced work, but the Soul doth gather in those truths.
it is not a forced work, but the Soul does gather in those truths.
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Secondly, As the Soul is active in it, so the Soul is made active by it:Secondly, As the Soul is active in it, so the Soul is made active by it:
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And there is very much in this, An Hypocrite that hath fear upon the hearing of the Word struck into it, such an one is sunk with the fear ordinarily;
And there is very much in this, an Hypocrite that hath Fear upon the hearing of the Word struck into it, such an one is sunk with the Fear ordinarily;
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if he doth not despair, yet he is discouraged, and dull'd with his Fear, and hath no heart to do any thing.
if he does not despair, yet he is discouraged, and dulled with his fear, and hath no heart to do any thing.
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But now the Fear of the Godly is such a Fear as doth enlarge their Souls unto God,
But now the fear of the Godly is such a fear as does enlarge their Souls unto God,
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and makes their Hearts active for God;
and makes their Hearts active for God;
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makes them fit for Duty, and not unfits them for it, as the Fear of the Hypocrite doth;
makes them fit for Duty, and not unfits them for it, as the fear of the Hypocrite does;
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and for that you have a very notable Text in Ezra 9.3.
and for that you have a very notable Text in Ezra 9.3.
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And when I heard this thing, I rent my garment, and my mantle, and pluckt off the hair of my head and of my beard, and sat down astonished. And when I herd this thing, I rend my garment, and my mantle, and plucked off the hair of my head and of my beard, and sat down astonished.
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See how the good Man was troubled, because the Word of the Lord it was disobeyed;
See how the good Man was troubled, Because the Word of the Lord it was disobeyed;
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The man was astonished and extreamly troubled:
The man was astonished and extremely troubled:
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Then, ver. 5. And at the Evening Sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness, and having rent my Garment and my Mantle, I fell upon my Knees,
Then, ver. 5. And At the Evening Sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness, and having rend my Garment and my Mantle, I fell upon my Knees,
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and spread out my Hands unto the Lord my God, and now makes a gracious Prayer:and spread out my Hands unto the Lord my God, and now makes a gracious Prayer:
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So that from thence, here's the Note that is of marvellous Use, That Souls which in a gracious manner are struck with the Fear of God and of his Word, this doth not hinder them in Duty, but doth enlarge them:
So that from thence, here's the Note that is of marvellous Use, That Souls which in a gracious manner Are struck with the fear of God and of his Word, this does not hinder them in Duty, but does enlarge them:
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It enlarges the Heart, and it makes the Heart so much the more active for God;
It enlarges the Heart, and it makes the Heart so much the more active for God;
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more active than it was before: For those two may stand together, Fear and Inlargement. In Jer. 33.9. And they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness, and for all the prosperity that I promise unto it. But in Isa. 60.5. we have both expressions together, Fear and Enlargement.
more active than it was before: For those two may stand together, fear and Enlargement. In Jer. 33.9. And they shall Fear and tremble for all the Goodness, and for all the Prosperity that I promise unto it. But in Isaiah 60.5. we have both expressions together, fear and Enlargement.
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Now when these two are together, when the Heart is struck with the Fear of God,
Now when these two Are together, when the Heart is struck with the fear of God,
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and yet it hath enlargement at the same time, and by it is made active and fit for service, this is a Sign of a gracious Trembling that God doth so accept of:
and yet it hath enlargement At the same time, and by it is made active and fit for service, this is a Signen of a gracious Trembling that God does so accept of:
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God doth not so much regard the horror that is in Mens Spirits that doth dull men, sink them,
God does not so much regard the horror that is in Men's Spirits that does dull men, sink them,
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and makes them unfit for Service;
and makes them unfit for Service;
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but that which doth enlarge them and make them fit for Service, that's that which God doth so accept of.
but that which does enlarge them and make them fit for Service, that's that which God does so accept of.
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Thirdly, This gracious Trembling at God's Word, it is joyn'd with Love; it is a Fear and yet a Love:Thirdly, This gracious Trembling At God's Word, it is joined with Love; it is a fear and yet a Love:
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a mixture of Fear and Love together: It trembles at the Word, and yet it loves the Word;
a mixture of fear and Love together: It trembles At the Word, and yet it loves the Word;
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it will not be taken off from Hearing the Word, though it Tremble at it. It will join side with the Word if any man speak against it.
it will not be taken off from Hearing the Word, though it Tremble At it. It will join side with the Word if any man speak against it.
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It is ordinarily among men, that those that are most fear'd are never most loved, they hate those that they fear;
It is ordinarily among men, that those that Are most feared Are never most loved, they hate those that they Fear;
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but indeed an ingenuous disposition desires to beloved as well as to be feared.
but indeed an ingenuous disposition Desires to Beloved as well as to be feared.
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Now an Hypocrite may be brought to fear and tremble at the Word of God, I but he never loves it.
Now an Hypocrite may be brought to Fear and tremble At the Word of God, I but he never loves it.
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First, Fear and Love do not join together in them;First, fear and Love do not join together in them;
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They fear God's Word, but they hate it, and they wish that there were no such Word of God,
They Fear God's Word, but they hate it, and they wish that there were no such Word of God,
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and that it were not so strict and holy as it is:
and that it were not so strict and holy as it is:
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And that's as much as to say, that God were not so holy, which is as much as to say, I would there were no God at all:
And that's as much as to say, that God were not so holy, which is as much as to say, I would there were no God At all:
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And yet a wicked Heart is so in love with his Lusts, that rather than he should not have his Lusts, he would have no God at all:
And yet a wicked Heart is so in love with his Lustiest, that rather than he should not have his Lustiest, he would have no God At all:
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As we read of Ahab, he was brought to tremble, and yet he hated the Word of God, and the Prophet:
As we read of Ahab, he was brought to tremble, and yet he hated the Word of God, and the Prophet:
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That place is very famous concerning Ahab, in the 1 Kin. 22.8.
That place is very famous Concerning Ahab, in the 1 Kin. 22.8.
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where we have the Story of Ahab, when he was going to Ramoth Gilead; And the King of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, there is yet one man (Michaia, the Son of Imlah) by whom we may enquire of the Lord, but I hate him;
where we have the Story of Ahab, when he was going to Ramoth Gilead; And the King of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, there is yet one man (Michaiah, the Son of Imlah) by whom we may inquire of the Lord, but I hate him;
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for he doth not prophesie good concerning me, but evil: And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the King say so. for he does not prophesy good Concerning me, but evil: And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the King say so.
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I name this place, that I might compare it with the temper of Ahab 's heart in Chap. 21. Here Ahab professeth that there is one Prophet of the Lord,
I name this place, that I might compare it with the temper of Ahab is heart in Chap. 21. Here Ahab Professes that there is one Prophet of the Lord,
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but saith he, I hate him:
but Says he, I hate him:
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Now mark in the latter end of the Chap. when the Prophet came to him to speak the Word of the Lord, he was struck with Fear and Trembling,
Now mark in the latter end of the Chap. when the Prophet Come to him to speak the Word of the Lord, he was struck with fear and Trembling,
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for the Text saith, That when Ahab heard those words, that be rent his cloaths, and put sack-cloath upon his flesh, and fasted, and went softly.
for the Text Says, That when Ahab herd those words, that be rend his clothes, and put Sackcloth upon his Flesh, and fasted, and went softly.
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Is this the Ahab, he that was struck with the Word of God, and put on Sack-cloath,
Is this the Ahab, he that was struck with the Word of God, and put on sackcloth,
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and went softly, shaking and trembling at God's Word;
and went softly, shaking and trembling At God's Word;
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and yet in the next Chap. saith, There is one Prophet of the Lord, but I hate h m.
and yet in the next Chap. Says, There is one Prophet of the Lord, but I hate h m.
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Ahab did tremble before the Prophets of God, and yet hated them:Ahab did tremble before the prophets of God, and yet hated them:
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But a gracious Heart trembles at the Word of God, and yet loves it, and he rejoices at it as a good Word in particular unto him. That's a Third Proof.
But a gracious Heart trembles At the Word of God, and yet loves it, and he rejoices At it as a good Word in particular unto him. That's a Third Proof.
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Fourthly, True Fear and Trembling at the Word is that which will settle the Heart, and strengthen the Heart against all other Fears:Fourthly, True fear and Trembling At the Word is that which will settle the Heart, and strengthen the Heart against all other Fears:
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It will swallow up other Fears that are greater (that's before.) But that it hath a vertue in it to strengthen the Heart, to make it stand out against all other Fears, this is that that is the gracious Trembling at the Word.
It will swallow up other Fears that Are greater (that's before.) But that it hath a virtue in it to strengthen the Heart, to make it stand out against all other Fears, this is that that is the gracious Trembling At the Word.
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As now for instance, A Heart that trembles at the Word, though he was afraid then:
As now for instance, A Heart that trembles At the Word, though he was afraid then:
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Yet when it comes to outward Losses and Afflictions in the world, such a Heart is not much afraid there:
Yet when it comes to outward Losses and Afflictions in the world, such a Heart is not much afraid there:
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That place is famous in Habbak. 3. there you have a Prophet that had a very Trembling Heart at God's Word when he did hear it;
That place is famous in Habakkuk. 3. there you have a Prophet that had a very Trembling Heart At God's Word when he did hear it;
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for so you shall find it in Vers. 16. When I heard, my Belly trembled: my Lips quivered at the voice:
for so you shall find it in Vers. 16. When I herd, my Belly trembled: my Lips quivered At the voice:
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rottenness entered into my Bones, and I trembled in my self: Here you see, Trembled, quivered, rottenness entered into my bones. rottenness entered into my Bones, and I trembled in my self: Here you see, Trembled, quivered, rottenness entered into my bones.
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You will say, Surely Habakkuk was a very timerous man;
You will say, Surely Habakkuk was a very timorous man;
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but mark, you shall find that he was not a timerous Man, he was a Man of a stout and strong Spirit,
but mark, you shall find that he was not a timorous Man, he was a Man of a stout and strong Spirit,
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and this Trembling at Gods Word did strengthen his Spirit, and made him stout against all outward Afflictions in the world, ver. 17. Although the Figtree shall not blossom,
and this Trembling At God's Word did strengthen his Spirit, and made him stout against all outward Afflictions in the world, ver. 17. Although the Fig tree shall not blossom,
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neither shall fruit be in the Vines, the labour of the Olive shall fail, and the Fields shall yield no meat, the Flock shall be cut off from the Fold,
neither shall fruit be in the Vines, the labour of the Olive shall fail, and the Fields shall yield no meat, the Flock shall be Cut off from the Fold,
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and there shall be no Herd in the Stalls: and there shall be no Heard in the Stalls:
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that is, There shall be a dreadful Famine, and all things shall be in a dark dreadful condition,
that is, There shall be a dreadful Famine, and all things shall be in a dark dreadful condition,
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now his Heart that was taken with Fear so much before, fears none of these things:
now his Heart that was taken with fear so much before, fears none of these things:
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There's many of you that will not tremble at God's Word, but you will tremble at the fears of any loss;
There's many of you that will not tremble At God's Word, but you will tremble At the fears of any loss;
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you will tremble at Men, though not at the Word of God: But a true, gracious Trembling at God's Word, doth strengthen the Heart against other Fears;
you will tremble At Men, though not At the Word of God: But a true, gracious Trembling At God's Word, does strengthen the Heart against other Fears;
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and so it was with David in Psal. 119.161.
and so it was with David in Psalm 119.161.
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See how he was strengthened by fearing the Word of God, Princes have persecuted me without a cause,
See how he was strengthened by fearing the Word of God, Princes have persecuted me without a cause,
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but my heart standeth in awe of thy Word: but my heart Stands in awe of thy Word:
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As if he should say, This is that which shall help me, Princes set themselves against me,
As if he should say, This is that which shall help me, Princes Set themselves against me,
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and they persecute me without cause, but my heart shall stand in awe of thy Word, the Fear that there is of thy Word in my heart, shall make me that I will not fear all the Persecutions of the great Ones in the World.
and they persecute me without cause, but my heart shall stand in awe of thy Word, the fear that there is of thy Word in my heart, shall make me that I will not Fear all the Persecutions of the great Ones in the World.
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I stand in awe of thy Word, as if he should say, There are a Company of base-hearted, white-liver'd Wretches, that seem to be stout in other things,
I stand in awe of thy Word, as if he should say, There Are a Company of base-hearted, white-livered Wretches, that seem to be stout in other things,
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but when it comes to the Case of Persecution, they will yield to any thing:
but when it comes to the Case of Persecution, they will yield to any thing:
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But what is it that makes them do so? It is because their Hearts were never struck with the Fear of God's Word.
But what is it that makes them do so? It is Because their Hearts were never struck with the fear of God's Word.
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But I do not much fear:
But I do not much Fear:
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Why? Because I have another Fear in my Heart that strengthens me against that Fear:
Why? Because I have Another fear in my Heart that strengthens me against that fear:
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So that this Trembling at God's Word, it is that which will help the Soul against all other Tremblings.
So that this Trembling At God's Word, it is that which will help the Soul against all other Tremblings.
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And therefore by the way, Do not think it is a hard Lesson to teach you to tremble at God's Word:
And Therefore by the Way, Do not think it is a hard lesson to teach you to tremble At God's Word:
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What, doth he bring Fear to us? he brought Peace at first; No, It is the way to cure you of all base Fears.
What, does he bring fear to us? he brought Peace At First; No, It is the Way to cure you of all base Fears.
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If you will never fear man, nor losses, nor any affliction, nor trouble, then fear the Word of God, and tremble at that:
If you will never Fear man, nor losses, nor any affliction, nor trouble, then Fear the Word of God, and tremble At that:
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The more Fear there is of God's Word, the less fear of any creature in the world:
The more fear there is of God's Word, the less Fear of any creature in the world:
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It is the only way to free you from all Fears whatsoever.
It is the only Way to free you from all Fears whatsoever.
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Fifthly, Another Note is this, The true gracious Trembling at God's Word, it is joined with Joy:Fifthly, another Note is this, The true gracious Trembling At God's Word, it is joined with Joy:
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It is joined with Love (as before); but Joy that's a higher degree. There is in Sanctification of the Heart, a blessed mixture of Love and Joy.
It is joined with Love (as before); but Joy that's a higher degree. There is in Sanctification of the Heart, a blessed mixture of Love and Joy.
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As in Curious Works, there is Gold, and Silver, and Pearls together, and all makes it beautiful:
As in Curious Works, there is Gold, and Silver, and Pearls together, and all makes it beautiful:
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So the Grace of Sanctification is an enamel'd work: So Fear and Joy. You know the place in Psal. 2.11. Rejoice with trembling: The Soul trembles at the Word, and yet is glad that there is such a Word of God;
So the Grace of Sanctification is an enameled work: So fear and Joy. You know the place in Psalm 2.11. Rejoice with trembling: The Soul trembles At the Word, and yet is glad that there is such a Word of God;
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and he doth account the Word of God to be the Inheritance of the Soul. We have an excellent Scripture for that, That though the Word of God be that which strikes trembling,
and he does account the Word of God to be the Inheritance of the Soul. We have an excellent Scripture for that, That though the Word of God be that which strikes trembling,
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yet the Heart rejoyces in it: In Deuter. 33.2. the Text saith, From his right hand went a fiery Law:
yet the Heart rejoices in it: In Deuter 33.2. the Text Says, From his right hand went a fiery Law:
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But mark what follows in Ver. 40. Moses commanded us a Law, even the Inheritance of the Congregation of Jacob. What, A Fiery Law, and yet an Inheritance? Yes,
But mark what follows in Ver. 40. Moses commanded us a Law, even the Inheritance of the Congregation of Jacob. What, A Fiery Law, and yet an Inheritance? Yes,
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though it hath never so much Severity in it.
though it hath never so much Severity in it.
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Mark ver. 3. He commanded a fiery Law, and yet He loved the people: You must not think neither that a Minister Preaching things that seem to be dreadful to you;
Mark ver. 3. He commanded a fiery Law, and yet He loved the people: You must not think neither that a Minister Preaching things that seem to be dreadful to you;
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whereas they are only against such things, as you should account your enemies: You may not think that He doth not love you;
whereas they Are only against such things, as you should account your enemies: You may not think that He does not love you;
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Mark here, God gave a Fiery Law, and yet He loved them.
Mark Here, God gave a Fiery Law, and yet He loved them.
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They shall set with all Meekness, and Quietness, and Humility at thy Feet, and receive of thy Words;
They shall Set with all Meekness, and Quietness, and Humility At thy Feet, and receive of thy Words;
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Though it be a Fiery Law.
Though it be a Fiery Law.
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And then ver. 4. Moses commanded us a Law, even the Inheritance of the Congregation of Jacob. O though the Law be a fiery Law,
And then for. 4. Moses commanded us a Law, even the Inheritance of the Congregation of Jacob. O though the Law be a fiery Law,
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yet we account our Inheritance to be in our Law:
yet we account our Inheritance to be in our Law:
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And therefore those that would altogether take away the Law from us, would take away part of our Inheritance:
And Therefore those that would altogether take away the Law from us, would take away part of our Inheritance:
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Therefore Trembling and Joy may go together.
Therefore Trembling and Joy may go together.
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And a place, though not so full, yet more express than this we have in Psal. 119.162. I rejoice at thy Word, as one that findeth great spoil.
And a place, though not so full, yet more express than this we have in Psalm 119.162. I rejoice At thy Word, as one that finds great spoil.
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It may be if you should be travelling and meet with some great Booty, you would rejoice at that:
It may be if you should be traveling and meet with Some great Booty, you would rejoice At that:
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Why, a gracious Heart can rejoice at God's Word, as much as any man in the world can that findeth great Spoils:
Why, a gracious Heart can rejoice At God's Word, as much as any man in the world can that finds great Spoils:
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Therefore when we put you upon the Fearing of God's Word, we are not enemies to your Joy.
Therefore when we put you upon the Fearing of God's Word, we Are not enemies to your Joy.
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But the truth is, the only way to have true Joy, it is to tremble at the Word of God.
But the truth is, the only Way to have true Joy, it is to tremble At the Word of God.
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Sixthly, A Gracious Trembling it is an Habitual Trembling: A trembling of Heart that is habitual in the Heart, not at a sudden only.Sixthly, A Gracious Trembling it is an Habitual Trembling: A trembling of Heart that is habitual in the Heart, not At a sudden only.
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Many times God strikes some suddain flashes of Terror into the Hearts of Men and Women,
Many times God strikes Some sudden flashes of Terror into the Hearts of Men and Women,
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but they vanish and come to nothing.
but they vanish and come to nothing.
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But this Trembling at God's Word that the Lord doth so highly esteem of, It is a constant habitual Disposition of Soul;
But this Trembling At God's Word that the Lord does so highly esteem of, It is a constant habitual Disposition of Soul;
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It is not therefore only at some apprehensions of God's displeasure, but let God speak peace to the Soul (I beseech you observe this Note) let God speak never so much peace to this Soul,
It is not Therefore only At Some apprehensions of God's displeasure, but let God speak peace to the Soul (I beseech you observe this Note) let God speak never so much peace to this Soul,
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yet still it doth continue trembling at the Word of God: God's speaking peace to it doth not take away this disposition of Heart:
yet still it does continue trembling At the Word of God: God's speaking peace to it does not take away this disposition of Heart:
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When it hath the most quiet of ••nscience, yet then it continues trembling at the Word of God.
When it hath the most quiet of ••nscience, yet then it continues trembling At the Word of God.
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Many men will tremble at God's Word in time of their Sickness and Affliction; but let them have quiet, and outward peace and ease, then their trembling is gone.
Many men will tremble At God's Word in time of their Sickness and Affliction; but let them have quiet, and outward peace and ease, then their trembling is gone.
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But a gracious Heart trembles at the Word of God, even when it hath most quiet of Conscience;
But a gracious Heart trembles At the Word of God, even when it hath most quiet of Conscience;
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& it is an excellent Argument of Truth & Peace indeed, if you can find this when your Consciences are most quiet,
& it is an excellent Argument of Truth & Peace indeed, if you can find this when your Consciences Are most quiet,
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yet then your hearts do tremble at the Word of God. There is an excellent Scripture for this in Dan. 10.11.
yet then your hearts do tremble At the Word of God. There is an excellent Scripture for this in Dan. 10.11.
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And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: And he said unto me, Oh daniel, a man greatly Beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright:
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Here was a message of abundance of Mercy to Daniel, and the Lord by an Angel professed that Daniel was one greatly beloved: And the Lord sent his Angel to instruct him in his Will.
Here was a message of abundance of Mercy to daniel, and the Lord by an Angel professed that daniel was one greatly Beloved: And the Lord sent his Angel to instruct him in his Will.
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For mark, For unto thee am I now sent: And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling:
For mark, For unto thee am I now sent: And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling:
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For all this, though he had this testimony from God at this very time, That he was a man greatly beloved, and the Angel was sent to tell him, His Prayer was heard, and yet notwithstanding he stands trembling, he stands with reverence and fear before the Lord, to attend upon his Word.
For all this, though he had this testimony from God At this very time, That he was a man greatly Beloved, and the Angel was sent to tell him, His Prayer was herd, and yet notwithstanding he Stands trembling, he Stands with Reverence and Fear before the Lord, to attend upon his Word.
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Thus it will be with a gracious Heart, when there is the greatest testimony of God to it for acceptation,
Thus it will be with a gracious Heart, when there is the greatest testimony of God to it for acceptation,
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when it hath the most quiet in its Spirit, yet it comes to the Word, and stands trembling before it.
when it hath the most quiet in its Spirit, yet it comes to the Word, and Stands trembling before it.
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Seventhly, and Lastly, It is such a Fear as subdues the Heart to the power of the Word, subdues the Thoughts, the Opinion, the Conscience, the Will, the Affections to the power of the Word:Seventhly, and Lastly, It is such a fear as subdues the Heart to the power of the Word, subdues the Thoughts, the Opinion, the Conscience, the Will, the Affections to the power of the Word:
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Such a Fear as was struck into the heart o• •aul at his Conversion in Act. 9.6. here's a true trembling, He trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Whatsoever my Opinions have been heretofore, whatsoever my waies have been heretofore;
Such a fear as was struck into the heart o• •aul At his Conversion in Act. 9.6. here's a true trembling, He trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Whatsoever my Opinions have been heretofore, whatsoever my ways have been heretofore;
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What Stubborness and Stoutness there hath been in my Heart heretofore, Lord no more, no more, thou hast struck my Heart with Fear.
What Stubbornness and Stoutness there hath been in my Heart heretofore, Lord no more, no more, thou hast struck my Heart with fear.
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When God by his Word shall smite down the Heart of a Man or Woman,
When God by his Word shall smite down the Heart of a Man or Woman,
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and make them thus to tremble as Saul here did, and cry out, Lord what wilt thou have me to do? this is a gracious Trembling,
and make them thus to tremble as Saul Here did, and cry out, Lord what wilt thou have me to do? this is a gracious Trembling,
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and such as the Lord hath a special eye to, and regard of:
and such as the Lord hath a special eye to, and regard of:
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O such an one that thus trembles at the Word of God, is dear and precious in God's Eye.
Oh such an one that thus trembles At the Word of God, is dear and precious in God's Eye.
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Reasons why God doth so highly prize a trembling Heart.
Reasons why God does so highly prize a trembling Heart.
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But now, Why you will say, Hath the Lord such a special regard to this Trembling Heart?
But now, Why you will say, Hath the Lord such a special regard to this Trembling Heart?
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Why First, Because here's a disposition that doth glorifie God's Word.
Why First, Because here's a disposition that does Glorify God's Word.
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When men come and hear it with slight and vain Spirits, and can perhaps when they go away make Jests of it,
When men come and hear it with slight and vain Spirits, and can perhaps when they go away make Jests of it,
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and speak lightly of it, these do dishonour the Word of God; But when the Lord sees a company of poor Creatures coming to hear his Word,
and speak lightly of it, these do dishonour the Word of God; But when the Lord sees a company of poor Creatures coming to hear his Word,
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and tremble before it, at the apprehension of those Particulars that I opened to you,
and tremble before it, At the apprehension of those Particulars that I opened to you,
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now the Lord sees his Word to be honoured, and God loves to put much honour upon his Word Himself;
now the Lord sees his Word to be honoured, and God loves to put much honour upon his Word Himself;
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and therefore He loves those that shall put much honour upon his Word likewise. We read in Isaiah 42. that He loves to make his Law honourable:
and Therefore He loves those that shall put much honour upon his Word likewise. We read in Isaiah 42. that He loves to make his Law honourable:
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At the 21. v. The Lord is well pleased for his Righteousness sake, He will magnifie his Law, and make it honourable:
At the 21. v. The Lord is well pleased for his Righteousness sake, He will magnify his Law, and make it honourable:
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Let men make it as despicable as they will, yet God will make it honourable. Why the Lord loves to have his Law magnified and made honourable.
Let men make it as despicable as they will, yet God will make it honourable. Why the Lord loves to have his Law magnified and made honourable.
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I confess by Law is meant all God's Word, not the Law in opposition to the Gospel: Now as the Lord loves himself to magnifie it,
I confess by Law is meant all God's Word, not the Law in opposition to the Gospel: Now as the Lord loves himself to magnify it,
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and make it honourable, so He loves to see his Creatures to do it.
and make it honourable, so He loves to see his Creatures to do it.
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And art thou one that tremblest at God's Word? thou dost as it were help God in the great thing that He delights to do.
And art thou one that tremblest At God's Word? thou dost as it were help God in the great thing that He delights to do.
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When a company shall glorifie God's Word, as in another case we have it in the Acts, They glorified the Word of God, O the Lord loves that.
When a company shall Glorify God's Word, as in Another case we have it in the Acts, They glorified the Word of God, Oh the Lord loves that.
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Now this disposition of heart doth glorifie the Word of God, that is dearer to him than any thing but only his Son:
Now this disposition of heart does Glorify the Word of God, that is Dearer to him than any thing but only his Son:
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Heaven and Earth, saith Christ, shall pass away, but not one j•t or tittle of my Word shall pass away. Heaven and Earth, Says christ, shall pass away, but not one j•t or tittle of my Word shall pass away.
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Now thou that puttest honour upon God's Word, O thou art acceptable in God's Eye.
Now thou that puttest honour upon God's Word, Oh thou art acceptable in God's Eye.
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Secondly, This puts a great deal of Honour upon God, His Name is much sanctified in this disposition of Heart, here's honour put upon the Wisdom, the Soveraignty, the Majesty, the Authority, the Holiness of the Great God.Secondly, This puts a great deal of Honour upon God, His Name is much sanctified in this disposition of Heart, here's honour put upon the Wisdom, the Sovereignty, the Majesty, the authority, the Holiness of the Great God.
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Now the truth is, The Lord is more honoured by a Heart trembling at his Word,
Now the truth is, The Lord is more honoured by a Heart trembling At his Word,
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than by a Heart trembling at any glorious Manifestations of Himself in all his Works: As thus, Suppose the Lord should come and appear from Heaven in Glory, with Thunder,
than by a Heart trembling At any glorious Manifestations of Himself in all his Works: As thus, Suppose the Lord should come and appear from Heaven in Glory, with Thunder,
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and Ligtning, and Earthquake, and now should appear to you as He will at the great Day of Judgment,
and Lightning, and Earthquake, and now should appear to you as He will At the great Day of Judgement,
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and the Heavens departing like a Scroul, and the Firmament melting with fervent Heat; now perhaps all of you would tremble at the Great Day of Judgment.
and the Heavens departing like a Scroll, and the Firmament melting with fervent Heat; now perhaps all of you would tremble At the Great Day of Judgement.
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But certainly, My Brethren, for a Soul to tremble at God's Word, doth glorifie God more than the Glory that God shall have by Mens trembling at His glorious Manifestation at the Great Day.
But Certainly, My Brothers, for a Soul to tremble At God's Word, does Glorify God more than the Glory that God shall have by Men's trembling At His glorious Manifestation At the Great Day.
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Why? Because that is such a manifestation of God as cannot but force it from us.
Why? Because that is such a manifestation of God as cannot but force it from us.
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But this Trembling it comes from a gracious sanctified frame that there is in the Heart of a Man;
But this Trembling it comes from a gracious sanctified frame that there is in the Heart of a Man;
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and this God accounts himself more glorified by, than He shall do at that Day;
and this God accounts himself more glorified by, than He shall do At that Day;
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And therefore you that would not tremble at that Day with Horror and Despair, tremble now at God's Word,
And Therefore you that would not tremble At that Day with Horror and Despair, tremble now At God's Word,
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and you need not fear that at that great Day all those glorious Manifestations of God shall daunt your Hearts with any Horrour:
and you need not Fear that At that great Day all those glorious Manifestations of God shall daunt your Hearts with any Horror:
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Why? Because God hath had the Glory of his Name by your fearing of him already, more than He should have had by any Horrour that He could strike into you at the Day of Judgment.
Why? Because God hath had the Glory of his Name by your fearing of him already, more than He should have had by any Horror that He could strike into you At the Day of Judgement.
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Saith God, What need I force out my Glory from these poor creatures, by striking Horrour in them by such a glorious Manifestation:
Says God, What need I force out my Glory from these poor creatures, by striking Horror in them by such a glorious Manifestation:
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For I did but manifest my self to them in my Word, and their Hearts did tremble and gave Glory to me.
For I did but manifest my self to them in my Word, and their Hearts did tremble and gave Glory to me.
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In Psal. 29. the Psalmist saith, That the Voice of the Lord was as Thunder, and so speaks of the Voice of God most dreadful.
In Psalm 29. the Psalmist Says, That the Voice of the Lord was as Thunder, and so speaks of the Voice of God most dreadful.
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God hath a great deal of Glory by Thundering and Lightning, and causing of the mighty Oakes to quake and tremble: In Joel 3.16. The voice of the Lord shake• the Heavens and the Earth.
God hath a great deal of Glory by Thundering and Lightning, and causing of the mighty Oaks to quake and tremble: In Joel 3.16. The voice of the Lord shake• the Heavens and the Earth.
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God when He w•uld manifest his Glory, He manifest it by his powerful Voice:
God when He w•uld manifest his Glory, He manifest it by his powerful Voice:
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But now God hath more Glory by shaking an Immortal Soul by his Word, than He hath by his shaking of the Heavens and the Earth.
But now God hath more Glory by shaking an Immortal Soul by his Word, than He hath by his shaking of the Heavens and the Earth.
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'Tis true, If God did but speak one word, He could shake this Building, and Heaven and Earth:
It's true, If God did but speak one word, He could shake this Building, and Heaven and Earth:
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I but He should not have so much Glory by shaking them, as He hath by one immortal Soul that doth tremble in that manner as hath been opened to you.
I but He should not have so much Glory by shaking them, as He hath by one immortal Soul that does tremble in that manner as hath been opened to you.
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O no marvail that God doth look to such an one, when as his Word, yea and Himself is so honoured and glorified by them.
O no marvel that God does look to such an one, when as his Word, yea and Himself is so honoured and glorified by them.
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SERMON III. June 2. 1644. And he that trembleth at my Word, Isai. 66.2. THe Lord hath a special Eye to a Trembling Heart;
SERMON III. June 2. 1644. And he that Trembleth At my Word, Isaiah 66.2. THe Lord hath a special Eye to a Trembling Heart;
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Why? Because as his Word is ho•oured, his Name is sanctified, so the Lord sees his Heart to be a broken Heart, a serious Heart,
Why? Because as his Word is ho•oured, his Name is sanctified, so the Lord sees his Heart to be a broken Heart, a serious Heart,
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and a teachable Heart, therefore it must needs be accepted of God. It is a broken, an humble Heart:
and a teachable Heart, Therefore it must needs be accepted of God. It is a broken, an humble Heart:
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Therefore it is added, A contrite and broken Heart that trembles at God 's Word, they are put together.
Therefore it is added, A contrite and broken Heart that trembles At God is Word, they Are put together.
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Now the Lord takes much delight in a broken Heart, that's the rise indeed of Trembling at the Word of God;
Now the Lord Takes much delight in a broken Heart, that's the rise indeed of Trembling At the Word of God;
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and the reason why men do not Fear and Tremble at the Word of God, it is from the Pride of their Hearts,
and the reason why men do not fear and Tremble At the Word of God, it is from the Pride of their Hearts,
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and from the Hardness of their Hearts;
and from the Hardness of their Hearts;
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But an humble and broken Heart, that being so precious, and the rise of this, this must needs be precious befo•e God.
But an humble and broken Heart, that being so precious, and the rise of this, this must needs be precious befo•e God.
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And then it is a serious Heart, and God loves a serious Disposition:
And then it is a serious Heart, and God loves a serious Disposition:
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When the Creature hath to deal with God, and that in serious things, it had need be serious:
When the Creature hath to deal with God, and that in serious things, it had need be serious:
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God cannot endure a slight and a vain Heart, it is a dreadful Curse of God upon Mens Spirits.
God cannot endure a slight and a vain Heart, it is a dreadful Curse of God upon Men's Spirits.
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But when the Heart begins to be serious, to mind God and his Truths in a serious way,
But when the Heart begins to be serious, to mind God and his Truths in a serious Way,
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then there is a great deal of hopes of such an one.
then there is a great deal of hope's of such an one.
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And it is very Teachable; A Heart that is Trembling at the Word of God, it is Teachable: In Act. 13.16. Ye that fear God, saith Paul, give audience. As if he should say, I know you will regard what is said:
And it is very Teachable; A Heart that is Trembling At the Word of God, it is Teachable: In Act. 13.16. You that Fear God, Says Paul, give audience. As if he should say, I know you will regard what is said:
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There's none fit indeed to hear the Word but such as have the Fear of God upon them, they will be taught:
There's none fit indeed to hear the Word but such as have the fear of God upon them, they will be taught:
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You know the Scripture saith, That The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdome:
You know the Scripture Says, That The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom:
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Then do Men and Women begin to have wise Hearts, when the Fear of God is upon them;
Then do Men and Women begin to have wise Hearts, when the fear of God is upon them;
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Then they begin to understand Gods Word, when their Hearts begin to fear before the Word of God.
Then they begin to understand God's Word, when their Hearts begin to Fear before the Word of God.
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So long as Men have bold and presumptuous Hearts, they come to the Word, and go away from it, and understand nothing;
So long as Men have bold and presumptuous Hearts, they come to the Word, and go away from it, and understand nothing;
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But when the Heart comes to tremble, then it comes to understand, then it is teachable. And therefore before the Lord would instruct Job, He first struck him with Fear. In Prov. 15.33. saith the Text, The Fear of the Lord is the instruction of Wisdome;
But when the Heart comes to tremble, then it comes to understand, then it is teachable. And Therefore before the Lord would instruct Job, He First struck him with fear. In Curae 15.33. Says the Text, The fear of the Lord is the instruction of Wisdom;
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Observe it, It is not only as in other Texts, The beginning of Wisdome, but the Instruction of Wisdome. Noting thereby, That Wisdome will never instruct a Soul that hath not the Fear of the Lord, it begins that way first.
Observe it, It is not only as in other Texts, The beginning of Wisdom, but the Instruction of Wisdom. Noting thereby, That Wisdom will never instruct a Soul that hath not the fear of the Lord, it begins that Way First.
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Except the Lord causeth the Heart to fear before Him, it will not be instructed, no not by Wisdom it self;
Except the Lord Causes the Heart to Fear before Him, it will not be instructed, no not by Wisdom it self;
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the Fear of the Lord is the Instruction of Wisdome, such a Heart is a teachable Heart.
the fear of the Lord is the Instruction of Wisdom, such a Heart is a teachable Heart.
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The Jaylor that was rude and rugged before, yet in Act. 16.29.
The Jailor that was rude and rugged before, yet in Act. 16.29.
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being instructed with Fear, He came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, and brought them out, and said, Sirs, What must I do to be saved? Now the Jaylor is in a teachable Disposition when he comes trembling,
being instructed with fear, He Come trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, and brought them out, and said, Sirs, What must I do to be saved? Now the Jailor is in a teachable Disposition when he comes trembling,
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and saith, What shall I do to be saved? When Men ask Questions in a trembling way,
and Says, What shall I do to be saved? When Men ask Questions in a trembling Way,
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now they are in a teachable disposition:
now they Are in a teachable disposition:
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O here is a precious frame of Spirit, because it is an argument of a serious Heart, and a teachable Heart.
Oh Here is a precious frame of Spirit, Because it is an argument of a serious Heart, and a teachable Heart.
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We proceed now to the Applicattion.
We proceed now to the Applicattion.
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First; In the first place, If this be such a gracious Disposition, that God so much regards the Trembling at his Word,First; In the First place, If this be such a gracious Disposition, that God so much regards the Trembling At his Word,
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hence first we learn, That God doth not judg as Men judg:
hence First we Learn, That God does not judge as Men judge:
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That is not precious to God that is to Men, and that which is not precious to Men, is precious to God.
That is not precious to God that is to Men, and that which is not precious to Men, is precious to God.
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Men they are altogether for bold Spirits, and jovial and brave Hearts that are full of mettle;
Men they Are altogether for bold Spirits, and jovial and brave Hearts that Are full of mettle;
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But as for those that are trembling and afraid of whatsoever the Word speaks, and are ready to be troubled in Conscience, that are of p•or,
But as for those that Are trembling and afraid of whatsoever the Word speaks, and Are ready to be troubled in Conscience, that Are of p•or,
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and broken, and troubled Spirits, they cannot away with such men, they call the proud, happy; but God doth otherwise.
and broken, and troubled Spirits, they cannot away with such men, they call the proud, happy; but God does otherwise.
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But God calls the Trembling Heart the Happy Man, that's the Blessed Heart in God's esteem:
But God calls the Trembling Heart the Happy Man, that's the Blessed Heart in God's esteem:
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The world would despise such anone that stands shaking and trembling at the Word: It cannot stand with the braveness of the Spirits of the men of the world;
The world would despise such anon that Stands shaking and trembling At the Word: It cannot stand with the braveness of the Spirits of the men of the world;
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But is there any poor Soul that shakes and trembles before God at his Word, To this man will I look, saith God.
But is there any poor Soul that shakes and trembles before God At his Word, To this man will I look, Says God.
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There is no object in Heaven or Earth that pleases me better than such an one that trembles before me.
There is no Object in Heaven or Earth that Pleases me better than such an one that trembles before me.
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But I must not stand upon that.
But I must not stand upon that.
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Secondly, If this be such a Disposition that God doth so much look at, It should teach the Ministers of God •hat have to deal with God's Word,Secondly, If this be such a Disposition that God does so much look At, It should teach the Ministers of God •hat have to deal with God's Word,
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when they speak it, to speak it in such a manner, as that it may gain Fear and Trembling, that the Hearts of People may be struck with Fear and Trembling.
when they speak it, to speak it in such a manner, as that it may gain fear and Trembling, that the Hearts of People may be struck with fear and Trembling.
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They must not come to dally and to play with Mens Fancies, nor with their own Wit:
They must not come to dally and to play with Men's Fancies, nor with their own Wit:
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But when they come to speak the Word of God in God's Name, they should labour so to speak it,
But when they come to speak the Word of God in God's Name, they should labour so to speak it,
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as that the Hearts of their Auditors may be struck with Fear and Trembling:
as that the Hearts of their Auditors may be struck with fear and Trembling:
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For indeed there is such a way of speaking the Word of God, that will bring it with Majesty to the Hearts of the People, to whom we speak, 1 Cor. 2.4. saith the Apostle there concerning the Ministry of the Word, My Spe•ch and my Preaching, was not with enticing words of mans Wisdom;
For indeed there is such a Way of speaking the Word of God, that will bring it with Majesty to the Hearts of the People, to whom we speak, 1 Cor. 2.4. Says the Apostle there Concerning the Ministry of the Word, My Spe•ch and my Preaching, was not with enticing words of men Wisdom;
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but how, But in demonstration of the Spirit and of Power: See here two sorts of Preaching;
but how, But in demonstration of the Spirit and of Power: See Here two sorts of Preaching;
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Here's the Preaching that is with enticing words of mans wisdom, upon which a Preacher may be commended for a brave Man, a witty Man, a curious Man,
Here's the Preaching that is with enticing words of men Wisdom, upon which a Preacher may be commended for a brave Man, a witty Man, a curious Man,
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and an hundred such Epithites my be put upon him;
and an hundred such Epithets my be put upon him;
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But saith Paul, We preach in the demonstration of the Spirit, and what followes, and of Power: So that the Power of the Word followes upon the Demonstration of the Spirit.
But Says Paul, We preach in the demonstration of the Spirit, and what follows, and of Power: So that the Power of the Word follows upon the Demonstration of the Spirit.
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When as People apprehend a Minister Preaching only Wit, and his Parts, the Heart of a Man will contemn it;
When as People apprehend a Minister Preaching only Wit, and his Parts, the Heart of a Man will contemn it;
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it may commend the Man, but contemn the Word, for it hath no power over the Conscience:
it may commend the Man, but contemn the Word, for it hath no power over the Conscience:
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But when a Minister of God comes in God's Name, and Preacheth in the Demonstration of the Spirit, then he Preacheth with Power:
But when a Minister of God comes in God's Name, and Preacheth in the Demonstration of the Spirit, then he Preacheth with Power:
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Such Power as prevails with the Consciences of Men: The demonstration of the Spirit and of Power.
Such Power as prevails with the Consciences of Men: The demonstration of the Spirit and of Power.
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It is said of Christ in Math. 7. ult. That He did not Preach as the Scribes and Pharisees, but as one that had Authority.
It is said of christ in Math. 7. ult. That He did not Preach as the Scribes and Pharisees, but as one that had authority.
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The Scribes and Pharisees had a flanting way of Preaching, but as one that had Authority, that spoke to the Consciences of men:
The Scribes and Pharisees had a flaunting Way of Preaching, but as one that had authority, that spoke to the Consciences of men:
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So the Ministers of Christ ought to speak in the Name of Christ, as being backt with the Authority of Christ,
So the Ministers of christ ought to speak in the Name of christ, as being backed with the authority of christ,
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as men that have to deal with mens. Consciences, and not with mens Fancies.
as men that have to deal with men's. Consciences, and not with men's Fancies.
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And certainly it is the best commendations of a Sermon, that the Hearts of People are struck with it.
And Certainly it is the best commendations of a Sermon, that the Hearts of People Are struck with it.
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Those that write of Basil and Chrysostome, those two famous Preachers in their time, they tell us of them, That they did not account their honours to be in the humms of People, in their applause, but in their crying out, when men and women shall come and cry, What shall I do to be saved? Here's the commendations of a Minister.
Those that write of Basil and Chrysostom, those two famous Preachers in their time, they tell us of them, That they did not account their honours to be in the humms of People, in their applause, but in their crying out, when men and women shall come and cry, What shall I do to be saved? Here's the commendations of a Minister.
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And Ministers should labour that their Ministery should be such a Ministery, because the Lord hath an high esteem of a Heart that trembles at his Word.
And Ministers should labour that their Ministry should be such a Ministry, Because the Lord hath an high esteem of a Heart that trembles At his Word.
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There is matter enough in the Word of God to make any Heart to tremble, if it be delivered as the Word of God.
There is matter enough in the Word of God to make any Heart to tremble, if it be Delivered as the Word of God.
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What's the chaff to the wheat? 1 Pet. 4.11. If any man speak, let h•m speak as the Oracles of God: What's the chaff to the wheat? 1 Pet. 4.11. If any man speak, let h•m speak as the Oracles of God:
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If any man undertake to speak God's Word, it must be as the Word of God, the Oracles of God.
If any man undertake to speak God's Word, it must be as the Word of God, the Oracles of God.
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I remember I have read of Tully, he spoke so powerfully, that he made Caesar 's Book fall out of his hand.
I Remember I have read of Tully, he spoke so powerfully, that he made Caesar is Book fallen out of his hand.
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And certainly if Tully could do so with his Eloquence, there is that Power and Eloquence in the Word of God,
And Certainly if Tully could do so with his Eloquence, there is that Power and Eloquence in the Word of God,
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as will make the Lusts of men to fall out of their Hearts.
as will make the Lustiest of men to fallen out of their Hearts.
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The Weapons of our Warfare are mighty through God, to the casting down of strong bolds, and p•oud Imaginations that exalt themselves against God and his Truth.The Weapons of our Warfare Are mighty through God, to the casting down of strong bolds, and p•oud Imaginations that exalt themselves against God and his Truth.
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There is a Power in God's Word, they are mighty through God, not being Carnal according to the Flesh,
There is a Power in God's Word, they Are mighty through God, not being Carnal according to the Flesh,
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but Spiritual, they come to be able to cast down the proud Imaginations, and to make them to tremble before the Lord. That's the Second Use.
but Spiritual, they come to be able to cast down the proud Imaginations, and to make them to tremble before the Lord. That's the Second Use.
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Thirdly; From this gracious Disposition of Heart, Trembling at the Word, you may learn the Reason why the Servants of God are so obedient to God's Word,Thirdly; From this gracious Disposition of Heart, Trembling At the Word, you may Learn the Reason why the Servants of God Are so obedient to God's Word,
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and dare do nothing against it:
and Dare do nothing against it:
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God hath put into them a Trembling at his Word, they see that in God's Word that others do not.
God hath put into them a Trembling At his Word, they see that in God's Word that Others do not.
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You wonder at some men why they are so strict in their way, why they will rather suffer any thing in the World,
You wonder At Some men why they Are so strict in their Way, why they will rather suffer any thing in the World,
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than go against any one sentence in the Word: You wonder at it;
than go against any one sentence in the Word: You wonder At it;
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Why because you do not see so much Majesty and Authority in God's Word, your Hearts have not been struck with Fear and Trembling:
Why Because you do not see so much Majesty and authority in God's Word, your Hearts have not been struck with fear and Trembling:
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But they see such a Majesty and Fear in the Word, that they dare not go against it.
But they see such a Majesty and fear in the Word, that they Dare not go against it.
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They had rather endure any evil in the world, than go against the Word, they dare not do as you dare. In Revel. 6.9.
They had rather endure any evil in the world, than go against the Word, they Dare not do as you Dare. In Revel. 6.9.
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It is said of some there, That when the Fifth Seal was opened, I saw under the Altar the Souls of them that were slain for the Word of God,
It is said of Some there, That when the Fifth Seal was opened, I saw under the Altar the Souls of them that were slave for the Word of God,
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and for the Testimony which they held: and for the Testimony which they held:
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that is, They would rather be slain, than they would go contrary to the Word of God;
that is, They would rather be slave, than they would go contrary to the Word of God;
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they would keep themselves close to the Word, whatsoever became of their Lives and of their Estates:
they would keep themselves close to the Word, whatsoever became of their Lives and of their Estates:
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I saw the Souls of those, and they were under the Altar, they were in God's Protection: O surely they were such as trembled at the Word of God,
I saw the Souls of those, and they were under the Altar, they were in God's Protection: Oh surely they were such as trembled At the Word of God,
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and God looks at such Souls, the Soul of such an one shall lie under the Altar, shall be in God's eye:
and God looks At such Souls, the Soul of such an one shall lie under the Altar, shall be in God's eye:
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That so trembles as would rather lose Life and All, than do any thing against God's Word. That's the Third Ʋse.
That so trembles as would rather loose Life and All, than do any thing against God's Word. That's the Third Ʋse.
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Fourthly. The Fourth Use is a Ʋse of Comfort and Incouragement unto all those that are of such a blessed Disposition as this, that do tremble at the Word, To him will I look that tr•mbles at my Word. Fourthly. The Fourth Use is a Ʋse of Comfort and Encouragement unto all those that Are of such a blessed Disposition as this, that do tremble At the Word, To him will I look that tr•mbles At my Word.
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The very Text is full of Marrow, full of Comfort unto such. In Nature they say, That Tremor Cordis is a Disease, The Trembling of the Heart.
The very Text is full of Marrow, full of Comfort unto such. In Nature they say, That Tremor Cordis is a Disease, The Trembling of the Heart.
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But in Divinity it is no Disease, but a very gracious Disposition: And such as have such a blessed Disposition, may have much Comfort from it:
But in Divinity it is no Disease, but a very gracious Disposition: And such as have such a blessed Disposition, may have much Comfort from it:
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The Comfort may flow unto their Souls in these several streams.
The Comfort may flow unto their Souls in these several streams.
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There are these Six or Seven Streams of Consolation flowing into the Hearts of such as Tremble at God's Word.
There Are these Six or Seven Streams of Consolation flowing into the Hearts of such as Tremble At God's Word.
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1. The First is, Surely God hath begun to enlighten thy Soul, in that he hath begun to make thee see His Glory in his Word, this is a great Mercy.
1. The First is, Surely God hath begun to enlighten thy Soul, in that he hath begun to make thee see His Glory in his Word, this is a great Mercy.
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There was a time that thou sa•vest nothing in the Word of God more than in the word of Man, more than in other things:
There was a time that thou sa•vest nothing in the Word of God more than in the word of Man, more than in other things:
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But hath God begun to shew thee his Majesty and Glory in his Word? O this is a rich Mercy, it is a Sign that God is beginning to do great things for thy Soul.
But hath God begun to show thee his Majesty and Glory in his Word? O this is a rich Mercy, it is a Signen that God is beginning to do great things for thy Soul.
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Secondly, But further, If thou hast a Heart that trembles at the Word;Secondly, But further, If thou hast a Heart that trembles At the Word;
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Know that all the Threats that are in God's Word, they have the Glory of them already upon thy Soul,
Know that all the Treats that Are in God's Word, they have the Glory of them already upon thy Soul,
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and therefore thou needest not to fear any evil of them:
and Therefore thou Needest not to Fear any evil of them:
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Thou needest not, I say, fear the execution of any Threats that there are in God's Word.
Thou Needest not, I say, Fear the execution of any Treats that there Are in God's Word.
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Why, because God hath the Glory that He would have from his Threats already in and upon thy Heart.
Why, Because God hath the Glory that He would have from his Treats already in and upon thy Heart.
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Why is it that the Lord in his Word doth so threaten Sinners? It is that He might have Glory, that Sinners might fear before Him;
Why is it that the Lord in his Word does so threaten Sinners? It is that He might have Glory, that Sinners might Fear before Him;
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but now if thou dost fear before Him, and give Glory to Him, God hath his end in his Threats,
but now if thou dost Fear before Him, and give Glory to Him, God hath his end in his Treats,
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and therefore they have no further to do with thee.
and Therefore they have no further to do with thee.
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It is a great Comfort to a Soul to know that there's never a Threatning in God's Word that hath to do with me, to bring any Evil upon me;
It is a great Comfort to a Soul to know that there's never a Threatening in God's Word that hath to do with me, to bring any Evil upon me;
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Why, Because they have had their end upon me, though not in execution. There is a twofold end of Threatnings;
Why, Because they have had their end upon me, though not in execution. There is a twofold end of Threatenings;
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Either God fetches out Glory to his Name by the Execution: Or Secondly, By the Heart Trembling before Him.
Either God Fetches out Glory to his Name by the Execution: Or Secondly, By the Heart Trembling before Him.
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Now if God may have his Glory by thy Trembling, He will never desire his Glory by Execution.
Now if God may have his Glory by thy Trembling, He will never desire his Glory by Execution.
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When He takes his Glory by Execution, It is not that He takes delight to crush under feet the Prisoners of the Earth.
When He Takes his Glory by Execution, It is not that He Takes delight to crush under feet the Prisoners of the Earth.
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Indeed God hath pleasure in his own Glory, He is resolved that He will have Glory to his Name from every Creature.
Indeed God hath pleasure in his own Glory, He is resolved that He will have Glory to his Name from every Creature.
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But now God had rather have his Glory from our Souls in active way, than to force out Glory from us in a passive way.
But now God had rather have his Glory from our Souls in active Way, than to force out Glory from us in a passive Way.
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And therefore if thou hast a Heart to give Glory to Him in an active way, thou needest not fear that God will force out his Glory in a passive way.
And Therefore if thou hast a Heart to give Glory to Him in an active Way, thou Needest not Fear that God will force out his Glory in a passive Way.
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Thirdly, If thou hast a Heart that trembles at the Word, Know that that very Word of Salvation God intends to thee in a special manner:Thirdly, If thou hast a Heart that trembles At the Word, Know that that very Word of Salvation God intends to thee in a special manner:
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When God doth at any time bring a word of Life and Salvation to any Congregation, God hath a special aim at thy Soul,
When God does At any time bring a word of Life and Salvation to any Congregation, God hath a special aim At thy Soul,
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and doth intend thee in speaking a word of Life and Salvation: For that, take that forenamed Scripture in Act. 13.16. Men of Israel, and ye that fear God give audience:
and does intend thee in speaking a word of Life and Salvation: For that, take that forenamed Scripture in Act. 13.16. Men of Israel, and you that Fear God give audience:
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But mark what he saith in Vers. 26. Men and Brethren, Children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this Salvation sent.
But mark what he Says in Vers. 26. Men and Brothers, Children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you fears God, to you is the word of this Salvation sent.
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Is there a Soul that fears before the Lord, that trembles at his Presence? to that Soul is the Word of Salvation sent.
Is there a Soul that fears before the Lord, that trembles At his Presence? to that Soul is the Word of Salvation sent.
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When at any time thou comest to hear in the Ministry of the Word any thing spoken of Life and Salvation, know that God aims at thy Soul in particular:
When At any time thou Comest to hear in the Ministry of the Word any thing spoken of Life and Salvation, know that God aims At thy Soul in particular:
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To thee is the Word of this Salvation sent. Fourthly, Certainly if thou tremblest at God's Word, thou shalt be comforted.
To thee is the Word of this Salvation sent. Fourthly, Certainly if thou tremblest At God's Word, thou shalt be comforted.
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There is as much matter in the Word of God to comfort a Soul, as to make it tr••ble and fear:
There is as much matter in the Word of God to Comfort a Soul, as to make it tr••ble and Fear:
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And for that I might give you many Promises in Scripture; take these three.
And for that I might give you many Promises in Scripture; take these three.
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The First is in a verse or two after my Text, that heretofore I have also made use of:
The First is in a verse or two After my Text, that heretofore I have also made use of:
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Hear the Word of the Lord, ye that tremble at his Word. You tremble at my Word, Hear it;Hear the Word of the Lord, you that tremble At his Word. You tremble At my Word, Hear it;
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what must I hear? Your Brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my Name sake, said, Let the Lord be glorified.
what must I hear? Your Brothers that hated you, that cast you out for my Name sake, said, Let the Lord be glorified.
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But he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed. But he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.
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As if he should say, You trembled, so as you dar'd not do as others did, especially in my Worship, you dar'd not venture as they did,
As if he should say, You trembled, so as you dared not do as Others did, especially in my Worship, you dared not venture as they did,
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and therefore they cast you out:
and Therefore they cast you out:
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But here's a Promise to such, The Lord shall appear to your comfort, and they shall be ashamed.
But here's a Promise to such, The Lord shall appear to your Comfort, and they shall be ashamed.
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The Lord hath fulfilled this Word many a time.
The Lord hath fulfilled this Word many a time.
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Another Promise you have in Prov. 13 13. Who so despiseth the Word, shall be destroyed:
another Promise you have in Curae 13 13. Who so despises the Word, shall be destroyed:
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But he that feareth the Commandment, shall be rewarded: God will reward you for this.But he that fears the Commandment, shall be rewarded: God will reward you for this.
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Dost thou come before the Lord with a Heart trembling at his Word? When thou hearest his Word, Dost thou receive it with a trembling Heart? He that feareth the Commandment, he shall be rewarded.
Dost thou come before the Lord with a Heart trembling At his Word? When thou Hearst his Word, Dost thou receive it with a trembling Heart? He that fears the Commandment, he shall be rewarded.
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It is opposite to the other Threatning. And a Third Promise is that in Isai. 50.10.
It is opposite to the other Threatening. And a Third Promise is that in Isaiah 50.10.
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Who is among you that feareth the Lord, that obeyes the voice of his Servant, that walketh in darkness and hath no light? let him trust in the Name of the Lord, and stay upon his God: Who is among you that fears the Lord, that obeys the voice of his Servant, that walks in darkness and hath no Light? let him trust in the Name of the Lord, and stay upon his God:
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That is, Where is this Soul that hath such a Trembling frame of Heart, that dares not but obey the Voice of God in his Word? It may be there is some such in this place, that sits in Darkness and can see no Light, That hath walked with a Trembling Disposition at God's Word,
That is, Where is this Soul that hath such a Trembling frame of Heart, that dares not but obey the Voice of God in his Word? It may be there is Some such in this place, that sits in Darkness and can see no Light, That hath walked with a Trembling Disposition At God's Word,
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and is able to appeal to God, and say;
and is able to appeal to God, and say;
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Lord, Thou that knowest all things, Thou knowest that I would not for a world but obey thy Voice, that my Heart doth stand in aw of thy Word,
Lord, Thou that Knowest all things, Thou Knowest that I would not for a world but obey thy Voice, that my Heart does stand in awe of thy Word,
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and yet perhaps this Soul is in Darkness for the present, and sees no Light, at such a Soul the Lord doth look at this day,
and yet perhaps this Soul is in Darkness for the present, and sees no Light, At such a Soul the Lord does look At this day,
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and speaks, and saith, Let such a Soul trust in the Name of the Lord, and stay himself upon his God;
and speaks, and Says, Let such a Soul trust in the Name of the Lord, and stay himself upon his God;
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for there is Mercy indeed for such a Soul. And that's a Fourth Stream of Consolation to such as do tremble at the Word of God, that this Word of God shall certainly comfort them.
for there is Mercy indeed for such a Soul. And that's a Fourth Stream of Consolation to such as do tremble At the Word of God, that this Word of God shall Certainly Comfort them.
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Fifthly. Another Stream of Consolation is this, That this disposition of thy Heart in Trembling at God's Word, it is accepted instead of Obedience.Fifthly. another Stream of Consolation is this, That this disposition of thy Heart in Trembling At God's Word, it is accepted instead of obedience.
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Though thou canst not obey God's Word as thou wouldest, yet the Lord will spare thee.
Though thou Canst not obey God's Word as thou Wouldst, yet the Lord will spare thee.
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The Soul that finds many weaknesses, and not able to obey many Truths of God that it hears revealed in the Word,
The Soul that finds many Weaknesses, and not able to obey many Truths of God that it hears revealed in the Word,
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yet if it trembles at it, Peace be to that Soul: I say the Lord accepts of this Trembling Disposition instead of Obedience, and indeed rather.
yet if it trembles At it, Peace be to that Soul: I say the Lord accepts of this Trembling Disposition instead of obedience, and indeed rather.
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The very act of Obedience hath not so much in it as this; For an Hypocrite may perform the Act of Obedience, but he hath little of this. In Mal. 3.16. there it appears plainly, that it is spoken of such a Disposition as this, for in the 15. Vers. And now we call the proud happy:
The very act of obedience hath not so much in it as this; For an Hypocrite may perform the Act of obedience, but he hath little of this. In Malachi 3.16. there it appears plainly, that it is spoken of such a Disposition as this, for in the 15. Vers. And now we call the proud happy:
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yea, they that work wickedness are set up; yea, they that tempt God, are even delivered. But in the 16. vers.yea, they that work wickedness Are Set up; yea, they that tempt God, Are even Delivered. But in the 16. vers.
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Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another, and the Lord hearkened and heard it, Then they that feared the Lord, spoke often one to Another, and the Lord harkened and herd it,
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and a Book of Remembrance was written before him, for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his Name. and a Book of Remembrance was written before him, for them that feared the Lord, and that Thought upon his Name.
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Mark how God loves to repeat this, and as it were to roul it under his tongue,
Mark how God loves to repeat this, and as it were to roll it under his tongue,
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as we use to do things that are sweet.
as we use to do things that Are sweet.
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He doth not only say for them, but for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his Name;
He does not only say for them, but for them that feared the Lord, and that Thought upon his Name;
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And, saith the Text, They shall be mine, in that day when I make up my Jewels,
And, Says the Text, They shall be mine, in that day when I make up my Jewels,
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and I will spare them as a man spareth his own Son that serveth him. So that God doth not say, To him will I look that doth my Word,and I will spare them as a man spares his own Son that serves him. So that God does not say, To him will I look that does my Word,
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but to him that trembleth at my Word.
but to him that Trembleth At my Word.
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Saith a Learned man upon the place, There's more Godliness in the Trembling of the Heart,
Says a Learned man upon the place, There's more Godliness in the Trembling of the Heart,
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than in the work of the Hand: God accepts of it, and therefore be thou comforted in this.than in the work of the Hand: God accepts of it, and Therefore be thou comforted in this.
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Sixthly; And then another Stream of Comfort is this, The Lord will reveal himself to this Soul. Of all dispositions in the world, the Lord loves to manifest himself to such an one as this;Sixthly; And then Another Stream of Comfort is this, The Lord will reveal himself to this Soul. Of all dispositions in the world, the Lord loves to manifest himself to such an one as this;
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Though for the present perhaps He doth it not, yet wait upon Him, and the Lord will make known most glorious things to thee, thou shalt know the Mind of God rather than any other.
Though for the present perhaps He does it not, yet wait upon Him, and the Lord will make known most glorious things to thee, thou shalt know the Mind of God rather than any other.
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I shall give you a notable Text for this purpose, that they that have Trembling Hearts at God's Word, they come to know the Mind of God sooner than any other men in the world, the Text it is in Ezra 10.3.
I shall give you a notable Text for this purpose, that they that have Trembling Hearts At God's Word, they come to know the Mind of God sooner than any other men in the world, the Text it is in Ezra 10.3.
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Now therefore, let us make a Covenant with our God, to put away all the wives, Now Therefore, let us make a Covenant with our God, to put away all the wives,
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and such as are born of them, according to the counsel of my Lord, and of those that tremble at the Commandment of our God. and such as Are born of them, according to the counsel of my Lord, and of those that tremble At the Commandment of our God.
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Come, saith he, let us go and do.
Come, Says he, let us go and do.
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How? According to the Counsel of my Lord, and according to the Counsel of those that tremble at the Commandment of our God.
How? According to the Counsel of my Lord, and according to the Counsel of those that tremble At the Commandment of our God.
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As if he should say, Certainly they know God's Mind, let's follow their Counsel, let's follow their Advice.
As if he should say, Certainly they know God's Mind, let's follow their Counsel, let's follow their advice.
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Those that do come before God, and tremble at his Word, they are the Men and Women that understand the Nature of God more than any other.
Those that do come before God, and tremble At his Word, they Are the Men and Women that understand the Nature of God more than any other.
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He doth not say, Come let us do according to the Counsel of my Lord, and of the wise, and learned, and understanding men among us;
He does not say, Come let us do according to the Counsel of my Lord, and of the wise, and learned, and understanding men among us;
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but of those that tremble at his Word, they know the Mind of God.
but of those that tremble At his Word, they know the Mind of God.
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And indeed, my Brethren, it is better taking counsel of them that tremble at God's Word,
And indeed, my Brothers, it is better taking counsel of them that tremble At God's Word,
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than of any men in the world besides.
than of any men in the world beside.
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Learned men that have bold Spirits, and are licentious and wicked, they do not understand the Secrets of God so as those that tremble at the Word, there is a gracious Promise to this effect in Psal. 25.14. The Secret of the Lord is with them that fear him, and he will shew them his Covenant; Those shall understand God's Secrets.
Learned men that have bold Spirits, and Are licentious and wicked, they do not understand the Secrets of God so as those that tremble At the Word, there is a gracious Promise to this Effect in Psalm 25.14. The Secret of the Lord is with them that Fear him, and he will show them his Covenant; Those shall understand God's Secrets.
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Other men may understand some outward things of God;
Other men may understand Some outward things of God;
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but for the Secrets of God, and the Covenant of God, onely those that fear the Lord have the Promise of this.
but for the Secrets of God, and the Covenant of God, only those that Fear the Lord have the Promise of this.
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Seventhly, Such as Fear and Tremble at God's Word may be comforted.Seventhly, Such as fear and Tremble At God's Word may be comforted.
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Why? Because the Word that thou now tremblest at, is the Word •hat God will fo••e all the World to tremble at one Day.
Why? Because the Word that thou now tremblest At, is the Word •hat God will fo••e all the World to tremble At one Day.
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God will honour this his Word before Men and Angels:
God will honour this his Word before Men and Angels:
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and consider, O what inconceivable Joy must that needs be to the heart of a man or woman,
and Consider, Oh what inconceivable Joy must that needs be to the heart of a man or woman,
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when God shall come to magnifie his Word before all the World;
when God shall come to magnify his Word before all the World;
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to think this is the very Word that I saw the dreadful Authority of God in before,
to think this is the very Word that I saw the dreadful authority of God in before,
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when I lived in the world;
when I lived in the world;
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This is the Word that I saw so much in before, and that I obeyed and honoured,
This is the Word that I saw so much in before, and that I obeyed and honoured,
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and now God is come to make it good before Men and Angels, and now I see those that did not regard it, stand trembling indeed,
and now God is come to make it good before Men and Angels, and now I see those that did not regard it, stand trembling indeed,
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when it will do them no good.
when it will do them no good.
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O therefore blessed be God, that while I lived, I did tremble at the Word, that the Lord is now come to make so glorious before Men and Angels.
O Therefore blessed be God, that while I lived, I did tremble At the Word, that the Lord is now come to make so glorious before Men and Angels.
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Be you sure that there is a time coming that the Lord will make his Word honourable before all the World:
Be you sure that there is a time coming that the Lord will make his Word honourable before all the World:
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And therefore happy are those that tremble at it now in reverencing of it;
And Therefore happy Are those that tremble At it now in reverencing of it;
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Surely their Hearts will be fill'd with Comfort, when God shall come and honour it before all the World.
Surely their Hearts will be filled with Comfort, when God shall come and honour it before all the World.
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5. Again Fifthly. If this be such a Disposition that the Lord doth so look at;
5. Again Fifthly. If this be such a Disposition that the Lord does so look At;
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You must give me leave, my Brethren, to speak a word of Rebuke unto those that are far from such a Disposition of Heart as this is.
You must give me leave, my Brothers, to speak a word of Rebuke unto those that Are Far from such a Disposition of Heart as this is.
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God indeed looks to him that trembles at the Word, But where hath God objects to behold? God now looks at this great Congregation at this time, to see where there is one that trembles at his Word.
God indeed looks to him that trembles At the Word, But where hath God objects to behold? God now looks At this great Congregation At this time, to see where there is one that trembles At his Word.
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But, O Lord, though we hope that God hath some objects that He doth behold,
But, Oh Lord, though we hope that God hath Some objects that He does behold,
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yet over how many Souls sometimes doth He look before He can see any such object.
yet over how many Souls sometime does He look before He can see any such Object.
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O no, It is the Word that the Angels desire to pry into;
O no, It is the Word that the Angels desire to pry into;
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It is the Word that there are many thousand Souls in Heaven blessing the Name of God that ever they knew it,
It is the Word that there Are many thousand Souls in Heaven blessing the Name of God that ever they knew it,
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and yet thou dost not mind it, as if it were nothing worth.
and yet thou dost not mind it, as if it were nothing worth.
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A second sort are farther off than these, and they are such as take liberty to cavil against the Word, as if the Word were their equal.
A second sort Are farther off than these, and they Are such as take liberty to cavil against the Word, as if the Word were their equal.
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It is enough that you may wrangle together when you are among your equals;
It is enough that you may wrangle together when you Are among your equals;
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but know, though the man that speaks it may be your equal, yet the Word of God is above you.
but know, though the man that speaks it may be your equal, yet the Word of God is above you.
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In Jam. 4. If thou judg the Law:
In Jam. 4. If thou judge the Law:
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thou art not a doer of the Law, but a Judg. These men come not to be Doers of the Law,thou art not a doer of the Law, but a Judges These men come not to be Doers of the Law,
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but to be Judges of the Law.
but to be Judges of the Law.
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Certainly, If God did but humble the Hearts of Men, they would not have so many Objections against the Truths of God that are delivered.
Certainly, If God did but humble the Hearts of Men, they would not have so many Objections against the Truths of God that Are Delivered.
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But look how God charges them in his Word, they will be ready to charge •heir own Hearts:
But look how God charges them in his Word, they will be ready to charge •heir own Hearts:
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There is a notable Scripture for this, if you compare it with another; The first is in Job. 38.2. Who is this that darkeneth Counsel by words without knowledg:
There is a notable Scripture for this, if you compare it with Another; The First is in Job. 38.2. Who is this that darkeneth Counsel by words without knowledge:
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Here God speaks to Job, whose Heart was not thorowly humbled. Mark now when God had humbled him, in Chap. 42.9. Who is he that hideth Counsel without knowledg.
Here God speaks to Job, whose Heart was not thoroughly humbled. Mark now when God had humbled him, in Chap. 42.9. Who is he that Hideth Counsel without knowledge.
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O, as if Job should say, Who is the man? Why I am he. He speaks in a way of charging of himself, as God before did.
Oh, as if Job should say, Who is the man? Why I am he. He speaks in a Way of charging of himself, as God before did.
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And that's a Sign that the Heart is humbled, when the Objections against the Word do vanish:
And that's a Signen that the Heart is humbled, when the Objections against the Word do vanish:
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and when the Heart is ready to charge upon it self what the Word charged.
and when the Heart is ready to charge upon it self what the Word charged.
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Thirdly, Those are to be rebuked that go on in a constant way of Disobedience against the Word of God, in a way of Rebellion against the Word.Thirdly, Those Are to be rebuked that go on in a constant Way of Disobedience against the Word of God, in a Way of Rebellion against the Word.
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Thou knowest that thy waies are against that that thou hearest in the Word, and yet thou goest on, and dost c•ntinue;
Thou Knowest that thy ways Are against that that thou Hearst in the Word, and yet thou goest on, and dost c•ntinue;
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O bold Heart, I say, that darest presume to go on in those waies that thou knowest are against the Word of God.
Oh bold Heart, I say, that Darest presume to go on in those ways that thou Knowest Are against the Word of God.
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Why, what dost thou expect to receive no good from God's Word? Dost thou not fear any evil that there is threatned in God's Word? Is it nothing to venture the loss of all the good revealed there? And art thou willing,
Why, what dost thou expect to receive no good from God's Word? Dost thou not Fear any evil that there is threatened in God's Word? Is it nothing to venture the loss of all the good revealed there? And art thou willing,
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or wilt thou dare to lie under all the Evil that is threatned there? Is it not the Word that must save thy Soul if ever thou beest saved? I put this to you:
or wilt thou Dare to lie under all the Evil that is threatened there? Is it not the Word that must save thy Soul if ever thou Best saved? I put this to you:
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Any of you that go on in a bold way of Sin against what you hear revealed in the Word;
Any of you that go on in a bold Way of since against what you hear revealed in the Word;
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I put this one Question, and it is a daunting Question to such an one,
I put this one Question, and it is a daunting Question to such an one,
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Whether dost thou expect to be saved by God's Word, yea or no? Receive with meekness the ingrafted Word that is able to save your Souls.
Whither dost thou expect to be saved by God's Word, yea or no? Receive with meekness the ingrafted Word that is able to save your Souls.
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Now canst thou think to be saved by that Word, that thou goest on in a constant Rebellion against? O this is the Pride of thy heart that thou dost venture.
Now Canst thou think to be saved by that Word, that thou goest on in a constant Rebellion against? O this is the Pride of thy heart that thou dost venture.
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Consider of that Scrip••re in Jerem. 13.15. Hear ye, and give ear, be not proud: for the Lord hath spoken.
Consider of that Scrip••re in Jeremiah 13.15. Hear you, and give ear, be not proud: for the Lord hath spoken.
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So I say to such as go on in a constant way of Rebellion against the Word, Hear ye, and give ear;
So I say to such as go on in a constant Way of Rebellion against the Word, Hear you, and give ear;
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Do not only Hear and let pass away: Be not proud, for the Lord hath spoken.
Do not only Hear and let pass away: Be not proud, for the Lord hath spoken.
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When as you hear, and will not regard what is said, but go on in a way of Rebellion against the Truth that you hear revealed, it is a Sign that your Hearts are proud:
When as you hear, and will not regard what is said, but go on in a Way of Rebellion against the Truth that you hear revealed, it is a Signen that your Hearts Are proud:
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It is the Lord that hath spoken, and therefore it is fit for the Creature to yield and submit.
It is the Lord that hath spoken, and Therefore it is fit for the Creature to yield and submit.
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Fourthly, There are others that do not only go on contrary to the Word, but they do live under the very condemning Sentence of God's Word:Fourthly, There Are Others that do not only go on contrary to the Word, but they do live under the very condemning Sentence of God's Word:
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They come and hear God's Word condemning of them for their Sin, yea and their Consciences tell them that they are the Sins that they are guilty of that God's Word doth condemn Sinners for,
They come and hear God's Word condemning of them for their since, yea and their Consciences tell them that they Are the Sins that they Are guilty of that God's Word does condemn Sinners for,
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yet they can sit senseless, and stupid, and and hard-hearted notwithstanding, this is not to tremble at God's Word:
yet they can fit senseless, and stupid, and and hardhearted notwithstanding, this is not to tremble At God's Word:
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Certainly it is more, for it is more for one Sentence of God's Word to condemn a Sinner,
Certainly it is more, for it is more for one Sentence of God's Word to condemn a Sinner,
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than if all the Angels in Heaven, and Men upon the Earth, should pronounce a Sentence of Condemnation;
than if all the Angels in Heaven, and Men upon the Earth, should pronounce a Sentence of Condemnation;
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and yet some of you can sit day after day under the condemning Sentences of God's Word,
and yet Some of you can fit day After day under the condemning Sentences of God's Word,
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so as if God's Word be true, thou art a condemned Soul for the present.
so as if God's Word be true, thou art a condemned Soul for the present.
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I make no Question but there are many that come to hear the Word, that conclude thus with their own hearts;
I make no Question but there Are many that come to hear the Word, that conclude thus with their own hearts;
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If this be true that is spoken, I am in a woful case, I am condemned if that be true.
If this be true that is spoken, I am in a woeful case, I am condemned if that be true.
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I remember I knew a man once, that being wild and naught with another, and yet came together to hear Sermons, he would go home and say to the other Party, Madam, If this be true that the Minister speaks, you and I are in an ill condition.
I Remember I knew a man once, that being wild and nought with Another, and yet Come together to hear Sermons, he would go home and say to the other Party, Madam, If this be true that the Minister speaks, you and I Are in an ill condition.
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So certainly, many man saith, If it be true, I am a most miserable man.
So Certainly, many man Says, If it be true, I am a most miserable man.
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I would put this to you, one by one throughout this Congregation, I put the Question now, Suppose all the Threats that are in God's Word be true,
I would put this to you, one by one throughout this Congregation, I put the Question now, Suppose all the Treats that Are in God's Word be true,
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and be the Word of God indeed, and suppose that they must all be made good, What wouldest thou think of thy condition then? I make no question but many a mans Conscience would answer, Certainly my Condition would no way be rested in if this be so;
and be the Word of God indeed, and suppose that they must all be made good, What Wouldst thou think of thy condition then? I make no question but many a men Conscience would answer, Certainly my Condition would no Way be rested in if this be so;
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But I hope things will not prove so bad.
But I hope things will not prove so bad.
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Well then, It comes to this issue, That all the Foundation of thy Peace, and present Rest and Comfort depends upon this, That thou hopest things will not prove so bad as they are revealed In the word.
Well then, It comes to this issue, That all the Foundation of thy Peace, and present Rest and Comfort depends upon this, That thou hopest things will not prove so bad as they Are revealed In the word.
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Is not this the rest and Comfort of thy Soul.
Is not this the rest and Comfort of thy Soul.
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And in case thou wert sure, they would prove so bad thou wouldest say thy self, I will never go on in my wicked course any more, I should never be able to sleep on night quietly:
And in case thou Wertenberg sure, they would prove so bad thou Wouldst say thy self, I will never go on in my wicked course any more, I should never be able to sleep on night quietly:
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so that then if those things were true, Thou couldest not sleep:
so that then if those things were true, Thou Couldst not sleep:
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now then say I, cursed be that peace, that comfort, that sleep, that case that hath no other ground for it,
now then say I, cursed be that peace, that Comfort, that sleep, that case that hath no other ground for it,
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but to hope God's Word is not true, I but this is all the Foundation of the Comforts of many a Mans Soul, that he lives upon all the daies of his Life:
but to hope God's Word is not true, I but this is all the Foundation of the Comforts of many a men Soul, that he lives upon all the days of his Life:
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I am afraid if God should call out Men, and inquire of them what is the Foundation of all your Lives, you must be forced to say, it is Lord, out of hopes that things are not so bad as Ministers preach out of the Word:
I am afraid if God should call out Men, and inquire of them what is the Foundation of all your Lives, you must be forced to say, it is Lord, out of hope's that things Are not so bad as Ministers preach out of the Word:
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now cursed I •ay be that hope that is Grounded upon no other ground, look to thy self, thou hast a bold heart that darest venture thy Soul and Eternal Estate upon such a hope as this is, that if God's Word prove true thou art a lost and undon creature to all Eternity; thou darest venture! It is a bold venture:
now cursed I •ay be that hope that is Grounded upon no other ground, look to thy self, thou hast a bold heart that Darest venture thy Soul and Eternal Estate upon such a hope as this is, that if God's Word prove true thou art a lost and undone creature to all Eternity; thou Darest venture! It is a bold venture:
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Oh consider of this you that can sit under the condemning power of God's Word,
O Consider of this you that can fit under the condemning power of God's Word,
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and yet not have your hearts struck with all, O learn this to tremble at it.
and yet not have your hearts struck with all, Oh Learn this to tremble At it.
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Fifthly, There is yet another sort of People that are to be rebukt from this point;Fifthly, There is yet Another sort of People that Are to be rebuked from this point;
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and that is, those men that have their Hearts rise against God's Word, (they do not tremble at it) that is, such as when the Word of God comes home to their Consciences and strikes Fear:
and that is, those men that have their Hearts rise against God's Word, (they do not tremble At it) that is, such as when the Word of God comes home to their Consciences and strikes fear:
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It is all their desire and endeavour to get it cut out of their hearts again,
It is all their desire and endeavour to get it Cut out of their hearts again,
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and they could with they had not been at the Sermon;
and they could with they had not been At the Sermon;
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O they are troubled at it, and get into wicked company that so they may get out the Fear of God's Word; these are far from trembling.
Oh they Are troubled At it, and get into wicked company that so they may get out the fear of God's Word; these Are Far from trembling.
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O poor creature that thou art, how much better were it for thee to follow on that Work of God that may be for the good of thy Soul;
O poor creature that thou art, how much better were it for thee to follow on that Work of God that may be for the good of thy Soul;
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hereafter it may be thou wilt see cause to curse thy self for thy folly:
hereafter it may be thou wilt see cause to curse thy self for thy folly:
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O thou wilt have cause to say, what a happy thing had it been for me if I had followed on that work of God, that God began to work upon me at such a time.
Oh thou wilt have cause to say, what a happy thing had it been for me if I had followed on that work of God, that God began to work upon me At such a time.
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Sixthly, Again, There are another sort that rage at the Word of God, as we read of that Wicked King Jehoiakim in the 36. of Jeremiah: when the •oul was brought unto him,Sixthly, Again, There Are Another sort that rage At the Word of God, as we read of that Wicked King Jehoiakim in the 36. of Jeremiah: when the •oul was brought unto him,
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and read before him, he cut it with a Pen-Knife, and cast it into the fire.
and read before him, he Cut it with a Pen-Knife, and cast it into the fire.
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As once I knew one reading the Scripture against Adultery, he took it and tore out the leaves:
As once I knew one reading the Scripture against Adultery, he took it and tore out the leaves:
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— But mark, this Kings Fathers Heart did melt at the Reading of the Word, and his Son took a Pen-Knife and cut it, and threw it into the Fire:
— But mark, this Kings Father's Heart did melt At the Reading of the Word, and his Son took a Pen-Knife and Cut it, and threw it into the Fire:
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Now this was so great an evil, that I have read that the Jews did keep a Fast once a year to bewail this Sin of their King.
Now this was so great an evil, that I have read that the jews did keep a Fast once a year to bewail this since of their King.
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Seventhly, Again, How far are they from trembling at God's Word, that scorn at it:Seventhly, Again, How Far Are they from trembling At God's Word, that scorn At it:
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As when Christ himself preached against Covetousness in the 16 of Luke, those that were covetous derided him:
As when christ himself preached against Covetousness in the 16 of Lycia, those that were covetous derided him:
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and so as to Isa. and Paul I might show in divers Scriptures, the contempt and scorn that the People did cast upon the word delivered by them:
and so as to Isaiah and Paul I might show in diverse Scriptures, the contempt and scorn that the People did cast upon the word Delivered by them:
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but I will not insist there, because I will not inlarge my self.
but I will not insist there, Because I will not enlarge my self.
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O this is likewise a most dreadful evil for any to be guilty of such a hight of Impiety;
O this is likewise a most dreadful evil for any to be guilty of such a hight of Impiety;
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whenas the Lord expects trembling at his Word, that they should scorn it:
whenas the Lord expects trembling At his Word, that they should scorn it:
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Eighthly, And another sort there is though not altogether so bad, they will make jests at God's Word,Eighthly, And Another sort there is though not altogether so bad, they will make jests At God's Word,
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but take heed my Brethren of meddling with Scripture by way of jests. There are two things that Wise Men should never jest at:
but take heed my Brothers of meddling with Scripture by Way of jests. There Are two things that Wise Men should never jest At:
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neither against them that are in Misery, nor Holy things:
neither against them that Are in Misery, nor Holy things:
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— Now when thou hast to do with God's Word, and makest jeasts out of Scripture: thou dost meddle with edge-tools:
— Now when thou hast to do with God's Word, and Makest jests out of Scripture: thou dost meddle with edge-tools:
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and know that it is a high degree of taking God's Name in vain, for any Man to make a jest out of Scripture.
and know that it is a high degree of taking God's Name in vain, for any Man to make a jest out of Scripture.
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I reremember Luther hath such a Speech, if a Man would play and jest, let him jest with his Children, with his Boyes,
I reremember Luther hath such a Speech, if a Man would play and jest, let him jest with his Children, with his Boys,
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but saith he, as soon as he comes to hear the Word, see that thou dost obey without any dispute at all;
but Says he, as soon as he comes to hear the Word, see that thou dost obey without any dispute At all;
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jest with other things but not with that: and so in another place saith he it is not play to hear God's Word,
jest with other things but not with that: and so in Another place Says he it is not play to hear God's Word,
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but saith he, when the Word comes to touch the Soul, it is as thunder which doth cast down the strongest things by its power:
but Says he, when the Word comes to touch the Soul, it is as thunder which does cast down the Strongest things by its power:
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it is no matter of jesting to hear the Word, but matter of trembling? Why who art thou that either thou dost flight the Word,
it is no matter of jesting to hear the Word, but matter of trembling? Why who art thou that either thou dost flight the Word,
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or object against the Word, or rebel'st against it, or wranglest at it? who art thou that dost dark knowledge thus? what art thou that canst raise thy Heart against the Blessed Word of God? the Word of the Lord shakes the Heavens, and the Earth, Psa. 104.32.
or Object against the Word, or rebel'st against it, or wranglest At it? who art thou that dost dark knowledge thus? what art thou that Canst raise thy Heart against the Blessed Word of God? the Word of the Lord shakes the Heavens, and the Earth, Psa. 104.32.
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God doth but look upon the Earth and that trembles, but God speaks to thee and thou wilt not tremble,
God does but look upon the Earth and that trembles, but God speaks to thee and thou wilt not tremble,
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and in the 26 Job 11. The Pillars of Heaven tremble, and are astonished at his reproof;
and in the 26 Job 11. The Pillars of Heaven tremble, and Are astonished At his reproof;
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mark the Text, If God do but reprove, the Pillars of Heaven are astonished at God's reproof,
mark the Text, If God do but reprove, the Pillars of Heaven Are astonished At God's reproof,
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how often hath God reproved thee out of his Word, and thou hast not trembled!
how often hath God reproved thee out of his Word, and thou hast not trembled!
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God reproves thee for thy Sabbath - breaking, for thy Swearing, for thy Company-keeping, for the neglect of his Worship in thy Family, God reproves thee for thy Atheism: And in the 9. of Job the 6. Which shakes the Earth out of her place, and the Pillars thereof tremble. The Pillars of Earth,
God reproves thee for thy Sabbath - breaking, for thy Swearing, for thy Company-keeping, for the neglect of his Worship in thy Family, God reproves thee for thy Atheism: And in the 9. of Job the 6. Which shakes the Earth out of her place, and the Pillars thereof tremble. The Pillars of Earth,
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and the Pillars of Heaven tremble, and who art thou that canst stand before the Word of God.
and the Pillars of Heaven tremble, and who art thou that Canst stand before the Word of God.
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— I, and holy Men they tremble when they hear the Word, Jer. 23.4. My heart within me is broken because of the Prophets, all my bones shake:
— I, and holy Men they tremble when they hear the Word, Jer. 23.4. My heart within me is broken Because of the prophets, all my bones shake:
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I am like a Drunken Man (and like a Man whom Wine hath overcome) because of the Lord,
I am like a Drunken Man (and like a Man whom Wine hath overcome) Because of the Lord,
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and because of the Words of his Holiness. The Saints they tremble as Habbak. 3.16. When I heard (saith he) my belly trembled, and my Lips quivered at the Voice. and Because of the Words of his Holiness. The Saints they tremble as Habakkuk. 3.16. When I herd (Says he) my belly trembled, and my Lips quivered At the Voice.
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Yea the very Angels in Heaven they attend with Reverence to the word of the Lord Psa. 103.20. They do God's Commandments, hearkning to the voice of his word:
Yea the very Angels in Heaven they attend with reverence to the word of the Lord Psa. 103.20. They do God's commandments, Harkening to the voice of his word:
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that is, with reverence and respect to God's Word, and as soon as ever they hear God's Word, they presently obey it:
that is, with Reverence and respect to God's Word, and as soon as ever they hear God's Word, they presently obey it:
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what art thou all this while? when God speaks, the Pillars of the Earth and of Heaven tremble: the Saints of God tremble; the Holy Prophets tremble.
what art thou all this while? when God speaks, the Pillars of the Earth and of Heaven tremble: the Saints of God tremble; the Holy prophets tremble.
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The very Angels hear God's Word with reverence, and thou all this while standest before God's Word without a heart trembling:
The very Angels hear God's Word with Reverence, and thou all this while Standest before God's Word without a heart trembling:
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Let me speak but these two or three things to thee.
Let me speak but these two or three things to thee.
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First, Know that the Lord cannot but with Judgment look upon such an object as this is, the Lord looks from Heaven upon him that trembles at his Word with acceptation;First, Know that the Lord cannot but with Judgement look upon such an Object as this is, the Lord looks from Heaven upon him that trembles At his Word with acceptation;
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but it is impossible for thee to confine, but that the Lord should look upon such a hard stony heart as thine is with detestation:
but it is impossible for thee to confine, but that the Lord should look upon such a hard stony heart as thine is with detestation:
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what for a poor vile wretch that the least word of my mouth would have sent him down to the bottomless pit,
what for a poor vile wretch that the least word of my Mouth would have sent him down to the bottomless pit,
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when I speak he regards it not. O it is impossible that the Lord should look upon thee without destruction:
when I speak he regards it not. O it is impossible that the Lord should look upon thee without destruction:
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and especially if thou art full of base fears.
and especially if thou art full of base fears.
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If thy Master speaks, or a Man in place and office speaks, thou art ready to fear them,
If thy Master speaks, or a Man in place and office speaks, thou art ready to Fear them,
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but when the infinite Eternal dreadful God speaks thou dost not fear: know that the word that thou dost not fear, it is working thy destruction:
but when the infinite Eternal dreadful God speaks thou dost not Fear: know that the word that thou dost not Fear, it is working thy destruction:
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and know that God will Work fear out of thy heart, and thou shalt tremble one day, as in Isa. 51.17. Awake, awake, stand up, O Jerusalem, which hast drunk at the hand of the Lord the cup of his fury;
and know that God will Work Fear out of thy heart, and thou shalt tremble one day, as in Isaiah 51.17. Awake, awake, stand up, Oh Jerusalem, which hast drunk At the hand of the Lord the cup of his fury;
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thou hast drunk the dregs of the cup of trembling, and wrung them out. thou hast drunk the dregs of the cup of trembling, and wrung them out.
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There is a time that God hath for sinners that will not tremble at his Word,
There is a time that God hath for Sinners that will not tremble At his Word,
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for to cause them to drink the dregs of the cup of trembling, O the dregs of it may be thy portion.
for to cause them to drink the dregs of the cup of trembling, Oh the dregs of it may be thy portion.
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And further, when God shall force trembling, it may be God will as little regard thee in thy fears,
And further, when God shall force trembling, it may be God will as little regard thee in thy fears,
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as thou dost regard him in his Word. That place in the Prov. 1 is most dreadful;
as thou dost regard him in his Word. That place in the Curae 1 is most dreadful;
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I will laugh at y••r calamity, I will mock when your Fear cometh.
I will laugh At y••r calamity, I will mock when your fear comes.
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I shall conclude all with a word of exhortation, let us all learn then to labour for such a blessed disposition of heart; in Hos. 13.1.5. When Ephraim spake trembling: this is spoken to the Honour of Ephraim according to some Interpretations:
I shall conclude all with a word of exhortation, let us all Learn then to labour for such a blessed disposition of heart; in Hos. 13.1.5. When Ephraim spoke trembling: this is spoken to the Honour of Ephraim according to Some Interpretations:
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that when Ephraim did but speak all the People round about him trembled.
that when Ephraim did but speak all the People round about him trembled.
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Surely it must needs be to the Honour of the great God that when he speaks all the People should tremble, the voice of the Lord it is full of Majesty, and the voice of the Lord is Glorious,
Surely it must needs be to the Honour of the great God that when he speaks all the People should tremble, the voice of the Lord it is full of Majesty, and the voice of the Lord is Glorious,
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and therefore it beseems us all to tremble before him:
and Therefore it beseems us all to tremble before him:
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Let us lay upon our hearts the meditation of how much there is in the word,
Let us lay upon our hearts the meditation of how much there is in the word,
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and consider of the Majesty of God that is there. And consider thus, how God hath made his word good from time to time:
and Consider of the Majesty of God that is there. And Consider thus, how God hath made his word good from time to time:
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the Word of God hath overwhelmed many thousand thousand Souls, and cast them upon their backs,
the Word of God hath overwhelmed many thousand thousand Souls, and cast them upon their backs,
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and now they are undone for ever by the power of God's word, and therefore it is fit that I should tremble.
and now they Are undone for ever by the power of God's word, and Therefore it is fit that I should tremble.
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And intreat God, that he would shew unto thy Soul the Glory of his Name, that is in his Word:
And entreat God, that he would show unto thy Soul the Glory of his Name, that is in his Word:
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In Deut. the Lord speaks it as a curse that he will give unto the People, a trembling heart,
In Deuteronomy the Lord speaks it as a curse that he will give unto the People, a trembling heart,
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but do thou intreat it of God as a blessing.
but do thou entreat it of God as a blessing.
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And do you manifest that God hath put this disposition into your hearts, by reverent attention,
And do you manifest that God hath put this disposition into your hearts, by reverend attention,
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as we see fear doth fallen the Eye: So if Men and Womens Hearts did tremble at the Word;
as we see Fear does fallen the Eye: So if Men and Women's Hearts did tremble At the Word;
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they would not sleep at it, but they would attend:
they would not sleep At it, but they would attend:
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O that the Lord would but go on, and keep your hearts in aw of his Word.
Oh that the Lord would but go on, and keep your hearts in awe of his Word.
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You will say indeed, if it were spoken by himself from Heaven then we would; but as it is we cannot.
You will say indeed, if it were spoken by himself from Heaven then we would; but as it is we cannot.
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Divers things I should have spoke about that: onely remember that which Christ saies, he which despises you despises me:
Diverse things I should have spoke about that: only Remember that which christ Says, he which despises you despises me:
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and he which despises me despises him that sent me, onely that one Scripture I will give you to take away that objection that it may never more prevail, 2 Chro. cha.
and he which despises me despises him that sent me, only that one Scripture I will give you to take away that objection that it may never more prevail, 2 Chro cham.
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last ver. 12. And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord his God,
last for. 12. And he did that which was evil in the sighed of the Lord his God,
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and humbled not himself before Jeremiah the Prophet, speaking from the mouth of the Lord. and humbled not himself before Jeremiah the Prophet, speaking from the Mouth of the Lord.
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The Lord charges Zedekiah that he did evil before the Lord, and humbled not himself before Jeremiah the Prophet:
The Lord charges Zedekiah that he did evil before the Lord, and humbled not himself before Jeremiah the Prophet:
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Why, Jeremiah was a poor mean Man, what was he to Zedekiah the King? I but yet he humbled not himself before Jeremiah the Prophet, speaking from the mouth of the Lord.
Why, Jeremiah was a poor mean Man, what was he to Zedekiah the King? I but yet he humbled not himself before Jeremiah the Prophet, speaking from the Mouth of the Lord.
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Therefore do not say if God should speak from Heaven then we would tremble;
Therefore do not say if God should speak from Heaven then we would tremble;
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But if we speak according to God's Word, God expects that you should humble your Souls before the great God in the Ministry of his Word that we do bring unto you.
But if we speak according to God's Word, God expects that you should humble your Souls before the great God in the Ministry of his Word that we do bring unto you.
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And therefore, as you do shew by attending that you begin to see some Authority,
And Therefore, as you do show by attending that you begin to see Some authority,
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so shew it by obeying, by Reforming of your lives and Conversations, that it may appear by your Reformation that surely the Lord hath begun to cause the authority of his Word to be wrought in your hearts.
so show it by obeying, by Reforming of your lives and Conversations, that it may appear by your Reformation that surely the Lord hath begun to cause the Authority of his Word to be wrought in your hearts.
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Do ye thus tremble before it, that so the Word being Honoured, by it your Souls may be comforted and Everlastingly Sav'd.
Do you thus tremble before it, that so the Word being Honoured, by it your Souls may be comforted and Everlastingly Saved.
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SERMON I. June 9. 1644. 2 Kings 22.14. Because thine heart was tender, (or did melt) and thou hast humbled thy self before the Lord,
SERMON I June 9. 1644. 2 Kings 22.14. Because thine heart was tender, (or did melt) and thou hast humbled thy self before the Lord,
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when thou heardest what I spake against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse,
when thou heardest what I spoke against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse,
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and hast rent thy cloathes, and wept before me: I also have heard thee, saith the Lord.
and hast rend thy clothes, and wept before me: I also have herd thee, Says the Lord.
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THere are two Gracious Dispositions of the Soul, whereby the Name of God is Sanctified in the hearing of his Word. — First a Trembling Heart. Secondly; a Melting Heart.
THere Are two Gracious Dispositions of the Soul, whereby the Name of God is Sanctified in the hearing of his Word. — First a Trembling Heart. Secondly; a Melting Heart.
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The first we finished the last Day, and have chosen this Text to handle the Second.
The First we finished the last Day, and have chosen this Text to handle the Second.
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The Words read unto you are a part of that Famous Story that shews us how Josiah a Gracious Godly King was affected with hearing God's Word,
The Words read unto you Are a part of that Famous Story that shows us how Josiah a Gracious Godly King was affected with hearing God's Word,
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how he was moved at the hearing of God's Displeasure, partly against himself, and partly against the People.
how he was moved At the hearing of God's Displeasure, partly against himself, and partly against the People.
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The Sum of the Story is this;
The Sum of the Story is this;
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In the Eighteenth Year of his Reign, there was a great deal of care for repairing of the Temple of the Lord;
In the Eighteenth Year of his Reign, there was a great deal of care for repairing of the Temple of the Lord;
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and in the repairing of the Temple, there was found the Book of the Law, which it seems they had not had the sight of for a long time.
and in the repairing of the Temple, there was found the Book of the Law, which it seems they had not had the sighed of for a long time.
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It was read in the presence of Josiah the King:
It was read in the presence of Josiah the King:
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Upon the hearing of the Book read, his Heart presently melted, and he began to be very much troubled,
Upon the hearing of the Book read, his Heart presently melted, and he began to be very much troubled,
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so as he could not be satisfied till he knew further of the Mind of God concerning what was read in that Book.
so as he could not be satisfied till he knew further of the Mind of God Concerning what was read in that Book.
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He sends to Huldah the Prophetess to know God's Mind: This Huldah sends him an Answer that concerns partly the People, and partly the King.
He sends to Huldah the Prophetess to know God's Mind: This Huldah sends him an Answer that concerns partly the People, and partly the King.
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And the words read unto you, they are the special part of the Answer of God concerning the King;
And the words read unto you, they Are the special part of the Answer of God Concerning the King;
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Because thine Heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thy self, &c. Therefore I have heard thee, saith the Lord,Because thine Heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thy self, etc. Therefore I have herd thee, Says the Lord,
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and thou shalt die in peace.
and thou shalt die in peace.
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Now in this Story there are these Four Queries that are very useful for the opening of it.
Now in this Story there Are these Four Queries that Are very useful for the opening of it.
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The First is, What this same Book of the Law was, that was read unto Josiah?
The First is, What this same Book of the Law was, that was read unto Josiah?
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Secondly, How it came to pass that he sends to Huldah rather than to Jeremiah the Prophet,Secondly, How it Come to pass that he sends to Huldah rather than to Jeremiah the Prophet,
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for he was in those times?
for he was in those times?
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Thirdly, The reason of the severe Answer the Lord made by her against the People, notwithstanding they were in a hopeful way of Reformation,Thirdly, The reason of the severe Answer the Lord made by her against the People, notwithstanding they were in a hopeful Way of Reformation,
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yet God prof•sses that Evil should be brought upon them.
yet God prof•sses that Evil should be brought upon them.
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And then Fourthly. How that was fulfilled that God did promise to Josiah that he should die in peace,
And then Fourthly. How that was fulfilled that God did promise to Josiah that he should die in peace,
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as in the latter end of the Chapter, which if you read afterwards in the Story, you shall find that Josiah died in War. I shall only speak to these Four things to give a little light to the History,
as in the latter end of the Chapter, which if you read afterwards in the Story, you shall find that Josiah died in War. I shall only speak to these Four things to give a little Light to the History,
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and then we come to the words read.
and then we come to the words read.
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First, For the Book that here was found, the Text saith plainly, That it was the Book of the Law:First, For the Book that Here was found, the Text Says plainly, That it was the Book of the Law:
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It is strange that they should not have the Book of the Law, that the Book of the Law should be kept from the People of the Jews, and that they should not have it now, it were a very strange thing.
It is strange that they should not have the Book of the Law, that the Book of the Law should be kept from the People of the jews, and that they should not have it now, it were a very strange thing.
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It is one of the strangest Passages that we read of in the Scripture, that it should be accounted such a wonderful thing in Josiah 's time to find the Book of the Law.
It is one of the strangest Passages that we read of in the Scripture, that it should be accounted such a wondered thing in Josiah is time to find the Book of the Law.
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There is a great deal of do among Interpreters about this;
There is a great deal of doe among Interpreters about this;
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Some say it was burnt in Ahaz time, he burnt all the Copies he could find,
some say it was burned in Ahaz time, he burned all the Copies he could find,
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because they might not be testimonies against him for his departing from the true Religion,
Because they might not be testimonies against him for his departing from the true Religion,
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as it hath been the way of wicked Princes to burn Scriptures; Dioclesian he sought to burn all that he could of Scripture. But yet God hath miraculously preserved the Scripture to this day.
as it hath been the Way of wicked Princes to burn Scriptures; Diocletian he sought to burn all that he could of Scripture. But yet God hath miraculously preserved the Scripture to this day.
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There was never any Book had so much opposition, and that was sought to be utterly obliterate and destroyed,
There was never any Book had so much opposition, and that was sought to be utterly obliterate and destroyed,
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as this Book of the Scriptures, and yet God hath preserved this Book above all Books,
as this Book of the Scriptures, and yet God hath preserved this Book above all Books,
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for it is the ancientest Book in the World.
for it is the Ancientest Book in the World.
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It was long before any Book that ever was written, that we have extant in the world, and yet none more opposed;
It was long before any Book that ever was written, that we have extant in the world, and yet none more opposed;
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which is a good Argument that God doth own it.
which is a good Argument that God does own it.
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But it cannot be imagined that in Abaz daies the Copy was burnt, and that they should not have it,
But it cannot be imagined that in Abaz days the Copy was burned, and that they should not have it,
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because between these two Reigns, there was that gracious Reign of Hezekiah; So that it seems that it may be in Abaz time, many of the Copies were burnt,
Because between these two Reigns, there was that gracious Reign of Hezekiah; So that it seems that it may be in Abaz time, many of the Copies were burned,
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so they had but a few in Hezekiah 's time.
so they had but a few in Hezekiah is time.
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Then comes Manasses after Hezekiah, which was a wicked Prince, and he reigned Fifty five years,
Then comes Manasses After Hezekiah, which was a wicked Prince, and he reigned Fifty five Years,
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and it is like that almost all his time he continued in Wickedness, and set himself against God and all Godliness;
and it is like that almost all his time he continued in Wickedness, and Set himself against God and all Godliness;
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and then his Son Ammon he comes after, and he was for his time as wicked as he:
and then his Son Ammon he comes After, and he was for his time as wicked as he:
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So that in these two wicked Kings Reigns, it is like that there were very few Books of the Law to be found.
So that in these two wicked Kings Reigns, it is like that there were very few Books of the Law to be found.
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Chrysostome in his Sermon upon Mat. and the Cor. he thinks it was only the Book of Deuteron. And so many I find, that think it was some part of the Law at least that was not extant at that time,Chrysostom in his Sermon upon Mathew and the Cor. he thinks it was only the Book of Deuteron. And so many I find, that think it was Some part of the Law At least that was not extant At that time,
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and specially it is thought to be the 27, and 28 Chapters of Deuteronomy that were read before Josiah at this time, that did so move his Heart.
and specially it is Thought to be the 27, and 28 Chapters of Deuteronomy that were read before Josiah At this time, that did so move his Heart.
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Now by the way we may learn what cause we have to bless God, that we have not only the Book of the Law, but the Book of the Gospel, and the Prophets; Not only most,
Now by the Way we may Learn what cause we have to bless God, that we have not only the Book of the Law, but the Book of the Gospel, and the prophets; Not only most,
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but all the History of the Kings, and Judges, and the Psalms, and the Prophets,
but all the History of the Kings, and Judges, and the Psalms, and the prophets,
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and Gospel, and Epistles, and Revelation, we have all these Books in our Houses that we may read continually.
and Gospel, and Epistles, and Revelation, we have all these Books in our Houses that we may read continually.
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It seems in Josiah 's time it was a strange thing to have some places of the Book of the Law read, and that before the King.
It seems in Josiah is time it was a strange thing to have Some places of the Book of the Law read, and that before the King.
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Secondly, When Josiah heard this Book read, and those Chapters most likely, his Heart was mightily affected,Secondly, When Josiah herd this Book read, and those Chapters most likely, his Heart was mightily affected,
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for there he saw he had gone on in Sin against God, though in Ignorance, but he knew that that would not excuse him, indeed he did not before understand:
for there he saw he had gone on in since against God, though in Ignorance, but he knew that that would not excuse him, indeed he did not before understand:
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It appears by his being so affected now, that he did not understand the danger of those Sins that He and his People had continued in:
It appears by his being so affected now, that he did not understand the danger of those Sins that He and his People had continued in:
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But for all that, assoon as ever he came to know what Sins they were, and in what danger they were, his Heart was exceedingly troubled.
But for all that, As soon as ever he Come to know what Sins they were, and in what danger they were, his Heart was exceedingly troubled.
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Which teaches us, That we should not think our Ignorance excuses from our Sins, but assoon as ever God brings his Word among us to reveal the Danger of our Sin, God expects that our Hearts should be humbled before Him for our Sin;
Which Teaches us, That we should not think our Ignorance excuses from our Sins, but As soon as ever God brings his Word among us to reveal the Danger of our since, God expects that our Hearts should be humbled before Him for our since;
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and he was so humbled as he could not be at rest:
and he was so humbled as he could not be At rest:
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And indeed a Heart truly sensible of the evil of Sin, cannot be at rest till it knows further of God's Mind towards it,
And indeed a Heart truly sensible of the evil of since, cannot be At rest till it knows further of God's Mind towards it,
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but will be enquiring by all means that can be, to know further of the Mind of God concerning it:
but will be inquiring by all means that can be, to know further of the Mind of God Concerning it:
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How can I sleep quietly, when I perceive that wrath is out against me, till I know whether God be reconciled to me yea or no;
How can I sleep quietly, when I perceive that wrath is out against me, till I know whither God be reconciled to me yea or no;
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This was the Case of Josiah.
This was the Case of Josiah.
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Quest. 2. But now in that he sends to Huldah. Why? Jeremiah he was a Prophet in Israel at the same time;Quest. 2. But now in that he sends to Huldah. Why? Jeremiah he was a Prophet in Israel At the same time;
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Why did he not send to Jeremiah that was a famous Prophet. For Jeremiah began his Prophecy in the Thirteenth year of Josiah.
Why did he not send to Jeremiah that was a famous Prophet. For Jeremiah began his Prophecy in the Thirteenth year of Josiah.
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Therefore some would give this Reason, Because Jeremiah he was but a young Prophet:
Therefore Some would give this Reason, Because Jeremiah he was but a young Prophet:
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For Jeremiah began his Prophecy in the Thirteenth year of Josiah, he had been but five years in the Ministery,
For Jeremiah began his Prophecy in the Thirteenth year of Josiah, he had been but five Years in the Ministry,
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and he saith of himself, that he was a Child and could not speak, and therefore they think that Josiah did not think it so fit to send to him as to Huldah, having more experience, though a Woman.
and he Says of himself, that he was a Child and could not speak, and Therefore they think that Josiah did not think it so fit to send to him as to Huldah, having more experience, though a Woman.
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But that I cannot conceive to be the Cause of his not sending to Jeremiah; but rather this;
But that I cannot conceive to be the Cause of his not sending to Jeremiah; but rather this;
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It is like Jeremiah was not at hand so near as Huldah was:
It is like Jeremiah was not At hand so near as Huldah was:
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For indeed the Town where Jeremiah dwelt was not at Jerusalem, he dwelt at Anathoth, and it was like he was there.
For indeed the Town where Jeremiah dwelled was not At Jerusalem, he dwelled At Anathoth, and it was like he was there.
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Now the good King was so earnest to know God's Mind, as he would be willing to know it by any though never so mean.
Now the good King was so earnest to know God's Mind, as he would be willing to know it by any though never so mean.
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Let them be what they will be, so it be we may but come to know what the Mind of God is by them.
Let them be what they will be, so it be we may but come to know what the Mind of God is by them.
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Quest. 3. A Third Quere that is observable, is in the Answer that this Prophet doth give to the Messengers that the King Josiah sent;Quest. 3. A Third Quere that is observable, is in the Answer that this Prophet does give to the Messengers that the King Josiah sent;
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Thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the Inhabitants thereof, Thus Says the Lord, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the Inhabitants thereof,
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even all the words of the Book which the King of Judah hath read. It is a very strange Answer; What! was not the Countrey in a good and hopeful way for Reformation, that the King of it shall have his Heart to melt,even all the words of the Book which the King of Judah hath read. It is a very strange Answer; What! was not the Country in a good and hopeful Way for Reformation, that the King of it shall have his Heart to melt,
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and shall fall a weeping, upon the apprehension of God's displeasure for their Sins that he was convinced of before;
and shall fallen a weeping, upon the apprehension of God's displeasure for their Sins that he was convinced of before;
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but assoon as he was convinced he fell a weeping, and mighty desirous he was to know God's Mind.
but As soon as he was convinced he fell a weeping, and mighty desirous he was to know God's Mind.
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Were they not now in a mighty hopeful condition for Reformation;
Were they not now in a mighty hopeful condition for Reformation;
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and yet for all this there is this Answer sent, That I will bring upon this place,
and yet for all this there is this Answer sent, That I will bring upon this place,
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and upon the Inhabitants thereof, all the words of the Book which the King of Judah hath read. This holds forth unto us a very sad Instruction, which is this;and upon the Inhabitants thereof, all the words of the Book which the King of Judah hath read. This holds forth unto us a very sad Instruction, which is this;
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That a People may be in such a Condition, as all the Reformation, and all the Repentance in the world, shall not keep them from Temporal Afflictions from the hand of God to be out against them in regard of Temporal Evils:
That a People may be in such a Condition, as all the Reformation, and all the Repentance in the world, shall not keep them from Temporal Afflictions from the hand of God to be out against them in regard of Temporal Evils:
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For if you read afterwards in the Chapter, you shall find that there was a mighty Reformation: And yet all the words of this Book must be fulfilled.
For if you read afterwards in the Chapter, you shall find that there was a mighty Reformation: And yet all the words of this Book must be fulfilled.
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We see what Sin is, it may make such a breach between God and us,
We see what since is, it may make such a breach between God and us,
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as let us do what we can, it shall not keep us from Temporal Afflictions here in this world.
as let us do what we can, it shall not keep us from Temporal Afflictions Here in this world.
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We know, all the Repentance of Moses could not keep Moses from that sad Affliction of being cut off before he came to the Land of Canaan, the Lord would not hear Moses: Yet no question but Moses did repent of that Sin that he did provoke God by,
We know, all the Repentance of Moses could not keep Moses from that sad Affliction of being Cut off before he Come to the Land of Canaan, the Lord would not hear Moses: Yet no question but Moses did Repent of that since that he did provoke God by,
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but he would not hear him, he must not go to the Land of Canaan. But now,
but he would not hear him, he must not go to the Land of Canaan. But now,
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because •he Lord doth not reveal this particularly concerning a People now as he did then:
Because •he Lord does not reveal this particularly Concerning a People now as he did then:
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We have no cause to determine this against our selves, but only to make use of this so,
We have no cause to determine this against our selves, but only to make use of this so,
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as we do not dally nor trifle with God, lest the Decree come forth against us,
as we do not dally nor trifle with God, lest the decree come forth against us,
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and there be no help for us.
and there be no help for us.
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Quest. 4. I but you will say, This Answer that the Lord made concerning Josiah hath a great deal of difficulty in it,Quest. 4. I but you will say, This Answer that the Lord made Concerning Josiah hath a great deal of difficulty in it,
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and that is, The Lord would be merciful unto him, and promised him that he should die in peace;
and that is, The Lord would be merciful unto him, and promised him that he should die in peace;
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and yet in the progress of the Story we find, that Josiah was killed in War, he was killed in the Ba•tle:
and yet in the progress of the Story we find, that Josiah was killed in War, he was killed in the Ba•tle:
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How can this be true now that he should die in peace?
How can this be true now that he should die in peace?
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Answ. For the Answer to that, I know it is ordinary thus, Tha• Josiah died in Peace,Answer For the Answer to that, I know it is ordinary thus, Tha• Josiah died in Peace,
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because his Peace was made with God, his Sins were pardoned, there was Peace between God and his Soul;
Because his Peace was made with God, his Sins were pardoned, there was Peace between God and his Soul;
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and therefore let a man die how he will, yet if there be peace between God and him, he dies in peace.
and Therefore let a man die how he will, yet if there be peace between God and him, he die in peace.
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Let there be never such Tempests and Storms abroad in the world, yet he dies in peace,
Let there be never such Tempests and Storms abroad in the world, yet he die in peace,
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so long as there is Peace between God and his Soul. But I think there is a great deal more than so:
so long as there is Peace between God and his Soul. But I think there is a great deal more than so:
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We must make this Word of God to be true with a further Answer, and that is, he died in Peace;
We must make this Word of God to be true with a further Answer, and that is, he died in Peace;
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namely with the Peace of the Kingdom, and indeed that was as Peace to him:
namely with the Peace of the Kingdom, and indeed that was as Peace to him:
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For the War that he died in, it was not a War that came against the Kingdom;
For the War that he died in, it was not a War that Come against the Kingdom;
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as you may read after in the Story, about his going to War, the Kingdom did not suffer those dreadful Evils that were threatened:
as you may read After in the Story, about his going to War, the Kingdom did not suffer those dreadful Evils that were threatened:
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Before Judah was carried into Captivity the Lord took him away, so that when he died, he left the Kingdom in a good condition for the present,
Before Judah was carried into Captivity the Lord took him away, so that when he died, he left the Kingdom in a good condition for the present,
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and he left the Ordinances of God among them: And so it was accounted a dying in Peace, in regard of the Kingdom:
and he left the Ordinances of God among them: And so it was accounted a dying in Peace, in regard of the Kingdom:
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And this doth seem to be interpreted thus in 2 Chron. 38.28. where you have this Story repeated again, Behold, I will gather thee to thy Fathers,
And this does seem to be interpreted thus in 2 Chronicles 38.28. where you have this Story repeated again, Behold, I will gather thee to thy Father's,
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and thou shalt be gathered to thy grave in peace, neither shall thine eyes see all the Evil that I will bring upon this place,
and thou shalt be gathered to thy grave in peace, neither shall thine eyes see all the Evil that I will bring upon this place,
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and upon the Inhabitants of the same. and upon the Inhabitants of the same.
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So that he was gathered to his Fathers in peace, because his Eyes did not see the Evil that after his daies did come upon his Kingdom.
So that he was gathered to his Father's in peace, Because his Eyes did not see the Evil that After his days did come upon his Kingdom.
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And indeed, let a man die how he will, if so be the Kingdom where he lives,
And indeed, let a man die how he will, if so be the Kingdom where he lives,
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and the Church be in Peace, and enjoy their Liberties and God's Ordinances, this Man may be said to die in peace, it is peace to me that I leave the Church in Peace,
and the Church be in Peace, and enjoy their Liberties and God's Ordinances, this Man may be said to die in peace, it is peace to me that I leave the Church in Peace,
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and leave the Kingdom in peace.
and leave the Kingdom in peace.
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Especially knowing that not long after, there shall grievous Distresses befal the Kingdom, he dying before that time:
Especially knowing that not long After, there shall grievous Distresses befall the Kingdom, he dying before that time:
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he is here said to die in peace.
he is Here said to die in peace.
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But this for the giving a little light to this notable and Famous Story, we come now more close to the Words.
But this for the giving a little Light to this notable and Famous Story, we come now more close to the Words.
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The answer of the Prophetess concerning the King:
The answer of the Prophetess Concerning the King:
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it begins in ver. 18. But to the King of Judah which sent you to enquire of the Lord,
it begins in ver. 18. But to the King of Judah which sent you to inquire of the Lord,
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thus shall ye say to him, Because thine Heart was tender. As for the People, I will not be intreated for them, saith God:thus shall you say to him, Because thine Heart was tender. As for the People, I will not be entreated for them, Says God:
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they shall certainly feel my stroke, and shall have all the Words written in the Book to come upon them.
they shall Certainly feel my stroke, and shall have all the Words written in the Book to come upon them.
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Obs. From hence the note may be, That when the Lord is bringing Publick Calamity upon a People, he uses to make his Buts; his differences:Obs. From hence the note may be, That when the Lord is bringing Public Calamity upon a People, he uses to make his Buts; his differences:
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But to the King of Judah. What is there any Tender Broken Heart, that is Broken for the Sins of the Nation? I will have an Eye upon them: But such a one.But to the King of Judah. What is there any Tender Broken Heart, that is Broken for the Sins of the nation? I will have an Eye upon them: But such a one.
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It's true, sometimes Godly ones may be taken away in the Judgments of a Nation, but it is when God hath some special Work to bring by their Deaths.
It's true, sometime Godly ones may be taken away in the Judgments of a nation, but it is when God hath Some special Work to bring by their Death's.
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But we do not find, that God hath his Buts now, for Godly ones are taken away as well as others. Surely my Brethren:
But we do not find, that God hath his Buts now, for Godly ones Are taken away as well as Others. Surely my Brothers:
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It is to make us all Tremble, and to make us that we rest not upon any thing,
It is to make us all Tremble, and to make us that we rest not upon any thing,
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neither Fasting nor Prayer, but to ly at the Goodness of the Lord to do with us what he pleases.
neither Fasting nor Prayer, but to lie At the goodness of the Lord to do with us what he Pleases.
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And tha• God makes not his Buts now;
And tha• God makes not his Buts now;
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It is for some Great Work that God hath to bring about, that yet is kept hid from us.
It is for Some Great Work that God hath to bring about, that yet is kept hid from us.
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But this we must be Confident of, that God will have as much Glory from their Deaths,
But this we must be Confident of, that God will have as much Glory from their Death's,
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as he should have had from their Lives;
as he should have had from their Lives;
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and howsoever the waies of God are so Dark towards us for the present, yet there is a a time when God will make his Buts, when there shall be known a difference between him that Fears God,
and howsoever the ways of God Are so Dark towards us for the present, yet there is a a time when God will make his Buts, when there shall be known a difference between him that Fears God,
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and him that Fears him not. There are very few (though they are hunted for the Sins of the Nation,
and him that Fears him not. There Are very few (though they Are hunted for the Sins of the nation,
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yet) that have a Faith for Deliverance from Temporal Judgments, and that might be one Cause.
yet) that have a Faith for Deliverance from Temporal Judgments, and that might be one Cause.
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Though the Lord promises Deliverance, yet he would have our Faith to reach unto that promise at least, to roul our Souls upon it more than we do:
Though the Lord promises Deliverance, yet he would have our Faith to reach unto that promise At least, to roll our Souls upon it more than we do:
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though it is very hard for any to have such a Faith, to be able to conclude certainly and fully that they shall be delivered from a Temporal Affliction.
though it is very hard for any to have such a Faith, to be able to conclude Certainly and Fully that they shall be Delivered from a Temporal Affliction.
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We are to admire at God's dispensations in this; and to wait for further Revelation of what God intends towards us:
We Are to admire At God's dispensations in this; and to wait for further Revelation of what God intends towards us:
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well, he makes his But concerning the King of Judah.
well, he makes his But Concerning the King of Judah.
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O it becomes the Greatest Ones in the World, Kings and Princes, when God threatens to have their hearts to melt before him, no Man is too great to humble himself before the Great God.
O it becomes the Greatest Ones in the World, Kings and Princes, when God threatens to have their hearts to melt before him, no Man is too great to humble himself before the Great God.
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Though it is True, we have a vile wretched Generation of Men, that many times though they will quake and shake at the threatnings of one that is their Superiour,
Though it is True, we have a vile wretched Generation of Men, that many times though they will quake and shake At the threatenings of one that is their Superior,
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yet every vile wretch thinks himself good enough to Sin against the Lord, and to stand out against God's Word; but he did not so.
yet every vile wretch thinks himself good enough to since against the Lord, and to stand out against God's Word; but he did not so.
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I but you will say, Perhaps he was but a Child? No, he was a King in his full Vigor and Strength;
I but you will say, Perhaps he was but a Child? No, he was a King in his full Vigor and Strength;
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he was twentie-six years of Age: and that time is the time of the Greatest lustiness that can be;
he was twentie-six Years of Age: and that time is the time of the Greatest lustiness that can be;
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especially for Courtiers and Great Men:
especially for Courtiers and Great Men:
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yet King Josiah at twentie-six years of Age, in the midst of his Nobles, though he was not in any present Danger to the outward view,
yet King Josiah At twentie-six Years of Age, in the midst of his Nobles, though he was not in any present Danger to the outward view,
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yet upon the hearing of the Word of the Lord, he doth humble himself, and weeps before the Lord,
yet upon the hearing of the Word of the Lord, he does humble himself, and weeps before the Lord,
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and therefore this is the answer that comes from God concerning him, Because thine Heart was tender, &c. I have accepted thee, and thou shalt have peace.
and Therefore this is the answer that comes from God Concerning him, Because thine Heart was tender, etc. I have accepted thee, and thou shalt have peace.
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So that in the Words there are these four things Considerable.
So that in the Words there Are these four things Considerable.
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1. What it was that wrought upon the Heart of Josiah; What were the occasions of Josiahs Heart being made tender?
1. What it was that wrought upon the Heart of Josiah; What were the occasions of Josiahs Heart being made tender?
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2. The Frame and Disposition of Josiah's Heart; it did melt. 3. The Fruit of this. First, He did humble himself.
2. The Frame and Disposition of Josiah's Heart; it did melt. 3. The Fruit of this. First, He did humble himself.
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Secondly, He did rend his Cloaths. Thirdly, He did Weep before the Lord.Secondly, He did rend his Clothes. Thirdly, He did Weep before the Lord.
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Fourthly, and lastly, God's Gracious acceptation of this, I also have heard thee, saith the Lord. Fourthly, and lastly, God's Gracious acceptation of this, I also have herd thee, Says the Lord.
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I shall not come at this time to handle the Disposition of Josiah in this melting frame, all that I shall be able to go through, shall be a point or two about the occasion of this,
I shall not come At this time to handle the Disposition of Josiah in this melting frame, all that I shall be able to go through, shall be a point or two about the occasion of this,
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for so we have that in the Text, thy Heart was tender: and thou hast humbled thy self before the Lord.
for so we have that in the Text, thy Heart was tender: and thou hast humbled thy self before the Lord.
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When thou Heardest what I spake against the Inhabitants &c. How did he hear it?
When thou Heardest what I spoke against the Inhabitants etc. How did he hear it?
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By Shusan the Scribes bringing a few old torn rotten Papers, as it is like they were,
By Susan the Scribes bringing a few old torn rotten Papers, as it is like they were,
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for they had been hid it may be in some hole of the Wall of the Temple among the Rubbish for many years together,
for they had been hid it may be in Some hold of the Wall of the Temple among the Rubbish for many Years together,
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and it is like they were very old Papers, and these were brought before the King and Read,
and it is like they were very old Papers, and these were brought before the King and Read,
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and the Text saith, that Josiahs Heart was tender, and he did humble himself when he did hear what God spake.
and the Text Says, that Josiahs Heart was tender, and he did humble himself when he did hear what God spoke.
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God did not speak to him by a Prophet nor from Heaven.
God did not speak to him by a Prophet nor from Heaven.
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If God had spoken by an audible voice from Heaven to him, and told him of the sins of his Court and Kingdom,
If God had spoken by an audible voice from Heaven to him, and told him of the Sins of his Court and Kingdom,
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then it had been somewhat for him to have his Heart melt;
then it had been somewhat for him to have his Heart melt;
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or if the Lord had raised up some extraordinary Prophet to come and denounce Dreadful threatnings against him, it had been something:
or if the Lord had raised up Some extraordinary Prophet to come and denounce Dreadful threatenings against him, it had been something:
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but it was onely upon the hearing of a few Papers that had been found amongst the Rubbish in the Temple.
but it was only upon the hearing of a few Papers that had been found among the Rubbish in the Temple.
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From whence there are these two notes of Observation.
From whence there Are these two notes of Observation.
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First, When the Lord is pleased to humble any Soul, he can do it with a very little pains.First, When the Lord is pleased to humble any Soul, he can do it with a very little pains.
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Secondly, That it is very acceptable to God for the Souls of People presently to relent and yield,Secondly, That it is very acceptable to God for the Souls of People presently to relent and yield,
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and humble themselves presently as soon as ever they hear God's displeasure made out against them.
and humble themselves presently as soon as ever they hear God's displeasure made out against them.
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These are the two notes from the cause of the Disposition of Josiahs Heart.
These Are the two notes from the cause of the Disposition of Josiahs Heart.
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The first, is a very sweet and excellent point, when God is pleased to Work upon the Heart of a Sinner, a very little matter will make his Heart to relent and yield to God.
The First, is a very sweet and excellent point, when God is pleased to Work upon the Heart of a Sinner, a very little matter will make his Heart to relent and yield to God.
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You have some that will stand out against it very much, and some again, O they yield upon a very little — what a difference is there between Josiah and Pharaoh, here are two Kings:
You have Some that will stand out against it very much, and Some again, Oh they yield upon a very little — what a difference is there between Josiah and Pharaoh, Here Are two Kings:
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Pharaoh God sends to him an extraordinary.Pharaoh God sends to him an extraordinary.
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Messenger, he comes in the Name of God and works miracles before him, many miracles, such as none in his Nation could do.
Messenger, he comes in the Name of God and works Miracles before him, many Miracles, such as none in his nation could do.
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And, besides the miracles, he doth bring more Fearful Judgments upon the whole Kingdom, and upon Pharaoh himself, such hideous Judgments as would make a Mans hair almost stand on end, to hear the very relation of them:
And, beside the Miracles, he does bring more Fearful Judgments upon the Whole Kingdom, and upon Pharaoh himself, such hideous Judgments as would make a men hair almost stand on end, to hear the very Relation of them:
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& he doth follow him with ten Judgments one after another, and yet his Heart will not yield to God;
& he does follow him with ten Judgments one After Another, and yet his Heart will not yield to God;
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And Josiah he doth but hear a little out of some old Papers and his Heart yeilds presently.
And Josiah he does but hear a little out of Some old Papers and his Heart yields presently.
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— O when God shall work, it is no great matter what the means are, the means may be very little, weak and poor,
— Oh when God shall work, it is no great matter what the means Are, the means may be very little, weak and poor,
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and yet the heart shall be brought to yield to God in a Gracious and Holy manner.
and yet the heart shall be brought to yield to God in a Gracious and Holy manner.
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We read in 1 Kin. chap. 19. ver. 20, It is a very observable History, So he departed thence and found Elisha the Son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of Oxen before him,
We read in 1 Kin. chap. 19. ver. 20, It is a very observable History, So he departed thence and found Elisha the Son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of Oxen before him,
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and Elijah passed by him and cast his mantle upon him: and that was all he did:and Elijah passed by him and cast his mantle upon him: and that was all he did:
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Now Elisha was a Man of very good Rank, though he were at Plow, his twelve yoke of Oxen were his own.
Now Elisha was a Man of very good Rank, though he were At Blow, his twelve yoke of Oxen were his own.
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And Elijah did but come by and cast his mantle upon him, and the Text saith, he lest the Oxen and ran after Elijah, and said, Let me, I pray thee kiss my Father and Mother,
And Elijah did but come by and cast his mantle upon him, and the Text Says, he lest the Oxen and ran After Elijah, and said, Let me, I pray thee kiss my Father and Mother,
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and then I will follow thee, and he said unto him, Go back again, for what have I done to thee? I but there was a secret Vertue went together with the casting of the mantle of Elijah upon Elisha, and then his Heart was towards him,and then I will follow thee, and he said unto him, Go back again, for what have I done to thee? I but there was a secret Virtue went together with the casting of the mantle of Elijah upon Elisha, and then his Heart was towards him,
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so that none could hinder him from going along with him.
so that none could hinder him from going along with him.
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So, when the Lord's time is come to gain the Heart of a Man or Woman, the least thing in the World will do it then, he will come in presently:
So, when the Lord's time is come to gain the Heart of a Man or Woman, the least thing in the World will do it then, he will come in presently:
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it is just like that concerning Peter in Luk. 22.61.
it is just like that Concerning Peter in Luk. 22.61.
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Peter had sinned exceedingly against Christ, and the Text saith, that Christ did but look upon him,Peter had sinned exceedingly against christ, and the Text Says, that christ did but look upon him,
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and upon that Peter went out and wept bitterly.
and upon that Peter went out and wept bitterly.
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He did throw himself out, that's the propriety of the word, did cast himself out with a kind of violence, he had enough of it;
He did throw himself out, that's the propriety of the word, did cast himself out with a kind of violence, he had enough of it;
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The Lord Christ did but give him a look, and he goes and weeps bitterly.
The Lord christ did but give him a look, and he Goes and weeps bitterly.
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Oh there are many that the Lord Christ speaks to again and again, and their hearts are not stirred;
O there Are many that the Lord christ speaks to again and again, and their hearts Are not stirred;
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but when the Lord is pleased to work upon the Heart, it is but God's giving a look to a Soul.
but when the Lord is pleased to work upon the Heart, it is but God's giving a look to a Soul.
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It may be some of you that are going on in sinful waies, and you have heard much against them,
It may be Some of you that Are going on in sinful ways, and you have herd much against them,
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and your Hearts are not stir'd.
and your Hearts Are not stirred.
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But if the Lord's time be come, it is b•t one look upon thee, and to open thine eyes, that thou maist have but one view of that God that thou hast sinned against,
But if the Lord's time be come, it is b•t one look upon thee, and to open thine eyes, that thou Mayest have but one view of that God that thou hast sinned against,
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and the thing will be done. We read in Cantic. 5.4.
and the thing will be done. We read in Cantic. 5.4.
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Saith the Church there, My Beloved put in his hand by the hole of the door,
Says the Church there, My beloved put in his hand by the hold of the door,
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and my Bowels were moved for him. and my Bowels were moved for him.
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The Church being secure, she falls a reasoning against her coming out to Christ, and saith, I have put off my Coat,
The Church being secure, she falls a reasoning against her coming out to christ, and Says, I have put off my Coat,
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how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet, how shall I defile them? how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet, how shall I defile them?
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O it will be a great deal of trouble, and she was loth to be put to any trouble:
O it will be a great deal of trouble, and she was loath to be put to any trouble:
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But mark this fourth Vers. My Beloved put in his hand by the hole of the door,
But mark this fourth Vers. My beloved put in his hand by the hold of the door,
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and my bowels were moved for him. and my bowels were moved for him.
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He did but put in his hand at the hole of the door, and my heart was moved:
He did but put in his hand At the hold of the door, and my heart was moved:
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Why was that more than knocking? For he did knock before, I but the time was not come.
Why was that more than knocking? For he did knock before, I but the time was not come.
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So it may be with many a Soul;
So it may be with many a Soul;
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the Lord may stand knocking at the door of thy Soul again and again, from time to time,
the Lord may stand knocking At the door of thy Soul again and again, from time to time,
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and yet thou maist have one excuse or other to put Him off; But when God's time is come, He doth but give one touch to thy Heart, and the thing is done.
and yet thou Mayest have one excuse or other to put Him off; But when God's time is come, He does but give one touch to thy Heart, and the thing is done.
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A little labour will do it when God's time is come. In Isai. 11.6. it is prophesied there of the times of the Gospel, that they shall be so yieldable to the Truths of God, that a Child shall lead them.
A little labour will do it when God's time is come. In Isaiah 11.6. it is prophesied there of the times of the Gospel, that they shall be so yieldable to the Truths of God, that a Child shall led them.
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Any Truth of God that is delivered by the meanest, by the weakest, by a Child, shall lead them.
Any Truth of God that is Delivered by the Meanest, by the Weakest, by a Child, shall led them.
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And that is very famous in Isai. 30.21.
And that is very famous in Isaiah 30.21.
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And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the Way, walk you in it,
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when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left. when you turn to the right hand, and when you turn to the left.
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What follows, Ye shall defile also the covering of thy graven Images of Silver, and the ornament of thy molten Images of Gold, thou shalt cast them away as a menstruous cloth, thou shalt say unto it, Get thee hence.
What follows, You shall defile also the covering of thy graved Images of Silver, and the ornament of thy melted Images of Gold, thou shalt cast them away as a menstruous cloth, thou shalt say unto it, Get thee hence.
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This people were much set upon their Idolatry, and the Prophet did find it a very hard thing to take off their hearts from their Idolatrous waies:
This people were much Set upon their Idolatry, and the Prophet did find it a very hard thing to take off their hearts from their Idolatrous ways:
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But now the Lord promises a time that they should hear but a word, and that behind them too,
But now the Lord promises a time that they should hear but a word, and that behind them too,
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an inkling, and what shall be the effect of it, Thou shalt take away the covering of thy graven Images of Silver.
an inkling, and what shall be the Effect of it, Thou shalt take away the covering of thy graved Images of Silver.
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For they were wont to have their Images cloathed very rich, but they should take all that rich and glorious work,
For they were wont to have their Images clothed very rich, but they should take all that rich and glorious work,
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and cast it away as a menstruous Cloth, and with indignation say, Get thee hence. What a change is here,
and cast it away as a menstruous Cloth, and with Indignation say, Get thee hence. What a change is Here,
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but with hearing a word behind one!
but with hearing a word behind one!
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And when God's time is come for poor Souls that have heard many Sermons, and yet have stood it out against God and his Word;
And when God's time is come for poor Souls that have herd many Sermons, and yet have stood it out against God and his Word;
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yet, I say, when the time of God is come, and they hear a voice behind them, saying, O Sinner, Oh sinful Soul, thy waies are not good, look about thee.
yet, I say, when the time of God is come, and they hear a voice behind them, saying, Oh Sinner, O sinful Soul, thy ways Are not good, look about thee.
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Some such thought that God doth but hint into their Mind, perhaps doth work more in their Hearts,
some such Thought that God does but hint into their Mind, perhaps does work more in their Hearts,
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than all the Sermons that ever they heard, They shall hear a voice behind them. And that in Joh. 1.48, 49. is as observable concerning Nathaniel.
than all the Sermons that ever they herd, They shall hear a voice behind them. And that in John 1.48, 49. is as observable Concerning Nathaniel.
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When Christ was about to call Nathaniel to him, what a poor thing was it did work upon Nathaniel 's Spirit, Nathaniel saith unto him, whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him,
When christ was about to call Nathaniel to him, what a poor thing was it did work upon Nathaniel is Spirit, Nathaniel Says unto him, whence Knowest thou me? jesus answered and said unto him,
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Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the Fig-tree, I saw thee. Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the Fig tree, I saw thee.
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Mark what follows, Nathaniel answered and said unto him, Rabbi, Thou art the Son of God, thou art the King of Israel.
Mark what follows, Nathaniel answered and said unto him, Rabbi, Thou art the Son of God, thou art the King of Israel.
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Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said, I saw thee under the Fig-tree, believest thou? Thou shalt see greater things than these.
jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said, I saw thee under the Fig tree, Believest thou? Thou shalt see greater things than these.
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A little thing will work upon the Heart, when the Lord is pleased to call the Sinner.
A little thing will work upon the Heart, when the Lord is pleased to call the Sinner.
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And you know concerning Matthew, He did but say, Come and follow me; and so of Zebedee 's sons, He did but say, Come and follow me, and they presently left the Ship, and their Father, and Nets;
And you know Concerning Matthew, He did but say, Come and follow me; and so of Zebedee is Sons, He did but say, Come and follow me, and they presently left the Ship, and their Father, and Nets;
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and Matthew he left his receipt of Custome, and followed him.
and Matthew he left his receipt of Custom, and followed him.
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And so the Story, which I suppose you know (that are acquainted with Scripture ) of Zacheus, he was a very vile, covetous wretch,
And so the Story, which I suppose you know (that Are acquainted with Scripture) of Zacchaeus, he was a very vile, covetous wretch,
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and very few of those are wrought upon;
and very few of those Are wrought upon;
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Well, he had heard a fame of Christ, of such a strange kind of man that was abroad in the World,
Well, he had herd a fame of christ, of such a strange kind of man that was abroad in the World,
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and he would needs go see him;
and he would needs go see him;
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and because People did so flock after him, and he being so low of Stature, he gets upon a Tree:
and Because People did so flock After him, and he being so low of Stature, he gets upon a Tree:
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wel Christ passing by and looking up, saith unto him, Zacheus come down, Salvation is come to thy Soul:
well christ passing by and looking up, Says unto him, Zacchaeus come down, Salvation is come to thy Soul:
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he comes down presently and crieth out, Behold the two parts of my goods I give to the Poor;
he comes down presently and cries out, Behold the two parts of my goods I give to the Poor;
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and if I have wronged any Man, I will restore four-fold. and if I have wronged any Man, I will restore fourfold.
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For a Covetous Man to be willing to part with two part of his Goods to give it to the Poor,
For a Covetous Man to be willing to part with two part of his Goods to give it to the Poor,
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and to make restitution four-fold of all the wrong that he hath done;
and to make restitution fourfold of all the wrong that he hath done;
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what a deal of do should we have to work upon Zacheuses, not to give two parts of their goods,
what a deal of doe should we have to work upon Zacheuses, not to give two parts of their goods,
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but a little to the poor People of God that are in distress at this time!
but a little to the poor People of God that Are in distress At this time!
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but now a little will do the business when the time of the Lord is come.
but now a little will do the business when the time of the Lord is come.
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But for the further handling of this Truth which is so sweet for us to meditate upon.
But for the further handling of this Truth which is so sweet for us to meditate upon.
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The first Reason of it is from the Power of the Truth;
The First Reason of it is from the Power of the Truth;
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the Truths of God that concern God and our own Souls they are of a mighty Efficacy;
the Truths of God that concern God and our own Souls they Are of a mighty Efficacy;
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if the Truth can get to the Heart, it is no matter what the means be:
if the Truth can get to the Heart, it is no matter what the means be:
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as now, such kind of Physick as is very strong and operative, if it can but get into the Body,
as now, such kind of Physic as is very strong and operative, if it can but get into the Body,
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though it be, by a little posset Ale, yet if you can set it in, there it will work:
though it be, by a little posset Ale, yet if you can Set it in, there it will work:
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so the Truths of God have such abundance of Efficacy, that if they get but into the Heart, they will be Working.
so the Truths of God have such abundance of Efficacy, that if they get but into the Heart, they will be Working.
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As the Broad-Seal of the Kingdom, you know, if it be brought unto a Man, let the Messenger that brings it, have never such a weak-hand,
As the Broad-Seal of the Kingdom, you know, if it be brought unto a Man, let the Messenger that brings it, have never such a weak-hand,
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and be never such a poor and contemptible Man, yet it carries Authority with it because it is the Broad-Seal:
and be never such a poor and contemptible Man, yet it carries authority with it Because it is the Broad-Seal:
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so the Truths of God have a great deal of Authority, and let them but come to hearts, they will work exceedingly,
so the Truths of God have a great deal of authority, and let them but come to hearts, they will work exceedingly,
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and indeed let the means be what it will be, it is not the means, that works, but God in the means.
and indeed let the means be what it will be, it is not the means, that works, but God in the means.
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And as Asa said concerning the Lord, 2 Chron. 14.11. It is easie with thee, O Lord, to be seen by few as well as by many.
And as Asa said Concerning the Lord, 2 Chronicles 14.11. It is easy with thee, Oh Lord, to be seen by few as well as by many.
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So it is all one with God to strike by little and weak, as by strong means.
So it is all one with God to strike by little and weak, as by strong means.
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Object. You will say? What need we then so much Preaching, and such Arguments to work upon our Hearts?Object. You will say? What need we then so much Preaching, and such Arguments to work upon our Hearts?
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Answ. Yes, we are bound to do what befits Creatures to do, and to leave God to do what pleases him:Answer Yes, we Are bound to do what befits Creatures to do, and to leave God to do what Pleases him:
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though the Lord may sometimes take weak means, yet the Lord would have us to make use of all the means that possibly we can;
though the Lord may sometime take weak means, yet the Lord would have us to make use of all the means that possibly we can;
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let us attend upon the Lord in all the means that possibly we can, when the Lord is pleased to come 〈 ◊ 〉 work, let the means be what it will be the thing will be done,
let us attend upon the Lord in all the means that possibly we can, when the Lord is pleased to come 〈 ◊ 〉 work, let the means be what it will be the thing will be done,
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because there is the Power of God put forth when at any time the means doth Work.
Because there is the Power of God put forth when At any time the means does Work.
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Suppose one come and preach the most powerful Sermon that ever was, yet except God were pleased to go out with the Word, it would never work savingly to Humble your Souls, you will be hard-hearted for all that.
Suppose one come and preach the most powerful Sermon that ever was, yet except God were pleased to go out with the Word, it would never work savingly to Humble your Souls, you will be hardhearted for all that.
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— And on the other side, let but any hint of a word, though from a Child,
— And on the other side, let but any hint of a word, though from a Child,
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yet if God be pleased to put forth his Arm, it shall break the stoutest heart upon the Earth when the Lord is pleased to put forth his Arm.
yet if God be pleased to put forth his Arm, it shall break the Stoutest heart upon the Earth when the Lord is pleased to put forth his Arm.
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Another Reason is, because the Lord is pleased sometimes to put the Heart into a better preparation for receiving the Truths than at other-times.
another Reason is, Because the Lord is pleased sometime to put the Heart into a better preparation for receiving the Truths than At Othertimes.
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And that's the reason some-times why weaker means do good, when stronger will not.
And that's the reason sometimes why Weaker means do good, when Stronger will not.
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Quest. You will say then, are there preparatory works that can prepare us for Grace? Ans. Why truly thus far;Quest. You will say then, Are there preparatory works that can prepare us for Grace? Ans. Why truly thus Far;
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so prepare, as to take away many things that hinder, and prepare the Heart for taking in of the Truths,
so prepare, as to take away many things that hinder, and prepare the Heart for taking in of the Truths,
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but they cannot be preparatory Works so to prepare, as either of congruity to merit,
but they cannot be preparatory Works so to prepare, as either of congruity to merit,
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or that God should be ingaged to come in with his Grace, but to prepare, to take away the hinderances:
or that God should be engaged to come in with his Grace, but to prepare, to take away the hindrances:
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as thus, it is in many Mens Hearts as it is in Wood, sometimes you have Wood that is very knotty,
as thus, it is in many Men's Hearts as it is in Wood, sometime you have Wood that is very knotty,
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and a great many blows will not rive it asunder: and other Wood one little knock will do it.
and a great many blows will not rive it asunder: and other Wood one little knock will do it.
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— And as it is with the Ground, the Ground when it is dry and hard after a drought,
— And as it is with the Ground, the Ground when it is dry and hard After a drought,
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if you put in the Plow it will break: but when the Ground is softned by the Rain, the Plow will easily go then. Jer. 4.3. The Work of Humiliation is compared to the Plowing up of the Fallow Ground of the Heart.
if you put in the Blow it will break: but when the Ground is softened by the Rain, the Blow will Easily go then. Jer. 4.3. The Work of Humiliation is compared to the Plowing up of the Fallow Ground of the Heart.
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Physick a little you know sometimes will Work, when a great deal will not Work at other times.
Physick a little you know sometime will Work, when a great deal will not Work At other times.
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So the Soul is in a Disposition at sometimes to be wrought upon, by lesser means than at another:
So the Soul is in a Disposition At sometime to be wrought upon, by lesser means than At Another:
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but yet still the power is all from God.
but yet still the power is all from God.
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But yet God is pleased still to work suitably to the Disposition of Men and Women:
But yet God is pleased still to work suitably to the Disposition of Men and Women:
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and God is pleased to take the hints and the Advantages of Men and Womens Hearts,
and God is pleased to take the hints and the Advantages of Men and Women's Hearts,
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for they are not alwaies in the desperate opposition against the Truth;
for they Are not always in the desperate opposition against the Truth;
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when the Lord comes with the Storm and Rain of Affliction upon the Hearts of Men and Women, O how soft and yeildable are they to any thing that God shall say to their:
when the Lord comes with the Storm and Rain of Affliction upon the Hearts of Men and Women, Oh how soft and yeildable Are they to any thing that God shall say to their:
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the Lord is pleased now to take hints and Advantages of such a Condition that Men are put into.
the Lord is pleased now to take hints and Advantages of such a Condition that Men Are put into.
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I should have shewn you of some special Dispositions, that are wrought upon more easily than others (I do not now speak of those that are wrought upon for Conversion,
I should have shown you of Some special Dispositions, that Are wrought upon more Easily than Others (I do not now speak of those that Are wrought upon for Conversion,
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but to be humbled before God for Sin sooner than others.
but to be humbled before God for since sooner than Others.
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As now, the more Fear of God there is upon a Heart, the more easily will such a Heart be wrought upon. In Prov. 18.14. There the Fear of God, is opposite to the hardness of Mans Heart.
As now, the more fear of God there is upon a Heart, the more Easily will such a Heart be wrought upon. In Curae 18.14. There the fear of God, is opposite to the hardness of men Heart.
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If the Fear of God be there, it will not be hardned, but if the Fear of God be not, then it is hardned.
If the fear of God be there, it will not be hardened, but if the fear of God be not, then it is hardened.
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And so where the Heart is a humble Heart, there a little matter will work upon it,
And so where the Heart is a humble Heart, there a little matter will work upon it,
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as the Text Isa. 66. Trembling at God's Word is join'd with a contrite Heart, and poor in Spirit.
as the Text Isaiah 66. Trembling At God's Word is joined with a contrite Heart, and poor in Spirit.
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And so where there is a meek Heart, that is wrought upon by little means. Jam. 1.21.
And so where there is a meek Heart, that is wrought upon by little means. Jam. 1.21.
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If your Heart be froward and perverse it will cast off the Word;
If your Heart be froward and perverse it will cast off the Word;
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but let it meddle with a meek and quiet Heart, and it easily receives in the Word into it.
but let it meddle with a meek and quiet Heart, and it Easily receives in the Word into it.
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And so one that hath bin Ignorant a long time, but not affected Ignorance;
And so one that hath been Ignorant a long time, but not affected Ignorance;
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when the Lord is pleased to discover himself to the Soul, the Soul is ready to take hold on the Word of the Lord:
when the Lord is pleased to discover himself to the Soul, the Soul is ready to take hold on the Word of the Lord:
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and so Saul, though he were Ignorant, when the Lord did but say, I am he whom thou persecutest, O then he Fears and saith, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?
and so Saul, though he were Ignorant, when the Lord did but say, I am he whom thou Persecutest, Oh then he Fears and Says, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?
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And so when the Heart is not hardened with the Custom of sin; less means ordinarily Work upon them than upon old ones:
And so when the Heart is not hardened with the Custom of since; less means ordinarily Work upon them than upon old ones:
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as now young ones, a little hint of God will work upon them.
as now young ones, a little hint of God will work upon them.
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The Hearts of Men and Women that are not hardned in sin, when God pleases to work upon them, a less matter doth it,
The Hearts of Men and Women that Are not hardened in since, when God Pleases to work upon them, a less matter does it,
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and brings them over to the Will of God.
and brings them over to the Will of God.
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But by Way of Application.
But by Way of Application.
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In the first place, it may be a use of a great deal of Incouragment to all the Ministers of God to Preach to People;
In the First place, it may be a use of a great deal of Encouragement to all the Ministers of God to Preach to People;
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it may be sometimes they are even discouraged and think with themselves, Lord, how hard are the Hearts of Men,
it may be sometime they Are even discouraged and think with themselves, Lord, how hard Are the Hearts of Men,
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and how difficult is it to Work upon the Hearts of Men!
and how difficult is it to Work upon the Hearts of Men!
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I have laboured with all my might, I have studied and sought to invent all the Arguments that possibly I could, the most moving Arguments that possibly I could imagin:
I have laboured with all my might, I have studied and sought to invent all the Arguments that possibly I could, the most moving Arguments that possibly I could imagine:
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when I have bin in my Study I have thought with my self, Surely if the Lord be pleased to bless these Truths that I am to deliver, they will work upon the Hearts of People,
when I have been in my Study I have Thought with my self, Surely if the Lord be pleased to bless these Truths that I am to deliver, they will work upon the Hearts of People,
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and when it comes to, perhaps the Minister finds that they are not at all stirred one whit.
and when it comes to, perhaps the Minister finds that they Are not At all stirred one whit.
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Why Lord, what shall I do then, I cannot think ever to speak things that are more powerful than those that I have spoken,
Why Lord, what shall I do then, I cannot think ever to speak things that Are more powerful than those that I have spoken,
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and those have done no good: therefore I am afraid I shall never do good. O no, do not say so; nor do not think it.
and those have done no good: Therefore I am afraid I shall never do good. O no, do not say so; nor do not think it.
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For the Lord is pleased sometimes to shew us our Vanity this Way, and to rebuke us, many times the Lord will not go along with the Ministery of the Word,
For the Lord is pleased sometime to show us our Vanity this Way, and to rebuke us, many times the Lord will not go along with the Ministry of the Word,
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when it comes with the greatest Power and the strongest Arguments;
when it comes with the greatest Power and the Strongest Arguments;
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& yet at another time, the Lord will be pleased to bless a Word that you speak, but by the bye;
& yet At Another time, the Lord will be pleased to bless a Word that you speak, but by the buy;
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and it shall do more than all the other.
and it shall do more than all the other.
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There is scarce any one faithful Minister in the world that doth observe the Work of God upon his Ministry, but doth find this.
There is scarce any one faithful Minister in the world that does observe the Work of God upon his Ministry, but does find this.
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But yet this is no Argument why a Minister should not labour with all his might,
But yet this is no Argument why a Minister should not labour with all his might,
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and come with the most strong Arguments; he is bound to do his Duty.
and come with the most strong Arguments; he is bound to do his Duty.
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I but be not discouraged, he may afterwards prevail, and God, I say, may bless many things that comes from him.
I but be not discouraged, he may afterwards prevail, and God, I say, may bless many things that comes from him.
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And therefore I would exhort those that are to speak to such an Auditory, in the words of Eccles. 11.6. In the Morning sow thy Seed, and in the Evening with-hold not thy hand;
And Therefore I would exhort those that Are to speak to such an Auditory, in the words of Eccles. 11.6. In the Morning sow thy Seed, and in the Evening withhold not thy hand;
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for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be a like good. for thou Knowest not whither shall prosper, either this or that, or whither they both shall be a like good.
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Therefore let Ministers go on, and sow their Seed, and Preach still.
Therefore let Ministers go on, and sow their Seed, and Preach still.
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And though that which they have spoken, as perhaps they have been delivering of Arguments that they thought would have moved the heart of a Devil, they have been opening the miserable condition of men,
And though that which they have spoken, as perhaps they have been delivering of Arguments that they Thought would have moved the heart of a devil, they have been opening the miserable condition of men,
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and opening the Riches of Jesus Christ. Well, but there must be no discouragement, but go on,
and opening the Riches of jesus christ. Well, but there must be no discouragement, but go on,
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and sow thy seed in the Morning, and in the Evening with-hold not thy hand, go on and preach still again and again,
and sow thy seed in the Morning, and in the Evening withhold not thy hand, go on and preach still again and again,
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and let the Word of God be presented before the hearts of people; though it have not wrought at one time, yet it may work at another time:
and let the Word of God be presented before the hearts of people; though it have not wrought At one time, yet it may work At Another time:
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Yea, though thou shouldest grow weaker and weaker, yet for all that the Lord may do good to thee,
Yea, though thou Shouldst grow Weaker and Weaker, yet for all that the Lord may do good to thee,
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even when thou art at the weakest. In 2 Tim. 2.25. saith the Apostle there to Timothy, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves, if God peradventure will give them Repentance.
even when thou art At the Weakest. In 2 Tim. 2.25. Says the Apostle there to Timothy, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves, if God Peradventure will give them Repentance.
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Peradventure this Day a Truth may be handed from God to a Soul, peradventure this Text, peradventure that Text,
Peradventure this Day a Truth may be handed from God to a Soul, Peradventure this Text, Peradventure that Text,
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and so the Soul may be brought in.
and so the Soul may be brought in.
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Ʋse of Incouragement.
Ʋse of Encouragement.
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One Ʋse more shall be by way of Incouragement to those that feel their Hearts wrought upon by little means:
One Ʋse more shall be by Way of Encouragement to those that feel their Hearts wrought upon by little means:
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And when God doth but hint a Truth to you when you are reading a Chapter, or at your Tables,
And when God does but hint a Truth to you when you Are reading a Chapter, or At your Tables,
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and conferring one with another, and especially when you come to hear the Word, you hear but some droppings of God's Word,
and conferring one with Another, and especially when you come to hear the Word, you hear but Some droppings of God's Word,
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and they work very powerfully upon thy Heart. Are there any such here? Be encouraged, the Lord accepts of this Disposition: Therefore for thy Comfort know,
and they work very powerfully upon thy Heart. are there any such Here? Be encouraged, the Lord accepts of this Disposition: Therefore for thy Comfort know,
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First; That this is a Sign of a very Child-like disposition in thee:First; That this is a Signen of a very Childlike disposition in thee:
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As now, a Father will be very well pleased when-as he doth but hold up his Finger to his Child,
As now, a Father will be very well pleased When-as he does but hold up his Finger to his Child,
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and the Child comes and falls down upon his Knees presently.
and the Child comes and falls down upon his Knees presently.
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A Slave would fall down if you come with blows to him, but a Child with the least look: In Prov. 17.10.
A Slave would fallen down if you come with blows to him, but a Child with the least look: In Curae 17.10.
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A Reproof entereth more into a wise man, than an hundred stripes into a fool. Indeed those that are fools,A Reproof entereth more into a wise man, than an hundred stripes into a fool. Indeed those that Are Fools,
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and of base slavish Dispositions they will not be wr•ught upon by any means: But one that is of an ingenuous Disposition, a word works upon them.
and of base slavish Dispositions they will not be wr•ught upon by any means: But one that is of an ingenuous Disposition, a word works upon them.
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And dost thou find thy Heart so tender that a Word works upon thee? This is a Sign of the Wisdom of God that is in thy Soul.
And dost thou find thy Heart so tender that a Word works upon thee? This is a Signen of the Wisdom of God that is in thy Soul.
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And further, Know it is a Sign that God is in his Word, and that God doth accompany what is said to thee:
And further, Know it is a Signen that God is in his Word, and that God does accompany what is said to thee:
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And that's a very comfortable Meditation to think, That, blessed be God, when I hear his Word, any little thing comes to my Heart.
And that's a very comfortable Meditation to think, That, blessed be God, when I hear his Word, any little thing comes to my Heart.
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And if thou find thy Heart to be of this temper, that thou findest every thing that is said almost to stick upon thee, thou maist have this Comfort, that the Lord doth not absent himself from thee in his Word.
And if thou find thy Heart to be of this temper, that thou Findest every thing that is said almost to stick upon thee, thou Mayest have this Comfort, that the Lord does not absent himself from thee in his Word.
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Thirdly, Certainly thou maist have this Comfort, that thou canst not go far from God.Thirdly, Certainly thou Mayest have this Comfort, that thou Canst not go Far from God.
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Why? Because if a little thing will work upon thee, thou must needs be wrought upon every day:
Why? Because if a little thing will work upon thee, thou must needs be wrought upon every day:
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And if thou hast a tender Heart, and wrought upon by a little, I say there is no fear that ever thou shouldst go far from God.
And if thou hast a tender Heart, and wrought upon by a little, I say there is no Fear that ever thou Shouldst go Far from God.
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Indeed Souls that have stout and stubborn Hearts, they go far off from God; Hearken to me ye stout-hearted, that are far from Righteousness, saith the Prophet.
Indeed Souls that have stout and stubborn Hearts, they go Far off from God; Harken to me you stouthearted, that Are Far from Righteousness, Says the Prophet.
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Stout Hearts they are far from Righteousness; but now your yieldable Hearts they can never be far from Righteousness.
Stout Hearts they Are Far from Righteousness; but now your yieldable Hearts they can never be Far from Righteousness.
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A man that hath a stout Spirit, he may be gone from God a mighty distance before he is aware;
A man that hath a stout Spirit, he may be gone from God a mighty distance before he is aware;
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but one that is of a yieldable Disposition needs never fear that ever he shall go far off from God.
but one that is of a yieldable Disposition needs never Fear that ever he shall go Far off from God.
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Indeed I may daily fall as others but this hope I have, I shall never go far from God.
Indeed I may daily fallen as Others but this hope I have, I shall never go Far from God.
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Fourthly, Doth thy Heart yield to God upon a little? O be of good Comfort, the Lord hath great things to make known to thy Soul;Fourthly, Does thy Heart yield to God upon a little? O be of good Comfort, the Lord hath great things to make known to thy Soul;
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the Lord will make known great things to that Soul that is moved at a little.
the Lord will make known great things to that Soul that is moved At a little.
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That place which is named before in Joh. •. 49. &c. is remarkable for this:
That place which is nam before in John •. 49. etc. is remarkable for this:
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You know what Christ said to Nathaniel, Dost thou believe, because I said, I saw thee under the Fig-tree? thou shalt see greater things than these.
You know what christ said to Nathaniel, Dost thou believe, Because I said, I saw thee under the Fig tree? thou shalt see greater things than these.
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So say I unto thy Heart, What, Doth thy Heart relent and come in, and submit to God upon hearing of any little that is made known to thee? O be of good Comfort, O thou Soul. Thou art a Soul that the Lord intends to do great things for,
So say I unto thy Heart, What, Does thy Heart relent and come in, and submit to God upon hearing of any little that is made known to thee? O be of good Comfort, Oh thou Soul. Thou art a Soul that the Lord intends to do great things for,
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and to reveal great things unto, The Secret of the Lord is with them that fear him,
and to reveal great things unto, The Secret of the Lord is with them that Fear him,
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and he will shew them his Covenant. and he will show them his Covenant.
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Is there a Soul that hath the Fear of God, so that every thing works upon that Soul? The Secret of the Lord is with that Soul,
Is there a Soul that hath the fear of God, so that every thing works upon that Soul? The Secret of the Lord is with that Soul,
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and the Lord will reveal his Covenant to that Soul.
and the Lord will reveal his Covenant to that Soul.
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Do thou make much of this Disposition of Heart, and when thou seest other men have hard and stout Hearts, bless God that hath given thee such a Disposition of Heart, that a little will serv• the turn.
Do thou make much of this Disposition of Heart, and when thou See other men have hard and stout Hearts, bless God that hath given thee such a Disposition of Heart, that a little will serv• the turn.
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SERMON II. June ••. 1644. 2 Kings 22.14. — Because thine heart was tender, &c.
SERMON II June ••. 1644. 2 Kings 22.14. — Because thine heart was tender, etc.
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THere is another Use or two remaining of the Point, and then we shall briefly come to the other, that we may make some entrance into that that is the main point in the Text.
THere is Another Use or two remaining of the Point, and then we shall briefly come to the other, that we may make Some Entrance into that that is the main point in the Text.
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Ʋse. When God's time is come, a little will Work upon the Heart.
Ʋse. When God's time is come, a little will Work upon the Heart.
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Then here is rebukt the untowardness of the Hearts of most People, that stand out against very much;
Then Here is rebuked the untowardness of the Hearts of most People, that stand out against very much;
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it is not a hint of a thing that will Work upon them:
it is not a hint of a thing that will Work upon them:
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How many from hence may be rebukt? I say, that have stood out against Great means to Work upon them.
How many from hence may be rebuked? I say, that have stood out against Great means to Work upon them.
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It may be many of you have had Godly parents, and they Laboured with you, your Father your Mother hath Laboured with all their Power, to shew you the evil of your waies;
It may be many of you have had Godly Parents, and they Laboured with you, your Father your Mother hath Laboured with all their Power, to show you the evil of your ways;
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They have been dropping in Admonitions, C•unsels, Exhortations, and all that will not do;
They have been dropping in Admonitions, C•unsels, Exhortations, and all that will not do;
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perhaps you have come into other Families and all that you see there, and the Incouragments that you might have there, hath done nothing upon you, you have been brought under a Powerful Ministry,
perhaps you have come into other Families and all that you see there, and the Encouragements that you might have there, hath done nothing upon you, you have been brought under a Powerful Ministry,
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and there sometime you have heard, that that might have made a Devil to tremble. You have heard the Terrours of the Law, and that hath done nothing;
and there sometime you have herd, that that might have made a devil to tremble. You have herd the Terrors of the Law, and that hath done nothing;
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yea, you have heard those Heart-melting Mercies of Christ opened to you that might, had they been offered to Devils, have melted the very Hea•t of a Devil,
yea, you have herd those Heart-melting mercies of christ opened to you that might, had they been offered to Devils, have melted the very Hea•t of a devil,
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and they have not wrought neither upon you: you have had the Work of God's Providence, which hath been mighty upon you;
and they have not wrought neither upon you: you have had the Work of God's Providence, which hath been mighty upon you;
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you have been often chastised by God, and that hath done nothing; you have received abundance of Mercies, and they have done nothing:
you have been often chastised by God, and that hath done nothing; you have received abundance of mercies, and they have done nothing:
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Nay, God hath set Conscience upon you, and that hath been terrifying of you, and haling you before the very seat of God's Judgment,
Nay, God hath Set Conscience upon you, and that hath been terrifying of you, and haling you before the very seat of God's Judgement,
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and there pleading against you for your Sin, and that hath done nothing, but you shall Continue notwithstanding all these means,
and there pleading against you for your since, and that hath done nothing, but you shall Continue notwithstanding all these means,
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as the Rock doth in the midst of the Water, the Water goes by, but the Rock stands where it did:
as the Rock does in the midst of the Water, the Water Goes by, but the Rock Stands where it did:
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O how far is thy Heart from the Heart of King Josiah, that upon the heari•g but of som old papers presently had his heart thus melting before the Lord,
Oh how Far is thy Heart from the Heart of King Josiah, that upon the heari•g but of Some old papers presently had his heart thus melting before the Lord,
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and thus humbling of himself before him;
and thus humbling of himself before him;
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well, thou that hast a heart upon which it is so difficult to Work, that there must be such a deal of do to Work upon it; Know,
well, thou that hast a heart upon which it is so difficult to Work, that there must be such a deal of doe to Work upon it; Know,
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First, That those things that have left thee, and wrought no good upon thee, are such things that many in Heaven are now Blessing God for:First, That those things that have left thee, and wrought no good upon thee, Are such things that many in Heaven Are now Blessing God for:
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they have found the good of them, thou hast been at the Word, and it hath past by thee and never toucht thy Heart,
they have found the good of them, thou hast been At the Word, and it hath passed by thee and never touched thy Heart,
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but many in Heaven are blessing God that they were at that time hearing the Word, that thou didst hear so unprofitably.
but many in Heaven Are blessing God that they were At that time hearing the Word, that thou didst hear so unprofitably.
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And know that this is a Disposition very tedious to the Spirit of God, when there is such ado with Mens Hearts that one means must be used after another.
And know that this is a Disposition very tedious to the Spirit of God, when there is such ado with Men's Hearts that one means must be used After Another.
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We know it is tedious with us, especially when we come to Men and Women and speak to them for their own good,
We know it is tedious with us, especially when we come to Men and Women and speak to them for their own good,
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when they wil not be perswaded.
when they will not be persuaded.
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O know that thou hast a Heart that is of a Disposition very tedious to God, that when God speaks to thee for thine own good, there must be such a deal of do and stir before any thing can do thee any good. And then Know,
O know that thou hast a Heart that is of a Disposition very tedious to God, that when God speaks to thee for thine own good, there must be such a deal of doe and stir before any thing can do thee any good. And then Know,
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Secondly, That it is a dangerous Sign of a Reprobate, if much means work not upon thee:Secondly, That it is a dangerous Signen of a Reprobate, if much means work not upon thee:
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thou art far from the Disposition of such a one that is here spoken of in the Text. That place is famous for this in Jer. 6.29, 30. The bellows are burnt, the Lead is consumed of the Fire, the Founder m•••eth in vain,
thou art Far from the Disposition of such a one that is Here spoken of in the Text. That place is famous for this in Jer. 6.29, 30. The bellows Are burned, the Led is consumed of the Fire, the Founder m•••eth in vain,
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for the Wicked are not plucked away; Reprobate silver shall Men call them, because the Lord hath rejected them. for the Wicked Are not plucked away; Reprobate silver shall Men call them, Because the Lord hath rejected them.
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They are compare• here to mettle that the Finer would fain melt, and would purge;
They Are compare• Here to mettle that the Finer would fain melt, and would purge;
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now saith the Text, the bellows are burnt, there's blowing and puffing to make the Fire hotter and hotter,
now Says the Text, the bellows Are burned, there's blowing and puffing to make the Fire hotter and hotter,
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yet all will not do, the lead is consumed. Finers they use to mingle lead among other pure metle.
yet all will not do, the led is consumed. Finers they use to mingle led among other pure metle.
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I but that is consum'd & nogood is done upon the metle.
I but that is consumed & nogood is done upon the metle.
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The founder melteth in vain, their Hearts are compared to such mettle as will not be melted? What then, Reprobate Silver shall Men call them,
The founder melts in vain, their Hearts Are compared to such mettle as will not be melted? What then, Reprobate Silver shall Men call them,
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because the Lord hath rejected them, the Lord at length rejects such Hearts as these which have such a deal of do to work upon them:
Because the Lord hath rejected them, the Lord At length rejects such Hearts as these which have such a deal of doe to work upon them:
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wherefore my Brethren, O labour you to get such Dispositions of Heart, as a little will work upon you, Remember this Text. Surely when we consider what a God we have to deal with,
Wherefore my Brothers, Oh labour you to get such Dispositions of Heart, as a little will work upon you, remember this Text. Surely when we Consider what a God we have to deal with,
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how infinitely great above us, we must needs be convinced that this God should expect from us, that any hints of his Will should prevail with us,
how infinitely great above us, we must needs be convinced that this God should expect from us, that any hints of his Will should prevail with us,
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if it be but a Word.
if it be but a Word.
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And know, It is a Mercy of God, that thou hast but a hint of his Will, that thou hast but any word to make his Mind known unto thee that concerns the good of thy Soul.
And know, It is a Mercy of God, that thou hast but a hint of his Will, that thou hast but any word to make his Mind known unto thee that concerns the good of thy Soul.
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First, God expects that thou shouldest catch at every hint.First, God expects that thou Shouldst catch At every hint.
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Perhaps a Minister if he do let fall but some Word by the by, that doth neerly concern thy Soul,
Perhaps a Minister if he do let fallen but Some Word by the by, that does nearly concern thy Soul,
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though it be not the great Argument that he is Preaching upon; the Lord expects that thou shouldest catch hold of that;
though it be not the great Argument that he is Preaching upon; the Lord expects that thou Shouldst catch hold of that;
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and never leave till thou gettest thy Heart affected with it.
and never leave till thou gettest thy Heart affected with it.
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In 1 Kin. 20. We read there of the Servants of Senbada•, that when they were seeking for the Life of •heir Master, to the King of Israel in v. 33. the Text saith, Now the Men did diligently observe whether any thing would come from him, and did hastily catch it:
In 1 Kin. 20. We read there of the Servants of Senbada•, that when they were seeking for the Life of •heir Master, to the King of Israel in v. 33. the Text Says, Now the Men did diligently observe whither any thing would come from him, and did hastily catch it:
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so when we come to the Word, we are to come before the Great King of Heaven and Earth for our Lives.
so when we come to the Word, we Are to come before the Great King of Heaven and Earth for our Lives.
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Now we should diligently observe whether God speak any thing to our Hearts, and hastly catch it:
Now we should diligently observe whither God speak any thing to our Hearts, and hastily catch it:
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and Blessed are those that have their Hearts wrought thus upon by a little.
and Blessed Are those that have their Hearts wrought thus upon by a little.
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For though God is pleased to use great means for the good of some, yet as for others,
For though God is pleased to use great means for the good of Some, yet as for Others,
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if a little will not do it they shall never be wrought upon.
if a little will not do it they shall never be wrought upon.
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The next point is, When thou didst be•• Josiah upon the hearing of the Book of the Law read, his Heart presently, was turned, he did not put it off as Foelix did, I will hear more of this another time, but• presently he yields. From thence the point is,
The next point is, When thou didst be•• Josiah upon the hearing of the Book of the Law read, his Heart presently, was turned, he did not put it off as Felix did, I will hear more of this Another time, but• presently he yields. From thence the point is,
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That it is very acceptable to God for the Souls of People, presently to relent and yield,
That it is very acceptable to God for the Souls of People, presently to relent and yield,
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and humble themselves presently, assoon as ever they hear God's displeasure made out against them.
and humble themselves presently, As soon as ever they hear God's displeasure made out against them.
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Sometimes God is pleased to dart in a Truth that doth not work presently, but lies for a long time in the Heart, perhaps lies many Daies, Weeks, Months, sometimes Years.
Sometime God is pleased to dart in a Truth that does not work presently, but lies for a long time in the Heart, perhaps lies many Days, Weeks, Months, sometime years.
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I have known some that upon hearing the Word, have been wrought upon while they have been hearing,
I have known Some that upon hearing the Word, have been wrought upon while they have been hearing,
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but the Lord hath cast it into their Consciences; and upon their Sick-Bed, then it hath wrought upon them:
but the Lord hath cast it into their Consciences; and upon their Sick-Bed, then it hath wrought upon them:
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And so some Admonitions and Exhortations that are given to People;
And so Some Admonitions and Exhortations that Are given to People;
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that every time doth not stir them, but, it may be, God doth Bless them a great while after.
that every time does not stir them, but, it may be, God does Bless them a great while After.
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As it is with the Seed that is cast into the Ground, though it do not come up presently if a drought follow,
As it is with the Seed that is cast into the Ground, though it do not come up presently if a drought follow,
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but if a rain follow, then when you thought they had been dead, they will come up.
but if a rain follow, then when you Thought they had been dead, they will come up.
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And so it is with the Seed of the Word, We sow it, and a Sun-shine of prosperity follows:
And so it is with the Seed of the Word, We sow it, and a Sunshine of Prosperity follows:
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and we think it is dead; but God sending some Afflictions a great while after, the Word Springs up;
and we think it is dead; but God sending Some Afflictions a great while After, the Word Springs up;
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and it is well that the Word of God may work at any time in the Hearts of Men and Women:
and it is well that the Word of God may work At any time in the Hearts of Men and Women:
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But it is more acceptable to God, when the Heart yields presently upon the very first hearing:
But it is more acceptable to God, when the Heart yields presently upon the very First hearing:
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As it was with David, he had such a kind of Heart as Josiah, in the 2 Sam. 12.12. We read there when the Prophet Nathan came to David to tell him of his Sin;
As it was with David, he had such a kind of Heart as Josiah, in the 2 Sam. 12.12. We read there when the Prophet Nathan Come to David to tell him of his since;
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saith he unto him, v. 7, 8. Thou art the Man, and so goes on telling him of his Sin. But, mark in the 13: v. when David made his Answer, to what Nathan spake;
Says he unto him, v. 7, 8. Thou art the Man, and so Goes on telling him of his Sin. But, mark in the 13: v. when David made his Answer, to what Nathan spoke;
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And Davi• said unto Nathan? I have Sinned against the Lord, and so was humbled before the Lord presently upon Nathans Message unto him:
And Davi• said unto Nathan? I have Sinned against the Lord, and so was humbled before the Lord presently upon Nathans Message unto him:
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he did not bid Nathan go away, and he would think of it after, and consider of it afterwards:
he did not bid Nathan go away, and he would think of it After, and Consider of it afterwards:
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But, O I have sinned against the Lord, I have been the Wretch that hath thus provokt the Lord against me, I have sinned, O what shall I do!
But, Oh I have sinned against the Lord, I have been the Wretch that hath thus provoked the Lord against me, I have sinned, Oh what shall I do!
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And so those in Acts 2. As they were hearing, their Hearts were prickt, before they went out of the presence of God:
And so those in Acts 2. As they were hearing, their Hearts were pricked, before they went out of the presence of God:
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as the very sound of the Word was in their Ears, the prick of God was in their Hearts.
as the very found of the Word was in their Ears, the prick of God was in their Hearts.
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And indeed, when the Lord is pleased to come upon the Hearts of his, to draw himself by his Word, the Word will work presently.
And indeed, when the Lord is pleased to come upon the Hearts of his, to draw himself by his Word, the Word will work presently.
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The Lord he can, when he will set the Key to the Heart so as it shall presently open.
The Lord he can, when he will Set the Key to the Heart so as it shall presently open.
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Many Mens Hearts are like rusty Locks, there is a great deal of stir to open them, espceially if the Key be not the right Key, and fitted to every Ward.
Many Men's Hearts Are like rusty Locks, there is a great deal of stir to open them, espceially if the Key be not the right Key, and fitted to every Ward.
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But now come to a Lock where the Key is fitted to every Ward fully, a Child may turn it, you can turn it with one of your fingers:
But now come to a Lock where the Key is fitted to every Ward Fully, a Child may turn it, you can turn it with one of your fingers:
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So the Lord sometimes indeed doth so speak the Word to many Mens Hearts that are as rusty Locks so that the Word doth not fit:
So the Lord sometime indeed does so speak the Word to many Men's Hearts that Are as rusty Locks so that the Word does not fit:
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there are many Wards in their Hearts, many Objections lie in their Hearts against the Word, that it doth not fit them,
there Are many Wards in their Hearts, many Objections lie in their Hearts against the Word, that it does not fit them,
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and so their Hearts are not opened;
and so their Hearts Are not opened;
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but at another time the Lord is so pleased to direct his Word, that he makes the Key as fit for such a Mans Heart as can be, and then he opens presently;
but At Another time the Lord is so pleased to Direct his Word, that he makes the Key as fit for such a men Heart as can be, and then he Opens presently;
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in an instant the Heart of this Man is opened that hath been shut against God all the daies of his Life before.
in an instant the Heart of this Man is opened that hath been shut against God all the days of his Life before.
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Divers reasons there are why the Hearts of Men should open and yield presently unto God.
Diverse Reasons there Are why the Hearts of Men should open and yield presently unto God.
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First, Because of the submission that the creature owes unto God. Why? You expect that your Children should presently yield to you:First, Because of the submission that the creature owes unto God. Why? You expect that your Children should presently yield to you:
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It is not enough if after a great many Blows and Words they yield to you, you account that to be the part of a stubborn Child;
It is not enough if After a great many Blows and Words they yield to you, you account that to be the part of a stubborn Child;
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but when a Child shal yield to you presently, that pleases you:
but when a Child shall yield to you presently, that Pleases you:
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Well ▪ So the Lord expects that we should yield to Him presently, not to stand out long, to have many Words and Blows;
Well ▪ So the Lord expects that we should yield to Him presently, not to stand out long, to have many Words and Blows;
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but that we should presently come in and yield unto him.
but that we should presently come in and yield unto him.
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Secondly, The present yielding unto God doth prevent abundance of Evil, abundance of Sin is prevented by a present yielding unto God:Secondly, The present yielding unto God does prevent abundance of Evil, abundance of since is prevented by a present yielding unto God:
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Many men, though perhaps at length the Lord in his infinite Mercy may convert their Souls that have stood out against him:
Many men, though perhaps At length the Lord in his infinite Mercy may convert their Souls that have stood out against him:
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I but what abundance of Evil hath there been (since that time that God began to stir thee first) committed by thee:
I but what abundance of Evil hath there been (since that time that God began to stir thee First) committed by thee:
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Let any man but look back to his former time, and think with himself;
Let any man but look back to his former time, and think with himself;
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Did not God begin with me heretofore? Did not I hear this Word of the Lord before this time? O how happy had it been with me,
Did not God begin with me heretofore? Did not I hear this Word of the Lord before this time? O how happy had it been with me,
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If I had then yielded at the first? But by standing out, O what abundance of Sin have I committed since that time!
If I had then yielded At the First? But by standing out, Oh what abundance of since have I committed since that time!
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Somewhat now I should have shewn you, What it is that a Soul doth see in God's Word, that doth make it presently yield unto him.
Somewhat now I should have shown you, What it is that a Soul does see in God's Word, that does make it presently yield unto him.
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But I will rather come briefly to some Application of this.
But I will rather come briefly to Some Application of this.
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Application. Wherefore then from hence;
Application. Wherefore then from hence;
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First, it may be an Ʋse of Consolation unto such, whose Hearts have come in presently:First, it may be an Ʋse of Consolation unto such, whose Hearts have come in presently:
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I hope the•e are some whose Hearts have been like Lydia, that the Lord hath fitted the key of his Word for,
I hope the•e Are Some whose Hearts have been like Lydia, that the Lord hath fitted the key of his Word for,
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and upon the first Hearing of the Word, their Hearts have come in before the Lord.
and upon the First Hearing of the Word, their Hearts have come in before the Lord.
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O what great ease of Spirit maist thou have in this, that thou canst be able to say as before the Lord, It's true indeed, there was a time that I went on in Blindness,
O what great ease of Spirit Mayest thou have in this, that thou Canst be able to say as before the Lord, It's true indeed, there was a time that I went on in Blindness,
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and Ignorance, and Prophaneness, and Ungodliness;
and Ignorance, and Profaneness, and Ungodliness;
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but blessed be God, ever since God hath made known His Will unto me, my Heart hath yielded to Him, Canst thou say so? O what a happy thing were it,
but blessed be God, ever since God hath made known His Will unto me, my Heart hath yielded to Him, Canst thou say so? O what a happy thing were it,
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if many of you were able to say thus; Lord, indeed I was a wretch in the daies of my ignorance, that liv'd Prophanely,
if many of you were able to say thus; Lord, indeed I was a wretch in the days of my ignorance, that lived Profanely,
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and Ungodlily, because I knew no better, but as soon as ever thou didst reveal thy mind unto me, my heart did come in, and yield to thee.
and Ungodlily, Because I knew no better, but as soon as ever thou didst reveal thy mind unto me, my heart did come in, and yield to thee.
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— There's many Men that God is now working upon, and they are coming to seek after God's Mercy,
— There's many Men that God is now working upon, and they Are coming to seek After God's Mercy,
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but this Temptation comes upon them, I but thou hast stood out against God all this while, this is that, that hath augmented thy Sins,
but this Temptation comes upon them, I but thou hast stood out against God all this while, this is that, that hath augmented thy Sins,
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and will God have Mercy on such a Wretch as hath thus stood out against him? This Temptation lies so heavie upon many, that they would give a thousand Worlds to be delivered from it.
and will God have Mercy on such a Wretch as hath thus stood out against him? This Temptation lies so heavy upon many, that they would give a thousand World's to be Delivered from it.
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But now you are delivered from such a Temptation as this is: O Blessed are you that presently yield to the Word of God; in Rev. 4.1. John saith of himself, that he heard a Voice as it were of a Trumpet talking with him; then in the second ver.
But now you Are Delivered from such a Temptation as this is: Oh Blessed Are you that presently yield to the Word of God; in Rev. 4.1. John Says of himself, that he herd a Voice as it were of a Trumpet talking with him; then in the second for.
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And immediatly I was in the Spirit, and behold, a throne was set in Heaven &c. And immediately I was in the Spirit, and behold, a throne was Set in Heaven etc.
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Thou hast heard sometimes the voice of the Word as a Trumpet, and canst thou say immediatly I was in the Spirit,
Thou hast herd sometime the voice of the Word as a Trumpet, and Canst thou say immediately I was in the Spirit,
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or, immediatly the Spirit was in me? I say, peace be to thee in this thing:
or, immediately the Spirit was in me? I say, peace be to thee in this thing:
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For this is very acceptable before the Lord; and it is a sign of an ingenuous Spirit.
For this is very acceptable before the Lord; and it is a Signen of an ingenuous Spirit.
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And know, that the Lord will be as present in the waies of Mercy to thee as thou art present in the hearing of him.
And know, that the Lord will be as present in the ways of Mercy to thee as thou art present in the hearing of him.
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Art thou wrought upon presently at the hearing of the Word? Presently I say? the Lord will be present in his Mercy towards thee, he will make as much haste to do thee good as thou canst make haste to yield Obedience unto him;
Art thou wrought upon presently At the hearing of the Word? Presently I say? the Lord will be present in his Mercy towards thee, he will make as much haste to do thee good as thou Canst make haste to yield obedience unto him;
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and therefore such kind of People as these are, may expect Comfort sooner than others. There are a great many held under the Terrors of the Law a long time:
and Therefore such kind of People as these Are, may expect Comfort sooner than Others. There Are a great many held under the Terrors of the Law a long time:
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Why, the Lord deals with them but as they dealt with him;
Why, the Lord deals with them but as they dealt with him;
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God was calling perhaps upon thee many years before thou didst hearken to him, and therefore thou mayest be willing to stay for comfort, seeing thou didst make God stay so long and didst not come in to him.
God was calling perhaps upon thee many Years before thou didst harken to him, and Therefore thou Mayest be willing to stay for Comfort, seeing thou didst make God stay so long and didst not come in to him.
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But now you young ones, if you come in presently upon the very first notice of the dangerous condition you are in, I say you may find comfort very soon.
But now you young ones, if you come in presently upon the very First notice of the dangerous condition you Are in, I say you may find Comfort very soon.
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At the beginning of Daniels Supplication the Lord heard: O the Lord would not have his mercy stay towards Daniel.
At the beginning of Daniel's Supplication the Lord herd: Oh the Lord would not have his mercy stay towards daniel.
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But many there are that are to be rebukt from this point, that do stand out against God,
But many there Are that Are to be rebuked from this point, that do stand out against God,
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and do not presently come and yield.
and do not presently come and yield.
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— As the other, a little thing will not work upon them, there must be much ado.
— As the other, a little thing will not work upon them, there must be much ado.
— p-acp dt n-jn, dt j n1 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno32, pc-acp vmb vbi d n1.
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So these, whether little or much, yet howsoever for the present they are not wrought upon.
So these, whither little or much, yet howsoever for the present they Are not wrought upon.
av d, cs j cc d, av c-acp p-acp dt j pns32 vbr xx vvn p-acp.
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Well, Know every time God speaks to thee, and thy Heart is not toucht, thou doest loose an opportunity for Eternal Life, I,
Well, Know every time God speaks to thee, and thy Heart is not touched, thou dost lose an opportunity for Eternal Life, I,
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and a large opportunity, for thy Eternal Life is lost, every time God speaks to thee,
and a large opportunity, for thy Eternal Life is lost, every time God speaks to thee,
cc dt j n1, p-acp po21 j n1 vbz vvn, d n1 np1 vvz p-acp pno21,
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and thou dost not yield to him; and is not that a great loss?
and thou dost not yield to him; and is not that a great loss?
cc pns21 vd2 xx vvi p-acp pno31; cc vbz xx d dt j n1?
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Secondly, Know this, that it is more unlikely, if thou dost not yield at first upon present hearing of the Word, it is more unlikely that thou wilt yield afterwards;Secondly, Know this, that it is more unlikely, if thou dost not yield At First upon present hearing of the Word, it is more unlikely that thou wilt yield afterwards;
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if the Corn doth not sprout and rise up in a certain time, it will never rise up:
if the Corn does not sprout and rise up in a certain time, it will never rise up:
cs dt n1 vdz xx vvi cc vvi a-acp p-acp dt j n1, pn31 vmb av-x vvi a-acp:
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and so, if the Heart stand out long, it may prove too late for the Word to work upon it.
and so, if the Heart stand out long, it may prove too late for the Word to work upon it.
cc av, cs dt n1 vvb av av-j, pn31 vmb vvi av av-j c-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31.
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Then, and further know this, thou that standest long out against God, though God should not at length Work upon thee, thou wilt have more trouble in thy Heart and Conscience a great deal:
Then, and further know this, thou that Standest long out against God, though God should not At length Work upon thee, thou wilt have more trouble in thy Heart and Conscience a great deal:
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as an old Sore you know, there is more trouble in the healing of it; So when Hearts stand out long against God, there is the more pain and trouble.
as an old Soar you know, there is more trouble in the healing of it; So when Hearts stand out long against God, there is the more pain and trouble.
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O that the Lord therefore would work presently upon your Hearts. And that's the Exhortation as from God, when you hear his Word, entertain it presently,
Oh that the Lord Therefore would work presently upon your Hearts. And that's the Exhortation as from God, when you hear his Word, entertain it presently,
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and yield presently to it, without any much adoe; whatsoever Truth you hear, be convinc't of it, whatsoever Admonition you hear, imbrace it presently. For,
and yield presently to it, without any much ado; whatsoever Truth you hear, be convinced of it, whatsoever Admonition you hear, embrace it presently. For,
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First, Certainly that that will be true hereafter, it is truth now, and there's none of you but will wish hereafter that you had yielded and submitted to the Word:First, Certainly that that will be true hereafter, it is truth now, and there's none of you but will wish hereafter that you had yielded and submitted to the Word:
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O then, if you will wish hereafter you had done it, certainly then there is reason it should be done now.
Oh then, if you will wish hereafter you had done it, Certainly then there is reason it should be done now.
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O what will the Word be true when thou comest upon thy sick bed, and deathbed? then it is true now.
O what will the Word be true when thou Comest upon thy sick Bed, and deathbed? then it is true now.
sy q-crq vmb dt n1 vbb j c-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 j n1, cc n1? cs pn31 vbz j av.
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Secondly, For ought thou knowest, what ever God speaks to thy Heart, he speaks to thee as the last;Secondly, For ought thou Knowest, what ever God speaks to thy Heart, he speaks to thee as the last;
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the very first speaking may be the last for ought thou knowest:
the very First speaking may be the last for ought thou Knowest:
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It's true, sometimes it is otherwise, but it is more than any of you can promise,
It's true, sometime it is otherwise, but it is more than any of you can promise,
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and therefore yield presently to the word.
and Therefore yield presently to the word.
cc av vvb av-j p-acp dt n1.
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Thirdly, God may put thee presently into such a Condition, as if he doth not presently grant Mercy to thy Soul, thou art undone for ever;Thirdly, God may put thee presently into such a Condition, as if he does not presently grant Mercy to thy Soul, thou art undone for ever;
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in such a Condition many times are sinners, that all Eternity lies upon the present.
in such a Condition many times Are Sinners, that all Eternity lies upon the present.
p-acp d dt n1 d n2 vbr n2, cst d n1 vvz p-acp dt j.
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And thou mayest be put into such a Condition, that either God must hear thee presently,
And thou Mayest be put into such a Condition, that either God must hear thee presently,
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or else thou art lost for ever, therefore be thou willing to hear God. Fourthly, Consider the infinite patience of God, already, that thou hast stood out so long;
or Else thou art lost for ever, Therefore be thou willing to hear God. Fourthly, Consider the infinite patience of God, already, that thou hast stood out so long;
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hath not God cut off thy Life? O then thou hast need take heed of standing out any more.
hath not God Cut off thy Life? O then thou hast need take heed of standing out any more.
vhz xx np1 vvn a-acp po21 n1? sy cs pns21 vh2 n1 vvi n1 pp-f vvg av d dc.
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Yea, how often hast thou listned to Temptations; presently that comes to wickedness, and thou canst presently imbrace them:
Yea, how often hast thou listened to Temptations; presently that comes to wickedness, and thou Canst presently embrace them:
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O then when the Word comes so near to thy Heart and speaks to thy Conscience, why canst thou not imbrace that as well!
Oh then when the Word comes so near to thy Heart and speaks to thy Conscience, why Canst thou not embrace that as well!
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O when the Word comes close, and especially so near that thou canst but say, certainly the Lord intended me this Day, stay out no longer,
O when the Word comes close, and especially so near that thou Canst but say, Certainly the Lord intended me this Day, stay out no longer,
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but yield and submit presently unto him. But I have stood out a long time, Lord? what shall I do? It is a Dreadful evil;
but yield and submit presently unto him. But I have stood out a long time, Lord? what shall I do? It is a Dreadful evil;
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and thou shouldst be willing to suffer much in regard thou hast stood out so.
and thou Shouldst be willing to suffer much in regard thou hast stood out so.
cc pns21 vmd2 vbi j pc-acp vvi d p-acp n1 pns21 vh2 vvn av av.
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I, but what sayest thou, if God should yet speak one Word to thee, what's thy resolution now? I put this unto the Consciences of every one in this Congregation,
I, but what Sayest thou, if God should yet speak one Word to thee, what's thy resolution now? I put this unto the Consciences of every one in this Congregation,
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if God shall speak this day any thing that concerns thee in particular:
if God shall speak this day any thing that concerns thee in particular:
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art thou resolved •n thine Heart that thou wilt now fall down before him, and yield and submit? if thou shouldest hear any threat in God's Word against thy Sin;
art thou resolved •n thine Heart that thou wilt now fallen down before him, and yield and submit? if thou Shouldst hear any threat in God's Word against thy since;
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art thou resolved now, what lies in thee to renounce that Sin, I put this to thee,
art thou resolved now, what lies in thee to renounce that since, I put this to thee,
vb2r pns21 vvn av, r-crq vvz p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi d n1, pns11 vvb d p-acp pno21,
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whether wilt thou do this, yea or no? What answer would you give to God:
whither wilt thou do this, yea or no? What answer would you give to God:
cs vm2 pns21 vdi d, uh cc uh-dx? q-crq n1 vmd pn22 vvi p-acp np1:
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if the Lord should this Day. (seeing I am come by his Providence) speak any thing out of his Word that shall concern my sin, I will this day without any further putting off till sickness or Death-bed, I am resolved (God inabling me) I will do what I can to the renounceing of those things which the Word of God shall Condemn? hast thou such a Resolution?
if the Lord should this Day. (seeing I am come by his Providence) speak any thing out of his Word that shall concern my since, I will this day without any further putting off till sickness or Deathbed, I am resolved (God enabling me) I will do what I can to the renouncing of those things which the Word of God shall Condemn? hast thou such a Resolution?
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I would be willing to present some Scriptures to some of you especially to those of the most ignorant sort,
I would be willing to present Some Scriptures to Some of you especially to those of the most ignorant sort,
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though perhaps some of you know them, but whether you know them or not, yet I shall present them now in the Name of God unto those that to this day have liv'd in those sins,
though perhaps Some of you know them, but whither you know them or not, yet I shall present them now in the Name of God unto those that to this day have lived in those Sins,
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and have not been humbled before God upon the hearing of this Word that I shall now speak unto you. As that in Rom. 1.18. Consider the Scripture what God speaks to thy Soul now:
and have not been humbled before God upon the hearing of this Word that I shall now speak unto you. As that in Rom. 1.18. Consider the Scripture what God speaks to thy Soul now:
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For the wrath of God is revealed from Heaven, against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of Men, who hold the Tru•h in unrighteousness. For the wrath of God is revealed from Heaven, against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of Men, who hold the Tru•h in unrighteousness.
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This is the Word of God to thee this day.
This is the Word of God to thee this day.
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Doth not thy Conscience tell thee now that there are some waies of ungodliness and unrighteousness that thou livest in? now God from Heaven tels thee that his wrath from Heaven is revealed against thy Soul if thou dost not Repent:
Does not thy Conscience tell thee now that there Are Some ways of ungodliness and unrighteousness that thou Livest in? now God from Heaven tells thee that his wrath from Heaven is revealed against thy Soul if thou dost not repent:
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O hear this Word, and let thy Soul be humbled and m••• before God.
Oh hear this Word, and let thy Soul be humbled and m••• before God.
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— And you that hold the Truth of God in unrighteousness, that is, you that have convinc't Consciences, you know what your duty is and yet you go against your Conscience, you ar• those that hold the Truth in unrighteousness,
— And you that hold the Truth of God in unrighteousness, that is, you that have convinced Consciences, you know what your duty is and yet you go against your Conscience, you ar• those that hold the Truth in unrighteousness,
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& the wrath of God from Heaven is reveal'd against you. But particularly for Sins: For Swa•ers:
& the wrath of God from Heaven is revealed against you. But particularly for Sins: For Swa•ers:
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Why, let them consider of these two Te•ts of Scriptur•• and see whether their Hearts will yield to them. In Jer. 23.10. For the Land is full of Adulterers, for because of Swearing the Land mourneth.
Why, let them Consider of these two Te•ts of Scriptur•• and see whither their Hearts will yield to them. In Jer. 23.10. For the Land is full of Adulterers, for Because of Swearing the Land Mourneth.
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This Day we know the Land mourns, and would you know the cause, you may attribute it to this 〈 ◊ 〉 that,
This Day we know the Land mourns, and would you know the cause, you may attribute it to this 〈 ◊ 〉 that,
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but the Scripture saith because of Swearing the Land mourns, I because of thy oaths, they are a part of all the cause of all the Misery of the Kingdom at this day:
but the Scripture Says Because of Swearing the Land mourns, I Because of thy Oaths, they Are a part of all the cause of all the Misery of the Kingdom At this day:
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O the Lord tells thee this, and i• thy Heart were tender thou wouldst, humble thy self before the Lord,
Oh the Lord tells thee this, and i• thy Heart were tender thou Wouldst, humble thy self before the Lord,
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because of this, and go away with a Heart resolved against thy Sin. And so that place in Zach. 5.3. is both against this sin, and against the sin of Stealing.
Because of this, and go away with a Heart resolved against thy Sin. And so that place in Zach 5.3. is both against this since, and against the since of Stealing.
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Then said be unto me, This is the Curse that goeth over the face of the whole Earth, Then said be unto me, This is the Curse that Goes over the face of the Whole Earth,
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for every one that Stealeth shall be cut off, •as on this side, according to it,
for every one that Steals shall be Cut off, •as on this side, according to it,
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and every one that Sweareth, shall be cut off as one that side. and every one that Sweareth, shall be Cut off as one that side.
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Here's a great flying Roule, the length whereof is twenty Cubits, and the breadth thereof ten Cubits,
Here's a great flying Roll, the length whereof is twenty Cubits, and the breadth thereof ten Cubits,
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and this flying Roul is the Curse going over the face of the whole Earth for every one that stealeth,
and this flying Roll is the Curse going over the face of the Whole Earth for every one that steals,
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and for every one that Sweareth.
and for every one that Sweareth.
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O this Word now hath as much Power in it to work upon thy Heart as the Word that wrought upon Josiahs; Art thou resolved against those Sins or not? this God declares unto thee this day.
O this Word now hath as much Power in it to work upon thy Heart as the Word that wrought upon Josiahs; Art thou resolved against those Sins or not? this God declares unto thee this day.
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Therefore, if thy Heart be tender, thou wilt go home and humble thy Soul before God in thy closet for thy Sin.
Therefore, if thy Heart be tender, thou wilt go home and humble thy Soul before God in thy closet for thy Sin.
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And so for the Sin of Sabbath-breaking, in Ezek. 20.13. (I desire to make an experiment this day,
And so for the since of Sabbath-breaking, in Ezekiel 20.13. (I desire to make an experiment this day,
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whether it may not be so, with some of your hearts) But the House of Israel rebelled against me in the Wilderness, they walked not in my Statutes,
whither it may not be so, with Some of your hearts) But the House of Israel rebelled against me in the Wilderness, they walked not in my Statutes,
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and they despised my Judgments, which if a Man do he shall live in them, and my Sabboths they greatly polluted:
and they despised my Judgments, which if a Man doe he shall live in them, and my Sabbaths they greatly polluted:
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then I said, I would powr out my Fury upon them, i• the Wilderness to consume them. then I said, I would power out my Fury upon them, i• the Wilderness to consume them.
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Thi• God renews to thee this Day, either thou art resolved to continue in this Way of breaking Gods Sabbaths; or not:
Thi• God renews to thee this Day, either thou art resolved to continue in this Way of breaking God's Sabbaths; or not:
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if thou beest resolved, this is the Text that concerns thee, and expect to have it made good upon thee, that the Lord shall powr out his Fury upon thee to consume thee.
if thou Best resolved, this is the Text that concerns thee, and expect to have it made good upon thee, that the Lord shall power out his Fury upon thee to consume thee.
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But upon the Reading of this Text, thy Heart falls and yields, and thou art humbled before the Lord;
But upon the Reading of this Text, thy Heart falls and yields, and thou art humbled before the Lord;
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O well and good, the Word hath the true Fruit of that it aims at: surely if Josiah had heard such a Word as this, his heart would have melted.
Oh well and good, the Word hath the true Fruit of that it aims At: surely if Josiah had herd such a Word as this, his heart would have melted.
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And then again for the sin of uncleanness, I will give you two Texts of Scripture out of God's Word,
And then again for the since of uncleanness, I will give you two Texts of Scripture out of God's Word,
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and read them unto you, they are dreadful ones, and I verily believe Josiah had no such word read to him,
and read them unto you, they Are dreadful ones, and I verily believe Josiah had no such word read to him,
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as I shall read to you against this sin: The first, in Prov. 22.14. The mouth of strange Women is a deep pit;
as I shall read to you against this since: The First, in Curae 22.14. The Mouth of strange Women is a deep pit;
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he that is abhorred of the Lord shall fall therein. he that is abhorred of the Lord shall fallen therein.
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Here's a Text now for all unclean wretches that are inticed by the Mouths of strange Women, mark what God saith to thy Soul this Day, that Man that is abhorred of God, falls into this pit. O dreadful expression!
Here's a Text now for all unclean wretches that Are enticed by the Mouths of strange Women, mark what God Says to thy Soul this Day, that Man that is abhorred of God, falls into this pit. Oh dreadful expression!
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is it possible for any Man to speak more dreadfully than thus, that the Man that is abhorred of God, shall fall into the Pit of the Whore? and how often have some of you fallen into her Pit!
is it possible for any Man to speak more dreadfully than thus, that the Man that is abhorred of God, shall fallen into the Pit of the Whore? and how often have Some of you fallen into her Pit!
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Either you must acknowledge the Word of God or not;
Either you must acknowledge the Word of God or not;
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if not, you are Atheists. And if this be not God's Word, then there is nothing in God's Word that you can lay your Salvation upon;
if not, you Are Atheists. And if this be not God's Word, then there is nothing in God's Word that you can lay your Salvation upon;
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What do you rest upon to be saved by, if not upon the Word? and if upon any part of it,
What do you rest upon to be saved by, if not upon the Word? and if upon any part of it,
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why not upon this? Certainly there is as much Authority and strength in this to humble, as there is to save:
why not upon this? Certainly there is as much authority and strength in this to humble, as there is to save:
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and this is that, that I in the Name of God, not barely reade, but speak it to you from God's Word:
and this is that, that I in the Name of God, not barely read, but speak it to you from God's Word:
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that the Man that is abhorred of God, falls into the pit of the Whore.
that the Man that is abhorred of God, falls into the pit of the Whore.
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Now either go away with a Resolution to slight and disregard the Word, or to continue, or not;
Now either go away with a Resolution to slight and disregard the Word, or to continue, or not;
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which of the three? either to slight or disregard what is said, or yet to resolve to venture,
which of the three? either to slight or disregard what is said, or yet to resolve to venture,
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or be humbled before God, because of the evil that the Word of God doth so dreadfully speak against:
or be humbled before God, Because of the evil that the Word of God does so dreadfully speak against:
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O it were a Dreadful thing if any one in this Congregation should go away with either slighting,
Oh it were a Dreadful thing if any one in this Congregation should go away with either slighting,
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or resolving to continue to venture!
or resolving to continue to venture!
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O that the Lord would accompany the reading of this to you, as he did the reading of the Book to Josiah, that the Lord might have some Soul that might fall down,
O that the Lord would accompany the reading of this to you, as he did the reading of the Book to Josiah, that the Lord might have Some Soul that might fallen down,
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and tremble before him this day and give Glory to him!
and tremble before him this day and give Glory to him!
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The other Scripture is in 2 Pet. 2.9, 10. The Lord knoweth how to deliver the Godly out of Temptation:
The other Scripture is in 2 Pet. 2.9, 10. The Lord Knoweth how to deliver the Godly out of Temptation:
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and to reserve the unjust unto the Day of Judgment to be punished, but chiefly them that walk after the flesh, in the lust of uncleanness. and to reserve the unjust unto the Day of Judgement to be punished, but chiefly them that walk After the Flesh, in the lust of uncleanness.
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The Lord knows how to reserve all Wicked Men to the Day of Judgment, but chiefly them that walk after the Flesh in the lust of uncleanness.
The Lord knows how to reserve all Wicked Men to the Day of Judgement, but chiefly them that walk After the Flesh in the lust of uncleanness.
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— Now it may be some of you may put off this, that you have not been notoriously wicked in the Actual sin of uncleanness;
— Now it may be Some of you may put off this, that you have not been notoriously wicked in the Actual since of uncleanness;
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but mark the Word of the Lord in Rom. 8.13. For if you live after the Flesh, you shall Die: that is, perish eternally:
but mark the Word of the Lord in Rom. 8.13. For if you live After the Flesh, you shall Die: that is, perish eternally:
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if you make the comforts of your lives to consist in making provision for the Flesh,
if you make the comforts of your lives to consist in making provision for the Flesh,
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and to satisfie the Flesh, though it be not in such Wicked waies of uncleanness, you shall die.
and to satisfy the Flesh, though it be not in such Wicked ways of uncleanness, you shall die.
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I, but notwithstanding all this, yet some may go away guilty and hardned in their Sin as they came:
I, but notwithstanding all this, yet Some may go away guilty and hardened in their since as they Come:
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therefore I will but read you one Word more, and that is in Deut. 29.19, 2•. And it came to pass that when he heareth the words of this Curse, that he bless himself in his Heart saying, I shall have peace though I walk in the Imaginations of my Heart, to adde Drunkenness to Thirst:
Therefore I will but read you one Word more, and that is in Deuteronomy 29.19, 2•. And it Come to pass that when he hears the words of this Curse, that he bless himself in his Heart saying, I shall have peace though I walk in the Imaginations of my Heart, to add drunkenness to Thirst:
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The Lord will not spare him, but then the Anger of the Lord, and his Jealousie shall smoke against that Man,
The Lord will not spare him, but then the Anger of the Lord, and his Jealousy shall smoke against that Man,
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and all the Curses that are written in this Book shall lie upon him: and the Lord shall blot out his Name from under Heaven. and all the Curses that Are written in this Book shall lie upon him: and the Lord shall blot out his Name from under Heaven.
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Those that shall yet bless themselves in their Wickedness, and say, For all that the Minister speaks I shall have peace;
Those that shall yet bless themselves in their Wickedness, and say, For all that the Minister speaks I shall have peace;
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O that the Lord would settle this Word upon you.
Oh that the Lord would settle this Word upon you.
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I the rather reade it, because I am afraid there be many in this place that never read Scripture in their Families,
I the rather read it, Because I am afraid there be many in this place that never read Scripture in their Families,
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and therefore I desire they might meet with such Texts of Scripture now in this Ordinance of God:
and Therefore I desire they might meet with such Texts of Scripture now in this Ordinance of God:
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It may be this one Text was one of the Texts that Josiah heard read, you hear it read over again, O that the Lord would bless these few sentences of Scripture that are read to you out of his Word, that so you may go away with tender Hearts, humbled before the Lord, and resolved against your sin.
It may be this one Text was one of the Texts that Josiah herd read, you hear it read over again, Oh that the Lord would bless these few sentences of Scripture that Are read to you out of his Word, that so you may go away with tender Hearts, humbled before the Lord, and resolved against your since.
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But to come to the next point, Which is, That a tender Heart is very acceptable unto God; Because thine Heart was tender.
But to come to the next point, Which is, That a tender Heart is very acceptable unto God; Because thine Heart was tender.
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This is that that I had thought to have spent the most part of the time in:
This is that that I had Thought to have spent the most part of the time in:
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that which the Scripture here calls a tender Heart, it is else-where call'd by other names,
that which the Scripture Here calls a tender Heart, it is elsewhere called by other names,
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as a contrite Heart, and a broken Heart, but especially that which we have in Ezek. of a Heart of Flesh, that's the very same that this is.
as a contrite Heart, and a broken Heart, but especially that which we have in Ezekiel of a Heart of Flesh, that's the very same that this is.
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David is said to be a Man after God's own Heart, and this in a more special manner,David is said to be a Man After God's own Heart, and this in a more special manner,
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because he was a Man of a very tender melting Heart.
Because he was a Man of a very tender melting Heart.
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Now then, in the handling of this point, I shall first indeavour to open to you what a tender Heart is:
Now then, in the handling of this point, I shall First endeavour to open to you what a tender Heart is:
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which is to be done two waies:
which is to be done two ways:
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Either by showing wherein it consists, or the Difference of a Tender Heart from the softness of Nature, from those Flashes that some meet withal in the Word,
Either by showing wherein it consists, or the Difference of a Tender Heart from the softness of Nature, from those Flashes that Some meet withal in the Word,
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or from the Terrours of the Law. But it may be referr'd to the Application.
or from the Terrors of the Law. But it may be referred to the Application.
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But that that we will indeavour now, is to open wherein the true tenderness of Heart doth consist,
But that that we will endeavour now, is to open wherein the true tenderness of Heart does consist,
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and then we shall indeavour to shew the preciousness of it, how precious it is before God,
and then we shall endeavour to show the preciousness of it, how precious it is before God,
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and how God doth manifest his wonderful acceptation of a tender Heart. The Philosophers description of a soft thing is, that that easily gives way to touch,
and how God does manifest his wondered acceptation of a tender Heart. The Philosophers description of a soft thing is, that that Easily gives Way to touch,
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and a hard thing is that that d•th with much adoe yield to touch:
and a hard thing is that that d•th with much ado yield to touch:
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So that here's the first, a tender Heart is such a Heart as doth easily yield to God, yield to God's touch.
So that here's the First, a tender Heart is such a Heart as does Easily yield to God, yield to God's touch.
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As now we know Wool, lay your finger upon Wool and it yields, but lay your finger upon a stone and it will not yield;
As now we know Wool, lay your finger upon Wool and it yields, but lay your finger upon a stone and it will not yield;
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lay your finger upon flesh and flesh will yield, but lay your finger upon Iron and that will not yield:
lay your finger upon Flesh and Flesh will yield, but lay your finger upon Iron and that will not yield:
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so a Heart that yields to God, that's the soft tender Heart, and the Heart that stands out against God that's the hard Heart;
so a Heart that yields to God, that's the soft tender Heart, and the Heart that Stands out against God that's the hard Heart;
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when a Man will easily yield to the touch of God's Word, he shall easily be convinced by God's Word,
when a Man will Easily yield to the touch of God's Word, he shall Easily be convinced by God's Word,
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and not stand out objecting against the Word of God;
and not stand out objecting against the Word of God;
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when-as Conscience shall easily yield to what is said, and apply the Word to ones self, when-as the Will shal fall down before the Word:
When-as Conscience shall Easily yield to what is said, and apply the Word to ones self, When-as the Will shall fallen down before the Word:
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that although before the Heart went after Wickedness, yet now when the Word comes to oppose it, the Will of a Man gives way to God's Word;
that although before the Heart went After Wickedness, yet now when the Word comes to oppose it, the Will of a Man gives Way to God's Word;
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Let God's Word take place, and not my Will saith such a Soul: and so the Affections, when they shall give way to the Word of God:
Let God's Word take place, and not my Will Says such a Soul: and so the Affections, when they shall give Way to the Word of God:
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this is a Sign of a tender Heart. Yea, and not only yielding to God, but yielding to Men too:
this is a Signen of a tender Heart. Yea, and not only yielding to God, but yielding to Men too:
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for the tenderness of Heart will be discovered in ones easily yielding to Men:
for the tenderness of Heart will be discovered in ones Easily yielding to Men:
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that if there be any thing that is offensive justly to his Brethren he yields it;
that if there be any thing that is offensive justly to his Brothers he yields it;
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he will not stand out to maintain any thing to satisfie his own will withal, but, if he sees it may be justly offensive to his Brethren, he yields.
he will not stand out to maintain any thing to satisfy his own will withal, but, if he sees it may be justly offensive to his Brothers, he yields.
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Secondly, As there is a yieldableness in a tender Heart: so a sensibleness. A tender Heart is such a one as is full of sence:Secondly, As there is a yieldableness in a tender Heart: so a sensibleness. A tender Heart is such a one as is full of sense:
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as the Flesh you know, if you do but prick it with a pin, the Flesh feels it;
as the Flesh you know, if you do but prick it with a pin, the Flesh feels it;
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The Heart of Flesh is such a Heart as is sensible of what is said to it, is sensible of God's displeasure;
The Heart of Flesh is such a Heart as is sensible of what is said to it, is sensible of God's displeasure;
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O the apprehensions of any displeasure of God it doth go to the very Heart indeed, that the infinite God should be displeased by it.
Oh the apprehensions of any displeasure of God it does go to the very Heart indeed, that the infinite God should be displeased by it.
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And it is sensible of its own vileness and wretchedness, so as it doth even loath it self before the Lord.
And it is sensible of its own vileness and wretchedness, so as it does even loath it self before the Lord.
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It is sensible of the Word, when the Word shal speak to it, it is very sensible of it:
It is sensible of the Word, when the Word shall speak to it, it is very sensible of it:
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yea, it is so sensible of any thing of God, any displeasure of God, and of its own sin,
yea, it is so sensible of any thing of God, any displeasure of God, and of its own since,
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or what the Word saith, that indeed it doth faint before God, so as there is no Creature-comfort in the World can keep it from failing.
or what the Word Says, that indeed it does faint before God, so as there is no Creature comfort in the World can keep it from failing.
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A tender Heart doth not consist meerly in being suitable of any degree, but so sensible as it would certainly faint under the sence of this displeasure of God, did not God come in with his own hand to support and help that Soul: hence in Deut. 20.3.
A tender Heart does not consist merely in being suitable of any degree, but so sensible as it would Certainly faint under the sense of this displeasure of God, did not God come in with his own hand to support and help that Soul: hence in Deuteronomy 20.3.
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The Word that is Translated there, a fainting Heart, it is the same word with that in my Text, let not your hearts be made tender, or faint.
The Word that is Translated there, a fainting Heart, it is the same word with that in my Text, let not your hearts be made tender, or faint.
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So this is the right tenderness, when there is such a softness of Heart, when the Heart is so sensible of God's displeasure and its own vileness,
So this is the right tenderness, when there is such a softness of Heart, when the Heart is so sensible of God's displeasure and its own vileness,
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and of the Word, as it would faint before the Lord, if so be that the Lord did not uphold it by his Spirit.
and of the Word, as it would faint before the Lord, if so be that the Lord did not uphold it by his Spirit.
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— Yea, likewise it is sensible of all God's Mercies, sensible of all its own unkindness against God,
— Yea, likewise it is sensible of all God's mercies, sensible of all its own unkindness against God,
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and of all the kindness it doth receive from God. The kindness of God breaks this Heart, and melts it:
and of all the kindness it does receive from God. The kindness of God breaks this Heart, and melts it:
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it is as the shine of the Sun upon the Ice that doth thaw the Ice,
it is as the shine of the Sun upon the Ice that does thaw the Ice,
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and so the Beams of God's Mercy do ever more melt the Heart of one that is of such a tender disposition as we are speaking of.
and so the Beams of God's Mercy do ever more melt the Heart of one that is of such a tender disposition as we Are speaking of.
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The Heart of a Man or Woman that is the less Affected, the less he is Afflicted, certainly such a Man or Woman hath a hard Heart:
The Heart of a Man or Woman that is the less Affected, the less he is Afflicted, Certainly such a Man or Woman hath a hard Heart:
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But now the Heart that is soft and tender, it is not onely Affected with its sin,
But now the Heart that is soft and tender, it is not only Affected with its since,
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and God's displeasure, but with Gods Mercy likewise, and the Heart •elts as well upon the apprehension of Mercy, as of Sin.
and God's displeasure, but with God's Mercy likewise, and the Heart •elts as well upon the apprehension of Mercy, as of Sin.
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And likewise is very sensible of the misery of others;
And likewise is very sensible of the misery of Others;
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why should other of our Brethren be in a harder Condition than we are, we are as unworthy as they, thus do tender Hearts reason:
why should other of our Brothers be in a harder Condition than we Are, we Are as unworthy as they, thus do tender Hearts reason:
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and their Hearts do even melt before God upon the apprehension of the misery of others,
and their Hearts do even melt before God upon the apprehension of the misery of Others,
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and that they who are so unworthy should rather en•oy Peace, and Liberty, and Comfort, and others of their Brethren do suffer such hard things:
and that they who Are so unworthy should rather en•oy Peace, and Liberty, and Comfort, and Others of their Brothers do suffer such hard things:
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but hard Hearts do not care, so they may be at home, and lie warm,
but hard Hearts do not care, so they may be At home, and lie warm,
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and have their Tables spread, what do they care, but a tender Heart is a sensible Heart.
and have their Tables spread, what do they care, but a tender Heart is a sensible Heart.
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Yea, a tender Heart is both yieldable and searchable without any great noise, he makes no great noise, this is true tenderness and melting of Heart.
Yea, a tender Heart is both yieldable and searchable without any great noise, he makes no great noise, this is true tenderness and melting of Heart.
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You know a tender thing yields, and the flesh is sensible. Mettles, they melt; and yield, and fall, and that in a still way, they make no noise:
You know a tender thing yields, and the Flesh is sensible. Mettles, they melt; and yield, and fallen, and that in a still Way, they make no noise:
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and so a true tender melting Heart is very yieldable to God, and sensible of its own Sin without any great noise:
and so a true tender melting Heart is very yieldable to God, and sensible of its own since without any great noise:
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Those kind of Men and Women that are humbled for their Sin, and make a great deal of disturbance in the Family where they live, that behave themselves in such a violent way,
Those kind of Men and Women that Are humbled for their since, and make a great deal of disturbance in the Family where they live, that behave themselves in such a violent Way,
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so as, I say, make disturbances where they live: This is not the Right Gospel-tenderness, this is not the melting of Spirit.
so as, I say, make disturbances where they live: This is not the Right Gospel-tenderness, this is not the melting of Spirit.
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Cast some things into the Fire, and as soon as they feel the heat they make a great deal of stir,
Cast Some things into the Fire, and as soon as they feel the heat they make a great deal of stir,
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but when the Mettle feels the heat of the Fire, it falls down and yields without any noise:
but when the Mettle feels the heat of the Fire, it falls down and yields without any noise:
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and so when God makes a true tender melting Heart to be sensible of sin, it is so sensible as it makes no great noise,
and so when God makes a true tender melting Heart to be sensible of since, it is so sensible as it makes no great noise,
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but carries things in a quiet way.
but carries things in a quiet Way.
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You will say, How can we be quiet, when we apprehend so much danger for our sin? Yes, my Brethren:
You will say, How can we be quiet, when we apprehend so much danger for our since? Yes, my Brothers:
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and this is the Mystery of Godliness in true Gospel-humiliation, and lay up this, you that yet do not understand it, lay it up against such times as the Lord shall affect your Hearts for your sin.
and this is the Mystery of Godliness in true Gospel humiliation, and lay up this, you that yet do not understand it, lay it up against such times as the Lord shall affect your Hearts for your since.
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And then a Fourth thing is, It is such a Heart as will take any impression from God,
And then a Fourth thing is, It is such a Heart as will take any impression from God,
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or be cast into any mould that God would have it:
or be cast into any mould that God would have it:
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as now, melt a piece of Wax, and you may put what impression you will upon it:
as now, melt a piece of Wax, and you may put what impression you will upon it:
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but if you should take a Seal, and put it upon a stone, there it will take no Impression, but upon a tender thing.
but if you should take a Seal, and put it upon a stone, there it will take no Impression, but upon a tender thing.
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So the Heart that is tender is present before the Lord, and is ready to take any stamp that the Word of God shall put upon it.
So the Heart that is tender is present before the Lord, and is ready to take any stamp that the Word of God shall put upon it.
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Look what holiness is in God's Word, according to the capacity of it, it takes the very impression of God's Holiness.
Look what holiness is in God's Word, according to the capacity of it, it Takes the very impression of God's Holiness.
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So that after they have heard the Word, there will appear the very print of those Truths upon the Heart:
So that After they have herd the Word, there will appear the very print of those Truths upon the Heart:
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and so likewise, for being cast into any mould you know things that are soft you may easily mould them,
and so likewise, for being cast into any mould you know things that Are soft you may Easily mould them,
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or the mettle when it is melted you may put it into any mould, and it will take the fashion of the mould,
or the mettle when it is melted you may put it into any mould, and it will take the fashion of the mould,
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but hard things will not do so;
but hard things will not do so;
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thus it is with a tender Heart, it is cast into whatsoever God would have it, into the very mould of the Word.
thus it is with a tender Heart, it is cast into whatsoever God would have it, into the very mould of the Word.
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We have a notable Scripture for this in Rom. 6.17. (of any Translation in the New Testament, I do wonder at the Translation of those words) Ye have obeyed from the Heart that form of Doctrine which was delivered to you. It should be translated thus;
We have a notable Scripture for this in Rom. 6.17. (of any translation in the New Testament, I do wonder At the translation of those words) You have obeyed from the Heart that from of Doctrine which was Delivered to you. It should be translated thus;
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that form of Doctrine into which you were delivered: into which form of Doctrine you were delivered.
that from of Doctrine into which you were Delivered: into which from of Doctrine you were Delivered.
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So that you have from the Heart obeyed that form of Doctrine into which the Spirit of God did deliver you.
So that you have from the Heart obeyed that from of Doctrine into which the Spirit of God did deliver you.
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So that the Form of Doctrine is compared to a mould, and the Heart of Man to mettles that are melted,
So that the From of Doctrine is compared to a mould, and the Heart of Man to mettles that Are melted,
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and the Spirit of God to the Founder, the Founder takes mettle that is melted and powres into the mould,
and the Spirit of God to the Founder, the Founder Takes mettle that is melted and Powers into the mould,
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and though the mettles were of such and such fashions before, yet now it comes to be of the same fashion the mould is of;
and though the mettles were of such and such fashions before, yet now it comes to be of the same fashion the mould is of;
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so it is with a tender melting Heart.
so it is with a tender melting Heart.
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A sinner that hath lived a long time in such and such Courses of sin and Wickedness, comes to the Word of God,
A sinner that hath lived a long time in such and such Courses of since and Wickedness, comes to the Word of God,
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and the heat of God's Word works upon him, so as it melts his Heart; and then the Spirit of God comes and takes the Heart of this old sinner,
and the heat of God's Word works upon him, so as it melts his Heart; and then the Spirit of God comes and Takes the Heart of this old sinner,
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and puts it into the mould of this Word, and so makes him a vessel of honour.
and puts it into the mould of this Word, and so makes him a vessel of honour.
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Now these five things may serve turn to open wherein lies the Nature of a tender Heart,
Now these five things may serve turn to open wherein lies the Nature of a tender Heart,
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and whereby in part you may examine: whether your Hearts be tender yea or no.
and whereby in part you may examine: whither your Hearts be tender yea or no.
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We should have come to several other things, for the further opening and shewing the Nature of a Tender Heart,
We should have come to several other things, for the further opening and showing the Nature of a Tender Heart,
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but I shall chuse rather to refer them to the Application.
but I shall choose rather to refer them to the Application.
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SERMON III. June 23. 1644. 2 Kings 22.19. — Because thine heart was tender; &c.
SERMON III. June 23. 1644. 2 Kings 22.19. — Because thine heart was tender; etc.
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The Preciousness of a Tender Heart.
The Preciousness of a Tender Heart.
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ALL that I shall do at this time, is to shew unto you the Preciousness of this Tender Heart,
ALL that I shall do At this time, is to show unto you the Preciousness of this Tender Heart,
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and how God accepts of it; and then conclude by way of Comfort to them that have such Tender Spirits.
and how God accepts of it; and then conclude by Way of Comfort to them that have such Tender Spirits.
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For the first, the Preciousness of this Tender Heart: I have heard thee, said God: O it is a disposition that I prize exceeding much! Is thy Heart Tender?
For the First, the Preciousness of this Tender Heart: I have herd thee, said God: Oh it is a disposition that I prize exceeding much! Is thy Heart Tender?
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First know, it is very Precious, because it is a special Fruit of the Covenant of Grace wheresoever it is.First know, it is very Precious, Because it is a special Fruit of the Covenant of Grace wheresoever it is.
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Doth thy Heart begin to melt to God? surely this comes from God's Heart melting towards thee first,
Does thy Heart begin to melt to God? surely this comes from God's Heart melting towards thee First,
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and that in the way of the Covenant of Grace. Those Heart-melting means in the Covenant of Grace, do begin to flow in upon thee,
and that in the Way of the Covenant of Grace. Those Heart-melting means in the Covenant of Grace, do begin to flow in upon thee,
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when thy Heart begins to melt towards God.
when thy Heart begins to melt towards God.
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That Ezek. 36. is a clear Text, by all Divines interpreted of the Promise of the Covenant of Grace,
That Ezekiel 36. is a clear Text, by all Divines interpreted of the Promise of the Covenant of Grace,
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and as a special Fruit of it;
and as a special Fruit of it;
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ver. 26. there is a Promise, A new Heart also will I give you, and a new Spirit I will put within you, for. 26. there is a Promise, A new Heart also will I give you, and a new Spirit I will put within you,
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and I will take away the Stony Heart out of your Flesh, and I will give you an Heart of Flesh? and I will put my Spirit within you,
and I will take away the Stony Heart out of your Flesh, and I will give you an Heart of Flesh? and I will put my Spirit within you,
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and cause you to walk in my Statutes, and ye shall keep my Judgments and do them. A new Heart! and cause you to walk in my Statutes, and you shall keep my Judgments and do them. A new Heart!
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every one naturally hath a hard Heart;
every one naturally hath a hard Heart;
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though some Men and Womens Hearts may seem to be softer than others, yet every one in the World hath a hard Heart:
though Some Men and Women's Hearts may seem to be Softer than Others, yet every one in the World hath a hard Heart:
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What is this new Heart that God Promises to give? Why, I will take away the stony Heart;
What is this new Heart that God Promises to give? Why, I will take away the stony Heart;
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and I will give an Heart of Flesh. and I will give an Heart of Flesh.
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Here's the Fruit of the Covenant of Grace, whosoever then hath this Tender Heart, is one certainly receiv'd into the Covenant of Grace,
Here's the Fruit of the Covenant of Grace, whosoever then hath this Tender Heart, is one Certainly received into the Covenant of Grace,
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and that shews a great deal of Preciousness that there is in it, for all things that are proper to the Covenant of Grace are Precious things,
and that shows a great deal of Preciousness that there is in it, for all things that Are proper to the Covenant of Grace Are Precious things,
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for the Covenant is a Precious Covenant;
for the Covenant is a Precious Covenant;
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and the Treasures of the riches of God's Grace in the Covenant are very Precious indeed,
and the Treasures of the riches of God's Grace in the Covenant Are very Precious indeed,
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and this is one of the choice Jewels that there is in the Treasures of the Covenant of Grace;
and this is one of the choice Jewels that there is in the Treasures of the Covenant of Grace;
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and God gives thee this choice Jewel out of the Treasures of the Covenant of Grace,
and God gives thee this choice Jewel out of the Treasures of the Covenant of Grace,
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when he gives thee a Tender Heart. Certainly, if God should give unto thee Kingdoms to possess:
when he gives thee a Tender Heart. Certainly, if God should give unto thee Kingdoms to possess:
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if he should give unto thee the possession of all the World, it were nothing to this gift.
if he should give unto thee the possession of all the World, it were nothing to this gift.
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For God may give the possession of this World unto one that he will never receive into Covenant with him;
For God may give the possession of this World unto one that he will never receive into Covenant with him;
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God may give all this World out of his General Bounty and Patience.
God may give all this World out of his General Bounty and Patience.
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I remember Luther saith of the whole Empire of the Turk, It is onely a crum that great House-holder the Lord doth cast to his Dog, all the Empire;
I Remember Luther Says of the Whole Empire of the Turk, It is only a crumb that great Householder the Lord does cast to his Dog, all the Empire;
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but now this tenderness of heart is a Fruit of the Covenant of Grace, & to have the least fruit of the Covenant of grace, is a greater mercy then to have al the fruits of God's general Bounty and Patience.
but now this tenderness of heart is a Fruit of the Covenant of Grace, & to have the least fruit of the Covenant of grace, is a greater mercy then to have all the fruits of God's general Bounty and Patience.
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Secondly, A Tender Heart is very Precious, because it hath in it so many Graces to be the ingredients of it.Secondly, A Tender Heart is very Precious, Because it hath in it so many Graces to be the ingredients of it.
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For indeed the Heart of Man is supple and made tender by the composition, and mixture of many of the Graces of God's Spirit.
For indeed the Heart of Man is supple and made tender by the composition, and mixture of many of the Graces of God's Spirit.
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The Oile that doth supple the Heart of a Sinner, is an Oile that is compounded of abundance of Graces;
The Oil that does supple the Heart of a Sinner, is an Oil that is compounded of abundance of Graces;
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indeed all the Graces of the Spirit of God, are but the ingredients into this composition that doth supple the Heart of a Sinner:
indeed all the Graces of the Spirit of God, Are but the ingredients into this composition that does supple the Heart of a Sinner:
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there you may see Humility, and Faith, and Wisdom, and Patience: add what Grace you can name, it is in this composition. God sees all Graces.
there you may see Humility, and Faith, and Wisdom, and Patience: add what Grace you can name, it is in this composition. God sees all Graces.
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I remember Chrysostom expressing this that I am now Preaching, of Tenderness of Spirit, and the excellency of it, saith he,
I Remember Chrysostom expressing this that I am now Preaching, of Tenderness of Spirit, and the excellency of it, Says he,
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When the Spirit of God works this Tenderness, it is like some Lady that is making of some precious compound, some sovereign Balsom,
When the Spirit of God works this Tenderness, it is like Some Lady that is making of Some precious compound, Some sovereign Balsam,
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and she hath all her Maidens of Honour attending upon her, and she calls to one to fetch this ingredient,
and she hath all her Maidens of Honour attending upon her, and she calls to one to fetch this ingredient,
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and to another to fetch the other, and she takes them altogether and makes a soveraign Balsom or Oile,
and to Another to fetch the other, and she Takes them altogether and makes a sovereign Balsam or Oil,
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or what she hath a desire to do.
or what she hath a desire to do.
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So, saith he, the Spirit of God doth as it were cal all Graces to come in to make this compound of this Oyl to supple the Heart of a Sinner.
So, Says he, the Spirit of God does as it were call all Graces to come in to make this compound of this Oil to supple the Heart of a Sinner.
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And the truth is therefore, though thou poor tender Spirit art not able to see the distinct workings of those Graces,
And the truth is Therefore, though thou poor tender Spirit art not able to see the distinct workings of those Graces,
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yet they are there in thee: as in an Oyle that a Physitian should prescribe you, such or such an Oyle,
yet they Are there in thee: as in an Oil that a physician should prescribe you, such or such an Oil,
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or a Conserve, made of such ingredients;
or a Conserve, made of such ingredients;
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saith he, you must take such a thing made of such ingredients, if you will be cur'd:
Says he, you must take such a thing made of such ingredients, if you will be cured:
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upon which he goes to the Apothecary and carries the Bill, now the Apothecary gives him onely a little Oyl, or conserve in a Glass;
upon which he Goes to the Apothecary and carries the Bill, now the Apothecary gives him only a little Oil, or conserve in a Glass;
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I but, saith he, the Physitian tells me there must be a great many particulars in it:
I but, Says he, the physician tells me there must be a great many particulars in it:
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the Apothecary tells him here is all, and it is made out of those particulars, though he is not able to discern them.
the Apothecary tells him Here is all, and it is made out of those particulars, though he is not able to discern them.
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So it is here in a Soul, the Scripture requires several Graces, Faith, Humility, Patience, Heavenly-mindedness and the like.
So it is Here in a Soul, the Scripture requires several Graces, Faith, Humility, Patience, Heavenly-mindedness and the like.
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Now a poor Sinner that hath this Tenderness of Spirit, many times is troubled because it cannot find the exercise of such and such particular Graces:
Now a poor Sinner that hath this Tenderness of Spirit, many times is troubled Because it cannot find the exercise of such and such particular Graces:
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I but now, hast thou a Tender Spirit, thou hast them all, they are all there, they are all in the Oyle that did suppl• thy Heart,
I but now, hast thou a Tender Spirit, thou hast them all, they Are all there, they Are all in the Oil that did suppl• thy Heart,
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if there had been wanting any one Grace of God's Spirit, that is, a Saving Grace, thy Heart had never been brought to this Tenderness,
if there had been wanting any one Grace of God's Spirit, that is, a Saving Grace, thy Heart had never been brought to this Tenderness,
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and that shews the Preciousness of a Tender Spirit.
and that shows the Preciousness of a Tender Spirit.
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3. A third thing that shews the Preciousness of a tender spirit is this, that it is a disposition that doth put the Soul into a fitness for Mercy, it fits the Soul for any mercy that the Lord hath to bestow upon it.
3. A third thing that shows the Preciousness of a tender Spirit is this, that it is a disposition that does put the Soul into a fitness for Mercy, it fits the Soul for any mercy that the Lord hath to bestow upon it.
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Saith Bernard; God doth not use to powr the Oil of his Mercy, but into a Contrite Heart: and so it is certain.
Says Bernard; God does not use to power the Oil of his Mercy, but into a Contrite Heart: and so it is certain.
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But now if the Heart be contrite and Tender, the Lord then presently powrs the Oil of his Mercy into such a one:
But now if the Heart be contrite and Tender, the Lord then presently Powers the Oil of his Mercy into such a one:
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it is in a fitness for to receive any Mercy, and the Lord who doth delight in Mercy,
it is in a fitness for to receive any Mercy, and the Lord who does delight in Mercy,
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surely he will not lose the Glory of it when he sees a subject capable of it, and fitted for it.
surely he will not loose the Glory of it when he sees a Subject capable of it, and fitted for it.
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Now thy Soul is made fit to receive any Mercy that the Lord hath to bestow,
Now thy Soul is made fit to receive any Mercy that the Lord hath to bestow,
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and the Lord is infinitely willing for to bestow Mercy;
and the Lord is infinitely willing for to bestow Mercy;
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there is no other reason why any Man or Woman in the World wants Mercy but because their vessel is not fit, it is not in a fitness for it.
there is no other reason why any Man or Woman in the World Wants Mercy but Because their vessel is not fit, it is not in a fitness for it.
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You will say indeed, God might make them fit;
You will say indeed, God might make them fit;
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I but God is not pleased to put forth his Almighty Power to make fit every vessel:
I but God is not pleased to put forth his Almighty Power to make fit every vessel:
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but if once it appear that God hath such a Love to such a Soul,
but if once it appear that God hath such a Love to such a Soul,
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as to make fit such a vessel for Mercy, such a Soul may fully conclude, that there is Mercy enough for it:
as to make fit such a vessel for Mercy, such a Soul may Fully conclude, that there is Mercy enough for it:
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perhaps thou hast it not for the present, but this is certain, there is as much for thee as thou canst hold;
perhaps thou hast it not for the present, but this is certain, there is as much for thee as thou Canst hold;
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I may say to thee, as the Lord doth to his People in another case, I know the thoughts that I have towards them, the thoughts of Peace and Love:
I may say to thee, as the Lord does to his People in Another case, I know the thoughts that I have towards them, the thoughts of Peace and Love:
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so whatsoever thy thoughts are, thou art afraid, yet the Lord saith to thee;
so whatsoever thy thoughts Are, thou art afraid, yet the Lord Says to thee;
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I know the thoughts that I have towards this Sinner, the thoughts of Love & Mercy.
I know the thoughts that I have towards this Sinner, the thoughts of Love & Mercy.
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I might give you many Scriptures to shew how this disposition doth put the Soul into a fitness for Mercy;
I might give you many Scriptures to show how this disposition does put the Soul into a fitness for Mercy;
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that's a notable one in Zech. 12.10. I will powre upon the House of David, and upon the Inhabitants of Jerusalem, the Spirit of Grace and of Supplication:
that's a notable one in Zechariah 12.10. I will pour upon the House of David, and upon the Inhabitants of Jerusalem, the Spirit of Grace and of Supplication:
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and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him,
and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him,
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as one mourneth for his only Son: I will powre out the Spirit;as one Mourneth for his only Son: I will pour out the Spirit;
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what Spirit? the same that was promised before in Ezek. and so he describes the manner of their mourning.
what Spirit? the same that was promised before in Ezekiel and so he describes the manner of their mourning.
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Then in the beginning of the 13. ch. In that day there shall be a Fountain opened, and a Fountain of Mercy opened;
Then in the beginning of the 13. changed. In that day there shall be a Fountain opened, and a Fountain of Mercy opened;
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and it shall flow in upon their Hearts when they have such a Spirit as this powred out upon them.
and it shall flow in upon their Hearts when they have such a Spirit as this poured out upon them.
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Here you have the Spirit of Grace and mourning put together;
Here you have the Spirit of Grace and mourning put together;
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a Tender Heart is called a Spirit of Grace, not only because of the free Grace of God in it;
a Tender Heart is called a Spirit of Grace, not only Because of the free Grace of God in it;
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but because of the many Graces of God that are powred into the Heart, when that is powred into it: that's a third thing.
but Because of the many Graces of God that Are poured into the Heart, when that is poured into it: that's a third thing.
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4. And then a fourth thing wherein the Preciousness of this appears is in this, That it doth make the Soul fit for a kindly work of all Ordinances,
4. And then a fourth thing wherein the Preciousness of this appears is in this, That it does make the Soul fit for a kindly work of all Ordinances,
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and of all the waies of God towards it.
and of all the ways of God towards it.
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As now, it fits the Soul for hearing of the Word, as it did Josiahs, how did Josiah Sanctifie the Name of God, in hearing Gods Word at this time!
As now, it fits the Soul for hearing of the Word, as it did Josiahs, how did Josiah Sanctify the Name of God, in hearing God's Word At this time!
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— And for receiving of the Sacrament there's nothing more suitable than this Tenderness of Spirit:
— And for receiving of the Sacrament there's nothing more suitable than this Tenderness of Spirit:
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Why, for then you come to have Communion with Jesus Christ, and saith the Text, Of his fulness we receive, and Grace for Grace:
Why, for then you come to have Communion with jesus christ, and Says the Text, Of his fullness we receive, and Grace for Grace:
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that is, as the Print of the Seal is in the Wax, there is Print for Print, look what there is in the Seal, the same there is in the Wax.
that is, as the Print of the Seal is in the Wax, there is Print for Print, look what there is in the Seal, the same there is in the Wax.
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So the Soul hath Grace for Grace, i. e. suitable to the Grace in Christ, there is the print of that Grace upon the Heart.
So the Soul hath Grace for Grace, i. e. suitable to the Grace in christ, there is the print of that Grace upon the Heart.
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Now when we come to receive the Sacrament, we come to have communion with Jesus Christ that we might receive of his fulness,
Now when we come to receive the Sacrament, we come to have communion with jesus christ that we might receive of his fullness,
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and especially we come to have the Seal of the Covenant of Grace set upon our Hearts,
and especially we come to have the Seal of the Covenant of Grace Set upon our Hearts,
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for that's the nature of a Sacrament: it is the Seal of the Righteousness of Faith.
for that's the nature of a Sacrament: it is the Seal of the Righteousness of Faith.
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Now what fitter disposition of Heart for a Seal than of a soft Heart? When you come to the Sacrament, a great care you should have that you come with soft Hearts, that you bring this Tender Heart with you,
Now what fitter disposition of Heart for a Seal than of a soft Heart? When you come to the Sacrament, a great care you should have that you come with soft Hearts, that you bring this Tender Heart with you,
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for you there bring your Hearts to have the Seal of the Covenant of Grace set upon them.
for you there bring your Hearts to have the Seal of the Covenant of Grace Set upon them.
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Oh this is a Precious Disposition, the Lord loves it well, when he sees a Company come to receive the Sacrament, who have softned their Hearts before they come,
O this is a Precious Disposition, the Lord loves it well, when he sees a Company come to receive the Sacrament, who have softened their Hearts before they come,
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and so prepared the Soul fit to have the Seal set upon it.
and so prepared the Soul fit to have the Seal Set upon it.
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All God's waies do work good upon a tender Heart, if there be but the least Mercy of God, any beam of God's Love melts a Tender Heart,
All God's ways do work good upon a tender Heart, if there be but the least Mercy of God, any beam of God's Love melts a Tender Heart,
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and therefore it is very Precious in the Eye of God. 5. It doth much honour God, it lifts up God's Name.
and Therefore it is very Precious in the Eye of God. 5. It does much honour God, it lifts up God's Name.
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No disposition in the World doth honour the Name of God more than a Tender Heart:
No disposition in the World does honour the Name of God more than a Tender Heart:
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more reverences God, and Fears before him and acknowledges his Soveraingty and Power,, and gives him the Glory of his Justice and Mercy:
more reverences God, and Fears before him and acknowledges his Sovereignty and Power,, and gives him the Glory of his justice and Mercy:
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here's a disposition that Glorifies God, as one way I told you of a Trembling Heart that Glorified God,
here's a disposition that Glorifies God, as one Way I told you of a Trembling Heart that Glorified God,
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so a Tender Heart doth much advance the Name of God.
so a Tender Heart does much advance the Name of God.
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6. It is a disposition that doth commend all our services to God, and makes them acceptable,
6. It is a disposition that does commend all our services to God, and makes them acceptable,
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and without this no service that we can perform is any waies acceptable unto God.
and without this no service that we can perform is any ways acceptable unto God.
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That famous place I suppose you cannot but take notice of, in Psa. 51. Where the Prophet saith of a Contrite Spirit, v. 17. The Sacrifices of God are a broken Spirit;
That famous place I suppose you cannot but take notice of, in Psa. 51. Where the Prophet Says of a Contrite Spirit, v. 17. The Sacrifices of God Are a broken Spirit;
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a broken and a Contrite Heart, O God, thou wilt not Despise. a broken and a Contrite Heart, Oh God, thou wilt not Despise.
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Mark, this broken and Contrite Heart is all one with that in the Text, and this tender Heart it is the Sacrifices of God, Sacrifices in the plural number.
Mark, this broken and Contrite Heart is all one with that in the Text, and this tender Heart it is the Sacrifices of God, Sacrifices in the plural number.
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Now that's to note the choice of all Sacrifices, the choice of all Sacrifices is a Tender Heart:
Now that's to note the choice of all Sacrifices, the choice of all Sacrifices is a Tender Heart:
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it's that that God doth require above all Sacrifices. And then Secondly, It is that that is instead of all Sacrifices;
it's that that God does require above all Sacrifices. And then Secondly, It is that that is instead of all Sacrifices;
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if thou canst not offer any thing else to God, yet if thou canst offer this Sacrifice, God is well pleased.
if thou Canst not offer any thing Else to God, yet if thou Canst offer this Sacrifice, God is well pleased.
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Many poor Sinners complain and are troubled, that they can do but very little for God,
Many poor Sinners complain and Are troubled, that they can do but very little for God,
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but canst thou offer up to God a Tender Spirit, a Contrite Heart? I say, this is instead of all Sacrifices whatsoever, before him.
but Canst thou offer up to God a Tender Spirit, a Contrite Heart? I say, this is instead of all Sacrifices whatsoever, before him.
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And then Thirdly, The Sacrifices of God are a broken Spirit;
And then Thirdly, The Sacrifices of God Are a broken Spirit;
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that is, here's a disposition that commends any other Sacrifice, let but this Sacrifice be put in,
that is, here's a disposition that commends any other Sacrifice, let but this Sacrifice be put in,
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and it is all one as if all other Sacrifices were there, and any thing must needs be acceptable where this is, and nothing without it.
and it is all one as if all other Sacrifices were there, and any thing must needs be acceptable where this is, and nothing without it.
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In Isa. 66. Saith the Lord: but to this Man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite Spirit, and trembleth at my Word.
In Isaiah 66. Says the Lord: but to this Man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite Spirit, and Trembleth At my Word.
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And then it follows, that he that offers up Sacrifice there is but as if he slew a Man,
And then it follows, that he that offers up Sacrifice there is but as if he slew a Man,
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or cut off a Dogs neck, that is, one that is not of that Contrite and Humble and Tender Spirit, all his Sacrifices are cast off.
or Cut off a Dogs neck, that is, one that is not of that Contrite and Humble and Tender Spirit, all his Sacrifices Are cast off.
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Now what an excellent Disposition is this, that it commends all our Sacrifices: and it is instead of all Sacrifices whatsoever before the Lord.
Now what an excellent Disposition is this, that it commends all our Sacrifices: and it is instead of all Sacrifices whatsoever before the Lord.
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7. Further, a Pretious Disposition it is, for such a one that hath a Tender Heart cannot but keep close to God, and cleave to him;
7. Further, a Precious Disposition it is, for such a one that hath a Tender Heart cannot but keep close to God, and cleave to him;
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it is a disposition that keeps the Heart continually close to God:
it is a disposition that keeps the Heart continually close to God:
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for if there be but the least declining in a Soul, that hath a Tender Heart quickly he perceives it,
for if there be but the least declining in a Soul, that hath a Tender Heart quickly he perceives it,
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and cannot be quiet till he gets to God again, and if the Lord doth withdraw himself but never so little, one that is of a Tender Heart he is sensible of that;
and cannot be quiet till he gets to God again, and if the Lord does withdraw himself but never so little, one that is of a Tender Heart he is sensible of that;
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so that it is a disposition pretious in this, because it keeps the Heart of a Sinner close to God.
so that it is a disposition precious in this, Because it keeps the Heart of a Sinner close to God.
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8. Lastly, a Tender Heart is a disposition that makes a Man or Woman a very useful member in Church or Common-Wealth; makes them an useful companion:
8. Lastly, a Tender Heart is a disposition that makes a Man or Woman a very useful member in Church or commonwealth; makes them an useful Companion:
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for one that is of a Tender Spirit is alwaies one that is very harmles.
for one that is of a Tender Spirit is always one that is very harmless.
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A sowre Spirit is one that is very troublesome where he lives, but a Tender Spirit yields to any thing,
A sour Spirit is one that is very troublesome where he lives, but a Tender Spirit yields to any thing,
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if so be that God shews him the reason.
if so be that God shows him the reason.
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And he is of a quiet and Gentle disposition, such a one is very sensible of the Publick-good, or the Publick-evil;
And he is of a quiet and Gentle disposition, such a one is very sensible of the Public-good, or the Publick-evil;
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one that is of a Tender Spirit is as sensible of the good of others many times as of himself:
one that is of a Tender Spirit is as sensible of the good of Others many times as of himself:
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come and propound any thing to him that concerns the Glory of God or the publick good, you make him presently sensible of it,
come and propound any thing to him that concerns the Glory of God or the public good, you make him presently sensible of it,
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because he is of a Tender Spirit:
Because he is of a Tender Spirit:
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whereas come to another and propound any thing to him, that doth not concern their Flesh,
whereas come to Another and propound any thing to him, that does not concern their Flesh,
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& the satisfaction of that, you cannot make them sensible of it, but a Tender Spirit is sensible of any thing you propound to him for God or for the good of others:
& the satisfaction of that, you cannot make them sensible of it, but a Tender Spirit is sensible of any thing you propound to him for God or for the good of Others:
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h•re's the excellence of a Tender Spirit. Now the Lord doth manifest a great deal of high esteem of this Tender Spirit.
h•re's the excellence of a Tender Spirit. Now the Lord does manifest a great deal of high esteem of this Tender Spirit.
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First, Here's the principal Object that draws God's Eye in all the World, the Lord looks towards him, in Isa. 66. But to this Man will I look saith God, &c. there is no Object then upon the Face of the Earth that draws the Eye of God more to it than this doth.First, Here's the principal Object that draws God's Eye in all the World, the Lord looks towards him, in Isaiah 66. But to this Man will I look Says God, etc. there is no Object then upon the Face of the Earth that draws the Eye of God more to it than this does.
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Secondly, The Heart of God is much towards such a one. That place that we have concerning Ephraim is full for that in Jer. 31.18. I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus, Thou hast chastised me and I was chastised. Secondly, The Heart of God is much towards such a one. That place that we have Concerning Ephraim is full for that in Jer. 31.18. I have surely herd Ephraim bemoaning himself thus, Thou hast chastised me and I was chastised.
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Ephraim sate alone and was bemoaning himself, his Heart began to break, and he was Lamenting his Condition all alone:Ephraim sat alone and was bemoaning himself, his Heart began to break, and he was Lamenting his Condition all alone:
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mark now how God's Heart is affected to him in the twentieth verse.
mark now how God's Heart is affected to him in the twentieth verse.
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Is Ephraim my dear Son? is he a pleasant Child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still:
Is Ephraim my dear Son? is he a pleasant Child? for since I spoke against him, I do earnestly Remember him still:
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therefore my Bowels are troubled for him: I will surely have Mercy upon him saith the Lord. Therefore my Bowels Are troubled for him: I will surely have Mercy upon him Says the Lord.
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Is there any Soul that shall get alone, bemoaning it self and its sin out of a true sence of the evil of it,
Is there any Soul that shall get alone, bemoaning it self and its since out of a true sense of the evil of it,
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and the dishonour that God hath had by its sin, the Lord looks upon such a one with his Heart towards him, his bowels do yearn towards such a one.
and the dishonour that God hath had by its since, the Lord looks upon such a one with his Heart towards him, his bowels do yearn towards such a one.
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Thirdly, Which is a principal one to consider on, and that that hath in it indeed enough if we should say no more,Thirdly, Which is a principal one to Consider on, and that that hath in it indeed enough if we should say no more,
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but I shall not be large in this:
but I shall not be large in this:
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Jesus Christ is anointed by God the Father in special purpose, to be the comforter of such a Heart; jesus christ is anointed by God the Father in special purpose, to be the comforter of such a Heart;
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wheresoever I say, there is such a Tender, broken, contrite Heart, for they are the same expressions of the same disposition, let such a one know, that God the Father hath anointed his Son on purpose to be the comforter to such a Soul. That appears clearly in Isa. 61. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
wheresoever I say, there is such a Tender, broken, contrite Heart, for they Are the same expressions of the same disposition, let such a one know, that God the Father hath anointed his Son on purpose to be the comforter to such a Soul. That appears clearly in Isaiah 61. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
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because he hath anointed me to preach good tidings to the meek he hath sent me to bind up the broken-Hearted, and then ver. 3. To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for Ashes, the Oyl of joy for mourning, the Garment of Praise for the Spirit of Heaviness, that they might be called Trees of Righteousness, the planting of the Lord that he might be Glorified. Because he hath anointed me to preach good tidings to the meek he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, and then for. 3. To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for Ashes, the Oil of joy for mourning, the Garment of Praise for the Spirit of Heaviness, that they might be called Trees of Righteousness, the planting of the Lord that he might be Glorified.
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The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Jesus Christ and hath anointed Jesus Christ to Preach good tidings to those that are of broken Spirits,
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon jesus christ and hath anointed jesus christ to Preach good tidings to those that Are of broken Spirits,
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and to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, and to give unto them Beauty for Ashes &c. Surely the Soul cannot want Comfort that Jesus Christ is by God the Father designed in way of Office to Comfort;
and to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, and to give unto them Beauty for Ashes etc. Surely the Soul cannot want Comfort that jesus christ is by God the Father designed in Way of Office to Comfort;
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he is a Christ for it; that he may Comfort it: For so when it is said, The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because he hath anointed me:
he is a christ for it; that he may Comfort it: For so when it is said, The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, Because he hath anointed me:
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It is as much as if it had been said, the Lord God the Father, hath made me Christ, for so the Word Christ signifies nothing but Anointed; hath made me a Christ that I might preach good tidings to the broken Hearted Sinners.
It is as much as if it had been said, the Lord God the Father, hath made me christ, for so the Word christ signifies nothing but Anointed; hath made me a christ that I might preach good tidings to the broken Hearted Sinners.
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Here's God's accepting now of a Tender Spirit, when he will send his Son out of his Bosom,
Here's God's accepting now of a Tender Spirit, when he will send his Son out of his Bosom,
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and bids him go into the World and take it as a principal part of his Office to be a Comforter to such Tender Spirits;
and bids him go into the World and take it as a principal part of his Office to be a Comforter to such Tender Spirits;
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to pour the Oyl of Joy, that hath had before another Oil to supple their Hearts and make them thus Tender: And that's the third thing.
to pour the Oil of Joy, that hath had before Another Oil to supple their Hearts and make them thus Tender: And that's the third thing.
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Fourthly, The many pretious Promises that there are in Scripture, especially directed unto them: (every one of them is worth a Kingdom) For so the Scripture calls the Promises, exceeding great and Pretious Promises,Fourthly, The many precious Promises that there Are in Scripture, especially directed unto them: (every one of them is worth a Kingdom) For so the Scripture calls thee Promises, exceeding great and Precious Promises,
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and the Saints do account their Riches to consist in the Promises.
and the Saints do account their Riches to consist in the Promises.
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That one Promise in Psa. 34. one that hath a Tender Spirit would not be without for a World, The Lord is nigh to them that are of a broken Heart,
That one Promise in Psa. 34. one that hath a Tender Spirit would not be without for a World, The Lord is High to them that Are of a broken Heart,
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and saveth such as be of a contrite Spirit, and then that other Promise in Isa. 57.15.and Saveth such as be of a contrite Spirit, and then that other Promise in Isaiah 57.15.
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that's rather more full than this, For thus saith the high and lofty one that inhabiteth Eternity, whose name is Holy, I dwell in the high and Holy Place, with him also that is of a Contrite and Humble Spirit, to revive the Spirit of the Humble,
that's rather more full than this, For thus Says the high and lofty one that Inhabiteth Eternity, whose name is Holy, I dwell in the high and Holy Place, with him also that is of a Contrite and Humble Spirit, to revive the Spirit of the Humble,
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and to revive the Heart of the Contrite ones. and to revive the Heart of the Contrite ones.
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My Brethren, though Heaven be a Glorious mansion of God, yet it will not serve his turn:
My Brothers, though Heaven be a Glorious mansion of God, yet it will not serve his turn:
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God doth not think that enough, unless he hath a dwelling likewise in a tender broken humble Spirit, that's the dwelling that the Lord prizes as well as the dwelling in Heaven.
God does not think that enough, unless he hath a Dwelling likewise in a tender broken humble Spirit, that's the Dwelling that the Lord prizes as well as the Dwelling in Heaven.
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As ye know Great Princes, they have several Palaces in several Countries, so the great King of all the World, keeps his Court in Heaven and in a Contrite Heart, those are the two Principal places.
As you know Great Princes, they have several Palaces in several Countries, so the great King of all the World, keeps his Court in Heaven and in a Contrite Heart, those Are the two Principal places.
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Though Princes have in several places where they use to go, some Houses of their own,
Though Princes have in several places where they use to go, Some Houses of their own,
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yet commonly you shall have them have some two or three principal Places for the Court:
yet commonly you shall have them have Some two or three principal Places for the Court:
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So though the Lord have all the World where he is, and fills Heaven and Earth;
So though the Lord have all the World where he is, and fills Heaven and Earth;
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yet the two great Places where he keeps his Court is the highest Heavens and the lowest Heart;
yet the two great Places where he keeps his Court is the highest Heavens and the lowest Heart;
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and mark, he is said to dwell with them. You know when a Man doth pass by, he may be bountiful in passing by,
and mark, he is said to dwell with them. You know when a Man does pass by, he may be bountiful in passing by,
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but in the place of his residence there he is most useful;
but in the place of his residence there he is most useful;
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a Man in his Travel going by, he may do good to some, but he is most useful where he dwells;
a Man in his Travel going by, he may do good to Some, but he is most useful where he dwells;
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so the Lord, though he may bestow some common favours in passing by to others, yea the Lord there lets out his Mercy where he dwells.
so the Lord, though he may bestow Some Common favours in passing by to Others, yea the Lord there lets out his Mercy where he dwells.
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God dwells in the Heart, God abides there in a constant way for the Communication of himself unto them;
God dwells in the Heart, God abides there in a constant Way for the Communication of himself unto them;
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and to what End? he dwells with the Contrite Spirit to revive them, the Living God is alwaies dwelling with them:
and to what End? he dwells with the Contrite Spirit to revive them, the Living God is always Dwelling with them:
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let thy dwelling be never so mean, never such a poor dark hole that thou are fain to hide thy Head in;
let thy Dwelling be never so mean, never such a poor dark hold that thou Are fain to hide thy Head in;
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yet having a Contrite Heart, know that there is a Glorious Palace for the Great King of Heaven and Earth to dwell in.
yet having a Contrite Heart, know that there is a Glorious Palace for the Great King of Heaven and Earth to dwell in.
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Many Promises we have, Blessed are those that mourn, and Blessed are the Poor in Spirit, and the like.
Many Promises we have, Blessed Are those that mourn, and Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit, and the like.
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Time would quickly be gone if we should name the several Promises, and look out in Scripture what the Lord saith of this disposition of a Tender Spirit.
Time would quickly be gone if we should name the several Promises, and look out in Scripture what the Lord Says of this disposition of a Tender Spirit.
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And that's another thing wherein God manifests his high respect unto them.
And that's Another thing wherein God manifests his high respect unto them.
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Fifthly, That the Lord doth exceedingly Tender one that is of a Tender Heart in the time of his Affliction;Fifthly, That the Lord does exceedingly Tender one that is of a Tender Heart in the time of his Affliction;
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if there be any burden upon one that is of a Tender Spirit, the Lord knows such a one is sensible of it,
if there be any burden upon one that is of a Tender Spirit, the Lord knows such a one is sensible of it,
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and therefore he is sensible of their Condition; the Lord is as sensible of thy Condition as thou art sensible of thy burden,
and Therefore he is sensible of their Condition; the Lord is as sensible of thy Condition as thou art sensible of thy burden,
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and the great Care of God is that such a one should never fail before him:
and the great Care of God is that such a one should never fail before him:
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so we have it in Isa. 57. the forenamed place, where he said, he dwelt with him that is of an Humble and Contrite Spirit, For saith he; I will not contend for ever,
so we have it in Isaiah 57. the forenamed place, where he said, he dwelled with him that is of an Humble and Contrite Spirit, For Says he; I will not contend for ever,
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neither will I be alwaies wroth: for the Spirit should fail before me, and the Souls which I have made. neither will I be always wroth: for the Spirit should fail before me, and the Souls which I have made.
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O saith God, I will not suffer burdens to be alwaies upon them though I may for some special end that I have,
Oh Says God, I will not suffer burdens to be always upon them though I may for Some special end that I have,
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and good unto them, manifest for the present some displeasure yet I will not be alwaies wroth:
and good unto them, manifest for the present Some displeasure yet I will not be always wroth:
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I know they are sensible of the least displeasure of mine, and therefore I will be tender over them who have such tender Hearts,
I know they Are sensible of the least displeasure of mine, and Therefore I will be tender over them who have such tender Hearts,
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lest saith the Lord, the Spirit should fail before me:
lest Says the Lord, the Spirit should fail before me:
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their Spirits are ready to fail before the Lord, if the Lord come out against them in an anger.
their Spirits Are ready to fail before the Lord, if the Lord come out against them in an anger.
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Therefore in Isa. 27. saith the Lord there, Fury is not in me, but who will set Briers and Thorns before me I will go through them, Saith God; as for mine own People;
Therefore in Isaiah 27. Says the Lord there, Fury is not in me, but who will Set Briers and Thorns before me I will go through them, Says God; as for mine own People;
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I will be tender over them, and will manifest no fury towards them, but indeed for your hard Hearts, that are as the Briers and Thorns, let them be set before me, those that are of rugged and sowre Spirits, let them be set before me,
I will be tender over them, and will manifest no fury towards them, but indeed for your hard Hearts, that Are as the Briers and Thorns, let them be Set before me, those that Are of rugged and sour Spirits, let them be Set before me,
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and my Fury shall go through them, and burn them up together, but the Lord is tender over those that have such tender Spirits.
and my Fury shall go through them, and burn them up together, but the Lord is tender over those that have such tender Spirits.
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Sixthly, again, He doth seal such up for Mercy in time of publick calamity:Sixthly, again, He does seal such up for Mercy in time of public calamity:
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in Ezek. 9. you may find that those that did mourn for the sins that were committed, the Lord gave a Command that the Seal of preservation should be set upon them,
in Ezekiel 9. you may find that those that did mourn for the Sins that were committed, the Lord gave a Command that the Seal of preservation should be Set upon them,
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before the City should be destroyed:
before the city should be destroyed:
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So certainly, wheresoever there is any Tender Spirit, the Lord doth set a Seal of Mercy u•on them;
So Certainly, wheresoever there is any Tender Spirit, the Lord does Set a Seal of Mercy u•on them;
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1868
and so then whatsoever Calamity comes upon the place where such a one lives, he shall be marked out for Mercy.
and so then whatsoever Calamity comes upon the place where such a one lives, he shall be marked out for Mercy.
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1869
And so we know it was with Josiah, that was one special evidence that the Lord would shew of his Mercy to Josiah, that he should not see the Calamity that was to come,
And so we know it was with Josiah, that was one special evidence that the Lord would show of his Mercy to Josiah, that he should not see the Calamity that was to come,
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1870
but he should be delivered before it came.
but he should be Delivered before it Come.
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1871
And that lets out to get a further expression of God's Love to a Tender Spirit,
And that lets out to get a further expression of God's Love to a Tender Spirit,
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1872
and that is, that in case the Lord sees that there are Calamities coming upon Kingdoms,
and that is, that in case the Lord sees that there Are Calamities coming upon Kingdoms,
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1873
and he sees such a Man or Womans Heart being so tender will not be able to bear those Calamities, the Lord in much Love takes them away to himself before they come,
and he sees such a Man or Woman's Heart being so tender will not be able to bear those Calamities, the Lord in much Love Takes them away to himself before they come,
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and that is most proper for the example of Josiah.
and that is most proper for the Exampl of Josiah.
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I say, where the Lord sees Men and Women of Tender Spirits, so as they are not able to bear the sight of the Grievous Calamities that God intends to Places, where the Lord will manifest his sore displeasure, in much Love God takes them away before;
I say, where the Lord sees Men and Women of Tender Spirits, so as they Are not able to bear the sighed of the Grievous Calamities that God intends to Places, where the Lord will manifest his soar displeasure, in much Love God Takes them away before;
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1876
for Josiah was taken away, but not by the War of his own Country, of his Kingdom,
for Josiah was taken away, but not by the War of his own Country, of his Kingdom,
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1877
but it was the War of one King against another;
but it was the War of one King against Another;
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1878
for the War against the Kingdom was not come until God took away Josiah: and so I make no Question,
for the War against the Kingdom was not come until God took away Josiah: and so I make no Question,
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1879
but the Lord hath shewn Mercy to many of our Fore-Fathers, that in their time did lament the Sins of the Kingdom, some the Lord removed away from us,
but the Lord hath shown Mercy to many of our Fore-Fathers, that in their time did lament the Sins of the Kingdom, Some the Lord removed away from us,
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1880
and others the Lord took away by Death, •hat were Men and Women of Tender Spirits:
and Others the Lord took away by Death, •hat were Men and Women of Tender Spirits:
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1881
because the Lord saw that they could not bear, to see and hear the Dreadful things that we are reserved to see and hear:
Because the Lord saw that they could not bear, to see and hear the Dreadful things that we Are reserved to see and hear:
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1882
But indeed the Truth is, it is that the Lord hath reserved us, a hard hearted Generation to:
But indeed the Truth is, it is that the Lord hath reserved us, a hard hearted Generation to:
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1883
We now indeed can hear of Dreadful things, but because they are at some distance from us, we are not sensible at all of the Dreadful things that others suffer,
We now indeed can hear of Dreadful things, but Because they Are At Some distance from us, we Are not sensible At all of the Dreadful things that Others suffer,
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1884
so that it seems the Lord hath reserved this Generation to see and hear, and feel Dreadful things;
so that it seems the Lord hath reserved this Generation to see and hear, and feel Dreadful things;
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1885
the Lord hath taken away the Tender-Hearted Generation. If a Mothers Breast be to be cut off having a Cancer or a Woolfe,
the Lord hath taken away the Tender-Hearted Generation. If a Mother's Breast be to be Cut off having a Cancer or a Wolf,
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1886
or some such Disease in it, the Father will get away the young Tender Children that he knows are not able to bear such a sight, to have their Mothers Brest cut off;
or Some such Disease in it, the Father will get away the young Tender Children that he knows Are not able to bear such a sighed, to have their Mother's Breast Cut off;
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1887
and to hear and see her to be in such pain as she must needs be in:
and to hear and see her to be in such pain as she must needs be in:
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1888
even so God the Father doth take away his Tender-Hearted Servants, when their Mother the Church must have as it were her Breasts cut and Lanc'd, nay cut and Sear'd.
even so God the Father does take away his Tender-Hearted Servants, when their Mother the Church must have as it were her Breasts Cut and Lanced, nay Cut and Seared.
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1889
When Grievous Afflictions are coming upon the Church, the Lord doth Ordinarily take away such tender Spirits before hand;
When Grievous Afflictions Are coming upon the Church, the Lord does Ordinarily take away such tender Spirits before hand;
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1890
because they are not able to bear such a sight, nor hear such Dreadful things as they must hear:
Because they Are not able to bear such a sighed, nor hear such Dreadful things as they must hear:
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1891
and in this God shews a great deal of respect to his Servants, many of his Servants that have spent much time alone Lamenting the Sins of the Nation, are now taken away from the evil that was to come,
and in this God shows a great deal of respect to his Servants, many of his Servants that have spent much time alone Lamenting the Sins of the nation, Are now taken away from the evil that was to come,
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1892
and the Lord hath taken them up to himself:
and the Lord hath taken them up to himself:
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1893
for if their Hearts were thus Affected, lest the Sword should come, O how would they be able to bear if they had seen and heard such things as we see and hear at this very day.
for if their Hearts were thus Affected, lest the Sword should come, Oh how would they be able to bear if they had seen and herd such things as we see and hear At this very day.
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1894
Application.
Application.
n1.
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1895
Now then I shall endeavour to wind up all in a word or two of Application. I had thought to have shown how God reveals himself to them,
Now then I shall endeavour to wind up all in a word or two of Application. I had Thought to have shown how God reveals himself to them,
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1896
and how they prevail most with God in Prayer;
and how they prevail most with God in Prayer;
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the Lord hears the Prayers of the Poor, he doth prepare their hearts and incline his Ear to hear their Prayers.
the Lord hears the Prayers of the Poor, he does prepare their hearts and incline his Ear to hear their Prayers.
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1898
Hence then if a tender heart be thus precious and so highly valued by God, it is a very dangerous thing for any one to wrong one of a tender heart;
Hence then if a tender heart be thus precious and so highly valued by God, it is a very dangerous thing for any one to wrong one of a tender heart;
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1899
therefore let men take heed of it, for God will right it: God hath a mighty high esteem of such as those are, and it may be,
Therefore let men take heed of it, for God will right it: God hath a mighty high esteem of such as those Are, and it may be,
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1900
because they are of tender and humble Spirits you may venture upon it, they will not give you blow for blow perhaps,
Because they Are of tender and humble Spirits you may venture upon it, they will not give you blow for blow perhaps,
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but they get themselves alone and make their moan to their Father, and tell him of all the wrongs that you have done to them,
but they get themselves alone and make their moan to their Father, and tell him of all the wrongs that you have done to them,
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and so they open their hearts to God, and they ease themselves that way.
and so they open their hearts to God, and they ease themselves that Way.
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Many of you when you are wronged by others, you have no other way to ease your hearts but this, that you must rail again,
Many of you when you Are wronged by Others, you have no other Way to ease your hearts but this, that you must rail again,
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and give them as good as they bring;
and give them as good as they bring;
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1905
I, but one of a tender Spirit hath a better way to ease himself, he can go alone and get his heart to melt before the Lord, and there he hath ease:
I, but one of a tender Spirit hath a better Way to ease himself, he can go alone and get his heart to melt before the Lord, and there he hath ease:
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1906
Now it is like to go very ill with you, for you had better have wronged a hundred other men than those;
Now it is like to go very ill with you, for you had better have wronged a hundred other men than those;
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1907
If so be you have a Child that you know to be of a softly and tender spirit, that he will not be fighting presently,
If so be you have a Child that you know to be of a softly and tender Spirit, that he will not be fighting presently,
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1908
and one wrongs him, upon which he comes with tears in his eyes, and makes his complaint to you;
and one wrongs him, upon which he comes with tears in his eyes, and makes his complaint to you;
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1909
would it not stir up your spirit to right your Child, and the rather, because you know your Child is of a softly tender Disposition? Certainly so it is with God, God will right them.
would it not stir up your Spirit to right your Child, and the rather, Because you know your Child is of a softly tender Disposition? Certainly so it is with God, God will right them.
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I remember I have heard of a great woman in Scotland, that she profest she was more afraid of the Fasting and Prayer of John Knox and those that followed him,
I Remember I have herd of a great woman in Scotland, that she professed she was more afraid of the Fasting and Prayer of John Knox and those that followed him,
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1911
than of an Army of an hundred thousand Men.
than of an Army of an hundred thousand Men.
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1912
Be ever afraid to do those Men and Women of tender spirits any hurt, for God hath a high esteem of them.
Be ever afraid to do those Men and Women of tender spirits any hurt, for God hath a high esteem of them.
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1913
And for you that are of tender spirits, O that you would take what hath been said as your portion, and rejoyce in it;
And for you that Are of tender spirits, Oh that you would take what hath been said as your portion, and rejoice in it;
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It may be God hath not given you much of this World, I but he hath given you a tender heart, and that is infinitely more;
It may be God hath not given you much of this World, I but he hath given you a tender heart, and that is infinitely more;
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it may be you have weak memories, and weak abilities, you cannot do as others do, I,
it may be you have weak memories, and weak abilities, you cannot do as Others do, I,
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but hath not God given you a tender melting heart that's more than all the parts in the World.
but hath not God given you a tender melting heart that's more than all the parts in the World.
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And it may comfort you against the weakness of your Graces, they are weak, but they are made up in this Tenderness.
And it may Comfort you against the weakness of your Graces, they Are weak, but they Are made up in this Tenderness.
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And it is a great question, whether God doth more accept of one that is very eminent in all Graces and less in brokenness of heart,
And it is a great question, whither God does more accept of one that is very eminent in all Graces and less in brokenness of heart,
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or more eminent in brokenness of heart, though very weak in other Graces:
or more eminent in brokenness of heart, though very weak in other Graces:
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For though brokenness of heart is made up of other Graces, yet brokenness of heart may be very eminent where other Graces are but weak;
For though brokenness of heart is made up of other Graces, yet brokenness of heart may be very eminent where other Graces Are but weak;
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because, besides the mixture of other Graces, there is the Spirit of God, and the Spirit of God may Actuate the Soul,
Because, beside the mixture of other Graces, there is the Spirit of God, and the Spirit of God may Actuate the Soul,
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and some pa•ticular Grace in the Soul. it may actuate it more that others;
and Some pa•ticular Grace in the Soul. it may actuate it more that Others;
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and so one that is weak otherwise may be eminent in this, and being eminent in this thou hast an excellency that is as excellent as others that are of greater Graces: So —
and so one that is weak otherwise may be eminent in this, and being eminent in this thou hast an excellency that is as excellent as Others that Are of greater Graces: So —
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Though perhaps thou art of such a temper that thou canst not hear profitably, nor obey the word as thou dost desire;
Though perhaps thou art of such a temper that thou Canst not hear profitably, nor obey the word as thou dost desire;
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but yet canst thou feel, hast thou Tenderness of Spirit: certainly there is Life in thee;
but yet Canst thou feel, hast thou Tenderness of Spirit: Certainly there is Life in thee;
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so long as there is the sence of feeling there is Life. Likewise comfort it may be to thee against all thy fears;
so long as there is the sense of feeling there is Life. Likewise Comfort it may be to thee against all thy fears;
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thou fearest God's wrath, hast thou a tender he rt, the Lord will be careful that thou shalt never know what much displeasure means:
thou Fearest God's wrath, hast thou a tender he rt, the Lord will be careful that thou shalt never know what much displeasure means:
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For thou hast sanctified the Name of God already and thou art sensible of the least manifestation of his Displeasure:
For thou hast sanctified the Name of God already and thou art sensible of the least manifestation of his Displeasure:
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O then surely thou shalt never have much manifestation of the displeasure of God to thee!
Oh then surely thou shalt never have much manifestation of the displeasure of God to thee!
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And be comforted in this, that Jesus Christ's sorrows are for thee, thou hast thy portion in the sorrows of Jesus Christ. Thou art of a mournful spirit thy self,
And be comforted in this, that jesus Christ's sorrows Are for thee, thou hast thy portion in the sorrows of jesus christ. Thou art of a mournful Spirit thy self,
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but know, thou must not rest in the Tenderness of thy heart, but rather look up to Christ that was of a tender Spirit.
but know, thou must not rest in the Tenderness of thy heart, but rather look up to christ that was of a tender Spirit.
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And the Tenderness that is in thy heart if it be true, thy Tenderness is but as the Oyl that came from Aarons Head down to his Garments, from Christ thy Head down to his Members, Christ was one of a very tender Spirit.
And the Tenderness that is in thy heart if it be true, thy Tenderness is but as the Oil that Come from Aaron's Head down to his Garments, from christ thy Head down to his Members, christ was one of a very tender Spirit.
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And the tenderness that was in Christ it is thine;
And the tenderness that was in christ it is thine;
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he was tender upon Earth, and he is as tender now, and will be at the day of Judgment of as tender a heart as ever,
he was tender upon Earth, and he is as tender now, and will be At the day of Judgement of as tender a heart as ever,
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and in this thy Soul should rejoyce and be comforted.
and in this thy Soul should rejoice and be comforted.
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But O Lord, did I but know that those comforts did belong to me, may not one apply them too soon and be presumptuous?
But O Lord, did I but know that those comforts did belong to me, may not one apply them too soon and be presumptuous?
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I shall give thee but one Note that you may infallibly come to know whether these shall belong to thee or no.
I shall give thee but one Note that you may infallibly come to know whither these shall belong to thee or not.
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Doth the hearing of these things and the applying of these things upon your hearts, do they make your hearts more tender;
Does the hearing of these things and the applying of these things upon your hearts, do they make your hearts more tender;
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and mollifie your hearts the more towards God? Do you but find this, that upon the hearing of this you can have your hearts made more tender by it,
and mollify your hearts the more towards God? Do you but find this, that upon the hearing of this you can have your hearts made more tender by it,
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and not go away more hardened? Do you find that upon this you can feel your hearts to be so affected as the more to be humbled,
and not go away more hardened? Do you find that upon this you can feel your hearts to be so affected as the more to be humbled,
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and the more to loath your selves, and to abhor your selves before the Lord, the more you hear that the Lord doth look upon you with an eye of acceptation? Certainly then it belongs to thee, it is thy portion,
and the more to loath your selves, and to abhor your selves before the Lord, the more you hear that the Lord does look upon you with an eye of acceptation? Certainly then it belongs to thee, it is thy portion,
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and thou mayest take it safely.
and thou Mayest take it safely.
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I will give you a Scripture for this that so you may take in the comfort of it safely into your Souls:
I will give you a Scripture for this that so you may take in the Comfort of it safely into your Souls:
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In Ezek. 36, the same place where the Lord promised a tender heart, v. 26. God promised to take away the stony heart,
In Ezekiel 36, the same place where the Lord promised a tender heart, v. 26. God promised to take away the stony heart,
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and to give an heart of Flesh;
and to give an heart of Flesh;
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now mark one special Fruit of this heart of Flesh, after the Lord had made divers Gracious Promises to such, that he would save them from all their uncleanness,
now mark one special Fruit of this heart of Flesh, After the Lord had made diverse Gracious Promises to such, that he would save them from all their uncleanness,
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and he would give them many mercies, now saith the Text v. 31. Then shall ye remember your own evil ways,
and he would give them many Mercies, now Says the Text v. 31. Then shall you Remember your own evil ways,
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and your doings that were not good, and shall loath your selves in your own sight for your Iniquities, and for your Abominations: and your doings that were not good, and shall loath your selves in your own sighed for your Iniquities, and for your Abominations:
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why, can this then be applyed this very day, can it be said I heard such a Sermon of a tender heart opened to me,
why, can this then be applied this very day, can it be said I herd such a Sermon of a tender heart opened to me,
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how pretious it was, and how God did accept of it, and then at that time did I feel my heart thus breaking;
how precious it was, and how God did accept of it, and then At that time did I feel my heart thus breaking;
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O I remember my evil ways against God, O that I should walk so unworthy of all these mercies from God,
Oh I Remember my evil ways against God, Oh that I should walk so unworthy of all these Mercies from God,
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and so wretchedly before the Lord!
and so wretchedly before the Lord!
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I find my heart more broken by that my unworthy walking, than by any Argument that the Lord had applyed to me a long time before;
I find my heart more broken by that my unworthy walking, than by any Argument that the Lord had applied to me a long time before;
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canst thou say so, that at that time, at that Sermon it was so;
Canst thou say so, that At that time, At that Sermon it was so;
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why then peace be to thee, for it is all thy portion, and much good may it do thee:
why then peace be to thee, for it is all thy portion, and much good may it do thee:
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O go away and imbrace it, and make much of this thy Tenderness of Spirit, maintain it,
Oh go away and embrace it, and make much of this thy Tenderness of Spirit, maintain it,
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if thou wouldest maintain thy comfort maintain thy tenderness of Spirit.
if thou Wouldst maintain thy Comfort maintain thy tenderness of Spirit.
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SERMON IV. June 30. 1644. 2 Kings 22.19. — Because thine heart was tender, &c. TO let pass what formerly was delivered and to proceed.
SERMON IV. June 30. 1644. 2 Kings 22.19. — Because thine heart was tender, etc. TO let pass what formerly was Delivered and to proceed.
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Obj. I, but may some Soul say, this is the great thing that I find wanting in me, the want of a tender spirit;Object I, but may Some Soul say, this is the great thing that I find wanting in me, the want of a tender Spirit;
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could I find my heart tender I could be comforted indeed, although I had many crosses, O but the hardness and insensibleness of my heart.
could I find my heart tender I could be comforted indeed, although I had many Crosses, Oh but the hardness and insensibleness of my heart.
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Answ. To that I answer thus: First, art thou sensible of thy hardness, then certainly there is some kind of tenderness;Answer To that I answer thus: First, art thou sensible of thy hardness, then Certainly there is Some kind of tenderness;
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we cannot be sensible of hardness without Tenderness:
we cannot be sensible of hardness without Tenderness:
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dost thou account the want of tenderness to be one of the greatest evils that can come upon thee? many complain of hard times, O we have hard times saith this man,
dost thou account the want of tenderness to be one of the greatest evils that can come upon thee? many complain of hard times, Oh we have hard times Says this man,
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and the other man, O but I have a hard heart saith a poor Soul,
and the other man, Oh but I have a hard heart Says a poor Soul,
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and the hardness that is in my heart is a greater evil than all the hardness of the times;
and the hardness that is in my heart is a greater evil than all the hardness of the times;
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surely it is an argument that there is tenderness, in the heart that is so sensible of hardness;
surely it is an argument that there is tenderness, in the heart that is so sensible of hardness;
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for you know where the Flesh by a disease is made Brawny and hard, it is not sensible at all, no not of its own hardness;
for you know where the Flesh by a disease is made Brawny and hard, it is not sensible At all, no not of its own hardness;
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but when once thou comest to be sensible of hardness, God hath begun to work Tenderness.
but when once thou Comest to be sensible of hardness, God hath begun to work Tenderness.
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2. There is a two-fold hardness, there is the hardness of a Stone, and the hardness of Ice, God saith he will take away the heart of Stone:
2. There is a twofold hardness, there is the hardness of a Stone, and the hardness of Ice, God Says he will take away the heart of Stone:
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a stone you know, though the beams of the Sun shine never so hot upon it, it never yeilds upon that;
a stone you know, though the beams of the Sun shine never so hight upon it, it never yields upon that;
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but the Ice though it be very hard, yet when the warm beams of the Sun shine upon it the Ice melts, the Ice thaws;
but the Ice though it be very hard, yet when the warm beams of the Sun shine upon it the Ice melts, the Ice thaws;
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so though thy heart, thou feelest it hard for the present, I but when the beams of God's love at any time shine upon thy heart,
so though thy heart, thou Feel it hard for the present, I but when the beams of God's love At any time shine upon thy heart,
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when the beams of God's Grace manifested in the Gospel shine upon thee, how dost thou find thy heart working then? O then my heart doth begin to yield then my heart gives in unto God, that's a sign that it is not the hardness of a stone if the beams of God's love,
when the beams of God's Grace manifested in the Gospel shine upon thee, how dost thou find thy heart working then? O then my heart does begin to yield then my heart gives in unto God, that's a Signen that it is not the hardness of a stone if the beams of God's love,
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and the Grace of God in the Gospel to thy soul can melt it;
and the Grace of God in the Gospel to thy soul can melt it;
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yea, if thou findest this in thy heart, that if God would but reveal his Grace to thee in his Son and shed abroad his love in thy heart, O thou thinkest thy heart would yield,
yea, if thou Findest this in thy heart, that if God would but reveal his Grace to thee in his Son and shed abroad his love in thy heart, Oh thou Thinkest thy heart would yield,
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and would go in and melt before him;
and would go in and melt before him;
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I say, this is not the hardness of a stone, that is the hardness of heart which is so opposite to the Covenant of Grace.
I say, this is not the hardness of a stone, that is the hardness of heart which is so opposite to the Covenant of Grace.
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It is possible ones heart for the present may occasionally be hard, but yet if it be so, it will melt by the warm beams of the Sun:
It is possible ones heart for the present may occasionally be hard, but yet if it be so, it will melt by the warm beams of the Sun:
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but it is the heart of stone that is so contrary to the Covenant of Grace.
but it is the heart of stone that is so contrary to the Covenant of Grace.
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3. A third Answ. thou feel'st thy heart that thou canst not mourn for thy sin,
3. A third Answer thou Feel thy heart that thou Canst not mourn for thy since,
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for that is that thou meanest when thou sayst thy heart is so hard;
for that is that thou Meanest when thou Sayest thy heart is so hard;
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but now I put this to thee, at the time when thou, canst not mourn as thou dost desire, is not thy heart averse from sin, set against sin,
but now I put this to thee, At the time when thou, Canst not mourn as thou dost desire, is not thy heart averse from since, Set against since,
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and rather would choose (if it were put to thy choice) all the miseries in the World,
and rather would choose (if it were put to thy choice) all the misery's in the World,
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than wilfully to commit any sin against God. And that not only because of the absolute necessity of it.
than wilfully to commit any since against God. And that not only Because of the absolute necessity of it.
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But this comes from such a disposition in thy heart that is opposite to thy sin:
But this comes from such a disposition in thy heart that is opposite to thy since:
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Thou hast such an opposition unto sin as thou rather turnest from that, than from all other evils and afflictions in the World;
Thou hast such an opposition unto since as thou rather Turnest from that, than from all other evils and afflictions in the World;
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now Peace be to thee if this be so, when thou thinkest that thy heart is so hard that thou canst not mourn for sin,
now Peace be to thee if this be so, when thou Thinkest that thy heart is so hard that thou Canst not mourn for since,
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yet there is comfort to thee notwithstanding thou canst not find that mourning thou dost desire,
yet there is Comfort to thee notwithstanding thou Canst not find that mourning thou dost desire,
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and that upon these two grounds.
and that upon these two grounds.
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First, it is an Argument of a great deal of Love to God, that though the Lord doth not make thee so sensible in regard of thy affections, of the bitterness of sin,
First, it is an Argument of a great deal of Love to God, that though the Lord does not make thee so sensible in regard of thy affections, of the bitterness of since,
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and the evil of it, yet thy heart is strongly opposite to it.
and the evil of it, yet thy heart is strongly opposite to it.
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It is not such an Argument of Grace when the Lord fills the heart full with Anguish and sorrow and bitterness for sin,
It is not such an Argument of Grace when the Lord fills the heart full with Anguish and sorrow and bitterness for since,
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and then to have the heart turn from it.
and then to have the heart turn from it.
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But for the heart to turn from the evil of sin, more than from the evil of any affliction,
But for the heart to turn from the evil of since, more than from the evil of any affliction,
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even at that time that it doth not feel so much of the bitterness of sin,
even At that time that it does not feel so much of the bitterness of since,
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nor of the displeasure of God for sin, I indeed, this argues much Grace.
nor of the displeasure of God for since, I indeed, this argues much Grace.
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Again, this is Comfort in the second place, because thou hast that which God doth most especially aim at in the making mens hearts sensible of sin,
Again, this is Comfort in the second place, Because thou hast that which God does most especially aim At in the making men's hearts sensible of since,
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and to mourn for their sin:
and to mourn for their since:
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what doth God aim at in the mourning of men and womens hearts, but that thereby they might turn from their sin,
what does God aim At in the mourning of men and women's hearts, but that thereby they might turn from their since,
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and they might prize his mercy.
and they might prize his mercy.
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God doth not delight to grieve the Children of men, he doth not so much care for your mourning, only so far as it may turn your hearts from sin,
God does not delight to grieve the Children of men, he does not so much care for your mourning, only so Far as it may turn your hearts from since,
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and cause you to prize his Grace:
and cause you to prize his Grace:
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Now if thou art so sensible of the evil of thy sin, that it doth turn thy heart from it,
Now if thou art so sensible of the evil of thy since, that it does turn thy heart from it,
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and makes thee prize the Grace of God, then certainly thou hast that tenderness of heart the Scripture calls for, that which is the substance of it,
and makes thee prize the Grace of God, then Certainly thou hast that tenderness of heart the Scripture calls for, that which is the substance of it,
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and the main of it, that God doth accept of.
and the main of it, that God does accept of.
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If there be two men sick, one cries out of his pain, and he is in grievous dolour,
If there be two men sick, one cries out of his pain, and he is in grievous dolour,
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and roars and shrieks out from the extremity of his pain, and sends to the Physitian, that he might come;
and roars and shrieks out from the extremity of his pain, and sends to the physician, that he might come;
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there is another man is sick, and he is not in so great pain, he doth not roar and cry out so much as the other,
there is Another man is sick, and he is not in so great pain, he does not roar and cry out so much as the other,
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but he doth so far apprehend the evil and the danger of his sickness, as he is willing to do all that possibly he can to send for the Physitian,
but he does so Far apprehend the evil and the danger of his sickness, as he is willing to do all that possibly he can to send for the physician,
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and he is willing to part with all his Estate that he might have help:
and he is willing to part with all his Estate that he might have help:
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Now though he do not c•y out so much as the other, yet if he be so sen••ble as he is willing to do any thing he can,
Now though he do not c•y out so much as the other, yet if he be so sen••ble as he is willing to do any thing he can,
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and would prize his healing more than he would all his Estate, this man may come to be healed as soon as the other,
and would prize his healing more than he would all his Estate, this man may come to be healed as soon as the other,
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and he may have the Physitian come to help as soon as the other:
and he may have the physician come to help as soon as the other:
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So, some the Lord makes so sensible of the Evil of their sin, as they lie under the weight of their sin,
So, Some the Lord makes so sensible of the Evil of their since, as they lie under the weight of their since,
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and lie and roar under it in a dreadful manner;
and lie and roar under it in a dreadful manner;
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and the most that these can do it is to make out after Christ, to seek to him above all things for help, to be willing to part with all for Christ;
and the most that these can do it is to make out After christ, to seek to him above all things for help, to be willing to part with all for christ;
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and you have another, though not in that extremity of sorrow, yet doth apprehend Christ, and he prizes Christ above all:
and you have Another, though not in that extremity of sorrow, yet does apprehend christ, and he prizes christ above all:
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Now I say, thou hast the tenderness of heart that God doth work in the Covenant of Grace in those that he hath a Love unto,
Now I say, thou hast the tenderness of heart that God does work in the Covenant of Grace in those that he hath a Love unto,
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and he doth intend to save everlastingly.
and he does intend to save everlastingly.
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Now therefore comfort thy self in what thou hast heard concerning the excellency of a tender Spirit:
Now Therefore Comfort thy self in what thou hast herd Concerning the excellency of a tender Spirit:
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And seeing it is so precious, labour to maintain it, that is a third use:
And seeing it is so precious, labour to maintain it, that is a third use:
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If God hath given thee any tenderness of Spirit, it is a Jewel, it is more than if he had made thee an Emperor,
If God hath given thee any tenderness of Spirit, it is a Jewel, it is more than if he had made thee an Emperor,
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or a Queen, as the last day you heard, therefore maintain it in thy heart;
or a Queen, as the last day you herd, Therefore maintain it in thy heart;
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O labour to maintain thy tenderness, for know, though the Lord doth work tenderness in our hearts,
Oh labour to maintain thy tenderness, for know, though the Lord does work tenderness in our hearts,
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yet except we be careful we are in a great deal of danger to grow hard again:
yet except we be careful we Are in a great deal of danger to grow hard again:
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have you never had experience of this, have you never had your hearts yielding and melting before God for a time,
have you never had experience of this, have you never had your hearts yielding and melting before God for a time,
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and yet within a little time you have felt your hearts more hardened? certainly if you be acquainted with your own Hearts you will feel this,
and yet within a little time you have felt your hearts more hardened? Certainly if you be acquainted with your own Hearts you will feel this,
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and therefore while you feel God working Tenderness, O labour to maintain this, and desire the Lord to preserve this in your hearts, O Lord keep this in the thoughts and purposes of my heart for ever,
and Therefore while you feel God working Tenderness, Oh labour to maintain this, and desire the Lord to preserve this in your hearts, Oh Lord keep this in the thoughts and Purposes of my heart for ever,
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Quest. You will say, how should we maintain a Tenderness in our Spirit?Quest. You will say, how should we maintain a Tenderness in our Spirit?
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Ans. First thus, search much into the riches of God's Grace in the Covenant, labour much to understand the glorious Riches of the Covenant of Grace;Ans. First thus, search much into the riches of God's Grace in the Covenant, labour much to understand the glorious Riches of the Covenant of Grace;
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ther's nothing doth more work Tenderness, nor more preserve Tenderness than the Glorious mercy of God in Jesus Christ. Those Heart-Blood-Mercies of God in Christ, O those tender Bowels of God's Mercies and Compassions in Christ, they are those that do both work and preserve Tenderness of Heart;
ther's nothing does more work Tenderness, nor more preserve Tenderness than the Glorious mercy of God in jesus christ. Those Heart-Blood-Mercies of God in christ, Oh those tender Bowels of God's mercies and Compassions in christ, they Are those that do both work and preserve Tenderness of Heart;
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and the more any Man or Woman doth converse in the meditation of those Mercies, in labouring to dive into these Mercies, the more they will get Tenderness,
and the more any Man or Woman does converse in the meditation of those mercies, in labouring to dive into these mercies, the more they will get Tenderness,
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and preserve the Tenderness of their Hearts. 2. O take heed of falling into any known sin;
and preserve the Tenderness of their Hearts. 2. O take heed of falling into any known since;
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ther's nothing will harden the Heart more than the falling into any known sin, or any gross sin:
ther's nothing will harden the Heart more than the falling into any known since, or any gross since:
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the dayly incursions of sin in the Saints, they do not harden, but if they fall into any great sin, this doth usually exceedingly harden their hearts for a long time,
the daily incursions of since in the Saints, they do not harden, but if they fallen into any great since, this does usually exceedingly harden their hearts for a long time,
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and a great deal of doo there is to gain their Tenderness again.
and a great deal of do there is to gain their Tenderness again.
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It was so with David, he fell into a great sin, and his heart was hardened for almost a whole year together,
It was so with David, he fell into a great since, and his heart was hardened for almost a Whole year together,
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for three quarters of a year his heart was very much hardned: And he had not that Tenderness as before;
for three quarters of a year his heart was very much hardened: And he had not that Tenderness as before;
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I said I would confess my sin, he said he would do it, but he lay in his sin,I said I would confess my since, he said he would do it, but he lay in his since,
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and did not confess it to purpose untill Nathan came unto him, and that was three quarters of a year before Nathan came unto him, all which time he lay in his sin,
and did not confess it to purpose until Nathan Come unto him, and that was three quarters of a year before Nathan Come unto him, all which time he lay in his since,
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and his heart was much hardned from the fear of God in his Soul, take heed of gross sins.
and his heart was much hardened from the Fear of God in his Soul, take heed of gross Sins.
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We read of Manna, though the Beams of the Sun would melt it yet the Fire would Bake it and harden it;
We read of Manna, though the Beams of the Sun would melt it yet the Fire would Bake it and harden it;
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so the Heart of a Christian is like Manna in this, indeed the Beams of God's Grace in Christ,
so the Heart of a Christian is like Manna in this, indeed the Beams of God's Grace in christ,
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and the Mercies of the Covenant do melt the heart, therefore you should keep your hearts under those Beams:
and the mercies of the Covenant do melt the heart, Therefore you should keep your hearts under those Beams:
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but the Fire of any Lust doth bake and harden the Heart, take heed of Gross sins, of falling into them.
but the Fire of any Lust does bake and harden the Heart, take heed of Gross Sins, of falling into them.
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And indeed that one Argument might be enough, one would think, to keep a Gracious Heart from the strength of Temptation.
And indeed that one Argument might be enough, one would think, to keep a Gracious Heart from the strength of Temptation.
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There comes such a Temptation for the commission of such a sin, it may be the sin would be very suitable to thy Flesh;
There comes such a Temptation for the commission of such a since, it may be the since would be very suitable to thy Flesh;
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well, some men perhaps have some Arguments against it, others have other Arguments:
well, Some men perhaps have Some Arguments against it, Others have other Arguments:
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perhaps thou art struck with fear and horror, and thy Conscience would fly in thy face,
perhaps thou art struck with Fear and horror, and thy Conscience would fly in thy face,
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if thou shouldest commit it, but a Gracious Heart methinks should have this very prevalent;
if thou Shouldst commit it, but a Gracious Heart methinks should have this very prevalent;
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if I should give way to this sin, I should loose my Tenderness, my Heart would be hardened by this means,
if I should give Way to this since, I should lose my Tenderness, my Heart would be hardened by this means,
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and one that knows what the sweetness of Tenderness is, methinks should be loath to loose his Tenderness,
and one that knows what the sweetness of Tenderness is, methinks should be loath to lose his Tenderness,
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for the gaining of the whole World; whatsoever becomes of me, let me keep my Tenderness saith a Gracious Heart.
for the gaining of the Whole World; whatsoever becomes of me, let me keep my Tenderness Says a Gracious Heart.
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3. Not only gross sins that a Christian may fall into, but Formality in Duty, that will harden thine Heart, thou wilt lose the Tenderness of thy Heart if thou growest to be formal in Duty, it must be thy care therefore to maintain thy Communion with God in holy Duties, not to be satisfied in a Duty,
3. Not only gross Sins that a Christian may fallen into, but Formality in Duty, that will harden thine Heart, thou wilt loose the Tenderness of thy Heart if thou Growest to be formal in Duty, it must be thy care Therefore to maintain thy Communion with God in holy Duties, not to be satisfied in a Duty,
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except thou hast some Sun-shine of God's Face upon thee in the Duty;
except thou hast Some Sunshine of God's Face upon thee in the Duty;
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and on the other side, except thou findest thy heart working towards God in the Duty.
and on the other side, except thou Findest thy heart working towards God in the Duty.
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When Men and Women perform Duties meerly in a formal way, out of slavery to Conscience,
When Men and Women perform Duties merely in a formal Way, out of slavery to Conscience,
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because Conscience puts them upon them, they must needs do them:
Because Conscience puts them upon them, they must needs do them:
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now they may do them, but their Hearts will grow harder and harder, and in time they will leave them off.
now they may do them, but their Hearts will grow harder and harder, and in time they will leave them off.
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Such kind of People that have no other Principles to perform Duty, but meerly because they must do them, they will leave them of in time;
Such kind of People that have no other Principles to perform Duty, but merely Because they must do them, they will leave them of in time;
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But when a Heart finds that it was wont to enjoy Communion with God in Duty:
But when a Heart finds that it was wont to enjoy Communion with God in Duty:
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Duties are such as I was wont to have sweet converce with God in them, and therefore I perform them;
Duties Are such as I was wont to have sweet converce with God in them, and Therefore I perform them;
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and I cannot be satisfied in the performance of any except I feel God coming in to my Soul;
and I cannot be satisfied in the performance of any except I feel God coming in to my Soul;
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I, this is the Soul indeed that will keep a Tenderness of Heart, when Grace is kept in exercise then the Heart will keep Tender.
I, this is the Soul indeed that will keep a Tenderness of Heart, when Grace is kept in exercise then the Heart will keep Tender.
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4. Another Rule for the keeping thy Heart Tender is this;
4. another Rule for the keeping thy Heart Tender is this;
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Take heed of Heart-hardning Company, of Slight Company, of Frothy Company, the going into the Company of such as have slight and vain Spirits,
Take heed of Heart-hardening Company, of Slight Company, of Frothy Company, the going into the Company of such as have slight and vain Spirits,
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and especially such as have been and are Professors of Religion, and yet have slight and vain Spirits, they do mightily harden the Heart;
and especially such as have been and Are Professors of Religion, and yet have slight and vain Spirits, they do mightily harden the Heart;
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But now the keeping the Company of such as have broken Spirits, and tender hearts before the Lord, Is of a great deal of efficacy to maintain the Tenderness of thy Heart.
But now the keeping the Company of such as have broken Spirits, and tender hearts before the Lord, Is of a great deal of efficacy to maintain the Tenderness of thy Heart.
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Many times when a Heart begins to be somewhat hardened, yet when by God's Providence thou comest into the Company of a soft broken-hearted Christian, whose Heart doth melt before the Lord, O it will set thy Heart a melting too, Company therefore with broken and melting-hearted Christians.
Many times when a Heart begins to be somewhat hardened, yet when by God's Providence thou Comest into the Company of a soft brokenhearted Christian, whose Heart does melt before the Lord, Oh it will Set thy Heart a melting too, Company Therefore with broken and melting-hearted Christians.
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In the Converse with Christians there is much power for the preserving of Tenderness of Spirit:
In the Converse with Christians there is much power for the preserving of Tenderness of Spirit:
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to that end the Apostle Exhorts, Heb. 3.12.
to that end the Apostle Exhorts, Hebrew 3.12.
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Take heed Brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil Heart of unbelief, in departing from the Living God, Take heed Brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil Heart of unbelief, in departing from the Living God,
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but exhort one another dayly, while it is called to day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin: Exhort one another; but exhort one Another daily, while it is called to day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of since: Exhort one Another;
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That is, get together into Converse with spiritual Christians that are lively and active, and stirring, and Exhort one another: why? Lest any of you be hardned through the deceitfulness of sin.
That is, get together into Converse with spiritual Christians that Are lively and active, and stirring, and Exhort one Another: why? Lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of since.
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When Christians are got together, and are conversing of the goodness of God in Christ, of the great mysteries of the Gospel,
When Christians Are god together, and Are conversing of the Goodness of God in christ, of the great Mysteres of the Gospel,
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and of the work of God upon their Hearts;
and of the work of God upon their Hearts;
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and every one telling of the work of God upon their Hearts, and the dealings of God with them, it is a marvelous help to keep the Heart in a Gracious Tenderness.
and every one telling of the work of God upon their Hearts, and the dealings of God with them, it is a marvelous help to keep the Heart in a Gracious Tenderness.
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And other means might be named, as, 5. Take heed of Earthliness and Worldliness: of letting out thy Heart too much after Lawful things, it will harden thy Heart:
And other means might be nam, as, 5. Take heed of Earthliness and Worldliness: of letting out thy Heart too much After Lawful things, it will harden thy Heart:
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though the things themselves be Lawful, yet if thou lettest out thy Heart immoderately unto them, thou wilt in time grow earthly and stupid and senceless:
though the things themselves be Lawful, yet if thou Lettest out thy Heart immoderately unto them, thou wilt in time grow earthly and stupid and senseless:
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as Earth we know will quickly be hardened to a Stone, so when the Heart goes out to Earthly things though in themselves Lawful, thou wilt quickly lose the Tenderness of thy Heart:
as Earth we know will quickly be hardened to a Stone, so when the Heart Goes out to Earthly things though in themselves Lawful, thou wilt quickly loose the Tenderness of thy Heart:
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A Worldly Christian can never be a Tender-Hearted Christian: — But this shall suffice for this Use.
A Worldly Christian can never be a Tender-Hearted Christian: — But this shall suffice for this Use.
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Now seeing Tender-Heart is thus precious before the Lord, hence in the next place we have occasion to bewail,
Now seeing Tender-Heart is thus precious before the Lord, hence in the next place we have occasion to bewail,
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and that bitterly, the want of this Generally, not only among Men, but among Christians; O how little Tenderness of Spirit can the Lord find even among the Children of Men!
and that bitterly, the want of this Generally, not only among Men, but among Christians; O how little Tenderness of Spirit can the Lord find even among the Children of Men!
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O the hardness of Heart that is even come upon us!
O the hardness of Heart that is even come upon us!
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God's Name is fearfully dishonoured, his Law is wickedly violated, his Wrath is dreadfully revealed, his sore Displeasure with all severity is threatned, his Judgments they are Inflicted,
God's Name is fearfully dishonoured, his Law is wickedly violated, his Wrath is dreadfully revealed, his soar Displeasure with all severity is threatened, his Judgments they Are Inflicted,
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and Ruine and Destruction is to be feared, and yet Mens Hearts are hardened yea the Bowels of Compassion of God are yearning,
and Ruin and Destruction is to be feared, and yet Men's Hearts Are hardened yea the Bowels of Compassion of God Are yearning,
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and Heart-Blood-Mercies of the Lord are Tendered, and most sweet Gracious Promises are revealed, and Heart-melting Promises and overcoming Goodness, that is manifested;
and Heart-Blood-Mercies of the Lord Are Tendered, and most sweet Gracious Promises Are revealed, and Heart-melting Promises and overcoming goodness, that is manifested;
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yea the Grace of God is abundantly shed abroad in the World, and yet the Hearts of Men are hardened, the Hearts of Men are generally like unto the Hearts of that Creature that we read of Job. 41. about v. 24. the Text saith, his Heart is as firm as a Stone,
yea the Grace of God is abundantly shed abroad in the World, and yet the Hearts of Men Are hardened, the Hearts of Men Are generally like unto the Hearts of that Creature that we read of Job. 41. about v. 24. the Text Says, his Heart is as firm as a Stone,
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yea, as hard as a piece of the neither-Milstone: yea, as hard as a piece of the neither-Milstone:
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truly the Hearts of most Men and Women are like the Heart of that Creature there spoken of,
truly the Hearts of most Men and Women Are like the Heart of that Creature there spoken of,
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like unto the Smiths-Anvil, though we strike upon them again and again, yet never a whit the softer but the harder:
like unto the Smiths-Anvil, though we strike upon them again and again, yet never a whit the Softer but the harder:
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they be like the Smiths Dog that lies under the Anvil, though sparks fly about his Ears,
they be like the Smiths Dog that lies under the Anvil, though sparks fly about his Ears,
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yet he can lie and sleep securely:
yet he can lie and sleep securely:
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Thus it is with many, though the wrath of God be never so dreadfully revealed from Heaven,
Thus it is with many, though the wrath of God be never so dreadfully revealed from Heaven,
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and the sparks even fly about their Ears;
and the sparks even fly about their Ears;
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yet their Hearts are hardened before the Lord, so hardened as they cannot Repent, Rom. 2.5. O wo, wo unto us, who have sinned against the Lord, but more wo unto us whose Hearts are hardened in our sin:
yet their Hearts Are hardened before the Lord, so hardened as they cannot repent, Rom. 2.5. O woe, woe unto us, who have sinned against the Lord, but more woe unto us whose Hearts Are hardened in our since:
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Wher's the Spirit of Elias, the Spirit of David, the Spirit of Hezekiah, the Spirit of this Josiah? wher's the Spirit of Jeremiah and Daniel and other melting-Hearts, that we read of in Scripture they seem to be gone from the World,
Where's the Spirit of Elias, the Spirit of David, the Spirit of Hezekiah, the Spirit of this Josiah? where's the Spirit of Jeremiah and daniel and other melting-Hearts, that we read of in Scripture they seem to be gone from the World,
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as if that Spirit had left the World. The Hearts of Men they are not only as Hearts of Iron, hard; but as Stones:
as if that Spirit had left the World. The Hearts of Men they Are not only as Hearts of Iron, hard; but as Stones:
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There is difference between the hardness of Iron, and of Stone;
There is difference between the hardness of Iron, and of Stone;
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Iron though it be very hard, yet if you put it into Fire it will yield,
Iron though it be very hard, yet if you put it into Fire it will yield,
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and you may have the Fire so hot as to melt it;
and you may have the Fire so hight as to melt it;
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But if you put the Stone into Fire it will never yield, but rather burst and fly in your face;
But if you put the Stone into Fire it will never yield, but rather burst and fly in your face;
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and so many are not only as hard as Iron, but they are as Stone, that when they are put into the Fire,
and so many Are not only as hard as Iron, but they Are as Stone, that when they Are put into the Fire,
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even then they yield not, but are ready to fly in the Face of God in a desperate manner when they are in the Fire,
even then they yield not, but Are ready to fly in the Face of God in a desperate manner when they Are in the Fire,
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and rather will complain of God, and of the hardness of the ways of God, and of his severity, than of the wretchedness of their own Hearts.
and rather will complain of God, and of the hardness of the ways of God, and of his severity, than of the wretchedness of their own Hearts.
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Ye shall see that the Hearts of Men are not only as Iron, but as Stone, yea worse than Stone;
You shall see that the Hearts of Men Are not only as Iron, but as Stone, yea Worse than Stone;
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for we read that the Stones did cleave asunder at the Resurrection of Jesus Christ: Bonaventure though a Papist,
for we read that the Stones did cleave asunder At the Resurrection of jesus christ: Bonaventure though a Papist,
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yet he hath a meditation upon this, and he cries out thus, Lord thou hast said that thou wilt take away the Heart of Stone,
yet he hath a meditation upon this, and he cries out thus, Lord thou hast said that thou wilt take away the Heart of Stone,
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and give an Heart of Flesh;
and give an Heart of Flesh;
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But Lord give me an Heart of Stone, that is, that I may be made sensible of the Glorious things of Christ;
But Lord give me an Heart of Stone, that is, that I may be made sensible of the Glorious things of christ;
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for I read that the Stones did cleave in sunder as if they were sensible of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ; but I cannot be sensible when I hear and read of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, therefore Lord give me an Heart of Stone:
for I read that the Stones did cleave in sunder as if they were sensible of the Death and Resurrection of jesus christ; but I cannot be sensible when I hear and read of the Death and Resurrection of jesus christ, Therefore Lord give me an Heart of Stone:
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a great deal of hardness there is in the Hearts of Men, and this is a sore and a great evil. Luther hath such an expression:
a great deal of hardness there is in the Hearts of Men, and this is a soar and a great evil. Luther hath such an expression:
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As, saith he, the contrite Heart is the Sacrifice that is so acceptable unto God, so the hard Heart is the Sacrifice that is so acceptable to the Devil.
As, Says he, the contrite Heart is the Sacrifice that is so acceptable unto God, so the hard Heart is the Sacrifice that is so acceptable to the devil.
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And that I might shew a little unto you the evil of a hard Heart, and some Convictions of it;
And that I might show a little unto you the evil of a hard Heart, and Some Convictions of it;
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the evil of the hardness of Heart
the evil of the hardness of Heart
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1. First is this, Certainly if thou hast a hard Heart, thou art a wicked Man, Proverbs 21.29. A wicked Man hardeneth his Face, but as for the Ʋpright, he directeth his way;
1. First is this, Certainly if thou hast a hard Heart, thou art a wicked Man, Proverbs 21.29. A wicked Man Hardeneth his Face, but as for the Ʋpright, he directeth his Way;
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so that the hardening of the Face thats but only an expression of the hardness there is in the Heart, which is opposed to the uprightness of man.
so that the hardening of the Face thats but only an expression of the hardness there is in the Heart, which is opposed to the uprightness of man.
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2. Yea and then Secondly, know that it is one of the most dreadful Judgments, that can be inflicted upon a Sinner in this World;
2. Yea and then Secondly, know that it is one of the most dreadful Judgments, that can be inflicted upon a Sinner in this World;
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for the Lord to give them up to a hard Heart, of all Judgments that are in the World, that a Christian is capable of in this Life, this is one of the greatest,
for the Lord to give them up to a hard Heart, of all Judgments that Are in the World, that a Christian is capable of in this Life, this is one of the greatest,
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for the Lord to give him up to a hard Heart:
for the Lord to give him up to a hard Heart:
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As when God would manifest his wrath upon Pharaoh, the Text saith, he hardened his Heart, he gave him up to a hard Heart: and so in Jo. 12.40.
As when God would manifest his wrath upon Pharaoh, the Text Says, he hardened his Heart, he gave him up to a hard Heart: and so in John 12.40.
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Therefore they could not believe, because that Isaias said again, he hath blinded their eyes and hardened their Hearts, that they should not see with their eyes, Therefore they could not believe, Because that Isaiah said again, he hath blinded their eyes and hardened their Hearts, that they should not see with their eyes,
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nor understand with their Heart, and be converted; and I should heal them: These things said Isaias, when he saw his glory and spake of him. nor understand with their Heart, and be converted; and I should heal them: These things said Isaiah, when he saw his glory and spoke of him.
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This Place is quoted out of Isa. 6. and in the Gospel it is quoted two or three times,
This Place is quoted out of Isaiah 6. and in the Gospel it is quoted two or three times,
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as a most dreadful Judgment of God upon sinners, for the Lord to give them up to hardness of Heart:
as a most dreadful Judgement of God upon Sinners, for the Lord to give them up to hardness of Heart:
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It is a grievous misery to be sick of the Stone, O how dreadful are the shriekings of Men that have the Stone in the Bladder or Kidnies;
It is a grievous misery to be sick of the Stone, Oh how dreadful Are the shriekings of Men that have the Stone in the Bladder or Kidneys;
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But to have a Stone in the Heart it is a great deal worse than to have a Stone in thy Bladder;
But to have a Stone in the Heart it is a great deal Worse than to have a Stone in thy Bladder;
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And if thou wert acquainted with the things of God, thou wouldst account it so,
And if thou Wertenberg acquainted with the things of God, thou Wouldst account it so,
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even a greater misery, — If the Stone were in the Bladder, and thou hadst all the Pain of it,
even a greater misery, — If the Stone were in the Bladder, and thou Hadst all the Pain of it,
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if it might be but a means to soften thy Heart, thou wouldst rather rejoyce in it, and bless God for it;
if it might be but a means to soften thy Heart, thou Wouldst rather rejoice in it, and bless God for it;
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But this stoniness, hardness of Heart, it is the dreadfullest Judgment of God that can be upon a Man or Woman here,
But this stoniness, hardness of Heart, it is the Dreadfullest Judgement of God that can be upon a Man or Woman Here,
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except they should be sent presently quick down to Hell;
except they should be sent presently quick down to Hell;
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yea, it may prove to be a greater Judgment, for by this means thou mayst be heaping up wrath against the day of wrath:
yea, it may prove to be a greater Judgement, for by this means thou Mayest be heaping up wrath against the day of wrath:
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and that's the third thing of the evil of a hard Heart:
and that's the third thing of the evil of a hard Heart:
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Those that have their Hearts hardened, all the course of their Lives, it is nothing but heaping up wrath against the day of wrath, Rom. 2.4. Those Men and Women that live in the World with hard Hearts, they are continually Treasuring up wrath against the day of wrath, O how dreadful will their condition be at the last:
Those that have their Hearts hardened, all the course of their Lives, it is nothing but heaping up wrath against the day of wrath, Rom. 2.4. Those Men and Women that live in the World with hard Hearts, they Are continually Treasuring up wrath against the day of wrath, Oh how dreadful will their condition be At the last:
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4. Those whose Hearts are hardened, all the Word of God, and the Ordinances of God then do not prevail with them:
4. Those whose Hearts Are hardened, all the Word of God, and the Ordinances of God then do not prevail with them:
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whatsoever they hear, whatsoever is reveal'd to them. All the Heart-melting Mercies of God in the Gospel:
whatsoever they hear, whatsoever is revealed to them. All the Heart-melting mercies of God in the Gospel:
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all those Heart-breaking Truths that do discover the evil of sin, and the like, it doth them no good,
all those Heartbreaking Truths that do discover the evil of since, and the like, it does them no good,
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but serves only to increase their sin, and Condemnation, if so be they continue in the hardness of their Hearts.
but serves only to increase their since, and Condemnation, if so be they continue in the hardness of their Hearts.
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And this is a sad condition for a Man or Woman to be in this Estate, that all those Heart-breaking Mercies of God in Christ,
And this is a sad condition for a Man or Woman to be in this Estate, that all those Heartbreaking mercies of God in christ,
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and Heart-breaking Truths that are revealed in the Word, and all those that God doth use to sanctifie for so much good to some, that those should serve for the agravation of my sin, and of my Condemnation.
and Heartbreaking Truths that Are revealed in the Word, and all those that God does use to sanctify for so much good to Some, that those should serve for the aggravation of my since, and of my Condemnation.
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The Text tells us that all those that saw all the miracles of Christ in Mat. 6.52. they considered them not, they wrought not upon them, because of the hardness of their Hearts:
The Text tells us that all those that saw all the Miracles of christ in Mathew 6.52. they considered them not, they wrought not upon them, Because of the hardness of their Hearts:
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nothing works upon a hard Heart.
nothing works upon a hard Heart.
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You think now were Christ alive again upon the Face of the Earth, and did we see Christ work miracles,
You think now were christ alive again upon the Face of the Earth, and did we see christ work Miracles,
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then our Hearts would be brought in;
then our Hearts would be brought in;
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Nay, if thou hadst been alive among those Jews, and seen Christ and those miracles that he did;
Nay, if thou Hadst been alive among those jews, and seen christ and those Miracles that he did;
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If thou hadst this Heart, they would never work upon thee; so that a hard Heart will stand out against all means of Grace whatsoever.
If thou Hadst this Heart, they would never work upon thee; so that a hard Heart will stand out against all means of Grace whatsoever.
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5. A Heart that is hard, it makes preparation to any kind of sin whatsoever, it is prepared I say for any sin.
5. A Heart that is hard, it makes preparation to any kind of since whatsoever, it is prepared I say for any since.
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If thou beest kept from any sin it is only because thou hast not a fit Temptation.
If thou Best kept from any since it is only Because thou hast not a fit Temptation.
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It is not out of Fear of God that thou art kept from it.
It is not out of fear of God that thou art kept from it.
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If thy Heart be hard, thou art lyable to all Temptations, and to the grossest sins in the World.
If thy Heart be hard, thou art liable to all Temptations, and to the Grossest Sins in the World.
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Thus you have it Eph. 4.19. who being past feeling, have given themselves over to Lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness:
Thus you have it Ephesians 4.19. who being passed feeling, have given themselves over to Lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness:
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mark how this is laid as the foundation of Lasciviousness, who being past feeling;
mark how this is laid as the Foundation of Lasciviousness, who being passed feeling;
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it were Impossible, as if he should say, that they would be so greedy of their Lust,
it were Impossible, as if he should say, that they would be so greedy of their Lust,
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but that they are past feeling;
but that they Are passed feeling;
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But when a Man is past feeling, then he grows quickly (if Temptation comes) to be Lascivious, to work uncleanness,
But when a Man is past feeling, then he grows quickly (if Temptation comes) to be Lascivious, to work uncleanness,
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and that with all greediness, and this all because he is past feeling.
and that with all greediness, and this all Because he is past feeling.
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— And as it is a preparation to the greatest sin, so indeed, when men shall go on in great sins, it is a sign that they are past feeling, Wantons, unclean Persons, that go on in their sins.
— And as it is a preparation to the greatest since, so indeed, when men shall go on in great Sins, it is a Signen that they Are passed feeling, Wantons, unclean Persons, that go on in their Sins.
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I say it is an Argument that they are past feeling.
I say it is an Argument that they Are passed feeling.
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6. Another evil of a hard Heart, is, that it maketh way to great misery, to great Afflictions, to great Judgments;
6. another evil of a hard Heart, is, that it makes Way to great misery, to great Afflictions, to great Judgments;
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whosoever thou art that hast a hard Heart, thou art upon the brink of some vile sin, or of some fearful Judgment:
whosoever thou art that haste a hard Heart, thou art upon the brink of Some vile since, or of Some fearful Judgement:
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or it may be thou art upon the brink of both, this you have in Prov. 29.1 and Chap. 28.14. happy is the Man that feareth always, but he that hardens his Heart shall fall into mischief, and in Chap. 29.1. he that being often reproved, hardeneth his Neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without Remedy.
or it may be thou art upon the brink of both, this you have in Curae 29.1 and Chap. 28.14. happy is the Man that fears always, but he that hardens his Heart shall fallen into mischief, and in Chap. 29.1. he that being often reproved, Hardeneth his Neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without Remedy.
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When thy Heart can give the rebound to God's Word, and to the Admonitions of thy Peace,
When thy Heart can give the rebound to God's Word, and to the Admonitions of thy Peace,
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and those that admonish thee, thou hardenest thy self against them! O tremble before the Lord;
and those that admonish thee, thou hardenest thy self against them! O tremble before the Lord;
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for the Lord saith here, thou shalt suddenly be destroyed, and there shall be no remedy.
for the Lord Says Here, thou shalt suddenly be destroyed, and there shall be no remedy.
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7. And further know, that the Lord hath sworn the destruction of a hard-Hearted sinner, Heb. 3.8. Harden not your Hearts as in the Provocation in the day of Temptation in the Wilderness:
7. And further know, that the Lord hath sworn the destruction of a hardhearted sinner, Hebrew 3.8. Harden not your Hearts as in the Provocation in the day of Temptation in the Wilderness:
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A special Aim of the Apostle it is to exhort them that their Hearts be not hardened;
A special Aim of the Apostle it is to exhort them that their Hearts be not hardened;
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then he goes on in v. 11. So I sware in my wrath, that they shall not enter into my Rest. The Lord swares against a hard-Hearted Man:
then he Goes on in v. 11. So I sware in my wrath, that they shall not enter into my Rest. The Lord swares against a hardhearted Man:
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the Lord hath sworn thy destruction, if so be that thy Heart continues hard, thou art in such a condition as for ought thou knowest, thy Ruine and destruction is sworn by the Lord;
the Lord hath sworn thy destruction, if so be that thy Heart continues hard, thou art in such a condition as for ought thou Knowest, thy Ruin and destruction is sworn by the Lord;
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O therefore take heed of continuing long so in the hardness of thy Heart, lest God's Oath comes out against thee particularly.
Oh Therefore take heed of Continuing long so in the hardness of thy Heart, lest God's Oath comes out against thee particularly.
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8. And farther know, that when thy time of Destruction comes, if thy Heart be hard, the Heart of God will be hardened against thee when thou comest to be under his stroke:
8. And farther know, that when thy time of Destruction comes, if thy Heart be hard, the Heart of God will be hardened against thee when thou Comest to be under his stroke:
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As the Lord will be froward with those that walk frowardly according to the Scripture-Phrase, so the Heart of God is hardened against a hard Heart;
As the Lord will be froward with those that walk frowardly according to the Scripture phrase, so the Heart of God is hardened against a hard Heart;
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thou hast a hard Heart, so that when God calls thee by his Word, when God reveals those Truths unto the that might even melt the Heart of a Devil, ye thy Heart is hardened;
thou hast a hard Heart, so that when God calls thee by his Word, when God reveals those Truths unto the that might even melt the Heart of a devil, you thy Heart is hardened;
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God calls upon thee to beware of such and such sins, and thy Heart is hardened:
God calls upon thee to beware of such and such Sins, and thy Heart is hardened:
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Well, is thy Heart hardened when thou comest to the Word of God? just it were with the Lord,
Well, is thy Heart hardened when thou Comest to the Word of God? just it were with the Lord,
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if when thou shouldst be in the sorest Affliction, and shouldest be there crying to the Lord for mercy, that the Lord might harden his Heart against thee,
if when thou Shouldst be in the Sorest Affliction, and Shouldst be there crying to the Lord for mercy, that the Lord might harden his Heart against thee,
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and indeed he doth threaten to turn like for like to those that harden themselves against him: Ezek. 7.12.
and indeed he does threaten to turn like for like to those that harden themselves against him: Ezekiel 7.12.
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They made their Hearts as an Adamant Stone saith be, &c. and v. 13. Therefore it is come to pass that as he cryed and they would not hear,
They made their Hearts as an Adamant Stone Says be, etc. and v. 13. Therefore it is come to pass that as he cried and they would not hear,
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so they cryed and I would not hear: they hardened their Hearts against me, and I hardened my Heart against them saith he:so they cried and I would not hear: they hardened their Hearts against me, and I hardened my Heart against them Says he:
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and Indeed when the Heart is hardened against the Word of the Lord, when he comes in his wrath, I say, he in just Judgment hardens his Heart against them.
and Indeed when the Heart is hardened against the Word of the Lord, when he comes in his wrath, I say, he in just Judgement hardens his Heart against them.
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We have a suitable Scripture further for that in the Book of the Lamentations c. 3. 65. It is thus in your Books, Give them sorrow of Heart, thy curse unto them:
We have a suitable Scripture further for that in the Book of the Lamentations c. 3. 65. It is thus in your Books, Give them sorrow of Heart, thy curse unto them:
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the Word that is translated sorrow of Heart, is a word that signfies a Covering, give them covering of Heart; so Arias Montanus terms it, give them a covering of Heart,
the Word that is translated sorrow of Heart, is a word that signifies a Covering, give them covering of Heart; so Arias Montanus terms it, give them a covering of Heart,
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and so Interpreters upon the Place tell us, that this Word here sometimes signifies a Disease in the Body, a Disease upon the Heart,
and so Interpreters upon the Place tell us, that this Word Here sometime signifies a Disease in the Body, a Disease upon the Heart,
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when there is a hard Film about the Heart that doth cover it, so as it keeps all kind of Cordials,
when there is a hard Film about the Heart that does cover it, so as it keeps all kind of Cordials,
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or nourishment, or whatsoever should come to comfort the Heart, it keeps it from it; give them such a Disease in the Heart, and thy Curse with them.
or nourishment, or whatsoever should come to Comfort the Heart, it keeps it from it; give them such a Disease in the Heart, and thy Curse with them.
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Those now that have that hardness of Heart as will keep off the Commands of God from them,
Those now that have that hardness of Heart as will keep off the Commands of God from them,
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and the Truths of God that they shall not work upon them;
and the Truths of God that they shall not work upon them;
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It is just with God to give them such a Covering upon their Hearts in the time of their affliction,
It is just with God to give them such a Covering upon their Hearts in the time of their affliction,
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as no Comfort shall come into them.
as no Comfort shall come into them.
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You are in your Health and Prosperity, and you hear those Truths, that God expects your Hearts should melt and be sensible at, but you are not;
You Are in your Health and Prosperity, and you hear those Truths, that God expects your Hearts should melt and be sensible At, but you Are not;
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well, when you come to your affliction, the Lord may send such a Curse, that thou mayest have that brawniness round about thy Heart, that whatsoever is said for thy Comfort, should never reach thy Heart:
well, when you come to your affliction, the Lord may send such a Curse, that thou Mayest have that brawniness round about thy Heart, that whatsoever is said for thy Comfort, should never reach thy Heart:
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As whatsoever is said now for thy contrition doth never reach thy Heart? And is this any other but Justice.
As whatsoever is said now for thy contrition does never reach thy Heart? And is this any other but justice.
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O this would be a fearful Curse of God upon Men, if it should be so!
O this would be a fearful Curse of God upon Men, if it should be so!
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Ye know farther, that God hath a time to make Men sensible in spite of their Hearts, one way or other they shall have their Hearts brought to some kind of Tenderness,
You know farther, that God hath a time to make Men sensible in spite of their Hearts, one Way or other they shall have their Hearts brought to Some kind of Tenderness,
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so as to be sensible of the evil of sin, and of the greatness of that God they have to deal withal.
so as to be sensible of the evil of since, and of the greatness of that God they have to deal withal.
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There is a two-fold kind of Tenderness;
There is a twofold kind of Tenderness;
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That which comes from a right Temper of the Flesh, and that which comes from the soreness of the Flesh.
That which comes from a right Temper of the Flesh, and that which comes from the soreness of the Flesh.
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The Saints of God have a sensibleness, but their sensibleness is the sensibleness of a right Temper of their Hearts,
The Saints of God have a sensibleness, but their sensibleness is the sensibleness of a right Temper of their Hearts,
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and that doth them no hurt at all;
and that does them no hurt At all;
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they are sensible of God's threats, and sensible of the Promises, but there is a joy in their sensibleness.
they Are sensible of God's Treats, and sensible of the Promises, but there is a joy in their sensibleness.
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But wicked men that are not now sensible, the Lord hath a time that he will make them sensible;
But wicked men that Are not now sensible, the Lord hath a time that he will make them sensible;
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the Lord will make their Hearts sore, and then they shall be sensible: Ezek. 21.7.
the Lord will make their Hearts soar, and then they shall be sensible: Ezekiel 21.7.
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And it shall be when they say unto thee wherefore sighest thou, that thou shalt answer for the tidings, because it cometh: And it shall be when they say unto thee Wherefore sighest thou, that thou shalt answer for the tidings, Because it comes:
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and every Heart shall melt, and all Hands shall be feeble, and every Spirit shall faint,
and every Heart shall melt, and all Hands shall be feeble, and every Spirit shall faint,
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and all Knees shall be weak as Water, behold it cometh, and shall be brought to pass saith the Lord God. Every Heart shall melt. and all Knees shall be weak as Water, behold it comes, and shall be brought to pass Says the Lord God. Every Heart shall melt.
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We here in my Text have an example of a Gracious melting-Heart that God accepts,
We Here in my Text have an Exampl of a Gracious melting-Heart that God accepts,
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but if your Hearts do not melt by the Word, God will melt your Hearts hereafter by some dreadful tidings of some fearful Judgments of his:
but if your Hearts do not melt by the Word, God will melt your Hearts hereafter by Some dreadful tidings of Some fearful Judgments of his:
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and so you have it Jer. 9.7, 8. Therefore thus saith the Lord of Hosts,
and so you have it Jer. 9.7, 8. Therefore thus Says the Lord of Hosts,
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behold I will melt them and try them, for how shall I do for the Daughter of my People. behold I will melt them and try them, for how shall I do for the Daughter of my People.
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If so be when you hear the Word, your Hearts do not melt, the Lord hath a time in spite of your Hearts to melt you.
If so be when you hear the Word, your Hearts do not melt, the Lord hath a time in spite of your Hearts to melt you.
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And therefore to conclude this, in shewing the Evil of a hard Heart, with that Text that we have in Job 9.5.
And Therefore to conclude this, in showing the Evil of a hard Heart, with that Text that we have in Job 9.5.
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who hath hardened his Heart against him and hath prospered? So I say to every Man or Woman that hath a hard Heart, who hath hardened his Heart against the Lord and hath prospered? Thou mayest go on,who hath hardened his Heart against him and hath prospered? So I say to every Man or Woman that hath a hard Heart, who hath hardened his Heart against the Lord and hath prospered? Thou Mayest go on,
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and please thy self in thine own ways, and think that thou wilt have thy will,
and please thy self in thine own ways, and think that thou wilt have thy will,
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and you will do thus and thus;
and you will do thus and thus;
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let them say what they can, but know, there was never any that hardened his Heart against the Lord that hath prospered.
let them say what they can, but know, there was never any that hardened his Heart against the Lord that hath prospered.
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What's become of all hard Hearted-Sinners that have ever liv'd in former times? Give me any one example of any Man that ever hath hardened his Heart against the Lord and hath prospered,
What's become of all hard Hearted-Sinners that have ever lived in former times? Give me any one Exampl of any Man that ever hath hardened his Heart against the Lord and hath prospered,
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but ruine and misery and eternal Destruction is the end of him.
but ruin and misery and Eternal Destruction is the end of him.
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But you will say, I hope we have no hard Hearts, we do acknowledge that it is a fearful Judgment to have a Heart hardened against the Lord. No;
But you will say, I hope we have no hard Hearts, we do acknowledge that it is a fearful Judgement to have a Heart hardened against the Lord. No;
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are not your Hearts hardened against the Lord? then O how is it that you are so quiet in your sin!
Are not your Hearts hardened against the Lord? then Oh how is it that you Are so quiet in your since!
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Certainly that Man or Woman hath a hard Heart that can be so quiet in any way of known sin:
Certainly that Man or Woman hath a hard Heart that can be so quiet in any Way of known since:
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Thou art Conscious to thy self of such and such sins as thou livest in, and yet thou canst eat and drink, and go into Company and be merry;
Thou art Conscious to thy self of such and such Sins as thou Livest in, and yet thou Canst eat and drink, and go into Company and be merry;
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O hard Hearted-sinner that art hardened in thy sin!
Oh hard Hearted-sinner that art hardened in thy since!
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If thy Heart were Tender, if so be thou hast fallen into any sin, as its true, we are all sinners, that must be acknowledged;
If thy Heart were Tender, if so be thou hast fallen into any since, as its true, we Are all Sinners, that must be acknowledged;
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But certainly, it would be as a Moat in thy Eye:
But Certainly, it would be as a Moat in thy Eye:
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there may be a great deal of dirt upon ones hand and that may not trouble one,
there may be a great deal of dirt upon ones hand and that may not trouble one,
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but a little Mote in ones Eye that will trouble one very much.
but a little Mote in ones Eye that will trouble one very much.
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Again, Men have hard Hearts or otherwise the Word of God, and the works of God would gain their Hearts unto the Lord, but it doth not.
Again, Men have hard Hearts or otherwise the Word of God, and the works of God would gain their Hearts unto the Lord, but it does not.
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We see at this day those blessed Truths of God that are revealed more clearly and fully than ever they were since the World began,
We see At this day those blessed Truths of God that Are revealed more clearly and Fully than ever they were since the World began,
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and yet they gain but very few Men, and the great works of God wherein God appears the most Glorious,
and yet they gain but very few Men, and the great works of God wherein God appears the most Glorious,
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yet they do not gain Mens Hearts; surely their Hearts are very hard. 3. Surely Mens Hearts are hard, because their Hearts are Proud:
yet they do not gain Men's Hearts; surely their Hearts Are very hard. 3. Surely Men's Hearts Are hard, Because their Hearts Are Proud:
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A proud Heart is always a hard Heart, so much Pride as there is, certainly so much hardness there is in the Heart, Dan. 5.20. But when his Heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in Pride:
A proud Heart is always a hard Heart, so much Pride as there is, Certainly so much hardness there is in the Heart, Dan. 5.20. But when his Heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in Pride:
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proud Men and stout Men that are set upon their wills, such Men as are wilful in their ways,
proud Men and stout Men that Are Set upon their wills, such Men as Are wilful in their ways,
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and proud and stout, they are Men and Women of hard Hearts. Again, surely the Hearts of Men are mighty hard:
and proud and stout, they Are Men and Women of hard Hearts. Again, surely the Hearts of Men Are mighty hard:
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it appears in this, in that they can so easily come into God's presence, and confess their sin before God,
it appears in this, in that they can so Easily come into God's presence, and confess their since before God,
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and judge themselves worthy to be destroyed for their sin; and yet they can go away and live in their sin after all this;
and judge themselves worthy to be destroyed for their since; and yet they can go away and live in their since After all this;
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her's most dreadful hardness of Heart: and how ordinary is this at this time!
hers most dreadful hardness of Heart: and how ordinary is this At this time!
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We have many days of Fasting and Prayer, and there we come and tell God as it were stories of our sin, we make confession of our sin at large,
We have many days of Fasting and Prayer, and there we come and tell God as it were stories of our since, we make Confessi of our since At large,
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and when we have confest such and such sins that we are guilty of, we judge our selves for our sins,
and when we have confessed such and such Sins that we Are guilty of, we judge our selves for our Sins,
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and yet after all this, what sins are amended? Let any Family come in and say, O Lord,
and yet After all this, what Sins Are amended? Let any Family come in and say, Oh Lord,
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since these fasting days such and such sins have been confest, and we have judged our selves for them,
since these fasting days such and such Sins have been confessed, and we have judged our selves for them,
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and through thy Grace they have been amended.
and through thy Grace they have been amended.
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I am afraid but few Souls can be able to say thus, as in the presence of God:
I am afraid but few Souls can be able to say thus, as in the presence of God:
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Certainly in the day of a Fast, either you do thus or you do not.
Certainly in the day of a Fast, either you do thus or you do not.
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If the Minister do meet with you, then you joyn with him and say Amen to his Confessions.
If the Minister do meet with you, then you join with him and say Amen to his Confessions.
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If the Minister do not meet with your particular sins, then if you have a Heart to s•nctifie a Fast to God as you ought, you will get alone in private and confess those sins that were not confest in publick.
If the Minister do not meet with your particular Sins, then if you have a Heart to s•nctifie a Fast to God as you ought, you will get alone in private and confess those Sins that were not confessed in public.
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I appeal to you as from the Lord, have you kept such Fasts? have you observed in the Ministers Prayer whether he hath met with your particular sins or not? and if he have not, have you gone alone,
I appeal to you as from the Lord, have you kept such Fasts? have you observed in the Ministers Prayer whither he hath met with your particular Sins or not? and if he have not, have you gone alone,
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and examined your Hearts in private what sins you are guilty of? have you been judging your selves for them,
and examined your Hearts in private what Sins you Are guilty of? have you been judging your selves for them,
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and yet not reformed them? Certainly if you have not done this, you have not known what it is to keep a Fast;
and yet not reformed them? Certainly if you have not done this, you have not known what it is to keep a Fast;
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and if you have done thus and continue still in the same sin, this notes fearful hardness of Heart!
and if you have done thus and continue still in the same since, this notes fearful hardness of Heart!
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what to come into God's presence, and open our sins, and yet not to set our selves with all our might against them;
what to come into God's presence, and open our Sins, and yet not to Set our selves with all our might against them;
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surely our Hearts are very much hardened before the Lord. Again, the very mercy of God hardens Men;
surely our Hearts Are very much hardened before the Lord. Again, the very mercy of God hardens Men;
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the more Men have the shine of God's Mercy the more they are hardened in their sin.
the more Men have the shine of God's Mercy the more they Are hardened in their since.
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You have many that in times of their Affliction, they are like to Iron that seems to be yieldable,
You have many that in times of their Affliction, they Are like to Iron that seems to be yieldable,
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but let their Afflictions be over, and then they are as hard as before, their Hearts are like Clay that the Beams of the Sun doth harden them.
but let their Afflictions be over, and then they Are as hard as before, their Hearts Are like Clay that the Beams of the Sun does harden them.
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Yea, certainly its a sign we have hard Hearts in that we are no more sensible of the miseries of our Brethren in other parts, they cry to us for help, we hear of their doleful complaints and cries, they are spoyld of their Goods, their Wives ravished before their eyes,
Yea, Certainly its a Signen we have hard Hearts in that we Are no more sensible of the misery's of our Brothers in other parts, they cry to us for help, we hear of their doleful complaints and cries, they Are spoiled of their Goods, their Wives ravished before their eyes,
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and they cast out of all; and yet little Bowels of mercy towards others:
and they cast out of all; and yet little Bowels of mercy towards Others:
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because our tables are full, and we lie soft and at ease, we take not unto Heart the miseries of our Brethren,
Because our tables Are full, and we lie soft and At ease, we take not unto Heart the misery's of our Brothers,
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neither the publick calamities of the Church.
neither the public calamities of the Church.
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I dare appeal to this great Congregation, to every particular Soul, how far hast thou taken to Heart the publick affairs of the Church at this time.
I Dare appeal to this great Congregation, to every particular Soul, how Far hast thou taken to Heart the public affairs of the Church At this time.
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We know that the Church of God doth suffer much, now do these things go to thy Heart? canst thou get alone & bewail in the sorrow of thy Spirit,
We know that the Church of God does suffer much, now do these things go to thy Heart? Canst thou get alone & bewail in the sorrow of thy Spirit,
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and thy Heart melt and dissolve into Tears when thou hearest of the miseries of thy Brethren,
and thy Heart melt and dissolve into Tears when thou Hearst of the misery's of thy Brothers,
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and the publick calamities of the Church? But now when these things do not touch thee,
and the public calamities of the Church? But now when these things do not touch thee,
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and thou art not sensible at all of them, but thou canst go on and be merry, and follow the World;
and thou art not sensible At all of them, but thou Canst go on and be merry, and follow the World;
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and because there is nothing upon thy skin for the present, therefore ••ou art sensible of the miseries of no other.
and Because there is nothing upon thy skin for the present, Therefore ••ou art sensible of the misery's of no other.
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S••ely thou art a hard-Hearted Man or Woman, and therefore tremble before the Lord.
S••ely thou art a hardhearted Man or Woman, and Therefore tremble before the Lord.
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And thou that art thus, all the Comfort that was said concerning a Tender-Heart the last day, it is to be feared that thou hast no Lot nor Portion in that business.
And thou that art thus, all the Comfort that was said Concerning a Tender-Heart the last day, it is to be feared that thou hast no Lot nor Portion in that business.
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But it may be that some of you may say, I bless God that my Heart is not thus hard, I find a sensibleness in my Heart of these things.
But it may be that Some of you may say, I bless God that my Heart is not thus hard, I find a sensibleness in my Heart of these things.
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I, but this may be far from the sensibleness of Spirit that was here in Josiah, and therefore that should have been the next Use of Examination;
I, but this may be Far from the sensibleness of Spirit that was Here in Josiah, and Therefore that should have been the next Use of Examination;
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whether our Hearts be Tender in a Spiritual way? that is a work of the Holy-Ghost sanctifying our Hearts.
whither our Hearts be Tender in a Spiritual Way? that is a work of the Holy ghost sanctifying our Hearts.
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We are to know first, there may be a softness of Heart that may come from softness of Nature.
We Are to know First, there may be a softness of Heart that may come from softness of Nature.
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2. There may be some flashy workings of Heart by hearing of the Word. And there may be some sensibleness of the Heart by the knowledg of the Law.
2. There may be Some flashy workings of Heart by hearing of the Word. And there may be Some sensibleness of the Heart by the knowledge of the Law.
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As for the First, A Plum, or a Cherry may be soft without, but hard within.
As for the First, A Plum, or a Cherry may be soft without, but hard within.
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And so Secondly, we know that Ice may be Thaw'd in the day, and Froze again in the Night.
And so Secondly, we know that Ice may be Thawed in the day, and Froze again in the Night.
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And Thirdly, for the terrors of the Law, we know that the Marble-Stone in wet Weather may melt as it were,
And Thirdly, for the terrors of the Law, we know that the Marble-Stone in wet Weather may melt as it were,
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and seem to trickle down with Tears, but a stone still.
and seem to trickle down with Tears, but a stone still.
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