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Serm. 10. Preached January 5. 1661.
Sermon 10. Preached January 5. 1661.
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LUKE 13.6. He came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. Serm. 11. Preached January 22. 1661.LYCIA 13.6. He Come and sought fruit thereon, and found none. Sermon 11. Preached January 22. 1661.
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Serm. 12. Preached January 29. 1661.
Sermon 12. Preached January 29. 1661.
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Serm. 13. Preached January 26. 1661.
Sermon 13. Preached January 26. 1661.
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Serm. 14. Preached February 2. 1661.
Sermon 14. Preached february 2. 1661.
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Serm. 15. Preached February 9. 1661.
Sermon 15. Preached february 9. 1661.
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Serm. 16. Preached February 16. 1661.
Sermon 16. Preached february 16. 1661.
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Serm. 17. Preached February 23. 1661.
Sermon 17. Preached february 23. 1661.
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Serm. 18. Preached March. 2. 1661.
Sermon 18. Preached March. 2. 1661.
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Serm. 1. Preached at Walfall. Nov 3. 1661.
Sermon 1. Preached At Walfall. Nov 3. 1661.
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Serm. 2. Preached Novemb. 10. 1661.
Sermon 2. Preached November 10. 1661.
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Serm. 3. Preached Novemb. 17. 1661.
Sermon 3. Preached November 17. 1661.
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Serm. 4. Preached November 24. 1661.
Sermon 4. Preached November 24. 1661.
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Serm. 5. Preached Decemb. 1. 1661.
Sermon 5. Preached December 1. 1661.
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Serm. 6. Preached Decemb. 8. 1661.
Sermon 6. Preached December 8. 1661.
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Serm. 7. Preached Decemb. 15. 1661.
Sermon 7. Preached December 15. 1661.
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Serm. 8. Preached Decemb. 22. 1661.
Sermon 8. Preached December 22. 1661.
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Serm. 9. Preached Decemb. 29. 1661.
Sermon 9. Preached December 29. 1661.
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1. Promises universal, which belong to Jew and Gentile, and to every Believer, as that promise, Gen. 12. In thee shall all the Nations of the earth be blessed:
1. Promises universal, which belong to Jew and Gentile, and to every Believer, as that promise, Gen. 12. In thee shall all the nations of the earth be blessed:
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the promises of pardon, grace, glory, are universal, belonging to every godly man: so likewise the promises of the necessaries of this life are universal, Heb. 13.5.
the promises of pardon, grace, glory, Are universal, belonging to every godly man: so likewise the promises of the necessaries of this life Are universal, Hebrew 13.5.
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2. There are special promises, because they belong to the Jews only, or to some particular persons,
2. There Are special promises, Because they belong to the jews only, or to Some particular Persons,
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and not to all the godly:
and not to all the godly:
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as the promise of the Land of Canaa• flowing with milk and honey, did belon• only to the Israelites: so there were special promises made to David, to Abra• which belong not to us, in that Christ shoul• be of their loins.
as the promise of the Land of Canaa• flowing with milk and honey, did belon• only to the Israelites: so there were special promises made to David, to Abra• which belong not to us, in that christ shoul• be of their loins.
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1. Here remember this rule, that whe• it is said, godliness hath all promises ma• to it, it is to be meant of the univers• promises.
1. Here Remember this Rule, that whe• it is said, godliness hath all promises ma• to it, it is to be meant of the univers• promises.
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2. That even these special promises ma• to particulars, yet are under the general promises made to all.
2. That even these special promises ma• to particulars, yet Are under the general promises made to all.
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As the promise made to David, that Christ should come out of his loins, belongs to the general promise of giving Christ to be the Redeemer of mankind;
As the promise made to David, that christ should come out of his loins, belongs to the general promise of giving christ to be the Redeemer of mankind;
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so the special promise of giving Canaan to Israel for an inheritance, belongs to the universal promise of the life that now is.
so the special promise of giving Canaan to Israel for an inheritance, belongs to the universal promise of the life that now is.
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3. There are promises Absolute. Conditional. 1. There are promises absolute without a condition: the promises absolute are, that the feed of the woman should break the Serpents head;
3. There Are promises Absolute. Conditional. 1. There Are promises absolute without a condition: the promises absolute Are, that the feed of the woman should break the Serpents head;
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all the promises of giving and sending Christ to be a Saviour are absolute: there was no condition required on mans part:
all the promises of giving and sending christ to be a Saviour Are absolute: there was no condition required on men part:
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all mankind were under the dreadful curse and condemnation:
all mankind were under the dreadful curse and condemnation:
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so also are the promises of giving a new heart, a new spirit, of writing his Law in our hearts.
so also Are the promises of giving a new heart, a new Spirit, of writing his Law in our hearts.
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I know it is a Controversie, whether these be promises; they run in the nature of promises, they are within the Covenant of Promise:
I know it is a Controversy, whither these be promises; they run in the nature of promises, they Are within the Covenant of Promise:
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some think they are rather Prophecies then promises: Some think they Are rather Prophecies then promises:
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others, that they are a declaration of Gods will, what he will work i• his people,
Others, that they Are a declaration of God's will, what he will work i• his people,
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for the enabling them to perform the conditions of the Covenant. • like that answer, that they are promises o• grace to the elect whom God takes into Covenant with him:
for the enabling them to perform the conditions of the Covenant. • like that answer, that they Are promises o• grace to the elect whom God Takes into Covenant with him:
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and they are not promises made to godliness, because we bring not faith to accept them. 2. There are conditional promises;
and they Are not promises made to godliness, Because we bring not faith to accept them. 2. There Are conditional promises;
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so are all the promises of this life and tha• to come, made with condition:
so Are all the promises of this life and tha• to come, made with condition:
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the promise of pardon is made with condition o• repentance, the promise of life eternal an• salvation, is made with condition of faith ▪ He that believeth hath life:
the promise of pardon is made with condition o• Repentance, the promise of life Eternal an• salvation, is made with condition of faith ▪ He that Believeth hath life:
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God that he might win them to a cheerful observation of them, did therefore m•ke many temporal promises.
God that he might win them to a cheerful observation of them, did Therefore m•ke many temporal promises.
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so the promises of this life are made with condition ▪ If ye observe my commands,
so the promises of this life Are made with condition ▪ If you observe my commands,
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then blesse• shall ye be in the basket, in the store• where there is no performance of the condition, there the promise of God stan• firm;
then blesse• shall you be in the basket, in the store• where there is no performance of the condition, there the promise of God stan• firm;
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yet to him that performs not th• condition, no promise is made good:
yet to him that performs not th• condition, no promise is made good:
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Go• will not be a Sun, and a shield, give gra• and glory, and every good thing to an• that do not walk uprightly.
Go• will not be a Sun, and a shield, give gra• and glory, and every good thing to an• that do not walk uprightly.
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God hath tie• us to duty, as well as himself to performance; he that severs duty from the promise, puts a barr to his own happiness;
God hath tie• us to duty, as well as himself to performance; he that severs duty from the promise, puts a bar to his own happiness;
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we look for the performance of the promises, let us have respect to obey Gods precepts, God will walk in a way of performance,
we look for the performance of the promises, let us have respect to obey God's Precepts, God will walk in a Way of performance,
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when we walk in wayes of obedience. 4. There are promises Temporal, Spiritual, Eternal.
when we walk in ways of Obedience. 4. There Are promises Temporal, Spiritual, Eternal.
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There are the things of this life, and of that which is come, saith the Apostle in my Text;
There Are the things of this life, and of that which is come, Says the Apostle in my Text;
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the fatness of the earth, the dew of heaven;
the fatness of the earth, the due of heaven;
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the blessing of the labour of our hands, and blessings out of Sion: the one exceeds the other as high as heaven is above the earth:
the blessing of the labour of our hands, and blessings out of Sion: the one exceeds the other as high as heaven is above the earth:
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a mite of spirituals is more then the vast treasures of the earth:
a mite of spirituals is more then the vast treasures of the earth:
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promises of heaven without earthly promises are sufficient to make a man perfectly happy, as pearls can make a man rich, when pebbles cannot:
promises of heaven without earthly promises Are sufficient to make a man perfectly happy, as Pearls can make a man rich, when pebbles cannot:
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and spiritual and eternal promises are they which faith more principally look• at; it doth but glance its eye to the promises of this life.
and spiritual and Eternal promises Are they which faith more principally look• At; it does but glance its eye to the promises of this life.
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5. The p•omises of spiritual things necess•ry to the esse, and the bene esse of a godly man.
5. The p•omises of spiritual things necess•ry to the esse, and the bene esse of a godly man.
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1. The promises of spiritual mercies necessary to the being of godliness and salvation, are performed to every godly man;
1. The promises of spiritual Mercies necessary to the being of godliness and salvation, Are performed to every godly man;
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they are all pardoned, sanctified, adopted, regenerated; they all partake of the merit and spirit of Christ.
they Are all pardoned, sanctified, adopted, regenerated; they all partake of the merit and Spirit of christ.
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2. The promises of mercies pertaining to the well being of godly men in this vale of misery pertain to all the godly;
2. The promises of Mercies pertaining to the well being of godly men in this vale of misery pertain to all the godly;
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they that have an interest in them can urge God with them, and may expect the performance of them.
they that have an Interest in them can urge God with them, and may expect the performance of them.
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3. Yet these promises are not made good to all godly men in this life, nor to any at all times;
3. Yet these promises Are not made good to all godly men in this life, nor to any At all times;
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many have the graces of the spirit, who yet go mourning without the joy and peace of the Holy Ghost:
many have the graces of the Spirit, who yet go mourning without the joy and peace of the Holy Ghost:
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he sanctifieth all, but gives not like comforts to all: Comforts do ebb and flow like the Sea.
he Sanctifieth all, but gives not like comforts to all: Comforts do ebb and flow like the Sea.
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4. Yet every godly man having grace, and having the promises of joy and peace, hath the foundation of joy,
4. Yet every godly man having grace, and having the promises of joy and peace, hath the Foundation of joy,
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though he doth not rejoyce with joy unspeakable and full of glory. 5. These promises are but begun in this life, consummated in the life to come;
though he does not rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. 5. These promises Are but begun in this life, consummated in the life to come;
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that measure of grace and holiness which Saints have in this life, are but earnests of their perfection of holiness in heaven;
that measure of grace and holiness which Saints have in this life, Are but earnests of their perfection of holiness in heaven;
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and carnal Ordinances, as the Apostle ca•ls them.
and carnal Ordinances, as the Apostle ca•ls them.
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those joys which now they feel, are but foretasts of heaven, like the bunches of grapes which the spies brought from Canaan, shewing what the joy of the Lord is in heaven:
those Joys which now they feel, Are but foretastes of heaven, like the bunches of grapes which the spies brought from Canaan, showing what the joy of the Lord is in heaven:
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It is said, Enter thou into thy Masters joy; we must enter into it, it cannot enter into us.
It is said, Enter thou into thy Masters joy; we must enter into it, it cannot enter into us.
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The reason why God made so many temporal promises to them under the Law, was because that service did most consist in the observation of outward things,
The reason why God made so many temporal promises to them under the Law, was Because that service did most consist in the observation of outward things,
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blessed shalt thou be in the City, blessed in the field, in thy children, in thy ground, in thy cattle, &c. St. Paul saith of the fifth Commandment, This is the first Commandment with promise, Eph. 6. and we may observe, that in the Old Testament the promises of temporal mercies are more common then in the New, where promises of spiritual mercies are more common:blessed shalt thou be in the city, blessed in the field, in thy children, in thy ground, in thy cattle, etc. Saint Paul Says of the fifth Commandment, This is the First Commandment with promise, Ephesians 6. and we may observe, that in the Old Testament the promises of temporal Mercies Are more Common then in the New, where promises of spiritual Mercies Are more Common:
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and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God:
and overtake thee, if thou shalt harken unto the voice of the Lord thy God:
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1. Legal promises which God in the Law makes to men upon condition of obedience, as in Deut. 28. All these blessings shall come upon thee,
1. Legal promises which God in the Law makes to men upon condition of Obedience, as in Deuteronomy 28. All these blessings shall come upon thee,
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let us therefore observe these several distinctions. 1. There are promises Legal, Evangelical.
let us Therefore observe these several Distinctions. 1. There Are promises Legal, Evangelical.
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HAving seen what a promise is, in the next place let us see how many sorts of promises there are:
HAving seen what a promise is, in the next place let us see how many sorts of promises there Are:
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in this respect they may be termed Evangelical.
in this respect they may be termed Evangelical.
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CHAP. X. Sheweth how many sorts of Promises there are.CHAP. X. Shows how many sorts of Promises there Are.
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2. Evangelical promises are the word of God given for the giving of Christ and all his benefits, upon condition of believing the Gospel;
2. Evangelical promises Are the word of God given for the giving of christ and all his benefits, upon condition of believing the Gospel;
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hence it is called the word of faith, because it is made with condition of faith, which is the only instrument of receiving and applying them.
hence it is called the word of faith, Because it is made with condition of faith, which is the only Instrument of receiving and applying them.
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Yet remember this rule, that though they are called legal promises, yet they are appendants to the Covenant of grace;
Yet Remember this Rule, that though they Are called Legal promises, yet they Are appendants to the Covenant of grace;
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2. There are promises Ʋniversal. Special.
2. There Are promises Ʋniversal. Special.
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whether they shall b• damned or saved:
whither they shall b• damned or saved:
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and more endeavour • gain our souls.
and more endeavour • gain our Souls.
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CHAP. X. SECT. 1. BEfore I make Application, I will lay down this Inference or Corollary, hence we may infer, That our souls are immortal;
CHAP. X. SECT. 1. BEfore I make Application, I will lay down this Inference or Corollary, hence we may infer, That our Souls Are immortal;
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otherwise there were no force in our Saviours arguments, encouraging us to self-denyal, and losing of life,
otherwise there were no force in our Saviors Arguments, encouraging us to self-denial, and losing of life,
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and despising the gains and profits of the world:
and despising the gains and profits of the world:
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for if our souls were corruptible, like the souls of Beasts, then let us seek our selves, throw away the Cross, let us save this present life,
for if our Souls were corruptible, like the Souls of Beasts, then let us seek our selves, throw away the Cross, let us save this present life,
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and let us gain the world, and never matter our souls no more than do the Beasts that perish:
and let us gain the world, and never matter our Souls no more than do the Beasts that perish:
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What necessity is there of professing any Religion, of being holy? let us rather take up this resolution,
What necessity is there of professing any Religion, of being holy? let us rather take up this resolution,
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and put it in pract•ce, let us eat, and drink, and play, for to morrow we shall dye;
and put it in pract•ce, let us eat, and drink, and play, for to morrow we shall die;
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let us buy and sell, and get gain, and heap up treasure per fas & nefas; let us live merrily,
let us buy and fell, and get gain, and heap up treasure per fas & nefas; let us live merrily,
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and when we dye there is an end of us.
and when we die there is an end of us.
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Therefore our Saviour, to dash these impious resolutions, and to make us willing to lose all, to leave all, to suffer all things, to despise the world, tells us of saving life by losing it. (1.) Of gaining eternal life by losing a temporal life:
Therefore our Saviour, to dash these impious resolutions, and to make us willing to loose all, to leave all, to suffer all things, to despise the world, tells us of Saving life by losing it. (1.) Of gaining Eternal life by losing a temporal life:
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therefore the soul must needs live after its departure from the body;
Therefore the soul must needs live After its departure from the body;
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and that the gain of the whole world is nothing to the loss of our souls;
and that the gain of the Whole world is nothing to the loss of our Souls;
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therefore the soul must abide for ever in weal or woe; for if our souls live not alwayes, there were no losing of them.
Therefore the soul must abide for ever in weal or woe; for if our Souls live not always, there were no losing of them.
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I will therefore by some Arguments from Scripture, and by other Arguments, prove the immortality of the soul.
I will Therefore by Some Arguments from Scripture, and by other Arguments, prove the immortality of the soul.
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Some deny the immortality of it; and the generality of men live as practical Mortalists, as if their souls were mortal;
some deny the immortality of it; and the generality of men live as practical Mortalists, as if their Souls were Mortal;
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and did we firmly believe the immortality of our souls, men would have greater care, and give more diligence to save their souls, than they do;
and did we firmly believe the immortality of our Souls, men would have greater care, and give more diligence to save their Souls, than they do;
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men would prize their souls above a thousand worlds of mortal and perishing treasures; but alas few believe it! SECT. 2.
men would prize their Souls above a thousand world's of Mortal and perishing treasures; but alas few believe it! SECT. 2.
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THe first Argument is in Mat. 10 28. Fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul;
THe First Argument is in Mathew 10 28. fear not them which kill the body, but Are not able to kill the soul;
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but rather fear him which is able to destroy both body and soul in Hell: Here is the power of man, and the dreadful power of God:but rather Fear him which is able to destroy both body and soul in Hell: Here is the power of man, and the dreadful power of God:
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men have power to kill your bodies, but not you• souls: but God hath power to destroy bo•h soul and body in Hell everlastingly:
men have power to kill your bodies, but not you• Souls: but God hath power to destroy bo•h soul and body in Hell everlastingly:
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the soul is therefore immortal, for otherwise God would not destroy it in Hell;
the soul is Therefore immortal, for otherwise God would not destroy it in Hell;
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if the soul were mortal, then m n by kill•ng the body, kills the soul also:
if the soul were Mortal, then m n by kill•ng the body, kills the soul also:
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Hence it is that Christ forb•ds us to fear men, they can but kill the body:
Hence it is that christ forb•ds us to Fear men, they can but kill the body:
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it is the utmost mischief that the most powerful Persecutor can do, and it is no more than a disease or old age will in time do:
it is the utmost mischief that the most powerful Persecutor can do, and it is no more than a disease or old age will in time do:
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th•s k••ling of the body is an inconsiderable mischief; it ought to be the contempt, and not the fear of noble believers:
th•s k••ling of the body is an inconsiderable mischief; it ought to be the contempt, and not the Fear of noble believers:
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the everlasting destruction o• the soul in Hell, is the evil we should •ear:
the everlasting destruction o• the soul in Hell, is the evil we should •ear:
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fear God therefore w•o only hath power over our souls and bodies to destroy them for ever.
Fear God Therefore w•o only hath power over our Souls and bodies to destroy them for ever.
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St. Austin from those words perswades all Christians to be of an u•daunted spirit, and not to deny Christ for fear of men.
Saint Austin from those words persuades all Christians to be of an u•daunted Spirit, and not to deny christ for Fear of men.
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Ecce quem times, & sub cujus comminationibus expallescis? Behold, whom dost thou fear? at whose threatnings dost thou wax pale? Mans cruelty extends but to thy body, usque ad corpus saevit; noli saevire in animam tuam, be not cruel to thy own soul by a slavish fear of men,Ecce Whom times, & sub cujus comminationibus expallescis? Behold, whom dost thou Fear? At whose threatenings dost thou wax pale? men cruelty extends but to thy body, usque ad corpus saevit; noli saevire in animam tuam, be not cruel to thy own soul by a slavish Fear of men,
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and casting off the fear of Almighty God.
and casting off the Fear of Almighty God.
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God glorieth in this title, that he is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; and Christ in his confutation of the Sadduces (who denied the Resurrection,
God Glorieth in this title, that he is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; and christ in his confutation of the Sadducees (who denied the Resurrection,
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and that there are Angels and Spirits) thus inferreth from this title, God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.
and that there Are Angels and Spirits) thus infers from this title, God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.
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What then is the Inference, but that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, are now living? though not in their bodies,
What then is the Inference, but that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Are now living? though not in their bodies,
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yet their souls are now alive; if they were not living, he is not the God of them:
yet their Souls Are now alive; if they were not living, he is not the God of them:
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for in that he is said to be their God, it is grounded upon their existence:
for in that he is said to be their God, it is grounded upon their existence:
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if God be for ever the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, their souls have an everlasting communion with him.
if God be for ever the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, their Souls have an everlasting communion with him.
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Consider what the Scripture speaks of the souls of good and bad men after death. 1. That the souls of the godly are present with the Lord. 2 Cor. 5.6. 2. That they are with Christ. Phil. 1.23. I desire to depart and to be with Christ.
Consider what the Scripture speaks of the Souls of good and bad men After death. 1. That the Souls of the godly Are present with the Lord. 2 Cor. 5.6. 2. That they Are with christ. Philip 1.23. I desire to depart and to be with christ.
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3. The spirits of just men are made perfect in Heaven. Heb. 12.25. 4. Why doth Stephen pray, Lord Jesus receive my spirit? Act. 7.59. 5. 'Tis said of Lazarus, that after death he was in Abraham 's bosome, and the rich glutton was in Hell torments, which is understood of their souls. Luk. 16.22, 23. 6. The penitent Thief was said to be with Christ in Paradise, Luk. 23.43. More places may be brought, but these may suffice any that believe the Scriptures to be the Word of God.
3. The spirits of just men Are made perfect in Heaven. Hebrew 12.25. 4. Why does Stephen pray, Lord jesus receive my Spirit? Act. 7.59. 5. It's said of Lazarus, that After death he was in Abraham is bosom, and the rich glutton was in Hell torments, which is understood of their Souls. Luk. 16.22, 23. 6. The penitent Thief was said to be with christ in Paradise, Luk. 23.43. More places may be brought, but these may suffice any that believe the Scriptures to be the Word of God.
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What mean all the promises of eternal life, of an incorruptible Kingdom? What mean all the threatnings of eternal death, of everlasting destruction, of unquenchable fire, of never-dying worms,
What mean all the promises of Eternal life, of an incorruptible Kingdom? What mean all the threatenings of Eternal death, of everlasting destruction, of unquenchable fire, of never-dying worms,
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if our souls were not immortal, and so capable of eternal rewards and punishments? I could bring Reasons from the souls simpl•city, without composition;
if our Souls were not immortal, and so capable of Eternal rewards and punishments? I could bring Reasons from the Souls simpl•city, without composition;
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from the souls independency upon the body, as to her operations:
from the Souls independency upon the body, as to her operations:
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from Gods power, who can as well preserve the soul to eternity, as preserve it in its Being for a day:
from God's power, who can as well preserve the soul to eternity, as preserve it in its Being for a day:
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yea, see how God preserves your souls in your bodies for your time of life in this world;
yea, see how God preserves your Souls in your bodies for your time of life in this world;
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'tis as easie for God to preserve your souls to eternity, as for an hour;
it's as easy for God to preserve your Souls to eternity, as for an hour;
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but I will pass by these Reasons, and only instance in Reasons of our experience, which abundantly prove the immortality of the soul. SECT. 3. COnsider how greatly some godly men have desired, how willingly they have embraced death:
but I will pass by these Reasons, and only instance in Reasons of our experience, which abundantly prove the immortality of the soul. SECT. 3. Consider how greatly Some godly men have desired, how willingly they have embraced death:
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I desire to be dissolved, saith St. Paul, Egredere anima, egredere anima, go forth my soul, go forth my soul, saith Hilarion: Volemus in coelum, volenus in coelum, let us fly to Heaven, let us fly up into Heaven, was the out-cry of Monica the Mother of Austin: how have the Martyrs kissed the stake!
I desire to be dissolved, Says Saint Paul, go forth anima, Go forth anima, go forth my soul, go forth my soul, Says Hilarion: Volemus in coelum, volenus in coelum, let us fly to Heaven, let us fly up into Heaven, was the outcry of Monica the Mother of Austin: how have the Martyrs kissed the stake!
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Welcome life, said one to his stake:
Welcome life, said one to his stake:
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in the dayes of the Roman Pagan Persecutors, Christians would voluntarily run and suffer Martyrdome with condemned Martyrs:
in the days of the Roman Pagan Persecutors, Christians would voluntarily run and suffer Martyrdom with condemned Martyrs:
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Crowns are given to day, and I will go and receive one, said a Christian woman, hearing of some going to suffer Martyrdom,
Crowns Are given to day, and I will go and receive one, said a Christian woman, hearing of Some going to suffer Martyrdom,
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and she ••n and suffered with them:
and she ••n and suffered with them:
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how have some Martyrs cal•ed their day of death their wedding day? The Apostle tells us, that some have not accepted of deliverance,
how have Some Martyrs cal•ed their day of death their wedding day? The Apostle tells us, that Some have not accepted of deliverance,
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but preferred to dye before life. Heb. 11.35.
but preferred to die before life. Hebrew 11.35.
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A Martyr going to the stake, being advised by one to have a care of his soul, answered him, so I have;
A Martyr going to the stake, being advised by one to have a care of his soul, answered him, so I have;
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therefore I give my body to be burnt, that my soul may be saved. Therefore I give my body to be burned, that my soul may be saved.
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Now, whence proceed these fervent desires of death, and triumphant joys in death, with the contempt of death,
Now, whence proceed these fervent Desires of death, and triumphant Joys in death, with the contempt of death,
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but from a full assurance and perswasi•n of the immortality of their souls;
but from a full assurance and perswasi•n of the immortality of their Souls;
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and that they should go from the flames of Martyrdom to refresh themselves in the Rivers of pleasures, which are at Gods right hand for evermore?
and that they should go from the flames of Martyrdom to refresh themselves in the rivers of pleasures, which Are At God's right hand for evermore?
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2. Consider the devotion and fearfulness of some wicked men lying on their death-beds, and being ready to expire.
2. Consider the devotion and fearfulness of Some wicked men lying on their deathbeds, and being ready to expire.
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1. Let us consider whence their devotion cometh at that time:
1. Let us Consider whence their devotion comes At that time:
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look on them in time of health, they drink and laugh away all fears and cares from their hearts:
look on them in time of health, they drink and laugh away all fears and Cares from their hearts:
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they neither pray, nor read, nor bewail the wickedness of their lives; they have Religion and religious duties in contempt, and make a scorn of holiness;
they neither pray, nor read, nor bewail the wickedness of their lives; they have Religion and religious duties in contempt, and make a scorn of holiness;
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but when sickness seizeth on them, and dreadful apprehensions of death catch hold of •hem, then they will pray, then they bewail the wickedness of their past life;
but when sickness seizes on them, and dreadful apprehensions of death catch hold of •hem, then they will pray, then they bewail the wickedness of their past life;
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then they will desire the prayers of those whom they had in daily derision;
then they will desire the Prayers of those whom they had in daily derision;
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and will wish they had •one as they, and had hearkened to the voice of the r Teachers. Solomon describes their penitence.
and will wish they had •one as they, and had harkened to the voice of the r Teachers. Solomon describes their penitence.
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Prov. 5.12, 13 14 Thou wilt mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed, and say: Curae 5.12, 13 14 Thou wilt mourn At the last, when thy Flesh and thy body Are consumed, and say:
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How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof, and have not ob•yed the voice of my Teachers,
How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof, and have not ob•yed the voice of my Teachers,
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nor inclined mine ears to them that instructed me? Whence proceeds this devotion and repentance of dying wick•d men? doth it not come from th•s impress of the souls immortality wh•ch •s on them,nor inclined mine ears to them that instructed me? Whence proceeds this devotion and Repentance of dying wick•d men? does it not come from th•s Impress of the Souls immortality wh•ch •s on them,
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and from their serious apprehension, that after death the souls of men shall be carried • to Abraham 's bosome of joy,
and from their serious apprehension, that After death the Souls of men shall be carried • to Abraham is bosom of joy,
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or into the •nquenchable fire, and endless torments of Hell? What necessi•y is there they should m•ke such ado,
or into the •nquenchable fire, and endless torments of Hell? What necessi•y is there they should m•ke such ado,
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if their souls were mortal, and death be a destruction of their bodies, and an annihilation of their souls?
if their Souls were Mortal, and death be a destruction of their bodies, and an annihilation of their Souls?
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2. Consider not only the devotion of •ome; but also the fear, and horrour, and despair of some wicked men o• their death-beds:
2. Consider not only the devotion of •ome; but also the Fear, and horror, and despair of Some wicked men o• their deathbeds:
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in the time of health, they say there is no God, no Heaven, no Hell:
in the time of health, they say there is no God, no Heaven, no Hell:
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they mock and laugh at all these dreadful doctrines of Death, Hell, Judgement, Damnation, and Salvation,
they mock and laugh At all these dreadful doctrines of Death, Hell, Judgement, Damnation, and Salvation,
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as if they were but meer humane inventions, preached in policy to keep fools in awe.
as if they were but mere humane Inventions, preached in policy to keep Fools in awe.
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Albeit there are some that live and dye in this gross Atheism, yet some of them have been filled with horrour and terrour;
Albeit there Are Some that live and die in this gross Atheism, yet Some of them have been filled with horror and terror;
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one crying out, Oh that I were a Toad between two walls, so I might but live and not dye!
one crying out, O that I were a Toad between two walls, so I might but live and not die!
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Another cryes out, Oh that I had never been born!
another cries out, O that I had never been born!
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Spira cryes out, Oh that I were above God! You shall see the horrour of their hearts in the shiverings of their bodies:Spira cries out, O that I were above God! You shall see the horror of their hearts in the shiverings of their bodies:
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whence cometh this horrour, but from their apprehension of thei• souls immortality, and they are lost, o• they are in doubts,
whence comes this horror, but from their apprehension of thei• Souls immortality, and they Are lost, o• they Are in doubts,
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as that Emperour dying cryed out, Quo vadis animula vagul• blandula? Whither art thou going O m• poor soul? Oh that this perswasion of ou• souls immortality were deeply rooted in u• then I think we should be more fearful • the loss of the soul,
as that Emperor dying cried out, Quo vadis Animula vagul• blandula? Whither art thou going O m• poor soul? O that this persuasion of ou• Souls immortality were deeply rooted in u• then I think we should be more fearful • the loss of the soul,
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1. Who art thou O man that disputest against God, requiring a reason of his righteous judgements!
1. Who art thou Oh man that Disputes against God, requiring a reason of his righteous Judgments!
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2. God doth not, and will not cut men down meerly for want of power to bear fruit,
2. God does not, and will not Cut men down merely for want of power to bear fruit,
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but because men do not what they may and can do in order to fruit bearing:
but Because men do not what they may and can do in order to fruit bearing:
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God will damn men, not in that they cannot, but because they will not bear fruit:
God will damn men, not in that they cannot, but Because they will not bear fruit:
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they love and like to bring forth wild grapes, and not sweet grapes: they love sin and perseverance in sin, rather than holiness and following after it:
they love and like to bring forth wild grapes, and not sweet grapes: they love since and perseverance in since, rather than holiness and following After it:
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obstinacy of will is the proper cause of mens damnation.
obstinacy of will is the proper cause of men's damnation.
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10. God for the punishment of mens unfruitfulness under great means, and of long continuance, doth at last give them up, takes no care of them,
10. God for the punishment of men's unfruitfulness under great means, and of long Continuance, does At last give them up, Takes no care of them,
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and judicially permits them to be unfruitful:
and judicially permits them to be unfruitful:
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The Psalmist saith, He turneth a fruitful Land into barrenness for the wickedness of them that dwell therein. Psalm 107.34.
The Psalmist Says, He turns a fruitful Land into Barrenness for the wickedness of them that dwell therein. Psalm 107.34.
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all seed cast on the high-wayes and beaten paths is food for Birds:
all seed cast on the highways and beaten paths is food for Birds:
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this stony heart must be taken away before we can bring forth any fruit meet for repentance.
this stony heart must be taken away before we can bring forth any fruit meet for Repentance.
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5. Mens hearts are over-grown with thorns and worldly weeds, and so prove •nfruitful: this cause is given by our Saviour, Matth. 13.22. He that receiveth seed, is he that heareth the word;
5. Men's hearts Are overgrown with thorns and worldly weeds, and so prove •nfruitful: this cause is given by our Saviour, Matthew 13.22. He that receives seed, is he that hears the word;
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and the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful: and the Cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and it Becometh unfruitful:
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his heart is empty of grace, whose head is full of worldly cares;
his heart is empty of grace, whose head is full of worldly Cares;
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they choke the power of the word, they choke all motions and convictions, they take mens minds off from the meditation and practice of the word to the saving of their souls.
they choke the power of the word, they choke all motions and convictions, they take men's minds off from the meditation and practice of the word to the Saving of their Souls.
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6. Mens love of the pleasures of sin, and hatred of the strictness of holiness is another cause.
6. Mens love of the pleasures of since, and hatred of the strictness of holiness is Another cause.
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Luther said of himself, that till the grace of God had subdued him, that his soul hated the word Repent ] he could not endure to hear of parting and turning from sin,Luther said of himself, that till the grace of God had subdued him, that his soul hated the word repent ] he could not endure to hear of parting and turning from since,
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our Saviour in the parable of the sower, gives this as one cause why men are unfruitful, Mat. 13.4. Some feed fell by the way side, and the fouls of the air came and devoured it up:
our Saviour in the parable of the sour, gives this as one cause why men Are unfruitful, Mathew 13.4. some feed fell by the Way side, and the fouls of the air Come and devoured it up:
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and leaving the pleasures and profits of sin:
and leaving the pleasures and profits of since:
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even thus do the hearts of many wicked men, who have for a long while habituated themselves in sin,
even thus do the hearts of many wicked men, who have for a long while habituated themselves in since,
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because the hearts of men are barren by nature, they are trees dead at the root.
Because the hearts of men Are barren by nature, they Are trees dead At the root.
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they are diligent and zealous in preaching, praying, instructing, exhorting, reproving, yet all in vain;
they Are diligent and zealous in preaching, praying, instructing, exhorting, reproving, yet all in vain;
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the hearts of men are desperately wicked and barren above all things, that though God by his Ministers useth all means to make them fruitful;
the hearts of men Are desperately wicked and barren above all things, that though God by his Ministers uses all means to make them fruitful;
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if the soil be by nature barren: it is so in spirituals;
if the soil be by nature barren: it is so in spirituals;
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though he buyeth the best seed which can be had for money, yet all is to no purpose,
though he buyeth the best seed which can be had for money, yet all is to no purpose,
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it will never bear fruit, though the husbandman should be never so laborious in ploughing, sowing, manuring it:
it will never bear fruit, though the husbandman should be never so laborious in ploughing, sowing, manuring it:
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if the ground be naturally barren;
if the ground be naturally barren;
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1. THE grand cause is our evil, dead, depraved and barren hearts: if the tree be dead at the root, it will never bring forth fruit:
1. THE grand cause is our evil, dead, depraved and barren hearts: if the tree be dead At the root, it will never bring forth fruit:
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CHAP. X. Sheweth what fault is in our selves, that we bear no fruit to God.CHAP. X. Shows what fault is in our selves, that we bear no fruit to God.
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it is for the wickedness of mens hearts and lives, that he saith to men, as Christ to the figg-tree, never let fruit grow upon thee more; never repent, never believe.
it is for the wickedness of men's hearts and lives, that he Says to men, as christ to the Fig tree, never let fruit grow upon thee more; never Repent, never believe.
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men must and can in a natural and rational way consider what the word of God saith, but they do not;
men must and can in a natural and rational Way Consider what the word of God Says, but they do not;
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but men do not believe us, therefore bring forth no fruit: so Heb. 4.2. The word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith.
but men do not believe us, Therefore bring forth no fruit: so Hebrew 4.2. The word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith.
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we shew men the danger of sin, the horrors of hell, of judgement to come, and so perswade men to bring forth fruit worthy of repentance;
we show men the danger of since, the horrors of hell, of judgement to come, and so persuade men to bring forth fruit worthy of Repentance;
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Apollo's watering, dressing and pruning it, is to little purpose. 2. Mens wretched unbelief is another cause: John 12.38. Lord, who hath believed our report? We preach, but men believe us not;Apollo's watering, dressing and pruning it, is to little purpose. 2. Mens wretched unbelief is Another cause: John 12.38. Lord, who hath believed our report? We preach, but men believe us not;
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and have drunk deep of the pleasures thereof; they do hate and abhorr all exhortations and warnings to repent;
and have drunk deep of the pleasures thereof; they do hate and abhor all exhortations and Warnings to Repent;
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they hate the Word Repent, and the very duty of repentance; they hate all holy strictness and preciseness, that all means prove ineffectual.
they hate the Word repent, and the very duty of Repentance; they hate all holy strictness and preciseness, that all means prove ineffectual.
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7. Mens taking of that for fruit which is not, is a great cause of their unfruitfulness:
7. Mens taking of that for fruit which is not, is a great cause of their unfruitfulness:
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when men judge their leaves of profession, and blossoms of duty and external righteousness to be fruits,
when men judge their leaves of profession, and blossoms of duty and external righteousness to be fruits,
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and rest there, no wonder if they be careless of bringing forth better fruit.
and rest there, no wonder if they be careless of bringing forth better fruit.
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How do good meanings pass with some for good fruit? how do occasional and temporary affections pass with others for good fruit? the Angel of the Laodicean Church conceived he was rich,
How do good meanings pass with Some for good fruit? how do occasional and temporary affections pass with Others for good fruit? the Angel of the Laodicean Church conceived he was rich,
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and never looked further for better riches. 8. Another cause of unfruitfulness is the Devil; he is busie to sow his damnable tares where God soweth his seed;
and never looked further for better riches. 8. another cause of unfruitfulness is the devil; he is busy to sow his damnable tares where God Soweth his seed;
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his wicked tares being more suitable to our depraved hearts, do spring up and grow, & make the word become unfruitful.
his wicked tares being more suitable to our depraved hearts, do spring up and grow, & make the word become unfruitful.
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If our Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: If our Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that Are lost:
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2 Cor. 4.3, 4. If the converting and sanctifying power thereof be hid from any, that they feel not the working thereof, it is an evidence that such men are lost;
2 Cor. 4.3, 4. If the converting and sanctifying power thereof be hid from any, that they feel not the working thereof, it is an evidence that such men Are lost;
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that is, that they shall perish and be damned for ever:
that is, that they shall perish and be damned for ever:
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the reason why it is hidden from them, is, because the god of this world hath blinded their eyes, that is, the Devil hath shut their eyes, hardened their hearts against the light and power of the Gospel,
the reason why it is hidden from them, is, Because the god of this world hath blinded their eyes, that is, the devil hath shut their eyes, hardened their hearts against the Light and power of the Gospel,
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9. Mens own wilful carelesness is the cause of their unfruitfulness:
9. Mens own wilful carelessness is the cause of their unfruitfulness:
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how do men slight and neglect the very means of conversion, willingly turning away their ears from hearing the Law,
how do men slight and neglect the very means of conversion, willingly turning away their ears from hearing the Law,
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and neglecting all means and duties, which in a natural moral way tend to make them fruitful:
and neglecting all means and duties, which in a natural moral Way tend to make them fruitful:
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for albeit men are compared to trees, yet they are not altogether like trees, which contribute nothing to their own bearing of fruit:
for albeit men Are compared to trees, yet they Are not altogether like trees, which contribute nothing to their own bearing of fruit:
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for men haveing reason and understanding, must do what they can by nature, and in a moral way do for the bearing of fruit:
for men having reason and understanding, must do what they can by nature, and in a moral Way do for the bearing of fruit:
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they must and can hear the word, but they will not; men must and can remember the word, but they do not;
they must and can hear the word, but they will not; men must and can Remember the word, but they do not;
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For know, that to the bringing forth the fruit of saving faith, and repentance, a dogmatical or historical faith is necessarily required;
For know, that to the bringing forth the fruit of Saving faith, and Repentance, a dogmatical or historical faith is necessarily required;
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for men will never repent of sin and turn to God, till first they assent to this doctrine as a truth, that God will turn all the wicked into hell:
for men will never Repent of since and turn to God, till First they assent to this Doctrine as a truth, that God will turn all the wicked into hell:
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unbelief makes men say in their hearts there is no God, no heaven, no hell, no judgement:
unbelief makes men say in their hearts there is no God, no heaven, no hell, no judgement:
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so it is with men Gods Ministers sow the precious seed of the word, and it lies upon them like seed in the h•gh-way;
so it is with men God's Ministers sow the precious seed of the word, and it lies upon them like seed in the h•gh-way;
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the Devil comes and takes all from them, devoureth every grain of truth:
the devil comes and Takes all from them, devoureth every grain of truth:
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what fruit can we expect from such? A learned Divine on the place saith, By the high-way side are meant all ignorant, careless,
what fruit can we expect from such? A learned Divine on the place Says, By the highway side Are meant all ignorant, careless,
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and forgetful hearers of the word; and all prophane despisers of the word of God; from them the Devil catcheth all they hear for the good of their souls.
and forgetful hearers of the word; and all profane despisers of the word of God; from them the devil Catches all they hear for the good of their Souls.
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4. The hardness of mens hearts is a cause of unfruitfulness: the best seed cast upon rocks becomes unfruitfull:
4. The hardness of men's hearts is a cause of unfruitfulness: the best seed cast upon Rocks becomes unfruitful:
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this cause our Saviour also give•h, Matth. 13.5. some fell upon stony places, in such places the seed can never take root downward, and bring forth fruit upward:
this cause our Saviour also give•h, Matthew 13.5. Some fell upon stony places, in such places the seed can never take root downward, and bring forth fruit upward:
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this is the very reason why there is so much preaching and so little fruit: we Ministers plough upon rocks, sow upon stones;
this is the very reason why there is so much preaching and so little fruit: we Ministers plough upon Rocks, sow upon stones;
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that all our calls to repentance prove ineffectual, Rom. 2.4. The Apostle coupleth hardness of heart and impenitency together; first hardness, then impenitency;
that all our calls to Repentance prove ineffectual, Rom. 2.4. The Apostle Coupleth hardness of heart and impenitency together; First hardness, then impenitency;
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let us eat and drink, for too morrow we shall die, there will be an end both of our souls and bodies.
let us eat and drink, for too morrow we shall die, there will be an end both of our Souls and bodies.
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3. Mens not receiving the seed of the word is another cause: it lies in the ear, and goes not down into the heart and conscience:
3. Mens not receiving the seed of the word is Another cause: it lies in the ear, and Goes not down into the heart and conscience:
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men do but hear it, and never mind the word afterwards: every truth is taken from them:
men do but hear it, and never mind the word afterwards: every truth is taken from them:
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yea men do not contribute so much as trees to their own fruit-bearing;
yea men do not contribute so much as trees to their own Fruit bearing;
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for trees will suck that moisture which the heavens drop down upon the earth about them;
for trees will suck that moisture which the heavens drop down upon the earth about them;
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but men do not suck moisture from the word which God raineth upon them.
but men do not suck moisture from the word which God rains upon them.
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This may answer that great question, which the proud reason of men cavill•ng against God, puts forth.
This may answer that great question, which the proud reason of men cavill•ng against God, puts forth.
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The Question is, Why doth God blame men for not bearing fruit, seeing it is not in their own power?
The Question is, Why does God blame men for not bearing fruit, seeing it is not in their own power?
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than by promises of future happiness:
than by promises of future happiness:
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Take ye no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, and what ye shall drink, Take you no Thought for your life, what you shall eat, and what you shall drink,
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because God takes care of them.
Because God Takes care of them.
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Hence Christ in Matth 6. in sundry verses, forbids us to take carking care for our bodies,
Hence christ in Matthew 6. in sundry Verses, forbids us to take carking care for our bodies,
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grace and glory for our souls, and food and rayment for our bodies:
grace and glory for our Souls, and food and raiment for our bodies:
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they are both his by right of Creation, and by right of Redemption; therefore he will provide for both;
they Are both his by right of Creation, and by right of Redemption; Therefore he will provide for both;
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some that respect God, some that respect his people. Reasons respecting God are; That he may declare that he hath care of our bodies, as of our souls: Some that respect God, Some that respect his people. Reasons respecting God Are; That he may declare that he hath care of our bodies, as of our Souls:
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Why doth God promise to his own people the things of this life? Why hath this great King promised to his children poor earthly cottages, seeing they are heirs of the Kingdome? these things contribute nothing to the happiness of the godly. There are many reasons hereof;
Why does God promise to his own people the things of this life? Why hath this great King promised to his children poor earthly cottages, seeing they Are Heirs of the Kingdom? these things contribute nothing to the happiness of the godly. There Are many Reasons hereof;
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CHAP. XI. I Shall now resolve some Questions concerning the promises of the things of this life.
CHAP. XI. I Shall now resolve Some Questions Concerning the promises of the things of this life.
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the Petition in the Lords Prayer for the necessaries of this life runs in an absolute manner,
the Petition in the lords Prayer for the necessaries of this life runs in an absolute manner,
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as all other Petitions, [ Give us this day our daily bread ] and outward necessaries of the life that now is, are good for us;
as all other Petitions, [ Give us this day our daily bred ] and outward necessaries of the life that now is, Are good for us;
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so that in praying for them (say they) we may not say, Lord give me this day my daily bread,
so that in praying for them (say they) we may not say, Lord give me this day my daily bred,
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if good for me, but Lord give it, because it is good for me. But I will not take upon me to determine this.
if good for me, but Lord give it, Because it is good for me. But I will not take upon me to determine this.
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It is to convince the world that Godliness is profi•able;
It is to convince the world that Godliness is profi•able;
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there is no loss either of time, or of profit which is spent in holy •xercises:
there is no loss either of time, or of profit which is spent in holy •xercises:
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the worldling, like Pharaoh, is •eady to say to such as give themselves up •o a diligent and constant exercise of Re•gious duties;
the worldling, like Pharaoh, is •eady to say to such as give themselves up •o a diligent and constant exercise of Re•gious duties;
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Ye are idle, ye are idle; •herefore ys say, Let us go that we may serve God in the wilderness. Exod 5.17. Oh know thou O worldling, praying times are gaining times;You Are idle, you Are idle; •herefore is say, Let us go that we may serve God in the Wilderness. Exod 5.17. O know thou Oh worldling, praying times Are gaining times;
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that men doth not idle away his time who spends it in Religious service;
that men does not idle away his time who spends it in Religious service;
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Believers do gain by kneeling on their knees to God, as by working w•th their hands in shop or field;
Believers do gain by kneeling on their knees to God, as by working w•th their hands in shop or field;
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they get the best and most p•ofit who get it by prayer: that is no profitable gain that is gotten by labour without prayer:
they get the best and most p•ofit who get it by prayer: that is no profitable gain that is got by labour without prayer:
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it is Mammon of iniquity that is obtained without Godliness. Oh that men would set up the trade of Godliness!
it is Mammon of iniquity that is obtained without Godliness. O that men would Set up the trade of Godliness!
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then they would never say or think in their hearts, as those worldly wretche• in Amos 8.5. When will the New Moo• be gone, that we may sell Corn;
then they would never say or think in their hearts, as those worldly wretche• in Amos 8.5. When will the New Moo• be gone, that we may fell Corn;
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and th• Sabbath be over, that we may set fort• Wheat! that we may trade in buying an• selling, and get gain.and th• Sabbath be over, that we may Set fort• Wheat! that we may trade in buying an• selling, and get gain.
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If thou art godly and makest Godliness thy one thing necessary, the Sabbath shall be no hinderance but the holy keeping thereof shall be • great furtherance of thy earthly profits.
If thou art godly and Makest Godliness thy one thing necessary, the Sabbath shall be no hindrance but the holy keeping thereof shall be • great furtherance of thy earthly profits.
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The Psalmist tells us, That the eyes of all things look up to God; thereby acknowledging that in all these things we must as Chickens, sip and look upwards:
The Psalmist tells us, That the eyes of all things look up to God; thereby acknowledging that in all these things we must as Chickens, sip and look upward:
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but all descendeth from God above. We are taught to beg of God our daily bread.
but all Descendeth from God above. We Are taught to beg of God our daily bred.
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it is not your right of Inheritance, nor the labour of your hands that brings in any thing ye have in your stores, on your tables, on your backs,
it is not your right of Inheritance, nor the labour of your hands that brings in any thing you have in your stores, on your tables, on your backs,
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All we have are free gifts: it is the bounty of Heaven to you;
All we have Are free Gifts: it is the bounty of Heaven to you;
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as the Marcionites and Manichees of old held: but of all temporal and earthly good things. James 1.17. Every good gift, and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of Lights:
as the Marcionites and manichees of old held: but of all temporal and earthly good things. James 1.17. Every good gift, and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of Lights:
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Because God will have all know, that he is the fountain of all good things, not only of spiritual good,
Because God will have all know, that he is the fountain of all good things, not only of spiritual good,
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Tam Pater nemo, saith Bernard; no Father mo•e loving, more careful of his children, than God is of his people.Tam Pater nemo, Says Bernard; no Father mo•e loving, more careful of his children, than God is of his people.
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A Father stands obliged not only in point of honour, but also by the Law of nature to provide for his children.
A Father Stands obliged not only in point of honour, but also by the Law of nature to provide for his children.
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God is the Father of your bodies, therefore he will take care of them; and he knoweth your need, therefore he will provide for you.
God is the Father of your bodies, Therefore he will take care of them; and he Knoweth your need, Therefore he will provide for you.
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and what ye shall put on, for your heavenly Father knoweth you have need of these things. and what you shall put on, for your heavenly Father Knoweth you have need of these things.
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Hence some Divines affirm, that we may ask of God the necessaries of this life absolutely, and that the promises of necessary supports are absolute, not conditional:
Hence Some Divines affirm, that we may ask of God the necessaries of this life absolutely, and that the promises of necessary supports Are absolute, not conditional:
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God having given to us life, hath promised to give all the necessary supports of it, till our appointed time of death come:
God having given to us life, hath promised to give all the necessary supports of it, till our appointed time of death come:
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Because they are the necessary support of life:
Because they Are the necessary support of life:
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he th• trusteth not God for food and raymen• trusteth him not for the salvation of his soul.
he th• Trusteth not God for food and raymen• Trusteth him not for the salvation of his soul.
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and trust God for bodily pr•vision, as for our souls salvation;
and trust God for bodily pr•vision, as for our Souls salvation;
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as the stream d•pendeth on the fountain: Christians a• to live by faith in temporal, as in etern• promises;
as the stream d•pendeth on the fountain: Christians a• to live by faith in temporal, as in etern• promises;
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Because hereby we are taught that o• whole dependance is on God, as the bea• dependeth on the Sun,
Because hereby we Are taught that o• Whole dependence is on God, as the bea• dependeth on the Sun,
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Externae promissiones subservi• spiritualibus; outward promises are su• servient to spiritual things. Reasons in respect of man are,Externae Promises subservi• Spiritualibus; outward promises Are su• servient to spiritual things. Reasons in respect of man Are,
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th• as the Apostle saith of the Law, so we m• say of outward things, these are a Schoo• master to bring us to Christ, to true Go•liness:
th• as the Apostle Says of the Law, so we m• say of outward things, these Are a Schoo• master to bring us to christ, to true Go•liness:
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God is pleased to promise outward things of this life, that h• may invite us to follow after Holiness;
God is pleased to promise outward things of this life, that h• may invite us to follow After Holiness;
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than for the life to come. Visible mercies are more taking with our carn• hearts, than invisible; temporal mor• taking than eternal.
than for the life to come. Visible Mercies Are more taking with our carn• hearts, than invisible; temporal mor• taking than Eternal.
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What shall we have if we pray unto him? is the general question What profit is there in serving the Almighty we have more serious thoughts for the present life,What shall we have if we pray unto him? is the general question What profit is there in serving the Almighty we have more serious thoughts for the present life,
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So childish are all men, that we are sooner drawn to duty toward God by his promises of outward things,
So childish Are all men, that we Are sooner drawn to duty towards God by his promises of outward things,
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than by the promise of a great Inheritance for the future:
than by the promise of a great Inheritance for the future:
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God hath respect to the weakness of men, who, l•ke children, are more won upon by shewing and giving them an Apple for the present,
God hath respect to the weakness of men, who, l•ke children, Are more wone upon by showing and giving them an Apple for the present,
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and to abound more in every good •••k:
and to abound more in every good •••k:
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That by the promises of these earthly things, he may the more draw us to serve him,
That by the promises of these earthly things, he may the more draw us to serve him,
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there are many of great estates that live in open enmity against God, who gives them all they have.
there Are many of great estates that live in open enmity against God, who gives them all they have.
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It is hellish Impiety to make the gifts of God (as too many do) instruments of rebellion against God;
It is hellish Impiety to make the Gifts of God (as too many do) Instruments of rebellion against God;
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It is a childish thing to thank the Taylor for the new Coat, when it is the Father that gives it:
It is a childish thing to thank the Taylor for the new Coat, when it is the Father that gives it:
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God del•ghteth in this honour, in being the sole Author of all our good, and will not brook any Rival.
God del•ghteth in this honour, in being the sole Author of all our good, and will not brook any Rival.
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We give away the glory of God to the Creature, when we attribute any thing to the means, or our endeavours:
We give away the glory of God to the Creature, when we attribute any thing to the means, or our endeavours:
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Socrates wondred, beholding men to take care of makeing Statutes of Stone to appear like men; Socrates wondered, beholding men to take care of making Statutes of Stone to appear like men;
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and that men themselves lived as if they were stocks and stones:
and that men themselves lived as if they were stocks and stones:
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So may we wonder to see men adorn their carkasses, and yet take no care for their souls;
So may we wonder to see men adorn their carcases, and yet take no care for their Souls;
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as if they were stinking carkasses, not worth our thoughts or care. Oh how do many men lose their souls for nothing, for meer toys and trifles!
as if they were stinking carcases, not worth our thoughts or care. O how do many men loose their Souls for nothing, for mere toys and trifles!
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as it is in the Parable of the Wedding-Feast: One would not come because of a Farm;
as it is in the Parable of the Wedding-feast: One would not come Because of a Farm;
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another because of a yoke of Oxen; a third because of his new-married Wife:
Another Because of a yoke of Oxen; a third Because of his new-married Wife:
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So in the world, some cannot look after the salvation of their souls, because of drunkenness, others because of covetousness, and others because of uncleanness;
So in the world, Some cannot look After the salvation of their Souls, Because of Drunkenness, Others Because of covetousness, and Others Because of uncleanness;
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some cannot for this lust, some for that, all for one lust or other:
Some cannot for this lust, Some for that, all for one lust or other:
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and have no care what will become of their souls.
and have no care what will become of their Souls.
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Oh it is sad and lamentable that there are more souls d•mned than saved, and that Hell should have so many pr•t•ous souls!
O it is sad and lamentable that there Are more Souls d•mned than saved, and that Hell should have so many pr•t•ous Souls!
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CHAP. XI.
CHAP. XI.
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LEt us who mind our souls, and know the invaluable preciousness of a soul, take up a sad lamentation,
LEt us who mind our Souls, and know the invaluable preciousness of a soul, take up a sad lamentation,
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and weep (if we could) rivers of tears, considering how many live as if they had no souls to take care of,
and weep (if we could) Rivers of tears, considering how many live as if they had no Souls to take care of,
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as if they had only a belly to feed, and a back to cloath, and children to provide portions for,
as if they had only a belly to feed, and a back to cloth, and children to provide portions for,
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take that away, and all hopes of repentance, faith and salvation are taken away from us:
take that away, and all hope's of Repentance, faith and salvation Are taken away from us:
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take away the Kingdom of Heaven, and then Hell will take us. How doth it concern us to begg Gods blessing on all the means of grace!
take away the Kingdom of Heaven, and then Hell will take us. How does it concern us to beg God's blessing on all the means of grace!
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Lord thou hast planted me in thy Vineyard under thine ordinances, yet without thee I cannot bring forth fruit:
Lord thou hast planted me in thy Vineyard under thine ordinances, yet without thee I cannot bring forth fruit:
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Lord say to my soul, Be fruitful and multiply: it is that word of blessing which to this day makes trees to bring forth fruit according to their kind.
Lord say to my soul, Be fruitful and multiply: it is that word of blessing which to this day makes trees to bring forth fruit according to their kind.
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Finally, let God have all the praise from thee, who art by the means of Grace made fruitful:
Finally, let God have all the praise from thee, who art by the means of Grace made fruitful:
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it is not the diligence of of Paul nor Apollos, nor Ministers, nor thy own diligence,
it is not the diligence of of Paul nor Apollos, nor Ministers, nor thy own diligence,
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but Gods own free giving the blessing to the means, will make thee to bring forth fruit.
but God's own free giving the blessing to the means, will make thee to bring forth fruit.
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'Tis better for us that God should take away health, wealth, peace, corn, wine, oyl, sun, moon and stars from us,
It's better for us that God should take away health, wealth, peace, corn, wine, oil, sun, moon and Stars from us,
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and all manner of detestable wickedness on us? and (which is worse than all) he still finds us abounding in all manner of wickedness:
and all manner of detestable wickedness on us? and (which is Worse than all) he still finds us abounding in all manner of wickedness:
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and given to a Nation bringing forth the fruit thereof: and given to a nation bringing forth the fruit thereof:
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Therefore I say unto you, the Kingdom of God (1.) the Gospel, shall be taken from you, Therefore I say unto you, the Kingdom of God (1.) the Gospel, shall be taken from you,
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and which is worse then none, how hath he come and sound instead of repentance and holiness, swearing, dunkenness,
and which is Worse then none, how hath he come and found instead of Repentance and holiness, swearing, dunkenness,
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Much means are given us, and God hath come and sought for fruit on us, and he finds none;
Much means Are given us, and God hath come and sought for fruit on us, and he finds none;
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and it is sad that the waters of the Sanctuary should be an occasion of turning mens hearts into Rock and Adamant:
and it is sad that the waters of the Sanctuary should be an occasion of turning men's hearts into Rock and Adamant:
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it hath made men so bad, that no good means can make them good: I have read of some waters that will turn trees cast into them, into stones,
it hath made men so bad, that no good means can make them good: I have read of Some waters that will turn trees cast into them, into stones,
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the curse of God hangs over your heads, and every moment you are liable to be burnt in hell.
the curse of God hangs over your Heads, and every moment you Are liable to be burned in hell.
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CHAP. XI. The Ʋses of the point. LEarn hence how much sin hath depraved the nature of men;CHAP. XI. The Ʋses of the point. Learn hence how much since hath depraved the nature of men;
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5. You may fear lest God should remove the Gospel from you, because of your unfruitfulness, according to that threatning of our Saviour, Matth. 21.43.
5. You may Fear lest God should remove the Gospel from you, Because of your unfruitfulness, according to that threatening of our Saviour, Matthew 21.43.
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while you are unfruitful, you are rejected, you are nigh to cursing;
while you Are unfruitful, you Are rejected, you Are High to cursing;
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yet found I no fruit growing on you. 4. Consider what the Apostle saith of unfruitful men, Heb. 6.8. That ground which beareth briars and thorns is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing, whose end is to be •urned:
yet found I not fruit growing on you. 4. Consider what the Apostle Says of unfruitful men, Hebrew 6.8. That ground which bears briers and thorns is rejected, and is High unto cursing, whose end is to be •urned:
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how will God stop all your mouths, when he shall say, I planted you in my Vineyard, I bestowed all converting means upon you,
how will God stop all your mouths, when he shall say, I planted you in my Vineyard, I bestowed all converting means upon you,
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3. What excuse will you, or can you make for your unfruitfulness!
3. What excuse will you, or can you make for your unfruitfulness!
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2. Consider that your sins are but the unfruitful works of darkness, Eph. 5.11. they will bring forth no good to your souls, nothing but wrath and vengeance.
2. Consider that your Sins Are but the unfruitful works of darkness, Ephesians 5.11. they will bring forth no good to your Souls, nothing but wrath and vengeance.
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let him not complain and say, I find none, but still I find all wickedness in these men.
let him not complain and say, I find none, but still I find all wickedness in these men.
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oh do not disappoint God's expectations any longer. 1. Consider that God comes this day, this hour, this Sermon seeking for fruit;
o do not disappoint God's Expectations any longer. 1. Consider that God comes this day, this hour, this Sermon seeking for fruit;
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to day while it is called to day bring forth fruits meet for repentance, which are very pleasing and acceptable to God:
to day while it is called to day bring forth fruits meet for Repentance, which Are very pleasing and acceptable to God:
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Let me exhort and admonish every one of you to bring forth fruit; let God come and find some fruit growing on you:
Let me exhort and admonish every one of you to bring forth fruit; let God come and find Some fruit growing on you:
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how are the hearts and lives of men, like the field of the sluggard, over-runne with the abominable thorns of vice and sin!
how Are the hearts and lives of men, like the field of the sluggard, overrun with the abominable thorns of vice and since!
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still men add dunkenness to thirst, oath to oath, sin to sin:
still men add dunkenness to thirst, oath to oath, since to since:
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than to take away the Gospel from us:
than to take away the Gospel from us:
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SECT. 3. The Reasons why God doth not give to all godly men the good things of this life, are;SECT. 3. The Reasons why God does not give to all godly men the good things of this life, Are;
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the having abundance of outward things is an impediment to this living by faith, which is most exercised in wants:
the having abundance of outward things is an impediment to this living by faith, which is most exercised in Wants:
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Many godly men had not been so rich in faith, had they not been so poor in this worlds goods:
Many godly men had not been so rich in faith, had they not been so poor in this world's goods:
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It is one reason why God turneth his people as he did Job, out to the dunghill, claps wings on their estates,
It is one reason why God turns his people as he did Job, out to the dunghill, claps wings on their estates,
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and makes them to fly away, that he may inure them to live by faith.
and makes them to fly away, that he may inure them to live by faith.
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For conviction: 1. That the love of God in Christ in us, is not to be gathered from having outward things;
For conviction: 1. That the love of God in christ in us, is not to be gathered from having outward things;
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for if they were tokens of his electing and pardoning love, none should have these outward things but the godly:
for if they were tokens of his electing and pardoning love, none should have these outward things but the godly:
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but we see prophane sinners, and such as are very enemies to all goodness, to abound in outward wealth;
but we see profane Sinners, and such as Are very enemies to all Goodness, to abound in outward wealth;
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therefore they are no love-tokens. 2. To convince us that no part of the blessedness o• Saints is in having outward things;
Therefore they Are no love-tokens. 2. To convince us that no part of the blessedness o• Saints is in having outward things;
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they are as much blessed without them, as with them:
they Are as much blessed without them, as with them:
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True blessedness lies only in the fruition of grace now, and glory hereafter, not in riches:
True blessedness lies only in the fruition of grace now, and glory hereafter, not in riches:
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no wicked man shall taste of the true blessedness of Saints; yet they eat and drink abundantly of the milk and hony of this world:
no wicked man shall taste of the true blessedness of Saints; yet they eat and drink abundantly of the milk and honey of this world:
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if having these outward things were part of the blessedness o• Saints, they should have them:
if having these outward things were part of the blessedness o• Saints, they should have them:
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in Heaven there is none of these things, but there is all blessedness.
in Heaven there is none of these things, but there is all blessedness.
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Because God would have his children t• mind and desire Heaven, and nothing else ▪ God in wisdom will not let his people have an Heaven upon Earth,
Because God would have his children t• mind and desire Heaven, and nothing Else ▪ God in Wisdom will not let his people have an Heaven upon Earth,
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lest they shoul• mind Heaven less:
lest they shoul• mind Heaven less:
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It was a grave speech t• the Emperour Charls the fifth to the Dul• of Venice, shewing his treasury;
It was a grave speech t• the Emperor Charls the fifth to the Dul• of Venice, showing his treasury;
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haec su• quae nos invitos faciunt mori; these are th• things which make us unwilling to dye.haec su• Quae nos invitos faciunt Mori; these Are th• things which make us unwilling to die.
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God led Israel thorow a vast howling wilderness, that they might desire Canaan; he makes the world a wilderness to h•s people, that they may the more long after the heavenly Country.
God led Israel thorough a vast howling Wilderness, that they might desire Canaan; he makes the world a Wilderness to h•s people, that they may the more long After the heavenly Country.
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CHAP. XII. SECT. 1. IF Godliness hath the promise of the life that now is, Why doth not God make good his promises to godly men? we would think that every godly man should be as Job, the richest in the places where they live;
CHAP. XII. SECT. 1. IF Godliness hath the promise of the life that now is, Why does not God make good his promises to godly men? we would think that every godly man should be as Job, the Richest in the places where they live;
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yea, none should be rich and honourable, and enjoy long life, but godly men, seeing the promises of these things are made unto them.
yea, none should be rich and honourable, and enjoy long life, but godly men, seeing the promises of these things Are made unto them.
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I know no question more necessary to be resolved than this;
I know no question more necessary to be resolved than this;
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•or there is nothing makes men to keep off •rom Godliness, and hardens men in their •ins and unlawful wayes of getting more, •han their beholding how ill it goes with •he outward estate of godly men,
•or there is nothing makes men to keep off •rom Godliness, and hardens men in their •ins and unlawful ways of getting more, •han their beholding how ill it Goes with •he outward estate of godly men,
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and how •rosperously all things succeed with the wicked.
and how •rosperously all things succeed with the wicked.
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When men see the hand of pro•idence to cross the promises and threat•ings of God, that it is with the godly as • all the threatnings of this life were made •o them;
When men see the hand of pro•idence to cross the promises and threat•ings of God, that it is with the godly as • all the threatenings of this life were made •o them;
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and it is with the wicked as if •l the promises of this life were made unto •hem;
and it is with the wicked as if •l the promises of this life were made unto •hem;
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the wicked flourish like green Bay•rees, and the godly are withered like the Tree which Christ cursed; hence they make such conclusions.
the wicked flourish like green Bay•rees, and the godly Are withered like the Tree which christ cursed; hence they make such conclusions.
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1. That either both promises and threatnings are not Gods, but mens words. 2. Or that Godliness is not gainful;
1. That either both promises and threatenings Are not God's, but men's words. 2. Or that Godliness is not gainful;
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tha• there is no profit in serving the Almighty Or,
tha• there is no profit in serving the Almighty Or,
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3. That God loves them, though the• do not keep such ado as others in religio• affairs.
3. That God loves them, though the• do not keep such ado as Others in religio• affairs.
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4. That seeing they thus thrive an• prosper, they shall have Heaven hereafter and that their present prosperity is an ev•dence of their future happiness.
4. That seeing they thus thrive an• prosper, they shall have Heaven hereafter and that their present Prosperity is an ev•dence of their future happiness.
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5. Hence it is that wicked men hard• themselves in their wickedness, nor regar•ing gracious promises, nor terrible thre•nings:
5. Hence it is that wicked men hard• themselves in their wickedness, nor regar•ing gracious promises, nor terrible thre•nings:
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Such like impious conclusions do c•nal hearts make of providential premise• SECT. 2. NOw then in answer to the Questio• concerning Gods performance • tempora• promises;
Such like impious conclusions do c•nal hearts make of providential premise• SECT. 2. NOw then in answer to the Questio• Concerning God's performance • tempora• promises;
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I will first lay dow• some Positions;
I will First lay dow• Some Positions;
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then I will give reaso• why God doth not give to all godly m• all the good things of this life according • his own promise. Position 1.
then I will give reaso• why God does not give to all godly m• all the good things of this life according • his own promise. Position 1.
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The happiness of godly men in this life, consists more in having the promises of them,
The happiness of godly men in this life, consists more in having the promises of them,
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than in the possession of the things promised: It is very observable how the words run in my Text:
than in the possession of the things promised: It is very observable how the words run in my Text:
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It is not said, Godliness hath the possession of the things of the life that how is, but hath the promises of the life that now is.
It is not said, Godliness hath the possession of the things of the life that how is, but hath the promises of the life that now is.
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Lazarus had the promises of all this worlds good things, yet had not the possession of them:Lazarus had the promises of all this world's good things, yet had not the possession of them:
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So when it is said, All things are yours; it is by promise, not by possession:
So when it is said, All things Are yours; it is by promise, not by possession:
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So Paul said of himself, That he had nothing, yet he possessed all things in respect of the promise;
So Paul said of himself, That he had nothing, yet he possessed all things in respect of the promise;
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he was rich in bonds and bills, though poor in possessions: The very promises are rich possessions:
he was rich in bonds and bills, though poor in possessions: The very promises Are rich possessions:
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the promises of wealth is riches; the promises of honour and long life, is an honour and long life:
the promises of wealth is riches; the promises of honour and long life, is an honour and long life:
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Hence Prosper said, Fideli homini totus mundus divitiarum est, infideli ne quidem obolus.
Hence Prosper said, Fideli Homini totus World divitiarum est, Infideli ne quidem obolus.
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This Position is a very Paradox to worldly men, who value a Messe of Pottage in the hand, more than the priviledges of godly birth-right for the future.
This Position is a very Paradox to worldly men, who valve a Mess of Pottage in the hand, more than the privileges of godly birthright for the future.
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God hath reserved to himself a liberty of disposing outward things according to his pleasure, how much, and how little, to whom he pleaseth.
God hath reserved to himself a liberty of disposing outward things according to his pleasure, how much, and how little, to whom he Pleases.
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The performance of temporal promises is then made to us, when the having of outward things is a furtherance to our eternal salvation:
The performance of temporal promises is then made to us, when the having of outward things is a furtherance to our Eternal salvation:
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God doth not promise to any to give them what is good in it self, but what is good for them, and tends to their greater good.
God does not promise to any to give them what is good in it self, but what is good for them, and tends to their greater good.
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The salvation of ou• souls being the great end which God intendeth, he wisely orders all things there unto:
The salvation of ou• Souls being the great end which God intends, he wisely order all things there unto:
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So that as the Apostle speaks in another case, may be said in this: All thing• are lawful, but all things are not expedie• for us.
So that as the Apostle speaks in Another case, may be said in this: All thing• Are lawful, but all things Are not expedie• for us.
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All meats are good, but all are no• expedient for some crazy bodies:
All Meats Are good, but all Are no• expedient for Some crazy bodies:
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Kniv• are useful things, but hurtful in the hand• of a child, who hath not wit enough t• use it;
Kniv• Are useful things, but hurtful in the hand• of a child, who hath not wit enough t• use it;
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to keep Knives from children, • more beneficial to them: Wealth, honou• health, life, liberty, are good, but are n• expedient for every godly man;
to keep Knives from children, • more beneficial to them: Wealth, honou• health, life, liberty, Are good, but Are n• expedient for every godly man;
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so th• want of them may be more expedient fo• some godly men than the possession • them.
so th• want of them may be more expedient fo• Some godly men than the possession • them.
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Whether the having of outward thing be necessary and expedient for us, Go• himself can only judge;
Whither the having of outward thing be necessary and expedient for us, Go• himself can only judge;
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none of us, do • can know what is best for us. Mat. 6. 3• Your heavenly Father knoweth what thin• you need; you do not know:
none of us, do • can know what is best for us. Mathew 6. 3• Your heavenly Father Knoweth what thin• you need; you do not know:
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We think great estate best for us; God knoweth it is not; we think health and life is best for us;
We think great estate best for us; God Knoweth it is not; we think health and life is best for us;
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God knoweth that sickness and death is more expedient for us: If Parents should leave Children to their own choice, they would soon undo themselves:
God Knoweth that sickness and death is more expedient for us: If Parents should leave Children to their own choice, they would soon undo themselves:
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the Father knoweth what is best for the Child:
the Father Knoweth what is best for the Child:
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Should God leave us to our choice, to take what we think is good for us, we should do as the young Prophet, who was sent abroad to gather Herbs;
Should God leave us to our choice, to take what we think is good for us, we should do as the young Prophet, who was sent abroad to gather Herbs;
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he not knowing all Herbs were wholesome, gathered poisonous weeds, and so put death in the pot;
he not knowing all Herbs were wholesome, gathered poisonous weeds, and so put death in the pot;
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so would all believers deal with their own •ouls, were they to carve out their own worldly estates.
so would all believers deal with their own •ouls, were they to carve out their own worldly estates.
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It is our duty to refer all •o the wisdome of God:
It is our duty to refer all •o the Wisdom of God:
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God could give •o his people earthly riches, and make them •he Grandees of the world,
God could give •o his people earthly riches, and make them •he Grandees of the world,
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but he doth •ot, because he knoweth a meaner portion •f the things of this life is better for them •han a large.
but he does •ot, Because he Knoweth a meaner portion •f the things of this life is better for them •han a large.
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Lazarus 's poverty was bet•er for him than riches;Lazarus is poverty was bet•er for him than riches;
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to have lectum stra•ineum, & cibum gramineum, Straw for •ur Beds, and Herbs for our Food, may be •etter than fine Linnen, and delicious Fare:
to have lectum stra•ineum, & Food gramineum, Straw for •ur Beds, and Herbs for our Food, may be •etter than fine Linen, and delicious Fare:
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•n the up-shot every one shall say, That estate I had was best for me,
•n the upshot every one shall say, That estate I had was best for me,
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and the poor Christian shall say as Luther, It was better for me that I was Christianus Rusticus non Alexander Ethnicus, a poor Rustic• and a Christian,
and the poor Christian shall say as Luther, It was better for me that I was Christian Rusticus non Alexander Ethnicus, a poor Rustic• and a Christian,
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and not great Alexander and an Heathen.
and not great Alexander and an Heathen.
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God doth make good the promises of th• life that now is to all and every godly man but with difference.
God does make good the promises of th• life that now is to all and every godly man but with difference.
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1. To some he hath given a measure o• outward things full, pressed down, an• running over;
1. To Some he hath given a measure o• outward things full, pressed down, an• running over;
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as Abraham, David, Sol•mon, Job, had great portions of the thing of this life:
as Abraham, David, Sol•mon, Job, had great portions of the thing of this life:
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No King so rich as Solomon none in all the East was to be compared t• Job for riches;
No King so rich as Solomon none in all the East was to be compared t• Job for riches;
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and in all ages some god• are noble and rich, but not many, saith th• Apostle:
and in all ages Some god• Are noble and rich, but not many, Says th• Apostle:
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Now in that God giveth to som• riches and honours in abundance, it is • if he had given them to the whole body • the Elect.
Now in that God gives to som• riches and honours in abundance, it is • if he had given them to the Whole body • the Elect.
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2. To others he giveth a lesser measu• of these things;
2. To Others he gives a lesser measu• of these things;
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as earthly Fathers do n• give to all their children alike portion the elder Brother goes away with a gre• estate,
as earthly Father's do n• give to all their children alike portion the elder Brother Goes away with a gre• estate,
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and the younger Brothers have a•nual pensions allowed them:
and the younger Brother's have a•nual pensions allowed them:
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so God • pleased in the dispensation of outwa• things to his people, to give to some t• portion of the first-born, and to othe• less.
so God • pleased in the Dispensation of outwa• things to his people, to give to Some t• portion of the firstborn, and to othe• less.
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There is not a godly man but hath some health, food, and rayment, and life:
There is not a godly man but hath Some health, food, and raiment, and life:
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Lazarus had so much as served him to carry him to his Journeys end, to Heaven:Lazarus had so much as served him to carry him to his Journeys end, to Heaven:
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Having food and rayment, let us be therewith content. 1 Tim. 6.8. [ Having food ] any nourishment, be it course, let us be content: Having food and raiment, let us be therewith content. 1 Tim. 6.8. [ Having food ] any nourishment, be it course, let us be content:
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and rayment ] having any covering of our nakedness (so the Greek word there importeth) let us be content:
and raiment ] having any covering of our nakedness (so the Greek word there imports) let us be content:
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We have as much as God knoweth we need, and we have more than we deserve:
We have as much as God Knoweth we need, and we have more than we deserve:
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Dost thou deserve a drop of water to quench thy thirst, or crumbs of bread to feed thy hungry belly? God doth give to all HIS daily bread, convenient for them.
Dost thou deserve a drop of water to quench thy thirst, or crumbs of bred to feed thy hungry belly? God does give to all HIS daily bred, convenient for them.
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As long as God gives us all things which are absolutely necessary to our eternal salvation,
As long as God gives us all things which Are absolutely necessary to our Eternal salvation,
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as grace, pardon, &c. it is enough;
as grace, pardon, etc. it is enough;
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it is too low to say, that these are equivalent to temporals, they are transcendently more excellent than all temporal goods:
it is too low to say, that these Are equivalent to temporals, they Are transcendently more excellent than all temporal goods:
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the whole world is nothing to pardon and grace; if riches were as necessary as grace and pardon, every godly man should have them:
the Whole world is nothing to pardon and grace; if riches were as necessary as grace and pardon, every godly man should have them:
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We have therefore great cause of contentment, if God for hidden reasons from us, doth deny us the things of the life that now is.
We have Therefore great cause of contentment, if God for hidden Reasons from us, does deny us the things of the life that now is.
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That Christian is not poor, that is rich in grace; that godly man is not unhappy, that hath Christ for his portion;
That Christian is not poor, that is rich in grace; that godly man is not unhappy, that hath christ for his portion;
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though he hath no food for his body, yet he hath Manna for his soul;
though he hath no food for his body, yet he hath Manna for his soul;
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though he hath no rayment for his body, yet his soul is cloathed with glorious Robes;
though he hath no raiment for his body, yet his soul is clothed with glorious Robes;
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a great Potentate in all his glory, is not arrayed like a sanctified soul.
a great Potentate in all his glory, is not arrayed like a sanctified soul.
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The fault of non-performance of the promise of the life that now is, is in us, not in God;
The fault of non-performance of the promise of the life that now is, is in us, not in God;
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we fail in the condition of the promise, we fail in our duty: Your iniquities have with-held good things from you, saith the Prophet:
we fail in the condition of the promise, we fail in our duty: Your iniquities have withheld good things from you, Says the Prophet:
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Either we fail in our duty, or we are unthankful for what we have, or we are not wise stewards of Gods blessings,
Either we fail in our duty, or we Are unthankful for what we have, or we Are not wise Stewards of God's blessings,
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or God seeth that we would wax proud and wanton;
or God sees that we would wax proud and wanton;
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therefore God sometimes inflicteth poverty as a correction of our sins and negligence in our duties.
Therefore God sometime inflicteth poverty as a correction of our Sins and negligence in our duties.
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Did ever• man rise up to the condition of the promises, we should find God making good a• temporal promises;
Did ever• man rise up to the condition of the promises, we should find God making good a• temporal promises;
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did every godly ma• walk in the steps of Abraham, they might b• as rich as Abrabam. Certè si beneficiorum D• essemus capaces, liberaliùs nobiscum ager• Deus, saith Calvin: Assuredly,
did every godly ma• walk in the steps of Abraham, they might b• as rich as Abraham. Certè si Benefits D• essemus capaces, liberaliùs nobiscum ager• Deus, Says calvin: Assuredly,
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if we we• fit and meet to receive Gods benefits, • would open his hand, and deal mo• liberally:
if we we• fit and meet to receive God's benefits, • would open his hand, and deal mo• liberally:
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Oh therefore in thy want of many outward mercies, search and try thy wayes;
O Therefore in thy want of many outward Mercies, search and try thy ways;
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it may be sin is the cause, and do not blame God with unfaithfulness in his promises:
it may be since is the cause, and do not blame God with unfaithfulness in his promises:
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for know, that though God hath promised outward things to Godliness, yet in case we fail in our duty, he will withhold from us the good things promised:
for know, that though God hath promised outward things to Godliness, yet in case we fail in our duty, he will withhold from us the good things promised:
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outward things are promised upon condition of walking in, and keeping his statutes and ordinances.
outward things Are promised upon condition of walking in, and keeping his statutes and ordinances.
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TO try whether his people will live the life of faith in outward things, as in spiritual and eternal things;
TO try whither his people will live the life of faith in outward things, as in spiritual and Eternal things;
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the Scriptures use all arguments to perswade them to Godliness;
the Scriptures use all Arguments to persuade them to Godliness;
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1. That all the promises of the life present and to come, are revealed and proposed to wicked men as so many urgent invitations to faith and holiness:
1. That all the promises of the life present and to come, Are revealed and proposed to wicked men as so many urgent invitations to faith and holiness:
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yet I will give for answer these further things.
yet I will give for answer these further things.
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as threatnings are made to the godly also, but made good upon wicked men; I w•ll not quarrel with this word, that they are made unto wicked men;
as threatenings Are made to the godly also, but made good upon wicked men; I w•ll not quarrel with this word, that they Are made unto wicked men;
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Some give this answer, that they are made to wicked men, but they are not made good unto them, but to the godly;
some give this answer, that they Are made to wicked men, but they Are not made good unto them, but to the godly;
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CHAP. XII. IT may now be demanded, Whether there be any promise made to wicked men?
CHAP. XII. IT may now be demanded, Whither there be any promise made to wicked men?
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Ungodly men (how great soever they are now) shall one day wish they had never been rich, great, honourable:
Ungodly men (how great soever they Are now) shall one day wish they had never been rich, great, honourable:
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and will be great aggravations of their torment.
and will be great aggravations of their torment.
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but these very things to the wicked (through their own default) are furtherances of their damnation,
but these very things to the wicked (through their own default) Are furtherances of their damnation,
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4. They are given to the godly as helps and furtherances of their eternal salvation;
4. They Are given to the godly as helps and furtherances of their Eternal salvation;
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wicked men have them as the fruit of Gods providence, and so other creatures have them.
wicked men have them as the fruit of God's providence, and so other creatures have them.
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but to the wicked they are the fruits and effects of his common bounty. 3. Godly men have them as the fruit of Gods promise;
but to the wicked they Are the fruits and effects of his Common bounty. 3. Godly men have them as the fruit of God's promise;
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2. The good things of this life are given to the godly, as the fruits and effects of his redeeming love and special goodness;
2. The good things of this life Are given to the godly, as the fruits and effects of his redeeming love and special Goodness;
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so he provideth for the beasts, and all creatures in the world.
so he Provideth for the beasts, and all creatures in the world.
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he gives them to wicked men, as he is the common Father of all by right of Creation;
he gives them to wicked men, as he is the Common Father of all by right of Creation;
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1. God giveth these things to his own, as their Father in Christ;
1. God gives these things to his own, as their Father in christ;
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More reasons might be given, but I will rather shew some difference between Gods giving the things of this life to the wicked and to the godly.
More Reasons might be given, but I will rather show Some difference between God's giving the things of this life to the wicked and to the godly.
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so Abraham told the rich glutton in Hell torments, Son, remember thou in thy life time hadst thy good things.
so Abraham told the rich glutton in Hell torments, Son, Remember thou in thy life time Hadst thy good things.
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it is all the Heaven that wicked and ungodly men shall have; they have their portion in the things of this life;
it is all the Heaven that wicked and ungodly men shall have; they have their portion in the things of this life;
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woe be to you that are ful now, ye shall be hungry and thirsty, and beg for a drop of water to cool your tormented souls. woe be to you that Are full now, you shall be hungry and thirsty, and beg for a drop of water to cool your tormented Souls.
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Woe be to you that laugh now, ye shall mourn; Woe be to you that laugh now, you shall mourn;
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our Saviour speaks terrible words, that they are condemned already, and that the wrath of God abideth on them, which is meant in respect of threatnings:
our Saviour speaks terrible words, that they Are condemned already, and that the wrath of God Abideth on them, which is meant in respect of threatenings:
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Whiles we lye under the threatnings of God, we lye under the wrath of God: Divine threatnings are Gods wrath, as well as divine plagues.
While we lie under the threatenings of God, we lie under the wrath of God: Divine threatenings Are God's wrath, as well as divine plagues.
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Consider this ye that are Drunkards, while you are such, ye lye under that threatning, No Drunkard shall inherit the Kingdom of God, and of Christ;
Consider this you that Are Drunkards, while you Are such, you lie under that threatening, No Drunkard shall inherit the Kingdom of God, and of christ;
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how dare you then lie one hour more in that sin? did wicked men consider Gods threatnings,
how Dare you then lie one hour more in that since? did wicked men Consider God's threatenings,
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one drop of water hereafter will be more desired by them, than all their present profits can now comfort them:
one drop of water hereafter will be more desired by them, than all their present profits can now Comfort them:
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how could they be secure, and sleep (as Peter ) amidst a quaternion of direful threatnings.? SECT. 2.
how could they be secure, and sleep (as Peter) amid a quaternion of direful threatenings.? SECT. 2.
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SEEing the promises pertain not to wicked men, Why then doth God bestow the things of this life upon them? Why did he give the rich glutton delicate fare,
SEEing the promises pertain not to wicked men, Why then does God bestow the things of this life upon them? Why did he give the rich glutton delicate fare,
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and fine Linnen, seeing he had not a promise of so much as of a drop of water, or of a ragg;
and fine Linen, seeing he had not a promise of so much as of a drop of water, or of a rag;
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yet Lazarus had the promise, but wanted these things? Because God delighteth in the manifestation of his Philanthrophy, his general love and goodness;yet Lazarus had the promise, but wanted these things? Because God delights in the manifestation of his Philanthropy, his general love and Goodness;
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for he is kind to the just and unjust;
for he is kind to the just and unjust;
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he is good to the evil, kind to the unthankful, and bountiful to such as abuse his gifts to their lusts,
he is good to the evil, kind to the unthankful, and bountiful to such as abuse his Gifts to their Lustiest,
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because he is good, and do•h do good freely, as the Sun shineth upon dungh lls and M•rb•e walls.
Because he is good, and do•h do good freely, as the Sun shines upon dungh lls and M•rb•e walls.
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2. Because God will rewa•d that good that i• in them:
2. Because God will rewa•d that good that i• in them:
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Many wicked men are just in their dealings, diligent in their Callings, and externally virtuous in their lives.
Many wicked men Are just in their dealings, diligent in their Callings, and externally virtuous in their lives.
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The hand of the diligent maketh rich, saith Solomon. God crowns even the diligence of wicked men with a great increase;The hand of the diligent makes rich, Says Solomon. God crowns even the diligence of wicked men with a great increase;
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God will be indebted to no man; where external goodness is, he giveth external rewards; to temporal service, temporal rew•rds:
God will be indebted to no man; where external Goodness is, he gives external rewards; to temporal service, temporal rew•rds:
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Men shall not have to plead wha• they did, how they lived;
Men shall not have to plead wha• they did, how they lived;
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their mouth will be stopt with th s, Son, thou received • good things for what thou hast done.
their Mouth will be stopped with that s, Son, thou received • good things for what thou hast done.
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3. To allure them to follow af•er Godl•ness: outward temporal rewards are motives to spiritual and eternal:
3. To allure them to follow af•er Godl•ness: outward temporal rewards Are motives to spiritual and Eternal:
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how may they argue from the effects of Gods general love!
how may they argue from the effects of God's general love!
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if God bestows so many and s• grea• favours on me for my civil honesty morality, justice, diligence, what favou• will he besto• on me repenting, believing and walking in true Godliness? If Go• thus reward me for my external servic• what glorious rewards will he freely giv• me,
if God bestows so many and s• grea• favours on me for my civil honesty morality, Justice, diligence, what favou• will he besto• on me repenting, believing and walking in true Godliness? If Go• thus reward me for my external servic• what glorious rewards will he freely giv• me,
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if I do serve him in spirit and in truth • 4. Because these outward things are all the good they shall have from a good God;
if I do serve him in Spirit and in truth • 4. Because these outward things Are all the good they shall have from a good God;
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3. Notwithstanding the promises are proposed and offered to wicked men, yet in statu quo, while they continue wicked, they are under all Scripture woes, threatnings, and curses:
3. Notwithstanding the promises Are proposed and offered to wicked men, yet in Statu quo, while they continue wicked, they Are under all Scripture woes, threatenings, and curses:
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than a beggar to a Kingdom.
than a beggar to a Kingdom.
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while such they are, they can lay no more claim to any one promise of God,
while such they Are, they can lay no more claim to any one promise of God,
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it is their going on in sin that keeps them off from having interest in the promises;
it is their going on in since that keeps them off from having Interest in the promises;
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and upon their repentance and turning from their evil ways, the promises shall be made good to them:
and upon their Repentance and turning from their evil ways, the promises shall be made good to them:
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they are commanded to repent, to believe, to be holy in all manner of conversation; it is their duty to repent;
they Are commanded to Repent, to believe, to be holy in all manner of Conversation; it is their duty to Repent;
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2. Every wicked man is commanded to believe the promises, and to come up to the duties annexed to the promises;
2. Every wicked man is commanded to believe the promises, and to come up to the duties annexed to the promises;
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and whosoever believeth not shall be damned: Offer the promise of salvation to every creature; hence the great promises run indefinitely and universally without exception and limitation.and whosoever Believeth not shall be damned: Offer the promise of salvation to every creature; hence the great promises run indefinitely and universally without exception and limitation.
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arguments drawn from mercies, from judgments, from promised rewards, and threatned judgments, from the worst of evils [ damnation ] and from the best of good things [ salvation ] Go, saith Christ to his Apostles, and preach the Gospel to every creature, and make this promise and threatning, That whosoever shall believe shall be saved,
Arguments drawn from Mercies, from Judgments, from promised rewards, and threatened Judgments, from the worst of evils [ damnation ] and from the best of good things [ salvation ] Go, Says christ to his Apostles, and preach the Gospel to every creature, and make this promise and threatening, That whosoever shall believe shall be saved,
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surely then i• is the height of madness, when a man will damn his soul for the love of a lust, the greatest enemy our souls have:
surely then i• is the height of madness, when a man will damn his soul for the love of a lust, the greatest enemy our Souls have:
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1. Consider, Your lusts are they which war against your souls, 1 Pet. 2.11. no enemy more seeks the destruction, and thirsteth after the blood of his enemie, than your lusts do the ruine and destruction of your souls.
1. Consider, Your Lustiest Are they which war against your Souls, 1 Pet. 2.11. no enemy more seeks the destruction, and Thirsteth After the blood of his enemy, than your Lustiest do the ruin and destruction of your Souls.
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yet I will use some arguments, as an Archer will shoot many arrows, not knowing which of them shall hi• the mark.
yet I will use Some Arguments, as an Archer will shoot many arrows, not knowing which of them shall hi• the mark.
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if the fe•r of the loss of your pretious souls cannot perswade you, which is the sure and inevitable wages of sin, of every lust:
if the fe•r of the loss of your precious Souls cannot persuade you, which is the sure and inevitable wages of since, of every lust:
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To bring arguments to perswade you to hate, mortifie, and forsake your lusts, seemeth needless,
To bring Arguments to persuade you to hate, mortify, and forsake your Lustiest, seems needless,
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Drunkards lose their gain, and their souls also: many lusts there are which consume mens estates, and bring everlasting destruction on their souls.
Drunkards loose their gain, and their Souls also: many Lustiest there Are which consume men's estates, and bring everlasting destruction on their Souls.
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but lose the very gains of the world, in satisfying some damning lusts: swearers gain nothing by their oaths, yet lose their soul:
but loose the very gains of the world, in satisfying Some damning Lustiest: swearers gain nothing by their Oaths, yet loose their soul:
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our hearts would dissolve into tears, did we seriously consider how many men hazzard their immortal souls for the love and satisfaction of some lust or other, by which many do not gain the world,
our hearts would dissolve into tears, did we seriously Consider how many men hazard their immortal Souls for the love and satisfaction of Some lust or other, by which many do not gain the world,
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destroy it not for drunkenness, for swearing, for uncleanness:
destroy it not for Drunkenness, for swearing, for uncleanness:
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lose not your invaluable souls for a base lust: St. Paul saith, For meat destroy not the work of God, Rom. 14.15. let none of us for a lust destroy our souls, the choycest of Gods works:
loose not your invaluable Souls for a base lust: Saint Paul Says, For meat destroy not the work of God, Rom. 14.15. let none of us for a lust destroy our Souls, the Choicest of God's works:
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CHAP. XII. SECT. I. THe second U•e shall be of admonition to profane persons, and to the worldlings. 1. To profane wicked persons:
CHAP. XII. SECT. I. THe second U•e shall be of admonition to profane Persons, and to the worldlings. 1. To profane wicked Persons:
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This is the cause why the loss of the soul is everlasting, because men do prefer a base momentany lust above God infinitely go•d, above Christ an infinite Saviour:
This is the cause why the loss of the soul is everlasting, Because men do prefer a base momentany lust above God infinitely go•d, above christ an infinite Saviour:
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yet they perish deservedly, who for lusts will destroy them:
yet they perish deservedly, who for Lustiest will destroy them:
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Did not Christ prefer thy soul above his own life? Wilt thou prefer a lust above him? Did not Christ die for thy soul? Wilt thou destroy the soul for which Christ died? If your s•uls were ten thousand times more precious then they are,
Did not christ prefer thy soul above his own life? Wilt thou prefer a lust above him? Did not christ die for thy soul? Wilt thou destroy the soul for which christ died? If your s•uls were ten thousand times more precious then they Are,
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they forsake an eternal God for a temporal and external good: therefore their punishment shall be eternal:
they forsake an Eternal God for a temporal and external good: Therefore their punishment shall be Eternal:
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this is trampling under foot the blood of Christ, and the blood of our souls also.
this is trampling under foot the blood of christ, and the blood of our Souls also.
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Oh that we could but seriously think, how angry God and Christ is, to see men value a lust above a soul for which Christ died;
O that we could but seriously think, how angry God and christ is, to see men valve a lust above a soul for which christ died;
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and in Christs account more worth then a world.
and in Christ account more worth then a world.
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4. Oh think with your selves, that it is a most hainous provocation in the sight of God to see men prefer a lust (which is worse then nothing) above their souls, which in themselves are more worth then a world,
4. O think with your selves, that it is a most heinous provocation in the sighed of God to see men prefer a lust (which is Worse then nothing) above their Souls, which in themselves Are more worth then a world,
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God will judge men to pun•shment apportioned to the offence. SECT. 2. 2. T This may serve as an admonition to worldly men:
God will judge men to pun•shment apportioned to the offence. SECT. 2. 2. TO This may serve as an admonition to worldly men:
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you have before your eyes the gain of the world, the loss of your souls: O beware of setting thy heart o• gain, lest thou lose thy precious soul:
you have before your eyes the gain of the world, the loss of your Souls: Oh beware of setting thy heart o• gain, lest thou loose thy precious soul:
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do not for a little money, for preferment, pleasure and ease, destroy thy immortal soul!
do not for a little money, for preferment, pleasure and ease, destroy thy immortal soul!
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Oh do not make so precious a creature as thy soul is, subordinate to any worldly gain whatsoever:
O do not make so precious a creature as thy soul is, subordinate to any worldly gain whatsoever:
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your gain will be inconsiderable, but the loss of your soul is unconceivable.
your gain will be inconsiderable, but the loss of your soul is unconceivable.
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The pretiousness and immortality of our souls, and the fading transitory nature of all worldly things, should (me thinks) be a most prevailing argument to take off our affections from worldly gain,
The preciousness and immortality of our Souls, and the fading transitory nature of all worldly things, should (me thinks) be a most prevailing argument to take off our affections from worldly gain,
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and quicken them to work out the salvation of our souls. Worldly gain is the great hinderance o• salvation;
and quicken them to work out the salvation of our Souls. Worldly gain is the great hindrance o• salvation;
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it is difficult for all and any to be saved:
it is difficult for all and any to be saved:
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but saith the Scripture, H•• hard is it for a rich man to enter into t•• Kingdome of Heaven? it is as possible for a Camel to go through a Needles eye:
but Says the Scripture, H•• hard is it for a rich man to enter into t•• Kingdom of Heaven? it is as possible for a Camel to go through a Needles eye:
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nothing but Gods Omn•potency can carry a man through this difficulty to heaven.
nothing but God's Omn•potency can carry a man through this difficulty to heaven.
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if God be an enemy, thy soul cannot escape the damnation of Hell.
if God be an enemy, thy soul cannot escape the damnation of Hell.
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they are your lusts that make the Almighty God, the severe Judge of all souls to be an enemy to you;
they Are your Lustiest that make the Almighty God, the severe Judge of all Souls to be an enemy to you;
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for God cannot but abhor and hate your souls wallowing in filthy lusts: God cannot delight in you, will not shew you any redeeming and saving mercy;
for God cannot but abhor and hate your Souls wallowing in filthy Lustiest: God cannot delight in you, will not show you any redeeming and Saving mercy;
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before they can enter into heaven. 3. Your souls cannot but be lost, if you love any lust;
before they can enter into heaven. 3. Your Souls cannot but be lost, if you love any lust;
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your souls must be washed in the blood of Christ, and bathed in the laver of regeneration,
your Souls must be washed in the blood of christ, and bathed in the laver of regeneration,
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the very Devils shall as soon enter into heaven as an unclean soul:
the very Devils shall as soon enter into heaven as an unclean soul:
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no unclean soul shall be saved: Hell is the proper place and receptacle of unclean spirits;
no unclean soul shall be saved: Hell is the proper place and receptacle of unclean spirits;
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and fit the soul for destruct on. No unclean thing shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven;
and fit the soul for destruct on. No unclean thing shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven;
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2. Your lusts pollute and defile your souls, and do put your souls into an utter incapacity of salvation,
2. Your Lustiest pollute and defile your Souls, and do put your Souls into an utter incapacity of salvation,
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let men beware most, when lust like Jael, presents us with Butter and Milk in a Lordly d•sh.
let men beware most, when lust like Jael, presents us with Butter and Milk in a Lordly d•sh.
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your lusts please you, therefore you love them: the more they please, the more dangerous enemies are they to our souls:
your Lustiest please you, Therefore you love them: the more they please, the more dangerous enemies Are they to our Souls:
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our lusts are wo•se enem•es then the Devils are; they could not mischief our souls, were it not for our lusts within:
our Lustiest Are wo•se enem•es then the Devils Are; they could not mischief our Souls, were it not for our Lustiest within:
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Did ever man destroy his own life for the love of his enemies? No, it is a pleasure to him to behold a thousand of them lie at his feet wallowing in their heir•s blood:
Did ever man destroy his own life for the love of his enemies? No, it is a pleasure to him to behold a thousand of them lie At his feet wallowing in their heir•s blood:
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CHAP. XII. IN this Verse you hear what a sad complaint the Lord made of the unfruitfulness of his figg-tree, in which are these things observable.
CHAP. XII. IN this Verse you hear what a sad complaint the Lord made of the unfruitfulness of his Fig tree, in which Are these things observable.
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I. The owner or Master complaining, is God, who after the manner of men is brought in complaining.
I. The owner or Master complaining, is God, who After the manner of men is brought in complaining.
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II. The person to whom this complaint is made; to the dresser of this Vineyard;
II The person to whom this complaint is made; to the dresser of this Vineyard;
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by him is meant Christ, because he is appointed by God to be Custos & cultor Vineae, the keeper and dresser of his Church:
by him is meant christ, Because he is appointed by God to be Custos & cultor Vineae, the keeper and dresser of his Church:
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he is the Head of the Church, the whole government of the Church is on his shoulders,
he is the Head of the Church, the Whole government of the Church is on his shoulders,
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because Christ hath all judgment committed to him; it is he that hath power to condemn, to destroy, to cut down:
Because christ hath all judgement committed to him; it is he that hath power to condemn, to destroy, to Cut down:
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he hath the axe of vengeance in his hand to fell unfruitful trees, and to cast them into hell fire.
he hath the axe of vengeance in his hand to fell unfruitful trees, and to cast them into hell fire.
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True it is, Ministers are subordinate Vine-dressers; they are labourers sent by Christ to dress his Vineyard:
True it is, Ministers Are subordinate Vinedressers; they Are labourers sent by christ to dress his Vineyard:
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they are to plant, to water, to prune, to lop, to digg about it, and to dung the trees by the Preaching of the word;
they Are to plant, to water, to prune, to lop, to dig about it, and to dung the trees by the Preaching of the word;
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but it is not meant of them, because they have not power to cut down. III. The thing complained of:
but it is not meant of them, Because they have not power to Cut down. III. The thing complained of:
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he came for three years together seeking fruit, and found none: here we have two considerable particulars.
he Come for three Years together seeking fruit, and found none: Here we have two considerable particulars.
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1. Gods wondering at this trees unfruitfulness; he speaks after the manner of men.
1. God's wondering At this trees unfruitfulness; he speaks After the manner of men.
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Behold, Is it not a strange thing that a tree of my planting in my own Vineyard should bring forth no fruit?Behold, Is it not a strange thing that a tree of my planting in my own Vineyard should bring forth no fruit?
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2. The space of time how long God had waited, expecting it to bring forth fruit — these three years; hence Divines gather, that if men do not bring forth fruits of grace after they have enjoyed the means of grace for a certain space of time, it is very improbable that ever they will bring forth fruit.
2. The Molle of time how long God had waited, expecting it to bring forth fruit — these three Years; hence Divines gather, that if men do not bring forth fruits of grace After they have enjoyed the means of grace for a certain Molle of time, it is very improbable that ever they will bring forth fruit.
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By these years we are to understand a certain space of time which God gives men to repent;
By these Years we Are to understand a certain Molle of time which God gives men to Repent;
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this certain number is put for an uncertain; for some have a longer space given them;
this certain number is put for an uncertain; for Some have a longer Molle given them;
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o hers have a shorter, as I shall further shew. IV. A terrible sentence passed upon this Figg-tree:
oh hers have a shorter, as I shall further show. IV. A terrible sentence passed upon this Fig tree:
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Cut it down: it is fit for nothing but to be fuel for the fire: those men whom no means can make good, are worthy to be cast into hell: cut it down: it is fit for nothing but to be fuel for the fire: those men whom no means can make good, Are worthy to be cast into hell:
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graceless men are fit companions for graceless Devils. V Here we have a reason of this severe threatning:
graceless men Are fit Sodales for graceless Devils. V Here we have a reason of this severe threatening:
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Why cumbreth it the ground? it is not only an unfruitful tree, but it is also a pernitious tree to the ground;Why cumbereth it the ground? it is not only an unfruitful tree, but it is also a pernicious tree to the ground;
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it makes the ground about it barren, it spoileth other trees:
it makes the ground about it barren, it spoileth other trees:
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Wicked men are not only injurious to their own souls, but to the souls of others: they hinder others from Conversion;
Wicked men Are not only injurious to their own Souls, but to the Souls of Others: they hinder Others from Conversion;
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they are a very burden to the Church.
they Are a very burden to the Church.
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but the• are not yours till you be godly.
but the• Are not yours till you be godly.
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CHAP. XIII. The Ʋses of both the Doctrines. SECT. 1. THese Doctrines may convince the worldling, that is drowned in Atheism, that it is not in vain to serve God;CHAP. XIII. The Ʋses of both the Doctrines. SECT. 1. THese Doctrines may convince the worldling, that is drowned in Atheism, that it is not in vain to serve God;
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there is profit in praying to the Almighty; Religion is not a broken Cistern, a barren wilderness:
there is profit in praying to the Almighty; Religion is not a broken Cistern, a barren Wilderness:
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Dost thou believe the Scriptures? then hear what the Scripture saith, viz. That Godliness is profitable unto all things.
Dost thou believe the Scriptures? then hear what the Scripture Says, viz. That Godliness is profitable unto all things.
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Tell me thou that servest Mammon more than God;
Tell me thou that servest Mammon more than God;
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Is there any thing in the whole world that is thus profitable? all these things are but profitable to thy belly, to thy back,
Is there any thing in the Whole world that is thus profitable? all these things Are but profitable to thy belly, to thy back,
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but not to thy soul, as thou shalt see when they shall take away thy soul.
but not to thy soul, as thou shalt see when they shall take away thy soul.
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There is nothing can profit thee dying but Godliness:
There is nothing can profit thee dying but Godliness:
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What said they to Judas, when in horrour of conscience he cryed, I have s•nned in betraying innocent blood!
What said they to Judas, when in horror of conscience he cried, I have s•nned in betraying innocent blood!
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see thou to that, said they:see thou to that, said they:
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So when the ungodly worldling shall cry to his worldly profits, I have sinned in neglecting the duties of Godliness, What is that to us, will they cry, see thou to it;
So when the ungodly worldling shall cry to his worldly profits, I have sinned in neglecting the duties of Godliness, What is that to us, will they cry, see thou to it;
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If thou didst mind thy soul, which shortly must be in misery, or happiness, thou wouldest say, That Godliness is profitable:
If thou didst mind thy soul, which shortly must be in misery, or happiness, thou Wouldst say, That Godliness is profitable:
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If God, Christ, Heaven and Salvation were esteemed great gain, thou wouldest confess Godliness is profitable.
If God, christ, Heaven and Salvation were esteemed great gain, thou Wouldst confess Godliness is profitable.
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This may inform us in what esteem Godliness is with God, in that he makes all the promises to it:
This may inform us in what esteem Godliness is with God, in that he makes all the promises to it:
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there are the flowings of his grace, love, mercy, good will upon Godliness;
there Are the flowings of his grace, love, mercy, good will upon Godliness;
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for what are the promises but th• free manifestations of his good will, grac• and favour? all are made to Godliness, an• to nothing else:
for what Are the promises but th• free manifestations of his good will, grac• and favour? all Are made to Godliness, an• to nothing Else:
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how doth God love th• which is so hateful to the world! SECT. 2. LEt this perswade us to look after an• labour for Godliness more than ever• let worldlings cumber themselves wit• other things, let us all make choice of th• better part which shall never be taken fro• us:
how does God love th• which is so hateful to the world! SECT. 2. LEt this persuade us to look After an• labour for Godliness more than ever• let worldlings cumber themselves wit• other things, let us all make choice of th• better part which shall never be taken fro• us:
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let Godliness be our one thing necess•ry:
let Godliness be our one thing necess•ry:
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This or nothing; yea, let us mind • affect and care for nothing but Godlines•• When a great Counsellor and States-ma• of France was leaving the Court by reaso• of his age;This or nothing; yea, let us mind • affect and care for nothing but Godlines•• When a great Counsellor and States-ma• of France was leaving the Court by reaso• of his age;
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the King gave him a sheet o• Paper, requesting him to write down som• advice for his direction in government;
the King gave him a sheet o• Paper, requesting him to write down som• Advice for his direction in government;
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th• Counsellor took the Paper, and wrote o• the top of the Paper, Modus, in the midd• Modus, and in the end of it Modus, M•deration,
th• Counsellor took the Paper, and wrote o• the top of the Paper, Modus, in the midd• Modus, and in the end of it Modus, M•deration,
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and so delivered it to the King • So if you would have men and Angels t• write down in a Paper their advice to yo• for your good, •hey would write in the to of it, Labour after Godliness; in the middl• Labour after Godliness; in the end, Labour after Godliness. In prosecution of this Use, I will first give you some helps and means to be godly; secondly, some Motives thereunto.
and so Delivered it to the King • So if you would have men and Angels t• write down in a Paper their Advice to yo• for your good, •hey would write in the to of it, Labour After Godliness; in the middl• Labour After Godliness; in the end, Labour After Godliness. In prosecution of this Use, I will First give you Some helps and means to be godly; secondly, Some Motives thereunto.
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1. Means to get Godliness are these: Be convinced of the want of Godliness; nothing makes men more industrious than sense of want:
1. Means to get Godliness Are these: Be convinced of the want of Godliness; nothing makes men more Industria than sense of want:
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It is pinching hunger that makes men labour for food; it is the sense of pain that makes men seek for ease;
It is pinching hunger that makes men labour for food; it is the sense of pain that makes men seek for ease;
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it is fear of poverty that makes men labour and toyl for profit;
it is Fear of poverty that makes men labour and toil for profit;
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it is he, and none but he that knows the misery of being ungodly, that labours day and night for Godliness;
it is he, and none but he that knows the misery of being ungodly, that labours day and night for Godliness;
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how doth he pray with groans unutterable for Godliness! how doth the want of it make him sigh!
how does he pray with groans unutterable for Godliness! how does the want of it make him sighs!
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how doth his soul pant •fter it! Oh that I were godly! Oh that • could believe! Oh that I had Christ!
how does his soul pant •fter it! O that I were godly! O that • could believe! O that I had christ!
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this •s the cause why the generality of men look not after Godliness, because they think •hemselves to be godly,
this •s the cause why the generality of men look not After Godliness, Because they think •hemselves to be godly,
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and have Godliness enough to carry them to Heaven, as •f this hour were the last of their dayes;
and have Godliness enough to carry them to Heaven, as •f this hour were the last of their days;
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this ignorance of their danger makes many men go dancing to Hell: millions are now suffering Hell-torments for their self-conceitedness about Godl•ness.
this ignorance of their danger makes many men go dancing to Hell: millions Are now suffering Hell torments for their Self-conceitedness about Godl•ness.
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Blessed i• the man that is sensible of his want o• Godliness.
Blessed i• the man that is sensible of his want o• Godliness.
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Primus gradus ad salutem es• videre nullam salutem, the first step t• Godliness, is conviction of ungodliness.Primus gradus ad salutem es• To see Nullam salutem, the First step t• Godliness, is conviction of ungodliness.
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Inform your selves what is true Godl•ness: this is one great cause of the misca•riage of many a precious soul;
Inform your selves what is true Godl•ness: this is one great cause of the misca•riage of many a precious soul;
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they li• and dye in an ungodly state; they ta• that to be Godliness which is not God•ness;
they li• and die in an ungodly state; they ta• that to be Godliness which is not God•ness;
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no mistake more pernitious th• mistaken Godliness; such mistakes do fla•ter men into Hell. 1. Some do miserably mistake bod• exercise for Godliness:
no mistake more pernicious th• mistaken Godliness; such mistakes do fla•ter men into Hell. 1. some do miserably mistake bod• exercise for Godliness:
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if they do absta• from meat for certain dayes, he upon t• ground, beat their breasts, whip and cre• themselves,
if they do absta• from meat for certain days, he upon t• ground, beatrice their breasts, whip and cre• themselves,
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and deny themselves the la•ful comforts of this life; they take this f• Godliness of the greatest magnitude;
and deny themselves the la•ful comforts of this life; they take this f• Godliness of the greatest magnitude;
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yo• their devotion is much admired by othe• my Text tells us, this is not Godliness, t• will not profit us:
yo• their devotion is much admired by othe• my Text tells us, this is not Godliness, t• will not profit us:
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Let a man set him• upon the highest Pinnacle of such devotio• yet he is as far from Godliness,
Let a man Set him• upon the highest Pinnacle of such devotio• yet he is as Far from Godliness,
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as he th• stands in the valley of prophaneness, a• wallows in it; this is superstition, and • Godliness;
as he th• Stands in the valley of profaneness, a• wallows in it; this is Superstition, and • Godliness;
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this is but the doctrines of • and not Godliness. 2. Some mistake Civility for Godliness:
this is but the doctrines of • and not Godliness. 2. some mistake Civility for Godliness:
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if they do live orderly and unblameably before men; if they are no Drunkards, no Adulterers, they think they are godly;
if they do live orderly and unblamably before men; if they Are no Drunkards, no Adulterers, they think they Are godly;
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there is a shew of Godliness in this, but Godliness it is not: Pharisaical Godliness is an abomination in the sight of God;
there is a show of Godliness in this, but Godliness it is not: Pharisaical Godliness is an abomination in the sighed of God;
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it is but Philosophical, and not Scriptural Godliness.
it is but Philosophical, and not Scriptural Godliness.
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3. Some mistake their good meanings, their good intentions, their good duties, their good Church-priviledges for Godliness.
3. some mistake their good meanings, their good intentions, their good duties, their good Church privileges for Godliness.
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Rom. 2. He is not a Jew which is one outwardly; that is baptized, cometh to Church, partaketh of outward priviledges, •nd performeth outward worship; this is not Godliness:Rom. 2. He is not a Jew which is one outwardly; that is baptised, comes to Church, partaketh of outward privileges, •nd Performeth outward worship; this is not Godliness:
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the true Godliness and godly men are not without these things: it •s folly to take the cloaths of a man for the man himself.
the true Godliness and godly men Are not without these things: it •s folly to take the clothes of a man for the man himself.
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Oh therefore inform your •elves that Godliness consisteth in renova•ion of heart, in abhorring all sin, inward •nd outward,
O Therefore inform your •elves that Godliness Consisteth in renova•ion of heart, in abhorring all since, inward •nd outward,
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and an application of your •elves to all duties and works of Godliness: •his is gain, and all o•her things are but •oss;
and an application of your •elves to all duties and works of Godliness: •his is gain, and all o•her things Are but •oss;
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this is gold, and all things else but •ung, when the tryal of Godliness shall •e made.
this is gold, and all things Else but •ung, when the trial of Godliness shall •e made.
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Beware of such opinions and practices, as are destructive to Godliness: St. Pau• exhorts us, 2 Tim. 2.16. To shun prophan• and vain bablings, which make increase unto more ungodliness;
Beware of such opinions and practices, as Are destructive to Godliness: Saint Pau• exhorts us, 2 Tim. 2.16. To shun prophan• and vain babblings, which make increase unto more ungodliness;
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noting there are op•nions and answerable practices in th• world (what shew of reason and devotio• soever they may have) yet are in themselves prophane and vain,
noting there Are op•nions and answerable practices in th• world (what show of reason and devotio• soever they may have) yet Are in themselves profane and vain,
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and tend to th• increase of ungodliness, if once it g• place.
and tend to th• increase of ungodliness, if once it g• place.
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Labour to convince your selves of yo• own impotency to attain to Godliness b• your own power:
Labour to convince your selves of yo• own impotency to attain to Godliness b• your own power:
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Who can bring a cl•• thing out of an unclean? Who can brin• Godliness out of an unclean and unrenewe• heart? It is called Godliness, because it from God;Who can bring a cl•• thing out of an unclean? Who can brin• Godliness out of an unclean and unrenewe• heart? It is called Godliness, Because it from God;
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it is the divine nature, it is gift from above; it is not a plant springin• from a root in nature: this conviction • necessary;
it is the divine nature, it is gift from above; it is not a plant springin• from a root in nature: this conviction • necessary;
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men do neglect to follow aft• Godliness, because they perswade the•selves they can be godly when they wi• which makes men to delay their repenta•• and conversion unto God.
men do neglect to follow aft• Godliness, Because they persuade the•selves they can be godly when they wi• which makes men to Delay their repenta•• and conversion unto God.
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Be diligent in attending on all Gods O•dinances, in the use of which God worke• Godliness;
Be diligent in attending on all God's O•dinances, in the use of which God worke• Godliness;
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these are the golden Pip• through which this golden Oyl runs it • every Virgins Lamp;
these Are the golden Pip• through which this golden Oil runs it • every Virgins Lamp;
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in them we conve• with God; and converse with him, begets conformity to him: Children by co•versing with their Parents, learn to imitate them.
in them we conve• with God; and converse with him, begets conformity to him: Children by co•versing with their Parents, Learn to imitate them.
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Moses conversed with God a while, and his face shone:Moses conversed with God a while, and his face shone:
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No men are such shining Christians as they who most converse with God in holy Ordinances.
No men Are such shining Christians as they who most converse with God in holy Ordinances.
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Study the knowledge of the Word of God; his Will is the Rule of Godliness; it is therefore called the doctrine according to Godliness. Titus 1.1. Godliness is nothing else but our conform•ty to the Will of God revealed in his Word.
Study the knowledge of the Word of God; his Will is the Rule of Godliness; it is Therefore called the Doctrine according to Godliness. Titus 1.1. Godliness is nothing Else but our conform•ty to the Will of God revealed in his Word.
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Resolve upon that course of life, let what will come, or can come, if you will live godly in Christ Jesus, expect much opposition and contradiction from the world:
Resolve upon that course of life, let what will come, or can come, if you will live godly in christ jesus, expect much opposition and contradiction from the world:
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nothing is more hated than Godliness; holy resolution is as necessary as the profession of Godliness:
nothing is more hated than Godliness; holy resolution is as necessary as the profession of Godliness:
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he that is not resolved to follow Godliness against all oppositions of the world, will soon stumble and fall into ungodliness at every stone of offence lying in the way.
he that is not resolved to follow Godliness against all oppositions of the world, will soon Stumble and fallen into ungodliness At every stone of offence lying in the Way.
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Beware of conversing with such as are enemies to Godliness, that are scoffers at it; no greater hinderers to Godliness, and tempters to ungodliness than such persons:
Beware of conversing with such as Are enemies to Godliness, that Are scoffers At it; no greater hinderers to Godliness, and tempters to ungodliness than such Persons:
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such as these said, Do any of the Pharisees believe on Christ? they were enemies to Christ,
such as these said, Do any of the Pharisees believe on christ? they were enemies to christ,
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and endeavoured that none should follow him: with the froward thou wilt learn frowardness:
and endeavoured that none should follow him: with the froward thou wilt Learn frowardness:
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Therefore David cryes out, Away from me all ye wicked, I will keep the Commandments of my God:
Therefore David cries out, Away from me all you wicked, I will keep the commandments of my God:
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He that will walk in the wayes of God, must keep himself from the society of the ungodly:
He that will walk in the ways of God, must keep himself from the society of the ungodly:
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ill examples are more efficacious that good Rules and Precepts. See that ye come to Christ who is full of grace;
ill Examples Are more efficacious that good Rules and Precepts. See that you come to christ who is full of grace;
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it is the very purchase of Jesus Christ, who dyed not only to purchase our souls, but grace also;
it is the very purchase of jesus christ, who died not only to purchase our Souls, but grace also;
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not only to redeem us from Hell, but also from our ungodly conversations; come therefore to him as the fountain of all holiness:
not only to Redeem us from Hell, but also from our ungodly conversations; come Therefore to him as the fountain of all holiness:
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All the wise Virgins in Heaven and Earth cannot give you one drop of Godliness; they may command it, exhort and perswade you to Godliness;
All the wise Virgins in Heaven and Earth cannot give you one drop of Godliness; they may command it, exhort and persuade you to Godliness;
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but none but Christ can infus• Godliness into your souls. SECT. 3. Motives to get Godliness.
but none but christ can infus• Godliness into your Souls. SECT. 3. Motives to get Godliness.
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COnsider that Motive in the Text: • is profitable: there is not a ma• living, but is for profit; it is that you desire;
Consider that Motive in the Text: • is profitable: there is not a ma• living, but is for profit; it is that you desire;
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it is that you labour for, that you contract and bargain for: you sometimes labour and bargain for vain things that bring in no profit:
it is that you labour for, that you contract and bargain for: you sometime labour and bargain for vain things that bring in no profit:
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there is need of arguments to perswade men to get profit: Say but this bargain, or that thing, is very profitable for you, you say enough;
there is need of Arguments to persuade men to get profit: Say but this bargain, or that thing, is very profitable for you, you say enough;
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now here the Apostle tells us, that Godliness is profitable to all intents and purposes: it is gain in every thing.
now Here the Apostle tells us, that Godliness is profitable to all intents and Purposes: it is gain in every thing.
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It is the greatest profit for quantity;
It is the greatest profit for quantity;
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it is, and it will be found to be greater profit than the gain of the whole world;
it is, and it will be found to be greater profit than the gain of the Whole world;
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God and Christ are the gain thereof. God saith to Abraham, I will be thy exceeding great reward.
God and christ Are the gain thereof. God Says to Abraham, I will be thy exceeding great reward.
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Gen. 15.1. One said of truth; The least things of truth are precious;Gen. 15.1. One said of truth; The least things of truth Are precious;
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so say I of Godliness, Quisquiliae pietatis sunt pretiosae; the least things of Godliness are exceeding great profit:
so say I of Godliness, Quisquiliae pietatis sunt pretiosae; the least things of Godliness Are exceeding great profit:
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the promises are called great promises;
the promises Are called great promises;
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what great gain will be the performance of them? the gain of Godliness is compared to a treasure,
what great gain will be the performance of them? the gain of Godliness is compared to a treasure,
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because of the abundant riches thereof. It is stable and permanent gain: durable riches, Prov. 8.18. other profits take their wings and flee away;
Because of the abundant riches thereof. It is stable and permanent gain: durable riches, Curae 8.18. other profits take their wings and flee away;
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this gain will never fly from us: other riches melt like Snow before the Sun, and Wax before the Fire;
this gain will never fly from us: other riches melt like Snow before the Sun, and Wax before the Fire;
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but the profit of Godliness doth not so: therefore it is called The sure mercies of David:
but the profit of Godliness does not so: Therefore it is called The sure Mercies of David:
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sure for performance, and sure for continuance: once possess them, and alwayes possess them:sure for performance, and sure for Continuance: once possess them, and always possess them:
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it is called Treasures laid up in Heaven, where neither moth, nor rust, nor thieves can come to spoil us of the profit of Godliness.
it is called Treasures laid up in Heaven, where neither moth, nor rust, nor thieves can come to spoil us of the profit of Godliness.
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It is a profit that will continue with us till death, and after death; which, no worldly profit can;
It is a profit that will continue with us till death, and After death; which, no worldly profit can;
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that may last ti•l death, but then it parteth from us; we shall carry nothing out of this world:
that may last ti•l death, but then it parts from us; we shall carry nothing out of this world:
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but Godliness will go out of this world into the world to come. Blessed are they that dye in the Lord, for their works follow them. Rev. 4.13. It is everlasting profit:
but Godliness will go out of this world into the world to come. Blessed Are they that die in the Lord, for their works follow them. Rev. 4.13. It is everlasting profit:
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it endureth a• long as Heaven endureth, as long as Go• is, and eternity shall last:
it Endureth a• long as Heaven Endureth, as long as Go• is, and eternity shall last:
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It is usually sai• in Sales of Land, To them and their Heir for ever: when afterward it may be th• Heir prodigally wasteth and selleth wh•• the Father purchased:
It is usually sai• in Sales of Land, To them and their Heir for ever: when afterwards it may be th• Heir prodigally wastes and Selleth wh•• the Father purchased:
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but it is most infallibly true, that the profit of Godliness • to thee and to thy soul for ever.
but it is most infallibly true, that the profit of Godliness • to thee and to thy soul for ever.
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No interest in the promises, unless yo• be godly; they are but offered and tendered to you, whiles ungodly;
No Interest in the promises, unless yo• be godly; they Are but offered and tendered to you, while ungodly;
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What need I say more, seeing he that is godly is rich in Earth, rich in Heaven, rich in temporals, rich in spirituals, hath an Heaven on Earth,
What need I say more, seeing he that is godly is rich in Earth, rich in Heaven, rich in temporals, rich in spirituals, hath an Heaven on Earth,
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and shall have Heaven in Heaven!
and shall have Heaven in Heaven!
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the day is coming wherein all men shall say, No profit like to Godliness, and will give away all for Godliness, if they could purchase it;
the day is coming wherein all men shall say, No profit like to Godliness, and will give away all for Godliness, if they could purchase it;
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the day of death and judgment will make all say, that which men will not now believe when told them, viz. that Godliness is profitable unto all things.
the day of death and judgement will make all say, that which men will not now believe when told them, viz. that Godliness is profitable unto all things.
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There is a tale of a country man that sate down on a rivers bank, till the river should run all away, but the river ran still:
There is a tale of a country man that sat down on a Rivers bank, till the river should run all away, but the river ran still:
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when men should think on the world to come, yet then are earthworms too mindful of this world.
when men should think on the world to come, yet then Are earthworms too mindful of this world.
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tis alwayes increasing, even in old age;
this always increasing, even in old age;
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how will God shortly avenge himself on such souls? 6. No lust more unsatiable then the desire of worldly gain;
how will God shortly avenge himself on such Souls? 6. No lust more unsatiable then the desire of worldly gain;
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as the Samaritans would be Jews, when it went well with the Jews; and when the Jews were down, then the Samaritans helped to down with them;
as the Samaritans would be jews, when it went well with the jews; and when the jews were down, then the Samaritans helped to down with them;
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he that makes gain to be Godlinesse, will be goldly and ungodly as his gain requireth:
he that makes gain to be Godliness, will be goldly and ungodly as his gain requires:
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if religion be in credit, they will professe it, if religion be opposed, they will persecute it:
if Religion be in credit, they will profess it, if Religion be opposed, they will persecute it:
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5. This worlds gain makes men to professe religion according as it makes for their advantages:
5. This world's gain makes men to profess Religion according as it makes for their advantages:
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choak the word, and you choak your souls; choak the word, and you choak your consciences.
choke the word, and you choke your Souls; choke the word, and you choke your Consciences.
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and makes men break through all, and all this is to the utter undoing of the pretious souls;
and makes men break through all, and all this is to the utter undoing of the precious Souls;
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and when the word of God stirs up any good resolutions in the soul, the world choaks them,
and when the word of God stirs up any good resolutions in the soul, the world chokes them,
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yea when the word comes in a convincing way, the world choaks all those convictions;
yea when the word comes in a convincing Way, the world chokes all those convictions;
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as Christ whipt out of the Temple the buyers and sellers, so the world comes in and casts out all saving counsel of the word;
as christ whipped out of the Temple the buyers and sellers, so the world comes in and Cast out all Saving counsel of the word;
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4. It is worldly gain that choaks the seed of the word which is able to save your souls:
4. It is worldly gain that chokes the seed of the word which is able to save your Souls:
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how can that man be saved, that despiseth the day of grace and means of salvation, that never regards any duties tending to the saving of his soul?
how can that man be saved, that despises the day of grace and means of salvation, that never regards any duties tending to the Saving of his soul?
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as for prayer, and Preaching he matters them not, looking on them as unprofitable things: what profit shall we have if we pray unto him? saith the worldling;
as for prayer, and Preaching he matters them not, looking on them as unprofitable things: what profit shall we have if we pray unto him? Says the worldling;
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when will the Sabbath be over? cries the worldling; he inve•gheth that God hath one day in seven:
when will the Sabbath be over? cries the worldling; he inve•gheth that God hath one day in seven:
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3. Worldly gain makes men to slight, neglect, and despise the dayes of salvation, means of salvation, and saving duties:
3. Worldly gain makes men to slight, neglect, and despise the days of salvation, means of salvation, and Saving duties:
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the world sleeps with him, goes to meals with him, is at bed and board, and goes to Church with him.
the world sleeps with him, Goes to meals with him, is At Bed and board, and Goes to Church with him.
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he never thinks on God, Christ, heaven, salvation, but all his thoughts are on his profits;
he never thinks on God, christ, heaven, salvation, but all his thoughts Are on his profits;
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What hope of salvation when God is an enemy to thee? it devours all thoughts of God, all love of him, Psalm 10.4. God is not in all the worldlings thoughts:
What hope of salvation when God is an enemy to thee? it devours all thoughts of God, all love of him, Psalm 10.4. God is not in all the worldlings thoughts:
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covetousness is therefore called Idolatry by the Apostle; yea, it sets God and man at enmity:
covetousness is Therefore called Idolatry by the Apostle; yea, it sets God and man At enmity:
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2 It is exceeding injurious to God; for worldly men do set up gain in the room of God:
2 It is exceeding injurious to God; for worldly men do Set up gain in the room of God:
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the word is NONLATINALPHABET, sinks them to the bottom of destruction; the greater gain, the greater damnation of the soul.
the word is, sinks them to the bottom of destruction; the greater gain, the greater damnation of the soul.
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namely of lying, chearing, dissembling, pride, oppression, what lust soever makes for his advantage, which drown men in perdition and destruction;
namely of lying, cheering, dissembling, pride, oppression, what lust soever makes for his advantage, which drown men in perdition and destruction;
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he falls into divers foolish and hurtful lusts: he falls into diverse foolish and hurtful Lustiest:
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And into a snare, namely of the Devil, who intangleth him in the world, •s a Bird in a snare:And into a snare, namely of the devil, who intangleth him in the world, •s a Bird in a snare:
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He that will be rich, ] that is, that man that sets his mind and affections on the world, he falls into temptation, namely of the Dev•l, who tempts him to many fordid and unjust practises to get gain:
He that will be rich, ] that is, that man that sets his mind and affections on the world, he falls into temptation, namely of the Dev•l, who tempts him to many fordid and unjust practises to get gain:
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1. The gain of the world makes men very sl•ves to many lusts, 1 Tim. 6.9. They that will be rich, fall into temptation, and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in perdition and destruction.
1. The gain of the world makes men very sl•ves to many Lustiest, 1 Tim. 6.9. They that will be rich, fallen into temptation, and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful Lustiest, which drown men in perdition and destruction.
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I desire such persons sadly to consider these particulars.
I desire such Persons sadly to Consider these particulars.
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and they are carried out into an e•ger pursuit after the world, then is their soul in danger of being lost.
and they Are carried out into an e•ger pursuit After the world, then is their soul in danger of being lost.
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when the hearts of men are p•ssionately set upon gain, and their thoughts are raised up to an high admiration of it,
when the hearts of men Are p•ssionately Set upon gain, and their thoughts Are raised up to an high admiration of it,
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CHAP. XIII. I Will now shew in some particulars what an hinderance the gain of this world is to the saving of our souls:
CHAP. XIII. I Will now show in Some particulars what an hindrance the gain of this world is to the Saving of our Souls:
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such are the greedy desires of gain: our heart think, if we had so much, we would be content;
such Are the greedy Desires of gain: our heart think, if we had so much, we would be content;
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but when we have it, our desire like the river, do still run after the things of this life so vehemently, that men cannot,
but when we have it, our desire like the river, do still run After the things of this life so vehemently, that men cannot,
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and do not desire after salvation.
and do not desire After salvation.
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Of therefore if thy soul be pretious in thy esteem, as it is in it self, set thy heart upon the gaining of thy soul,
Of Therefore if thy soul be precious in thy esteem, as it is in it self, Set thy heart upon the gaining of thy soul,
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and not on this worlds gain:
and not on this world's gain:
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withdraw thine affections from the things of the world, look o• them as dross and dung, as hinderances of thy salvation:
withdraw thine affections from the things of the world, look o• them as dross and dung, as hindrances of thy salvation:
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Oh that the men of this world did but remember that they have immortal souls to be saved or lost:
O that the men of this world did but Remember that they have immortal Souls to be saved or lost:
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th•• as a certain Minister wrote upon his books, tables, walls, Pretium sanguinis, pretiu•• sanguinis, the price, of blood, the price of blood;
th•• as a certain Minister wrote upon his books, tables, walls, Price Blood, pretiu•• Blood, the price, of blood, the price of blood;
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so I wish that worldly men would write on their shops, counting houses, tables, doors, bags, Have a care of the soul;
so I wish that worldly men would write on their shops, counting houses, tables, doors, bags, Have a care of the soul;
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of the soul that must shortly be either in eternal joyes, or in everlasting misery.
of the soul that must shortly be either in Eternal Joys, or in everlasting misery.
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and men shall give a strict account of their not profiting under this and that mans Ministry.
and men shall give a strict account of their not profiting under this and that men Ministry.
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CHAP. XIII. THis Text affordeth many Doctrines, but I will handle but three from them. The Lord reckons the dayes, the times, the years of Grace which pass over us,
CHAP. XIII. THis Text affords many Doctrines, but I will handle but three from them. The Lord reckons the days, the times, the Years of Grace which pass over us,
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and will put them upon the account of every unfruitful person.
and will put them upon the account of every unfruitful person.
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He reckons every Sabbath day that passeth over your heads, whether you prophane or sanctifie them, and how you spend them;
He reckons every Sabbath day that passes over your Heads, whither you profane or sanctify them, and how you spend them;
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and will bring every man to a strict account of his misspending Sabbaths, which are the principal times of Grace, the Market-dayes of Grace and Salvation:
and will bring every man to a strict account of his misspending Sabbaths, which Are the principal times of Grace, the Market days of Grace and Salvation:
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One Sabbath-day is better than a thousand dayes of labour:
One Sabbath-day is better than a thousand days of labour:
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he reckons every Sermon men have heard, and shall hear, and calls men to a strict account for them:
he reckons every Sermon men have herd, and shall hear, and calls men to a strict account for them:
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so many hundred Sermons thou hast heard, yet thou repentedst not: he reckons how many years you have lived under the means of Grace: these three years; these ten years; these twenty years;
so many hundred Sermons thou hast herd, yet thou repentedst not: he reckons how many Years you have lived under the means of Grace: these three Years; these ten Years; these twenty Years;
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these forty years you have enjoyed the word of Grace, the Ministry of Reconciliation; and men shall give an account for so many:
these forty Years you have enjoyed the word of Grace, the Ministry of Reconciliation; and men shall give an account for so many:
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How often would I have gathered you under my wings, and ye would not! (1.) I would oftentimes have gathered you;How often would I have gathered you under my wings, and you would not! (1.) I would oftentimes have gathered you;
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as often as Christ hath spread out the wings of his Gospel; as often as Christ by his Ministers hath exhorted, warned and commanded us to repent;
as often as christ hath spread out the wings of his Gospel; as often as christ by his Ministers hath exhorted, warned and commanded us to Repent;
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so often Christ would have gathered us under his wings, but men will not.
so often christ would have gathered us under his wings, but men will not.
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All the day long have I stretched forth my hands to a gainsaying and disobedient people, from morning to evening;All the day long have I stretched forth my hands to a gainsaying and disobedient people, from morning to evening;
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from the first day men have heard the Gospel, to the last; from the morning of the day of Grace, to the evening thereof.
from the First day men have herd the Gospel, to the last; from the morning of the day of Grace, to the evening thereof.
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You may find how the Prophets do reckon the time of their Ministry among a people, Isa. 1.1. The Vision of Isaiah the Son of Amos, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the dayes of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah Kings of Judah:
You may find how the prophets do reckon the time of their Ministry among a people, Isaiah 1.1. The Vision of Isaiah the Son of Amos, which he saw Concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah Kings of Judah:
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It is as if he had said; During the reign of these four Kings, I have from God preached to you;
It is as if he had said; During the Reign of these four Kings, I have from God preached to you;
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I have invited you to repent, exhorted you to repent; I have from God commanded you to repent;
I have invited you to Repent, exhorted you to Repent; I have from God commanded you to Repent;
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I have in Gods stead offered Grace and Mercy to you; I have laboured the salvation of your souls:
I have in God's stead offered Grace and Mercy to you; I have laboured the salvation of your Souls:
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it is computed that he preached to them for the space of seventy years. The like doth Jeremiah, chap. 25.3.
it is computed that he preached to them for the Molle of seventy Years. The like does Jeremiah, chap. 25.3.
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From the thirteenth year of Josiah, even to this day, the three and twentieth year, the word of the Lord hath come unto me, From the thirteenth year of Josiah, even to this day, the three and twentieth year, the word of the Lord hath come unto me,
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and I have spoken to you, rising early, and speaking, but ye have not hearkened. (1.) God for that space of time had spoken to them diligently, seasonably,and I have spoken to you, rising early, and speaking, but you have not harkened. (1.) God for that Molle of time had spoken to them diligently, seasonably,
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and continually, but they obeyed not the Word of God: all the Prophets pains and diligence could not make that people bring forth fruit.
and continually, but they obeyed not the Word of God: all the prophets pains and diligence could not make that people bring forth fruit.
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Now, why are these years set down, but to note that God reckons how long Ministers preach to you Repen•ance and Faith!
Now, why Are these Years Set down, but to note that God reckons how long Ministers preach to you Repen•ance and Faith!
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how long this Minister and that Minister: and how long you have sate under the Ministry of the Word;
how long this Minister and that Minister: and how long you have sat under the Ministry of the Word;
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Let us look upon Gods reckoning with the Israelites in the wilderness:
Let us look upon God's reckoning with the Israelites in the Wilderness:
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these forty years have I been grieved with this Generation, and said, It is a people that do er•e in their hearts, these forty Years have I been grieved with this Generation, and said, It is a people that do er•e in their hearts,
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and they have not known my wayes, Psal. 95.10. God had for the space of forty years taught them his wayes, and they knew them not.and they have not known my ways, Psalm 95.10. God had for the Molle of forty Years taught them his ways, and they knew them not.
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May not God reckon, so many years have passed over the heads of many of us, these forty years have I been grieved with this man, with that man;
May not God reckon, so many Years have passed over the Heads of many of us, these forty Years have I been grieved with this man, with that man;
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still they erre in their hearts and lives, and though my wayes have been made known to them,
still they err in their hearts and lives, and though my ways have been made known to them,
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yet they are sottishly ignorant, or wilfully ignorant, and do not, or will not know my wayes.
yet they Are sottishly ignorant, or wilfully ignorant, and do not, or will not know my ways.
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Christ exercised his Ministry three years among the Jews, and wrought his wonderful Miracles before them;
christ exercised his Ministry three Years among the jews, and wrought his wondered Miracles before them;
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never had any people such a Minister as they had, and saw such stupendous and so many Miracles as they did yet were they fruitless:
never had any people such a Minister as they had, and saw such stupendous and so many Miracles as they did yet were they fruitless:
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now those interpreters on my Text, that take These three years for Christs Ministry among them, do give this sence, that Christ reckons those three years,
now those Interpreters on my Text, that take These three Years for Christ Ministry among them, do give this sense, that christ reckons those three Years,
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and will reckon with that generation concerning them.
and will reckon with that generation Concerning them.
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nothing should more quicken us to our duty, than the promises of God.
nothing should more quicken us to our duty, than the promises of God.
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remember what precious promises are made to me: Shall I be negligent having such promises made to me!
Remember what precious promises Are made to me: Shall I be negligent having such promises made to me!
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say to thy self, Shall such a man as I fear, who have such great and precious promises? — When thou findest thy heart dull, slothful, negligent in the work of Godline•s, say to thy self, Oh my soul!
say to thy self, Shall such a man as I Fear, who have such great and precious promises? — When thou Findest thy heart dull, slothful, negligent in the work of Godline•s, say to thy self, O my soul!
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that it is thy desire, and it shall be thy endeavour to be more godly. When thou findest thy own heart fearful because of the worlds opposition of Godliness;
that it is thy desire, and it shall be thy endeavour to be more godly. When thou Findest thy own heart fearful Because of the world's opposition of Godliness;
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Tell all the world that it is thy shame and grief that thou art no more godly, that thou dost not do more for God than thou dost;
Tell all the world that it is thy shame and grief that thou art no more godly, that thou dost not do more for God than thou dost;
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and dost not as the most do? tell them thou hast great and precious promises of Heaven and Earth.
and dost not as the most doe? tell them thou hast great and precious promises of Heaven and Earth.
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Do any ask of thee, Why art thou so strict, so precise, so shy of sin,
Do any ask of thee, Why art thou so strict, so precise, so shy of since,
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and such like religiou• exercises? tell them, I have the promises of Heaven and Earth which shall be performed.
and such like religiou• exercises? tell them, I have the promises of Heaven and Earth which shall be performed.
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Doth any one ask, What alls thee, that thou art so much in praying, hearing,
Does any one ask, What alls thee, that thou art so much in praying, hearing,
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Oh therefore go on in an eager pursuit of Godliness, and tell the foolish world wondring at thy diligence in all godly exercises, what promises thou hast.
O Therefore go on in an eager pursuit of Godliness, and tell the foolish world wondering At thy diligence in all godly exercises, what promises thou hast.
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and shall enjoy God, Christ, and Heaven for ever:
and shall enjoy God, christ, and Heaven for ever:
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but you that are godly, shall leave the world, because it is not worth the having and keeping,
but you that Are godly, shall leave the world, Because it is not worth the having and keeping,
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they shall leave houses, lands and living, and lose God, Christ, and Heaven too:
they shall leave houses, Lands and living, and loose God, christ, and Heaven too:
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but no godly man shall say, Oh that I had never been so godly! They shall leave all, and lose all;
but no godly man shall say, O that I had never been so godly! They shall leave all, and loose all;
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the worldling shall repent of all his gain; he shall wish, Oh that I had never been so rich!
the worldling shall Repent of all his gain; he shall wish, O that I had never been so rich!
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The wicked shall repent of their seeking and following after their lusts, but you shall never repent of your follow ng after Godliness:
The wicked shall Repent of their seeking and following After their Lustiest, but you shall never Repent of your follow ng After Godliness:
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not one work of piety but hath his promise:
not one work of piety but hath his promise:
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Prayer hath many rich promises made to it, so hath hearing of the Word, receiving the Sacrament, repenting, believing;
Prayer hath many rich promises made to it, so hath hearing of the Word, receiving the Sacrament, repenting, believing;
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Apply your selves to the constant pract•ce of all the duties of Godliness, because every du•y of Godliness hath many promises:
Apply your selves to the constant pract•ce of all the duties of Godliness, Because every du•y of Godliness hath many promises:
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go on still, and leave the ninety nine things of the world, and seek this Pearl of great price:
go on still, and leave the ninety nine things of the world, and seek this Pearl of great price:
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let others follow after the world, follow their lusts, let us follow Godliness:
let Others follow After the world, follow their Lustiest, let us follow Godliness:
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Having these promises, we should study Godliness; we cannot be too godly: so many promises, so many motives to Godliness:
Having these promises, we should study Godliness; we cannot be too godly: so many promises, so many motives to Godliness:
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CHAP. XIV. THis should encourage such as are godly, to go on the wayes of Godliness. 2 Cor. 7.1. Having these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness both of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God:
CHAP. XIV. THis should encourage such as Are godly, to go on the ways of Godliness. 2 Cor. 7.1. Having these promises, dearly Beloved, let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness both of Flesh and Spirit, perfecting holiness in the Fear of God:
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ye are heirs of a Kingdom, though ye be not worth a foot of land on earth;
you Are Heirs of a Kingdom, though you be not worth a foot of land on earth;
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otherwise, if you will be carelesse of your souls, as too many poor people are, alas you are miserable now, and you shall be miserable hereafter:
otherwise, if you will be careless of your Souls, as too many poor people Are, alas you Are miserable now, and you shall be miserable hereafter:
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you want all things in this world, and you shall want God, Christ, heaven and happinesse in the world to come;
you want all things in this world, and you shall want God, christ, heaven and happiness in the world to come;
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poor wicked men have an hell here, and an hell in hell. SECT. 2. THat both poor and rich may be quickned up to work out the salvation of their souls, let us weigh these particulars. I.
poor wicked men have an hell Here, and an hell in hell. SECT. 2. THat both poor and rich may be quickened up to work out the salvation of their Souls, let us weigh these particulars. I.
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Every one of us is for gain and profit:
Every one of us is for gain and profit:
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we all cry as he in the Comedy, Re•, rem, quocun { que } modo rem, let me have gain, gain, in any manner, and by any means gain.
we all cry as he in the Comedy, Re•, remembering, quocun { que } modo remembering, let me have gain, gain, in any manner, and by any means gain.
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Our Saviour here sheweth us what is the best gain, the surest gain, that will everlastingly enrich us, viz. the saving of our souls;
Our Saviour Here shows us what is the best gain, the Surest gain, that will everlastingly enrich us, viz. the Saving of our Souls;
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no gain like it, and there is no gain but that: the profits of this world are but seeming imaginary gain;
no gain like it, and there is no gain but that: the profits of this world Are but seeming imaginary gain;
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not real and solid gain, but real losse:
not real and solid gain, but real loss:
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seeing then we labour and toyl for gain, let us labour for this gain which is everlasting, that will stay with us when all worldly gain shal• come to nothing.
seeing then we labour and toil for gain, let us labour for this gain which is everlasting, that will stay with us when all worldly gain shal• come to nothing.
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II. Consider what helps and advantages God hath graciously given us for the winning of our souls, which he hath denied to thousands of people in the world, whose souls are as pretious as ours, immortal and as capable of grace and glory as ours,
II Consider what helps and advantages God hath graciously given us for the winning of our Souls, which he hath denied to thousands of people in the world, whose Souls Are as precious as ours, immortal and as capable of grace and glory as ours,
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and yet want these helps and advantages which we have for the salvation of our souls.
and yet want these helps and advantages which we have for the salvation of our Souls.
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1. We have a day of salvation to work it out, which they have not:
1. We have a day of salvation to work it out, which they have not:
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they have a day of patience, but not a day of grace and salvation as we have.
they have a day of patience, but not a day of grace and salvation as we have.
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2. We have Sabbath dayes which are the Mercat-dayes, on which we may buy without money all necessary provision for our souls:
2. We have Sabbath days which Are the Mercat-dayes, on which we may buy without money all necessary provision for our Souls:
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The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath; it was made for the soul, the chiefest part of man;The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath; it was made for the soul, the chiefest part of man;
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that a man might have one entire day to work for the profit of his soul:
that a man might have one entire day to work for the profit of his soul:
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'Tis a lamentation to consider how many stand idle in the Mercat all the day long,
It's a lamentation to Consider how many stand idle in the Mercat all the day long,
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and slight and profane this Mercat-day.
and slight and profane this Mercat-day.
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3. God hath provided for us pretious ordinances, which are the means of salvation, the wells of salvation, as the Prophet calls them, out of which our souls may draw and drink salvation;
3. God hath provided for us precious ordinances, which Are the means of salvation, the wells of salvation, as the Prophet calls them, out of which our Souls may draw and drink salvation;
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they are as Jacobs ladder, by which Christ descendeth from heaven to our souls: we ascend to heaven where Christ is;
they Are as Jacobs ladder, by which christ Descendeth from heaven to our Souls: we ascend to heaven where christ is;
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by prayer, we send to heaven for salvation: by hearing the word, we hear from heaven the things of salvation;
by prayer, we send to heaven for salvation: by hearing the word, we hear from heaven the things of salvation;
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the Sacraments are seals sealing salvation to believing souls: hence the Apostle frequently in the Epistle to the Hebrews calleth ordinances NONLATINALPHABET, heavenly things.
the Sacraments Are Seals sealing salvation to believing Souls: hence the Apostle frequently in the Epistle to the Hebrews calls ordinances, heavenly things.
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4. We have Ministers whose duty is to watch over our souls, whose work and crown is to convert our souls:
4. We have Ministers whose duty is to watch over our Souls, whose work and crown is to convert our Souls:
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they are to study, pray, preach, write, and labour and sweat for the salvation of our souls, who are earthly Angels to convey our souls to Christ,
they Are to study, pray, preach, write, and labour and sweat for the salvation of our Souls, who Are earthly Angels to convey our Souls to christ,
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and so to salvation, as the heavenly Angels shall convey them from our bodies to heaven:
and so to salvation, as the heavenly Angels shall convey them from our bodies to heaven:
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oh how many thousands of pretious souls do want such Instruments of salvation! III.
o how many thousands of precious Souls do want such Instruments of salvation! III.
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Consider that the work of salvation is not so full of toyl and labour, and vexation of mind and body,
Consider that the work of salvation is not so full of toil and labour, and vexation of mind and body,
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as the labouring to win the profits of the world is:
as the labouring to win the profits of the world is:
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how full are their heads of cares, their hands of work, who labour to gain the world!
how full Are their Heads of Cares, their hands of work, who labour to gain the world!
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now the working out of our salvation in it self considered, is easie, sweet, full of delight;
now the working out of our salvation in it self considered, is easy, sweet, full of delight;
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it is only the corruption of our hearts makes it tedious and burdensome:
it is only the corruption of our hearts makes it tedious and burdensome:
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what sweetnesse the souls of believers do find, that others may find, would they give up themselves to the work, to praying, hearing the word, meditating on God, Christ,
what sweetness the Souls of believers do find, that Others may find, would they give up themselves to the work, to praying, hearing the word, meditating on God, christ,
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and heaven, to believing, to mortifying their lusts;
and heaven, to believing, to mortifying their Lustiest;
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there is no vanity nor vexation of spirit in these exercises, they are sweeter then the honycomb:
there is no vanity nor vexation of Spirit in these exercises, they Are Sweeten then the honeycomb:
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they are our carnal lusts that make us to disrelish these things as bitter:
they Are our carnal Lustiest that make us to disrelish these things as bitter:
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consider with your selves, there is no drudgery nor toyl in praying continually for salvation, in attending on the Ministry of the word of salvation in season and out of season.
Consider with your selves, there is no drudgery nor toil in praying continually for salvation, in attending on the Ministry of the word of salvation in season and out of season.
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IV. Consider what offers of Salvation God makes to us, which he denieth to thousands of pretious souls in the world:
IV. Consider what offers of Salvation God makes to us, which he Denieth to thousands of precious Souls in the world:
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we need not compass Sea and Land for our Souls, as Merchants do to win the profi•s of the world:
we need not compass Sea and Land for our Souls, as Merchant's do to win the profi•s of the world:
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we need not travel from East to West, from North to South for Salvation: But as Christ to Zacheus, This day Salvation is come to thy house:
we need not travel from East to West, from North to South for Salvation: But as christ to Zacchaeus, This day Salvation is come to thy house:
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So Salvation is this time and that time offered to us, and cometh to our houses;
So Salvation is this time and that time offered to us, and comes to our houses;
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Very observable is that of the Apostle, Rom. 10.6, 7, 8. Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into Heaven, to fetch from thence to us that will of God concerning our souls salvation!
Very observable is that of the Apostle, Rom. 10.6, 7, 8. Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into Heaven, to fetch from thence to us that will of God Concerning our Souls salvation!
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this is a deniall that Christ came from Heaven:
this is a denial that christ Come from Heaven:
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CHAP. XIV. An Ʋse of Exhortation. SECT. 1.CHAP. XIV. an Ʋse of Exhortation. SECT. 1.
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because the word of Salvation is nigh thee, it is in thy mouth, it is in thine ear:
Because the word of Salvation is High thee, it is in thy Mouth, it is in thine ear:
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oh therefore, how shall we escape if we neglect Salvation thus offered!
o Therefore, how shall we escape if we neglect Salvation thus offered!
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V. Consider how God is ready and hath promised to bless the means of Salvation to them that shall diligently make use thereof:
V. Consider how God is ready and hath promised to bless the means of Salvation to them that shall diligently make use thereof:
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he is ready to work in us both to will and to do;
he is ready to work in us both to will and to do;
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he is ready to give faith, repentance, grace, every thing that is instrumental and preparative to the Salvation of our Souls.
he is ready to give faith, Repentance, grace, every thing that is instrumental and preparative to the Salvation of our Souls.
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God, Christ, and the Holy-Ghost will be co-workers with us, if we will put our hands to this plough;
God, christ, and the Holy ghost will be coworkers with us, if we will put our hands to this plough;
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never did any man diligently attend the work of the Salvation of his Soul, but he found God blessing the labour of his hands to him;
never did any man diligently attend the work of the Salvation of his Soul, but he found God blessing the labour of his hands to him;
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never did any seek him in vain, never did any come to Christ, and was rejected. VI. Consider at what easie rate we may purchase Salvation;
never did any seek him in vain, never did any come to christ, and was rejected. VI. Consider At what easy rate we may purchase Salvation;
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if the soul be lost, then nothing can be given in exchange for the soul:
if the soul be lost, then nothing can be given in exchange for the soul:
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but now God requires us to give away our lusts in exchange for the salvation of our souls:
but now God requires us to give away our Lustiest in exchange for the salvation of our Souls:
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sell all thy lusts and give them away, and thou shalt have salvation:
fell all thy Lustiest and give them away, and thou shalt have salvation:
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can there be an easier and cheaper price given for salvation? who will not give in exchange pebbles for diamonds, dirt and dung for gold? he that purchaseth gold by setting go dung, he purchaseth gold at an easie rate:
can there be an Easier and cheaper price given for salvation? who will not give in exchange pebbles for diamonds, dirt and dung for gold? he that purchases gold by setting go dung, he purchases gold At an easy rate:
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this easie and low price God expecteth we should give for the saving our souls: let go thy lusts, thy soul shall be saved:
this easy and low price God Expects we should give for the Saving our Souls: let go thy Lustiest, thy soul shall be saved:
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the best thing we can part with, is but our moral righteousnesse, which is but dung and drosse;
the best thing we can part with, is but our moral righteousness, which is but dung and dross;
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part with it, here is Christ and salvation:
part with it, Here is christ and salvation:
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let us be judges how deservedly do men eternally perish, who will not give their sins away in exchange for their souls;
let us be judges how deservedly do men eternally perish, who will not give their Sins away in exchange for their Souls;
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and too many such there are in the world.
and too many such there Are in the world.
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neither say, who shall descend into the deep of Hell, to bring us knowledge how our souls may be redeemed from Hell:
neither say, who shall descend into the deep of Hell, to bring us knowledge how our Souls may be redeemed from Hell:
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ARE our souls more worth then a world of created good things? is no profit like the salvation of our souls? we should then be exhorted, to set our affections, cares,
ARE our Souls more worth then a world of created good things? is not profit like the salvation of our Souls? we should then be exhorted, to Set our affections, Cares,
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and greatest labours to gain our souls, to work out our salvation:
and greatest labours to gain our Souls, to work out our salvation:
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oh let other things stand without and below our thoughts and cares, till we have in some good degree made provision for the salvation of our souls.
o let other things stand without and below our thoughts and Cares, till we have in Some good degree made provision for the salvation of our Souls.
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Let me speak to rich and poor, for your souls are both alike pretious:
Let me speak to rich and poor, for your Souls Are both alike precious:
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the soul of the meanest beggar is as pretious as the soul of the greatest Potentate:
the soul of the Meanest beggar is as precious as the soul of the greatest Potentate:
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oh tha• all sorts of men did but study and kno• the invaluable worth of their souls;
o tha• all sorts of men did but study and kno• the invaluable worth of their Souls;
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Wh• everlasting glory, what eternal comfor• are prepared for our souls if they • saved; and what intolerable wrath i• prepared for them, if we lose them!
Wh• everlasting glory, what Eternal comfor• Are prepared for our Souls if they • saved; and what intolerable wrath i• prepared for them, if we loose them!
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1. You Rich men, who have some sha• in this worlds profit, whose riches perhaps are still increasing,
1. You Rich men, who have Some sha• in this world's profit, whose riches perhaps Are still increasing,
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and you are still i• pursuit of more worldly things: be yo• exhorted to seek with all care and diligence to gain your souls;
and you Are still i• pursuit of more worldly things: be yo• exhorted to seek with all care and diligence to gain your Souls;
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add to the profits of this world the immortal profits • heaven; add to your pretious substan• pretious faith;
add to the profits of this world the immortal profits • heaven; add to your precious substan• precious faith;
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add grace to your gol• and silver: in so doing you will have treasures in heaven, as ye have on earth;
add grace to your gol• and silver: in so doing you will have treasures in heaven, as you have on earth;
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goo• things here, and good things in the wor• to come; an heaven in earth, and an heaven in heaven:
goo• things Here, and good things in the wor• to come; an heaven in earth, and an heaven in heaven:
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That is the blessed ma• that is rich in money, and rich in grace • rich in this world,
That is the blessed ma• that is rich in money, and rich in grace • rich in this world,
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and rich in the wor• to come:
and rich in the wor• to come:
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so is every rich godly man • otherwise it will be an heart-cutting spee• to hear Christ say;
so is every rich godly man • otherwise it will be an heart-cutting spee• to hear christ say;
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Son, remembe• thou hast had thy good things in th• life; there is no profit for thee in Heaven.
Son, remembe• thou hast had thy good things in th• life; there is no profit for thee in Heaven.
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2. You that are poor men, perhaps you labour hard, but gain little or no profit by the labour of your hands:
2. You that Are poor men, perhaps you labour hard, but gain little or no profit by the labour of your hands:
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oh that you would be exhorted to trade for your souls, to labour and work out your own salvation!
o that you would be exhorted to trade for your Souls, to labour and work out your own salvation!
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what if you be poor, yet if you be rich in faith, you shall be rich enough in heaven;
what if you be poor, yet if you be rich in faith, you shall be rich enough in heaven;
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if you cannot lay up treasures on earth, lay up treasure in heaven;
if you cannot lay up treasures on earth, lay up treasure in heaven;
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seeing you cannot provide for your backs and bellies as you would, yet provide for your souls;
seeing you cannot provide for your backs and bellies as you would, yet provide for your Souls;
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if your souls be provided for, ye have enough, ye are rich enough;
if your Souls be provided for, you have enough, you Are rich enough;
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every one of us have a space to repent given us; this very day is a further space given us:
every one of us have a Molle to Repent given us; this very day is a further Molle given us:
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CHAP. XIV. SECT. 1.
CHAP. XIV. SECT. 1.
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IN the prosecution of this truth, I will first lay down some propositions, which are Doctrines plainly implyed in my Text.
IN the prosecution of this truth, I will First lay down Some propositions, which Are Doctrines plainly employed in my Text.
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then a dead man is affected with Thunder roaring in the ayr. I shall speak more to this in the following points,
then a dead man is affected with Thunder roaring in the air. I shall speak more to this in the following points,
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it is sad when a mans heart is no more affected with the word of God Preached in power,
it is sad when a men heart is no more affected with the word of God Preached in power,
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but oh tis very sad with that man when the word is powerless, and the spirit of grace hath ceased to strive with him:
but o this very sad with that man when the word is powerless, and the Spirit of grace hath ceased to strive with him:
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yet thou hast some motions and excitements, some convictions, some good purposes, thy day of grace, thy three years are not expired:
yet thou hast Some motions and excitements, Some convictions, Some good Purposes, thy day of grace, thy three Years Are not expired:
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as long as the spirit of grace doth in any measure strive with thy heart,
as long as the Spirit of grace does in any measure strive with thy heart,
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Yea, let me lay down this rule, As long as the word cometh in any power to thy heart;
Yea, let me lay down this Rule, As long as the word comes in any power to thy heart;
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as long as the Vine-dresser used digging and dunging there was hope, and the day of grace was not gone;
as long as the Vine-dresser used digging and dunging there was hope, and the day of grace was not gone;
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3. As long as God continues the means of grace, there is hope:
3. As long as God continues the means of grace, there is hope:
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yet his day was not past, for you see another year was added, and more means of conversion were to be used to make him fruitfull.
yet his day was not past, for you see Another year was added, and more means of conversion were to be used to make him fruitful.
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God came three years seeking fruit, and found none, yea threatned to cut him down;
God Come three Years seeking fruit, and found none, yea threatened to Cut him down;
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What though a man hath lived for many years unfruitfully under the means of grace! yet his day may not be past and gone: See it in this figg-tree;
What though a man hath lived for many Years unfruitfully under the means of grace! yet his day may not be past and gone: See it in this Fig tree;
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and so every particular man ought to hope that his day of grace is as long as his life.
and so every particular man ought to hope that his day of grace is as long as his life.
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2. Ministers are to hope that each mans day of grace is as long as the day of his life;
2. Ministers Are to hope that each men day of grace is as long as the day of his life;
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it is every mans duty to improve the present time.
it is every men duty to improve the present time.
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To day while it is called to day: Delayes are full of danger; men may lose their souls for ever through delay;To day while it is called to day: Delays Are full of danger; men may loose their Souls for ever through Delay;
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so hath he hidden the knowledge of the setting of the day of grace from our eyes, that we should improve the present time;
so hath he hidden the knowledge of the setting of the day of grace from our eyes, that we should improve the present time;
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as he hath hidden the day of death which puts an end to our lives from our knowledge, that we should live every day as if every day were our last;
as he hath hidden the day of death which puts an end to our lives from our knowledge, that we should live every day as if every day were our last;
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Neither men nor Angels can positively determine the time how long: it is one of the secrets which belong to God, to know times and seasons:
Neither men nor Angels can positively determine the time how long: it is one of the secrets which belong to God, to know times and seasons:
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HEre it may be demanded, How long may a mans day of grace and salvation last?
Here it may be demanded, How long may a men day of grace and salvation last?
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it is therefore in Scripture called an hour, a day, to note the shortness of it. SECT. 2.
it is Therefore in Scripture called an hour, a day, to note the shortness of it. SECT. 2.
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Jerusalem did survive the day of her gracious visitation:Jerusalem did survive the day of her gracious Visitation:
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and the longest day of grace is but a short space: a man may out-live the day of grace and Salvation:
and the longest day of grace is but a short Molle: a man may outlive the day of grace and Salvation:
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the longest space hath its period; the night cometh, saith our Saviour, when no man can work:
the longest Molle hath its Period; the night comes, Says our Saviour, when no man can work:
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and being compared to other spaces of time, a day is but a short space: it is as true of grace:
and being compared to other spaces of time, a day is but a short Molle: it is as true of grace:
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The longest day of grace is but short, and hath its night: as in natural dayes the longest day hath its night;
The longest day of grace is but short, and hath its night: as in natural days the longest day hath its night;
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As it is Gods prerogative to assign a time, so also to assign how long every mans particular day of grace shall continue.
As it is God's prerogative to assign a time, so also to assign how long every men particular day of grace shall continue.
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the Jews had forty years alloted to repent; the Ninivites had but forty dayes allotted them to repent; the Figg-tree had three years.
the jews had forty Years allotted to Repent; the Ninevites had but forty days allotted them to Repent; the Fig tree had three Years.
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another hath a year, another three years: the old World had an hundred and twenty years alloted to repent;
Another hath a year, Another three Years: the old World had an hundred and twenty Years allotted to Repent;
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Sometimes a year, Three years, as in my Text. One man hath but an hour in comparison of others, another hath a day in comparison of others;
Sometime a year, Three Years, as in my Text. One man hath but an hour in comparison of Others, Another hath a day in comparison of Others;
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in the Greek it is, now is the hour. Sometimes it is called a day, 2 Cor. 6.2. Now is the day of Salvation.
in the Greek it is, now is the hour. Sometime it is called a day, 2 Cor. 6.2. Now is the day of Salvation.
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hence it is called sometimes an hour, in Scripture, Rom. 13.11. now it is high time to awake out of sleep;
hence it is called sometime an hour, in Scripture, Rom. 13.11. now it is high time to awake out of sleep;
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so is the day of particular mens grace: some have a longer, some have a shorter day;
so is the day of particular men's grace: Some have a longer, Some have a shorter day;
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as we see the natural dayes are not of equal length, some are longer, some are shorter; as we see the natural days Are not of equal length, Some Are longer, Some Are shorter;
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Although every man hath his day, his years, and certain space; yet there is an inequality of continuance of this day in respect of persons:
Although every man hath his day, his Years, and certain Molle; yet there is an inequality of Continuance of this day in respect of Persons:
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but now they are hid from thine eyes, thou art never like to see them more. but now they Are hid from thine eyes, thou art never like to see them more.
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and that Christ may never complain of any of us, as he did of Jerusalem, Oh that thou hadst known in this thy day, the things that belong to thy peace!
and that christ may never complain of any of us, as he did of Jerusalem, O that thou Hadst known in this thy day, the things that belong to thy peace!
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I might, but I shall not insist on this:
I might, but I shall not insist on this:
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God hath assigned to every Nation under Heaven a day, a time, a year of grace and salvation before the judgement day shall come, Matth. 28.19. Go and teach all Nations. Matth. 16.15. Go ye into all the world, and Preach the Gospel to every creature;
God hath assigned to every nation under Heaven a day, a time, a year of grace and salvation before the judgement day shall come, Matthew 28.19. Go and teach all nations. Matthew 16.15. Go you into all the world, and Preach the Gospel to every creature;
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which is to be understood successively, and not at once:
which is to be understood successively, and not At once:
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every Nation hath had, or shall have the golden Scepter of Grace held forth to them;
every nation hath had, or shall have the golden Sceptre of Grace held forth to them;
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all shall have their invitation to come to Christ:
all shall have their invitation to come to christ:
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hence the Gospel is compared to the Sun, which circleth the world, and illigh•eneth it successively,
hence the Gospel is compared to the Sun, which circleth the world, and illigh•eneth it successively,
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and begins in the East, and sets in the West. Many Nations have had their three years of Grace and Salvation:
and begins in the East, and sets in the West. Many nations have had their three Years of Grace and Salvation:
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the Jews had their three years; the Asian Churches had theirs: England hath her three years yet continuing.
the jews had their three Years; the Asian Churches had theirs: England hath her three Years yet Continuing.
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And as Provinces and Nations, so Cities and Towns have their years of Grace: Jerusalem had her day:
And as Provinces and nations, so Cities and Towns have their Years of Grace: Jerusalem had her day:
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Rome, Corinth, Ephesus, had their three years: you of this place have your three years yet continued to you:Room, Corinth, Ephesus, had their three Years: you of this place have your three Years yet continued to you:
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oh that the Lord Christ may not weep and lament over you, as once he did over Jerusalem, Oh that thou hadst known in this thy day the things that belong to thy peace!
o that the Lord christ may not weep and lament over you, as once he did over Jerusalem, O that thou Hadst known in this thy day the things that belong to thy peace!
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but seeing Nations and Congregations are better compared to Vineyards than Trees, the similitude suiteth better to persons, I will speak no more of this.
but seeing nations and Congregations Are better compared to Vineyards than Trees, the similitude suiteth better to Persons, I will speak no more of this.
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God assigneth to every person a space to bring forth fruits of repentance.
God assigneth to every person a Molle to bring forth fruits of Repentance.
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Nemo est cui non fit hora sua, Every man in the Church hath his hour, his three years alloted to him to work out his Salvation, Rev. 2.21. I gave her space to repent, but she repented not: Nemo est cui non fit hora sua, Every man in the Church hath his hour, his three Years allotted to him to work out his Salvation, Rev. 2.21. I gave her Molle to Repent, but she repented not:
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there is not one man standing in Gods Vineyard, but hath a space given him to repent;
there is not one man standing in God's Vineyard, but hath a Molle given him to Repent;
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the wish of my soul is, that it may not be said of any one that heareth me this day, He repented not:
the wish of my soul is, that it may not be said of any one that hears me this day, He repented not:
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he that murmureth at Gods providences disposing of outward things, dishonoureth the faithfulness of God in his promises,
he that murmureth At God's providences disposing of outward things, Dishonors the faithfulness of God in his promises,
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as if he were either unwilling or unable to make good his Word to us:
as if he were either unwilling or unable to make good his Word to us:
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rejoyce as much in having the promises, as you would in the performance of them. One said of Queen Elizabeth, That a Courtier might make a better meal of one good look from her,
rejoice as much in having the promises, as you would in the performance of them. One said of Queen Elizabeth, That a Courtier might make a better meal of one good look from her,
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than of a good gift from some other King. than of a good gift from Some other King.
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More truly may we say of the promises of God, a Christian might make a better meal in a gracious promise,
More truly may we say of the promises of God, a Christian might make a better meal in a gracious promise,
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than on a large gift of his common providence.
than on a large gift of his Common providence.
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How may a Christian in his wants draw contentment from the promise of this life? How may a Christian in his Wants draw contentment from the promise of this life?
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Consider that you have an interest in the promise: your present happiness lies more in promises, than in performances; in reversion, than in possession.
Consider that you have an Interest in the promise: your present happiness lies more in promises, than in performances; in reversion, than in possession.
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2. Consider that the promise is made good in some measure for the present, so far as the wisdom of God judgeth expedient for your greater good:
2. Consider that the promise is made good in Some measure for the present, so Far as the Wisdom of God Judgeth expedient for your greater good:
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what we have for the present, is best for the present: for the promises distill goodness, as the clouds distill Rain, according to Gods ordering:
what we have for the present, is best for the present: for the promises distil Goodness, as the Clouds distil Rain, according to God's ordering:
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when showers are best for us, the promises come down in showers;
when showers Are best for us, the promises come down in showers;
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when drops are more expedient for us, the promises, like clouds, do let fall some drops,
when drops Are more expedient for us, the promises, like Clouds, do let fallen Some drops,
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and are blown over for the present.
and Are blown over for the present.
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3. That such is Gods love and power in effecting the promise, that he can and will in due time perform his word of promise to us;
3. That such is God's love and power in effecting the promise, that he can and will in due time perform his word of promise to us;
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let things go as they list, let all things seem impossible, improbable, yet God can make his word good, and will in due time:
let things go as they list, let all things seem impossible, improbable, yet God can make his word good, and will in due time:
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it was improbable, yea impossible (as to nature) that Abraham should have a child in his old age; yet Rom. 4.18. He believed in hope against hope;
it was improbable, yea impossible (as to nature) that Abraham should have a child in his old age; yet Rom. 4.18. He believed in hope against hope;
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the reason given is, because he was fully perswaded, that what God had promised, he was able to perform:
the reason given is, Because he was Fully persuaded, that what God had promised, he was able to perform:
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God can make his promises break thorow all difficulties; he will make mountains to become vallies before his promises:
God can make his promises break thorough all difficulties; he will make Mountains to become valleys before his promises:
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it is an Atheistical question of unbelievers, Can God prepare a Table in the wilderness? God can, God did:
it is an Atheistical question of unbelievers, Can God prepare a Table in the Wilderness? God can, God did:
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it was Moses 's great sin of unbelief, when he said;
it was Moses is great since of unbelief, when he said;
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and it will cal• the tempests in thy heart.
and it will cal• the tempests in thy heart.
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How ill did th• Lord resent the Israelites murmuring th• the Egyptians had Leeks, Onions, Fles• pots, and they in want!
How ill did th• Lord resent the Israelites murmuring th• the egyptians had Leeks, Onions, Fles• pots, and they in want!
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Must I fetch water out of this Rock? yet Moses, through the power of God, made rivers of water to gush out of a dry Rock:Must I fetch water out of this Rock? yet Moses, through the power of God, made Rivers of water to gush out of a dry Rock:
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he had promis• them a Land flowing with M lk and Hon• they should not envy nor lust after th• Egyptian Flesh pots:
he had promis• them a Land flowing with M Luke and Hon• they should not envy nor lust After th• Egyptian Flesh pots:
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God having pr••mised Heaven and all the good things of the life to come; 'tis a sore provocation to fret at the wickeds having the things of this life.
God having pr••mised Heaven and all the good things of the life to come; it's a soar provocation to fret At the wickeds having the things of this life.
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Having such promises, it should teach every godly man to walk comfortably and chearfully in the world in every state and condition;
Having such promises, it should teach every godly man to walk comfortably and cheerfully in the world in every state and condition;
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let the world see there is much in Gods promises; let the world see that you believe them, that you count them rich possessions;
let the world see there is much in God's promises; let the world see that you believe them, that you count them rich possessions;
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let the world see that a godly man can live as comfortably on the promises of God,
let the world see that a godly man can live as comfortably on the promises of God,
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as the wicked can on all their delicate fare.
as the wicked can on all their delicate fare.
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live then by faith in th•m, till God perform his promises: saith will transubstantiate promise; into the very mercies themselves;
live then by faith in th•m, till God perform his promises: Says will transubstantiate promise; into the very Mercies themselves;
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it w•l• turn want into fulness, poverty into rich•s.
it w•l• turn want into fullness, poverty into rich•s.
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4. Consider much the wisdom of God in taking the fittest times and seasons to perform his promise:
4. Consider much the Wisdom of God in taking the Fittest times and seasons to perform his promise:
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as a word spoken i• season, so a promise performed in season, is like Apples of gold in pictures of silver;
as a word spoken i• season, so a promise performed in season, is like Apples of gold in pictures of silver;
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G•d knoweth the fittest season, we do not; he is optimus opportunitatis arbiter, the only and best Judge of times and seasons.
G•d Knoweth the Fittest season, we do not; he is optimus opportunitatis arbiter, the only and best Judge of times and seasons.
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5. Wait on God till he doth make good his p•omise: it is the proper•y of faith to wait.
5. Wait on God till he does make good his p•omise: it is the proper•y of faith to wait.
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He that believeth will not make hast: Isa. 28 16. will not outrun Gods determinate time, but waiteth till the appointe• time;He that Believeth will not make haste: Isaiah 28 16. will not outrun God's determinate time, but waits till the appointe• time;
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it will earnestly expect, but patiently wait: it is confident, because God hath promised; but will wait, though i• •arry till the appointed time.
it will earnestly expect, but patiently wait: it is confident, Because God hath promised; but will wait, though i• •arry till the appointed time.
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6. By sticking to Gods promise, an• holding to this conclusion; Oh I shall no• want what is good:
6. By sticking to God's promise, an• holding to this conclusion; O I shall no• want what is good:
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Though I want what I would have, I shall have that which is best:
Though I want what I would have, I shall have that which is best:
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though I have not that which is most, it will make a man say with David, The Lord is my Shepherd, therefore I shall not want. Psal. 23.1. and with Paul, He will not leave me, nor forsake me in my wants. Heb. 13.5. 7. By meditating seriously and frequently on the promises of God:
though I have not that which is most, it will make a man say with David, The Lord is my Shepherd, Therefore I shall not want. Psalm 23.1. and with Paul, He will not leave me, nor forsake me in my Wants. Hebrew 13.5. 7. By meditating seriously and frequently on the promises of God:
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As the Mariner at Sea in the night time casteth his eye after the Pole-star to direct him in his passage;
As the Mariner At Sea in the night time Cast his eye After the Polestar to Direct him in his passage;
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so believers in their distress, do cast their thoughts on the promise of God for support:
so believers in their distress, do cast their thoughts on the promise of God for support:
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Meditation on the promise will stay the soul up, and make it to hold up its head above the troubled waters;
Meditation on the promise will stay the soul up, and make it to hold up its head above the troubled waters;
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meditation will suck comfort from the promise, when a man sucks not out all the mercy in the promise. SECT. 2. 2. HAving such promises, oh let the godly beware of fretting at Gods bounty toward the wicked in this life:
meditation will suck Comfort from the promise, when a man sucks not out all the mercy in the promise. SECT. 2. 2. HAving such promises, o let the godly beware of fretting At God's bounty towards the wicked in this life:
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Gods liberal hand to the wicked is an eye-sore to good hearts; many times their eye is evil, because his eye is good;
God's liberal hand to the wicked is an eyesore to good hearts; many times their eye is evil, Because his eye is good;
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and they are apt to murmure, because God giveth to them the penny; as they in the Parable did.
and they Are apt to murmur, Because God gives to them the penny; as they in the Parable did.
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Mat. 2• Oh beware of this evil, seeing you have th• promise of th••e things, and better prom•ses too.Mathew 2• O beware of this evil, seeing you have th• promise of th••e things, and better prom•ses too.
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Y••r k•ow how the Prodiga• Brothe• •••mured at his Father, becau• he killed the s•••ed Calf,
Y••r k•ow how the Prodiga• Brothe• •••mured At his Father, becau• he killed the s•••ed Calf,
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and called for th• Robe and Ring for his Son that was to turned home:
and called for th• Robe and Ring for his Son that was to turned home:
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What said his Father • him? Son, remember thou art ever with m• and all that I have it thine, Luk. 15.30. S• God saith to his people:
What said his Father • him? Son, Remember thou art ever with m• and all that I have it thine, Luk. 15.30. S• God Says to his people:
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Fret not, ce• from murmuring, when you see God g•ving the Ring and the Robe, and the •ted Calf to wicked men:
Fret not, ce• from murmuring, when you see God g•ving the Ring and the Robe, and the •ted Calf to wicked men:
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Son, thou art ••• with me, and all that I have is thine; Gra• and glory is thine, and every good thi•• is thine.Son, thou art ••• with me, and all that I have is thine; Gra• and glory is thine, and every good thi•• is thine.
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Oh therefore, when thy heart begins to murmure at the prosperity • wicked men, think what full, what precio• promises thou hast, remember them, a• think that they are thine,
O Therefore, when thy heart begins to murmur At the Prosperity • wicked men, think what full, what precio• promises thou hast, Remember them, a• think that they Are thine,
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CHAP. XV. SECT. 1. THis may serve as an Use of Admonition to the godly;
CHAP. XV. SECT. 1. THis may serve as an Use of Admonition to the godly;
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you see that you have an interest in all the promises of the present and future life;
you see that you have an Interest in all the promises of the present and future life;
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then be admonished to beware of these evils. 1. Of discontentedness with the present allotment of divine providence:
then be admonished to beware of these evils. 1. Of discontentedness with the present allotment of divine providence:
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Having the promises of this life, murmure not because you have not such a large portion of the good things of this life, as others have;
Having the promises of this life, murmur not Because you have not such a large portion of the good things of this life, as Others have;
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content your selves with the promise of these things:
content your selves with the promise of these things:
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oh methinks the souls immortality should quicken us us to give all diligence and to spend most of our time to the saving of it.
o methinks the Souls immortality should quicken us us to give all diligence and to spend most of our time to the Saving of it.
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IS the soul so pretious, and the losse of it eternally pernitious? then let us all be exhorted to spend more time and labour for the saving our souls:
IS the soul so precious, and the loss of it eternally pernicious? then let us all be exhorted to spend more time and labour for the Saving our Souls:
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CHAP. XV. Another Ʋse of Exhortation.CHAP. XV. another Ʋse of Exhortation.
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as the Apostle exhorts us, to redeem it from our labours, pleasures, profits and sleep, to spend it in working out the salvation of our souls!
as the Apostle exhorts us, to Redeem it from our labours, pleasures, profits and sleep, to spend it in working out the salvation of our Souls!
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But oh how do the generality of men take away time from the soul, to employ it in getting gain!
But o how do the generality of men take away time from the soul, to employ it in getting gain!
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many there are who grudge their so •s one day in a week, one hour in a day,
many there Are who grudge their so •s one day in a Week, one hour in a day,
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and bestow more time and labour in one year on the profits of the world, then they do all their life long in soul-work!
and bestow more time and labour in one year on the profits of the world, then they do all their life long in Soul-work!
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how many put off this work till they have but few hours to live, and not any bodily strength to do the least work of salvation!
how many put off this work till they have but few hours to live, and not any bodily strength to do the least work of salvation!
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3. Consider what slow work-men we are in this great work of salvation of our souls:
3. Consider what slow workmen we Are in this great work of salvation of our Souls:
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our hearts are naturally sluggish, yea naturally opposite to our own happiness, and to the means tending to obtain it:
our hearts Are naturally sluggish, yea naturally opposite to our own happiness, and to the means tending to obtain it:
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the most holy man is too slothful in this great work;
the most holy man is too slothful in this great work;
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the best men have much ado to keep their hearts in holy diligence in the work of saving their souls:
the best men have much ado to keep their hearts in holy diligence in the work of Saving their Souls:
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when they find their spirits most willing, they alwayes find the flesh very weak and backward,
when they find their spirits most willing, they always find the Flesh very weak and backward,
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so that they cannot do the things they would, Gal. 5.17. therefore we had need to take as much time as we can, to bestow on the winning of our souls.
so that they cannot do the things they would, Gal. 5.17. Therefore we had need to take as much time as we can, to bestow on the winning of our Souls.
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4. Consider how God doth earnestly call upon us to work out our salvation, to give diligence to make our calling to salvation sure to us:
4. Consider how God does earnestly call upon us to work out our salvation, to give diligence to make our calling to salvation sure to us:
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work while it is day saith Christ, the night is coming, when no man can work. work while it is day Says christ, the night is coming, when no man can work.
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To day, while it is called to day, harden not your hearts, saith the Holy Ghost, Now is the time, now is the day of salvation. To day, while it is called to day, harden not your hearts, Says the Holy Ghost, Now is the time, now is the day of salvation.
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God would not have us to delay till the next minute; but even while it is called Now, we should work out our salvation:
God would not have us to Delay till the next minute; but even while it is called Now, we should work out our salvation:
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never did any Master call upon his servants more earnestly to do any thing, than God calls upon us to save our souls.
never did any Master call upon his Servants more earnestly to do any thing, than God calls upon us to save our Souls.
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The Rabbin said, Nemo est cui non fit hora. Every man hath his hour: he who overslips it, may never meet with the like hour again.
The Rabbin said, Nemo est cui non fit hora. Every man hath his hour: he who overslips it, may never meet with the like hour again.
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Oh therefore begin this work now without delay: we all resolve to bestow some time on our souls;
O Therefore begin this work now without Delay: we all resolve to bestow Some time on our Souls;
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why not this now? we are sure of this time, we are not certain of to morrow;
why not this now? we Are sure of this time, we Are not certain of to morrow;
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by to morrow this time thou maist be in thy grave, or in bell. At death we will desire longer time for our souls;
by to morrow this time thou Mayest be in thy grave, or in bell. At death we will desire longer time for our Souls;
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tis just with God to deny it then, because we neglect and mispend our present time.
this just with God to deny it then, Because we neglect and misspend our present time.
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When Apelles was asked, why he was so long and accurate in drawing a picture, he answered Aeternitati pingo, I paint to Eternity.
When Apelles was asked, why he was so long and accurate in drawing a picture, he answered Aeternitati pingo, I paint to Eternity.
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What need have we to be long and accurate in soul-work, for we work to eternity!
What need have we to be long and accurate in Soul-work, for we work to eternity!
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we must pray much, for we pray to eternity; we must hear and meditate much, we hear and meditate to eternity;
we must pray much, for we pray to eternity; we must hear and meditate much, we hear and meditate to eternity;
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we must be very accurate in our conversations, for we walk to eternity; our immortal souls must be in weal or woe to eternity.
we must be very accurate in our conversations, for we walk to eternity; our immortal Souls must be in weal or woe to eternity.
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cum redeas potes nòn exire, said Seneca. Oh therefore, what necessity is laid upon us to redeem time, cum redeas potes nòn exire, said Senecca. O Therefore, what necessity is laid upon us to Redeem time,
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our times are known only to God. Tecum cogita, cùm exeas potes nòn redire;
our times Are known only to God. Tecum cogita, cùm exeas potes nòn Redire;
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we know not the day nor the hour when our souls shall be required: it may be this night, it may be this week;
we know not the day nor the hour when our Souls shall be required: it may be this night, it may be this Week;
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how do every one of us hasten to our graves and eternal states? 'tis not only short and swift, but uncertain;
how do every one of us hasten to our graves and Eternal states? it's not only short and swift, but uncertain;
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we have but as it were a day to work for eternity. Our time is not only short, but swift;
we have but as it were a day to work for eternity. Our time is not only short, but swift;
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2. As the work we have to do is great and much, so the time alloted us for this work of salvation is very short;
2. As the work we have to do is great and much, so the time allotted us for this work of salvation is very short;
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therefore much time is required for this work.
Therefore much time is required for this work.
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we must pray continually, we must persevere to the end in all good, if we will be saved;
we must pray continually, we must persevere to the end in all good, if we will be saved;
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but we must serve God in righteousness and holiness all the dayes of our lives:
but we must serve God in righteousness and holiness all the days of our lives:
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a few duties will not do the work, nor diligence for a fit, nor leaving a few sins,
a few duties will not do the work, nor diligence for a fit, nor leaving a few Sins,
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a forsaking of all sin, yea an universal obedience to all Gods commands before we can be saved:
a forsaking of all since, yea an universal Obedience to all God's commands before we can be saved:
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There is much praying, much hearing, meditation, humiliation, examination, much mortification, much striving with our hearts, against our lusts, devils, the world;
There is much praying, much hearing, meditation, humiliation, examination, much mortification, much striving with our hearts, against our Lustiest, Devils, the world;
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or a Christian rich in grace.
or a Christian rich in grace.
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it is not empty wishes, and lazy velleities and sluggish desires that will make a man rich in goods,
it is not empty wishes, and lazy Voluntaries and sluggish Desires that will make a man rich in goods,
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therefore we are commanded to strive, to give diligence, to offer violence to the Kingdom of heaven:
Therefore we Are commanded to strive, to give diligence, to offer violence to the Kingdom of heaven:
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1. Salvation of our souls is a great work: the righteous shall scarcely be saved: it is a work of great difficulty, not an easie work:
1. Salvation of our Souls is a great work: the righteous shall scarcely be saved: it is a work of great difficulty, not an easy work:
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we are slothful workers, our Master calleth earnestly upon us. I will speak to these four particulars.
we Are slothful workers, our Master calls earnestly upon us. I will speak to these four particulars.
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Opus multum, tempus breve, operarii pigri, pater familias urget. We have much work to do, the time is short;Opus multum, Tempus breve, Operarii pigri, pater familias urget. We have much work to do, the time is short;
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canst thou then think that any labour, care, cost, time, is too much that is employed about it? That speech of the Rabbin to his Scholars, shall be mine to you:
Canst thou then think that any labour, care, cost, time, is too much that is employed about it? That speech of the Rabbin to his Scholars, shall be mine to you:
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The soul is made for eternity, and shall abide in blessednesse or misery, when all the profits of the world shall be mouldred into nothing:
The soul is made for eternity, and shall abide in blessedness or misery, when all the profits of the world shall be mouldered into nothing:
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think no time lost, nor labour that is bestowed in gaining this immortal commodity: time is never better spent then in the work of salvation;
think no time lost, nor labour that is bestowed in gaining this immortal commodity: time is never better spent then in the work of salvation;
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every Master calls his servants to account how they have improved what they gave them to improve:
every Master calls his Servants to account how they have improved what they gave them to improve:
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CHAP. XV. THese propositions being spoken of by way of explication, I shall now confirm my Doctrine with Reasons, that God will reckon with us for all the years of grace which pass over our heads.
CHAP. XV. THese propositions being spoken of by Way of explication, I shall now confirm my Doctrine with Reasons, that God will reckon with us for all the Years of grace which pass over our Heads.
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Because they are Talents committed to us to improve to our Masters advantage:
Because they Are Talents committed to us to improve to our Masters advantage:
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God will call all men to account for every Talent they have in their hands, what they have done for the glory of God, for Christ, for their souls.
God will call all men to account for every Talon they have in their hands, what they have done for the glory of God, for christ, for their Souls.
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All our Talents are written down; our using, our abusing them; our improving, our hiding them; our spending, our misspending them:
All our Talents Are written down; our using, our abusing them; our improving, our hiding them; our spending, our misspending them:
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all the times of Gods patience, goodness and long sufferance are written down:
all the times of God's patience, Goodness and long sufferance Are written down:
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all the mercies we have received, all the ordinances of God, all the Sermons we have heard, are written down in the book of Gods remembrance,
all the Mercies we have received, all the ordinances of God, all the Sermons we have herd, Are written down in the book of God's remembrance,
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and in the book of our consciences;
and in the book of our Consciences;
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we shall all be called to give an account, Mat. 25.15, 16, 17, 18, 19. under the Parable of Talents Christ shews us how each man shall render an account of all his Talents.
we shall all be called to give an account, Mathew 25.15, 16, 17, 18, 19. under the Parable of Talents christ shows us how each man shall render an account of all his Talents.
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To some he gave five, to some two, to others but one:
To Some he gave five, to Some two, to Others but one:
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after a long time the Lord of the servants cometh and reckoneth with them, saith the Text. So likewise under the Parable of the unjust steward, Christ sheweth how God will reckon with every man, Luk. 16.1.2. Give an account of thy stewardship, for thou maist be no longer steward:
After a long time the Lord of the Servants comes and Reckoneth with them, Says the Text. So likewise under the Parable of the unjust steward, christ shows how God will reckon with every man, Luk. 16.1.2. Give an account of thy stewardship, for thou Mayest be no longer steward:
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here Christ calls all to give an account of their time, for they shall have time no more to employ:
Here christ calls all to give an account of their time, for they shall have time no more to employ:
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to give an account of their riches and mercies, for they shall enjoy them no more;
to give an account of their riches and Mercies, for they shall enjoy them no more;
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to give an account of the means and seasons of grace, for they shall enjoy them no more.
to give an account of the means and seasons of grace, for they shall enjoy them no more.
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Oh consider, that there are no such Talents, as the time and means of grace are:
O Consider, that there Are no such Talents, as the time and means of grace Are:
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these are mostly to be improved; the mispending of these are most dangerous: men shall give an account, how they have mispent their riches, their honours:
these Are mostly to be improved; the misspending of these Are most dangerous: men shall give an account, how they have Mis-spent their riches, their honours:
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Magistrates shall give an account, Ministers shall give an account, and Masters, all shall give an account for their Talents;
Magistrates shall give an account, Ministers shall give an account, and Masters, all shall give an account for their Talents;
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every one shall come to a strict account for the times and means of grace enjoyed, of Sabbaths, of Ordinances, of Sermons,
every one shall come to a strict account for the times and means of grace enjoyed, of Sabbaths, of Ordinances, of Sermons,
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because these are the best Talents, and the poor as well as the rich have them to bring glory to God, Talents pertaining to the salvation of their souls.
Because these Are the best Talents, and the poor as well as the rich have them to bring glory to God, Talents pertaining to the salvation of their Souls.
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For the greater and cleerer conviction of men;
For the greater and clearer conviction of men;
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how God will stop every mans mouth, and all wicked men shall be NONLATINALPHABET, self-judges, self-condemners, laying all the fault of their condemnation on themselves, acknowledging themselves worthy to become the fuell of hell fire:
how God will stop every men Mouth, and all wicked men shall be, self-judges, self-condemners, laying all the fault of their condemnation on themselves, acknowledging themselves worthy to become the fuel of hell fire:
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when the great God shall say to us, What could I have done more for your conversion and salvation then I have done? I gave you a space to repent, and you repented not;
when the great God shall say to us, What could I have done more for your conversion and salvation then I have done? I gave you a Molle to Repent, and you repented not;
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I gave you a day of grace, and you received my grace in vain; I gave you all means of grace, you had all mine ordinances:
I gave you a day of grace, and you received my grace in vain; I gave you all means of grace, you had all mine ordinances:
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and all means prevailed not with you to look after Holiness; I gave you a day of Salvation, and you would not work out your Salvation,
and all means prevailed not with you to look After Holiness; I gave you a day of Salvation, and you would not work out your Salvation,
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but all the day long did you work out your own damnation:
but all the day long did you work out your own damnation:
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How many Sabbaths did I give you, but you profaned them, you were weary of them? some of them you played away, some you drank away, some you walkt away, some you slept away:
How many Sabbaths did I give you, but you profaned them, you were weary of them? Some of them you played away, Some you drank away, Some you walked away, Some you slept away:
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you neglected to keep them, you would stay away from mine ordinances upon any slight occasion.
you neglected to keep them, you would stay away from mine ordinances upon any slight occasion.
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How many Ministers did I send to you to warn you to repent, and you made light of them and their warning;
How many Ministers did I send to you to warn you to Repent, and you made Light of them and their warning;
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yea, instead of receiving them as my Messengers, you mocked them, despised and misused them!
yea, instead of receiving them as my Messengers, you mocked them, despised and misused them!
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How many of those pretious Sermons that have been Preached to you, have been passed away like tales that are told!
How many of those precious Sermons that have been Preached to you, have been passed away like tales that Are told!
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you have forgotten how many Sermons you have heard, but you shall find them all written on your consciences, and shall remember them all;
you have forgotten how many Sermons you have herd, but you shall find them all written on your Consciences, and shall Remember them all;
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for God will bring all to your remembrance, that at such a Sermon this sin was sharply reproved, at such a Sermon that sin was reproved, my pride, my drunkenness, &c. but I reformed not, repented not, that will be the answer of thy Conscience in that day.
for God will bring all to your remembrance, that At such a Sermon this since was sharply reproved, At such a Sermon that since was reproved, my pride, my Drunkenness, etc. but I reformed not, repented not, that will be the answer of thy Conscience in that day.
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— How many good motions, good purposes, good resolutions did my Spirit stir up in your souls, will the Lord say,
— How many good motions, good Purposes, good resolutions did my Spirit stir up in your Souls, will the Lord say,
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but you soon stifled them, quenched and resisted them! God will not forget, but all shall be objected against you, and you shall remember,
but you soon stifled them, quenched and resisted them! God will not forget, but all shall be objected against you, and you shall Remember,
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how at such a time, in such a place of such a Sermon, you found the spirit of God striving with you, coming powerfully on your hearts;
how At such a time, in such a place of such a Sermon, you found the Spirit of God striving with you, coming powerfully on your hearts;
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but then wilt thou cry out, ah! woe is me, all was in vain:
but then wilt thou cry out, ah! woe is me, all was in vain:
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when this day of reckoning shall come, God will so fully, so clearly convince them, that all condemned malefactors shall cry out to the glory of Gods righteous judgement, that they themselves are the causes of their own eternal perdition:
when this day of reckoning shall come, God will so Fully, so clearly convince them, that all condemned malefactors shall cry out to the glory of God's righteous judgement, that they themselves Are the Causes of their own Eternal perdition:
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then shall we every one say; ah! woe unto me, I have damned my self to these intolerable flames.
then shall we every one say; ah! woe unto me, I have damned my self to these intolerable flames.
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Because God will have Angels and Saints who shall come with him to judge the world, to see that his judgements are righteous, that he doth no iniquity to any soul whom he damns to hell;
Because God will have Angels and Saints who shall come with him to judge the world, to see that his Judgments Are righteous, that he does not iniquity to any soul whom he damns to hell;
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and all shall then approve of his judgement of condemnation of them: then All shall see what a gracious God he was to them:
and all shall then approve of his judgement of condemnation of them: then All shall see what a gracious God he was to them:
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see how much he tendred their salvation, in giving them such a time, such means of conversion and repentance;
see how much he tendered their salvation, in giving them such a time, such means of conversion and Repentance;
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how often he would have gathered them under his wings, but they would not: Then God will say to his chosen people; Oh my Saints!
how often he would have gathered them under his wings, but they would not: Then God will say to his chosen people; O my Saints!
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These men had the same Sabbaths, the same means of grace and conversion that you had;
These men had the same Sabbaths, the same means of grace and conversion that you had;
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they had as long a day of grace as you had;
they had as long a day of grace as you had;
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what I did for you, I did for them in an external way, and yet they repented not:
what I did for you, I did for them in an external Way, and yet they repented not:
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therefore be ye judges O my dear Children, whether their destruction be not from themselves.
Therefore be you judges Oh my dear Children, whither their destruction be not from themselves.
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ye• let them know, that the day is coming • wherein all the threatnings shall be mad• good;
ye• let them know, that the day is coming • wherein all the threatenings shall be mad• good;
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none but God knoweth how rich, how happy you are.
none but God Knoweth how rich, how happy you Are.
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O fortunati bona fi sua norint! O happy Saints, did you know your goods, the end of your wealth!O fortunati Bona Fi sua norint! Oh happy Saints, did you know your goods, the end of your wealth!
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they are rich in poverty, happy in misery; they are honourable in contempt and reproaches; they are happy living, happy dying, happy dead because of these promises;
they Are rich in poverty, happy in misery; they Are honourable in contempt and Reproaches; they Are happy living, happy dying, happy dead Because of these promises;
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What if they have nothing but hunger and nakedness, famine, contempt and reproach, yet they have the sure promise of Heaven;
What if they have nothing but hunger and nakedness, famine, contempt and reproach, yet they have the sure promise of Heaven;
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Godly me• their worst condition, are better • the greatest wicked man on earth.
Godly me• their worst condition, Are better • the greatest wicked man on earth.
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for they have the promises of it, a• all Gods promises are most sure and c•tain, and shall he fulfill•d:
for they have the promises of it, a• all God's promises Are most sure and c•tain, and shall he fulfill•d:
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this is not the one b• of their happiness; they are sure of He•ven; as sure •s Heaven is, they are sure • it;
this is not the one b• of their happiness; they Are sure of He•ven; as sure •s Heaven is, they Are sure • it;
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Admire then the blessed state of go• men, because they are sure of every go• thing in th•s life;
Admire then the blessed state of go• men, Because they Are sure of every go• thing in th•s life;
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havi• no promise, he shall never obtain a• mercy at all.
havi• no promise, he shall never obtain a• mercy At all.
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he hath not promise of mercy; and having no pr•mise, he hath no hope of mercy;
he hath not promise of mercy; and having no pr•mise, he hath no hope of mercy;
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God • true in both, faithful in both, just • both, and powerful to perform bot• What will wicked men do? Where w• the ungodly man appear in the day o• executing threatnings!
God • true in both, faithful in both, just • both, and powerful to perform bot• What will wicked men do? Where w• the ungodly man appear in the day o• executing threatenings!
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As all promises shall be fu•filled, so all threatnings:
As all promises shall be fu•filled, so all threatenings:
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and what evi• God hath laid up in the treasury of b• wrath, in Hell, shall be their portio• for ever:
and what evi• God hath laid up in the treasury of b• wrath, in Hell, shall be their portio• for ever:
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all the curses and woes shall ligh• on them; all the plagues of the might• God shall fall upon them;
all the curses and woes shall ligh• on them; all the plagues of the might• God shall fallen upon them;
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however the long-sufferance and goodness of God may for a while hold off the execution of all the tempora• judgments threatned against them;
however the long-sufferance and Goodness of God may for a while hold off the execution of all the tempora• Judgments threatened against them;
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they have all the threatnings of the life that now is, and of the death which is to come:
they have all the threatenings of the life that now is, and of the death which is to come:
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yet they are the men of Gods curse;
yet they Are the men of God's curse;
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let them take their fill of this worlds profits and pleasures, and live as gloriously every day, as the Sun shineth;
let them take their fill of this world's profits and pleasures, and live as gloriously every day, as the Sun shines;
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CHAP. XVI. HEnce we may see in what a sad condition all ungodly men are; let them sl ght, oppose, scoff at Godliness in others;
CHAP. XVI. HEnce we may see in what a sad condition all ungodly men Are; let them sl ght, oppose, scoff At Godliness in Others;
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If your houses be on fire, you will strive to save your selves, your children, your plate, your money, your evidences, let the lumber be burnt:
If your houses be on fire, you will strive to save your selves, your children, your plate, your money, your evidences, let the lumber be burned:
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oh save this peerless Jewel, thine immortal soul, whatsoever becomes of thy name, goods, lands, livings, wife, children, body, life and all.
o save this peerless Jewel, thine immortal soul, whatsoever becomes of thy name, goods, Lands, livings, wife, children, body, life and all.
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IT should learn us all in perillous times of the Church, to take more care of securing our souls before all things whatsoever;
IT should Learn us all in perilous times of the Church, to take more care of securing our Souls before all things whatsoever;
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let all things go, how pretious soever and dear they are to thee, yet let them go:
let all things go, how precious soever and dear they Are to thee, yet let them go:
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if thy soul or relations, if thy soul or honours, if thy soul or life must go, be sure to keep thy soul, secure that from losing;
if thy soul or relations, if thy soul or honours, if thy soul or life must go, be sure to keep thy soul, secure that from losing;
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Keep thy soul with all diligence, Prov 4.23. if soul or estate must go, keep thy soul with all diligence, let estate go:
Keep thy soul with all diligence, Curae 4.23. if soul or estate must go, keep thy soul with all diligence, let estate go:
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he will give you in exchange for your lost Lands and Livings the Kingdom of Heaven:
he will give you in exchange for your lost Lands and Livings the Kingdom of Heaven:
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he will give you grace, comfort, support, in exchange for your lost •state;
he will give you grace, Comfort, support, in exchange for your lost •state;
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let not the fear of losing our estates, liberties, lives, make us expose our souls to losing or saving them.
let not the Fear of losing our estates, Liberties, lives, make us expose our Souls to losing or Saving them.
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but if the soul be lost, what shall we give in exchange for our souls? God can, God will repair all our losses for Christ an hundred fold:
but if the soul be lost, what shall we give in exchange for our Souls? God can, God will repair all our losses for christ an hundred fold:
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but if the soul be lost, we lose a good God, and a good Kingdom. 2. Because there are things to be given in exchange for other things we lose;
but if the soul be lost, we loose a good God, and a good Kingdom. 2. Because there Are things to be given in exchange for other things we loose;
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if the soul be saved, we shall have a good God, a good Saviour, a good Kingdom, we shall have those immense treasures of Goodness which God hath prepared in Heaven;
if the soul be saved, we shall have a good God, a good Saviour, a good Kingdom, we shall have those immense treasures of goodness which God hath prepared in Heaven;
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and if the soul be lost all is lost, and we are undone for ever and ever;
and if the soul be lost all is lost, and we Are undone for ever and ever;
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CHAP. XVI. An Ʋse of Exhortation.CHAP. XVI. an Ʋse of Exhortation.
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There is great reason why we should especially look to the salvation of our souls. 1. Because if we save the soul, we save all from being lost;
There is great reason why we should especially look to the salvation of our Souls. 1. Because if we save the soul, we save all from being lost;
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I have enough, may a Christian say in his greatest losses for Christ and his Gospel.
I have enough, may a Christian say in his greatest losses for christ and his Gospel.
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Joseph my son is yet alive, it is enough, said Jacob: my soul is safe, my conscience is preserved, it is enough;Joseph my son is yet alive, it is enough, said Jacob: my soul is safe, my conscience is preserved, it is enough;
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if the conscience doth not suffer shipwrack, is is no matter if the ship be split.
if the conscience does not suffer shipwreck, is is no matter if the ship be split.
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When Hannah was mourning for a Son, Elkanah said to her, Am not I better to thee than ten Sons? 1 Sam. 1. Is not God better to us than ten thousands of relations? Yea, thy very soul saith to thee, Oh save me, save me,
When Hannah was mourning for a Son, Elkanah said to her, Am not I better to thee than ten Sons? 1 Sam. 1. Is not God better to us than ten thousands of relations? Yea, thy very soul Says to thee, O save me, save me,
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save the Jewel, whatever becometh of the Cabinet;
save the Jewel, whatever Becometh of the Cabinet;
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for my salvation is better than the salvation of ten thousands of Lands and Livings; yea, than ten thousands of mortal lives!
for my salvation is better than the salvation of ten thousands of Lands and Livings; yea, than ten thousands of Mortal lives!
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he will give you himself in exchange for your lost relations; he will be better to you than an hundred Fa•hers, Mothers, Brothers, Sisters, Children.
he will give you himself in exchange for your lost relations; he will be better to you than an hundred Fa•hers, Mother's, Brother's, Sisters, Children.
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as the fishes that are taken in a net, and as Birds caught in a snare,
as the Fish that Are taken in a net, and as Birds caught in a snare,
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so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them. so Are the Sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falls suddenly upon them.
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CHAP. XVI. SECT. 1.
CHAP. XVI. SECT. 1.
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WIll God reckon with us for all the dayes and years of grace and salvation we have had? oh then let us all be exhorted to deferr and put off repentance no longer,
WIll God reckon with us for all the days and Years of grace and salvation we have had? o then let us all be exhorted to defer and put off Repentance no longer,
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but to day, while it is called to day, humble your selves under the mighty means of grace,
but to day, while it is called to day, humble your selves under the mighty means of grace,
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and bring forth fruits meet for repentance;
and bring forth fruits meet for Repentance;
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lift up the doors of your hearts, that the King of glorious state may come in, bringing salvation.
lift up the doors of your hearts, that the King of glorious state may come in, bringing salvation.
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Whiles God offereth Salvation, receive it; Gods time of offering, is our time of receiving: while God warns you to repent, see that you do repent, delayes are dangerous;
While God Offereth Salvation, receive it; God's time of offering, is our time of receiving: while God warns you to Repent, see that you do Repent, delays Are dangerous;
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it hardens you more and more, and shuts you up in greater impenitency; take Gods counsel, despise not his reproofs;
it hardens you more and more, and shuts you up in greater impenitency; take God's counsel, despise not his reproofs;
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let every one of us press our backward hearts with these following considerations.
let every one of us press our backward hearts with these following considerations.
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1. Consider how long we have stood in the Vineyard of the Lord barren and fruitless:
1. Consider how long we have stood in the Vineyard of the Lord barren and fruitless:
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he hath come for many years (perhaps these ten, twenty, thirty, forty years) seeking fruit, and he hath found none;
he hath come for many Years (perhaps these ten, twenty, thirty, forty Years) seeking fruit, and he hath found none;
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say to thy self, tis time now for me to bring forth fruit: now it is high time for me to repen•.
say to thy self, this time now for me to bring forth fruit: now it is high time for me to repen•.
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2. Consider what a shameful thing it is to •and in Gods Vineyard so long as many of you have been,
2. Consider what a shameful thing it is to •and in God's Vineyard so long as many of you have been,
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and to have done God no better service then you have done: say ye •ow to your selves, ah!
and to have done God no better service then you have done: say you •ow to your selves, ah!
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I have lived •ese twenty or forty years and more, and •ave grieved my God, serving my base •sts,
I have lived •ese twenty or forty Years and more, and •ave grieved my God, serving my base •sts,
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and bring forth fruits un•o him? Is not God a better Master than •sts and Devils are? Can they reward me •ith Heaven as God can?
and bring forth fruits un•o him? Is not God a better Master than •sts and Devils Are? Can they reward me •ith Heaven as God can?
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3. We all resolve to bring forth fruit •me time or other: there is not a man •t is resolved to repent some time or •ther:
3. We all resolve to bring forth fruit •me time or other: there is not a man •t is resolved to Repent Some time or •ther:
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you all resolve to seek God, to •ek for mercy: some time must be set part for it:
you all resolve to seek God, to •ek for mercy: Some time must be Set part for it:
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Then do it now, to day while • is called to day: There is no time yours •t the present:
Then do it now, to day while • is called to day: There is no time yours •t the present:
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the time past is irrecove•bly gone: the time to come is uncertain: •o can tell what to morrow will bring •rth? perhaps death, damnation:
the time passed is irrecove•bly gone: the time to come is uncertain: •o can tell what to morrow will bring •rth? perhaps death, damnation:
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only •e time present is your time: this hour •thine: let this very Sermon, this very Exhortation move thee to bring forth fruits to day.
only •e time present is your time: this hour •thine: let this very Sermon, this very Exhortation move thee to bring forth fruits to day.
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4. Consider that every thing is on the wing;
4. Consider that every thing is on the wing;
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grace is on the wing, mercy is on the wing, the Gospel is on the wing, thy time is on the wing;
grace is on the wing, mercy is on the wing, the Gospel is on the wing, thy time is on the wing;
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and if once they fly away, they like the Raven will never return more into your Ark;
and if once they fly away, they like the Raven will never return more into your Ark;
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we do not know how suddenly they will take their wings and fly away;
we do not know how suddenly they will take their wings and fly away;
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our times are in Gods hand, and when he lifts up his hand, and saith, Time shall be no more,
our times Are in God's hand, and when he lifts up his hand, and Says, Time shall be no more,
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then the time of grace, of mercy, of repentance shall be no more;
then the time of grace, of mercy, of Repentance shall be no more;
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then you m•y begg, call, cry, weep, wring your hands, and be ready to offer a thousand rivers of oyl,
then you m•y beg, call, cry, weep, wring your hands, and be ready to offer a thousand Rivers of oil,
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and have done no service for God! •all not I now serve him? Shall not I •ow live to him,
and have done no service for God! •all not I now serve him? Shall not I •ow live to him,
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and the cattle on a thousand hills to redeem these times, but then you cannot, you shall not have them.
and the cattle on a thousand hills to Redeem these times, but then you cannot, you shall not have them.
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5. Consider that account must be given;
5. Consider that account must be given;
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but oh it is impossible for any man to give up his account with joy, that shall let it go without doing God service,
but o it is impossible for any man to give up his account with joy, that shall let it go without doing God service,
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and bringing forth fruit to his glory, and the salvation of his own soul.
and bringing forth fruit to his glory, and the salvation of his own soul.
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Shame, confusion and horrour will fall in such abundance on thee, O negligent soul, when thou shalt be brought to an account;
Shame, confusion and horror will fallen in such abundance on thee, Oh negligent soul, when thou shalt be brought to an account;
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then will thy mouth be stopped, when God shall put thy soul to this question:
then will thy Mouth be stopped, when God shall put thy soul to this question:
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How hast thou spent the three years of grace and salvation which I gave thee to bring forth fruit? no profane person can speak one word in excuse of himself.
How hast thou spent the three Years of grace and salvation which I gave thee to bring forth fruit? no profane person can speak one word in excuse of himself.
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6. Nothwithstanding your unfruitfulness to this day, yet if you will now bring forth fruit unto God,
6. Notwithstanding your unfruitfulness to this day, yet if you will now bring forth fruit unto God,
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and glorifie him by your repenting and believing, the Lord will never upbraid you with all your former unfruitfulness,
and Glorify him by your repenting and believing, the Lord will never upbraid you with all your former unfruitfulness,
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but pardon all, embrace you, love and reward you, as if you had been fruitful from the first day of your being planted in his Vineyard to this hour.
but pardon all, embrace you, love and reward you, as if you had been fruitful from the First day of your being planted in his Vineyard to this hour.
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You know the Parable of the labourers in Gods Vineyard;
You know the Parable of the labourers in God's Vineyard;
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those that came in and laboured in his Vineyard about the eleventh hour of the day, received equal reward with them that came in the third hour,
those that Come in and laboured in his Vineyard about the eleventh hour of the day, received equal reward with them that Come in the third hour,
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and laboured all the day besides in it.
and laboured all the day beside in it.
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This may be an use of terrour to all those who willingly and wilfully mispend their dayes and years of grace,
This may be an use of terror to all those who willingly and wilfully misspend their days and Years of grace,
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and still please themselves in bringing forth wild grapes, to live in the customary pract ce of known sins;
and still please themselves in bringing forth wild grapes, to live in the customary pract ce of known Sins;
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what ailes you that ye thus madly fit your selves for fuell for hell? What have ye no desires of Salvation? have ye no care of your souls? What do you scorn Heaven and happiness!
what ails you that you thus madly fit your selves for fuel for hell? What have you no Desires of Salvation? have you no care of your Souls? What do you scorn Heaven and happiness!
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What! is sin better then grace, that you will bring forth the unfruitful works of darkness? What is damnation better then salvation? are lusts better then God that you neglect him? if ever any shall call to rocks and mountains to cover them from the presence of Christ to whom they shall render an account, these are the men:
What! is since better then grace, that you will bring forth the unfruitful works of darkness? What is damnation better then salvation? Are Lustiest better then God that you neglect him? if ever any shall call to Rocks and Mountains to cover them from the presence of christ to whom they shall render an account, these Are the men:
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these are the dry trees which shall burn in Hell most fiercely. SECT. 2.
these Are the dry trees which shall burn in Hell most fiercely. SECT. 2.
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I Shall conclude with this Use of Instruction to you, that there are four times which God reckons upon,
I Shall conclude with this Use of Instruction to you, that there Are four times which God reckons upon,
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and will reckon with us for them. 1. His Sabbaths:
and will reckon with us for them. 1. His Sabbaths:
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the one day of every seven of our lives, the day which he hath commanded every one to keep •••y, a day sanctified and blessed for the carrying on the work of salvation:
the one day of every seven of our lives, the day which he hath commanded every one to keep •••y, a day sanctified and blessed for the carrying on the work of salvation:
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Be ye assured O prophane Sabbath-breakers, that God will bring every man to give answer for the breach of it, for the neglect of it:
Be you assured Oh profane Sabbath breakers, that God will bring every man to give answer for the breach of it, for the neglect of it:
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a natural conscience cannot deny, but God will call him to an account for murder, theft, adultery,
a natural conscience cannot deny, but God will call him to an account for murder, theft, adultery,
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because they are the violations of his commands:
Because they Are the violations of his commands:
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Is not the Sabbaths sanctifying, his Commandment as well as the rest of the Commandments?
Is not the Sabbaths sanctifying, his Commandment as well as the rest of the commandments?
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2. Every opportunity put into our hands of hearing the word of grace and salvation must be reckoned for;
2. Every opportunity put into our hands of hearing the word of grace and salvation must be reckoned for;
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because then God holds forth the golden Scepter of grace;
Because then God holds forth the golden Sceptre of grace;
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if Ministers are to preach in season and out of season, you must then hear them:
if Ministers Are to preach in season and out of season, you must then hear them:
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Every opportunity of hearing a Sermon is a time wherein God may be found, wherein he calleth us to him:
Every opportunity of hearing a Sermon is a time wherein God may be found, wherein he calls us to him:
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when soever God is calling from heaven, be thou swift to hear:
when soever God is calling from heaven, be thou swift to hear:
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when God holdeth forth his hand, do not thou (as sluggards) fold thine arms in thy bosome.
when God holds forth his hand, do not thou (as sluggards) fold thine arms in thy bosom.
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3. Those dayes and times wherein you experimentally feel the word and spirit of God:
3. Those days and times wherein you experimentally feel the word and Spirit of God:
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then it is an high time to improve, when the word of God cometh to thee in power and demonstration of the Spirit,
then it is an high time to improve, when the word of God comes to thee in power and demonstration of the Spirit,
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then is a time for thee to demonstrate thy repentance:
then is a time for thee to demonstrate thy Repentance:
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we may say of such a time as Jacob of his dream, Surely the Lord was in this place, in this Sermon;
we may say of such a time as Jacob of his dream, Surely the Lord was in this place, in this Sermon;
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but woe is me, I was not aware of it! God will reckon with men for neglecting such great opportunities of salvation.
but woe is me, I was not aware of it! God will reckon with men for neglecting such great opportunities of salvation.
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4. Those times when thou findest thy heart in a melting, purposing, and yielding frame: Oh strike while thy Iron heart is thus made hot!
4. Those times when thou Findest thy heart in a melting, purposing, and yielding frame: O strike while thy Iron heart is thus made hight!
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such a moment and time is better then a thousand other dayes wherein thou hearest the word,
such a moment and time is better then a thousand other days wherein thou Hearst the word,
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but thy heart is not moved; the wisdom of Christians lies in observing and improving these opportunities:
but thy heart is not moved; the Wisdom of Christians lies in observing and improving these opportunities:
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the not observing them brings oftentimes destruction on mens souls:
the not observing them brings oftentimes destruction on men's Souls:
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it is for a lamentation, that men make no use of such seasons of salvation, Eccles. 9.12. For man knoweth not his time;
it is for a lamentation, that men make no use of such seasons of salvation, Eccles. 9.12. For man Knoweth not his time;
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ye have curam animarum, the cure of souls:
you have curam animarum, the cure of Souls:
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it is a sin of the greatest magnitude to betray the souls of those committed to your charge;
it is a since of the greatest magnitude to betray the Souls of those committed to your charge;
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no murder like the murdering of souls; no blood cryes louder to Heaven for vengeance, than the blood of pretious souls:
no murder like the murdering of Souls; no blood cries Louder to Heaven for vengeance, than the blood of precious Souls:
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Ministers must give an account for their peoples souls:
Ministers must give an account for their peoples Souls:
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Oh how will the guilt of soul destroying flash whole Hells of fire into the faces of soul-murdering Ministers!
O how will the guilt of soul destroying flash Whole Hells of fire into the faces of Soul-murdering Ministers!
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1. Of ignorant Ministers, that are blind guides, leading many blind souls into the pit of destruction:
1. Of ignorant Ministers, that Are blind guides, leading many blind Souls into the pit of destruction:
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woe to the people that have an ignorant Minister placed over them: Ministers are called Seers and Watchmen:
woe to the people that have an ignorant Minister placed over them: Ministers Are called Seers and Watchmen:
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How can blind men watch over peoples souls? 2. Of pr•phane Ministers:
How can blind men watch over peoples Souls? 2. Of pr•phane Ministers:
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Where will such Ministers appear, when God shall bring them to give an account of the souls of their flock, who destroy not only their own,
Where will such Ministers appear, when God shall bring them to give an account of the Souls of their flock, who destroy not only their own,
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but the souls of others by their wicked examples? How do drunken Ministers hearten the wicked in sin to their eternal destruction!
but the Souls of Others by their wicked Examples? How do drunken Ministers hearten the wicked in since to their Eternal destruction!
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woe to the flock when such prophane Ministers are set over them! 3. Of lazy Ministers:
woe to the flock when such profane Ministers Are Set over them! 3. Of lazy Ministers:
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What will become of such Ministers, whose idleness starves the pretious souls committed to their charge!
What will become of such Ministers, whose idleness starves the precious Souls committed to their charge!
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O ye Congregations, pray ye fervently, that you may have Pastors after Gods own heart.
O you Congregations, pray you fervently, that you may have Pastors After God's own heart.
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II. Let me speak to the people, Attend ye on the Ministry of the Word, the power of God to the salvation of your souls:
II Let me speak to the people, Attend you on the Ministry of the Word, the power of God to the salvation of your Souls:
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Receive ye with meekness the ingrafted Word of God, which is able to save your souls: Receive you with meekness the ingrafted Word of God, which is able to save your Souls:
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if thy soul be pretious, thou wilt prize the means of salvation:
if thy soul be precious, thou wilt prize the means of salvation:
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the reason why men despise the word of salvation, is because they despise their own souls. SECT. 3.
the reason why men despise the word of salvation, is Because they despise their own Souls. SECT. 3.
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WOE to such, who being put in mind of saving their souls, who are told again and again, that it is the unum necessarium of every man, who are forewarned of the damnation of Hell, who have the way of salvation made known to them,
WOE to such, who being put in mind of Saving their Souls, who Are told again and again, that it is the Unum Necessary of every man, who Are forewarned of the damnation of Hell, who have the Way of salvation made known to them,
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yet willingly and wilfully neglect their own souls, the day, the means of salvation; yea Christ himself the only Saviour of souls.
yet willingly and wilfully neglect their own Souls, the day, the means of salvation; yea christ himself the only Saviour of Souls.
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The loss of any soul without the Church, is terrible:
The loss of any soul without the Church, is terrible:
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'tis pity that such creatures, capable of eternal Blessedness, should be the subjects and objects of everlasting misery:
it's pity that such creatures, capable of Eternal Blessedness, should be the subject's and objects of everlasting misery:
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but the loss of our souls will be more intolerable, than the loss of other souls.
but the loss of our Souls will be more intolerable, than the loss of other Souls.
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The Gospel of salvation which we have disobeyed; the grace and mercy of God offered to us, which we have slighted;
The Gospel of salvation which we have disobeyed; the grace and mercy of God offered to us, which we have slighted;
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all the Sermons we have heard, all the convictions, all the motions of the spirit; God and Christ as Redeemer and Saviour, and the Spirit of Sanctification;
all the Sermons we have herd, all the convictions, all the motions of the Spirit; God and christ as Redeemer and Saviour, and the Spirit of Sanctification;
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yea all Ordinances, Word and Sacraments, will aggravate the loss of our souls. No fire so fierce as when Oyl, Wine or Vinegar is cast on it:
yea all Ordinances, Word and Sacraments, will aggravate the loss of our Souls. No fire so fierce as when Oil, Wine or Vinegar is cast on it:
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no Hell so hot, as that which the grace of God, the love of a Saviour, Mercy and Ordinances shall heat:
no Hell so hight, as that which the grace of God, the love of a Saviour, Mercy and Ordinances shall heat:
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it will be far more tolerable for all other souls, than for those that are lost under the means of salvation.
it will be Far more tolerable for all other Souls, than for those that Are lost under the means of salvation.
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1. Let Ministers be faithful and diligent in breaking the bread of life, in feeding people with the knowledge of the way to salvation;
1. Let Ministers be faithful and diligent in breaking the bred of life, in feeding people with the knowledge of the Way to salvation;
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he was the cause of my damnation, saith the other, Oh the Devils come and torment him! SECT. 2. LEt me now address my self both to Ministers and People.
he was the cause of my damnation, Says the other, O the Devils come and torment him! SECT. 2. LEt me now address my self both to Ministers and People.
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how will these men curse one another in Hell, and cry to God for vengeance upon one anothers soul!
how will these men curse one Another in Hell, and cry to God for vengeance upon one another's soul!
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If this be our duty, where then shall those men appear, that promote one anothers souls damnation, by evil counsels, by evil examples, by tempting one another to sin, by encouraging one another in evil, by keeping vain and evil company!
If this be our duty, where then shall those men appear, that promote one another's Souls damnation, by evil Counsels, by evil Examples, by tempting one Another to since, by encouraging one Another in evil, by keeping vain and evil company!
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Come, let us go unto the house of the Lord, he will teach us the way to salvation:
Come, let us go unto the house of the Lord, he will teach us the Way to salvation:
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let us reprove one another, that we may save one anothers souls; let us provoke one another to holiness: let us exhort one another;
let us reprove one Another, that we may save one another's Souls; let us provoke one Another to holiness: let us exhort one Another;
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Oh therefore let us be perswaded to pray for one anothers souls conversion and salvation: let us counsel one another to save one anothers souls:
O Therefore let us be persuaded to pray for one another's Souls conversion and salvation: let us counsel one Another to save one another's Souls:
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he that considereth what the loss of a soul is, cannot but do what he can to save souls.
he that Considereth what the loss of a soul is, cannot but doe what he can to save Souls.
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Men have not compassion of the souls of others, that are regardless of their own souls:
Men have not compassion of the Souls of Others, that Are regardless of their own Souls:
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he that is afraid of the fire of Hell, will, as St. Jude saith, pull others out of the fire:
he that is afraid of the fire of Hell, will, as Saint U^de Says, pull Others out of the fire:
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Yea, that man that pitieth his own soul, will pity the souls of others; he that endeavours his own salvation, will promote the salvation of others;
Yea, that man that Pitieth his own soul, will pity the Souls of Others; he that endeavours his own salvation, will promote the salvation of Others;
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He that winneth souls, is wise, saith Solomon. Prov. 7.11. They that turn souls to righteousness, shall shine like Stars for ever and ever. Dan. 12.3.He that wins Souls, is wise, Says Solomon. Curae 7.11. They that turn Souls to righteousness, shall shine like Stars for ever and ever. Dan. 12.3.
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let Husbands and Wives promote the salvation of one anothers souls. God, Christ, Angels, do take pity on our souls, let us also pity them:
let Husbands and Wives promote the salvation of one another's Souls. God, christ, Angels, do take pity on our Souls, let us also pity them:
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CHAP. XVII. SECT. I. IS the salvation of souls the best gain, and the loss of souls the saddest loss? hence let us be exhorted to take compassion of the souls of others, to use our best indeavours in our stations to promote the salvation of the souls of others:
CHAP. XVII. SECT. I. IS the salvation of Souls the best gain, and the loss of Souls the Saddest loss? hence let us be exhorted to take compassion of the Souls of Others, to use our best endeavours in our stations to promote the salvation of the Souls of Others:
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preach in season, and out of season, that the souls of people may not be lost, Oh that many souls may bless God for you, and bless you also:
preach in season, and out of season, that the Souls of people may not be lost, O that many Souls may bless God for you, and bless you also:
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lay out your talents for the salvation of poor souls:
lay out your Talents for the salvation of poor Souls:
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Behold and Wonder, Behold and be Asto•ished, that a figg tree of my own plant•ng in my own Vineyard, should not bring •orth fruit for these three years!
Behold and Wonder, Behold and be Asto•ished, that a fig tree of my own plant•ng in my own Vineyard, should not bring •orth fruit for these three Years!
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Oh ye men that can hear, do ye therefore hear what the Lord saith.
O you men that can hear, do you Therefore hear what the Lord Says.
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it is as if he should say: All creatures if they could, would hearken unto me: it is as if he should say: All creatures if they could, would harken unto me:
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3. By the Tragical exclamations (so Ʋrsin calls them) God would draw us to give more attention to his exhortations and invitations to repentance:
3. By the Tragical exclamations (so Ʋrsin calls them) God would draw us to give more attention to his exhortations and invitations to Repentance:
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2. To shew to us, that all creatures which according to their manner are ready to hear and obey the commands of God, shall one day be so many witnesses against men that will not obey his commands to repent, Deut. 4.6. I call heaven and earth to witness against you.
2. To show to us, that all creatures which according to their manner Are ready to hear and obey the commands of God, shall one day be so many Witnesses against men that will not obey his commands to Repent, Deuteronomy 4.6. I call heaven and earth to witness against you.
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inanimate creatures are more ready to hear the will of God, then men are to hearken to his invitations to repentance.
inanimate creatures Are more ready to hear the will of God, then men Are to harken to his invitations to Repentance.
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For these Reasons God summoneth his creatures to hearken. 1. Because hereby God declareth the deafness of men:
For these Reasons God summoneth his creatures to harken. 1. Because hereby God Declareth the deafness of men:
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they know their Master, yet my people do not know me their God; they neither love me, fear me, nor obey me, they are full of all wickedness.
they know their Master, yet my people do not know me their God; they neither love me, Fear me, nor obey me, they Are full of all wickedness.
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they have had all means of knowledge, yet they are more brutish, and more void of understanding then the Oxe or Asse, which are of all creatures the dullest;
they have had all means of knowledge, yet they Are more brutish, and more void of understanding then the Ox or Ass, which Are of all creatures the dullest;
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I have been a tender Father to them, and have done what a good Father can do for them, yet they rebell against me:
I have been a tender Father to them, and have done what a good Father can do for them, yet they rebel against me:
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O earth and all creatures therein, be astonished at this people:
Oh earth and all creatures therein, be astonished At this people:
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Ah sinful Nation, a people laden with iniquity! as if he had said: O ye Heavens, and all ye glorious creatures:Ah sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity! as if he had said: Oh you Heavens, and all you glorious creatures:
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the Oxe knoweth his Owner, and the Asse his Masters Crib, but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider:
the Ox Knoweth his Owner, and the Ass his Masters Crib, but Israel does not know, my people does not Consider:
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and they have rebelled against me:
and they have rebelled against me:
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What is the thing that God summons heaven and earth to hearken to? The Lord hath spoken, I have nourished and brought up children,
What is the thing that God summons heaven and earth to harken to? The Lord hath spoken, I have nourished and brought up children,
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It is an usual thing in Scripture to call to heaven and earth to be astonished at the wickedness of men, Isa. 1.2. Hear O Heavens, and give ear O Earth:
It is an usual thing in Scripture to call to heaven and earth to be astonished At the wickedness of men, Isaiah 1.2. Hear Oh Heavens, and give ear Oh Earth:
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sometimes Christ was grieved and angry at the hardness and unbelief of men under the means of grace.
sometime christ was grieved and angry At the hardness and unbelief of men under the means of grace.
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albeit they had such marvellous means of faith, yet they believed not, therefore Christ marvelled at their unbelief:
albeit they had such marvellous means of faith, yet they believed not, Therefore christ marveled At their unbelief:
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for these very men were astonished at his wisdom which they heard, and at his mighty works which he had done:
for these very men were astonished At his Wisdom which they herd, and At his mighty works which he had done:
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We find Christ sometime marvelling at the unbelief of men, Mark 6.6. He marvelled because of their unbelief;
We find christ sometime marvelling At the unbelief of men, Mark 6.6. He marveled Because of their unbelief;
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That it will astonish any man who shall seriously consider what means of conversion wicked men have, that yet they continue impenitently wicked under all means. That it will astonish any man who shall seriously Consider what means of conversion wicked men have, that yet they continue impenitently wicked under all means.
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that •en planted in my Church, that have such •eans of grace and repentance should continue for so many years graceless and impenitent! Hence then I note;
that •en planted in my Church, that have such •eans of grace and Repentance should continue for so many Years graceless and impenitent! Hence then I note;
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CHAP. XVII. THE next Doctrine which offereth it self to our sad consideration, shall be drawn from this word of admiration, Behold: ] as who should say:
CHAP. XVII. THE next Doctrine which Offereth it self to our sad consideration, shall be drawn from this word of admiration, Behold: ] as who should say:
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behold and wonder at it, O heavens, O earth: the Ninevites hearing but one Sermon calling them to repentance, they repented:
behold and wonder At it, Oh heavens, Oh earth: the Ninevites hearing but one Sermon calling them to Repentance, they repented:
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but here are men who have heard hundreds, some thousands of Sermons warning them to repent,
but Here Are men who have herd hundreds, Some thousands of Sermons warning them to Repent,
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and yet behold they repent not!
and yet behold they Repent not!
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4. Is it not marvellous to behold men go on in impenitency against many evident and strong convictions that they must repent!
4. Is it not marvellous to behold men go on in impenitency against many evident and strong convictions that they must Repent!
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there is scarce a man that liveth under the means of grace, and is invited to repent,
there is scarce a man that lives under the means of grace, and is invited to Repent,
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but knows it is his duty, that he must repent of his sins and amend his life:
but knows it is his duty, that he must Repent of his Sins and amend his life:
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how many are there who are so followed with powerful exhortations and strong reasons, and convictions, that it is high time for them to repent!
how many Are there who Are so followed with powerful exhortations and strong Reasons, and convictions, that it is high time for them to Repent!
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yet these very men in contradiction to their own convictions, do go on in the hardness and impenitency of their hearts:
yet these very men in contradiction to their own convictions, do go on in the hardness and impenitency of their hearts:
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be ye astonished O Heavens and Earth at the unfruitfulness of these men. 5. Marvel at it because of the reasonableness of the wayes of God:
be you astonished Oh Heavens and Earth At the unfruitfulness of these men. 5. Marvel At it Because of the reasonableness of the ways of God:
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he requireth no more at our hands but what is good, holy, and just to be done, Rom. 7• 12. The commandment is holy, just, and good:
he requires no more At our hands but what is good, holy, and just to be done, Rom. 7• 12. The Commandment is holy, just, and good:
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it is holy because it teacheth us to conform our hearts and lives to God:
it is holy Because it Teaches us to conform our hearts and lives to God:
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it is just because it commandeth nothing but what is just for us to do, to God, to our neighbours:
it is just Because it commands nothing but what is just for us to do, to God, to our neighbours:
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it is good, because obedience thereunto makes us good: these are the fruits which God commandeth and approveth of.
it is good, Because Obedience thereunto makes us good: these Are the fruits which God commands and approveth of.
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Name any sin, and you cannot but acknowledge it is a just thing for us to eschew it:
Name any since, and you cannot but acknowledge it is a just thing for us to eschew it:
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name any one duty, it is just for us to perform it:
name any one duty, it is just for us to perform it:
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if there were any unreasonableness in the service of God, in obeying his commands, there were some excuse for men why they should not conform to his holy will.
if there were any unreasonableness in the service of God, in obeying his commands, there were Some excuse for men why they should not conform to his holy will.
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6. Because all the profit of our bearing fruit is our own more then Gods: tis nothing to God whether we repent or not;
6. Because all the profit of our bearing fruit is our own more then God's: this nothing to God whither we Repent or not;
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what if thou art damned? the loss is thine, not his; what if thou art saved? the gain is not his but thine; what if ye go on in your wicked wayes? it is to your own destruct•on;
what if thou art damned? the loss is thine, not his; what if thou art saved? the gain is not his but thine; what if you go on in your wicked ways? it is to your own destruct•on;
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do they provoke me to anger, saith the Lord, Jer. 7.19. No wrethes! it is to the confusion of your own faces. do they provoke me to anger, Says the Lord, Jer. 7.19. No wreathes! it is to the confusion of your own faces.
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Do you by your impenitency vex me? no, you do but vex your selves, and are against your own souls;
Do you by your impenitency vex me? no, you do but vex your selves, and Are against your own Souls;
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marvel at this that men should be such enemies to their own souls.
marvel At this that men should be such enemies to their own Souls.
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7. Is it not a marvel that any men should prefer the Devil and his service above God and his service,
7. Is it not a marvel that any men should prefer the devil and his service above God and his service,
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and count it a greater happiness to bring forth fruits to Devils, then to bring forth fruit to God? all impenitent persons do interpretatively say, that the Devil and their lusts are better masters then God.
and count it a greater happiness to bring forth fruits to Devils, then to bring forth fruit to God? all impenitent Persons do interpretatively say, that the devil and their Lustiest Are better Masters then God.
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CHAP. XVIII. I Shall now shew what causes there are of wondering and being astonished at mens impenitency under the means.
CHAP. XVIII. I Shall now show what Causes there Are of wondering and being astonished At men's impenitency under the means.
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1. Is it not a wonder that men who are so much instructed, and told of the filthiness of sin, of the dangerous effects and consequences thereof,
1. Is it not a wonder that men who Are so much instructed, and told of the filthiness of since, of the dangerous effects and consequences thereof,
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and yet that men should live in sin, doth not the Scripture tell us, that sin makes us odious in the sight of God,
and yet that men should live in since, does not the Scripture tell us, that since makes us odious in the sighed of God,
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as venimous Adders, as filthy Swine wallowing in the mire, as Dogs licking up their own vomit, are in mans eye? to see a man drink down poyson that knows it not, is no marvel:
as venomous Adders, as filthy Swine wallowing in the mire, as Dogs licking up their own vomit, Are in men eye? to see a man drink down poison that knows it not, is no marvel:
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doth not the Spirit of God tell us, that sin is rebellion, enmity, hatred against God? that sin turns men into beasts,
does not the Spirit of God tell us, that since is rebellion, enmity, hatred against God? that since turns men into beasts,
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and brings all wrath upon man, temporal and eternal, all plagues and curses whatsoever? that it is,
and brings all wrath upon man, temporal and Eternal, all plagues and curses whatsoever? that it is,
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and will be the ruine and destruction of mens souls? is not this matter of astonishment? Who cannot but be astonished to behold men to live and wallow in sin, to go on in soul-polluting and in soul-destroying courses,
and will be the ruin and destruction of men's Souls? is not this matter of astonishment? Who cannot but be astonished to behold men to live and wallow in since, to go on in soul-polluting and in soul-destroying courses,
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as confidently as the Swine of the Gadarens did into the Sea? Is it not matter of wonder, that Hell fire, the everlasting chains of darkness,
as confidently as the Swine of the Gadarenes did into the Sea? Is it not matter of wonder, that Hell fire, the everlasting chains of darkness,
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and all the torments prepared for sinners should not affright them out of their sins?
and all the torments prepared for Sinners should not affright them out of their Sins?
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2. Is it not for an astonishment, that men hearing what sentence of death and condemnation God hath passed on them, that they should not take Gods prescribed course to prevent the execution of these terrible sentences denounced by the mouth of God against them? if a Judge pass the sentence of death upon a man,
2. Is it not for an astonishment, that men hearing what sentence of death and condemnation God hath passed on them, that they should not take God's prescribed course to prevent the execution of these terrible sentences denounced by the Mouth of God against them? if a Judge pass the sentence of death upon a man,
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and yet should shew him by what means he might escape execution:
and yet should show him by what means he might escape execution:
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would not you marvel to see that man wilfully to neglect the means? or as if a Physitian should say to his Patient, you will certainly die of such a disease,
would not you marvel to see that man wilfully to neglect the means? or as if a physician should say to his Patient, you will Certainly die of such a disease,
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if you take not this course to prevent it:
if you take not this course to prevent it:
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how doth the word of God declare to us, that we are children of Gods wrath, heirs of Hell, that the wrath of God abideth on us, that we are condemned;
how does the word of God declare to us, that we Are children of God's wrath, Heirs of Hell, that the wrath of God Abideth on us, that we Are condemned;
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that God will turn all the wicked into hell; that wicked men shall die in their sins;
that God will turn all the wicked into hell; that wicked men shall die in their Sins;
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that we shall all perish if we repent not:
that we shall all perish if we Repent not:
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that for many years men have been forewarned of damnation, yet they repent not to prevent it,
that for many Years men have been forewarned of damnation, yet they Repent not to prevent it,
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but go on in treasuring up wrath as greedily as worldlings do their wealth: is not this matter of great astonishment?
but go on in treasuring up wrath as greedily as worldlings do their wealth: is not this matter of great astonishment?
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3. Consider and then marvel, that God for a long space should use all moving arguments to bring men to repentance, that he should intreat and beseech them to receive his grace,
3. Consider and then marvel, that God for a long Molle should use all moving Arguments to bring men to Repentance, that he should entreat and beseech them to receive his grace,
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and be reconciled to him, that he should draw them with cords of love, his mercies, his promises, draw men with the cords of anger, his threatnings and judgements;
and be reconciled to him, that he should draw them with cords of love, his Mercies, his promises, draw men with the cords of anger, his threatenings and Judgments;
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send his messengers rising early, calling and commanding men to repent, and that not once or twice,
send his messengers rising early, calling and commanding men to Repent, and that not once or twice,
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or for a day, but for many years (these three years saith the Text) yet no repentance;
or for a day, but for many Years (these three Years Says the Text) yet no Repentance;
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there are too many among us, of whom God hath too much cause to say, Behold these men, I have for three years sought the fruits of repentance from them, and find none:
there Are too many among us, of whom God hath too much cause to say, Behold these men, I have for three Years sought the fruits of Repentance from them, and find none:
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they have been many years warned, invited and commanded to bring forth fruit, yet bring forth none:
they have been many Years warned, invited and commanded to bring forth fruit, yet bring forth none:
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Oh take heed lest God call to Angels, Saints, Creatures, behold my wrath, my vengeance on these men;
O take heed lest God call to Angels, Saints, Creatures, behold my wrath, my vengeance on these men;
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CHAP. XIX.
CHAP. XIX.
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come behold and see how I will cut them down, and cast them into the fire:
come behold and see how I will Cut them down, and cast them into the fire:
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how God calls to all to wonder at mens impenitency under the means of grace; Oh let not God call to any to behold our impenitency any longer!
how God calls to all to wonder At men's impenitency under the means of grace; O let not God call to any to behold our impenitency any longer!
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LET this in the first place be an Use of Admonition to all that hear this,
LET this in the First place be an Use of Admonition to all that hear this,
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how he humbleth and abaseth himself: behold how he abhors sin! behold how he gives himself to follow after holiness!
how he Humbleth and abaseth himself: behold how he abhors since! behold how he gives himself to follow After holiness!
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That man that went on jocundly and wilfully in sin for along time, Behold now how he mourneth,
That man that went on jocundly and wilfully in since for along time, Behold now how he Mourneth,
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That man that for these three years hath born no fruit, behold what precious fruit he now brings forth!
That man that for these three Years hath born no fruit, behold what precious fruit he now brings forth!
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Be exhorted then speedily to bring forth fruit, that God may say of thee, as he did of Paul to Ananias, Behold now he prayeth; now he repenteth:
Be exhorted then speedily to bring forth fruit, that God may say of thee, as he did of Paul to Ananias, Behold now he Prayeth; now he Repenteth:
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they who are now astonished at thy impenitency, shall be astonished at Gods wrath poured forth upon thee.
they who Are now astonished At thy impenitency, shall be astonished At God's wrath poured forth upon thee.
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THe Apostle by experience, and Prophetical foresight, knowing how prone men were, and would be in all ages to hearken to vain Opinions,
THe Apostle by experience, and Prophetical foresight, knowing how prove men were, and would be in all ages to harken to vain Opinions,
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others understand by fables, the doctrines of Hereticks;
Others understand by fables, the doctrines of Heretics;
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and addict themselves to the only exercise of true Religion; Because bodily exercise profiteth little, But Godliness is profitable unto all things.
and addict themselves to the only exercise of true Religion; Because bodily exercise profiteth little, But Godliness is profitable unto all things.
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Now my Text is the reason why every Christian should refuse all corrupt doctrines and practices in Religion,
Now my Text is the reason why every Christian should refuse all corrupt doctrines and practices in Religion,
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make it thy work, an• one thing necessary, to study the doctrin• and practice which is according to Godliness.
make it thy work, an• one thing necessary, to study the doctrin• and practice which is according to Godliness.
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shu• these fables, and exercise thy se• to Godliness;
shu• these fables, and exercise thy se• to Godliness;
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Now th• only ready way to shun these fables, is t• give up our selves to the constant exercis• of true commanded Godlinesse;
Now th• only ready Way to shun these fables, is t• give up our selves to the constant exercis• of true commanded Godliness;
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for such he speaks of, verse 3. for bidding to marry, and commanding to abstai• from meats, which are to this day the doctrines of the Romish Church.
for such he speaks of, verse 3. for bidding to marry, and commanding to abstai• from Meats, which Are to this day the doctrines of the Romish Church.
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Some understand by fables, Jewish traditions whereof the Jewish Talmud is yet full, an• which he foretells, that even Christian would imbrace in after-ages;
some understand by fables, Jewish traditions whereof the Jewish Talmud is yet full, an• which he foretells, that even Christian would embrace in Afterages;
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for though they may have a great shew of devotion, yet they are bu• fables; yea they are prophane, and of no more worth than old wives fables are.
for though they may have a great show of devotion, yet they Are bu• fables; yea they Are profane, and of no more worth than old wives fables Are.
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As who should say, When thou hearest or reades• such doctrines and opinions, shun them reject them;
As who should say, When thou Hearst or reades• such doctrines and opinions, shun them reject them;
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verse 7. Refuse prophane and old wives fables, and exercise thy self rather to Godliness. verse 7. Refuse profane and old wives fables, and exercise thy self rather to Godliness.
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and cunningly devised Fables, tending to draw men from the exercise of true Godliness, to an imaginary, devised and superstitious way of religious Worship, doth in the verse foregoing admonish Timothy, and in small Ministers and people to beware of such doctrines and practices;
and cunningly devised Fables, tending to draw men from the exercise of true Godliness, to an imaginary, devised and superstitious Way of religious Worship, does in the verse foregoing admonish Timothy, and in small Ministers and people to beware of such doctrines and practices;
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because it hath the promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
Because it hath the promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
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2. The effect of Godliness is opposed to the effect of bodily exercise: The Apostle faith, Bodily exercise profiteth little: but Godliness is profitable unto all things. 3. The reason is expressed;
2. The Effect of Godliness is opposed to the Effect of bodily exercise: The Apostle faith, Bodily exercise profiteth little: but Godliness is profitable unto all things. 3. The reason is expressed;
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2. A double opposition Of things. Of effects. 1. Of things. ] Godliness is opposed to bodily exercise.
2. A double opposition Of things. Of effects. 1. Of things. ] Godliness is opposed to bodily exercise.
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In this verse three things lie obvious to your observation. 1. A proposition. ] Bodily exercise profiteth little.
In this verse three things lie obvious to your observation. 1. A proposition. ] Bodily exercise profiteth little.
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his own understanding, will, affections, inclinations, yea, life it self. 2. Let him deny sua, his enjoyments, his houses, lands, livings, wealth, liberty. 3. Let h•m deny suos, his relations, Father, Mother, Wi•e, Children, all relations and friends,
his own understanding, will, affections, inclinations, yea, life it self. 2. Let him deny sua, his enjoyments, his houses, Lands, livings, wealth, liberty. 3. Let h•m deny suos, his relations, Father, Mother, Wi•e, Children, all relations and Friends,
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for the love of Christ and his Gospel. 2. This is not all; but he must also take up his cross;
for the love of christ and his Gospel. 2. This is not all; but he must also take up his cross;
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as also what great damage the despising of them will be unto them. Vers. 33. Whosoever will save his life, shall lose it;
as also what great damage the despising of them will be unto them. Vers. 33. Whosoever will save his life, shall loose it;
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and in my Text, sheweth what great advantages the performance of these harsh conditions will bring to them;
and in my Text, shows what great advantages the performance of these harsh conditions will bring to them;
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where is the man that is willing to subscribe them? therefore for our encouragement to submit to these terms, our Saviour in the preceding verse,
where is the man that is willing to subscribe them? Therefore for our encouragement to submit to these terms, our Saviour in the preceding verse,
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so let him follow me in the way of faith, Christian profession and obedience. These are hard conditions;
so let him follow me in the Way of faith, Christian profession and Obedience. These Are hard conditions;
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For what shall it profit a man, &c. For what shall it profit a man, etc.
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It is better to part with Earth and to gain Heaven, than to gain Earth and to part with Heaven.
It is better to part with Earth and to gain Heaven, than to gain Earth and to part with Heaven.
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and to save his soul, than to keep these things when Christ requires them, and to lose his precious soul:
and to save his soul, than to keep these things when christ requires them, and to loose his precious soul:
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'Tis a thousand times more profitable for a man to part with riches, lands, preferments,
It's a thousand times more profitable for a man to part with riches, Lands, preferments,
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What if you gain the world, and reject Christ? by this gain you will lose your souls.
What if you gain the world, and reject christ? by this gain you will loose your Souls.
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What if ye do lose the world? ye shall by that loss save your souls:
What if you do loose the world? you shall by that loss save your Souls:
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our Saviour answereth this in my Text;
our Saviour Answers this in my Text;
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But what shall we gain by denying our profits, our goods, our riches and preferments? 'Tis an hard condition to part with all these things, to lay them down at Christs feet;
But what shall we gain by denying our profits, our goods, our riches and preferments? It's an hard condition to part with all these things, to lay them down At Christ feet;
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the yoke is easie, though this saying be hard.
the yoke is easy, though this saying be hard.
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so then, to deny our lives for Christ, is the means to attain eternal life; there is no loss in this;
so then, to deny our lives for christ, is the means to attain Eternal life; there is no loss in this;
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He that is willing to lay down this mortal life for the sake of Christ, he shall gain life eternal:
He that is willing to lay down this Mortal life for the sake of christ, he shall gain life Eternal:
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That which the world judgeth to be destruction, is salvation; and what it judgeth salvation, is destruction.
That which the world Judgeth to be destruction, is salvation; and what it Judgeth salvation, is destruction.
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and whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the Gospels, the same shall save it: as who should say;and whosoever shall loose his life for my sake and the Gospels, the same shall save it: as who should say;
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he must not only part with the profits and dignities of the world, but he must willingly, readily, chearfully take up the cross, undergo afflict ons, persecutions for Christ and his Gospel:
he must not only part with the profits and dignities of the world, but he must willingly, readily, cheerfully take up the cross, undergo afflict ons, persecutions for christ and his Gospel:
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CHAP. I. OUr Saviour, vers. 34. told the people, upon what terms he was willing to receive into his service any who were desirous of it:
CHAP. I. OUr Saviour, vers. 34. told the people, upon what terms he was willing to receive into his service any who were desirous of it:
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Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross and follow me. Whosoever will come After me, let him deny himself, take up his cross and follow me.
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1. Let him deny himself, se, sua, suos. 1. Himself;
1. Let him deny himself, see, sua, suos. 1. Himself;
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if not, yet be sure, he will make every impenitent man the subject and object of his eternal vengeance:
if not, yet be sure, he will make every impenitent man the Subject and Object of his Eternal vengeance:
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it is only divine patience and forbearance that wi•h-holds judgments from falling upon every impenitent sinner in this wor•d.
it is only divine patience and forbearance that wi•h-holds Judgments from falling upon every impenitent sinner in this wor•d.
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God can, and may make thee an example of his judgment, as he doth others:
God can, and may make thee an Exampl of his judgement, as he does Others:
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Thou art a sinner, perhaps a greater sinner than they are; God is angry with thee, as with them:
Thou art a sinner, perhaps a greater sinner than they Are; God is angry with thee, as with them:
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We must not be idle spectators of the Theatre of Gods judgments, nor rash censurers of them on whom his judgments fall, but he trembling Penitents.
We must not be idle spectators of the Theatre of God's Judgments, nor rash censurers of them on whom his Judgments fallen, but he trembling Penitents.
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Every judgment (on whomsoever it falleth) calleth loud upon every one of us to repent, lest we likewise perish:
Every judgement (on whomsoever it falls) calls loud upon every one of us to Repent, lest we likewise perish:
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Dost thou hear of, or see wrath overtaking a notorious swearer? repent of thy oaths, lest thou likewise perish!
Dost thou hear of, or see wrath overtaking a notorious swearer? Repent of thy Oaths, lest thou likewise perish!
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Dost thou hear of, or see any heavy judgment on a drunkard, coming to a sudden and fearful end? repent of thy drunkenness, lest thou likewise perish!
Dost thou hear of, or see any heavy judgement on a drunkard, coming to a sudden and fearful end? Repent of thy Drunkenness, lest thou likewise perish!
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Such examples are written, and daily made to learn us to repent:
Such Examples Are written, and daily made to Learn us to Repent:
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2. The dreadful judgments of God on others, ought to be Motives quickening and pressing every one of us to repent speedily.
2. The dreadful Judgments of God on Others, ought to be Motives quickening and pressing every one of us to Repent speedily.
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I will hence give you these Observations. That lesser judgments are sometimes made publick examples of divine vengeance, and greater are not.
I will hence give you these Observations. That lesser Judgments Are sometime made public Examples of divine vengeance, and greater Are not.
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there remaineth nothing for impenitent persons, but a certain expectation of dreadful judgments to come upon them:
there remains nothing for impenitent Persons, but a certain expectation of dreadful Judgments to come upon them:
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God hath in his treasury of vengeance the same and worse judgments for the like sins and sinners:
God hath in his treasury of vengeance the same and Worse Judgments for the like Sins and Sinners:
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and concludes it in like manner, Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
and concludes it in like manner, Except you Repent, you shall all likewise perish.
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Our Saviour addeth another story of a dreadful judgment on eighteen men, upon whom the Tower in Siloam fell, and slew them;
Our Saviour adds Another story of a dreadful judgement on eighteen men, upon whom the Tower in Siloam fell, and slew them;
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your sins will bring the like righteous judgments on you, if by timely repentance you make not your peace with God.
your Sins will bring the like righteous Judgments on you, if by timely Repentance you make not your peace with God.
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their sins brought this judgment on them;
their Sins brought this judgement on them;
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They were great sinners, and their punishment just; but yet know, that except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish:
They were great Sinners, and their punishment just; but yet know, that except you Repent, you shall all likewise perish:
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You think that these Galileans were greater sinners than others, therefore such a dreadful judgment came on them:
You think that these Galileans were greater Sinners than Others, Therefore such a dreadful judgement Come on them:
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for they thought to hear what Christ thought, not of this bloody act of Pilate, but of the eternal state of the Galileans: But he takes occasion from this punishment, to warn them to repent.
for they Thought to hear what christ Thought, not of this bloody act of Pilate, but of the Eternal state of the Galileans: But he Takes occasion from this punishment, to warn them to Repent.
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Our Saviour did not answer them according to their expectation;
Our Saviour did not answer them according to their expectation;
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some of his hearers relating to Christ the punishment which God by the cruelty of Pilate had infl cted on the Galileans; while they were killing and sacrificing Sheep and Oxen, Pilate, with h•s Souldiers, came upon them, and slew them:
Some of his hearers relating to christ the punishment which God by the cruelty of Pilate had infl cted on the Galileans; while they were killing and sacrificing Sheep and Oxen, Pilate, with h•s Soldiers, Come upon them, and slew them:
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CHAP. I. THE word [ Also ] hints the occasion of our Saviours uttering this Parable:
CHAP. I. THE word [ Also ] hints the occasion of our Saviors uttering this Parable:
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in so doing, you despise him that is greater than all the Prophets, and John the Baptist;
in so doing, you despise him that is greater than all the prophets, and John the Baptist;
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and the best of Prophets in respect of his office and dignity, because he was Christs fore-runner.
and the best of prophets in respect of his office and dignity, Because he was Christ forerunner.
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but John preached that he was come, did point at him with his finger, Lo yonder is the Christ:
but John preached that he was come, did point At him with his finger, Lo yonder is the christ:
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Behold the Lamb of God which takes away the sins of the world! Behold the Lamb of God which Takes away the Sins of the world!
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albeit John was so great a man, yet saith Christ, he that is least in the Kingdom of Heaven, is greater then he.
albeit John was so great a man, yet Says christ, he that is least in the Kingdom of Heaven, is greater then he.
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The Antients puzzeled themselves with the sense of these words.
The Ancients puzzled themselves with the sense of these words.
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Some think it is meant of the Angels in Heaven, that the least of them is greater than John. Others think that he meaneth the glorified spirits of just men, the least among them is greater then John. Others think it is meant of Christ, called least in respect of his outward condition in the world;
some think it is meant of the Angels in Heaven, that the least of them is greater than John. Others think that he means the glorified spirits of just men, the least among them is greater then John. Others think it is meant of christ, called least in respect of his outward condition in the world;
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he was sl ghted by men as a contemptible person. Others take it for every mean believer in this Evangelical state of the Church;
he was sl ghted by men as a contemptible person. Others take it for every mean believer in this Evangelical state of the Church;
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the least believer under the Gospel, is greater than John living under the legal Ministration.
the least believer under the Gospel, is greater than John living under the Legal Ministration.
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But I find that Interpreters generally take it for the meanest and least Minister of the Gospel:
But I find that Interpreters generally take it for the Meanest and least Minister of the Gospel:
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how despicable soever they be in the eye of the world, yet the least of them is greater than John the Baptist, the greatest,
how despicable soever they be in the eye of the world, yet the least of them is greater than John the Baptist, the greatest,
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but the last of the Prophets under the Law.
but the last of the prophets under the Law.
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The reason why it is meant of Ministers in office, is, because Christs Discourse is altogether concerning Prophets and Ministers of Christ.
The reason why it is meant of Ministers in office, is, Because Christ Discourse is altogether Concerning prophets and Ministers of christ.
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And every Gospel Minister is greater than John, because they preach that Christ hath finished the work of redemption, which John did not:
And every Gospel Minister is greater than John, Because they preach that christ hath finished the work of redemption, which John did not:
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he told the people that Christ was come, and therefore was greater then all the Prophets.
he told the people that christ was come, and Therefore was greater then all the prophets.
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But we preach that Christ is come, and also that he died, was buried, and is risen again, is ascended into heaven, sitteth at the right hand of God, he hath fulfilled all prophecies of him:
But we preach that christ is come, and also that he died, was buried, and is risen again, is ascended into heaven, Sitteth At the right hand of God, he hath fulfilled all prophecies of him:
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therefore we are greater than John and all the Prrphets.
Therefore we Are greater than John and all the Prrphets.
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If I should make any Observations from hence, you would not believe them, though they be told you from the mouth of Christ;
If I should make any Observations from hence, you would not believe them, though they be told you from the Mouth of christ;
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as that we may learn hence, that the office of a Gospel-Minister is a most glorious office,
as that we may Learn hence, that the office of a Gospel minister is a most glorious office,
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how contemptible soever it be in your eyes. Hence also we may learn not to despise the least Minister of Christ:
how contemptible soever it be in your eyes. Hence also we may Learn not to despise the least Minister of christ:
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yea, no man, be he Prince or Prophet, born after the ordinary course of nature, was g•eater than John; he was above the greatest of Kings,
yea, no man, be he Prince or Prophet, born After the ordinary course of nature, was g•eater than John; he was above the greatest of Kings,
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and you would despise them if they were living? God will in time take vengeance on all such persons.
and you would despise them if they were living? God will in time take vengeance on all such Persons.
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for he was Christs immediate Embass•dor and Messenger, sent to make way for Christ. He was prophesied of long before he came into the world:
for he was Christ immediate Embass•dor and Messenger, sent to make Way for christ. He was prophesied of long before he Come into the world:
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Yea saith Christ, John indeed is a Prophet, and among them he was the most excellent;
Yea Says christ, John indeed is a Prophet, and among them he was the most excellent;
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What went ye for to see? A Prophet? yea and I say unto you more then a Prophet: What went you for to see? A Prophet? yea and I say unto you more then a Prophet:
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worldly pomp and greatness was below his thoughts and desires. 3. From his office in the Church:
worldly pomp and greatness was below his thoughts and Desires. 3. From his office in the Church:
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you see how John was clothed with Camels hair, and a leathern girdle about him, feeding upon locusts and wild honey:
you see how John was clothed with Camels hair, and a leathern girdle about him, feeding upon Locusts and wild honey:
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what went ye out to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? A Gallant in fine clothes? such are to be seen at Court in Kings Palaces, and not in solitary wildernesses:what went you out to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? A Gallant in fine clothes? such Are to be seen At Court in Kings Palaces, and not in solitary Wildernesses:
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2. From his austerity in apparel:
2. From his austerity in apparel:
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when ye went forth into the wildernesse where he preached, did you find him a fickle Teacher, shaken with all manner of doctrines as a reed is shaken with the wind? did ye perceive him of a light and frothy wit, to be a person of no more worth than a reed?
when you went forth into the Wilderness where he preached, did you find him a fickle Teacher, shaken with all manner of doctrines as a reed is shaken with the wind? did you perceive him of a Light and frothy wit, to be a person of no more worth than a reed?
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What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? as who should say,What went you out into the Wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? as who should say,
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and discourseth to them concerning John, and commends him in many particulars. 1. For his soundness of doctrine and steadinesse in preaching:
and discourseth to them Concerning John, and commends him in many particulars. 1. For his soundness of Doctrine and steadiness in preaching:
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whether he was the Messiah, in the seventh verse he turneth his speech to the multitude,
whither he was the Messiah, in the seventh verse he turns his speech to the multitude,
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OUR Saviour having sent away John's Disciples with a full answer to the Question which they had proposed concerning himself,
OUR Saviour having sent away John's Disciples with a full answer to the Question which they had proposed Concerning himself,
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CHAP. I.
CHAP. I.
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4. Our Saviour commends John from the efficacy of his doctrine, and how from his time the Gospel hath been very effectual, in the words of my Text, From the dayes of John Baptist until now, the Kingdom of Heaven suffereth violence, &c.
4. Our Saviour commends John from the efficacy of his Doctrine, and how from his time the Gospel hath been very effectual, in the words of my Text, From the days of John Baptist until now, the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, etc.
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Moreover, hence you may see how happy the condition of those is, who live under a Gospel-Ministry.
Moreover, hence you may see how happy the condition of those is, who live under a Gospel ministry.
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The Prophets before John did prophesie of the coming of Christ;
The prophets before John did prophesy of the coming of christ;
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I shall speak of this in the last verse, therefore now I must pass it by.
I shall speak of this in the last verse, Therefore now I must pass it by.
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Execution is as sure as sentence: damnation is as sure as condemnation:
Execution is as sure as sentence: damnation is as sure as condemnation:
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] it is not said, it shall be cut down; noting to us, that it is as certain, as if it were already done:
] it is not said, it shall be Cut down; noting to us, that it is as certain, as if it were already done:
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see how the threatning runs, Matth. 3 10. Every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewen down, and cast into the fire: Is cut down:
see how the threatening runs, Matthew 3 10. Every tree which brings not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire: Is Cut down:
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Men do cut down barren trees, and make of them fuel for the fire; so will the Lord do:
Men do Cut down barren trees, and make of them fuel for the fire; so will the Lord do:
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the axe which is now laid, will be lifted up to cut us down That unfruitful persons must expect a •tting down.
the axe which is now laid, will be lifted up to Cut us down That unfruitful Persons must expect a •tting down.
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he that will not hearken to threatnings, he shall in due time be made sensible of his irrecoverable destruction:
he that will not harken to threatenings, he shall in due time be made sensible of his irrecoverable destruction:
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these threatnings will being forth judgements, if we bring not forth fruit. Qui non audit minas, tandem sentit ruinas:
these threatenings will being forth Judgments, if we bring not forth fruit. Qui non audit minas, tandem Sentit ruinas:
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he threatens what he will do in case we continue unfruitful, that he may excite us to do what we must do for preventing our own ruine:
he threatens what he will do in case we continue unfruitful, that he may excite us to do what we must do for preventing our own ruin:
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threatnings are his motives to repentance; threatenings Are his motives to Repentance;
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CHAP. XX. I am now come to the dreadful threatning which God passeth on the impenitent;
CHAP. XX. I am now come to the dreadful threatening which God passes on the impenitent;
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Cut it down, why cumbreth it the ground? cut it down, why cumbereth it the ground?
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I might handle several Doctrines arising from these words, but I purpose to insist mainly but upon one, leaving this cutting down, till I come to handle the last verse of this Parable.
I might handle several Doctrines arising from these words, but I purpose to insist mainly but upon one, leaving this cutting down, till I come to handle the last verse of this Parable.
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Consider we the words as a sentence or threatning; then this Point of Instruction offereth it self to our thoughts.
Consider we the words as a sentence or threatening; then this Point of Instruction Offereth it self to our thoughts.
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It is Gods usual way to threaten destruction, before he brings destruction on an unfruitful people.
It is God's usual Way to threaten destruction, before he brings destruction on an unfruitful people.
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God may come upon men suddenly and cut them down;
God may come upon men suddenly and Cut them down;
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but he doth not, but layeth the axe to the tree, and threatens every tree to stock it up,
but he does not, but Layeth the axe to the tree, and threatens every tree to stock it up,
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and cast it into unquenchable fire, Matth. 3. this lightning alwayes go•s before the thunderbolt of of judgement, sentence before execution.
and cast it into unquenchable fire, Matthew 3. this lightning always go•s before the thunderbolt of of judgement, sentence before execution.
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He threatneth, 1. That we may cast our selves down, that he may not cut us down:
He threatens, 1. That we may cast our selves down, that he may not Cut us down:
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they are so injurious to my honor, that it is for my honor to bear with such fruitless and unprofitable wretches no longer.
they Are so injurious to my honour, that it is for my honour to bear with such fruitless and unprofitable wretches no longer.
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CHAP. XXI. SECT. 1.
CHAP. XXI. SECT. 1.
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I Come now to the Point that I will handle, which shall be drawn from these words, Why cumbreth it the ground?
I Come now to the Point that I will handle, which shall be drawn from these words, Why cumbereth it the ground?
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That unfruitful persons are unsufferable burdens.
That unfruitful Persons Are unsufferable burdens.
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They are not only injurious to their own souls, but to others also, doing incredible wrong to others,
They Are not only injurious to their own Souls, but to Others also, doing incredible wrong to Others,
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as I shall make appear in these following particulars. 1. They are cumbersome to God himself:
as I shall make appear in these following particulars. 1. They Are cumbersome to God himself:
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God speaks like one that is oppressed under a burden: Isa. 1.4. Ah sinful Nation! Ah is an Interjection of sorrow:
God speaks like one that is oppressed under a burden: Isaiah 1.4. Ah sinful nation! Ah is an Interjection of sorrow:
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This sinful Nation, This sinful man, This obstinate Swearer, This swinish drunkard is a grief to my soul.
This sinful nation, This sinful man, This obstinate Swearer, This swinish drunkard is a grief to my soul.
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So in ver. 14. They are a trouble to me, I am weary to bear them:
So in ver. 14. They Are a trouble to me, I am weary to bear them:
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I am not able to suffer or endure them any longer:
I am not able to suffer or endure them any longer:
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It is spoken of God after the manner of men, who are weary of bearing a cumbersome burden;
It is spoken of God After the manner of men, who Are weary of bearing a cumbersome burden;
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in ver. 24. he saith, Ah I will ease me of mine adversaries. Ah ] This particle of sorrow sheweth how cumbersome they are to God:
in ver. 24. he Says, Ah I will ease me of mine Adversaries. Ah ] This particle of sorrow shows how cumbersome they Are to God:
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I will ease me of my adversaries by avenging my self on them;
I will ease me of my Adversaries by avenging my self on them;
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as a man that is tired with a cumbersome burden, casteth it away from him, he will bear it no longer:
as a man that is tired with a cumbersome burden, Cast it away from him, he will bear it no longer:
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so God saith, I will ease me of mine adversaries, I will destroy them, I will cut them down;
so God Says, I will ease me of mine Adversaries, I will destroy them, I will Cut them down;
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those impenitent wretches shall be no more a trouble to me;
those impenitent wretches shall be no more a trouble to me;
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they are so injurious to my patience, goodness, long sufferance, mercy, and abounding grace, that I cannot bear with them any longer;
they Are so injurious to my patience, Goodness, long sufferance, mercy, and abounding grace, that I cannot bear with them any longer;
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The Prophet Amos hath a notable expression, Amos 2.13. Behold I am pressed under you as a Cart is pressed that is full of sheaves: it is in homely expression;
The Prophet Amos hath a notable expression, Amos 2.13. Behold I am pressed under you as a Cart is pressed that is full of sheaves: it is in homely expression;
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yet being the expression of the Holy Ghost, we may use it: wicked men are as a heavy Cartload on the back of God.
yet being the expression of the Holy Ghost, we may use it: wicked men Are as a heavy Cartload on the back of God.
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2. They are cumbersome to Christ:
2. They Are cumbersome to christ:
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they are injurious to his death, to his life, to his benefits, to his love in dying and tendering himself to us.
they Are injurious to his death, to his life, to his benefits, to his love in dying and tendering himself to us.
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See how angerly he speaks to his own disciples, because of their unbelief:
See how angrily he speaks to his own Disciples, Because of their unbelief:
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and if he be angry with these green trees, which brought forth fruit in some measure, what shall he do to dry trees which bring forth none at all? Mark 9.19 O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you, or bear you? What! doth he speak thus in anger to his believing disciples? how then doth he speak to unbelievers, to all impenitent sinners, to a faithless and impenitent generation,
and if he be angry with these green trees, which brought forth fruit in Some measure, what shall he do to dry trees which bring forth none At all? Mark 9.19 Oh faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you, or bear you? What! does he speak thus in anger to his believing Disciples? how then does he speak to unbelievers, to all impenitent Sinners, to a faithless and impenitent generation,
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how long shall I suffer you, seeing you are a shame to me, a reproach to me, I am blasphemed through you and by you,
how long shall I suffer you, seeing you Are a shame to me, a reproach to me, I am blasphemed through you and by you,
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how long shall I suffer you? though I bear with you long, yet I will not bear with you alwayes.
how long shall I suffer you? though I bear with you long, yet I will not bear with you always.
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3. They are unsufferable burdens to the Holy Ghost; they are they that grieve him, that quench him, that resist him;
3. They Are unsufferable burdens to the Holy Ghost; they Are they that grieve him, that quench him, that resist him;
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he is said to strive with them that he may make them to bring forth fruit:
he is said to strive with them that he may make them to bring forth fruit:
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but they contradict him, and will bring forth wild grapes unfruitful works of darkness, that he gives over striving with them,
but they contradict him, and will bring forth wild grapes unfruitful works of darkness, that he gives over striving with them,
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as one that is weary with striving:
as one that is weary with striving:
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seeing you will not bring forth the fruits of the spirit, I will never strive more with you,
seeing you will not bring forth the fruits of the Spirit, I will never strive more with you,
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and never shall you bring forth fruit: that tree is twice dead whom the spirit of God forsaketh. SECT. 2. AND as they are a burden to God, so likewise they are a burden to others. 1. They are a burden to Ministers, whose whole work is to make them fruitful.
and never shall you bring forth fruit: that tree is twice dead whom the Spirit of God Forsaketh. SECT. 2. AND as they Are a burden to God, so likewise they Are a burden to Others. 1. They Are a burden to Ministers, whose Whole work is to make them fruitful.
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Oh the moans and complaints that the Prophets made! Isa. 49.4. I have said [ I the Prophet, who am here a type of Christ, and Christ is understood by this (I) also.
O the moans and complaints that the prophets made! Isaiah 49.4. I have said [ I the Prophet, who am Here a type of christ, and christ is understood by this (I) also.
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] I have laboured in vain: all my preaching to this obstinate and unfruitful people hath been in vain.
] I have laboured in vain: all my preaching to this obstinate and unfruitful people hath been in vain.
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I have spent my strength in vain. I have spent my strength in vain.
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] I have wasted my time, spirits, vigor of body in preaching, but all is in vain:
] I have wasted my time, spirits, vigor of body in preaching, but all is in vain:
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how may all Ministers take up this complaint! so also the Prophet Jeremiah, Chap. 13.17.
how may all Ministers take up this complaint! so also the Prophet Jeremiah, Chap. 13.17.
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if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret for your pride (1.) if you will be still obstinate and proud,
if you will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret for your pride (1.) if you will be still obstinate and proud,
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and will not hearken to Gods word and obey it, then I will go apart and weep bitterly for your pride and obstinacy against God:
and will not harken to God's word and obey it, then I will go apart and weep bitterly for your pride and obstinacy against God:
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peoples unfruitfulness is the sorrow of Godly Ministers: your mirth in sin is their sorrow of heart;
peoples unfruitfulness is the sorrow of Godly Ministers: your mirth in since is their sorrow of heart;
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your roaring in Ale-houses, makes them roar before the Lord for your sins:
your roaring in Alehouses, makes them roar before the Lord for your Sins:
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yea Jeremiah was tyred out with his peoples wickedness, that he purposed to preach no more to them, Jer. 20.8, 9. the word of the Lord was made a reproach unto me, and a derision daily:
yea Jeremiah was tired out with his peoples wickedness, that he purposed to preach no more to them, Jer. 20.8, 9. the word of the Lord was made a reproach unto me, and a derision daily:
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Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name.
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2. They are a burden to the Church, to the Congregation, to the Towns and places where they live;
2. They Are a burden to the Church, to the Congregation, to the Towns and places where they live;
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they cumber the ground, saith my Text, the Vineyard, the earth where it standeth:
they cumber the ground, Says my Text, the Vineyard, the earth where it Stands:
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for as I told you in the Explication, the word signifieth terram sterilem reddere: a barren figg-tree makes the earth about it barren:
for as I told you in the Explication, the word signifies terram sterilem reddere: a barren Fig tree makes the earth about it barren:
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so do all impenitent wicked persons; they are they that bring judgements on the place where they live:
so do all impenitent wicked Persons; they Are they that bring Judgments on the place where they live:
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for their unfruitfulness God in wrath removes Ministery and Gospel, and gives it to another Nation:
for their unfruitfulness God in wrath removes Ministry and Gospel, and gives it to Another nation:
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it is for their wickedness under the Gospel that God turneth a Congregation, which is in respect of the means an Eden, a Paradise, into a Wilderness.
it is for their wickedness under the Gospel that God turns a Congregation, which is in respect of the means an Eden, a Paradise, into a Wilderness.
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Wicked men in the Church are as weeds in a Garden, or as Crab-trees, Briars and thistles in an Orchard;
Wicked men in the Church Are as weeds in a Garden, or as Crabtrees, Briers and thistles in an Orchard;
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unprofitable burdens, vexations and griefs to the Gardiner. SECT. 3. MOreover, they are cumbersome and injurious to every person near •hem, as a barren tree is injurious to all •rees about him; as,
unprofitable burdens, vexations and griefs to the Gardener. SECT. 3. MOreover, they Are cumbersome and injurious to every person near •hem, as a barren tree is injurious to all •rees about him; as,
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1. They are injurious to every godly •an:
1. They Are injurious to every godly •an:
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how did the filthy conversation of •e Sodomites vex the righteous soul of Lot! 2 Pet. 2.8. That righteous man dwel•ng among them, in seeing and hearing, •exed his righteous soul from day to day •ith their ungodly deeds; their wickedness •ad torment him:
how did the filthy Conversation of •e Sodomites vex the righteous soul of Lot! 2 Pet. 2.8. That righteous man dwel•ng among them, in seeing and hearing, •exed his righteous soul from day to day •ith their ungodly Deeds; their wickedness •ad torment him:
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it is a secret torment •o a gracious soul to hear the swearings •nd blasphemies of wicked men among •em:
it is a secret torment •o a gracious soul to hear the swearings •nd Blasphemies of wicked men among •em:
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it is a torment to a pious soul to •e the drunkenness and other abominable •ctises of men among whom they •re.
it is a torment to a pious soul to •e the Drunkenness and other abominable •ctises of men among whom they •re.
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2. They are injurious to all their relati•s and friends: ungodly friends are great •pediments to their friends in the wayes •f godliness and salvation.
2. They Are injurious to all their relati•s and Friends: ungodly Friends Are great •pediments to their Friends in the ways •f godliness and salvation.
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A wicked Fa•er, or Master, or Husband, or Wife, are •eat hinderances to the salvation of their •lations:
A wicked Fa•er, or Master, or Husband, or Wife, Are •eat hindrances to the salvation of their •lations:
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many children had been better, •d they had better Parents; many servants had been better, had they better Masters:
many children had been better, •d they had better Parents; many Servants had been better, had they better Masters:
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many Husbands and Wives, had been better, had they married in the Lord.
many Husbands and Wives, had been better, had they married in the Lord.
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A time will come that neer relations will curse one another, and be witnesses against each other:
A time will come that near relations will curse one Another, and be Witnesses against each other:
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The child will cry out, I had been fruitful, had my Father been good: the Husband will cry out, I had been good, had not my Wife hindered me;
The child will cry out, I had been fruitful, had my Father been good: the Husband will cry out, I had been good, had not my Wife hindered me;
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the Wife, I had been a good Woman, had not my Husband hindered me in the wayes of godliness.
the Wife, I had been a good Woman, had not my Husband hindered me in the ways of godliness.
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3. They are very injurious to young Plants that stand neer them:
3. They Are very injurious to young Plants that stand near them:
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when some hopes of conversion, of reformation in some men have appeared, how have wicked men by their ill counsel and advice pulled them up? What, you turn precise? What, you become a Sermon hearer? Will you lead a mopish life? Will you bid farewel to all delights and pleasures? Oh how have wicked men mocked and scoft some out of their good beginnings of reformation of life and manners?
when Some hope's of conversion, of Reformation in Some men have appeared, how have wicked men by their ill counsel and Advice pulled them up? What, you turn precise? What, you become a Sermon hearer? Will you led a mopish life? Will you bid farewell to all delights and pleasures? O how have wicked men mocked and scoffed Some out of their good beginnings of Reformation of life and manners?
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4. They are injurious to one anothers souls: they make one another more unfruitful, more wicked;
4. They Are injurious to one another's Souls: they make one Another more unfruitful, more wicked;
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they harden and encourage one another in wickedness 〈 ◊ 〉 they harden one ano•her against God and his wayes of godliness:
they harden and encourage one Another in wickedness 〈 ◊ 〉 they harden one ano•her against God and his ways of godliness:
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such is the devilish wickedness of some men in the Church of Christ, that they will tempt, perswade all men to be as wicked as themselves,
such is the devilish wickedness of Some men in the Church of christ, that they will tempt, persuade all men to be as wicked as themselves,
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and had rather see men to be any thing, rather then to be godly.
and had rather see men to be any thing, rather then to be godly.
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This is the doleful lamentation of the damned: Oh, woe unto us! how are we cumbered in hell, and must and shall bear this burden to eternity!
This is the doleful lamentation of the damned: O, woe unto us! how Are we cumbered in hell, and must and shall bear this burden to eternity!
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why dost thou not cut them down? they are injurious to the souls of all others. Lord!
why dost thou not Cut them down? they Are injurious to the Souls of all Others. Lord!
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and to the souls of others! they are a burden to God. Lord!
and to the Souls of Others! they Are a burden to God. Lord!
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O what just cause hath God to cut them down speedily, to ease himself of such who are adversaries to him,
Oh what just cause hath God to Cut them down speedily, to ease himself of such who Are Adversaries to him,
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CHAP. XXII. 1. LEarn hence the admirable patience of God in his suffering wicked men to live so long in the Church:
CHAP. XXII. 1. Learn hence the admirable patience of God in his suffering wicked men to live so long in the Church:
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you are injurious to my souls salvation; then that Christ should say to you, depart from me, I know you not:
you Are injurious to my Souls salvation; then that christ should say to you, depart from me, I know you not:
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for he will teach us his wayes.
for he will teach us his ways.
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4. Let me advise every one that beareth fruit, to resolve to go on in the wayes of godliness, to abound in these fruits:
4. Let me Advice every one that bears fruit, to resolve to go on in the ways of godliness, to abound in these fruits:
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peremptory resolution is necessary for all the godly; for there are more unfruitful trees than fruitful:
peremptory resolution is necessary for all the godly; for there Are more unfruitful trees than fruitful:
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here is more to cumber us then to help us in the way of salvation.
Here is more to cumber us then to help us in the Way of salvation.
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I wish I could not say, there are twenty that will further you to Hell, to one that will help you to heaven: twenty discourage you from holiness, to one that will excite you to godliness:
I wish I could not say, there Are twenty that will further you to Hell, to one that will help you to heaven: twenty discourage you from holiness, to one that will excite you to godliness:
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it is sad to consider how Gods Vineyard everywhere is full of barren trees.
it is sad to Consider how God's Vineyard everywhere is full of barren trees.
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5. This may be for terror to all such of whom God saith, yea Ministers and any discerning Christian may say also;
5. This may be for terror to all such of whom God Says, yea Ministers and any discerning Christian may say also;
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why doth this or that man cumber the ground? All ye prophane drunkards, swearers, sabbath-breakers, ye are they that cumber the ground;
why does this or that man cumber the ground? All you profane drunkards, swearers, Sabbath breakers, you Are they that cumber the ground;
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you are now a burden to God;
you Are now a burden to God;
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the time is at hand, when God will be a burden to you, and cumber you, as now you cumber him:
the time is At hand, when God will be a burden to you, and cumber you, as now you cumber him:
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you may read in Scripture of the burden of the Lord, the burden of the Lord;
you may read in Scripture of the burden of the Lord, the burden of the Lord;
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(so his threatnings, wrath and judgements are called) this burden will fall upon you;
(so his threatenings, wrath and Judgments Are called) this burden will fallen upon you;
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this burden will break you to pieces when it falleth;
this burden will break you to Pieces when it falls;
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this burden will be as cumbersome as a milstone about your necks, and drown you in perdition and destruction:
this burden will be as cumbersome as a millstone about your necks, and drown you in perdition and destruction:
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Oh what cumbersome burdens will fall upon you!
O what cumbersome burdens will fallen upon you!
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and this is the aggravation of them, no man by his strength shall ever be able to shake or cast them off from his shoulders:
and this is the aggravation of them, no man by his strength shall ever be able to shake or cast them off from his shoulders:
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all your sins will be a burden too heavy for your souls to bear.
all your Sins will be a burden too heavy for your Souls to bear.
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The wrath of God will lye and abide upon you, it will be a burden too heavy for you to bear:
The wrath of God will lie and abide upon you, it will be a burden too heavy for you to bear:
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The abuse of Gods patience and your unfruitfulness under the means will be a burden too heavy for you to bear.
The abuse of God's patience and your unfruitfulness under the means will be a burden too heavy for you to bear.
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you are and have been unfruitful in my Vineyard, be ye therefore cast into hell fire.
you Are and have been unfruitful in my Vineyard, be you Therefore cast into hell fire.
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3. Be exhorted to love and frequent such mens society, as will not for a world be cumbersome to thy soul,
3. Be exhorted to love and frequent such men's society, as will not for a world be cumbersome to thy soul,
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but will do what they can to help forward thy salvation: let barren trees stand by themselves;
but will do what they can to help forward thy salvation: let barren trees stand by themselves;
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let fruitful trees be by themselves:
let fruitful trees be by themselves:
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what Christ said, the same do thou say, He that doth the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my Brother,
what christ said, the same do thou say, He that does the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my Brother,
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and Sister, and Mother, and Friend, and All:
and Sister, and Mother, and Friend, and All:
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they will provoke thee to every good work, they will say, come, let us go unto the house of the Lord,
they will provoke thee to every good work, they will say, come, let us go unto the house of the Lord,
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or I will depart from your society or friendship; I will not know you any more:
or I will depart from your society or friendship; I will not know you any more:
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it is a thousand times better for you to say to wicked men, depart from me,
it is a thousand times better for you to say to wicked men, depart from me,
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but to avoid the company of such who are injurious to their own souls welfare: wicked men will hinder you from bringing forth fruit:
but to avoid the company of such who Are injurious to their own Souls welfare: wicked men will hinder you from bringing forth fruit:
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2. Let those be admonished hence, who have any care of their souls eternal welfare, not to delight in,
2. Let those be admonished hence, who have any care of their Souls Eternal welfare, not to delight in,
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or weeds to grow in his Garden.
or weeds to grow in his Garden.
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It is the patience of the Gardiner, that he suffers barren trees to stand in his Orchard,
It is the patience of the Gardener, that he suffers barren trees to stand in his Orchard,
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and will warn them of damnation that they •y repent, and flee from it, before he damneth them to hell.
and will warn them of damnation that they •y Repent, and flee from it, before he damneth them to hell.
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why dost thou not cut them down? it is because God is patient to such,
why dost thou not Cut them down? it is Because God is patient to such,
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Lord, let these impenitent persons live a little longer under the means of grace; peradventure they may be led to repentance;
Lord, let these impenitent Persons live a little longer under the means of grace; Peradventure they may be led to Repentance;
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peradventure this unfruitful tree may yet be made fruitful with a little more cost and pains:
Peradventure this unfruitful tree may yet be made fruitful with a little more cost and pains:
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Lord, do not yet cut it down:
Lord, do not yet Cut it down:
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Now in this verse the mercy and patience of God intercedes, layes hold upon the hand of wrath and justice, making this intercession, Lord, let it alone this year also:
Now in this verse the mercy and patience of God intercedes, lays hold upon the hand of wrath and Justice, making this Intercession, Lord, let it alone this year also:
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they cumber the ground, they take up room in my Church, and keep out others who would bring forth better fruit.
they cumber the ground, they take up room in my Church, and keep out Others who would bring forth better fruit.
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these unfruitful and impenitent wretches are good for nothing else, but to be the fuel of hell fire:
these unfruitful and impenitent wretches Are good for nothing Else, but to be the fuel of hell fire:
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but cut it down, stock it up root and branch, and cast it into the fire;
but Cut it down, stock it up root and branch, and cast it into the fire;
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Cut it down, why cumbreth it the ground? let not the axe be laid to the root of the unfruitful figg-tree only, cut it down, why cumbereth it the ground? let not the axe be laid to the root of the unfruitful Fig tree only,
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In the verse foregoing you hear the justice and wrath of God thundering in the Heavens against impenitent persons:
In the verse foregoing you hear the Justice and wrath of God thundering in the Heavens against impenitent Persons:
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CHAP. XXIII. IN this and the preceding verse we may behold as it were a confl•ct between Gods justice and mercy, his patience and anger about unfruitful persons.
CHAP. XXIII. IN this and the preceding verse we may behold as it were a confl•ct between God's Justice and mercy, his patience and anger about unfruitful Persons.
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if more time, patience and means of grace will not, and shall not make it fruitful, then cut it down, then cast it into Hell fire.
if more time, patience and means of grace will not, and shall not make it fruitful, then Cut it down, then cast it into Hell fire.
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2. The other argument is drawn from the tree:
2. The other argument is drawn from the tree:
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1. The first is drawn from himself: Let it alone this year, till I shall digg about it and dung it.
1. The First is drawn from himself: Let it alone this year, till I shall dig about it and dung it.
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Yet let us take a fuller view of the words; The Vine-dresser useth two arguments to moderate the rigour of enraged justice.
Yet let us take a fuller view of the words; The Vine-dresser uses two Arguments to moderate the rigour of enraged Justice.
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who can tell but they will yet bring forth fruits pleasing to the Lord of the Vineyard? this is the scope of these words.
who can tell but they will yet bring forth fruits pleasing to the Lord of the Vineyard? this is the scope of these words.
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try them but one year more.
try them but one year more.
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The Ministers of my word shall labour their repentance, and shall spend their strength, in praying for them, in preaching to them;
The Ministers of my word shall labour their Repentance, and shall spend their strength, in praying for them, in preaching to them;
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so should the mercies and blessings of God which are new every morning, make us to bring forth fruits meet for repentance.
so should the Mercies and blessings of God which Are new every morning, make us to bring forth fruits meet for Repentance.
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— He is said also to dung them by multiplying and continuing his mercies, benefits, blessings, which as dung fattens the earth for fruit-bearing:
— He is said also to dung them by multiplying and Continuing his Mercies, benefits, blessings, which as dung fattens the earth for Fruit bearing:
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lastly, by sending some sharp afflictions to humble them, to affright them.
lastly, by sending Some sharp afflictions to humble them, to affright them.
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even to the pricking of their consciences by terribly threatning them, by their pathetical exhortations and admonitions;
even to the pricking of their Consciences by terribly threatening them, by their pathetical exhortations and admonitions;
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and lay in dung to make them to bear fruit. Christ by his Ministers diggeth about them, when they sharply reprove them, powerfully convince them,
and lay in dung to make them to bear fruit. christ by his Ministers diggeth about them, when they sharply reprove them, powerfully convince them,
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Christ compareth the application of means of grace to the labour and cost of Husbandmen and Gardiners, who open the earth about the roots of the trees,
christ compareth the application of means of grace to the labour and cost of Husbandmen and Gardiners, who open the earth about the roots of the trees,
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But it may be demanded, What is this digging and dunging?
But it may be demanded, What is this digging and dunging?
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I will not propose to you instances drawn from Scripture, seeing in every congregation we have very many evident and living instances to bear witness to this truth:
I will not propose to you instances drawn from Scripture, seeing in every congregation we have very many evident and living instances to bear witness to this truth:
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Oh what compassion hath God on our souls! yet unfruitful we are, and so we stand to this day.
O what compassion hath God on our Souls! yet unfruitful we Are, and so we stand to this day.
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It is good to consider what we have done all this while that we have stood in the Vineyard under the mighty means of conversion:
It is good to Consider what we have done all this while that we have stood in the Vineyard under the mighty means of conversion:
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what fruit have we brought forth? Are not many of us as the Prophet Hosea saith of Israel, empty Vines, bringing forth fruit to our selves, not to God? or rather,
what fruit have we brought forth? are not many of us as the Prophet Hosea Says of Israel, empty Vines, bringing forth fruit to our selves, not to God? or rather,
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as the Prophet Isaiah saith, we are wild Vines, bringing forth wild stinking Grapes:
as the Prophet Isaiah Says, we Are wild Vines, bringing forth wild stinking Grapes:
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all this while we go on in pride, formality, hypocrisie, profaneness, impenitency, provoking God to the confusion of our own souls:
all this while we go on in pride, formality, hypocrisy, profaneness, impenitency, provoking God to the confusion of our own Souls:
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all this while we have been treasuring up sins and wrath to the great dishonour of the Gospel,
all this while we have been treasuring up Sins and wrath to the great dishonour of the Gospel,
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yet God hath not cut us down, but lets us stand this year also, even to this very day:
yet God hath not Cut us down, but lets us stand this year also, even to this very day:
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Oh behold and admire the patience of God toward unfruitful men.
O behold and admire the patience of God towards unfruitful men.
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Consider what an horrible abuse we offer to the patience of God and his grace tendered to us;
Consider what an horrible abuse we offer to the patience of God and his grace tendered to us;
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there is no sorer and speedier provocation to wrath than contempt and abuse of grace and mercy;
there is no Sorer and speedier provocation to wrath than contempt and abuse of grace and mercy;
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yet thus have many done, turning the grace of God into wantonness, abounding in sin,
yet thus have many done, turning the grace of God into wantonness, abounding in since,
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because his grace aboundeth in the Gospel toward them, hardening and heartning themselves in their wicked courses,
Because his grace Aboundeth in the Gospel towards them, hardening and heartening themselves in their wicked courses,
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because God lets them alone, and cuts them not down, Eccles. 8.11. Because sentence against an evil work is not speedily executed, therefore the hearts of the sons of men are fully set in them to do evil; as if he had said;
Because God lets them alone, and cuts them not down, Eccles. 8.11. Because sentence against an evil work is not speedily executed, Therefore the hearts of the Sons of men Are Fully Set in them to do evil; as if he had said;
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They hear the justice of God declaring his word against sinners, the justice of God passeth the sentence of death and damnation upon them, Cut them down, Why do these men cumber the ground? now because God delayeth the execution of this righteous sentence, letting them alone for this year and that year, digging about them and dunging them as in former times, therefore they are bent to all wickedness and profaneness;
They hear the Justice of God declaring his word against Sinners, the Justice of God passes the sentence of death and damnation upon them, cut them down, Why do these men cumber the ground? now Because God delayeth the execution of this righteous sentence, letting them alone for this year and that year, digging about them and dunging them as in former times, Therefore they Are bent to all wickedness and profaneness;
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yet notwithstanding all this abuse God still le•s them alone, and cuts them not down.
yet notwithstanding all this abuse God still le•s them alone, and cuts them not down.
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Consider how wilfully wicked many people are, and how wilfully ignorant others are, under all former means of knowledge and holiness:
Consider how wilfully wicked many people Are, and how wilfully ignorant Others Are, under all former means of knowledge and holiness:
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it may be for a lamentation to think how many may hear, and will not hear the word;
it may be for a lamentation to think how many may hear, and will not hear the word;
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they shut their eyes, and stop their ears, that the light of the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ should not shine into their hearts, whose hearts speak within,
they shut their eyes, and stop their ears, that the Light of the glorious Gospel of jesus christ should not shine into their hearts, whose hearts speak within,
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and their practices without openly declare, Depart, we desire not the knowledge of thy wayes, we desire not the knowledge of Christ, faith, repentance, holiness;
and their practices without openly declare, Depart, we desire not the knowledge of thy ways, we desire not the knowledge of christ, faith, Repentance, holiness;
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we desire not the knowledge of Gods wayes to Heaven and happiness.
we desire not the knowledge of God's ways to Heaven and happiness.
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Again others there are (and I know not which number is the greater) that are wilfully wicked and profane, who knowingly and willingly imprison the Divine truths of Salvation in their unrighteous hearts, Rom. 1.18.
Again Others there Are (and I know not which number is the greater) that Are wilfully wicked and profane, who knowingly and willingly imprison the Divine truths of Salvation in their unrighteous hearts, Rom. 1.18.
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that is, albeit many men have the knowledge of saving truths, and are under powerful convictions,
that is, albeit many men have the knowledge of Saving truths, and Are under powerful convictions,
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yet they willingly walk in contrary wayes to what they know, and say with them, in Jer. 44. As for the word of the Lord, we will not do it,
yet they willingly walk in contrary ways to what they know, and say with them, in Jer. 44. As for the word of the Lord, we will not do it,
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but we will do whatsoever cometh out of our own mouths: but we will do whatsoever comes out of our own mouths:
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are there not many knowing and wilfull swearers and drunkards among us, that know these sins,
Are there not many knowing and wilful swearers and drunkards among us, that know these Sins,
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and that they that do such things are worthy of death, yet they do these sins,
and that they that do such things Are worthy of death, yet they do these Sins,
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and take pleasure in all them that do the same sins; and yet God lets alone these men for this year also!
and take pleasure in all them that do the same Sins; and yet God lets alone these men for this year also!
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Consider, that about many (if not most of us) God hath digged with the spade of afflictions and judgements:
Consider, that about many (if not most of us) God hath dug with the spade of afflictions and Judgments:
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So Chemnitius expoundeth this digging and dunging, of Gods sending of afflictions and sicknesses, by which he gives them some foretasts of his wrath;
So Chemnitz expoundeth this digging and dunging, of God's sending of afflictions and Sicknesses, by which he gives them Some foretastes of his wrath;
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he doth as it were shew them hell and judgement; he puts men into the fear of death and hell;
he does as it were show them hell and judgement; he puts men into the Fear of death and hell;
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then they cry and pray to God as here the Vinedresser doth; Lord, let me alone this year also:
then they cry and pray to God as Here the Vinedresser does; Lord, let me alone this year also:
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let me live a little longer, I will amend, I will not live as formerly;
let me live a little longer, I will amend, I will not live as formerly;
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I will shun evil company and evil courses, I will hear the word, and pray more, and live better;
I will shun evil company and evil courses, I will hear the word, and pray more, and live better;
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and God remembring them in their low condition, saith, Let them alone another year, spare cutting them down,
and God remembering them in their low condition, Says, Let them alone Another year, spare cutting them down,
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and casting them into the pit:
and casting them into the pit:
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These very same men perform not their sick bed vows, prove unfruitful, and God suffereth them to stand still;
These very same men perform not their sick Bed vows, prove unfruitful, and God suffers them to stand still;
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here is the admirable patience of God.
Here is the admirable patience of God.
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Consider how long God hath let them alone already, perhaps these three years as in my Text, perhaps twenty,
Consider how long God hath let them alone already, perhaps these three Years as in my Text, perhaps twenty,
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or thirty, or forty years, perhaps for more years: duration of time doth wonderfully aggravate the patience of God, and their sin of impenitency;
or thirty, or forty Years, perhaps for more Years: duration of time does wonderfully aggravate the patience of God, and their since of impenitency;
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will any Gardiner wait too long for a trees fruit? will any Prince in the world wait and expect so long a time the return and repentance of a Rebel? yet God is pleased to let men alone another year also, waiting and expecting their conversion.
will any Gardener wait too long for a trees fruit? will any Prince in the world wait and expect so long a time the return and Repentance of a Rebel? yet God is pleased to let men alone Another year also, waiting and expecting their conversion.
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God is pleased to wave and pass by all this, and to continue the use of the means of grace for a longer space, charging all his Ministers as they will answer God, to digg still about these trees, and to dung them:
God is pleased to wave and pass by all this, and to continue the use of the means of grace for a longer Molle, charging all his Ministers as they will answer God, to dig still about these trees, and to dung them:
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Go still, Preach the Word in season and out of season; still exhort, perswade and intreat them in season and out of season;
Go still, Preach the Word in season and out of season; still exhort, persuade and entreat them in season and out of season;
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still pray for them, neglect no opportunity, slack no means, but labour in the word and doctrine;
still pray for them, neglect no opportunity, slack no means, but labour in the word and Doctrine;
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spend your strength to turn these poor sinners from the power of sin and Satan to the living God.
spend your strength to turn these poor Sinners from the power of since and Satan to the living God.
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CHAP. XXIV. THE point I will handle from these words shall be this.
CHAP. XXIV. THE point I will handle from these words shall be this.
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Howbeit men are for a long while unfruitful under the means of grace, and deserve a cutting down, Howbeit men Are for a long while unfruitful under the means of grace, and deserve a cutting down,
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yet God is pleased to give them more time and means of grace to make them fruitful.
yet God is pleased to give them more time and means of grace to make them fruitful.
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how many of us have stood and (it is a sad word that I must speak) do still stand unfruitful in the Lords Vineyard!
how many of us have stood and (it is a sad word that I must speak) do still stand unfruitful in the lords Vineyard!
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how do many of us deserve a cutting down, a casting into hell? how many are there among us who daily bring forth the wild grapes of drunkenness, swearing,
how do many of us deserve a cutting down, a casting into hell? how many Are there among us who daily bring forth the wild grapes of Drunkenness, swearing,
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and the like unfruitful works of hellish darkness! though many among us do persist in their detestable vices and practices to this day;
and the like unfruitful works of hellish darkness! though many among us do persist in their detestable vices and practices to this day;
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yet still you have Sabbaths, ordinances, the means of grace, and Christ by his Ministers is still labouring your conversion, reformation and Salvation;
yet still you have Sabbaths, ordinances, the means of grace, and christ by his Ministers is still labouring your conversion, Reformation and Salvation;
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not a drunkard, not a swearer this day but is a living instance of this truth;
not a drunkard, not a swearer this day but is a living instance of this truth;
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and must say, yet God lets me alone this week, this month, this year, to this day,
and must say, yet God lets me alone this Week, this Monn, this year, to this day,
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and I am not cut down and cast into hell.
and I am not Cut down and cast into hell.
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That we may the better perceive how patient and long-suffering God is to unfruitful persons, I will first propose some things to your cosideration.
That we may the better perceive how patient and long-suffering God is to unfruitful Persons, I will First propose Some things to your consideration.
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God might in justice have cut every one down as soon as we were born; damnati antequàm nati, saith Augustine: we deserved damnation before we were born:
God might in Justice have Cut every one down as soon as we were born; Condemned antequàm Nati, Says Augustine: we deserved damnation before we were born:
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we are all dead trees at the root from our conception and birth, fit for nothing but to be fuel for Hell:
we Are all dead trees At the root from our conception and birth, fit for nothing but to be fuel for Hell:
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there was (according to our natures) no probable hopes that ever we should bear any other fruit then wild grapes,
there was (according to our nature's) no probable hope's that ever we should bear any other fruit then wild grapes,
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yet God hath let us alone for many years.
yet God hath let us alone for many Years.
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God might have suffered such briars and thorns as we are by nature, to have stood in the wast howling wilderness of the world:
God might have suffered such briers and thorns as we Are by nature, to have stood in the waste howling Wilderness of the world:
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we see that in his unsearchable wayes of justice many millions are suffered by him to stand in this forlorn estate, whose end is to be burned:
we see that in his unsearchable ways of Justice many millions Are suffered by him to stand in this forlorn estate, whose end is to be burned:
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yet God hath not dealt so severely with us, but hath set us in his Vineyard:
yet God hath not dealt so severely with us, but hath Set us in his Vineyard:
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we have the mighty means of conversion and gratious fruitfulness which they have not, and never shall have.
we have the mighty means of conversion and gracious fruitfulness which they have not, and never shall have.
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That is as true of us and them which Christ said of Chorazin and Bethsaida: if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Zidon which were done in you;
That is as true of us and them which christ said of Chorazin and Bethsaida: if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon which were done in you;
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if the mighty means of salvation had been given them;
if the mighty means of salvation had been given them;
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had they been trees planted by Gods Rivers side as we are, they had brought forth the fruits of repentance long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
had they been trees planted by God's rivers side as we Are, they had brought forth the fruits of Repentance long ago in Sackcloth and Ashes.
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The having of the means of grace is no common, but a rich peculiar distinguishing mercy;
The having of thee means of grace is no Common, but a rich peculiar distinguishing mercy;
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and their souls into hell, did he delight in their death!
and their Souls into hell, did he delight in their death!
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how easie a thing is it with God to tumble them down to the bottom of destruction? how suddenly could he turn their bodies into dust,
how easy a thing is it with God to tumble them down to the bottom of destruction? how suddenly could he turn their bodies into dust,
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he would never be so patient and long suffering and good to sinners, if he took pleasure in their death:
he would never be so patient and long suffering and good to Sinners, if he took pleasure in their death:
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tis evident he delighteth in the conversion, and not in the destruction of sinners:
this evident he delights in the conversion, and not in the destruction of Sinners:
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for why will ye die, O house of Israel! God sweareth to it, we may therefore give all credit to him;for why will you die, Oh house of Israel! God Sweareth to it, we may Therefore give all credit to him;
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but that the wicked turn from his way and live: wherefore turn ye, turn ye from your evil wayes:
but that the wicked turn from his Way and live: Wherefore turn you, turn you from your evil ways:
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As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, As I live, Says the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked,
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tis your conversion he desireth, your repentance he delighteth in, Ezek. 33.11.
this your conversion he Desires, your Repentance he delights in, Ezekiel 33.11.
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Because God will have all men to see that the death of sinners is not his delight;
Because God will have all men to see that the death of Sinners is not his delight;
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it is for Christs sake that thou hast the Sabbaths, that thou hearest this Sermon, and hast thy life lengthened out to this very day.
it is for Christ sake that thou hast the Sabbaths, that thou Hearst this Sermon, and hast thy life lengthened out to this very day.
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those extraordinary gifts which Judas had were the price of Christs blood for him, and in this sence he died for Judas as for Peter. There is not a wicked man but is obliged to give thanks to Christ for all the good that he hath;
those extraordinary Gifts which Judas had were the price of Christ blood for him, and in this sense he died for Judas as for Peter. There is not a wicked man but is obliged to give thanks to christ for all the good that he hath;
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as to these things Christ died for all men: that life, that space and means of repentance;
as to these things christ died for all men: that life, that Molle and means of Repentance;
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This may give an answer to that great question, Whether Christ died for all men? seeing the life of men is part of Christs purchase, the dayes and years of patience which all enjoy are parts of Christs purchase, more especially the means and space of repentance, the ordinances, the Ministry are Christs purchased gifts;
This may give an answer to that great question, Whither christ died for all men? seeing the life of men is part of Christ purchase, the days and Years of patience which all enjoy Are parts of Christ purchase, more especially the means and Molle of Repentance, the ordinances, the Ministry Are Christ purchased Gifts;
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God for Christs sake lets us alone, and for his sake gives and continues the means of grace among a people.
God for Christ sake lets us alone, and for his sake gives and continues the means of grace among a people.
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Lord, do thou but let them alone, I will do all this:
Lord, do thou but let them alone, I will do all this:
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I will send out Ministers to call them to repentance, and faith in my blood; I will labour their conversion:
I will send out Ministers to call them to Repentance, and faith in my blood; I will labour their conversion:
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I will lay down my life, and purchase pardon and life, and will tender them my death and merits:
I will lay down my life, and purchase pardon and life, and will tender them my death and merits:
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had not he interceded, Lord, let them alone, let them live; be patient, forbear cuting them down;
had not he interceded, Lord, let them alone, let them live; be patient, forbear cuting them down;
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God in justice might have proceeded against us, and sent us roaring to Hell, without giving us a space of life and a space of repentance, had not Christ come between sinful men and an angry God;
God in Justice might have proceeded against us, and sent us roaring to Hell, without giving us a Molle of life and a Molle of Repentance, had not christ come between sinful men and an angry God;
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you read this in my Text, He answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also: our first rebellion forfeited all:
you read this in my Text, He answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also: our First rebellion forfeited all:
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and the means of grace continued to them:
and the means of grace continued to them:
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it is upon the account of Christ who is the Vine-dresser, that wicked men have a space of repentance,
it is upon the account of christ who is the Vine-dresser, that wicked men have a Molle of Repentance,
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Because of the Vine dressers mediation;
Because of the Vine dressers mediation;
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the meekest of men cannot endure such vile provocations, but their wrath would break out against them.
the Meekest of men cannot endure such vile provocations, but their wrath would break out against them.
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and Oath to Oath, because he is God and not man:
and Oath to Oath, Because he is God and not man:
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he lets drunkards alone for this year and that year, though they add drunkenness to thirst,
he lets drunkards alone for this year and that year, though they add Drunkenness to thirst,
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because he is a God whom thou provokest to anger, and not man;
Because he is a God whom thou provokest to anger, and not man;
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I am God of infinite compassion, and not man whose compassions are little. Oh thou that dost daily go on in thy abominable provocations of God; therefore thou art not destroyed.
I am God of infinite compassion, and not man whose compassions Are little. O thou that dost daily go on in thy abominable provocations of God; Therefore thou art not destroyed.
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I am God of infinite patience, and not man who hath but a dram of patience in him:
I am God of infinite patience, and not man who hath but a dram of patience in him:
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I am God who can moderate my wrath, and not man who is peevish and froward, with whom there is but a word and a blow;
I am God who can moderate my wrath, and not man who is peevish and froward, with whom there is but a word and a blow;
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for I am God and not man:
for I am God and not man:
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Though this people deserve destruction, yet my bowels are moved within me, I will not execute my wrath;
Though this people deserve destruction, yet my bowels Are moved within me, I will not execute my wrath;
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These words do shew Gods infinite patience and forbearance to them, his unwillingness to cut them down:
These words do show God's infinite patience and forbearance to them, his unwillingness to Cut them down:
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for I am God, and not man. for I am God, and not man.
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In ver. 9. he saith, My heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together, I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger;
In ver. 9. he Says, My heart is turned within me, my repentings Are kindled together, I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger;
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though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him, ver. 7. These words shew the obstinacy and impenitency of men; they are bent to backsliding: though they called them to the most High, none At all would exalt him, ver. 7. These words show the obstinacy and impenitency of men; they Are bent to backsliding:
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The Lord saith, Hosea 11.7, 8, 9. My people are bent to backsliding from me;
The Lord Says, Hosea 11.7, 8, 9. My people Are bent to backsliding from me;
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there are but drops of patience in men, God is a boundless Ocean: in men are but sparks, God is a Sun of infinite patience.
there Are but drops of patience in men, God is a boundless Ocean: in men Are but sparks, God is a Sun of infinite patience.
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as I overthrew Admas with fire and brimstone; they are as deserving of destruction as the worst of sinners.
as I overthrew Admas with fire and brimstone; they Are as deserving of destruction as the worst of Sinners.
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in a word, he is God and not man; so his patience and forbearance to sinners is infinitely beyond the patience of men;
in a word, he is God and not man; so his patience and forbearance to Sinners is infinitely beyond the patience of men;
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his name is Full of Pitty and Compassion, so are his wayes and actions to sinners:
his name is Full of Pity and Compassion, so Are his ways and actions to Sinners:
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In verse 8. God saith, How shall I give thee up to Ephraim? how shall I make thee as Admah, and set thee as Zeboim? as who should say, This people deserveth to be cut down,
In verse 8. God Says, How shall I give thee up to Ephraim? how shall I make thee as Admah, and Set thee as Zeboim? as who should say, This people deserveth to be Cut down,
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his name is Good, full of kindness, so are his wayes to sinners;
his name is Good, full of kindness, so Are his ways to Sinners;
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God will have all his wayes and actions answer his name and titles: his name is long-suffering, so are his wayes to sinners full of long-suffering:
God will have all his ways and actions answer his name and titles: his name is long-suffering, so Are his ways to Sinners full of long-suffering:
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by this he sheweth himself to be God and not man, a God of great kindness, slow to anger:
by this he shows himself to be God and not man, a God of great kindness, slow to anger:
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THe first reason of this point is, because hereby God sheweth the infinite disproportion between him and man:
THe First reason of this point is, Because hereby God shows the infinite disproportion between him and man:
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CHAP. XXV. The Reasons of the Doctrine.CHAP. XXV. The Reasons of the Doctrine.
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(1.) They were called upon by the Prophets to turn to God, but none of them would give him the glory of their repenting.
(1.) They were called upon by the prophets to turn to God, but none of them would give him the glory of their repenting.
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they are continually turning and revolting from me. They called them to the most High:
they Are continually turning and revolting from me. They called them to the most High:
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therefore if ye are cut down, you shall see that your destruction is from your selves.
Therefore if you Are Cut down, you shall see that your destruction is from your selves.
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Because some are brought to fruitfulness and repentance by Gods letting them alone for one year more;
Because Some Are brought to fruitfulness and Repentance by God's letting them alone for one year more;
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though many perish through their own willfulness and obstinacy, and will never bring forth fruit, though God should suffer them to stand in his Vineyard many years longer;
though many perish through their own willfulness and obstinacy, and will never bring forth fruit, though God should suffer them to stand in his Vineyard many Years longer;
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yet some are led to repentance, some are drawn to God; some trees do bring forth fruits meet for repentance;
yet Some Are led to Repentance, Some Are drawn to God; Some trees do bring forth fruits meet for Repentance;
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God hath some souls among the profane off-scouring of the world, which through his patience shall be brought to repentance by the means of grace.
God hath Some Souls among the profane offscouring of the world, which through his patience shall be brought to Repentance by the means of grace.
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This reason the Apostle gives of Gods long-sufferance, 2 Pet. 3.9.
This reason the Apostle gives of God's long-sufferance, 2 Pet. 3.9.
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The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness, but is longsuff•ring to us ward, not willing that any should perish, The Lord is not slack Concerning his promise, as Some men count slackness, but is longsuff•ring to us ward, not willing that any should perish,
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the great God would never make such low condescensions and large offers to us, if he delighted in our death.
the great God would never make such low condescensions and large offers to us, if he delighted in our death.
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but that all should come to repentance (1.) Not willing that any of his elect should perish,but that all should come to Repentance (1.) Not willing that any of his elect should perish,
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but that all of them should come to repentance: therefore he g•ves them time, space, and means of grace to bring them to repentance.
but that all of them should come to Repentance: Therefore he g•ves them time, Molle, and means of grace to bring them to Repentance.
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As soon as that word is out of his mouth, [ Cut him down, let him not cumber the ground ] down we should fall,
As soon as that word is out of his Mouth, [ cut him down, let him not cumber the ground ] down we should fallen,
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and he would not let us alone one day longer, and we should not hear one Sermon more:
and he would not let us alone one day longer, and we should not hear one Sermon more:
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Why doth God give us all a space to repent? why doth he call us to repentance? Why do•h he give us all means to lead and bring us to repentance? Why doth he send out his Ministers to exhort and intreat us to reprent? Why doth he make such offers of grace and mercy to us? Why doth he so pathetically call from Heaven to us to turn from our evil wayes? Why doth he let us alone this year also? All this demonstrateth, that God taketh no pleasure in our destruction, but in our conversion:
Why does God give us all a Molle to Repent? why does he call us to Repentance? Why do•h he give us all means to led and bring us to Repentance? Why does he send out his Ministers to exhort and entreat us to reprent? Why does he make such offers of grace and mercy to us? Why does he so pathetically call from Heaven to us to turn from our evil ways? Why does he let us alone this year also? All this Demonstrates, that God Takes no pleasure in our destruction, but in our conversion:
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to neglect an opportunity, which probably you may never have the like again, is folly with a witness;
to neglect an opportunity, which probably you may never have the like again, is folly with a witness;
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CHAP. XXVI. LET us all be exhorted to improve this present day and time of grace:
CHAP. XXVI. LET us all be exhorted to improve this present day and time of grace:
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we have been unfruitful for a long time, the sentence is passed against us, Cut them down, let them not cumber the ground.
we have been unfruitful for a long time, the sentence is passed against us, cut them down, let them not cumber the ground.
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Yet God hath let us alone this year also, yet we live and do enjoy the mighty means of grace,
Yet God hath let us alone this year also, yet we live and do enjoy the mighty means of grace,
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yet God calls upon us to bring forth fruit:
yet God calls upon us to bring forth fruit:
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yet God is expecting and waiting for our conversion, crying to us from Heaven in his word, How long! when shall it once be? let thy heart Eccho to God now this day, this hour;
yet God is expecting and waiting for our conversion, crying to us from Heaven in his word, How long! when shall it once be? let thy heart Echo to God now this day, this hour;
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say now, Lord give me repentance, and I will repent; Lord now convert me, and I will turn:
say now, Lord give me Repentance, and I will Repent; Lord now convert me, and I will turn:
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now Lord draw me, and I will run after thee: Oh that there were these meltings of heart within us!
now Lord draw me, and I will run After thee: O that there were these meltings of heart within us!
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Oh that there were such motions, such pantings of soul in us!
O that there were such motions, such pantings of soul in us!
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Oh that there were in us shame for our long unfruitfulness, and a purpose to bring forth fruit!
O that there were in us shame for our long unfruitfulness, and a purpose to bring forth fruit!
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I beseech you, let these considerations sink into your hearts;
I beseech you, let these considerations sink into your hearts;
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1. Perhaps your three years are expired, and this present year is the superadded year, this present year is the fruit of Christs intercession,
1. Perhaps your three Years Are expired, and this present year is the superadded year, this present year is the fruit of Christ Intercession,
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for your last tryall whether you will bring forth fruit or no:
for your last trial whither you will bring forth fruit or no:
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these perhaps are some of the last Sabbaths, some of the last Sermons, and some of the last Exhortations and invitations that you shall have to repentance:
these perhaps Are Some of the last Sabbaths, Some of the last Sermons, and Some of the last Exhortations and invitations that you shall have to Repentance:
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You have disappointed Gods expectation for the space of three years; do not now disappoint him this last year of thy visitation:
You have disappointed God's expectation for the Molle of three Years; do not now disappoint him this last year of thy Visitation:
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Is it a small thing to weary men? will you weary my God also? Isa. 7.13.Is it a small thing to weary men? will you weary my God also? Isaiah 7.13.
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it is no small sin to weary Gods faithful Ministers, but what a sinne is it to weary God himself?
it is no small since to weary God's faithful Ministers, but what a sin is it to weary God himself?
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2. Consider that your last year of grace may be now expiring; this may be the last month, week, or day of this superadded year:
2. Consider that your last year of grace may be now expiring; this may be the last Monn, Week, or day of this superadded year:
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the last year or day of thy visitation;
the last year or day of thy Visitation;
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it maybe this may be the last Sabbath, the last Sermon, the last Call that thou shalt have to repent;
it maybe this may be the last Sabbath, the last Sermon, the last Call that thou shalt have to Repent;
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it is extream madness and folly for any man to delay to repent for a day:
it is extreme madness and folly for any man to Delay to Repent for a day:
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so likewise to neglect a certain time, presuming on an uncertain time;
so likewise to neglect a certain time, presuming on an uncertain time;
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to neglect the present time which is certain, for the future which is very uncertain, is madness in the utmost degree.
to neglect the present time which is certain, for the future which is very uncertain, is madness in the utmost degree.
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3. Are we not ashamed of our former unthankfulness to God, for the great space of repentance and means of grace which he hath for many years vouchsafed to us? will any of us be so brutish as to continue our unthankfulness this year also? Is not the time past sufficient which we have spent in bringing forth wild Grapes? Have we not turned abundance of grace into wantonness? Have we not despised very rich patience already? Have we not too often received the grace of God in vain? Have we not made light of all the offers of mercy? Think upon these things,
3. are we not ashamed of our former unthankfulness to God, for the great Molle of Repentance and means of grace which he hath for many Years vouchsafed to us? will any of us be so brutish as to continue our unthankfulness this year also? Is not the time passed sufficient which we have spent in bringing forth wild Grapes? Have we not turned abundance of grace into wantonness? Have we not despised very rich patience already? Have we not too often received the grace of God in vain? Have we not made Light of all the offers of mercy? Think upon these things,
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and say, Shall I go on in the hardness and impenitency of my heart!
and say, Shall I go on in the hardness and impenitency of my heart!
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it is high time for me to bring forth fruit, to be serviceable to my God.
it is high time for me to bring forth fruit, to be serviceable to my God.
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4. Consider, That when this year which God superadds to the other three years is expired,
4. Consider, That when this year which God superadds to the other three Years is expired,
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then no more, not another year is to be expected:
then no more, not Another year is to be expected:
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we know not when this superadded year will be expired, for God ke•ps the Alm•nack of the year of grace;
we know not when this superadded year will be expired, for God ke•ps the Alm•nack of the year of grace;
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men cannot see how far it is gone, how nigh to the end;
men cannot see how Far it is gone, how High to the end;
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when this year is come to an end, it will be in vain to expect that God will let thee stand another year:
when this year is come to an end, it will be in vain to expect that God will let thee stand Another year:
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you may beg and cry and pray for another year, but your Prayers will be in vain:
you may beg and cry and pray for Another year, but your Prayers will be in vain:
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the Vinedresser will not beg for a day more:
the Vinedresser will not beg for a day more:
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he will not say, This mans fourth year is expired, Lord let him alone one year more:
he will not say, This men fourth year is expired, Lord let him alone one year more:
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his resolve is to intercede no more for him;
his resolve is to intercede no more for him;
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if he will not bring forth fruit this year, then Lord Cut him down, cast him into hell fire.
if he will not bring forth fruit this year, then Lord cut him down, cast him into hell fire.
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5. The larger space of repentance God gives you, if you bear not fruit; you will bring forth more wrath for your selves:
5. The larger Molle of Repentance God gives you, if you bear not fruit; you will bring forth more wrath for your selves:
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if you do not improve this year to treasure up grace and mercy against the day of mercy,
if you do not improve this year to treasure up grace and mercy against the day of mercy,
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then you treasure up wrath against the day of wrath;
then you treasure up wrath against the day of wrath;
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then it will be better that you had never had this year also, and that God had cut you down long ere now;
then it will be better that you had never had this year also, and that God had Cut you down long ere now;
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the more patience you have abused, the more wrath shall be poured on you:
the more patience you have abused, the more wrath shall be poured on you:
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you will then wish, Oh that I had been cut down as soon as I was born!
you will then wish, O that I had been Cut down as soon as I was born!
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Oh that I had never stood one day in the Vineyard! Oh that I never had Sabbaths, Sermons, means of grace, and space to repent!
O that I had never stood one day in the Vineyard! O that I never had Sabbaths, Sermons, means of grace, and Molle to Repent!
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it is now the aggravation of the sin and torment of Judas, that he had such means of grace,
it is now the aggravation of the since and torment of Judas, that he had such means of grace,
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and received the grace of God in vain. 6. How inexcusable wilt thou be, that dost wilfully stand out against all Gods patience,
and received the grace of God in vain. 6. How inexcusable wilt thou be, that dost wilfully stand out against all God's patience,
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and all the invitations thou hast had to repentance!
and all the invitations thou hast had to Repentance!
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Who shall plead for thee? What excuse canst thou make, when God shall say to thee, I planted thee in my Vineyard, I gave thee three years for a space to bring forth fruit!
Who shall plead for thee? What excuse Canst thou make, when God shall say to thee, I planted thee in my Vineyard, I gave thee three Years for a Molle to bring forth fruit!
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Yea I gave thee a further space, and used more means to make thee fruitful, but thou didst not bring forth fruit;
Yea I gave thee a further Molle, and used more means to make thee fruitful, but thou didst not bring forth fruit;
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Oh how will thy mouth be stopped! then shalt thou acknowledge that thy destruction is from thy self.
O how will thy Mouth be stopped! then shalt thou acknowledge that thy destruction is from thy self.
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the more fruit we bring forth, the better it will be for us in the great day of recompence.
the more fruit we bring forth, the better it will be for us in the great day of recompense.
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if we have five Talents, we must improve them to ten;
if we have five Talents, we must improve them to ten;
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he that doth not grow in grace, hath no grace: painted trees do not grow; God expecte•h a proportionable growth:
he that does not grow in grace, hath no grace: painted trees do not grow; God expecte•h a proportionable growth:
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We must be bringing forth fruit in our season, Psal. 1. All times are a Christians season;
We must be bringing forth fruit in our season, Psalm 1. All times Are a Christians season;
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Hence let fruitful trees learn that the longer they live, they are to grow in grace, to bring forth more fruit.
Hence let fruitful trees Learn that the longer they live, they Are to grow in grace, to bring forth more fruit.
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for the eternal welfare of our immortal souls.
for the Eternal welfare of our immortal Souls.
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and dunging us, using all labour and means to make us bring forth much fruit to our God,
and dunging us, using all labour and means to make us bring forth much fruit to our God,
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but God deals not so with us: Blessed be his name, we have another year; he let us alone still, and his servants are to this day digging about us,
but God deals not so with us: Blessed be his name, we have Another year; he let us alone still, and his Servants Are to this day digging about us,
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God might have cut us down in our infancy; or cut us down for our unfruitfulness for so long a time;
God might have Cut us down in our infancy; or Cut us down for our unfruitfulness for so long a time;
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God might have dealt with us as with the lapsed Angels, damn us assoon as we sinned;
God might have dealt with us as with the lapsed Angels, damn us As soon as we sinned;
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for his continuance of the means of grace and salvation to this hour!
for his Continuance of the means of grace and salvation to this hour!
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What cause have we to be thankful to God, for lengthening out the day and year of grace to us,
What cause have we to be thankful to God, for lengthening out the day and year of grace to us,
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because men have in them an eternal bent to sin, therefore God punisheth them for this reason (among others) to eternity.
Because men have in them an Eternal bent to since, Therefore God Punisheth them for this reason (among Others) to eternity.
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and never would bring forth fruit;
and never would bring forth fruit;
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it is because they sin in suo aeterno: should God add year to year, should he let them alone for ever, they would sin for ever,
it is Because they sin in Sue aeterno: should God add year to year, should he let them alone for ever, they would sin for ever,
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but rather magnifie the patience of God toward them. Hence you may see what just cause God hath to damn sinners to eternity:
but rather magnify the patience of God towards them. Hence you may see what just cause God hath to damn Sinners to eternity:
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how canst thou behold these men and their wickedness, and not lift up thine axe and cut them down!
how Canst thou behold these men and their wickedness, and not lift up thine axe and Cut them down!
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therefore when thou seest wicked men go on in high provocations, and God hath not cut them down, say not thou in thy heart, Lord,
Therefore when thou See wicked men go on in high provocations, and God hath not Cut them down, say not thou in thy heart, Lord,
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wherefore he invites them to convert, Turn ye, Turn ye: he doth ingeminate the exhortation, to shew how earnestly he willeth their conversion and salvation:
Wherefore he invites them to convert, Turn you, Turn you: he does ingeminate the exhortation, to show how earnestly he wills their conversion and salvation:
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he hath a desire of their conversion and salvation, he hath no pleasure in their destruction;
he hath a desire of their conversion and salvation, he hath no pleasure in their destruction;
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here is the reason, God is pleased to make trial of them, whether they will at last repent or no:
Here is the reason, God is pleased to make trial of them, whither they will At last Repent or no:
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THis may inform us what is the reason why God-provoking sinners, whose sins cry loud for vengeance are suffered to live and to enjoy Sabba•hs and ordinances, and many mercies from God;
THis may inform us what is the reason why God-provoking Sinners, whose Sins cry loud for vengeance Are suffered to live and to enjoy Sabba•hs and ordinances, and many Mercies from God;
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CHAP. XXVII.
CHAP. XXVII.
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How well was it with the Prodigal repenting and returning to his Father, after he had spent all his time and estate upon Harlots, upon his lusts!
How well was it with the Prodigal repenting and returning to his Father, After he had spent all his time and estate upon Harlots, upon his Lustiest!
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CHAP. XXVIII. THese words are another argument of the Vine-dresser, moving the Lord of the Vineyard to forbear awhile the cutting down of the barren figg-tree.
CHAP. XXVIII. THese words Are Another argument of the Vine-dresser, moving the Lord of the Vineyard to forbear awhile the cutting down of the barren Fig tree.
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As the first is drawn from the Vine dressers further diligence and labour to make it bear fruit;
As the First is drawn from the Vine dressers further diligence and labour to make it bear fruit;
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This is drawn from the Tree it self; it is as if he had said; it may be this tree may yet bring forth fruit:
This is drawn from the Tree it self; it is as if he had said; it may be this tree may yet bring forth fruit:
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this impenitent person may yet be led to repentance, and if he shall at the last repent, it is well on all hands;
this impenitent person may yet be led to Repentance, and if he shall At the last Repent, it is well on all hands;
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then thou wilt never repent of forbearing him so long, and I shall never repent of my labour to make him to bear the fruit of repentance.
then thou wilt never Repent of forbearing him so long, and I shall never Repent of my labour to make him to bear the fruit of Repentance.
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But if this unfruitful tree, this wicked and impenitent person shall not after all thy forbearance and my labour, bring forth fruits meet for repentance,
But if this unfruitful tree, this wicked and impenitent person shall not After all thy forbearance and my labour, bring forth fruits meet for Repentance,
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then I will never open my mouth more in his behalf, never shall any more intercession be made for him,
then I will never open my Mouth more in his behalf, never shall any more Intercession be made for him,
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but let thy wrath break in upon him; Cut him down, and cast him into unquenchable fire.
but let thy wrath break in upon him; cut him down, and cast him into unquenchable fire.
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In the words we have two particulars. 1. Here is mercy promised to the repenting sinner: If it bear fruit, Well.
In the words we have two particulars. 1. Here is mercy promised to the repenting sinner: If it bear fruit, Well.
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2. Wrath and misery threatned, and that shall be certainly executed on the impenitent; If not, then after that cut it down.
2. Wrath and misery threatened, and that shall be Certainly executed on the impenitent; If not, then After that Cut it down.
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I shall now handle the doctrine that lyeth in the former part of the words.
I shall now handle the Doctrine that lies in the former part of the words.
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If after all unfruitfulness, and impenitency for a long while, a man shall at the last bring forth fruits meet for repentance, it shall be well on all sides.
If After all unfruitfulness, and impenitency for a long while, a man shall At the last bring forth fruits meet for Repentance, it shall be well on all sides.
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Oh thou that hast mispent a great age under the means of grace in all manner of prophanity;
O thou that hast Mis-spent a great age under the means of grace in all manner of profanity;
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thou who hast been an habitual and customary swearer and drunkard from thy youth to old age, do thou now repent, all thy wickedness shall be forgotten and forgiven;
thou who hast been an habitual and customary swearer and drunkard from thy youth to old age, do thou now Repent, all thy wickedness shall be forgotten and forgiven;
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God will never upbraid thee with thy rebellious c•urses, he will not give thee an angry word,
God will never upbraid thee with thy rebellious c•urses, he will not give thee an angry word,
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but will embrace thee in his arms, k ss thee, wash thee in the blood of his Son, robe thee with his Sons righteousness, love and delight in thee,
but will embrace thee in his arms, k ss thee, wash thee in the blood of his Son, robe thee with his Sons righteousness, love and delight in thee,
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as if thou hadst been a tree alwayes bearing fruit. For proof of •his point, consult Jer. 3.1.
as if thou Hadst been a tree always bearing fruit. For proof of •his point, consult Jer. 3.1.
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They say if a man put away his wife, and she go from him, and become another mans, shall he return unto her again? shall not the Land be greatly polluted? but thou hast played the Harlot with many lovers, They say if a man put away his wife, and she go from him, and become Another men, shall he return unto her again? shall not the Land be greatly polluted? but thou hast played the Harlot with many lovers,
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yet return again to me saith the Lord. yet return again to me Says the Lord.
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Here God under the Parable or a disloyal Wife to her Husband, and of his utter rejection of her for her disloyalty, sheweth that he will not do so:
Here God under the Parable or a disloyal Wife to her Husband, and of his utter rejection of her for her disloyalty, shows that he will not do so:
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Though thou hast plaid the Harlot with many Lovers: that is, Though thou hast been an Idolater, a shameless Apostate:Though thou hast played the Harlot with many Lovers: that is, Though thou hast been an Idolater, a shameless Apostate:
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yet if thou wilt repent and return to me, it shall be well with thee: I will receive thee notwithstanding all thine abominations.
yet if thou wilt Repent and return to me, it shall be well with thee: I will receive thee notwithstanding all thine abominations.
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And in ver 12. he saith, Go, and proclaim these words, and say, Return thou backsliding Israel, and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you,
And in for 12. he Says, Go, and proclaim these words, and say, Return thou backsliding Israel, and I will not cause mine anger to fallen upon you,
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for I am merciful, saith the Lord; for I am merciful, Says the Lord;
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as who should say, make proclamation to all impenitent sinners, invite them to repent, and assure them that it shall be well with them;
as who should say, make proclamation to all impenitent Sinners, invite them to Repent, and assure them that it shall be well with them;
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I will not be angry with them; I will not so much as look upon you with an angry and scornful countenance,
I will not be angry with them; I will not so much as look upon you with an angry and scornful countenance,
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but will shew all favour and mercy to you.
but will show all favour and mercy to you.
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In Matth. 20. from the 1. to the end of ver. 6. he sheweth under another Parable, that it shall be well with every one that shall come in to Christ at the last:
In Matthew 20. from the 1. to the end of for. 6. he shows under Another Parable, that it shall be well with every one that shall come in to christ At the last:
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for ver. 6. he calls men in the last hour of the day:
for for. 6. he calls men in the last hour of the day:
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and albeit they had stood idle all the day long, yet if they would work but this one hour in the Vineyard, it should be as well with them as with those that had born the heat and burden of the day.
and albeit they had stood idle all the day long, yet if they would work but this one hour in the Vineyard, it should be as well with them as with those that had born the heat and burden of the day.
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All shall be as well with old sinners, that have stood all the day long in their impenitency and wickedness,
All shall be as well with old Sinners, that have stood all the day long in their impenitency and wickedness,
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if they repent, as with those who repented early, even in the day of their youth.
if they Repent, as with those who repented early, even in the day of their youth.
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his Father kissed him, embraced him, rejoyced over him: This my Son was dead, and is alive again.
his Father kissed him, embraced him, rejoiced over him: This my Son was dead, and is alive again.
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My Son was a profane, vile, and wicked wretch, he stunk like a dead carrion in the nostrils of God and good men;
My Son was a profane, vile, and wicked wretch, he stunk like a dead carrion in the nostrils of God and good men;
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but now he is alive, he repents of all his wickedness:
but now he is alive, he repents of all his wickedness:
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how well was it then with him? His Father called for the Ring and the Robe for him, and feasted him;
how well was it then with him? His Father called for the Ring and the Robe for him, and feasted him;
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God thinketh no mercy too great or too good for repenting sinners, whensoever they repent and turn to him.
God Thinketh no mercy too great or too good for repenting Sinners, whensoever they Repent and turn to him.
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CHAP. XXIX. SECT. 1. IN prosecution of this point, I shall first shew how it is well on all sides. I.
CHAP. XXIX. SECT. 1. IN prosecution of this point, I shall First show how it is well on all sides. I.
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but such as have experimented the admirable efficacy of them upon their own souls:
but such as have experimented the admirable efficacy of them upon their own Souls:
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and powerless, but this, that men live under them, and bring not forth that fruit for which they are appointed? There is none that can value them more than thousands of Gold and Silver,
and powerless, but this, that men live under them, and bring not forth that fruit for which they Are appointed? There is none that can valve them more than thousands of Gold and Silver,
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what makes the world to think that there is nothing in the word and ordinances, that they are broken Cisterns, dry, empty things,
what makes the world to think that there is nothing in the word and ordinances, that they Are broken Cisterns, dry, empty things,
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and to warn every man everywhere to repent? Oh therefore when a man brings forth the fruit of repentance, the dignity and efficacy of his holy ordinances do appear;
and to warn every man everywhere to Repent? O Therefore when a man brings forth the fruit of Repentance, the dignity and efficacy of his holy ordinances do appear;
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Hath not he publ•shed the Gospel, and commanded the Gospel to be Preached everywhere to invite and bring men to repentance? hath not he set up the Ministry of the Gospel in his Church to Preach repentance,
Hath not he publ•shed the Gospel, and commanded the Gospel to be Preached everywhere to invite and bring men to Repentance? hath not he Set up the Ministry of the Gospel in his Church to Preach Repentance,
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(1.) God will secure and sence that Church, God will establish his ordinances and Gospel there:
(1.) God will secure and sense that Church, God will establish his ordinances and Gospel there:
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it is mens unfruitfulness under the Gospel, which endangereth and brings the removal of the Gospel from this to another people:
it is men's unfruitfulness under the Gospel, which endangereth and brings the removal of the Gospel from this to Another people:
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if we have any desire that God shall continue the Gospel and his ordinances, let us be fruitful, and God will establish:
if we have any desire that God shall continue the Gospel and his ordinances, let us be fruitful, and God will establish:
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Multitudes of converts are the glory of a Church, as multitudes of fruit-bearing trees are the glory of a Vineyard.
Multitudes of converts Are the glory of a Church, as Multitudes of Fruit bearing trees Are the glory of a Vineyard.
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2. It is well for the very Town and place where they dwell:
2. It is well for the very Town and place where they dwell:
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for whose sake doth God keep off destruct on from a Town? is is not for the sake of the righteous there? I will not destroy Sodom for tens sake;
for whose sake does God keep off destruct on from a Town? is is not for the sake of the righteous there? I will not destroy Sodom for tens sake;
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a few righteous men will preserve a City from terrible destruct•on. The Godly are the Pillars that bear up a Town;
a few righteous men will preserve a city from terrible destruct•on. The Godly Are the Pillars that bear up a Town;
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the Church is the pillar that bears up the world: Potiphar was blessed because of Joseph in his Family.
the Church is the pillar that bears up the world: Potiphar was blessed Because of Joseph in his Family.
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The more converts (few or many) are in a Town, there are •o many men there Praying for the Town where they live:
The more converts (few or many) Are in a Town, there Are •o many men there Praying for the Town where they live:
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and it is well for that Town:
and it is well for that Town:
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it is for their praying, mourning and repenting for the abominations of places wherein they live, that the clouds drop not down fire and brimstone upon it:
it is for their praying, mourning and repenting for the abominations of places wherein they live, that the Clouds drop not down fire and brimstone upon it:
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the many oaths that wicked men belch out, their cursing, their drunkenness, their many abominable practices do cry for vengeance;
the many Oaths that wicked men belch out, their cursing, their Drunkenness, their many abominable practices do cry for vengeance;
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but the Prayers of a few righteous persons do out-cry the cry of sin, and ye• obtaineth mercy for the places where they live: Brethren!
but the Prayers of a few righteous Persons do outcry the cry of since, and ye• obtaineth mercy for the places where they live: Brothers!
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if you desire the welfare of this Town, then bring forth fruits meet for repentance;
if you desire the welfare of this Town, then bring forth fruits meet for Repentance;
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Oh let it be said, This and that man was converted to Chr•st by the Preaching of the Gospel in this Town;
O let it be said, This and that man was converted to Chr•st by the Preaching of the Gospel in this Town;
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the most High will then establ•sh us. V. It is well for other barren Trees, when any one Tree becomes fruit-bearing:
the most High will then establ•sh us. V. It is well for other barren Trees, when any one Tree becomes Fruit bearing:
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it is well for other wicked men when some are converted, because when one profane man is powerfully wrought upon, he will do his endeavour by his prayers, counsels, instruct ons to convert others.
it is well for other wicked men when Some Are converted, Because when one profane man is powerfully wrought upon, he will do his endeavour by his Prayers, Counsels, instruct ons to convert Others.
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Psal. 51.12, 13. Restore unto me the joy of thy Salvation, then I will teach transgressours thy wayes, Psalm 51.12, 13. Restore unto me the joy of thy Salvation, then I will teach transgressors thy ways,
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and sinners shall be converted to thee: and Sinners shall be converted to thee:
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as if he had said, Lord make me to feel the comfortable effects of thy grace and favour,
as if he had said, Lord make me to feel the comfortable effects of thy grace and favour,
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and I will by my example and instructions endeavour the conversion of others.
and I will by my Exampl and instructions endeavour the conversion of Others.
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No sooner was Paul converted, but he planted and watered, digged and dunged to make others fruitful.
No sooner was Paul converted, but he planted and watered, dug and dunged to make Others fruitful.
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So Philip calls Nathaniel to see Christ: and the Woman of Samaria, when converted, calls all her neighbours to see him also;
So Philip calls Nathaniel to see christ: and the Woman of Samaria, when converted, calls all her neighbours to see him also;
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by this occasion many were converted, Joh. 4.39.
by this occasion many were converted, John 4.39.
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As a Ring touched with a Load-stone will draw another Ring to it, and that will draw a third,
As a Ring touched with a Loadstone will draw Another Ring to it, and that will draw a third,
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and that will draw a fourth:
and that will draw a fourth:
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so when once the heart of man is truly touched with Christ, he will endeavour to draw others to him.
so when once the heart of man is truly touched with christ, he will endeavour to draw Others to him.
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Grace is very communicative and diffusive;
Grace is very communicative and diffusive;
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Although it will not make a man a busie-body in other mens matters, yet it will make him very active in the conversion of other men;
Although it will not make a man a busybody in other men's matters, yet it will make him very active in the conversion of other men;
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it will make a man to cry out with Paul, I wish that all that hear me now, were such as I am, excepting these bonds. SECT. 4. VI. IT is well for the godly when others become fruitful in holiness, that such who in times past were unprofitable burdens to them, should become profitable;
it will make a man to cry out with Paul, I wish that all that hear me now, were such as I am, excepting these bonds. SECT. 4. VI. IT is well for the godly when Others become fruitful in holiness, that such who in times past were unprofitable burdens to them, should become profitable;
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such who once hindred them, do now promote their piety;
such who once hindered them, do now promote their piety;
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such who once had them in derision, now have them in honour and esteem for their Godliness.
such who once had them in derision, now have them in honour and esteem for their Godliness.
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Iron will sharpen iron, and gracious men will quicken one another:
Iron will sharpen iron, and gracious men will quicken one Another:
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It was a joy to Paul that Onesimus, that before his conversion was unprofitable, was now become profitable both to Paul and Philemon: Ministers and people have more good company in Heavens way, praying one for another, exhorting one another,
It was a joy to Paul that Onesimus, that before his conversion was unprofitable, was now become profitable both to Paul and Philemon: Ministers and people have more good company in Heavens Way, praying one for Another, exhorting one Another,
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and provoking one another to love, and to good works. VII. It is well for weak and trembling Christians:
and provoking one Another to love, and to good works. VII. It is well for weak and trembling Christians:
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when a great Sinner is made a true Saint:
when a great Sinner is made a true Saint:
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when they shall see how God hath shewn mercy to a Saul, to a blasphemer, to a persecutor,
when they shall see how God hath shown mercy to a Saul, to a blasphemer, to a persecutor,
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an injurious man, to one of the chief of sinners;
an injurious man, to one of the chief of Sinners;
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how doth it raise up the spirits of trembling sinners to expect grace, mercy and comfort from God? if the grace of God makes such dry trees fruitful;
how does it raise up the spirits of trembling Sinners to expect grace, mercy and Comfort from God? if the grace of God makes such dry trees fruitful;
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shall not his Grace make green trees fruitful? If God turns such briars and thorns into figg-trees, there is hope that he will make you fruitful.
shall not his Grace make green trees fruitful? If God turns such briers and thorns into figtrees, there is hope that he will make you fruitful.
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Oh do not despair, but hope and pray, when you see grace to abound where iniquity did so monstrously abound. VIII.
O do not despair, but hope and pray, when you see grace to abound where iniquity did so monstrously abound. VIII.
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It is very well for the Tree it self, for the man whom the Patience and forbearance of God,
It is very well for the Tree it self, for the man whom the Patience and forbearance of God,
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and the means of grace hath sweetly and powerfully led to repentance; if thou bearest fruit, it is well for thee.
and the means of grace hath sweetly and powerfully led to Repentance; if thou bearest fruit, it is well for thee.
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It is marvellous well for that sinner that is turned from sin to God, in these four particulars.
It is marvellous well for that sinner that is turned from since to God, in these four particulars.
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1. It saveth a cutting down, it preventeth that damnation that slumbers not, it saves from being cast into hell-fire.
1. It Saveth a cutting down, it preventeth that damnation that slumbers not, it saves from being cast into hell-fire.
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The axe of Divine vengeance shall lie no longer at the root of that Tree that bringeth forth good fruit, Joh. 6.37. Him that cometh unto me, I will in no wise cast out.
The axe of Divine vengeance shall lie no longer At the root of that Tree that brings forth good fruit, John 6.37. Him that comes unto me, I will in no wise cast out.
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No Gardiner will cut down his best Trees.
No Gardener will Cut down his best Trees.
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2. It is very well for him, because God pardons all his former unfruitfulness, he forgets and forgives all those wild grapes which he hath brought forth;
2. It is very well for him, Because God Pardons all his former unfruitfulness, he forgets and forgives all those wild grapes which he hath brought forth;
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albeit he hath been a long time unfruitful, and hath abounded in the unfruitful works of darkness, God will abundantly pardon all.
albeit he hath been a long time unfruitful, and hath abounded in the unfruitful works of darkness, God will abundantly pardon all.
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3. Tis very well for him, because now God himself will take special care of him,
3. This very well for him, Because now God himself will take special care of him,
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and will make him more fruitful, Joh. 15.2. Every branch that beareth fruit he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit:
and will make him more fruitful, John 15.2. Every branch that bears fruit he Purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit:
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lusts are great hinderances of fruit-bearing; God will purge him from these, that he may abound in fruit;
Lustiest Are great hindrances of Fruit bearing; God will purge him from these, that he may abound in fruit;
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God will make all means powerful•;
God will make all means powerful•;
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he desireth the conversion of sinners, and he delighteth in their conversion and Salvation: wherefore when they do turn, it is great joy to him.
he Desires the conversion of Sinners, and he delights in their conversion and Salvation: Wherefore when they do turn, it is great joy to him.
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2. It is well for God, because it is a pleasure and delight to him to see sinners turn and live;
2. It is well for God, Because it is a pleasure and delight to him to see Sinners turn and live;
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the Word, Sacraments, Prayers, Mercies, Judgements, all these shall make him to bring forth fruit in due season:
the Word, Sacraments, Prayers, mercies, Judgments, all these shall make him to bring forth fruit in due season:
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see what a comfortable promise is made to fruit-bearing Christians, Psal. 1.3. Whatsoever he doth shall prosper:
see what a comfortable promise is made to Fruit bearing Christians, Psalm 1.3. Whatsoever he does shall prosper:
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all his praying, hearing of the Word, &c. shall prosper. 4. It shall be very well for him hereafter;
all his praying, hearing of the Word, etc. shall prosper. 4. It shall be very well for him hereafter;
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when God shall transport him from earth to Heaven, how gloriously will God reward him for his fruitfulness!
when God shall transport him from earth to Heaven, how gloriously will God reward him for his fruitfulness!
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he shall eat of his own fruits in Heaven; according to his fruitfulness in grace, shall his reward of glory be:
he shall eat of his own fruits in Heaven; according to his fruitfulness in grace, shall his reward of glory be:
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the seed of grace sown here, will bring forth in some thirty fold, in some sixty fold, in some an hundred fold of glory and blessedness:
the seed of grace sown Here, will bring forth in Some thirty fold, in Some sixty fold, in Some an hundred fold of glory and blessedness:
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according to what we fow, we shall reap: he that soweth plentifully, shall reap plentifully: God will Crown his own graces, when, and wheresoever be sees them flourishing.
according to what we fow, we shall reap: he that Soweth plentifully, shall reap plentifully: God will Crown his own graces, when, and wheresoever be sees them flourishing.
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if ever any was ripe for Hell, this man was, yet now is he numbred among the Saints.
if ever any was ripe for Hell, this man was, yet now is he numbered among the Saints.
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and reformed Saint in his old age!
and reformed Saint in his old age!
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who would have said that an old wicked wretch, an old drunkard, swearer, &c. should become an holy, mourning, repenting,
who would have said that an old wicked wretch, an old drunkard, swearer, etc. should become an holy, mourning, repenting,
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Who would have said, that Sarah should have a Child in her old age!
Who would have said, that Sarah should have a Child in her old age!
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even so, it is much to the praise of the glorious grace of God, when he shall by his word and spirit make a profane wretch, one that was a very Monster of impiety, to become Godly, Holy, Heavenly.
even so, it is much to the praise of the glorious grace of God, when he shall by his word and Spirit make a profane wretch, one that was a very Monster of impiety, to become Godly, Holy, Heavenly.
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a barren Heath, to become a fruitful Field:
a barren Heath, to become a fruitful Field:
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it is much to the praise of the Husbandman, that shall by his pains and skill make a Wilderness to become a Paradise;
it is much to the praise of the Husbandman, that shall by his pains and skill make a Wilderness to become a Paradise;
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It tendeth much to the praise of a Gardiner, who shall by his skill make a Tree fruitful, that was as it were dead;
It tendeth much to the praise of a Gardener, who shall by his skill make a Tree fruitful, that was as it were dead;
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oh how doth it shew forth the riches, the freeness, and efficacy of his grace in converting him, who to outward appearance seemed to be hopeless.
o how does it show forth the riches, the freeness, and efficacy of his grace in converting him, who to outward appearance seemed to be hopeless.
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whether we repent or not, God is infinitely happy; yet our repentance serveth for the illustration of the glory of his grace:
whither we Repent or not, God is infinitely happy; yet our Repentance serves for the illustration of the glory of his grace:
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for albeit our repentance can contribute nothing to Gods blessedness, nothing can be added to his infiniteness;
for albeit our Repentance can contribute nothing to God's blessedness, nothing can be added to his infiniteness;
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It is well for the Lord of the Vineyard in two respects. 1. It is well for God, when a sinner repenteth, and bringeth forth spiritual fruit:
It is well for the Lord of the Vineyard in two respects. 1. It is well for God, when a sinner Repenteth, and brings forth spiritual fruit:
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and the world thinks them to be useless things, and powerless means, as long as they behold men bringing not forth fruits meet for such holy and powerful ordinances. SECT. 3. III. IT is well for the Ministers, when men shall at the last after all their pains-taking and wasting their strength, bring forth fruit meet for their labours.
and the world thinks them to be useless things, and powerless means, as long as they behold men bringing not forth fruits meet for such holy and powerful ordinances. SECT. 3. III. IT is well for the Ministers, when men shall At the last After all their painstaking and wasting their strength, bring forth fruit meet for their labours.
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As it is well for the Husbandman, when his ground sh•ll after some years and cost bring forth a full crop:
As it is well for the Husbandman, when his ground sh•ll After Some Years and cost bring forth a full crop:
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and tis well for the Gardiner, when his Trees shall at last bring forth fruit:
and this well for the Gardener, when his Trees shall At last bring forth fruit:
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2. It is well for Christ also, in that our bearing fruit is an high praise and commendation of all the pretious means and ordinances of grace which Christ for this very purpose hath appointed in his Church.
2. It is well for christ also, in that our bearing fruit is an high praise and commendation of all the precious means and ordinances of grace which christ for this very purpose hath appointed in his Church.
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and thy saith is the •ull satisfaction of his soul, which he offered upon the Cross for thee.
and thy Says is the •ull satisfaction of his soul, which he offered upon the Cross for thee.
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Methinks this should be a powerful perswasion to bring forth fruit, seeing thy repentance is the fruit of h s sufferings,
Methinks this should be a powerful persuasion to bring forth fruit, seeing thy Repentance is the fruit of h s sufferings,
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Thou through thine impenitency (as much as lyeth in thee) makest Christ to die in vain, to endure all his Fathers wrath in vain:
Thou through thine impenitency (as much as lies in thee) Makest christ to die in vain, to endure all his Father's wrath in vain:
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and bear fruit again? It is an high contentment to Christ to behold thee bearing fruit.
and bear fruit again? It is an high contentment to christ to behold thee bearing fruit.
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Oh what contentment is it to a Gardiner to see a withered tree to live and flourish,
O what contentment is it to a Gardener to see a withered tree to live and flourish,
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(1.) Christ shall see them repenting and believing to h•s full satisfaction and contentment:
(1.) christ shall see them repenting and believing to h•s full satisfaction and contentment:
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He shall see the travel of his soul and be satisfied. He shall see the travel of his soul and be satisfied.
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when Christ shall deliver himself up to death for sin, then he shall see poor sinners repenting and believing, who are his seed.
when christ shall deliver himself up to death for since, then he shall see poor Sinners repenting and believing, who Are his seed.
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When thou shalt make his Soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, Isa. 53.10, 11. The meaning is,When thou shalt make his Soul an offering for since, he shall see his seed, Isaiah 53.10, 11. The meaning is,
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those graces are his purchase as well as his gift.
those graces Are his purchase as well as his gift.
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when the heavy wrath of God for our sins lay upon him, were thy conversion and faith:
when the heavy wrath of God for our Sins lay upon him, were thy conversion and faith:
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all that Christ suffered was to make us to bring forth these fruits: those dolours which he felt and suffered in his soul and body;
all that christ suffered was to make us to bring forth these fruits: those dolours which he felt and suffered in his soul and body;
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for then he gathereth the fruits of his sufferings, and beholdeth the travel of his soul:
for then he gathereth the fruits of his sufferings, and beholdeth the travel of his soul:
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1. It is well for Christ when a wicked man brings forth fruit;
1. It is well for christ when a wicked man brings forth fruit;
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He that was an heir of Hell, is now an heir of Salvation. Thus doth God as it were rejoyce over sinners when they repent. SECT. 2. II. IT is well also for the Vine-dresser in two respects.
He that was an heir of Hell, is now an heir of Salvation. Thus does God as it were rejoice over Sinners when they Repent. SECT. 2. II IT is well also for the Vine-dresser in two respects.
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My Son that was a rebell, is now obedient to me: He that was a slave to lusts and devils, is now become my Son again;
My Son that was a rebel, is now obedient to me: He that was a slave to Lustiest and Devils, is now become my Son again;
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My Son that was lost, is now found again: My Son that was dead, is alive again:
My Son that was lost, is now found again: My Son that was dead, is alive again:
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There is joy in Heaven over one sinner that repenteth. The Prodigals repentance was his Fathers joy:There is joy in Heaven over one sinner that Repenteth. The Prodigals Repentance was his Father's joy:
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so tis well for the Ministers of the Word, if at length their People shall repent,
so this well for the Ministers of the Word, if At length their People shall Repent,
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and walk as becomes the Gospel of Christ which they Preach.
and walk as becomes the Gospel of christ which they Preach.
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What is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoycing? saith Paul. 1 Thes. 2.19 are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? for ye are our glory and joy; What is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Says Paul. 1 Thebes 2.19 Are not even you in the presence of our Lord jesus christ At his coming? for you Are our glory and joy;
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as if he had said, ye that are converted by Ministers unto Christ, ye are and shall be the joy, the crown, the glory of Ministers at the day of Christ.
as if he had said, you that Are converted by Ministers unto christ, you Are and shall be the joy, the crown, the glory of Ministers At the day of christ.
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How will Ministers give up their account with joy? Wicked men are the shame and grief of Godly Ministers,
How will Ministers give up their account with joy? Wicked men Are the shame and grief of Godly Ministers,
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and in the day of Christ all Ministers will be the horrour and terrour of all ungodly persons that lived under their Ministry.
and in the day of christ all Ministers will be the horror and terror of all ungodly Persons that lived under their Ministry.
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IV. It •s well for the Vineyard, for the Church in which they live; it is well for the Town and place where they dwell.
IV. It •s well for the Vineyard, for the Church in which they live; it is well for the Town and place where they dwell.
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1. It is well for the Church in which they are, because the number of believers is encreased by new Converts, Psal. 87.5.
1. It is well for the Church in which they Are, Because the number of believers is increased by new Converts, Psalm 87.5.
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And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her, and the Highest himself shall establish her. And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her, and the Highest himself shall establish her.
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It is Prophetically spoken of the conversion of the Gentiles to Christ by the Preaching of the Gospel, This and that man was born in her. (1.) This and that Nation and People are regenerated by the word and sp•rit of Christ;
It is Prophetically spoken of the conversion of the Gentiles to christ by the Preaching of the Gospel, This and that man was born in her. (1.) This and that nation and People Are regenerated by the word and sp•rit of christ;
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but it is also applicable to every particular person that is effectually called from sin to Christ;
but it is also applicable to every particular person that is effectually called from since to christ;
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this man was born in her, that man was born in her;
this man was born in her, that man was born in her;
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this sinner was converted, that Profane wretch was converted, that unclean person was washed and sanctified in her.
this sinner was converted, that Profane wretch was converted, that unclean person was washed and sanctified in her.
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And it is observable, what promise is made to the Church, wherein people are by the Ministry of the Word converted;
And it is observable, what promise is made to the Church, wherein people Are by the Ministry of the Word converted;
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The most high shall establish her. The most high shall establish her.
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and let your souls perish ever•astingly. 2. The saving of our souls with the loss of the world:
and let your Souls perish ever•astingly. 2. The Saving of our Souls with the loss of the world:
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we may be put to this choice: either now save thy soul, or lose the world.
we may be put to this choice: either now save thy soul, or loose the world.
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3. The incomparable worth of our souls above the world; thy soul, mine, or his soul, is more worth than the whole world:
3. The incomparable worth of our Souls above the world; thy soul, mine, or his soul, is more worth than the Whole world:
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These Interrogations in Scripture are alwayes very earnest denyals; it shall not profit a man at all;
These Interrogations in Scripture Are always very earnest denials; it shall not profit a man At all;
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there is nothing to be given in exchange for the soul if it be once lost:
there is nothing to be given in exchange for the soul if it be once lost:
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There is more meant in the words, than that it shall not profit a man at all;
There is more meant in the words, than that it shall not profit a man At all;
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it denoteth that man shall receive the greatest loss that can be imagined: the loss of the soul passeth all understanding, it is the loss of losses;
it denoteth that man shall receive the greatest loss that can be imagined: the loss of the soul passes all understanding, it is the loss of losses;
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there is no possibility of recovering a lost soul; semel damnatus, semper damnatus, once damned, and forever damned.
there is no possibility of recovering a lost soul; semel Damnatus, semper Damnatus, once damned, and forever damned.
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Look upon the words, and you may observe that our Saviour doth not say;
Look upon the words, and you may observe that our Saviour does not say;
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What shall it profit a man if he gain many hundreds, or thousands? many ten thousands are nothing comparable to the soul:
What shall it profit a man if he gain many hundreds, or thousands? many ten thousands Are nothing comparable to the soul:
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Nay, he doth not say, What shall it profit a man if he gain many hundreds of thousands? yea many millions of gold and silver are not to be compared to our souls:
Nay, he does not say, What shall it profit a man if he gain many hundreds of thousands? yea many millions of gold and silver Are not to be compared to our Souls:
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neither doth he say, What shall it profit a man, if he gain the richest and greatest Kingdom,
neither does he say, What shall it profit a man, if he gain the Richest and greatest Kingdom,
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yea many Kingdoms? even Kingdoms are of no value in regard of our souls. Our Saviour passeth by these petty profits, and puts the c•se thus;
yea many Kingdoms? even Kingdoms Are of no valve in regard of our Souls. Our Saviour passes by these Petty profits, and puts the c•se thus;
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What is a man profited if he shall gain the whole world? i• he shall gain all the wealth, all the gold and silver, all the lands and honours in the world:
What is a man profited if he shall gain the Whole world? i• he shall gain all the wealth, all the gold and silver, all the Lands and honours in the world:
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if he had (as Adam in his first daies) the whole world in possession,
if he had (as Adam in his First days) the Whole world in possession,
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yet saith he, The gain of the world is nothing, if he lose his soul:
yet Says he, The gain of the world is nothing, if he loose his soul:
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and if a man should offer the whole world in exchange for his lost soul, to redeem it from the eternal flames of Hell, it will not be accepted:
and if a man should offer the Whole world in exchange for his lost soul, to Redeem it from the Eternal flames of Hell, it will not be accepted:
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and when he dyeth, he loseth his soul for ever and ever;
and when he Dies, he loses his soul for ever and ever;
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if a man shall willingly part with the whole world, and save his soul, he gaineth infinite profit by losing the whole world:
if a man shall willingly part with the Whole world, and save his soul, he gains infinite profit by losing the Whole world:
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CHAP. II. THe words are a vehement Interrogation: What shall it profit a man, and what shall a man give in exchange?
CHAP. II THe words Are a vehement Interrogation: What shall it profit a man, and what shall a man give in exchange?
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Oh seriously ponder on this, you that venture the loss of your sou•s to gain a little profit;
O seriously ponder on this, you that venture the loss of your sou•s to gain a little profit;
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perhaps a few shillings or pounds, a few hundreds of pounds, and care not by what means you gain, so you get gain:
perhaps a few shillings or pounds, a few hundreds of pounds, and care not by what means you gain, so you get gain:
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Oh consider this ye swinish drunkards, and prophane swearers, that venture the loss of your souls, not for profit,
O Consider this you swinish drunkards, and profane swearers, that venture the loss of your Souls, not for profit,
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but for a vain oath, and for a base lust. In the words we h•ve these th•ngs offered to our serious consideration and choice.
but for a vain oath, and for a base lust. In the words we h•ve these th•ngs offered to our serious consideration and choice.
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1. The gain of the whole world, and the loss of our souls;
1. The gain of the Whole world, and the loss of our Souls;
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if you care not for the salvation of your immortal souls, then ••ke choice of the gain of this world,
if you care not for the salvation of your immortal Souls, then ••ke choice of the gain of this world,
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put both into the ballance of the Sanctuary, and w•ig• them, and give forth your judgment which is the best gain.
put both into the balance of the Sanctuary, and w•ig• them, and give forth your judgement which is the best gain.
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for the price of redemption, it cannot recover and redeem the soul. 4. The words are Christs appeal to every man:
for the price of redemption, it cannot recover and Redeem the soul. 4. The words Are Christ appeal to every man:
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'Tis as if he had said, B• you Judges your selves, whether that man be a gainer, that gaineth the whole world, grasping at the honours, profits, pleasures, preferments of it in his hand,
It's as if he had said, B• you Judges your selves, whither that man be a gainer, that gains the Whole world, grasping At the honours, profits, pleasures, preferments of it in his hand,
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which text, if well considered, will plainly evince, that Godliness is very rare, where the profession of Godliness is eminent:
which text, if well considered, will plainly evince, that Godliness is very rare, where the profession of Godliness is eminent:
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how few are there who make conscience of doing duties to Parents and Kindred which nature bindeth us to perform?
how few Are there who make conscience of doing duties to Parents and Kindred which nature binds us to perform?
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3. Godliness is taken for the whole Christian duty of religion, doctrine, and practice and worship, 2 Pet. 3.11. seeing all these things perish;
3. Godliness is taken for the Whole Christian duty of Religion, Doctrine, and practice and worship, 2 Pet. 3.11. seeing all these things perish;
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What manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy Conversation and Godliness? In the Greek it is in the plural number, in all holy Conversations and Godlilinesses; What manner of Persons ought you to be in all holy Conversation and Godliness? In the Greek it is in the plural number, in all holy Conversations and Godlilinesses;
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and so it is taken in this place.
and so it is taken in this place.
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The Greek word in the Text is NONLATINALPHABET, which properly denoteth the spiritual worship of God prescribed in his word. It is called Godliness;
The Greek word in the Text is, which properly denoteth the spiritual worship of God prescribed in his word. It is called Godliness;
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1. Because it is of God. 2. Because it is according to the word and mind of God.
1. Because it is of God. 2. Because it is according to the word and mind of God.
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3. Because it tendeth to the glory of God: I shall anon shew what Godlinesse is in several particulars.
3. Because it tendeth to the glory of God: I shall anon show what Godliness is in several particulars.
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What is meant by profitable? Profitable is taken first for that which is good, Luk. 5.39. 2. For that which is helpful to obtain any good we would have.What is meant by profitable? Profitable is taken First for that which is good, Luk. 5.39. 2. For that which is helpful to obtain any good we would have.
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3. For that which is not only a means to further us, but the immediate and proper effect is profit.
3. For that which is not only a means to further us, but the immediate and proper Effect is profit.
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4. For that which is of necessity needful, and without which we cannot well be. In all these respects Godliness is profitable unto all things.
4. For that which is of necessity needful, and without which we cannot well be. In all these respects Godliness is profitable unto all things.
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3. The immediate and proper eff•ct of Godliness, is our profit and eternal good. 4. There is nothing more needful than Godliness.
3. The immediate and proper eff•ct of Godliness, is our profit and Eternal good. 4. There is nothing more needful than Godliness.
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It is better for a man not to be, than to be without Godliness:
It is better for a man not to be, than to be without Godliness:
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it is better for a man never to be born, than to be born, and not to be godly:
it is better for a man never to be born, than to be born, and not to be godly:
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Men can do better without meat, drink, apparel, riches, houses, lands, than without Godliness: he that ends his daies in ungodliness, is an eternally undone man;
Men can do better without meat, drink, apparel, riches, houses, Lands, than without Godliness: he that ends his days in ungodliness, is an eternally undone man;
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if he gets the whole world, and not Godliness, be reaps no profit. Godliness is profitable to all things, that is, to all intents and purposes;
if he gets the Whole world, and not Godliness, be reaps no profit. Godliness is profitable to all things, that is, to all intents and Purposes;
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it is profitable for every thing whatsoever.
it is profitable for every thing whatsoever.
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1. There is nothing so good and wholesome as Godliness. 2. There is no means so useful and helpful to obtain the best of goods, as Godliness.
1. There is nothing so good and wholesome as Godliness. 2. There is no means so useful and helpful to obtain the best of goods, as Godliness.
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CHAP. II. I Shall explain these words, then mend a point to your observation. What is meant by bodily exercise?
CHAP. II I Shall explain these words, then mend a point to your observation. What is meant by bodily exercise?
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It is not meant of bodily labour in our Mechanick Callings, neither is it t• be understood of bodily exercises of pleasure,
It is not meant of bodily labour in our Mechanic Callings, neither is it t• be understood of bodily exercises of pleasure,
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as running, riding, wrestling, hunting, shooting, to which men addict themse•ves for he•lth and pleasure.
as running, riding, wrestling, hunting, shooting, to which men addict themse•ves for he•lth and pleasure.
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The Apostle treats not (as an Artificer or Physician) of matters which concern our health, o• worldly commerce;
The Apostle treats not (as an Artificer or physician) of matters which concern our health, o• worldly commerce;
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but as a Divine, o• things in which the power, truth and lif• of Godliness consisteth.
but as a Divine, o• things in which the power, truth and lif• of Godliness Consisteth.
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2. By bodily exercises are understoo• all those actions and external practices, it which men place Religion,
2. By bodily exercises Are understoo• all those actions and external practices, it which men place Religion,
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as abstinenc• from mea•s, marriage, watching, fasting wearing sackcloth, lying on the ground likewise all devout acts that men do, whic• have a great shew of piety,
as abstinenc• from mea•s, marriage, watching, fasting wearing Sackcloth, lying on the ground likewise all devout acts that men do, whic• have a great show of piety,
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and are much commended by Papists to this day;
and Are much commended by Papists to this day;
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tha• man that leads an austere life, that fasteth much, that abstaineth from meats and drinks, that observeth dayes,
tha• man that leads an austere life, that fasteth much, that abstaineth from Meats and drinks, that observeth days,
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and Canonical hours, and in a Monkish manner renounceth the world, is eminently godly among the P•p•sts, he is reputed as an Angel dropt down from Heaven.
and Canonical hours, and in a Monkish manner Renounceth the world, is eminently godly among the P•p•sts, he is reputed as an Angel dropped down from Heaven.
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But this austere discipline, the Apostle, in contempt, calleth Bodily exercises. 1. Because the body, and not the soul is the subject of them.
But this austere discipline, the Apostle, in contempt, calls Bodily exercises. 1. Because the body, and not the soul is the Subject of them.
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2. Because the body is only tamed, but the soul is not bettered by them: the body is kept down, the soul is still loose, prophane, and unsanctified.
2. Because the body is only tamed, but the soul is not bettered by them: the body is kept down, the soul is still lose, profane, and unsanctified.
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It is worth our observing, what the Apostle calleth such devotion, vers. 7. he calleth them prophane fables; in vers. 1. he calls them doctrines of Devils. All doctrines of abstinence from meats,
It is worth our observing, what the Apostle calls such devotion, vers. 7. he calls them profane fables; in vers. 1. he calls them doctrines of Devils. All doctrines of abstinence from Meats,
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and forbidding marriage, commanding and enjoyning these bodily exercises, are doctrines not of God, but of Devils;
and forbidding marriage, commanding and enjoining these bodily exercises, Are doctrines not of God, but of Devils;
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there is no religion nor holiness in them, though they seem very religious; there is no Godliness in them, though they seem very godly:
there is no Religion nor holiness in them, though they seem very religious; there is no Godliness in them, though they seem very godly:
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for the Apostle, in my text, doth oppose Godliness to these devout bodily exercises, plainly noting that they are not Godliness.
for the Apostle, in my text, does oppose Godliness to these devout bodily exercises, plainly noting that they Are not Godliness.
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What is meant by profiting little? It is as much as if the Apostle had said;What is meant by profiting little? It is as much as if the Apostle had said;
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these bodily exercises may and do a little benefit your body, by suppressing the vigorous stirrings of your lusts, it may restrain the acts of sin;
these bodily exercises may and do a little benefit your body, by suppressing the vigorous stirrings of your Lustiest, it may restrain the acts of since;
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for men pamper their lusts, when they pamper their bodies; men nourish their lusts, in nourishing their bodies with meats and drinks, and some ease;
for men pamper their Lustiest, when they pamper their bodies; men nourish their Lustiest, in nourishing their bodies with Meats and drinks, and Some ease;
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this is some profit in this bodily exercise: but yet it is but little. 1. Because it tameth the body without sanctifying the heart.
this is Some profit in this bodily exercise: but yet it is but little. 1. Because it tames the body without sanctifying the heart.
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2. It is little, because it is but for a little time. 3. It is but little, because it pleaseth men;
2. It is little, Because it is but for a little time. 3. It is but little, Because it Pleases men;
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but it is not acceptable unto God without inward holiness.
but it is not acceptable unto God without inward holiness.
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4. It is but little, because it is but usefu• only for the taming of concupiscence;
4. It is but little, Because it is but usefu• only for the taming of concupiscence;
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it is not profitable for all things. 5. It is but little, because it is as good as nothing;
it is not profitable for all things. 5. It is but little, Because it is as good as nothing;
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it amounts to little, even to just nothing. What is meant by Godliness? Godliness is taken for the doctrine of Godliness, 1 Timothy 3.16. Grea• is the mystery of Godliness;
it amounts to little, even to just nothing. What is meant by Godliness? Godliness is taken for the Doctrine of Godliness, 1 Timothy 3.16. Grea• is the mystery of Godliness;
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that is, the doctrine of Godliness, which vers. 9. he calls the mystery of Faith. 2. For the external duties of Godliness toward God, 1 Tim. 2.2. In all Godliness and Honesty:
that is, the Doctrine of Godliness, which vers. 9. he calls the mystery of Faith. 2. For the external duties of Godliness towards God, 1 Tim. 2.2. In all Godliness and Honesty:
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We lead a life in all Godliness when we give God his due; and in Honesty, when we give man his due:
We led a life in all Godliness when we give God his due; and in Honesty, when we give man his due:
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and among those, the duties which we perform to Parents and Kindred, is in a more special manner called Godliness, 1 Tim. 5.4. Let them learn to shew Godliness to their own house:
and among those, the duties which we perform to Parents and Kindred, is in a more special manner called Godliness, 1 Tim. 5.4. Let them Learn to show Godliness to their own house:
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4. I like Maldonat 's reason: three years are mentioned because of the nature of a figg-tree, which either will bring forth fruit at the third years end, or not at all:
4. I like Maldonatus is reason: three Years Are mentioned Because of the nature of a Fig tree, which either will bring forth fruit At the third Years end, or not At all:
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CHAP. II. SECT. 1. THis Parable, which (through Gods assistance) I purpose to handle, is spoken by our Saviour for this end, that he m•ght shew how God expects fruit meet for repentance of every one at all times, upon all occasions:
CHAP. II SECT. 1. THis Parable, which (through God's assistance) I purpose to handle, is spoken by our Saviour for this end, that he m•ght show how God expects fruit meet for Repentance of every one At all times, upon all occasions:
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it is his long-sufferance that holds his Axe from cutting us down: if men living under the means and calls of repentance, shall despise his long sufferance,
it is his long-sufferance that holds his Axe from cutting us down: if men living under the means and calls of Repentance, shall despise his long sufferance,
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and walk in the hardness and impenitency of their hearts, and do not, and will not repent,
and walk in the hardness and impenitency of their hearts, and do not, and will not Repent,
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then God will in his determinate time lay the Axe to the root of the trees, and cut them down;
then God will in his determinate time lay the Axe to the root of the trees, and Cut them down;
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he will destroy all impenitent sinners, and cast them into unquenchable fire:
he will destroy all impenitent Sinners, and cast them into unquenchable fire:
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this is the necessary drift of the Parable, other things mentioned in it are rather ornamenta Parabolae, ornaments of the Parable;
this is the necessary drift of the Parable, other things mentioned in it Are rather Ornamenta Parabolae, Ornament of the Parable;
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than necessaries in it, as Maldonat rightly observeth. In the Parable there are these observable things. than necessaries in it, as Maldonatus rightly observeth. In the Parable there Are these observable things.
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1. Gods great favour to some, compared to Trees planted in a Vineyard. 2. His complaint of the abuse of this his special favour, threatning to destroy them.
1. God's great favour to Some, compared to Trees planted in a Vineyard. 2. His complaint of the abuse of this his special favour, threatening to destroy them.
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3. His longer forbearance toward them, and continuance of the means of conversion among them a little longer.
3. His longer forbearance towards them, and Continuance of the means of conversion among them a little longer.
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4. His final determination in case men repent not.
4. His final determination in case men Repent not.
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I will now lay open the sense of the words of this Parable, and then lay before you the chief points contained in it. A certain man. ] that is, God;
I will now lay open the sense of the words of this Parable, and then lay before you the chief points contained in it. A certain man. ] that is, God;
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Christ condescending to the capacity of his hearers, compareth the great God to a man that is an owner of a Vineyard.
christ condescending to the capacity of his hearers, compareth the great God to a man that is an owner of a Vineyard.
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By the Vineyard, understand the Church in general;
By the Vineyard, understand the Church in general;
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and every Congregation gathered together in the name of Christ, wherein the Means and Ordinances of salvation are dispensed:
and every Congregation gathered together in the name of christ, wherein the Means and Ordinances of salvation Are dispensed:
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the Church is frequently compared to a Vineyard, as Psal. 80.8. Isa. 5.1. 1. Because all men delight in their Vineyards:
the Church is frequently compared to a Vineyard, as Psalm 80.8. Isaiah 5.1. 1. Because all men delight in their Vineyards:
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so doth God in his Church: here, saith the Lord, will I delight to dwell: it is Gods pleasant walk, I will walk in them.
so does God in his Church: Here, Says the Lord, will I delight to dwell: it is God's pleasant walk, I will walk in them.
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2. Because a Vineyard is the rich possession of men: Kings delight in planting Vineyards: of old Vineyards were Kingly possessions:
2. Because a Vineyard is the rich possession of men: Kings delight in planting Vineyards: of old Vineyards were Kingly possessions:
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so the Church is Gods portion, the lot of his inheritance; it is of his planting in the earth.
so the Church is God's portion, the lot of his inheritance; it is of his planting in the earth.
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3. Because men bestow care and cost on Vineyards: so God bestows his costly things on the Church;
3. Because men bestow care and cost on Vineyards: so God bestows his costly things on the Church;
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all his care is for his Church:
all his care is for his Church:
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he no more regardeth Nations where he hath no Church, than men regard waste howling wildernesses.
he no more Regardeth nations where he hath no Church, than men regard waste howling Wildernesses.
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4. Because in Vineyards men plant the choicest Trees, as Vines, or Figg-trees:
4. Because in Vineyards men plant the Choicest Trees, as Vines, or Figtrees:
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it is an effect of special favour to such men whom God placeth in his Church under the means of salvation:
it is an Effect of special favour to such men whom God places in his Church under the means of salvation:
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all other men without the Church are as briars and thorns, and trees standing in a barren wilderness, fit for no use, but fuel for fire.
all other men without the Church Are as briers and thorns, and trees standing in a barren Wilderness, fit for no use, but fuel for fire.
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5. A Vineyard is profitable to men: so is the Church (as I may so speak) to God:
5. A Vineyard is profitable to men: so is the Church (as I may so speak) to God:
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he reaps no fruit from any parts of the world, but from his Church: from hence he gathereth Grapes and Figgs:
he reaps no fruit from any parts of the world, but from his Church: from hence he gathereth Grapes and Figgs:
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here he hath the fruits of faith and holiness: in the Church only God is served. SECT. 2. BY the Figg-tree, understand every particular man in the Church, enjoying the means of conversion and salvation:
Here he hath the fruits of faith and holiness: in the Church only God is served. SECT. 2. BY the Fig tree, understand every particular man in the Church, enjoying the means of conversion and salvation:
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Every one of you is this Figg-tree planted in Gods Vineyard:
Every one of you is this Fig tree planted in God's Vineyard:
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to you is given the means of conversion and repentance, whereas thousands of men in the world stand like so many despised and rejected Trees in a barren Heath.
to you is given the means of conversion and Repentance, whereas thousands of men in the world stand like so many despised and rejected Trees in a barren Heath.
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But why doth Christ compare men to Figg-trees, more than to the Vine, or other Trees planted and growing in a Vineyard? But why does christ compare men to Figtrees, more than to the Vine, or other Trees planted and growing in a Vineyard?
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Either because in those Eastern hot Countries, as Judea, &c. no Trees were more common in Vineyards than Figg-trees: Or,
Either Because in those Eastern hight Countries, as Judea, etc. no Trees were more Common in Vineyards than Figtrees: Or,
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2. Because no Tree is more fruitful than it:
2. Because no Tree is more fruitful than it:
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it is usual in those Countries for Figg-trees to bring forth fruit sooner than other Trees, viz. the first year they are planted:
it is usual in those Countries for Figtrees to bring forth fruit sooner than other Trees, viz. the First year they Are planted:
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and it is observed, that if it bring not forth fruit the second or third year, then there is no hope:
and it is observed, that if it bring not forth fruit the second or third year, then there is no hope:
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conversion is usually wrought in the beginning of enjoying the preaching of the Gospel; conversion in old age is very rare:
conversion is usually wrought in the beginning of enjoying the preaching of the Gospel; conversion in old age is very rare:
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if men bring not forth fruit after the enjoyment of the word for some years, I dare not say that there is no hope,
if men bring not forth fruit After the enjoyment of the word for Some Years, I Dare not say that there is no hope,
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but there is but small hopes of them. 3. Because a Figg-tree is a sappy tree, and draws much moisture from the earth:
but there is but small hope's of them. 3. Because a Fig tree is a sappy tree, and draws much moisture from the earth:
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Christians either are or should be more knowing, more holy then others:
Christians either Are or should be more knowing, more holy then Others:
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how can we be dry, seeing we are trees (as the Psalmist speaks) planted by the rivers of waters! Psal. 1.3. that man is in a sad condition, who draws no sap from the ordinances, who remains as hard and as dry as rocks on the rivers side.
how can we be dry, seeing we Are trees (as the Psalmist speaks) planted by the Rivers of waters! Psalm 1.3. that man is in a sad condition, who draws no sap from the ordinances, who remains as hard and as dry as Rocks on the Rivers side.
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The fruit which God expecteth is repentance, conversion, faith, new obedience: if we plant a tree, we expect fruit from it;The fruit which God Expects is Repentance, conversion, faith, new Obedience: if we plant a tree, we expect fruit from it;
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he that ploweth and soweth, ploweth and soweth in hope of gathering fruit: men go to see how their corn comes on, how their trees flourish:
he that ploweth and Soweth, ploweth and Soweth in hope of gathering fruit: men go to see how their corn comes on, how their trees flourish:
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so God expects and waits to see our conversion:
so God expects and waits to see our conversion:
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how long? when shall it once be? he cometh seeking fruit, and that for three years.
how long? when shall it once be? he comes seeking fruit, and that for three Years.
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What is here meant by three years?
What is Here meant by three Years?
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They who apply the Parable to the Jews, do understand by the first year the time of the promulgation of the law:
They who apply the Parable to the jews, do understand by the First year the time of the Promulgation of the law:
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by the second year, the preaching of the Prophets; by the third year Christs preaching to them, whilest he conversed with them.
by the second year, the preaching of the prophets; by the third year Christ preaching to them, whilst he conversed with them.
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Others understand it only of the three years wherein Christ preached to them, and confirmed his doctrine with glorious miracles;
Others understand it only of the three Years wherein christ preached to them, and confirmed his Doctrine with glorious Miracles;
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and do think that this Parable was spoken in the beginning of his fourth year.
and do think that this Parable was spoken in the beginning of his fourth year.
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They who apply it to all persons within the Church, understand by the three years, the threefold age of man, his youth, his manhood, and his old age:
They who apply it to all Persons within the Church, understand by the three Years, the threefold age of man, his youth, his manhood, and his old age:
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God comes to us in the dayes of our youth, seeking our repentance, but finds none;
God comes to us in the days of our youth, seeking our Repentance, but finds none;
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in the day of our middle age, and finds none; in the day of our old age, and finds none.
in the day of our middle age, and finds none; in the day of our old age, and finds none.
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But letting pass these and other interpretations:
But letting pass these and other interpretations:
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we are to understand by three years all that space of time that we enjoy the means of grace, be it longer or shorter.
we Are to understand by three Years all that Molle of time that we enjoy the means of grace, be it longer or shorter.
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1. It is said three years: a definite time, put for an indefinite.
1. It is said three Years: a definite time, put for an indefinite.
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2. To note that God doth then expect from us repentance in a short time after we have been called upon to repent.
2. To note that God does then expect from us Repentance in a short time After we have been called upon to Repent.
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3. To note that the day of grace is not of a long continuance.
3. To note that the day of grace is not of a long Continuance.
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if men do not bring forth the fruit of repentance after some years enjoyment of the means of grace, it is to be feared, that they will never bring forth fruit.
if men do not bring forth the fruit of Repentance After Some Years enjoyment of the means of grace, it is to be feared, that they will never bring forth fruit.
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It is a sad observation that some Divines make from these words:
It is a sad observation that Some Divines make from these words:
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that God usually converteth those that are converted within three years after he hath sent the powerful Ministry among them:
that God usually Converts those that Are converted within three Years After he hath sent the powerful Ministry among them:
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but this is rather their severe opinion, then a solid doctrine. SECT. 3. WHO is meant by the Vine-dresser? I will let pass many frivolous interpretations, and give the genuine sence: Christ is the supream Vine-dresser:
but this is rather their severe opinion, then a solid Doctrine. SECT. 3. WHO is meant by the Vine-dresser? I will let pass many frivolous interpretations, and give the genuine sense: christ is the supreme Vine-dresser:
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he is appointed by God the Father to be Cultor & custos Vineae, the keeper and dresser of his Vineyard the Church:
he is appointed by God the Father to be Cultor & custos Vineae, the keeper and dresser of his Vineyard the Church:
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he it is that is King, Head, and Judge, that hath the axe of judgement in his hand to cut down barren trees,
he it is that is King, Head, and Judge, that hath the axe of judgement in his hand to Cut down barren trees,
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and cast them into the fire:
and cast them into the fire:
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the subordinate Vine dressers are the Ministers of the Word, whose whole labour Christ useth in dressing his Vineyard, in planting and watering the trees, in bringing men to repentance;
the subordinate Vine dressers Are the Ministers of the Word, whose Whole labour christ uses in dressing his Vineyard, in planting and watering the trees, in bringing men to Repentance;
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hence they are called co-workers with God.
hence they Are called coworkers with God.
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Now said he to the dresser of the Vineyard concerning the fruitless figtree, Cut it down.
Now said he to the dresser of the Vineyard Concerning the fruitless Fig tree, cut it down.
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Here is a threatning of destruction; destroy all impenitent persons, clear my Vineyard of them, let neither root nor branch remain,
Here is a threatening of destruction; destroy all impenitent Persons, clear my Vineyard of them, let neither root nor branch remain,
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but cast them into the fire. Why cumbreth it the ground? Unfruitful trees are burdens in a Vineyard:
but cast them into the fire. Why cumbereth it the ground? Unfruitful trees Are burdens in a Vineyard:
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they take up the room of trees, which (if planted in the Vineyard) would bring forth fruits of repentance:
they take up the room of trees, which (if planted in the Vineyard) would bring forth fruits of Repentance:
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they spoil other trees, and make them to become barren.
they spoil other trees, and make them to become barren.
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Naturalists observe, that the fig-tree draws all the moisture of the earth with it, to it self, and so spoileth other trees:
Naturalists observe, that the Fig tree draws all the moisture of the earth with it, to it self, and so spoileth other trees:
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thus wicked impenitent men are a burden to the Church, they spoil one another, and make one another barren in holiness,
thus wicked impenitent men Are a burden to the Church, they spoil one Another, and make one Another barren in holiness,
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and fruitful in sin, and this is the sence of the word NONLATINALPHABET, as Beza well noteth.
and fruitful in since, and this is the sense of the word, as Beza well notes.
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Now followeth the Vine-dressers intercession for this unfruitful fig-tree. Lord, let it alone this year also. Here Christ mediateth for them: Lord;
Now follows the Vinedressers Intercession for this unfruitful Fig tree. Lord, let it alone this year also. Here christ mediateth for them: Lord;
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Yet shew more rich patience and forbearance: destroy it not presently, but wait one year more for its repentance.
Yet show more rich patience and forbearance: destroy it not presently, but wait one year more for its Repentance.
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Till I shall dig about it and dung it.
Till I shall dig about it and dung it.
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Here Christ condescendeth to mean capacities, by comparing the continuance of the means of grace and salvation, to diging and dunging:
Here christ condescendeth to mean capacities, by comparing the Continuance of the means of grace and salvation, to digging and dunging:
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alluding to Vine-dressers and husbandmen, who dig and open the earth about the root of the tree,
alluding to Vinedressers and husbandmen, who dig and open the earth about the root of the tree,
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and dung it to make it to bear fruit.
and dung it to make it to bear fruit.
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Thus Christ saith, that his Ministers shall use their best skill and labour to bring impenitent persons to repentance;
Thus christ Says, that his Ministers shall use their best skill and labour to bring impenitent Persons to Repentance;
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they shall still invite, exhort, perswade them to repent; they shall lay promises and threatnings to them to provoke them to fruitfulness.
they shall still invite, exhort, persuade them to Repent; they shall lay promises and threatenings to them to provoke them to fruitfulness.
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Then we have God's and Christ's final determination concerning the barren fig-tree. If it bear fruit.
Then we have God's and Christ's final determination Concerning the barren Fig tree. If it bear fruit.
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It is an abrupt and imperfect speech therefore translators supply it with be• erit, it shall be well:
It is an abrupt and imperfect speech Therefore translators supply it with be• erit, it shall be well:
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there will be no cause then why it should be cut down: if me• shall at last repent, it is well, they shall not be destroyed. And if not:
there will be no cause then why it should be Cut down: if me• shall At last Repent, it is well, they shall not be destroyed. And if not:
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then after that thou shalt cut it down. That is, if no skill, nor cost, nor labour can make it fruitful:
then After that thou shalt Cut it down. That is, if no skill, nor cost, nor labour can make it fruitful:
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if no means can bring men to repentance, if men go on in their wickedness after all means have been used;
if no means can bring men to Repentance, if men go on in their wickedness After all means have been used;
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then cut it down, damn and destroy them. So then in this Parable, we see Gods mercy and severity contending about impenitent sinners:
then Cut it down, damn and destroy them. So then in this Parable, we see God's mercy and severity contending about impenitent Sinners:
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justice is enraged against them, and would destroy them, but mercy holds her hand, till triall be made to the full whether they will repent.
Justice is enraged against them, and would destroy them, but mercy holds her hand, till trial be made to the full whither they will Repent.
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but they will storm and take the City or Castle, in which they shall find incredible treasure:
but they will storm and take the city or Castle, in which they shall find incredible treasure:
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so is heaven and salvation obtained by resolution to venture all, and to endure all; come what can, and will come, they must be saved;
so is heaven and salvation obtained by resolution to venture all, and to endure all; come what can, and will come, they must be saved;
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CHAP. II. TO explain the words:
CHAP. II TO explain the words:
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From the dayes of John the Baptist. ] that is, from the time wherein John the Baptist began his Ministery,From the days of John the Baptist. ] that is, from the time wherein John the Baptist began his Ministry,
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and to preach repentance to the people — Ʋntil now. ] Here two Questions crave an answer.
and to preach Repentance to the people — Ʋntil now. ] Here two Questions crave an answer.
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Men do with an holy greedinesse, and fervour of Spirit lay hold on Christ and his benefits,
Men do with an holy greediness, and fervour of Spirit lay hold on christ and his benefits,
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1. Why is it said from the dayes of John, and not of Christ, who came, Preached and wrought his mighty works?
1. Why is it said from the days of John, and not of christ, who Come, Preached and wrought his mighty works?
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1. It is all one, seeing John and Christ were contemporaries, and from Johns time of preaching, until Christs time of preaching.
1. It is all one, seeing John and christ were contemporaries, and from Johns time of preaching, until Christ time of preaching.
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2. Christ was pleased to conceal himself, and to mention John.
2. christ was pleased to conceal himself, and to mention John.
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3. The dayes of John are mentioned, because his dayes were the last dayes of the Legal Ministery, and Mosaical Worship:
3. The days of John Are mentioned, Because his days were the last days of the Legal Ministry, and Mosaical Worship:
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these shadows were now upon their van•shing away; a Gospel Ministry was now to take place.
these shadows were now upon their van•shing away; a Gospel Ministry was now to take place.
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2. Whether do these words, [ from John 's dayes until now ] pertain to us now at this very day?
2. Whither do these words, [ from John is days until now ] pertain to us now At this very day?
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These words are an History, and a Prophesie:
These words Are an History, and a Prophesy:
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an History relating what success the preaching of the Gospel had in those dayes, when John, Christ and his Apostles preached;
an History relating what success the preaching of the Gospel had in those days, when John, christ and his Apostles preached;
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men did with an holy greediness embrace the Gospel. By the Kingdom of Heaven we are not only to understand the Kingdom of glory,
men did with an holy greediness embrace the Gospel. By the Kingdom of Heaven we Are not only to understand the Kingdom of glory,
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but also all the means leading thereunto, all that is requisite to the obtaining thereof;
but also all the means leading thereunto, all that is requisite to the obtaining thereof;
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the Kingdom of grace, viz. the Gospel of Christ Jesus Christ himself, his merits and benefits, all the grace and mercy which is propounded and offered to sinners in and by the Ministery of the Gospel, is to be understood by the Kingdom of Heaven in this place.
the Kingdom of grace, viz. the Gospel of christ jesus christ himself, his merits and benefits, all the grace and mercy which is propounded and offered to Sinners in and by the Ministry of the Gospel, is to be understood by the Kingdom of Heaven in this place.
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Suffereth violence. ] The question is whether these words are to be taken actively or passively.Suffers violence. ] The question is whither these words Are to be taken actively or passively.
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Some take them in an active sense, and make this he meaning:
some take them in an active sense, and make this he meaning:
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C•rist by his Gospel and offers therein, doth powerfully, irresistibly, yet sweetly draw men to himself;
C•rist by his Gospel and offers therein, does powerfully, irresistibly, yet sweetly draw men to himself;
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and do bring that Text, Luke 14.23. Compell them to come in, that my house may be full, for the making good their opinion: (1.) when Christ by his word and Spirit powerfully draws a soul to himself;
and do bring that Text, Lycia 14.23. Compel them to come in, that my house may be full, for the making good their opinion: (1.) when christ by his word and Spirit powerfully draws a soul to himself;
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it is a violent, yet a sweet compulsion of him. But others take the words in a passive sense, and so make the meaning thus:
it is a violent, yet a sweet compulsion of him. But Others take the words in a passive sense, and so make the meaning thus:
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they will perrumpere omnia impetuoso impetu, break through all difficulties that they may gain heaven, saith Calvin.
they will perrumpere omnia impetuoso impetu, break through all difficulties that they may gain heaven, Says calvin.
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And the violent take it by force ] that is, only they who are earnest and resolute to obtain salvation, shall obtain it:And the violent take it by force ] that is, only they who Are earnest and resolute to obtain salvation, shall obtain it:
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it is a Metaphor taken from Souldiers, who are resolved to venture desperately upon the mouth of Guns and Canons,
it is a Metaphor taken from Soldiers, who Are resolved to venture desperately upon the Mouth of Guns and Canonas,
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and do as it were with violence take hold of him and salvation in him and by him;
and do as it were with violence take hold of him and salvation in him and by him;
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or as Calvin note•h, Men not only cupide, sed rapido impetu gratiam oblatam recipiunt;
or as calvin note•h, Men not only cupide, sed rapido impetu gratiam oblatam recipiunt;
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they do not only desire Christ, but with an holy violence lay hold upon him, Thou art mine,
they do not only desire christ, but with an holy violence lay hold upon him, Thou art mine,
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and shal• be my Saviour, Tossanus thus expresseth it: salutem ac vitam in Christo certatim ad se rapit fides:
and shal• be my Saviour, Tossanus thus Expresses it: salutem ac vitam in Christ Competitively ad se rapit fides:
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faith layes hold on Salvation in Christ, as Souldiers do lay their hands on rich booty, striving who can have most;
faith lays hold on Salvation in christ, as Soldiers do lay their hands on rich booty, striving who can have most;
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so this violence is nothing else but an holy eagerness and earnestness of the soul to be saved.
so this violence is nothing Else but an holy eagerness and earnestness of the soul to be saved.
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they are trees twice dead, therefore they shall be twice damned.
they Are trees twice dead, Therefore they shall be twice damned.
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then it had been well with me now:
then it had been well with me now:
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but then I did neither mind God, nor my soul, nor any thing that good is:
but then I did neither mind God, nor my soul, nor any thing that good is:
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how can I expect is will be well with my poor soul!
how can I expect is will be well with my poor soul!
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they are like the tree which Christ cursed, withered from top to root, from life to heart, that there is no hope that ever fruit will grow on them any more;
they Are like the tree which christ cursed, withered from top to root, from life to heart, that there is no hope that ever fruit will grow on them any more;
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CHAP. XXX. THE first Use of this point is for Exhortation:
CHAP. XXX. THE First Use of this point is for Exhortation:
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you then that have stood for many years fruitless, and yet walk in the hardness and impentency of your hearts, be ye perswaded now,
you then that have stood for many Years fruitless, and yet walk in the hardness and impentency of your hearts, be you persuaded now,
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and their thoughts and wishes are, Oh that I had done this sooner! Oh that I had remembred my Creator in the dayes of my youth!
and their thoughts and wishes Are, O that I had done this sooner! O that I had remembered my Creator in the days of my youth!
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their fears perhaps are, that now God will not have respect to them and their fruit;
their fears perhaps Are, that now God will not have respect to them and their fruit;
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This may yeeld consolation to such who are troubled and ashamed for their long unfruitfulness under the means of grace:
This may yield consolation to such who Are troubled and ashamed for their long unfruitfulness under the means of grace:
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but though he bears long, he will not bear allwayes.
but though he bears long, he will not bear always.
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Behold, he still bears with thee, his end is to try what thou wilt do now,
Behold, he still bears with thee, his end is to try what thou wilt do now,
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God hath sought fruit on thee for a great while already, and hath long born with thy unfruitfulness:
God hath sought fruit on thee for a great while already, and hath long born with thy unfruitfulness:
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yet God lets you alone, but we know not how soon he will cut you down:
yet God lets you alone, but we know not how soon he will Cut you down:
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Let me exhort thee again, not to delay and put off thy conversion to God;
Let me exhort thee again, not to Delay and put off thy conversion to God;
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Christ tells thee that it shall be well with thee, God will take delight in thee.
christ tells thee that it shall be well with thee, God will take delight in thee.
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Do not fear that thou shalt not be accepted, seeing thou hast brought forth wild grapes for so long continuance;
Do not Fear that thou shalt not be accepted, seeing thou hast brought forth wild grapes for so long Continuance;
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whiles God suffers thee to stand, and his Ministers are inviting thee to repent, there is hope that thou maist be fruitful at last.
while God suffers thee to stand, and his Ministers Are inviting thee to Repent, there is hope that thou Mayest be fruitful At last.
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Oh do not conclude within thy heart, that there is no hope:
O do not conclude within thy heart, that there is no hope:
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Do we not all desire our own wellfare? where is the man that hath not a desire to reap the fruits of eternal life? then bring ye forth the fruits of faith and holiness.
Do we not all desire our own welfare? where is the man that hath not a desire to reap the fruits of Eternal life? then bring you forth the fruits of faith and holiness.
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even now to bring forth fruit; let God find repentance, faith, holiness springing up in thee.
even now to bring forth fruit; let God find Repentance, faith, holiness springing up in thee.
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and happy for ever shall you be.
and happy for ever shall you be.
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I have a commission from God to assure you, that if after all your former unfruitfulness, you will bring forth fruit, it shall be well with you,
I have a commission from God to assure you, that if After all your former unfruitfulness, you will bring forth fruit, it shall be well with you,
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let me tell thee to thy comfort, that to be ashamed of thy unfruitfulness, and to lament it before the Lord, it is pretious fruit in the sight of God:
let me tell thee to thy Comfort, that to be ashamed of thy unfruitfulness, and to lament it before the Lord, it is precious fruit in the sighed of God:
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it is well, it shall be well with such; go on in humbling thy self, and mourning for thy unfruitfulness;
it is well, it shall be well with such; go on in humbling thy self, and mourning for thy unfruitfulness;
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and know that in due time this seed of penitential tears shall bring forth a plentiful crop of joy:
and know that in due time this seed of penitential tears shall bring forth a plentiful crop of joy:
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it is Gods promise, that they that sow in tears shall reap in joy, Psal. 126.5, 6. What comfort doth this speak to such who turn to God betimes, and bring forth fruit the first year of their planting!
it is God's promise, that they that sow in tears shall reap in joy, Psalm 126.5, 6. What Comfort does this speak to such who turn to God betimes, and bring forth fruit the First year of their planting!
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if it be well for old fruitless trees, for old sinners to bring forth fruit at last,
if it be well for old fruitless trees, for old Sinners to bring forth fruit At last,
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after they have spent their time and strength in bringing forth the unfruitful works of darkness;
After they have spent their time and strength in bringing forth the unfruitful works of darkness;
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Oh then how well shall it be with them, that like Josiah and Timothy do bring forth fruits in the beginning of their dayes,
O then how well shall it be with them, that like Josiah and Timothy do bring forth fruits in the beginning of their days,
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before they were drenched in wickedness! for such there is laid up a larger measure of glory.
before they were drenched in wickedness! for such there is laid up a larger measure of glory.
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What terrour doth this speak to all withered Apostates, those whom the Apostle call trees twice dead, pluckt up by the roots, who did for a while bring forth the outward fruits of Holiness, the fair leaves of profession,
What terror does this speak to all withered Apostates, those whom the Apostle call trees twice dead, plucked up by the roots, who did for a while bring forth the outward fruits of Holiness, the fair leaves of profession,
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but now they are drawn back, all leaves of profession are fallen off from them, there is no shew of holiness remaining in them;
but now they Are drawn back, all leaves of profession Are fallen off from them, there is no show of holiness remaining in them;
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the means of grace do burn them up, and rot them more and more: oh how ill shall it be with such Apostatical professors!
the means of grace do burn them up, and rot them more and more: o how ill shall it be with such Apostatical professors!
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these withered cursed trees will make the hottest fire in Hell: no souls do burn more fiercely in Hell than apostate souls;
these withered cursed trees will make the hottest fire in Hell: no Souls do burn more fiercely in Hell than apostate Souls;
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for the time to come I will have no more to do with him, I will have no more care of him: hence I note,
for the time to come I will have no more to do with him, I will have no more care of him: hence I note,
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CHAP. XXXI.
CHAP. XXXI.
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THere is no difficulty in these words, only it is in the Greek NONLATINALPHABET, which we translate, after that, it properly signifies,
THere is no difficulty in these words, only it is in the Greek, which we translate, After that, it properly signifies,
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For the time to come, do with the Tree what thou pleasest, cut him down as soon as thou wilt;
For the time to come, do with the Tree what thou pleasest, Cut him down as soon as thou wilt;
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If the long sufferance of God, and the powerful means of grace shall not make men to bear fruit,
If the long sufferance of God, and the powerful means of grace shall not make men to bear fruit,
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then no more intercession shall be made for them, but they shall be cut down.
then no more Intercession shall be made for them, but they shall be Cut down.
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1. My Text informs us, that Christ the Vine-dresser will make no more intercession for the continuance of Gods patience and the means of grace, he will never speak one word more to the Master of the Vineyard, Lord, let him alone another year also,
1. My Text informs us, that christ the Vine-dresser will make no more Intercession for the Continuance of God's patience and the means of grace, he will never speak one word more to the Master of the Vineyard, Lord, let him alone Another year also,
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and I will digg about him and dung him; if Christ interceded not, ye are undone.
and I will dig about him and dung him; if christ interceded not, you Are undone.
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2. The Ministers may make intercessions for them, because they know not when the day of grace is expired;
2. The Ministers may make intercessions for them, Because they know not when the day of grace is expired;
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yet God will not hear their prayers for them. Jerem. 15.1. The Lord said unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people;
yet God will not hear their Prayers for them. Jeremiah 15.1. The Lord said unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be towards this people;
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cast them out of my sight: cast them out of my sighed:
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that is, if those two holy men should stand and intercede for this people, yet I would not hear them,
that is, if those two holy men should stand and intercede for this people, yet I would not hear them,
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as I have done in former times: the most righteous, fervent, praying Ministers shall not prevail with me for them:
as I have done in former times: the most righteous, fervent, praying Ministers shall not prevail with me for them:
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cast them out of my fight like vile and abominable persons.
cast them out of my fight like vile and abominable Persons.
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3. They shall pray for themselves Lord, spare me, and shew mercy to me, and I will be a better man;
3. They shall pray for themselves Lord, spare me, and show mercy to me, and I will be a better man;
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but all their cries and prayers for themselves shall not be heard, Prov. 1.28. Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer;
but all their cries and Prayers for themselves shall not be herd, Curae 1.28. Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer;
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they shall seek me early, but the shall not find me, for that they hated knowledge,
they shall seek me early, but the shall not find me, for that they hated knowledge,
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and did not chuse the fear of the Lord: you would not hear me inviting you to repentance;and did not choose the Fear of the Lord: you would not hear me inviting you to Repentance;
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now I will not hear you praying for mercy; you hated the knowledge of God, you despised grace and holiness;
now I will not hear you praying for mercy; you hated the knowledge of God, you despised grace and holiness;
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therefore I will despise your prayers: you slighted mercy offered; now I will despise your prayers for mercy.
Therefore I will despise your Prayers: you slighted mercy offered; now I will despise your Prayers for mercy.
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For proof that such persons shall be cut down; consider Prov. 29.1. He that is often reproved, and hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
For proof that such Persons shall be Cut down; Consider Curae 29.1. He that is often reproved, and Hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
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That man that goes on in the hardness and impenitency of his heart under the means of grace, sudden and remediless destruction shall come upon him;
That man that Goes on in the hardness and impenitency of his heart under the means of grace, sudden and remediless destruction shall come upon him;
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you shall have more proofs and instances in the further handling of the Doctrine.
you shall have more proofs and instances in the further handling of the Doctrine.
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so such men being cursed of God never let faith and repentance grow on them, never let them come to the knowledge of the truth, Isa. 6.9. Go and tell this people, hear ye indeed, but understand not, see ye indeed, but perceive not:
so such men being cursed of God never let faith and Repentance grow on them, never let them come to the knowledge of the truth, Isaiah 6.9. Go and tell this people, hear you indeed, but understand not, see you indeed, but perceive not:
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and untill their sins be full, God forbears to cut them down, and means are used for their conversion:
and until their Sins be full, God forbears to Cut them down, and means Are used for their conversion:
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so there is a fulness of sin to which wicked men shall come, then death translates them into hell:
so there is a fullness of since to which wicked men shall come, then death translates them into hell:
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then death cometh and transplanteth them into heaven;
then death comes and transplanteth them into heaven;
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And as there is a determinate measure and fulness of grace to which the godly do arrive,
And as there is a determinate measure and fullness of grace to which the godly do arrive,
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and those that are within the Church, not to cumber either the Church or the world any more.
and those that Are within the Church, not to cumber either the Church or the world any more.
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then he sends some sickness or other accident to take men out of the world, not permitting those that are without the Church to cumber the world any longer;
then he sends Some sickness or other accident to take men out of the world, not permitting those that Are without the Church to cumber the world any longer;
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so that a man may and doth live, yet when the determinate time of Gods long-sufferance is gone,
so that a man may and does live, yet when the determinate time of God's long-sufferance is gone,
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it is Beza 's observation, that the Syriack reads those words in the foregoing verse [ Why cumbreth it the ground? ] Lema chai quare viveret dilata excisione? Why should he live? why is his cutting down deferred any longer? and it is conceived upon rational grounds, that though the day of a mans grace may be passed before the day of Gods patience be expired,
it is Beza is observation, that the Syriac reads those words in the foregoing verse [ Why cumbereth it the ground? ] Lema chai quare viveret dilata excision? Why should he live? why is his cutting down deferred any longer? and it is conceived upon rational grounds, that though the day of a men grace may be passed before the day of God's patience be expired,
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as Ananias and Saphira were destroyed by sudden death, Act. 5. So was Judas who had lived under Christs Ministry for the space of three years, and brought forth no fruit:
as Ananias and Sapphira were destroyed by sudden death, Act. 5. So was Judas who had lived under Christ Ministry for the Molle of three Years, and brought forth no fruit:
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ye shall be in chains of unbelief and impenitency here, and in chains of everlasting darkness hereafter. SECT. 2. II. THere is a corporal cutting down of unfruitful persons by death;
you shall be in chains of unbelief and impenitency Here, and in chains of everlasting darkness hereafter. SECT. 2. II THere is a corporal cutting down of unfruitful Persons by death;
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this shall be Gods judgement upon you, I will give you up to an hardened, unb•lieving and impenitent heart:
this shall be God's judgement upon you, I will give you up to an hardened, unb•lieving and impenitent heart:
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nor be converted by the word:
nor be converted by the word:
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(1.) Ye shall indeed hear the word, but ye shall not understand, nor believe what you hear,
(1.) You shall indeed hear the word, but you shall not understand, nor believe what you hear,
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and more means of grace than other persons. Thus you see what is meant by cuting down.
and more means of grace than other Persons. Thus you see what is meant by cuting down.
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Oh what is the fuel of Hell-fire, but the souls of fruitless and impenitent persons? and who are they that are in the most fiery dungeons in hell? (for there are some Furnaces which the wrath of God causeth to be heated seven times hotter then other) even they are cast into them who have had more riches of patience and long-sufferance,
O what is the fuel of Hell-fire, but the Souls of fruitless and impenitent Persons? and who Are they that Are in the most fiery dungeons in hell? (for there Are Some Furnaces which the wrath of God Causes to be heated seven times hotter then other) even they Are cast into them who have had more riches of patience and long-sufferance,
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therefore wicked men are called children of Hell, heirs of Hell, where they must burn to millions of ages:
Therefore wicked men Are called children of Hell, Heirs of Hell, where they must burn to millions of ages:
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for Hell is the proper place and inheritance of the wicked:
for Hell is the proper place and inheritance of the wicked:
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no sooner had death separated his soul from his body, but his soul went to his own place, Act. 1. that is to Hell,
no sooner had death separated his soul from his body, but his soul went to his own place, Act. 1. that is to Hell,
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] which noteth the horrible and tormentous destruction of the soul immediately after death, and both of soul and body at the day of judgement. Thus was Judas cut down:
] which notes the horrible and tormentous destruction of the soul immediately After death, and both of soul and body At the day of judgement. Thus was Judas Cut down:
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and is cast into the fire. and is cast into the fire.
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it is said it is hewen down. ] which noteth the certainty of that mans final and irrecoverable destruction:
it is said it is hewn down. ] which notes the certainty of that men final and irrecoverable destruction:
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When a tree is stocked up by the root, nulla spes repullulandi, there is no hope of its growing again:
When a tree is stocked up by the root, nulla spes repullulandi, there is no hope of its growing again:
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nor to the body, but to the root; noting the final destruct on of the tree.
nor to the body, but to the root; noting the final destruct on of the tree.
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it is laid to the root of the Tree, ] it is not laid to the branches,it is laid to the root of the Tree, ] it is not laid to the branches,
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The axe is laid ] which noteth Gods present forbearance of cuting them down:
The axe is laid ] which notes God's present forbearance of cuting them down:
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therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit, is hewen down, and cast into the fire. Therefore every tree which brings not forth good fruit, is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
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after he hath cut down their bodies, he destroys their souls in hell, Matth. 3.10. and now the axe is laid to the root of the trees;
After he hath Cut down their bodies, he Destroys their Souls in hell, Matthew 3.10. and now the axe is laid to the root of the trees;
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and therefore do not much regard it, though there is a vast difference between their cuting down by death. SECT. 3. III. THere is an eternal cuttng down of unfruitful trees, Gods destroying them with an everlasting destruction:
and Therefore do not much regard it, though there is a vast difference between their cuting down by death. SECT. 3. III. THere is an Eternal cuttng down of unfruitful trees, God's destroying them with an everlasting destruction:
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and no means, no prayers shall prevent it: but men see this cuting down to be common to the fruitful and unfruitful trees,
and no means, no Prayers shall prevent it: but men see this cuting down to be Common to the fruitful and unfruitful trees,
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but be assured, as soon as the appointed dayes of Gods long-sufferance are expired, God will then cut them down by death,
but be assured, as soon as the appointed days of God's long-sufferance Are expired, God will then Cut them down by death,
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we see how some wicked men do not live out half their dayes, and other wicked men live a longer time:
we see how Some wicked men do not live out half their days, and other wicked men live a longer time:
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And now go to, I will tell you what I will do to my Vineyard, I will take away the hedge thereof, And now go to, I will tell you what I will do to my Vineyard, I will take away the hedge thereof,
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1. Either by withdrawing the means of grace from them, when God shall remove the Gospel, Ordinances, and Ministry from a people. Isai. 5.5.
1. Either by withdrawing the means of grace from them, when God shall remove the Gospel, Ordinances, and Ministry from a people. Isaiah 5.5.
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nor to others, spiritual judgements are double judgements. This cutting down is many wayes effected.
nor to Others, spiritual Judgments Are double Judgments. This cutting down is many ways effected.
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this judgement is spiritual and insensible, therefore it is more terrible in it self, though not to the party himself,
this judgement is spiritual and insensible, Therefore it is more terrible in it self, though not to the party himself,
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There is a threefold cutting down of unfruitful persons. I. There is a spiritual cutting down of them:
There is a threefold cutting down of unfruitful Persons. I. There is a spiritual cutting down of them:
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CHAP. XXXII. SECT. 1. LET me now in the first place explain what this cutting down is.
CHAP. XXXII. SECT. 1. LET me now in the First place explain what this cutting down is.
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the figg-tree could never bring forth fruit, because Christ had cursed it, saying, never let fruit grow on thee;
the Fig tree could never bring forth fruit, Because christ had cursed it, saying, never let fruit grow on thee;
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Oh! it is sad when wicked men do walk after the imaginations of their own hearts,
Oh! it is sad when wicked men do walk After the Imaginations of their own hearts,
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they shall willingly and wilfully make light of all Gods counsels and invitations. 3. God will give them up to their own lusts, imaginations, and vile affections:
they shall willingly and wilfully make Light of all God's Counsels and invitations. 3. God will give them up to their own Lustiest, Imaginations, and vile affections:
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they shall relish no more sweetness in Gods ordinances, then in a dry chip; the word of God shall no more terrifie them, than thunder doth a deaf man;
they shall relish no more sweetness in God's ordinances, then in a dry chip; the word of God shall no more terrify them, than thunder does a deaf man;
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the Word shall fall upon them like rain upon Rocks, and soften them no more then rain doth soften the rocks:
the Word shall fallen upon them like rain upon Rocks, and soften them no more then rain does soften the Rocks:
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the things that belong to their peace shall be hidden from their eyes;
the things that belong to their peace shall be hidden from their eyes;
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Men shall stand in the Vineyard under Gospel ordinances, but the Preaching thereof shall be to them a favour of death:
Men shall stand in the Vineyard under Gospel ordinances, but the Preaching thereof shall be to them a favour of death:
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that all the means of grace shall do a man no more good than the application of warm cloaths doth to a dead Carcass:
that all the means of grace shall do a man no more good than the application of warm clothes does to a dead Carcase:
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and thus God hath cut down the seven Asian Churches by removing the Candlestick from them, Rev. 2. & Rev. 3. 2. Or by withdrawing the power and efficacy from the means of grace;
and thus God hath Cut down the seven Asian Churches by removing the Candlestick from them, Rev. 2. & Rev. 3. 2. Or by withdrawing the power and efficacy from the means of grace;
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that very Paradise in the world is now become an howling wilderness:
that very Paradise in the world is now become an howling Wilderness:
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but let lusts and Devils tread them down. Thus did God cut down the Jewish Church:
but let Lustiest and Devils tread them down. Thus did God Cut down the Jewish Church:
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that is, I will remove all mine ordinances from them, and will have no more care of them,
that is, I will remove all mine ordinances from them, and will have no more care of them,
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and breaks down the wall, and it shall be trodden down, and will make it a desolation; and breaks down the wall, and it shall be trodden down, and will make it a desolation;
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and it shall be eaten up;
and it shall be eaten up;
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and obey their vile affections t yet such men may be at length converted:
and obey their vile affections tO yet such men may be At length converted:
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but when God shall judicially give them up to their own vile affections, when God in wrath and vengeance shall say to a man;
but when God shall judicially give them up to their own vile affections, when God in wrath and vengeance shall say to a man;
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Let him that is filthy, be filthy still, Let him alone, let him that is wicked be wicked still, let him alone, let him walk on still in his abominable wayes:Let him that is filthy, be filthy still, Let him alone, let him that is wicked be wicked still, let him alone, let him walk on still in his abominable ways:
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woe to the soul from whom God thus departeth. 4. By shutting them up in unbelief and impenitency:
woe to the soul from whom God thus departeth. 4. By shutting them up in unbelief and impenitency:
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all wicked men are unbelievers and impenitent; yet still there is hope, that they may in time believe and repent;
all wicked men Are unbelievers and impenitent; yet still there is hope, that they may in time believe and Repent;
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but when God shall judicially shut them up in unbelief, then they shall never believe, they shall never repent:
but when God shall judicially shut them up in unbelief, then they shall never believe, they shall never Repent:
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and know ye that some mens measure of sins is sooner filled up then others; hence it is that some men are sooner cut down then others:
and know you that Some men's measure of Sins is sooner filled up then Others; hence it is that Some men Are sooner Cut down then Others:
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but when their sins are full, there is a period of Gods patience toward them, and then God in wrath takes them out of the world:
but when their Sins Are full, there is a Period of God's patience towards them, and then God in wrath Takes them out of the world:
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that is, for some years they have been earnestly invited to repent, and warned to bring forth fruit, that they may escape the damnation of Hell.
that is, for Some Years they have been earnestly invited to Repent, and warned to bring forth fruit, that they may escape the damnation of Hell.
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It is to be understood especially of such, who have had more than ordinary patience, who have had a large space to repent.
It is to be understood especially of such, who have had more than ordinary patience, who have had a large Molle to Repent.
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It is meant of such who have enjoyed the powerful means of conversion for some long space of time:
It is meant of such who have enjoyed the powerful means of conversion for Some long Molle of time:
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and to drive them to repentance by l•gal threatnings, but all their labour was in vain.
and to drive them to Repentance by l•gal threatenings, but all their labour was in vain.
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Gods Ministers (as our Saviour saith in the Parable Mat. 11.17.) have piped and daunced, mourned and lamented over a froward and perverse generation, they have endeavoured to allure them to repent by Evangelical mercies and offers,
God's Ministers (as our Saviour Says in the Parable Mathew 11.17.) have piped and danced, mourned and lamented over a froward and perverse generation, they have endeavoured to allure them to Repent by Evangelical Mercies and offers,
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This Doctrine is to be understood of such who have enjoyed all means, which tend to make them bear fruit:
This Doctrine is to be understood of such who have enjoyed all means, which tend to make them bear fruit:
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CHAP. XXXIII. I Will yet add three propositions more by way of explication of the point
CHAP. XXXIII. I Will yet add three propositions more by Way of explication of the point
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They deserved a former cuting down, but there was effectual mediation made for them:
They deserved a former cuting down, but there was effectual mediation made for them:
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Gods mercy prevailed with his justice to let them alone one year more, but all proved in vain:
God's mercy prevailed with his Justice to let them alone one year more, but all proved in vain:
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they turned the long sufferance of God into wantonness, and grew harder and more obstinate under all the means of grace.
they turned the long sufferance of God into wantonness, and grew harder and more obstinate under all the means of grace.
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As the longer the Sun warmeth and shineth on the earth, the harder it grows:
As the longer the Sun warmeth and shines on the earth, the harder it grows:
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so it is with these men, the longer they live under the means of grace, the more obstinate they are in wickedness.
so it is with these men, the longer they live under the means of grace, the more obstinate they Are in wickedness.
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for three years, saith Christ in this Parable:
for three Years, Says christ in this Parable:
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seeing God by the means of grace could not bring them to repentance, he will by the torments of hell force them to repent too late.
seeing God by the means of grace could not bring them to Repentance, he will by the torments of hell force them to Repent too late.
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When God shall have cast them into hell, then they shall bewail the opportunities of salvation they have mispent, what patience they have abused:
When God shall have cast them into hell, then they shall bewail the opportunities of salvation they have Mis-spent, what patience they have abused:
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the sense of his wrath shall make them to know what mercies they have wilfully rejected, what grace they have received in vain:
the sense of his wrath shall make them to know what Mercies they have wilfully rejected, what grace they have received in vain:
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he will avenge on them the contempt of his Word and of his Ministers, the contempt of his offers, calls and invitations, the contempt of his patience and forbearance:
he will avenge on them the contempt of his Word and of his Ministers, the contempt of his offers, calls and invitations, the contempt of his patience and forbearance:
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Because God will avenge their high contempt of his most pretious mercies;
Because God will avenge their high contempt of his most precious Mercies;
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they will do no more mischief if once they are cut down; whiles they stand they are very injurious to the souls of others:
they will do no more mischief if once they Are Cut down; while they stand they Are very injurious to the Souls of Others:
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it is Gods reason, Cut it down, Why cumbereth it the ground? When once they are cut down, they will be no cumberance to my Ministers, my people, nor my self:
it is God's reason, cut it down, Why cumbereth it the ground? When once they Are Cut down, they will be no cumberance to my Ministers, my people, nor my self:
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and some tendencies to goodness, that these are cut down;
and Some tendencies to Goodness, that these Are Cut down;
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it is better for the Church, yea it is better for the people of God; yea it is better for some wicked men, in whom there is yet some hopes,
it is better for the Church, yea it is better for the people of God; yea it is better for Some wicked men, in whom there is yet Some hope's,
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God is dishonoured by their life, and glorified by their destruction. Because they are unprofitable burdens:
God is dishonoured by their life, and glorified by their destruction. Because they Are unprofitable burdens:
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they become more desperately wicked, and more wilfully obstinate; away therefore with them, cast them into Hell, let them be as wicked as Devils:
they become more desperately wicked, and more wilfully obstinate; away Therefore with them, cast them into Hell, let them be as wicked as Devils:
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it is in vain to let them live; and to delay cutting them down: the longer they live, the worse they grow;
it is in vain to let them live; and to Delay cutting them down: the longer they live, the Worse they grow;
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and to speak after the manner of men, God himself hath no hopes of such men:
and to speak After the manner of men, God himself hath no hope's of such men:
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A Gardiner will cut down the trees that are twice dead, and there is no hopes of their flourishing:
A Gardener will Cut down the trees that Are twice dead, and there is no hope's of their flourishing:
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Because such persons are hopeless, desperately and incurably wicked and impenitent under all means, and mercies, and dealings.
Because such Persons Are hopeless, desperately and incurably wicked and impenitent under all means, and Mercies, and dealings.
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We cannot but cry out with Mauritius the Emperour, Justus es Domine, & justa sunt judicia tua, Righteous art thou O Lord, and just are thy judgements.
We cannot but cry out with Mauritius the Emperor, Justus es Domine, & Justa sunt Judicia tua, Righteous art thou Oh Lord, and just Are thy Judgments.
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to hear no more prayers and mediation for him who will by no means hearken to his gratious invitations:
to hear no more Prayers and mediation for him who will by no means harken to his gracious invitations:
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to pour out his wrath on that man, who willingly abuseth the riches of his patience and long-sufferance:
to pour out his wrath on that man, who willingly abuseth the riches of his patience and long-sufferance:
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to deny grace and mercy to that man who will not receive grace and mercy when it is freely offered:
to deny grace and mercy to that man who will not receive grace and mercy when it is freely offered:
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to destroy that man for sin, who will not repent from sin;
to destroy that man for since, who will not Repent from since;
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CHAP. XXXIV. The Reasons of the Point.CHAP. XXXIV. The Reasons of the Point.
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THere is nothing but equity and justice in this act of vengeance that such persons should be destroyed;
THere is nothing but equity and Justice in this act of vengeance that such Persons should be destroyed;
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yea, it is so equal, that God appeals to men to judge between him and the wicked, Isa. 5.3, 4 5. Judge I pray you betwixt me and my Vineyard:
yea, it is so equal, that God appeals to men to judge between him and the wicked, Isaiah 5.3, 4 5. Judge I pray you betwixt me and my Vineyard:
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What could I have done more to my Vineyard, which I have not done? seeing I have done all th s for it:What could I have done more to my Vineyard, which I have not done? seeing I have done all that s for it:
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Now I will tell you, what I will do to my Vineyard. Now I will tell you, what I will do to my Vineyard.
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I will break up the hedge, pluck down the wall, I will lay it wast, I will command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it. As who should say:I will break up the hedge, pluck down the wall, I will lay it wast, I will command the Clouds that they rain no rain upon it. As who should say:
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judge I pray you whether this be not a just act of mine, to lay an unfruitful field waste? it is just that the clouds rain no more upon it:
judge I pray you whither this be not a just act of mine, to lay an unfruitful field waste? it is just that the Clouds rain no more upon it:
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Under all these rhetorical words the Lord sheweth, it is very just for him to lay that soul waste that doth not bring forth fruit;
Under all these rhetorical words the Lord shows, it is very just for him to lay that soul waste that does not bring forth fruit;
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All the wicked shall bow to his name, Phil. 3.10. things under the earth, that is, damned Devils, and damned men shall bow to the Judge of the whole world.
All the wicked shall bow to his name, Philip 3.10. things under the earth, that is, damned Devils, and damned men shall bow to the Judge of the Whole world.
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if he doth not reap glory from them by their conversion, he will reap glory from them by their confusion and destruction.
if he does not reap glory from them by their conversion, he will reap glory from them by their confusion and destruction.
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Because God will gather some fruit of glory from them:
Because God will gather Some fruit of glory from them:
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but though they could weep Hell full of tears, yet they shall be never the better.
but though they could weep Hell full of tears, yet they shall be never the better.
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All men shall repent, either here while repentance is of avail to their salvation, or they shall repent in hell torments;
All men shall Repent, either Here while Repentance is of avail to their salvation, or they shall Repent in hell torments;
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it is when the spirit of God forsakes a man, as Noahs R•ven did the Ark, never returning back again.
it is when the Spirit of God forsakes a man, as Noahs R•ven did the Ark, never returning back again.
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These two things being premised, ponder upon these signs.
These two things being premised, ponder upon these Signs.
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1. When men are continually growing worse and worse in their practicals, as one said of an Emperour, He fell a bono ad mala, a malis ad vitia, a vitiis ad deteriora, from good to evil,
1. When men Are continually growing Worse and Worse in their practicals, as one said of an Emperor, He fell a Bono ad mala, a malis ad Vices, a Vitiis ad Deteriora, from good to evil,
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and from evil to worse vices, and so from worse to worse:
and from evil to Worse vices, and so from Worse to Worse:
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so it is when a man living under the means of grace grows worse and worse in his conversation;
so it is when a man living under the means of grace grows Worse and Worse in his Conversation;
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his leaves of outward profession do not only wither, but fall off;
his leaves of outward profession do not only wither, but fallen off;
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he is not only now and then overtaken with a fault, but he is grown customary in some gross sinful way;
he is not only now and then overtaken with a fault, but he is grown customary in Some gross sinful Way;
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the case of that man is sad. 2. When a mans pretious but common gifts do much decay, and come to little;
the case of that man is sad. 2. When a men precious but Common Gifts do much decay, and come to little;
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he hath not the gift of prayer which he had formerly, no love nor del•ght in prayer which formerly he had:
he hath not the gift of prayer which he had formerly, no love nor del•ght in prayer which formerly he had:
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perhaps now he is fallen from deadness in prayer to neglect, from neglect into contempt, this also is a sad sign.
perhaps now he is fallen from deadness in prayer to neglect, from neglect into contempt, this also is a sad Signen.
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3. When the Spirit of God withdraws his workings in the heart:
3. When the Spirit of God withdraws his workings in the heart:
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a man hath no more such good motions, and good purposes which he formerly hath had;
a man hath no more such good motions, and good Purposes which he formerly hath had;
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he feels not the strivings of Gods spirit with him as formerly;
he feels not the strivings of God's Spirit with him as formerly;
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he no more heareth the voice of God behind him, crying, This is the good way, walk in it:
he no more hears the voice of God behind him, crying, This is the good Way, walk in it:
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it is a sad sign that God is cutting him down.
it is a sad Signen that God is cutting him down.
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4. What power and efficacy have Ordinances now upon thy soul? What relish and sweetness dost thou now find in them? time was they were sweet to thee,
4. What power and efficacy have Ordinances now upon thy soul? What relish and sweetness dost thou now find in them? time was they were sweet to thee,
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now they are a burden to thee: thou art weary of them:
now they Are a burden to thee: thou art weary of them:
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What doth the word of God (which the Apostle calleth a two-edged sword) wound thee no more? thy heart is so flinty, that it doth not prick and pierce thy conscience:
What does the word of God (which the Apostle calls a two-edged sword) wound thee no more? thy heart is so flinty, that it does not prick and pierce thy conscience:
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The word of God is by the Prophet Jeremiah compared to an hammer;
The word of God is by the Prophet Jeremiah compared to an hammer;
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it beats upon thee, but thou art not sensible of the knocks as formerly, and it is thus with thee at all times that thou hearest the word of God.
it beats upon thee, but thou art not sensible of the knocks as formerly, and it is thus with thee At all times that thou Hearst the word of God.
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What desires hast thou after Sacraments? and if thou dost come, perhaps thou findest no more taste in Christ exhibited then is in the white of an Egg,
What Desires hast thou After Sacraments? and if thou dost come, perhaps thou Findest no more taste in christ exhibited then is in the white of an Egg,
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as Job speaks in another case: Oh when Ordinances are become ineffectual, that man hath cause to lament his condition.
as Job speaks in Another case: O when Ordinances Are become ineffectual, that man hath cause to lament his condition.
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5. When a man is wholly given up to his lusts, and like Ahab hath sold himself to work wickedness in the sight of the Lord;
5. When a man is wholly given up to his Lustiest, and like Ahab hath sold himself to work wickedness in the sighed of the Lord;
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he is sins bound servant, neither will he be controlled by the word of God,
he is Sins bound servant, neither will he be controlled by the word of God,
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but sets God and all his counsels, reproofs, threatnings at defiance, and is sat down in the seat of the scornful;
but sets God and all his Counsels, reproofs, threatenings At defiance, and is sat down in the seat of the scornful;
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this is the man whom God hath cut down with the axe of eternal destruction.
this is the man whom God hath Cut down with the axe of Eternal destruction.
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CHAP. XXXV.
CHAP. XXXV.
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HEre it may be demanded, how a man shall discern whether he be spiritually cut down?
Here it may be demanded, how a man shall discern whither he be spiritually Cut down?
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Positive and sure signs none can give, but probable signs; it is an inward judgement which others cannot discern: Positive and sure Signs none can give, but probable Signs; it is an inward judgement which Others cannot discern:
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though the signs be certain in thesi, yet they are but conjectural in hypothesi, as applied to any person.
though the Signs be certain in Thessia, yet they Are but conjectural in Hypothesis, as applied to any person.
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2. What signs I shall give, must be understood as w•th the heart of such a man continually:
2. What Signs I shall give, must be understood as w•th the heart of such a man continually:
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for there may be decayes and recoveries in one and the same; there are ebbs and flows in godly hearts:
for there may be decays and Recoveries in one and the same; there Are ebbs and flows in godly hearts:
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God hath withdrawn from a man, and returned to him again:
God hath withdrawn from a man, and returned to him again:
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CHAP. XXXVI.
CHAP. XXXVI.
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it is a sad symptome when old Professors grow downward to the earth in their cares and affections.
it is a sad Symptom when old Professors grow downward to the earth in their Cares and affections.
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Hypocrisie degenerates into Apostacy in old age, and Hypocri•es are worst at last:
Hypocrisy Degenerates into Apostasy in old age, and Hypocri•es Are worst At last:
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They shall still be bringing forth fruit even to old age, and in their age when nature decayeth:
They shall still be bringing forth fruit even to old age, and in their age when nature decayeth:
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the more and the longer he enjoyes the means, the more gracious and heavenly he is, Psal. 92.14. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age, and in their age when, nature decayes.
the more and the longer he enjoys the means, the more gracious and heavenly he is, Psalm 92.14. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age, and in their age when, nature decays.
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5. He that is fruitful, is best at last;
5. He that is fruitful, is best At last;
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thus a righteous man groweth, and though he be much oppressed with affl•ction, yet he groweth.
thus a righteous man grows, and though he be much oppressed with affl•ction, yet he grows.
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and though they be pressed down with ponderous things, yet they grow to a very great height:
and though they be pressed down with ponderous things, yet they grow to a very great height:
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therefore it is compared to smoaking flax, to Mustard seed, the least of seeds, but it grows to a bigg tree: Psal. 92.12. The righteous shall flourish like a Palmtree, he shall grow like a Cedar in Lebanon: Palm-trees grow tall and straight;
Therefore it is compared to smoking flax, to Mustard seed, the least of seeds, but it grows to a big tree: Psalm 92.12. The righteous shall flourish like a Palm tree, he shall grow like a Cedar in Lebanon: Palm-trees grow tall and straight;
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at first grace is but little;
At First grace is but little;
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when a mans leaves of duty and outward profession fall off, the heart withereth within. 4 A man may know his fruitfulnesse by his growth in grace;
when a men leaves of duty and outward profession fallen off, the heart withereth within. 4 A man may know his fruitfulness by his growth in grace;
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3. Constancy in the waies of God; constancy is duty, and in an holy profession is a good sign, Psal. 1.3. Whose leaf shall not wither, or whose leaf doth not fall off, but is alwayes green and flourishing:
3. Constancy in the ways of God; constancy is duty, and in an holy profession is a good Signen, Psalm 1.3. Whose leaf shall not wither, or whose leaf does not fallen off, but is always green and flourishing:
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so it is an high pitch of holinesse, when a man makes holiness his joy and glory.
so it is an high pitch of holiness, when a man makes holiness his joy and glory.
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that man is come to an high pitch of wickednesse, who makes his lusts his chiefest joy;
that man is come to an high pitch of wickedness, who makes his Lustiest his chiefest joy;
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delight in holiness proceeds from a renewed heart, Psal. 1.2, 3. He that delighteth in the Law of the Lord, is a tree planted by the rivers side, bringing forth fruit in due season:
delight in holiness proceeds from a renewed heart, Psalm 1.2, 3. He that delights in the Law of the Lord, is a tree planted by the Rivers side, bringing forth fruit in due season:
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2. By thy delight in holiness and holy exercises: delectatio est signum habitus generati;
2. By thy delight in holiness and holy exercises: Delectatio est signum habitus Generati;
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on the contrary, quicksightedness argues a good eye: so a sluggish, lazy, dead frame in duties, argues the heart to be naught.
on the contrary, quicksightedness argues a good eye: so a sluggish, lazy, dead frame in duties, argues the heart to be nought.
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a dimm sight argues an indisposition in the eye, and to be thick of hearing, argues an indisposition in the ear:
a dim sighed argues an indisposition in the eye, and to be thick of hearing, argues an indisposition in the ear:
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1. By thy strength and spiritual activity in holy duties; thou canst run the wayes of Gods commandments: Loesae actiones arguunt laesas potentias:
1. By thy strength and spiritual activity in holy duties; thou Canst run the ways of God's Commandments: Loesae actiones arguunt laesas potentias:
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BUT how shall I know that I am a fruitful person, and shall escape this cutting down?
BUT how shall I know that I am a fruitful person, and shall escape this cutting down?
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therefore I will stretch forth my hand against thee and destroy thee; the destruction and damnation of such a person will be an ease to the Vine-dresser.
Therefore I will stretch forth my hand against thee and destroy thee; the destruction and damnation of such a person will be an ease to the Vine-dresser.
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CHAP. XXXVII. Learn hence what to expect if you bring not forth fruit, you must expect destruction;
CHAP. XXXVII. Learn hence what to expect if you bring not forth fruit, you must expect destruction;
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if you are not fruit-bearing trees, expect to be cut down; either bring forth fruit, or expect to burn in Hell for ever:
if you Are not Fruit bearing trees, expect to be Cut down; either bring forth fruit, or expect to burn in Hell for ever:
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God will not alwayes let you stand in his Vineyard fruitless: Oh therefore to day bring forth fruit;
God will not always let you stand in his Vineyard fruitless: O Therefore to day bring forth fruit;
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yet thou dost enjoy patience and the means of grace, and who knoweth how soon thy day shall expire? if God should cut thee down, thy fall into Hell will be like that of Capernaum, from Heaven to Hell:
yet thou dost enjoy patience and the means of grace, and who Knoweth how soon thy day shall expire? if God should Cut thee down, thy fallen into Hell will be like that of Capernaum, from Heaven to Hell:
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How deep will thy fall into Hell be, that fallest from so great an height? all the years of patience thou hast had will be so many milstones about thy neck:
How deep will thy fallen into Hell be, that Fallest from so great an height? all the Years of patience thou hast had will be so many millstones about thy neck:
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all the Ordinances of grace will be so many milstones about thy neck; yea every Sermon thou hast heard will aggravate thy damnation:
all the Ordinances of grace will be so many millstones about thy neck; yea every Sermon thou hast herd will aggravate thy damnation:
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every Sacrament will aggravate thy damnation.
every Sacrament will aggravate thy damnation.
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I beseech you in Christs stead, whose intercession hath prevailed with God for your not cutting down,
I beseech you in Christ stead, whose Intercession hath prevailed with God for your not cutting down,
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and hath obtained this sabbath, this Sermon for you, this present exhortation, that you would bring forth the fruits of repentance.
and hath obtained this Sabbath, this Sermon for you, this present exhortation, that you would bring forth the fruits of Repentance.
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Oh do not weary you Ministers intreating you, and labouring your fruit-bearing: you may weary out men, but do not weary out my God also:
O do not weary you Ministers entreating you, and labouring your Fruit bearing: you may weary out men, but do not weary out my God also:
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Do not weary Christ the Vine-dresser: Do not weary the Spirit of God striving with your hearts.
Do not weary christ the Vine-dresser: Do not weary the Spirit of God striving with your hearts.
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Woe to that soul to whom God shall say, as once he did to his people, Jer. 15.6. I am weary with repenting, I am weary with expecting, I am weary of calling, I am weary of digging, I am weary of dunging, I am weary of inviting:
Woe to that soul to whom God shall say, as once he did to his people, Jer. 15.6. I am weary with repenting, I am weary with expecting, I am weary of calling, I am weary of digging, I am weary of dunging, I am weary of inviting:
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or a base lust, lose his precious and immortal soul.
or a base lust, loose his precious and immortal soul.
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but 'tis immorta• as God is, and as Angels are; only with th• difference;
but it's immorta• as God is, and as Angels Are; only with th• difference;
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God is only immortal by nature, but Angels and souls are by grace and through Gods sustentat•on of them i• their Beings.
God is only immortal by nature, but Angels and Souls Are by grace and through God's sustentat•on of them i• their Beings.
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3. The soul is most precious in respec• of her capacity:
3. The soul is most precious in respec• of her capacity:
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Oh the rare and glorio• excellencies of which thy soul, and ever• mans soul is capable of!
O the rare and glorio• excellencies of which thy soul, and ever• men soul is capable of!
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' T•s thy soul th• is capable of bearing the Image of Go• Holiness, Righteousness,
' T•s thy soul th• is capable of bearing the Image of Go• Holiness, Righteousness,
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and the tr• knowledge of God are such precious excellencies, that none but a reasonable soul is capable of;
and the tr• knowledge of God Are such precious excellencies, that none but a reasonable soul is capable of;
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none but rational spirits are Subjects capable of the graces of the Spirit of God: Thy soul is capable of the Peace of God which passeth all understanding;
none but rational spirits Are Subject's capable of the graces of the Spirit of God: Thy soul is capable of the Peace of God which passes all understanding;
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I shall only instance in three things, which set forth the incomparable worth of the soul.
I shall only instance in three things, which Set forth the incomparable worth of the soul.
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it is a willing spirit, because it can embrace every good.
it is a willing Spirit, Because it can embrace every good.
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As it is an understanding spirit, so all things whatsoever are within the souls cognizance, it is apprehensive of every intelligible object;
As it is an understanding Spirit, so all things whatsoever Are within the Souls cognizance, it is apprehensive of every intelligible Object;
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Neither will I speak of the more noble faculties of the soul, the understanding and will:
Neither will I speak of the more noble faculties of the soul, the understanding and will:
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so God is, so the holy Angels are ministring spirits.
so God is, so the holy Angels Are ministering spirits.
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albeit it is the noble excellency of the soul of man, that it is a spiritual substance: it is a spirit;
albeit it is the noble excellency of the soul of man, that it is a spiritual substance: it is a Spirit;
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the very Philosopher calleth the soul, divinae aure particulam. Neither will I speak of the immateriality and spirituality of the soul:
the very Philosopher calls the soul, Divinae Aure particulam. Neither will I speak of the immateriality and spirituality of the soul:
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the Father of Spirits is still breathing this breath of life into the body by Creation;
the Father of Spirits is still breathing this breath of life into the body by Creation;
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I shall not insist on all the particular excellencies of the soul, as its divine original, that it cometh from the hands of God immediately;
I shall not insist on all the particular excellencies of the soul, as its divine original, that it comes from the hands of God immediately;
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This truth will be evident, if we consider these following particulars. 1. Consider what a most precious thing the soul of man is in it self:
This truth will be evident, if we Consider these following particulars. 1. Consider what a most precious thing the soul of man is in it self:
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There is no valuable consideration for a soul, but only the precious blood of Jesus Christ.
There is no valuable consideration for a soul, but only the precious blood of jesus christ.
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yet the whole world, and ten worlds more are not to be compared to the soul of a man:
yet the Whole world, and ten world's more Are not to be compared to the soul of a man:
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desire riches, and all manner of precious things, and as many of them as thou canst desire;
desire riches, and all manner of precious things, and as many of them as thou Canst desire;
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She is more precious than Rubies, and all the things thou canst desire, are not to be compared to her: She is more precious than Rubies, and all the things thou Canst desire, Are not to be compared to her:
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The Merchandise of it is better than the Merchandise of Silver, and the gain thereof than fine Gold: The Merchandise of it is better than the Merchandise of Silver, and the gain thereof than fine Gold:
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The saving of our souls is an invaluable gain. What Solomon saith of wisdom, may be spoken of the soul:
The Saving of our Souls is an invaluable gain. What Solomon Says of Wisdom, may be spoken of the soul:
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and consider what shall be said, you that regard the world more than your souls. For the first;
and Consider what shall be said, you that regard the world more than your Souls. For the First;
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Whiles I shall handle these Propositions, let me intreat you in the words of the Prophet Isa. 46.8. Shew your selves men; that is, men of reason;
While I shall handle these Propositions, let me entreat you in the words of the Prophet Isaiah 46.8. Show your selves men; that is, men of reason;
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should a man have them all in his possession, and then lose them all, he doth not lose so much as that poor man that doth for the love of the world,
should a man have them all in his possession, and then loose them all, he does not loose so much as that poor man that does for the love of the world,
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were there more worlds than one, as many worlds as there be Kingdoms in the world;
were there more world's than one, as many world's as there be Kingdoms in the world;
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and the dust in the ballance, in comparison of him that loseth his precious soul:
and the dust in the balance, in comparison of him that loses his precious soul:
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3. That the loss of our souls is the loss of losses. He that loseth the whole world, loseth as it were a drop of a bucket,
3. That the loss of our Souls is the loss of losses. He that loses the Whole world, loses as it were a drop of a bucket,
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2. That man is no gainer at all, who gaineth the world wi•h the loss of h•s soul.
2. That man is no gainer At all, who gains the world wi•h the loss of h•s soul.
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then will I apply them to our selves. 1. The saving of our souls is invaluable profit.
then will I apply them to our selves. 1. The Saving of our Souls is invaluable profit.
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CHAP. III. FRom the words I will present to your saddest consideration three Propositions, which I will handle;
CHAP. III. FRom the words I will present to your Saddest consideration three Propositions, which I will handle;
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1. It is a living soul, which is the most noble excellency of it;
1. It is a living soul, which is the most noble excellency of it;
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therefore St. Augustine said, That a Worm is a more noble creature than the Sun, because the Worm is a living creature, the Sun a dead thing:
Therefore Saint Augustine said, That a Worm is a more noble creature than the Sun, Because the Worm is a living creature, the Sun a dead thing:
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Oh what is the soul of man that is such a noble living creature! the rational life is the best of lives:
O what is the soul of man that is such a noble living creature! the rational life is the best of lives:
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What is thy body if thy soul were not in it? a lump of Clay, a stink ng carkass,
What is thy body if thy soul were not in it? a lump of Clay, a stink ng carcase,
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and it dwinders into dust and ashes:
and it dwinders into dust and Ashes:
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Yea, what is all the world? What is Heaven it self, if the soul were not • living substance? life is absolutely necessary to the enjoyment of the world that now is,
Yea, what is all the world? What is Heaven it self, if the soul were not • living substance? life is absolutely necessary to the enjoyment of the world that now is,
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and of that which is to come:
and of that which is to come:
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you may see by these particulars, what a precious gain the salvation of our souls is.
you may see by these particulars, what a precious gain the salvation of our Souls is.
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this is also the worst of Hell, that the soul being immortal, shall be eternally miserable:
this is also the worst of Hell, that the soul being immortal, shall be eternally miserable:
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and herein lyes the best of Heaven, that the soul being immortal, shall be eternally happy;
and herein lies the best of Heaven, that the soul being immortal, shall be eternally happy;
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and the unspeakable comforts of it, shall be never-dying comforts:
and the unspeakable comforts of it, shall be never-dying comforts:
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as the soul is a never-dying spirit, so the worms that shall gn•w it, shall be never-dying worms;
as the soul is a never-dying Spirit, so the worms that shall gn•w it, shall be never-dying worms;
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for being an immortal spirit, it shall run parallel to eternity; the happinesse of it shall be immortal, and the torments immortal:
for being an immortal Spirit, it shall run parallel to eternity; the happiness of it shall be immortal, and the torments immortal:
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Finally, thy soul is capable of the fruition of God, and of the losse of God to eternity;
Finally, thy soul is capable of the fruition of God, and of the loss of God to eternity;
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and all the misery of the damned bodies is redundant from the soul: Thy body would not be sensible of Hell flames, were it not for thy soul.
and all the misery of the damned bodies is redundant from the soul: Thy body would not be sensible of Hell flames, were it not for thy soul.
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All the happinesse of the body hereafter, is but the redundance of the happinesse of thy soul;
All the happiness of the body hereafter, is but the redundance of the happiness of thy soul;
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'tis thy soul that can know what the losse of the vision and fruition of God is.
it's thy soul that can know what the loss of the vision and fruition of God is.
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tis thy soul that can only see him that is invisible;
this thy soul that can only see him that is invisible;
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It is thy soul that is capable of communion with, vision and fruition of God, and of the loss of God:
It is thy soul that is capable of communion with, vision and fruition of God, and of the loss of God:
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of drinking of those Rivers of pleasures which are at Gods right hand, and of those Rivers of fire and brimstone which are in Hell.
of drinking of those rivers of pleasures which Are At God's right hand, and of those rivers of fire and brimstone which Are in Hell.
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of the Joyes of the Holy Ghost, which are most glorious and unspeakable: Thy soul is capable of Heavens blessedness, and Hells misery:
of the Joys of the Holy Ghost, which Are most glorious and unspeakable: Thy soul is capable of Heavens blessedness, and Hells misery:
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What are earthly Kingdoms, and heavenly Crowns, if we have no life to enjoy them?
What Are earthly Kingdoms, and heavenly Crowns, if we have no life to enjoy them?
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2. It is an immortal Being:
2. It is an immortal Being:
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it is a small happiness to live a while, and anon to dye, and to be turned into nothing.
it is a small happiness to live a while, and anon to die, and to be turned into nothing.
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The very thoughts that we must dye, and part with all things, is that which sowreth all the sweetest contentments of this life;
The very thoughts that we must die, and part with all things, is that which soureth all the Sweetest contentment's of this life;
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but now our souls cannot dye: When a man dyes, it is the body dyeth, not his soul:
but now our Souls cannot die: When a man dies, it is the body Dies, not his soul:
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'tis the body that suffers corruption, not the soul; the soul of man lives in articulo mortis, in the very point of death;
it's the body that suffers corruption, not the soul; the soul of man lives in articulo mortis, in the very point of death;
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and after death either in Heaven, or in Hell, in eternal weal or woe:
and After death either in Heaven, or in Hell, in Eternal weal or woe:
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This immortality of the soul, is the incomparable excellency of it above the world, which is a perishing thing:
This immortality of the soul, is the incomparable excellency of it above the world, which is a perishing thing:
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All the profits, honours, comforts of this world are transitory and perishing so is it not with thy soul;
All the profits, honours, comforts of this world Are transitory and perishing so is it not with thy soul;
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the gain of the whole world is not comparable to that of Godliness; at death and judgment one mite of grace will be worth all the world.
the gain of the Whole world is not comparable to that of Godliness; At death and judgement one mite of grace will be worth all the world.
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all the things a man can desire are not comparable to Godliness: what great, what precious things may not a man desire to have!
all the things a man can desire Are not comparable to Godliness: what great, what precious things may not a man desire to have!
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Vers. 14. Silver, Gold, Rubies, and all precious stones, yea whatsoever is desirable in the world, is not comparable to Godliness:Vers. 14. Silver, Gold, Rubies, and all precious stones, yea whatsoever is desirable in the world, is not comparable to Godliness:
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but he that gaineth Godliness, gaineth the greatest profit.
but he that gains Godliness, gains the greatest profit.
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Wordlings look upon such as gain gold and silver in great abundance, as the only rich men;
Worldlings look upon such as gain gold and silver in great abundance, as the only rich men;
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Godliness is great gain, 1 Tim. 6 6. It is great honours, great riches, it is a great purchase;Godliness is great gain, 1 Tim. 6 6. It is great honours, great riches, it is a great purchase;
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no man in the world makes such a profitable bargain as godly men;
no man in the world makes such a profitable bargain as godly men;
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no men in the world drive such a trade as they, Prov. 3.13, 14, 15, 16. Happy is the man that findeth wisdom:
no men in the world drive such a trade as they, Curae 3.13, 14, 15, 16. Happy is the man that finds Wisdom:
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CHAP. III. HEnce in the first place we may observe; That Godliness is very beneficial to a man in every thing.
CHAP. III. HEnce in the First place we may observe; That Godliness is very beneficial to a man in every thing.
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It is not, Happy is the man that findeth riches and honours, but that findeth Godliness:
It is not, Happy is the man that finds riches and honours, but that finds Godliness:
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Happy is the man that getteth understanding;
Happy is the man that gets understanding;
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it is not, Happy is the man that getteth wealth and honour, but the true knowledge of God, vers. 13. The Merchandise of it is better than the Merchandise of silver,
it is not, Happy is the man that gets wealth and honour, but the true knowledge of God, vers. 13. The Merchandise of it is better than the Merchandise of silver,
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it is principium, medium, & finis Christianae vitae, it is the beginning of Christianity, it is the middle, it is the end, it is the All of a Christian, saith Calvin upon the place.
it is principium, medium, & finis Christian vitae, it is the beginning of Christianity, it is the middle, it is the end, it is the All of a Christian, Says calvin upon the place.
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and the gain thereof than fine gold; that is, •••liness is a richer commodity than gold or silver:and the gain thereof than fine gold; that is, •••liness is a Richer commodity than gold or silver:
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He that hath Godliness, hath all things; he wants nothing that is requisite to make a man happy.
He that hath Godliness, hath all things; he Wants nothing that is requisite to make a man happy.
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Be godly, and you have riches, honours enough:
Be godly, and you have riches, honours enough:
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The day of death and judgment is coming, wherein all the world shall put their seal to this truth, that Godliness is profitable to all things:
The day of death and judgement is coming, wherein all the world shall put their seal to this truth, that Godliness is profitable to all things:
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whether the world will believe this saying, that Godliness is profitable to all things, or not believe it ▪ yet saith the Apostle, It is a most faithful, true, infallible saying, and deserv•• all credit.
whither the world will believe this saying, that Godliness is profitable to all things, or not believe it ▪ yet Says the Apostle, It is a most faithful, true, infallible saying, and deserv•• all credit.
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therefore it is observable, what the Apostle saith in the words following my Text, This is a faithful saying, worthy of all acceptation;
Therefore it is observable, what the Apostle Says in the words following my Text, This is a faithful saying, worthy of all acceptation;
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flesh and blood hath not faith to believe it:
Flesh and blood hath not faith to believe it:
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it is equivalent to these, and infinitely better than all these. This doctrine is a Paradox to the world;
it is equivalent to these, and infinitely better than all these. This Doctrine is a Paradox to the world;
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Vers. 15. Length of dayes are on wisdom's right hand, and in her left hand riches and honour, Vers. 16. Here you see it is profitable for life, for riches, for honours:Vers. 15. Length of days Are on wisdom's right hand, and in her left hand riches and honour, Vers. 16. Here you see it is profitable for life, for riches, for honours:
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let him desire all the Mines of gold and silver in the whole world; yet these vast desires, were they turned into realities, were not comparable to Godliness.
let him desire all the Mines of gold and silver in the Whole world; yet these vast Desires, were they turned into realities, were not comparable to Godliness.
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let him desire that all the stones in the street and fields were turned into Diamonds;
let him desire that all the stones in the street and fields were turned into Diamonds;
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let him desire what he can, let him desire that all the waters in the Sea were turned into wine and oyl, and it should be his;
let him desire what he can, let him desire that all the waters in the Sea were turned into wine and oil, and it should be his;
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Such is the compassion of God to unfruitful persons, that notwithstanding their deserts of death and damnation,
Such is the compassion of God to unfruitful Persons, that notwithstanding their deserts of death and damnation,
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but they shall be cut down for ever.
but they shall be Cut down for ever.
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If all means used for a long time, shall not bring men to repentance, no intercession shall be made more for them,
If all means used for a long time, shall not bring men to Repentance, no Intercession shall be made more for them,
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If the means of grace shall at last prevail with men to bring them to repentance, it shall be well on all hands, notwithstanding all •heir former unfruitfulness: if it bear fruit, well.
If the means of grace shall At last prevail with men to bring them to Repentance, it shall be well on all hands, notwithstanding all •heir former unfruitfulness: if it bear fruit, well.
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let it stand a while longer, and I will bestow more skill, cost and pains to make it fruitful.
let it stand a while longer, and I will bestow more skill, cost and pains to make it fruitful.
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Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:
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yet through the mediation of Christ, he is pleased to add more time and means for the bringing them to repentance.
yet through the mediation of christ, he is pleased to add more time and means for the bringing them to Repentance.
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Why cumbreth it the ground? Why doth it make the earth and trees near it, barren and unfruitful?Why cumbereth it the ground? Why does it make the earth and trees near it, barren and unfruitful?
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Impenitent persons are not only wicked and unfruitful themselves, but also do hinder others from bringing forth fruit.
Impenitent Persons Are not only wicked and unfruitful themselves, but also do hinder Others from bringing forth fruit.
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These three years I come seeking fruit and find none. These three Years I come seeking fruit and find none.
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God reckoneth the dayes and years of grace which pass over us, and will put them upon the account of all unfruitful persons.
God Reckoneth the days and Years of grace which pass over us, and will put them upon the account of all unfruitful Persons.
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and be astonished at this trees unfruitfulness.
and be astonished At this trees unfruitfulness.
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it is grounded on these words, He said to his Vinedresser, Behold these three years &c. Behold it,
it is grounded on these words, He said to his Vinedresser, Behold these three Years etc. Behold it,
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It is an astonishing wonder, that men who have great means of grace and repentance given them, yet repent not:
It is an astonishing wonder, that men who have great means of grace and Repentance given them, yet Repent not:
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Where much fruit of righteousness is expected, there God oftentimes finds none, it is grounded on these words: And he found none.
Where much fruit of righteousness is expected, there God oftentimes finds none, it is grounded on these words: And he found none.
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and he came and sought fruit thereon. and he Come and sought fruit thereon.
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it is grounded on these words, A certain man had a fig-tree planted in his Vineyard,
it is grounded on these words, A certain man had a Fig tree planted in his Vineyard,
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there, and from them God expecteth answerable fruits:
there, and from them God Expects answerable fruits:
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I shall gather a basket full, and set them before you. Where, and on whom God bestoweth the means of grace and of repentance;
I shall gather a basket full, and Set them before you. Where, and on whom God bestoweth the means of grace and of Repentance;
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CHAP. III. THis very Parable is a Vineyard as full of useful instructions, as that is of clusters of grapes:
CHAP. III. THis very Parable is a Vineyard as full of useful instructions, as that is of clusters of grapes:
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an action of violence, and the word is the same in my Text, NONLATINALPHABET, Luke 13.24. strive to enter in at the strait gate;
an actium of violence, and the word is the same in my Text,, Lycia 13.24. strive to enter in At the strait gate;
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for many will seek to enter in, and shall not be able; NONLATINALPHABET, contend and strive like wrestlers and combatants, Phil. 3.14. reaching forth unto those things which are before me, NONLATINALPHABET, the word noteth a reaching forth neck, head, arms, body and all to lay hold:
for many will seek to enter in, and shall not be able;, contend and strive like wrestlers and combatants, Philip 3.14. reaching forth unto those things which Are before me,, the word notes a reaching forth neck, head, arms, body and all to lay hold:
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NONLATINALPHABET, I prosecute the mark with all violence, an allusion to those that run in a race.
, I prosecute the mark with all violence, an allusion to those that run in a raze.
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That they, and only they do, and shall obtain Christ, grace, and salvation offered in the Gospel, who with an holy violence seek and lay hold on Christ and salvation by him.
That they, and only they do, and shall obtain christ, grace, and salvation offered in the Gospel, who with an holy violence seek and lay hold on christ and salvation by him.
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CHAP. III. THE words being thus explained, give us this point of Doctrine.
CHAP. III. THE words being thus explained, give us this point of Doctrine.
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he will have Christ, and will follow Christ, let lusts, the world, and devils do their utmost to hinder him from Christ and salvation.
he will have christ, and will follow christ, let Lustiest, the world, and Devils do their utmost to hinder him from christ and salvation.
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but none shall obtain salvation and the kingdom, but they that take it by force: he only inherits salvation, that lays hold on Christ for Salvation;
but none shall obtain salvation and the Kingdom, but they that take it by force: he only inherits salvation, that lays hold on christ for Salvation;
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— Christ and salvation is proposed to all, and preached to all: Heaven is offered to all;
— christ and salvation is proposed to all, and preached to all: Heaven is offered to all;
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Oh let me have Children though I die for bearing of them;
O let me have Children though I die for bearing of them;
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so when the soul cries out, I must have Christ though I die for having him;
so when the soul cries out, I must have christ though I die for having him;
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As Rachel said to Jacob, Give me Children or I must die; let me die rather than be without Children;
As Rachel said to Jacob, Give me Children or I must die; let me die rather than be without Children;
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I will follow Christ, though I know I shall suffer death for his sake;
I will follow christ, though I know I shall suffer death for his sake;
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Christ and salvation I will, I must have, whatsoever it cost me, this is the man that shall obtain the Kingdom of heaven; Luke 16.16.
christ and salvation I will, I must have, whatsoever it cost me, this is the man that shall obtain the Kingdom of heaven; Lycia 16.16.
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Since that time the Kingdom of God is preached, every man presseth into it, thrust, crowd into it,Since that time the Kingdom of God is preached, every man Presseth into it, thrust, crowd into it,
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7. Consider what transcendent and most glorious things God hath prepared for the entertainment of our souls:
7. Consider what transcendent and most glorious things God hath prepared for the entertainment of our Souls:
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our Saviour tells us, Joh. 14.2. I go to prepare a place for you: I am going up to Heaven to prepare Heaven for your reception;
our Saviour tells us, John 14.2. I go to prepare a place for you: I am going up to Heaven to prepare Heaven for your reception;
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to prepare Thrones and Crowns, and Robes and Pleasures, and Joy and Glory for you. What preparations are made for the entertainment of earthly Princes!
to prepare Thrones and Crowns, and Robes and Pleasures, and Joy and Glory for you. What preparations Are made for the entertainment of earthly Princes!
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they expect that great preparations should be made for them.
they expect that great preparations should be made for them.
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Oh then what great thoughts hath the Great God of our souls, that he should make such great preparations in Heaven, to entertain our souls, when they depart hence!
O then what great thoughts hath the Great God of our Souls, that he should make such great preparations in Heaven, to entertain our Souls, when they depart hence!
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CHAP. IV. 2. IN the next place, we shall better understand what precious gain the soul of man is, by considering what an invaluable price they put upon a soul, who know best what the worth of a soul is.
CHAP. IV. 2. IN the next place, we shall better understand what precious gain the soul of man is, by considering what an invaluable price they put upon a soul, who know best what the worth of a soul is.
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Swine trample upon Pearls, because they cannot know t•• value of them:
Swine trample upon Pearls, Because they cannot know t•• valve of them:
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offer to a man a Diamond, who never knew the worth of it, he will value it no more than a piece of painted Glasse or a Pebble:
offer to a man a Diamond, who never knew the worth of it, he will valve it no more than a piece of painted Glass or a Pebble:
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'tis the skilful Lapidary that can put a just value and esteem upon it. I shall present these particulars to your consideration.
it's the skilful Lapidary that can put a just valve and esteem upon it. I shall present these particulars to your consideration.
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1. Consider how God the Maker and Creator of all souls esteems and valueth them: nothing in all the world is precious to him but souls;
1. Consider how God the Maker and Creator of all Souls esteems and valueth them: nothing in all the world is precious to him but Souls;
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that he was willing to give his Son out of his bosom, to be the price of souls.
that he was willing to give his Son out of his bosom, to be the price of Souls.
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God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son; God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son;
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he so deeply loved the souls of men, that he gave not a world to save them;
he so deeply loved the Souls of men, that he gave not a world to save them;
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that price would not obtain one soul, neither did he give an Angel from Heaven, nor many Angels from Heaven, to be the price of the redemption of our souls:
that price would not obtain one soul, neither did he give an Angel from Heaven, nor many Angels from Heaven, to be the price of the redemption of our Souls:
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the death of Angels could not have purchased one soul:
the death of Angels could not have purchased one soul:
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but God gave his only begotten Son, and none but he was a valuable price to gain souls:
but God gave his only begotten Son, and none but he was a valuable price to gain Souls:
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See how the great God doth value one poor soul!
See how the great God does valve one poor soul!
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2. Consider the salvation of our souls to have been the great subject of Gods eternal thoughts and counsels:
2. Consider the salvation of our Souls to have been the great Subject of God's Eternal thoughts and Counsels:
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'Tis no lesse than a blasphemous absurdity to conceive that the great God would lay out his eternal thoughts,
It's no less than a blasphemous absurdity to conceive that the great God would lay out his Eternal thoughts,
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and everlasting purposes, about the gaining of souls, were they not incomparably precious in his esteem, Ephes. 1.4. He hath chosen us before the foundation of the world;
and everlasting Purposes, about the gaining of Souls, were they not incomparably precious in his esteem, Ephesians 1.4. He hath chosen us before the Foundation of the world;
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There you see that God did set his thoughts upon the salvation of souls, before he set his thoughts upon the Creation of this glorious Fabrick of the world;
There you see that God did Set his thoughts upon the salvation of Souls, before he Set his thoughts upon the Creation of this glorious Fabric of the world;
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and for this very end doth he keep up the world, that he may save all the souls he hath chosen:
and for this very end does he keep up the world, that he may save all the Souls he hath chosen:
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Heaven and Earth cannot passe away, till all elect souls be brought in to Christ; when that is done, the world shall soon be taken down:
Heaven and Earth cannot pass away, till all elect Souls be brought in to christ; when that is done, the world shall soon be taken down:
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Shall not the salvation of our souls be the great subject of our own thoughts!
Shall not the salvation of our Souls be the great Subject of our own thoughts!
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Oh how many are there, who scarce have one serious thought of their poor souls salvation!
O how many Are there, who scarce have one serious Thought of their poor Souls salvation!
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3. Consider how the Lord Jesus doth value our souls:
3. Consider how the Lord jesus does valve our Souls:
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though his Father sent and gave him, yet it was also his own spontaneous and voluntary act in giving himself for a price to redeem souls:
though his Father sent and gave him, yet it was also his own spontaneous and voluntary act in giving himself for a price to Redeem Souls:
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He loved me, and gave himself for me, saith the Apostle:He loved me, and gave himself for me, Says the Apostle:
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Surely our souls must be precious gain, that nothing but the blood of Christ could purchase them:
Surely our Souls must be precious gain, that nothing but the blood of christ could purchase them:
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What pains did Christ take, what pains did he endure for thy soul! he was scourged, crucified, he was buried:
What pains did christ take, what pains did he endure for thy soul! he was scourged, Crucified, he was buried:
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all that he did, all that he suffered, was for thy soul.
all that he did, all that he suffered, was for thy soul.
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When the Jews beheld Christ weeping over dead Lazarus, Behold, said they, how he loved him! Behold ye Christ sweating drops of blood over thy soul, bleeding over thy soul, enduring the unsupportable wrath of God for thy soul!
When the jews beheld christ weeping over dead Lazarus, Behold, said they, how he loved him! Behold you christ sweating drops of blood over thy soul, bleeding over thy soul, enduring the unsupportable wrath of God for thy soul!
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Behold how he loved our souls! the great dignity of our souls is seen in the infinite dignity of the price.
Behold how he loved our Souls! the great dignity of our Souls is seen in the infinite dignity of the price.
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4. Consider how precious thy soul is to the Holy Ghost:
4. Consider how precious thy soul is to the Holy Ghost:
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how doth he move upon the face of thy soul, dropping many precious motions to urge thee!
how does he move upon the face of thy soul, dropping many precious motions to urge thee!
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how doth he illighten, convince, strive with thy soul! how doth he wooe thy soul! how is he grieved when thou dost quench his motions!
how does he illighten, convince, strive with thy soul! how does he woo thy soul! how is he grieved when thou dost quench his motions!
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what gifts doth he bestow upon our souls! how willing is he to enrich our souls with his graces!
what Gifts does he bestow upon our Souls! how willing is he to enrich our Souls with his graces!
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he is willing to lead our souls in the way to salvation, as a Mother or Nurse leads the weak child:
he is willing to led our Souls in the Way to salvation, as a Mother or Nurse leads the weak child:
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Certainly our souls are marvelous profit, that the glorious Trinity have such a care of them, that each person hath his peculiar work appropriated to him, in order to our salvation:
Certainly our Souls Are marvelous profit, that the glorious Trinity have such a care of them, that each person hath his peculiar work appropriated to him, in order to our salvation:
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the Father electeth us in Christ, the Son redeems us, the Holy Ghost sanctifies us, and all to gain our souls.
the Father Electeth us in christ, the Son redeems us, the Holy Ghost Sanctifies us, and all to gain our Souls.
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How doth God command, exhort, entreat, beseech us, expostulate with us! why will ye damn your souls!
How does God command, exhort, entreat, beseech us, expostulate with us! why will you damn your Souls!
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5. Consider the manifold arguments God in his Word useth to win our souls to him:
5. Consider the manifold Arguments God in his Word uses to win our Souls to him:
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what precious promises to allure us to him! what terrible threatnings to drive us to him!
what precious promises to allure us to him! what terrible threatenings to drive us to him!
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how doth he draw souls with cords of love to himself! The Apostle, 2 Cor. 5.20. sheweth how much God did value a soul:
how does he draw Souls with cords of love to himself! The Apostle, 2 Cor. 5.20. shows how much God did valve a soul:
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as though God did beseech you by us, we pray you in Christs stead to be reconciled unto God. as though God did beseech you by us, we pray you in Christ stead to be reconciled unto God.
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God beseecheth you for your souls: Christ prayeth you for your souls: all his Ministers in their stead pray you to give up your souls:
God Beseecheth you for your Souls: christ Prayeth you for your Souls: all his Ministers in their stead pray you to give up your Souls:
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we beseech you by the mercies of God, by the love of Christ.
we beseech you by the Mercies of God, by the love of christ.
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Can we imagine that the Most High God would thus condescend to use such beseechings and entreaties,
Can we imagine that the Most High God would thus condescend to use such beseechings and entreaties,
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if our souls, and the winning of them were not of unspeakable value!
if our Souls, and the winning of them were not of unspeakable valve!
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6. Consider what joy and rejoycing there is in Heaven, when but one poor soul among many hundreds is gained to Christ. Luk. 15.10. There is joy in the presence of the Angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
6. Consider what joy and rejoicing there is in Heaven, when but one poor soul among many hundreds is gained to christ. Luk. 15.10. There is joy in the presence of the Angels of God over one sinner that Repenteth.
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When Angels see a sinner mourning, confessing, humbled, hating his former evil courses, following after holinesse;
When Angels see a sinner mourning, confessing, humbled, hating his former evil courses, following After holiness;
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for Angels know that we repent by the true fruits and effects of repentance; they rejoyce that this day is a Son begotten unto God;
for Angels know that we Repent by the true fruits and effects of Repentance; they rejoice that this day is a Son begotten unto God;
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this day another heir of salvation; we have another fellow-servant:
this day Another heir of salvation; we have Another Fellow servant:
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so precious is one soul to the Angels, that they are willing and ready to pitch their Tents about the soul, to guard and protect it:
so precious is one soul to the Angels, that they Are willing and ready to pitch their Tents about the soul, to guard and Pact it:
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yea, those glorious Angels will come flying from Heaven to conduct, to carry, to accompany the soul to Heaven.
yea, those glorious Angels will come flying from Heaven to conduct, to carry, to accompany the soul to Heaven.
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let us see the matter of his song — my Beloved hath a Vineyard in a very fruitful hill:
let us see the matter of his song — my beloved hath a Vineyard in a very fruitful hill:
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CHAP. IV. I Shall begin with the first of these, viz. That where and on whom God bestows the means of repentance and of grace, there and from them God expecteth the fruits of grace and of repentance.
CHAP. IV. I Shall begin with the First of these, viz. That where and on whom God bestows the means of Repentance and of grace, there and from them God Expects the fruits of grace and of Repentance.
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If thou art a figtree planted in his Vineyard, he expects to gather figs from thee;
If thou art a Fig tree planted in his Vineyard, he expects to gather figs from thee;
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if God hath bestowed this special favour on thee, as to admit thee into his Church, to bring thee under the Gospel and all ordinances of grace, he expecteth thy obedience to the Gospel, thy repentance at the preaching of the Gospel, that thou shouldest bring forth fruits meet for repentance:
if God hath bestowed this special favour on thee, as to admit thee into his Church, to bring thee under the Gospel and all ordinances of grace, he Expects thy Obedience to the Gospel, thy Repentance At the preaching of the Gospel, that thou Shouldst bring forth fruits meet for Repentance:
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Gods coming and seeking fruit, is, (as Maldonat rightly Paraphraseth it) his turning his eyes this way and that way to behold who repenteth, who believeth.
God's coming and seeking fruit, is, (as Maldonatus rightly Paraphraseth it) his turning his eyes this Way and that Way to behold who Repenteth, who Believeth.
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For proof of this point, read Isa. 5.1, 2. Now will I sing to my well beloved a song of my beloved touching his Vineyard:
For proof of this point, read Isaiah 5.1, 2. Now will I sing to my well Beloved a song of my Beloved touching his Vineyard:
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my well beloved hath a Vineyard in a very fruitful hill. The Prophet calls Christ his well beloved:my well Beloved hath a Vineyard in a very fruitful hill. The Prophet calls christ his well Beloved:
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I will sing to my beloved a song of my beloved, that is, a song that Christ his best beloved did put into his mouth to sing:
I will sing to my Beloved a song of my Beloved, that is, a song that christ his best Beloved did put into his Mouth to sing:
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that is, Christ hath planted his Church in an excellent place, a fruitful soil, hath given her powerful means to enable her to bear fruit.
that is, christ hath planted his Church in an excellent place, a fruitful soil, hath given her powerful means to enable her to bear fruit.
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And he fenced it, and gathered out the stones thereof, and planted it with the choicest Vine, And he fenced it, and gathered out the stones thereof, and planted it with the Choicest Vine,
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and built a tower in the midst of it, and also made a Winepress therein: By these Rhetorical terms, the Prophet sheweth Gods wonderful care for his Church and people, for their Salvation;and built a tower in the midst of it, and also made a Winepress therein: By these Rhetorical terms, the Prophet shows God's wondered care for his Church and people, for their Salvation;
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he useth all means to make men in his Church fruitful, and removeth what may hinder fruit-bearing.
he uses all means to make men in his Church fruitful, and Removeth what may hinder Fruit bearing.
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And he locked that it should bring forth grapes, and it brought forth wild grapes. That is, Christ expected to gather faith, repentance, holiness;And he locked that it should bring forth grapes, and it brought forth wild grapes. That is, christ expected to gather faith, Repentance, holiness;
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but instead of pretious grapes, it brought forth stinking grapes, as the Hebrew word signifies: instead of faith, it brough forth infidelity, distrust;
but instead of precious grapes, it brought forth stinking grapes, as the Hebrew word signifies: instead of faith, it borough forth infidelity, distrust;
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instead of holiness, all manner of wickedness; instead of obedience all manner of disobedience:
instead of holiness, all manner of wickedness; instead of Obedience all manner of disobedience:
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But contrary to his expectation, God sees nothing but drunkenness, swearing, lying, oppression, as if they were trees planted in a wast howling wilderness,
But contrary to his expectation, God sees nothing but Drunkenness, swearing, lying, oppression, as if they were trees planted in a waste howling Wilderness,
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and not in a fruitful Vineyard;
and not in a fruitful Vineyard;
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as if they were men living among Cannibals and Pagans, where no means of Grace is;
as if they were men living among Cannibals and Pagans, where no means of Grace is;
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and not in the Church where the Gospel of faith and holiness is Preached.
and not in the Church where the Gospel of faith and holiness is Preached.
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oh therefore look and pray, that thy heart may be changed, renewed, that the seed of God be in it.
o Therefore look and pray, that thy heart may be changed, renewed, that the seed of God be in it.
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thy person must be made Godly, before thy life or thy profession can be Godliness; Oportet aliquid intus esse; there must be Godliness within, before there can be Godliness without: Thistles cannot bring forth grapes;
thy person must be made Godly, before thy life or thy profession can be Godliness; Oportet Aliquid intus esse; there must be Godliness within, before there can be Godliness without: Thistles cannot bring forth grapes;
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The spirit of Grace must be in thee as a root, before thou canst bring forth the fruits of the spirit;
The Spirit of Grace must be in thee as a root, before thou Canst bring forth the fruits of the Spirit;
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all thy works of righteousness, and all thy religious duties are not Godliness; they are but shews and semblances of Godliness:
all thy works of righteousness, and all thy religious duties Are not Godliness; they Are but shows and semblances of Godliness:
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if thy heart be not sanctified, if the d•vine nature and the seed of God be not in thee, there is no Godliness in thee;
if thy heart be not sanctified, if the d•vine nature and the seed of God be not in thee, there is no Godliness in thee;
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and makes us like unto God;
and makes us like unto God;
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Godliness is from God, it is a Divine property, it is the image of God, it cometh from Heaven,
Godliness is from God, it is a Divine property, it is the image of God, it comes from Heaven,
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sanctified in soul and in spirit, 1 Thes. 5.23.sanctified in soul and in Spirit, 1 Thebes 5.23.
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1. In a principle of grace within: he that is truly godly, is a partaker of the Divine nature, 2 Pet. 1.4. born of God, 1 Joh. 3.9. the seed of God is in him:
1. In a principle of grace within: he that is truly godly, is a partaker of the Divine nature, 2 Pet. 1.4. born of God, 1 John 3.9. the seed of God is in him:
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What this Godliness is, I must now shew, and wherein it doth consist. SECT. 2. TRue Godliness consisteth in these particulars.
What this Godliness is, I must now show, and wherein it does consist. SECT. 2. TRue Godliness Consisteth in these particulars.
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4. There is a true substantial Godliness, which God commandeth, approveth, and delighteth in, to which he hath made all promises of heaven and earth.
4. There is a true substantial Godliness, which God commands, approveth, and delights in, to which he hath made all promises of heaven and earth.
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but the hypocrite hath no promises made to him, but the dreadful threatnings of woe, death, and damnation to come.
but the hypocrite hath no promises made to him, but the dreadful threatenings of woe, death, and damnation to come.
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this is all the profit Hypocrisie bringeth;
this is all the profit Hypocrisy brings;
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this (like bodily exercise) profits him a little, it gaineth the name and credit of religion to him, he is commended and applauded, he hath the praise of men;
this (like bodily exercise) profits him a little, it gains the name and credit of Religion to him, he is commended and applauded, he hath the praise of men;
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he hath all grace in appearance; seeming faith, love, temperance, sobriety, zeal, obedience; but there is no power nor life in him;
he hath all grace in appearance; seeming faith, love, temperance, sobriety, zeal, Obedience; but there is no power nor life in him;
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so an Hypocrite hath all the visible parts of Godliness, in respect of duty, and in respect of grace, he prayeth, he heareth the word, he fasteth, he receiveth the Sacraments, he liveth unblameably before men;
so an Hypocrite hath all the visible parts of Godliness, in respect of duty, and in respect of grace, he Prayeth, he hears the word, he fasteth, he receives the Sacraments, he lives unblamably before men;
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but only he hath no life, no soul in him;
but only he hath no life, no soul in him;
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As a dead man hath all the outward parts of a man, there is not a member wanting,
As a dead man hath all the outward parts of a man, there is not a member wanting,
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it hath all the outward patts of it, it wanteth nothing but the power of it;
it hath all the outward pats of it, it Wants nothing but the power of it;
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the whole external shape of it;
the Whole external shape of it;
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3. There is an Hypocritical Godliness, which is (as St. Paul saith, 2. Tim. 3.5.) the form of Godliness;
3. There is an Hypocritical Godliness, which is (as Saint Paul Says, 2. Tim. 3.5.) the from of Godliness;
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as bright brass harh a shew of gold, but it is not; and as painted flowers have a shew of flowers, but are not.
as bright brass harh a show of gold, but it is not; and as painted flowers have a show of flowers, but Are not.
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all that can be said for such wayes is that of the Apostle, Colos. 2.23, they have a shew of wisdom, of humility, of devotion, of Godliness,
all that can be said for such ways is that of the Apostle, Colos 2.23, they have a show of Wisdom, of humility, of devotion, of Godliness,
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and tying thorns to their heels. Men may please themselves with these or the like devised devotions, but God abhors them;
and tying thorns to their heels. Men may please themselves with these or the like devised devotions, but God abhors them;
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Such was the Godliness of the Pharisees, who placed worship and religion in washing hands before meat, in washing pots and cups, in fasting twice a week, in wearing heavy mortars on their heads,
Such was the Godliness of the Pharisees, who placed worship and Religion in washing hands before meat, in washing pots and cups, in fasting twice a Week, in wearing heavy mortars on their Heads,
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and it is obvious to any observing eye, that none are greater enemies to the power of Godliness then such devout persons.
and it is obvious to any observing eye, that none Are greater enemies to the power of Godliness then such devout Persons.
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as if it were a divine and Angelical Godliness: but this is not Godliness; for St. Paul doth here oppose Godliness to this bodily exercise;
as if it were a divine and Angelical Godliness: but this is not Godliness; for Saint Paul does Here oppose Godliness to this bodily exercise;
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2. True Godliness is a giving to God his whole worship according to his word;
2. True Godliness is a giving to God his Whole worship according to his word;
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be that is Godly, doth not only give God the outward acts of worship, but giveth him internal worship; be that is Godly, does not only give God the outward acts of worship, but gives him internal worship;
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he serveth God with his body and with his spirit; he draws nigh with his mouth and with his heart;
he serves God with his body and with his Spirit; he draws High with his Mouth and with his heart;
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He doth not only pray, hear, read the word, meditate, and receive Sacraments, which are the external acts of worship;
He does not only pray, hear, read the word, meditate, and receive Sacraments, which Are the external acts of worship;
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but he doth also love God above all things, and fear God above all, and delight in God above above all things,
but he does also love God above all things, and Fear God above all, and delight in God above above all things,
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and trust in God, and depend and live on God;
and trust in God, and depend and live on God;
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The word which the Apostle useth in my Text is NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies giving to God spiritual worship according to his word;
The word which the Apostle uses in my Text is, which signifies giving to God spiritual worship according to his word;
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these are the worshippers which God seeks for and delighteth in: outward worship without inward, is ungodliness;
these Are the worshippers which God seeks for and delights in: outward worship without inward, is ungodliness;
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is hypocrisie, it is mocking God; it is a compassing God about with lyes: this is that which distinguisheth the godly from the ungodly and hypocrities;
is hypocrisy, it is mocking God; it is a compassing God about with lies: this is that which Distinguisheth the godly from the ungodly and Hypocrites;
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for wicked men and hypocrites worship God externally and give him all external worship, but deny him the internal worship;
for wicked men and Hypocrites worship God externally and give him all external worship, but deny him the internal worship;
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they pray and hear the word (things good in themselves) but do not love nor fear God, not delight in him, nor in his presence;
they pray and hear the word (things good in themselves) but do not love nor Fear God, not delight in him, nor in his presence;
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it is the Godly man that doth All. 3. True Godliness appeareth in the judgement, will and affections of men. 1. In the judgement:
it is the Godly man that does All. 3. True Godliness appears in the judgement, will and affections of men. 1. In the judgement:
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a man truly Godly esteemeth the ways of God as th• most excellent ways. No sword like to Goliaths: no way like to the ways of the Lord:
a man truly Godly esteems the ways of God as th• most excellent ways. No sword like to Goliath's: no Way like to the ways of the Lord:
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and that not in general (for s• hypocrites •llightned may do) but in particular as to himself, he approveth of God ways as the best ways for him to walk in and therefore makes choice of them for th• wayes wherein he will walk:
and that not in general (for s• Hypocrites •llightned may do) but in particular as to himself, he approveth of God ways as the best ways for him to walk in and Therefore makes choice of them for th• ways wherein he will walk:
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The profan• man chooseth the evil wayes of sin, th• civil man chooseth the way of outwar• morality;
The profan• man chooses the evil ways of since, th• civil man chooses the Way of outwar• morality;
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but the godly man chuseth th• holy strict ways of God to walk in. have chosen the way of truth, Psal 119.30 I have chosen thy precepts, ver. 173. 2. In the bent and resolution of th• will.
but the godly man chooseth th• holy strict ways of God to walk in. have chosen the Way of truth, Psalm 119.30 I have chosen thy Precepts, ver. 173. 2. In the bent and resolution of th• will.
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As for me and my house we will ser• the Lord, said Joshua: let others make what resolution they please, this is the peremptory resolution of a Godly man. 3. In his affections; his sorrow is Godly. Godly sorrow worketh repentance:As for me and my house we will ser• the Lord, said joshua: let Others make what resolution they please, this is the peremptory resolution of a Godly man. 3. In his affections; his sorrow is Godly. Godly sorrow works Repentance:
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there is a sorrow that is not Godly, as the sorrow of Ahab, of Judas: the holy mans fear is Godly;
there is a sorrow that is not Godly, as the sorrow of Ahab, of Judas: the holy men Fear is Godly;
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he serveth God with reverence and Godly fear, Heb. 12.28. there is a fear that is not Godly;
he serves God with Reverence and Godly Fear, Hebrew 12.28. there is a Fear that is not Godly;
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Sinners in Sion are afraid. His love is also Godly, and his delight is Godly: Godliness is upon all his affections:Sinners in Sion Are afraid. His love is also Godly, and his delight is Godly: Godliness is upon all his affections:
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so Godliness cometh from God and terminateth in God.
so Godliness comes from God and terminateth in God.
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so when they make God their end, they are rightly called godly men as rivers come from the Sea, and run into the Sea;
so when they make God their end, they Are rightly called godly men as Rivers come from the Sea, and run into the Sea;
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when men make gain their end, we call them worldly men; when they make honours their end, we call them ambitious;
when men make gain their end, we call them worldly men; when they make honours their end, we call them ambitious;
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finis denominat opus; things take their names from the end for which they are, and act;finis denominat opus; things take their names from the end for which they Are, and act;
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because God is glorified by his service;
Because God is glorified by his service;
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were there no Heaven to crown him, no Hell to affright him, yet he would serve God,
were there no Heaven to crown him, no Hell to affright him, yet he would serve God,
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nothings stirs him up more to glorifie God than Godliness;
nothings stirs him up more to Glorify God than Godliness;
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he doth all in sincerity, ayming at no other end, than that God may be glorified by him;
he does all in sincerity, aiming At no other end, than that God may be glorified by him;
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6. Godliness makes a man to act all for Gods glory:
6. Godliness makes a man to act all for God's glory:
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Solomon describeth a good man by this property, that he is merciful to his beast, much more then to men, most of all to them that be of the houshold of faith.Solomon Describeth a good man by this property, that he is merciful to his beast, much more then to men, most of all to them that be of the household of faith.
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the Hebrew word [ Chesed ] which the LXX. translate Holy, signifieth a kind benign man: the Hebrew word [ Cheesed ] which the LXX. translate Holy, signifies a kind benign man:
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as he receiveth mercy, grace and kindness from God, so he imparts it to o•hers; he would have all like himself;
as he receives mercy, grace and kindness from God, so he imparts it to o•hers; he would have all like himself;
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he that is truly Godly, is after Gods example, pious, kind, gracious and merciful to others;
he that is truly Godly, is After God's Exampl, pious, kind, gracious and merciful to Others;
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Job in his prosperous estate feared God, and in his poor estate blessed God. 5. True Godliness makes a man ready to do good to all:Job in his prosperous estate feared God, and in his poor estate blessed God. 5. True Godliness makes a man ready to do good to all:
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a true Godly man in all changes is Godly, in prosperity, in adversity, in all states and conditions he is Godly;
a true Godly man in all changes is Godly, in Prosperity, in adversity, in all states and conditions he is Godly;
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and how ever things and times go, and in what place and company soever, Godliness will appear;
and how ever things and times go, and in what place and company soever, Godliness will appear;
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but Godliness is like the Sun and Stars that constantly shine:
but Godliness is like the Sun and Stars that constantly shine:
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it is course that lasteth as long as life lasteth it is not like a candle which is lighted and then blown out, put in and put out again,
it is course that lasteth as long as life lasteth it is not like a candle which is lighted and then blown out, put in and put out again,
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it is not for a day, nor for a long• space, but it is for continuance:
it is not for a day, nor for a long• Molle, but it is for Continuance:
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it is not a few good acts, when co•science stirreth, or as other occasions urg• us:
it is not a few good acts, when co•science stirs, or as other occasions urg• us:
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hence it is compared to walk, because it is a constant progress; is a race, because it must be run to t• end:
hence it is compared to walk, Because it is a constant progress; is a raze, Because it must be run to t• end:
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fides est copulativ• ebedientia est copulativa: faith and obed•ence are copulative. 2. It appeareth in the constancy of o• conversation;fides est copulativ• ebedientia est copulativa: faith and obed•ence Are copulative. 2. It appears in the constancy of o• Conversation;
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and not in th• other, is not Godliness; to walk in som• commandments precisely, and not in other is ungodly hypocrisie:
and not in th• other, is not Godliness; to walk in som• Commandments precisely, and not in other is ungodly hypocrisy:
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Observe, they had respect to a commandments and to all ordinance To walk in one ordinance,
Observe, they had respect to a Commandments and to all Ordinance To walk in one Ordinance,
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St. Luke describin• the Godliness of Zacharias and Elizabeth saith, that they walked in all the comman•ments and ordinances of God blameless Luk. 1.6.
Saint Lycia describin• the Godliness of Zacharias and Elizabeth Says, that they walked in all the comman•ments and ordinances of God blameless Luk. 1.6.
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an habitua• neglect of one known duty marreth all th• pretended Godliness:
an habitua• neglect of one known duty marreth all th• pretended Godliness:
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he is so every duty, I have respect unto all thy commandments, saith David, Psal. 119.6. h• respecteth all as well as one:
he is so every duty, I have respect unto all thy Commandments, Says David, Psalm 119.6. h• respecteth all as well as one:
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A Godly conversation notes two things. 1. Ʋniversality: a Godly man abstaineth from every gross sin;
A Godly Conversation notes two things. 1. Ʋniversality: a Godly man abstaineth from every gross since;
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and imitation of him, 2 Pet. 3.11. What manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and Godliness?
and imitation of him, 2 Pet. 3.11. What manner of Persons ought you to be in all holy Conversation and Godliness?
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it is said in Christ Jesus, noting that Godliness consisteth in conjuction to Christ, communion with him,it is said in christ jesus, noting that Godliness Consisteth in conjunction to christ, communion with him,
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you see here, there is a Godly life:
you see Here, there is a Godly life:
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what sins he seeth are forbidden, he refuseth: what duties are commanded, he is willing to do, 2 Tim. 3.12. All that will live Godly in Christ Jesus:
what Sins he sees Are forbidden, he Refuseth: what duties Are commanded, he is willing to do, 2 Tim. 3.12. All that will live Godly in christ jesus:
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it is ultimately terminated in God. 4. True Godliness appeareth in the conversation: the general course of a Godly mans life is according to the word of God:
it is ultimately terminated in God. 4. True Godliness appears in the Conversation: the general course of a Godly men life is according to the word of God:
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it is called Godly fear and sorrow, &c. because it is from God, and according to God, and for God;
it is called Godly Fear and sorrow, etc. Because it is from God, and according to God, and for God;
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CHAP. IV. SECT. 1. IN prosecution of the point I must shew, 1. What is Godl ness.
CHAP. IV. SECT. 1. IN prosecution of the point I must show, 1. What is Godly ness.
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Yet this strictness of life, this neglecting of the body (as the Apostle termeth it) is highly magnified by Papists,
Yet this strictness of life, this neglecting of the body (as the Apostle termeth it) is highly magnified by Papists,
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and civil society of men, living in Wildernesses, Cells, Monasteries, and austerity of life, which God commandeth not, and therefore approveth not of.
and civil society of men, living in Wildernesses, Cells, Monasteries, and austerity of life, which God commands not, and Therefore approveth not of.
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and is nothing else but a rigid discipline of the body, with much fasting and abstinence from some meats for certain dayes and weeks together, eating of Herbs, lying on the ground, separating themselves from worldly business,
and is nothing Else but a rigid discipline of the body, with much fasting and abstinence from Some Meats for certain days and weeks together, eating of Herbs, lying on the ground, separating themselves from worldly business,
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2. There is an humane, voluntary, devised Godliness, which in my Text is called Bodily exercise;
2. There is an humane, voluntary, devised Godliness, which in my Text is called Bodily exercise;
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yet though this be not Godliness, yet civility shall so far profit them, as that their torment in Hell shall be less than the torment of others.
yet though this be not Godliness, yet civility shall so Far profit them, as that their torment in Hell shall be less than the torment of Others.
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if civil and moral righteousness be true Godliness;
if civil and moral righteousness be true Godliness;
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2. That it is beneficial and profitable to to all things. 3. The reasons why it is so. 1. What is Godliness.
2. That it is beneficial and profitable to to all things. 3. The Reasons why it is so. 1. What is Godliness.
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It is of absolute concernment to know what is true Godliness, to which Heaven and Earth is promised, that so our hopes of erernal life may not make us ashamed at the last:
It is of absolute concernment to know what is true Godliness, to which Heaven and Earth is promised, that so our hope's of erernal life may not make us ashamed At the last:
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there are many who lay claim to the promises of Heaven, that have no more right to them or Heaven,
there Are many who lay claim to the promises of Heaven, that have no more right to them or Heaven,
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than the foolish Virgins, presuming that they were godly, and claimed to Heaven, but were with shame thrust down from Heaven-gates into Hell among the ungodly. There is a fourfold Godliness;
than the foolish Virgins, presuming that they were godly, and claimed to Heaven, but were with shame thrust down from Heaven-gates into Hell among the ungodly. There is a fourfold Godliness;
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three sorts are supposed and esteemed by men to be Godliness, but are not; there is but one true real substantial Godliness.
three sorts Are supposed and esteemed by men to be Godliness, but Are not; there is but one true real substantial Godliness.
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1. There is a civil Godliness, which is nothing else but a civil, moral and ingenious deportment of a man's self among and before men, consisting of the negative part of Godliness;
1. There is a civil Godliness, which is nothing Else but a civil, moral and ingenious deportment of a Man's self among and before men, consisting of the negative part of Godliness;
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as to be no drunkard, no swearer, no adulterer, no unjust person; such was the Godliness of the Pharisees:
as to be no drunkard, no swearer, no adulterer, no unjust person; such was the Godliness of the Pharisees:
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God, I thank thee, I am not as yonder Publican is; this among the generality of men is reputed very Godliness; but alas!
God, I thank thee, I am not as yonder Publican is; this among the generality of men is reputed very Godliness; but alas!
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it cometh as short of the glory of true Godliness, as the light of a Candle cometh of the glory of the Sun:
it comes as short of the glory of true Godliness, as the Light of a Candle comes of the glory of the Sun:
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if this were Godliness, then there may be as true Godliness among Pagans and Infidels, who know nothing of God and Christ, as among Christians:
if this were Godliness, then there may be as true Godliness among Pagans and Infidels, who know nothing of God and christ, as among Christians:
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Yea, many Heathens have been very eminent for civil righteousness, and a moral conversation, even to the shame of many Christians.
Yea, many heathens have been very eminent for civil righteousness, and a moral Conversation, even to the shame of many Christians.
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Do but think what manner of persons the foolish Virgins were; you may conclude that civil righteousness is not Godliness;
Do but think what manner of Persons the foolish Virgins were; you may conclude that civil righteousness is not Godliness;
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for they were such, yet they had neither promise nor possession of the life to come, which they should have had,
for they were such, yet they had neither promise nor possession of the life to come, which they should have had,
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In Scripture therefore it is compared to hunger, and thirst, and longing which are violent desires:
In Scripture Therefore it is compared to hunger, and thirst, and longing which Are violent Desires:
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CHAP. IV. IN handling this point, I shall first shew you what this violence importeth.
CHAP. IV. IN handling this point, I shall First show you what this violence imports.
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1. It denoteth the bent and peremptory resolution of the will for Christ, grace, and Salvation:
1. It denoteth the bent and peremptory resolution of the will for christ, grace, and Salvation:
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that as St. Paul saith of worldly men, They will be rich: their wills are set upon the gaining of riches,
that as Saint Paul Says of worldly men, They will be rich: their wills Are Set upon the gaining of riches,
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and they will seek them, come what will;
and they will seek them, come what will;
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so a violent Christian is set upon having Christ, he will have Christ, he will be godly, he will be saved;
so a violent Christian is Set upon having christ, he will have christ, he will be godly, he will be saved;
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this is his resolution, I must, I will follow Christ; I must, I will be saved:
this is his resolution, I must, I will follow christ; I must, I will be saved:
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experience tells us that violent men are wilfull men; the more violent, the more wilfull; and violence is nothing else but wilfulness:
experience tells us that violent men Are wilful men; the more violent, the more wilful; and violence is nothing Else but wilfulness:
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this I will do, I am resolved to do, saith the violent man; no entreaties, nor perswasions shall take them off from what they will do:
this I will do, I am resolved to do, Says the violent man; no entreaties, nor persuasions shall take them off from what they will do:
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in this holy violence there is an holy and spiritual wilfulness:
in this holy violence there is an holy and spiritual wilfulness:
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they are resolved to be godly, and to carry heaven as it were by force, nothing shall disswade them,
they Are resolved to be godly, and to carry heaven as it were by force, nothing shall dissuade them,
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but they w•ll have their wills. 2. It importeth strength and fervour of affections: this followeth upon the former;
but they w•ll have their wills. 2. It imports strength and fervour of affections: this follows upon the former;
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the Will commandeth and carrieth the affections with it;
the Will commands and Carrieth the affections with it;
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what the will runs after, that the affections do violently pursue, that doth a violent Christian love, desire, in that doth he delight above all things.
what the will runs After, that the affections do violently pursue, that does a violent Christian love, desire, in that does he delight above all things.
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As when a man loveth riches & honours, he desireth them above all things; the full stream of his affections runs violently after them:
As when a man loves riches & honours, he Desires them above all things; the full stream of his affections runs violently After them:
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so it is in spiritual violence, the strength and violence of the affections are carried out,
so it is in spiritual violence, the strength and violence of the affections Are carried out,
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and run after God, and salvation.
and run After God, and salvation.
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the hungry man must and will have meat, and desireth nothing else but meat, and nothing can satisfie him but meat:
the hungry man must and will have meat, and Desires nothing Else but meat, and nothing can satisfy him but meat:
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so the violent Christian, he hungreth and thirsteth and longeth for Christ;
so the violent Christian, he hungereth and Thirsteth and Longeth for christ;
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he must and will have him, and nothing but Christ can satisfie him, Psal. 84.1, 2. My soul longeth, yea fainteth, my flesh cryeth out for the living God:
he must and will have him, and nothing but christ can satisfy him, Psalm 84.1, 2. My soul Longeth, yea fainteth, my Flesh Cries out for the living God:
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the Saints longing after God is nothing else but the violence of their affections; passionate and affectionate men are violent men:
the Saints longing After God is nothing Else but the violence of their affections; passionate and affectionate men Are violent men:
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the more passionate, the more violent: What strange acts of violence do men in their heat of passion!
the more passionate, the more violent: What strange acts of violence do men in their heat of passion!
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3. It importeth an earnestness and diligence in the use of all holy and appointed means tending to the obtaining Christ and the Kingdom of Heaven:
3. It imports an earnestness and diligence in the use of all holy and appointed means tending to the obtaining christ and the Kingdom of Heaven:
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violent men are not idle, dull, lazy persons, but earnest, active and industruous in their businesses:
violent men Are not idle, dull, lazy Persons, but earnest, active and industruous in their businesses:
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and the more violent any man is, the more earnest he is; violence is the utmost degree of activity:
and the more violent any man is, the more earnest he is; violence is the utmost degree of activity:
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so wherever this spiritual violence is, there is wondrous activity in Gods service and wayes.
so wherever this spiritual violence is, there is wondrous activity in God's service and ways.
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I will run the way of thy commandments saith David: he will not only walk in them, but run; I will run the Way of thy Commandments Says David: he will not only walk in them, but run;
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there is great violence in running. In Act. 26.7. we read of the Tribes serving God instantly;
there is great violence in running. In Act. 26.7. we read of the Tribes serving God instantly;
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the original word is NONLATINALPHABET, that is, they served God to the utmost of their strength. So we are commanded to serve God with all our soul, wi•h all our might,
the original word is, that is, they served God to the utmost of their strength. So we Are commanded to serve God with all our soul, wi•h all our might,
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as labourers do their work with all their might and strength: the world wondereth what it is that makes these men so eager after Gods ordinances,
as labourers do their work with all their might and strength: the world wondereth what it is that makes these men so eager After God's ordinances,
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and so earnest in holy exercises; it is a principle of holy violence:
and so earnest in holy exercises; it is a principle of holy violence:
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they are called upon to give diligence to work out their salvation, to make their calling and election sure, 2 Pet. 1.10.
they Are called upon to give diligence to work out their salvation, to make their calling and election sure, 2 Pet. 1.10.
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which some parallel to my Text, giving all diligence, add to your faith vertue, and to vertue knowledge, &c. as who should say, be diligent in adding grace to grace, and duty to duty.
which Some parallel to my Text, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, and to virtue knowledge, etc. as who should say, be diligent in adding grace to grace, and duty to duty.
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4. It imports the importunity of the soul in prayer for the obtaining these things: they cry out, Lord, give me grace, pardon;
4. It imports the importunity of the soul in prayer for the obtaining these things: they cry out, Lord, give me grace, pardon;
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Oh give me Christ, give me thy favour; Lord, help my unbelief, my impenitency. The Apostle calls it fervent praying, Jam. 5.16. violent praying.
O give me christ, give me thy favour; Lord, help my unbelief, my impenitency. The Apostle calls it fervent praying, Jam. 5.16. violent praying.
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The Prophet compares it to Jacobs wrestling, Hosea. 12. S. Paul expresseth it by sighes and groans unsufferable:
The Prophet compares it to Jacobs wrestling, Hosea. 12. S. Paul Expresses it by sighs and groans unsufferable:
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groans are the violent expressions of a praying soul.
groans Are the violent expressions of a praying soul.
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Christ expresseth this by a Parable of an importunate Widow to an unjust Judge, Luk. 18.5. Because this Woman troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me:
christ Expresses this by a Parable of an importunate Widow to an unjust Judge, Luk. 18.5. Because this Woman Troubles me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me:
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And the Lord said, hear what the unjust Judge saith: And the Lord said, hear what the unjust Judge Says:
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now as she, so doth a violent soul as it were with an holy importunity troub•e God,
now as she, so does a violent soul as it were with an holy importunity troub•e God,
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and gives him no rest, but is continually coming to him, Lord, pardon me, Lord renew me, Lord help my unbelief.
and gives him no rest, but is continually coming to him, Lord, pardon me, Lord renew me, Lord help my unbelief.
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So the Cananitish woman, Matth. 15.22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27. she would not give over crying, Have mercy Lord on me thou Son of David:
So the Canaanite woman, Matthew 15.22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27. she would not give over crying, Have mercy Lord on me thou Son of David:
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though Christ gave her no answer, still she cryed after him, have mercy on me: Christ called her Dog;
though christ gave her no answer, still she cried After him, have mercy on me: christ called her Dog;
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she replyeth, though I am a dog, yet give me crumbs, have mercy on me: she cryed importunately till she obtained her desire.
she Replieth, though I am a dog, yet give me crumbs, have mercy on me: she cried importunately till she obtained her desire.
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So likewise the two blind men, Matth. 20 30, 31. cryed out, Have mercy on us, Lord, thou Son of David:
So likewise the two blind men, Matthew 20 30, 31. cried out, Have mercy on us, Lord, thou Son of David:
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the more they were rebuked, and bidden to hold their peace, the more thy cryed out, Have mercy on us;
the more they were rebuked, and bidden to hold their peace, the more thy cried out, Have mercy on us;
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they would not give over till they had their desire granted them. 5. It implyeth an holy impatience and restlesness of spirit;
they would not give over till they had their desire granted them. 5. It Implies an holy impatience and restlessness of Spirit;
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violent men are alwayes impatient men; delayes draw out their violence and impatience;
violent men Are always impatient men; delays draw out their violence and impatience;
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so where there is holy violence, there is holy impatience till they have obtained an interest in Christ,
so where there is holy violence, there is holy impatience till they have obtained an Interest in christ,
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and a title to Heaven, and some solid assurance thereof.
and a title to Heaven, and Some solid assurance thereof.
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What are all those expostulations in Scripture, but the expressions of holy violence and impatience? How long wilt thou forget me O Lord,
What Are all those expostulations in Scripture, but the expressions of holy violence and impatience? How long wilt thou forget me Oh Lord,
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for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? Psal. 13.1, 2. Lord, why castest thou off my soul,
for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? Psalm 13.1, 2. Lord, why Chastest thou off my soul,
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why hidest thou thy face from me? Psal. 88.14 Violent men are like persons in great pain, impatient till they have ease given them.why hidest thou thy face from me? Psalm 88.14 Violent men Are like Persons in great pain, impatient till they have ease given them.
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6. It imports a constant earnestness and eagerness in seeking the things of salvation:
6. It imports a constant earnestness and eagerness in seeking the things of salvation:
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Philosophers say, that nullum Violentum est perpetuum, no violent thing is constant, but it is not true of spiritual violence; this is perpetual and constant;
Philosophers say, that nullum Violentum est perpetuum, no violent thing is constant, but it is not true of spiritual violence; this is perpetual and constant;
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though not at all times in the same height and degree, yet it is alwayes more or less:
though not At all times in the same height and degree, yet it is always more or less:
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for it is not a fit, a humour, a passion, but it is like fire when kindled, continually burning, while fuell lasteth.
for it is not a fit, a humour, a passion, but it is like fire when kindled, continually burning, while fuel lasteth.
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A wicked man, an hypocrite may in a fit passionately cry out for mercy, while sickness or terrour is upon them, or some judgement feared;
A wicked man, an hypocrite may in a fit passionately cry out for mercy, while sickness or terror is upon them, or Some judgement feared;
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but when these fits are over, their violence goes out, and appears no more:
but when these fits Are over, their violence Goes out, and appears no more:
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but holy violence is perpetual, is alwayes eager and earnest for Christ, in health as in sickness;
but holy violence is perpetual, is always eager and earnest for christ, in health as in sickness;
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out of fears, as when a man is in his fears: he never prays but he offereth a holy violence to Christ and Heaven:
out of fears, as when a man is in his fears: he never prays but he Offereth a holy violence to christ and Heaven:
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it is like the fire on the Altar which was kept continually burning. 7. It imports undaunted courage against all opposition that is made:
it is like the fire on the Altar which was kept continually burning. 7. It imports undaunted courage against all opposition that is made:
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Violent men in their fits of violence fear no colours, but set themselves against all that oppose them:
Violent men in their fits of violence Fear no colours, but Set themselves against all that oppose them:
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the more they are opposed, the more violent: difficultas acuit conatum, difficulty sharpens endeavours: valiant souldiers fear no enemy but will break through them;
the more they Are opposed, the more violent: Difficulty acuit conatum, difficulty sharpens endeavours: valiant Soldiers Fear no enemy but will break through them;
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so spiritual violence will make men fear no Opposite nor opposition in the way to salvation,
so spiritual violence will make men Fear no Opposite nor opposition in the Way to salvation,
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but are violent and will break through all:
but Are violent and will break through all:
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Tell Davids worthies, that they cannot come to the waters of Bethlehem, but they must cut their way through the host of the Philistins;
Tell Davids worthies, that they cannot come to the waters of Bethlehem, but they must Cut their Way through the host of the philistines;
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they will break through them, and will have the water:
they will break through them, and will have the water:
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Tell a violent Christian, that if you will be godly, you must expect hatred, crosses, persecutions;
Tell a violent Christian, that if you will be godly, you must expect hatred, Crosses, persecutions;
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there is no coming to heaven without an army of tribulations and persecutions; they will run through them all, for they will take Heaven:
there is no coming to heaven without an army of tribulations and persecutions; they will run through them all, for they will take Heaven:
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tell Paul if he go up to Jerusalem, he will be bound with chains, he will answer, I am ready to be bound:
tell Paul if he go up to Jerusalem, he will be bound with chains, he will answer, I am ready to be bound:
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Tell Luther of his enemies at the City of Wormes, and advise him not to go:
Tell Luther of his enemies At the city of Worms, and Advice him not to go:
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I will go saith Luther, if there be as many Devils at Wormes as there be Tiles on the houses:
I will go Says Luther, if there be as many Devils At Worms as there be Tiles on the houses:
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nothing can dismay an holy violent man, Zach. 12.8. In that day he that is feeble among them shall be as David, and the house of David shall be as God, as the Angel of the Lord before them:
nothing can dismay an holy violent man, Zach 12.8. In that day he that is feeble among them shall be as David, and the house of David shall be as God, as the Angel of the Lord before them:
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that is, they shall be as valiant and couragious as David, yea the very courage of an Angel shall be theirs, which is to be understood of this spiritual valour and courage of godly men.
that is, they shall be as valiant and courageous as David, yea the very courage of an Angel shall be theirs, which is to be understood of this spiritual valour and courage of godly men.
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8. It imports great willingness and readiness to suffer any thing for Christ, yea death it self, that they may win the Kingdom of Heaven;
8. It imports great willingness and readiness to suffer any thing for christ, yea death it self, that they may win the Kingdom of Heaven;
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As Souldiers lying before a Castle or Town will adventure the loss of their dearest lives,
As Soldiers lying before a Castle or Town will adventure the loss of their dearest lives,
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but they will carry the Town and Castle:
but they will carry the Town and Castle:
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so he that is truly violent for Heaven, will rather lose life, and all that is dear to him, that he may win the Kingdom of Heaven, Rev. 12.11. They loved not their lives unto the death:
so he that is truly violent for Heaven, will rather loose life, and all that is dear to him, that he may win the Kingdom of Heaven, Rev. 12.11. They loved not their lives unto the death:
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they will make little reckoning of their lives, but will deliver themselves up to shameful and tormentous deaths for Christ and his Kingdom, Act. 20.24. none of these things move me, I do not count my life dear unto my self, 2 Cor. 4.11. We are alwayes delivered unto death for Jesus sake;
they will make little reckoning of their lives, but will deliver themselves up to shameful and tormentous death's for christ and his Kingdom, Act. 20.24. none of these things move me, I do not count my life dear unto my self, 2 Cor. 4.11. We Are always Delivered unto death for jesus sake;
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it was the saying of an holy Martyr, H d I as ma•y lives as hairs on my head, I would lose them all for Christ.
it was the saying of an holy Martyr, H d I as ma•y lives as hairs on my head, I would loose them all for christ.
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I am glad saith another, that I have a life to lose for Christ. 9 It imports an adhesion to Christ and his wayes in the worst of times:
I am glad Says Another, that I have a life to loose for christ. 9 It imports an adhesion to christ and his ways in the worst of times:
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when the w•cked are most violent against Christ and his wayes, then are they most violent for Christ and his wayes,
when the w•cked Are most violent against christ and his ways, then Are they most violent for christ and his ways,
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as fire burns hottest in coldest seasons:
as fire burns hottest in Coldest seasons:
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when Israel was at the worst, then was Elijah most zealous for the Lord of hosts;
when Israel was At the worst, then was Elijah most zealous for the Lord of hosts;
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the truth of Godliness is most cryed in such times, as in tempests and storms the skill of the Pilot is most seen;
the truth of Godliness is most cried in such times, as in tempests and storms the skill of the Pilot is most seen;
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in the hottest encounters and battels the valour of a Souldier is most notorious:
in the hottest encounters and battles the valour of a Soldier is most notorious:
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so the holy violence of a Christian is most notable in the midst of an adulterous and crooked generation:
so the holy violence of a Christian is most notable in the midst of an adulterous and crooked generation:
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every faint-hearted Souldier is valiant where no enemy appears, and every faint-hearted hypocrite will be violent for Christ,
every fainthearted Soldier is valiant where no enemy appears, and every fainthearted hypocrite will be violent for christ,
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when no enemies appear against Christ. 10. It importeth an holy greediness in laying hold on Christ and what is Christs:
when no enemies appear against christ. 10. It imports an holy greediness in laying hold on christ and what is Christ:
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they think they can never have enough of him, of his spirit and graces: my Text alludes to Souldiers taking a Town by force;
they think they can never have enough of him, of his Spirit and graces: my Text alludes to Soldiers taking a Town by force;
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how greedily do they lay their violent hands on the treasures found therein:
how greedily do they lay their violent hands on the treasures found therein:
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every Souldier preyeth for himself, and thinks he can never have enough of plunder in the Town;
every Soldier preyeth for himself, and thinks he can never have enough of plunder in the Town;
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even thus do violent Christians make as it were a prey of Christ, they prey on his merits and graces and benefits,
even thus do violent Christians make as it were a prey of christ, they prey on his merits and graces and benefits,
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and think they can never have enough of Christ and holiness: or as beggars, when a dole is given, they crowd, snatch, pray, and intreat;
and think they can never have enough of christ and holiness: or as beggars, when a dole is given, they crowd, snatch, pray, and entreat;
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or as hungry men when meat is brought, snatch at it, or as drowing men catch and lay hold on the rope cast out to save them,
or as hungry men when meat is brought, snatch At it, or as drowing men catch and lay hold on the rope cast out to save them,
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so do violent Christians catch at Christ, and lay hold of him. Tossanus excellently on my Text saith, this is violentia fidei, quae Christum ad se rapit, & sibi applicat.
so do violent Christians catch At christ, and lay hold of him. Tossanus excellently on my Text Says, this is Violence fidei, Quae Christ ad se rapit, & sibi Application.
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Faith is violent, and draws Christ to the soul as a man draws any thing by force;
Faith is violent, and draws christ to the soul as a man draws any thing by force;
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and snatcheth and applyeth Christ to it self, as if it could never have enough of him.
and snatches and Applieth christ to it self, as if it could never have enough of him.
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Oh let us mind our souls which are immortal, therefore capable of immortal glory or immortal misery.
O let us mind our Souls which Are immortal, Therefore capable of immortal glory or immortal misery.
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1. Consider how the Devil puts an higher esteem on thy soul, than on the Kingdoms and Glory of this world:
1. Consider how the devil puts an higher esteem on thy soul, than on the Kingdoms and Glory of this world:
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he will tell thee, he will give a man the Kingdoms of the Earth, so he may have his soul:
he will tell thee, he will give a man the Kingdoms of the Earth, so he may have his soul:
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with this tentation he assaulted Christ, Mat. 4.9. All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.
with this tentation he assaulted christ, Mathew 4.9. All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fallen down and worship me.
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As the King of Sodom said to Abraham, Gen 4.21. Give me the souls, and take the goods to thy self:
As the King of Sodom said to Abraham, Gen 4.21. Give me the Souls, and take the goods to thy self:
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So the Devil saith to man, Give me thy soul;
So the devil Says to man, Give me thy soul;
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CHAP. V. MOreover, let us consider what esteem and value the very Devils in Hell put upon souls.
CHAP. V. MOreover, let us Consider what esteem and valve the very Devils in Hell put upon Souls.
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give up thy soul to thy lusts, and take the goods of the world to •hy self.
give up thy soul to thy Lustiest, and take the goods of the world to •hy self.
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All the temptations baited with profit, with which he tempts men, is only in reference to their souls;
All the temptations baited with profit, with which he tempts men, is only in Referente to their Souls;
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he doth not so much •im to make men rich, great, honourable in the world, as at the destruction of their souls:
he does not so much •im to make men rich, great, honourable in the world, as At the destruction of their Souls:
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Oh that ever men should set the things of this world to their hearts, which the Devil sets at his heels!
O that ever men should Set the things of this world to their hearts, which the devil sets At his heels!
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2. Consider how the Devil takes all the pains his wisdom, power, and strength can, to ga•n the souls of men;
2. Consider how the devil Takes all the pains his Wisdom, power, and strength can, to ga•n the Souls of men;
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he walks to and fro the whole Earth that he may gain a soul; he compasseth Sea and Land to make a Proselyte of Hell.
he walks to and from the Whole Earth that he may gain a soul; he Compasseth Sea and Land to make a Proselyte of Hell.
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The Apostle tells us, 1 Pet. 5.8. Your adversary the Devil as a roaring Lion goeth about seeking whom he may devour;
The Apostle tells us, 1 Pet. 5.8. Your adversary the devil as a roaring lion Goes about seeking whom he may devour;
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he is restlesse and indefatigable, and very watchful, giving his eyes neither slumber nor sleep, to devour a soul:
he is restless and indefatigable, and very watchful, giving his eyes neither slumber nor sleep, to devour a soul:
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if the damned Devils were capable of joy, what triumphs would there be in Hell, when he hath gained one poor soul!
if the damned Devils were capable of joy, what Triumphos would there be in Hell, when he hath gained one poor soul!
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we doubt not but it is some contentation to his malitious nature, when he hath devoured a soul:
we doubt not but it is Some contentation to his malicious nature, when he hath devoured a soul:
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Can we think that the Devil would thus traverse the Earth to and fro, did not he know too well the worth of souls!
Can we think that the devil would thus traverse the Earth to and from, did not he know too well the worth of Souls!
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3. Consider, that all the opposition he makes, is against the salvation of souls;
3. Consider, that all the opposition he makes, is against the salvation of Souls;
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'tis true, he fights against God, Christ, and the Gospel, against Faith and Holinesse, but all in reference to the soul, that he may destroy it:
it's true, he fights against God, christ, and the Gospel, against Faith and Holiness, but all in Referente to the soul, that he may destroy it:
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he keeps men from the means of salvation, from Prayer, Word, Sacraments, that he may hinder the salvation of our souls;
he keeps men from the means of salvation, from Prayer, Word, Sacraments, that he may hinder the salvation of our Souls;
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he warreth against nothing but our soul.
he Warreth against nothing but our soul.
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As the Prophet said of the Medes and Persians, Isa. 13.17, That they regard neither silver nor gold:
As the Prophet said of the Medes and Persians, Isaiah 13.17, That they regard neither silver nor gold:
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So the Devil regards not the outward comforts and contentments we have; he regards not our wealth, lands, honours;
So the devil regards not the outward comforts and contentment's we have; he regards not our wealth, Lands, honours;
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he fighteth not against them, but against our souls.
he fights not against them, but against our Souls.
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4. Consider how he makes use of all things and persons, that by them he may gain a soul to himself:
4. Consider how he makes use of all things and Persons, that by them he may gain a soul to himself:
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there is nothing in the world but he employs it to this purpose; riches, pleasures, honours he useth to catch souls with;
there is nothing in the world but he employs it to this purpose; riches, pleasures, honours he uses to catch Souls with;
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yea, your near and dear relations; as he did Job 's wife, tempting him by her, to curse God and dye:
yea, your near and dear relations; as he did Job is wife, tempting him by her, to curse God and die:
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and all wicked persons he makes great use of, making them to be so many tempting Devils to catch souls;
and all wicked Persons he makes great use of, making them to be so many tempting Devils to catch Souls;
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making them to rail, to reproach, to revile the wayes of God, that men may abhor Godlinesse, and damn their souls.
making them to rail, to reproach, to revile the ways of God, that men may abhor Godliness, and damn their Souls.
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5. Consider what pains he takes, how he rageth when he is in fear that any soul will be converted;
5. Consider what pains he Takes, how he rages when he is in Fear that any soul will be converted;
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how doth he oppose their conversion, and endeavour all that he can to make that work to come to nought:
how does he oppose their conversion, and endeavour all that he can to make that work to come to nought:
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those who are Converts do sadly feel his power and rage against the work of grace in their hearts;
those who Are Converts do sadly feel his power and rage against the work of grace in their hearts;
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none more tempted than they, none more perplexed with distracting thoughts, with doubts and fears than they.
none more tempted than they, none more perplexed with distracting thoughts, with doubts and fears than they.
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6. Consider, that albe•t the Devil knows that the damnation of souls will be the aggravation of his intolerable and inexpressible torments;
6. Consider, that albe•t the devil knows that the damnation of Souls will be the aggravation of his intolerable and inexpressible torments;
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that God will require the blood of all souls of him;
that God will require the blood of all Souls of him;
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yet he so prizeth a soul, that he will gain it if he call, though it will cost him dear at the last;
yet he so prizeth a soul, that he will gain it if he call, though it will cost him dear At the last;
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he doth not regard his own torments, so he may bring souls into the same torment with himself:
he does not regard his own torments, so he may bring Souls into the same torment with himself:
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by these arguments you see what a pretious gain our souls are. My Beloved!
by these Arguments you see what a precious gain our Souls Are. My beloved!
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Doth God put such a value on our souls? doth Christ, do Angels, do Devils so highly value them? Shall not our souls be pretious in our own eyes? Shall they judge that the gain of a soul is the truest gain? Shall we sl•ght and undervalue our own pretious souls? Shall we be careless of that on which depends our eternal weal and woe:
Does God put such a valve on our Souls? does christ, do Angels, do Devils so highly valve them? Shall not our Souls be precious in our own eyes? Shall they judge that the gain of a soul is the Truest gain? Shall we sl•ght and undervalue our own precious Souls? Shall we be careless of that on which depends our Eternal weal and woe:
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Because repentance and grace, is as fruit, much desired: how doth the Vine-dresser long for the Vintage:
Because Repentance and grace, is as fruit, much desired: how does the Vine-dresser long for the Vintage:
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it is called the fruit of righteousness, Jam. 3.18. and Heb. 12.11. and believers are called trees of righteousness. The reasons are these;
it is called the fruit of righteousness, Jam. 3.18. and Hebrew 12.11. and believers Are called trees of righteousness. The Reasons Are these;
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it is a Metaphor frequently used by the Holy Ghost; in Gal. 5.22. Graces are called the fruits of the spirit, because they are the native and noble off-spring of the spirit of God in us:
it is a Metaphor frequently used by the Holy Ghost; in Gal. 5.22. Graces Are called the fruits of the Spirit, Because they Are the native and noble offspring of the Spirit of God in us:
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but alas, you need to be taught the A. B. C. of Christianity. SECT. 2. 2. COnversion and grace is here called fruit:
but alas, you need to be taught the A. B. C. of Christianity. SECT. 2. 2. COnversion and grace is Here called fruit:
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as who should say, For the time that ye have heard the Gospel, and enjoyed all saving means, ye ought to be as knowing as your teachers are;
as who should say, For the time that you have herd the Gospel, and enjoyed all Saving means, you ought to be as knowing as your Teachers Are;
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how sharply doth the Apostle reprove the Hebrews, because their knowledge was not proportionable to their time and means of grace! Heb. 5.12. For the time ye ought to be teachers, but ye have need one teach you, which be the first principles of the Oracles of God;
how sharply does the Apostle reprove the Hebrews, Because their knowledge was not proportionable to their time and means of grace! Hebrew 5.12. For the time you ought to be Teachers, but you have need one teach you, which be the First principles of the Oracles of God;
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Men do expect that trees of longest standing in their Orchards, should be taller, bigger, and more fruitful, then trees newly planted:
Men do expect that trees of longest standing in their Orchards, should be Taller, bigger, and more fruitful, then trees newly planted:
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the longer you live under converting and sanctifying means, the more God expects you should abound in every good work.
the longer you live under converting and sanctifying means, the more God expects you should abound in every good work.
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the more Sabbaths you have, the more Sermons you hear, more fruits are expected from you:
the more Sabbaths you have, the more Sermons you hear, more fruits Are expected from you:
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have we the means in more power, for longer continuance then others? God expecteth more faith, more repentance, more knowledge, more holiness then from others:
have we the means in more power, for longer Continuance then Others? God Expects more faith, more Repentance, more knowledge, more holiness then from Others:
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So where God soweth sparingly, he will reap sparingly, but reap he will:
So where God Soweth sparingly, he will reap sparingly, but reap he will:
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the more talents any man hath, the more profit is expected from him: and as the Apostle saith in another case, He that soweth sparingly shall reap sparingly:
the more Talents any man hath, the more profit is expected from him: and as the Apostle Says in Another case, He that Soweth sparingly shall reap sparingly:
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as in the Parable God required double where two talents were given, and fivefold where five talents were given:
as in the Parable God required double where two Talents were given, and fivefold where five Talents were given:
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5. Because as fruit tendeth to the honour and praise of the husbandmen, so our conversion is to the great honour of God and the Ministery of his word:
5. Because as fruit tendeth to the honour and praise of the husbandmen, so our conversion is to the great honour of God and the Ministry of his word:
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where much is given, much is required:
where much is given, much is required:
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it is he that makes men that are by nature thistles and thorns, to be by grace vines and figg trees, to bring forth grapes and figs, faith and holiness.
it is he that makes men that Are by nature thistles and thorns, to be by grace vines and fig trees, to bring forth grapes and figs, faith and holiness.
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he giveth faith, he giveth repentance:
he gives faith, he gives Repentance:
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Apollos watereth, yet he is nothing; but God is all in all that gives the increase;Apollos Waters, yet he is nothing; but God is all in all that gives the increase;
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But from us who are in the Vineyard of the Church, and have an holy Gospel, holy means, holy ordinances, God expecteth the fruits of holiness and righteousness;
But from us who Are in the Vineyard of the Church, and have an holy Gospel, holy means, holy ordinances, God Expects the fruits of holiness and righteousness;
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he expects natural worship from natural means of knowledge.
he expects natural worship from natural means of knowledge.
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and the book of the creatures, wherein are visibly written the invisible attributes and properties of God:
and the book of the creatures, wherein Are visibly written the invisible attributes and properties of God:
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if men have no more then natural means given them, God expecteth such fruit, Rom. 1.19, 21. God expecteth from Pagans and Infidels that they should give that glory and service to his Infinite Majesty according to that knowledge they have of him from the law of nature in their consciences,
if men have no more then natural means given them, God Expects such fruit, Rom. 1.19, 21. God Expects from Pagans and Infidels that they should give that glory and service to his Infinite Majesty according to that knowledge they have of him from the law of nature in their Consciences,
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and from what seed they sow in their fields, the same grain, as from wheat they expect wheat, &c. So God expecteth fruit answerable to the seed he soweth:
and from what seed they sow in their fields, the same grain, as from wheat they expect wheat, etc. So God Expects fruit answerable to the seed he Soweth:
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CHAP. V. SECT. 1. COnsider we two things by way of explication of this point. 1. God expects the same fruits for kind, as men expect; from Vines Grapes; from Fig trees Figs;
CHAP. V. SECT. 1. Consider we two things by Way of explication of this point. 1. God expects the same fruits for kind, as men expect; from Vines Grapes; from Fig trees Figs;
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men cannot make a tree to bring forth one fig, nor a field to bear one grain of corn:
men cannot make a tree to bring forth one fig, nor a field to bear one grain of corn:
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men may plow and sow, dig and dung, plant and water, but the whole increase is of God:
men may blow and sow, dig and dung, plant and water, but the Whole increase is of God:
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as the fruits of the earth are his blessing of mans labour;
as the fruits of the earth Are his blessing of men labour;
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4. Because repentance and all graces are the blessing of God upon the means of grace,
4. Because Repentance and all graces Are the blessing of God upon the means of grace,
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but that you convert and believe, it is of God only. Paul planteth, yet he is nothing;
but that you convert and believe, it is of God only. Paul plants, yet he is nothing;
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thy faith is pretious, all the fruits of thy spirit are pretious, and therefore pretious because they are necessary to salvation; no holiness, no happiness.
thy faith is precious, all the fruits of thy Spirit Are precious, and Therefore precious Because they Are necessary to salvation; no holiness, no happiness.
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were it not for the fruits of the earth men could not live; so is thy conversion and repentance precious;
were it not for the fruits of the earth men could not live; so is thy conversion and Repentance precious;
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3. Because repentance is as pretious to God as fruit is to men. The Husbandman •aiteth for the pretious fruit of the earth, Jam. 5.7. the Apostle calls it pretious, because of the necessariness of it to the use of man:
3. Because Repentance is as precious to God as fruit is to men. The Husbandman •aiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, Jam. 5.7. the Apostle calls it precious, Because of the necessariness of it to the use of man:
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then much more from trees planted in Paradise, from all men planted in his Church. 2. God expects fruits proportionable to the means of grace he bestows upon men:
then much more from trees planted in Paradise, from all men planted in his Church. 2. God expects fruits proportionable to the means of grace he bestows upon men:
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there is joy in Heaven when a sinner is converted, joy in the Church at the conversion of a sinner.
there is joy in Heaven when a sinner is converted, joy in the Church At the conversion of a sinner.
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tis more true of mens conversion, it cheereth the heart of God, Angels and Men:
this more true of men's conversion, it Cheereth the heart of God, Angels and Men:
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as Jotham in his Parable said of Wine, that it cheereth the heart of God and Man:
as Jotham in his Parable said of Wine, that it Cheereth the heart of God and Man:
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he takes pleasure in no•hing else but in holy fruits;
he Takes pleasure in no•hing Else but in holy fruits;
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if he expects answerable fruit to his cost bestowed on trees in an howling wilderness from Pagans,
if he expects answerable fruit to his cost bestowed on trees in an howling Wilderness from Pagans,
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he expects repentance from us who are by the Gospel called to repentance:
he expects Repentance from us who Are by the Gospel called to Repentance:
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God expecteth faith, and fruits meet for faith from every one of us who have the word of faith preached;
God Expects faith, and fruits meet for faith from every one of us who have the word of faith preached;
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that is, in my conversion, saith the Apostle, Gal. 1. ult.
that is, in my conversion, Says the Apostle, Gal. 1. ult.
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God is glorified, his grace is magnified in the fruitfulness of Christians. They glorified God in me;
God is glorified, his grace is magnified in the fruitfulness of Christians. They glorified God in me;
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the Prophet Malachi calleth the fruits of the earth the blessing of God, Malach. 3.10. even so is the conversion of a sinner the blessing of God on the means of grace: we pray and preach: you hear and meditate;
the Prophet Malachi calls the fruits of the earth the blessing of God, Malachi 3.10. even so is the conversion of a sinner the blessing of God on the means of grace: we pray and preach: you hear and meditate;
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How do men praise the skill and labour of an husbandman, when they behold the fruitfulness of his ground and fields? yea themselves glory in the fruitfulness of them.
How do men praise the skill and labour of an husbandman, when they behold the fruitfulness of his ground and fields? yea themselves glory in the fruitfulness of them.
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it is the Crown of divine free grace, as Paul saith concerning the converted Thessalonians, ye are our Crown, ye are our rejoycing in the day of the Lord Jesus.
it is the Crown of divine free grace, as Paul Says Concerning the converted Thessalonians, you Are our Crown, you Are our rejoicing in the day of the Lord jesus.
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oh the pleasure and content that all men take in the fruits of their labours! even so is thy faith, thy repentance, pleasing and acceptable to God;
o the pleasure and content that all men take in the fruits of their labours! even so is thy faith, thy Repentance, pleasing and acceptable to God;
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how acceptable are figs and grapes to the master of the Vineyard! how acceptable are fruitful fields to the Husbandman!
how acceptable Are figs and grapes to the master of the Vineyard! how acceptable Are fruitful fields to the Husbandman!
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2. Because our repentance and sanctification is as gra•eful and acceptable to God as fruits are to men:
2. Because our Repentance and sanctification is as gra•eful and acceptable to God as fruits Are to men:
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we beseech you not to receive the grace of God in vain. we beseech you not to receive the grace of God in vain.
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how do all the workmen in the Lords Vineyard long, desire, and pray for your repentance! I beseech you be reconciled:
how do all the workmen in the lords Vineyard long, desire, and pray for your Repentance! I beseech you be reconciled:
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oh that thou didst know in this thy day the things that belong to thy peace!
o that thou didst know in this thy day the things that belong to thy peace!
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when shall it once be? how doth Christ desire thy conversion! how often would I have gathered you, but ye would not!
when shall it once be? how does christ desire thy conversion! how often would I have gathered you, but you would not!
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even thus our repentance and conversion is very desirable: how doth the soul of God long for thy conversion! Turn ye;
even thus our Repentance and conversion is very desirable: how does the soul of God long for thy conversion! Turn you;
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the Husbandman for the Harvest? My soul desired the first ripe fruit, said the Prophet, Micah. 7.1. Every one desireth the fruit of their labours;
the Husbandman for the Harvest? My soul desired the First ripe fruit, said the Prophet, micah. 7.1. Every one Desires the fruit of their labours;
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it turns these waters into wine, and these stones into bread:
it turns these waters into wine, and these stones into bred:
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1. It is Godliness that turns and changeth the nature of afflictions (which are evil and penal in themselves) to be medicinal and good to us;
1. It is Godliness that turns and changes the nature of afflictions (which Are evil and penal in themselves) to be medicinal and good to us;
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4. Godliness is profitable to afflictions.4. Godliness is profitable to afflictions.
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A godly man is thus, he will stand upright in every turn and change of condition.
A godly man is thus, he will stand upright in every turn and change of condition.
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like Bells that ring the same tune at Funerals, as at Marriages: the Philosopher said, that an honest man is homo quadratus, a four-squar'd man:
like Bells' that ring the same tune At Funerals, as At Marriages: the Philosopher said, that an honest man is homo quadratus, a four-squared man:
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to fear God in prosperity, to fear him in adversity; Godliness wil• make men to carry their cups even in every estate and change;
to Fear God in Prosperity, to Fear him in adversity; Godliness wil• make men to carry their cups even in every estate and change;
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It made Job to bless God when he gave, and to bless God when he took away;
It made Job to bless God when he gave, and to bless God when he took away;
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to day Belisarius is it triumphant pomp, to morrow he is begging, Date obolum Belisario, give an half-penny to poor Belisarius. Now what changes soever Providence effecteth, Godliness is profitable:
to day Belisarius is it triumphant pomp, to morrow he is begging, Date obolum Belisario, give an halfpenny to poor Belisarius. Now what changes soever Providence Effecteth, Godliness is profitable:
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to day Job is in a Palace, to morrow on a dunghill:
to day Job is in a Palace, to morrow on a dunghill:
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to day he placeth them in the Mount of prosperity, shortly he puts them in the valley o• adversity:
to day he places them in the Mount of Prosperity, shortly he puts them in the valley o• adversity:
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WE see how Gods providence turns an• tosseth the worldly states of men;
WE see how God's providence turns an• tosses the worldly states of men;
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but God knoweth poverty is better for some than riche• SECT. 4. 3. Godliness is profitable to all our change in this world.
but God Knoweth poverty is better for Some than riche• SECT. 4. 3. Godliness is profitable to all our change in this world.
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God can give riches to th• godly, and make them the richest men i• the places where they live,
God can give riches to th• godly, and make them the Richest men i• the places where they live,
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How doth the other i• torments cry out, It was my happines• that I was rich!
How does the other i• torments cry out, It was my happines• that I was rich!
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How doth the one i• glory acknowledge, It was good for m• that I was poor!
How does the one i• glory acknowledge, It was good for m• that I was poor!
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Lazarus his poverty was his blessing; the glutton• riches was his curse:Lazarus his poverty was his blessing; the glutton• riches was his curse:
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it is a blessing that they want outward blessings; it is riches to want riches, and abundance to want all things:
it is a blessing that they want outward blessings; it is riches to want riches, and abundance to want all things:
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the more Godliness, the more contentment, and the more sweetness they shall find in poverty. 4. It is Godliness that turns want and poverty, hunger and nakedness into a blessing:
the more Godliness, the more contentment, and the more sweetness they shall find in poverty. 4. It is Godliness that turns want and poverty, hunger and nakedness into a blessing:
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To him that is hungry every bitter thing is sweet, saith Solomon: So it is to him that is godly;To him that is hungry every bitter thing is sweet, Says Solomon: So it is to him that is godly;
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and makes a dinner of green Herbs better than a stalled Oxe:
and makes a dinner of green Herbs better than a stalled Ox:
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it turns his cup of cold water into wine, it turns his raggs into robes, his crust of course bread into delicates,
it turns his cup of cold water into wine, it turns his rags into robes, his crust of course bred into delicates,
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3. Godliness sweetens poverty to a godly man;
3. Godliness sweetens poverty to a godly man;
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The Philosopher could say, Two things make a man rich, the possession of substance, and contentation in the thing we do possess.
The Philosopher could say, Two things make a man rich, the possession of substance, and contentation in the thing we do possess.
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and how to want, Phil. 4.12. Contentation with our mean estate is great riches:
and how to want, Philip 4.12. Contentation with our mean estate is great riches:
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it was Godliness that taught Paul the mystery of contentation in every estate, to know how to abound,
it was Godliness that taught Paul the mystery of contentation in every estate, to know how to abound,
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I can be contented to be without the fatness of the earth, as long as I have the dew of Heaven:
I can be contented to be without the fatness of the earth, as long as I have the due of Heaven:
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What if I have not precious substance? yet I have precious faith, precious promises, precious pardon, precious holiness:
What if I have not precious substance? yet I have precious faith, precious promises, precious pardon, precious holiness:
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What if I am not rich in this worlds goods? yet I am rich in fairh:
What if I am not rich in this world's goods? yet I am rich in fairh:
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it is the will of God I should be poor; my Saviour Christ was poor:
it is the will of God I should be poor; my Saviour christ was poor:
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and make us quietly sit down with what portion soever the Lord shall give us ▪ What saith a godly man? My poverty is not a thing of chance, but of Gods providence;
and make us quietly fit down with what portion soever the Lord shall give us ▪ What Says a godly man? My poverty is not a thing of chance, but of God's providence;
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if we cannot bring our estates to our minds, Godliness will bring our minds to our estates,
if we cannot bring our estates to our minds, Godliness will bring our minds to our estates,
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A godly man in a mean condition, is more rich, honourable, excellent than his neighbour that aboundeth in all worldly things. 2. Godliness brings contentment;
A godly man in a mean condition, is more rich, honourable, excellent than his neighbour that Aboundeth in all worldly things. 2. Godliness brings contentment;
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all created comforts without Godliness, are but empty and insignificant cyphers. The righteous (saith the wise man) is more excellent than his neighbour:
all created comforts without Godliness, Are but empty and insignificant ciphers. The righteous (Says the wise man) is more excellent than his neighbour:
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A little with Godliness, is better than the gain of the whole world without it: the least number in Arithmetick stands for more than a thousand cyphers;
A little with Godliness, is better than the gain of the Whole world without it: the least number in Arithmetic Stands for more than a thousand ciphers;
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A little that the righteous man hath, is greater than the great revenews of the wicked: A little that the righteous man hath, is greater than the great revenues of the wicked:
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SECT. 3. 2. Godliness is profitable to poverty. 1. Godliness (if thy estate be little and mean) makes it great:
SECT. 3. 2. Godliness is profitable to poverty. 1. Godliness (if thy estate be little and mean) makes it great:
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So Godliness makes makes all our enjoyments good, that we may comfortably enjoy and use them.
So Godliness makes makes all our enjoyments good, that we may comfortably enjoy and use them.
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but they might eat of it:
but they might eat of it:
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Now Godliness is like the Meal which the Prophet cast into the pot, which caused no harm to be in the pot,
Now Godliness is like the Meal which the Prophet cast into the pot, which caused no harm to be in the pot,
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all that I have, I receive from an angry God.
all that I have, I receive from an angry God.
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there is a curse in my store, a curse in my baggs, in my houses, in my lands;
there is a curse in my store, a curse in my bags, in my houses, in my Lands;
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there is a curse in my basket;
there is a curse in my basket;
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All wicked men may cry out of their worldly goods, as the young Prophet to Elisha; My Father, there is death in the pot;
All wicked men may cry out of their worldly goods, as the young Prophet to Elisha; My Father, there is death in the pot;
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Wine is wholesome in it self, but being put into poisoned vessels, it is poison to him that drinketh it.
Wine is wholesome in it self, but being put into poisoned vessels, it is poison to him that Drinketh it.
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if we are wicked, then they are curses, and not blessings. Mal. 2.2. I will curse your blessings, yea I have cursed them already:
if we Are wicked, then they Are curses, and not blessings. Malachi 2.2. I will curse your blessings, yea I have cursed them already:
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5. Godliness is that which makes outward possessions to be bl•ssings to us; they are blessings in themselves, but they are not to us, but as we are;
5. Godliness is that which makes outward possessions to be bl•ssings to us; they Are blessings in themselves, but they Are not to us, but as we Are;
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and there is not a penny which they lay out upon their lusts, but God will bring them to an account for it.
and there is not a penny which they lay out upon their Lustiest, but God will bring them to an account for it.
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the slothful servant was cast into outer darkness, not for having a talent, but for not improving it:
the slothful servant was cast into outer darkness, not for having a talon, but for not improving it:
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or their abusing of their riches:
or their abusing of their riches:
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wicked men shall not give an account of their having, but of their not rightly improving,
wicked men shall not give an account of their having, but of their not rightly improving,
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we must all give an account of the use of our estate;
we must all give an account of the use of our estate;
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it is ungodliness that makes men the more wicked, by how much the more rich they are:
it is ungodliness that makes men the more wicked, by how much the more rich they Are:
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it is ungodliness that makes men to lay out their gain on their pride, vanity, lusts;
it is ungodliness that makes men to lay out their gain on their pride, vanity, Lustiest;
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this will bring comfort to our souls, and admittance into the Masters joy:
this will bring Comfort to our Souls, and admittance into the Masters joy:
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'Tis Godliness that will make us wise and faithful servants in improving our talents for our Masters use;
It's Godliness that will make us wise and faithful Servants in improving our Talents for our Masters use;
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it is Godliness that will make thee honour the Lord with thy substance, and to feed Christ in his members.
it is Godliness that will make thee honour the Lord with thy substance, and to feed christ in his members.
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4. Godliness will enable thee to improve thy riches to the glory of God, and the furtherance of thine own salvation:
4. Godliness will enable thee to improve thy riches to the glory of God, and the furtherance of thine own salvation:
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it is not necessary that I am rich, but I must be saved.
it is not necessary that I am rich, but I must be saved.
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were men godly, they would see a necessity of Grace, of Heaven, of Salvation; it is absolutely necessary to be saved;
were men godly, they would see a necessity of Grace, of Heaven, of Salvation; it is absolutely necessary to be saved;
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it is ungodliness that makes men take immoderate pains for earth, and makes them so slack and negligent in soul-saving commodities;
it is ungodliness that makes men take immoderate pains for earth, and makes them so slack and negligent in Soul-saving commodities;
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it is ungodliness that makes men seek to defer seeking pardon, Grace and Heaven to the last;
it is ungodliness that makes men seek to defer seeking pardon, Grace and Heaven to the last;
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first a sure title to Heaven, then possessions on Earth, Matth. 6.33. It is because men are ungodly, therefore they seek for earthly things before heavenly:
First a sure title to Heaven, then possessions on Earth, Matthew 6.33. It is Because men Are ungodly, Therefore they seek for earthly things before heavenly:
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first the Kingdom of God, then these things; first Heaven, then Earth; first Christ and Grace, then mony and riches;
First the Kingdom of God, then these things; First Heaven, then Earth; First christ and Grace, then money and riches;
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it is ungodlniess that cloatheth men with raggs. 3. It will put us upon seeking outward gain in due order;
it is ungodlniess that clotheth men with rags. 3. It will put us upon seeking outward gain in due order;
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thou shalt not only by thy labour provide food and rayment, but it shall be well with thee; thou shalt treasure up gain;
thou shalt not only by thy labour provide food and raiment, but it shall be well with thee; thou shalt treasure up gain;
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1, 2. The fear of God will bring a blessing upon the labour of your hands;
1, 2. The Fear of God will bring a blessing upon the labour of your hands;
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happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee, ver. happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee, ver.
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Psal. 128. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, and walketh in his wayes; for thou shalt eat the labour of thy hands; Psalm 128. Blessed is the man that fears the Lord, and walks in his ways; for thou shalt eat the labour of thy hands;
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riches, be they more or less gotten in Gods way, will be found sweet gain. 2. Godliness is it that brings a blessing upon our labours for worldly gain.
riches, be they more or less got in God's Way, will be found sweet gain. 2. Godliness is it that brings a blessing upon our labours for worldly gain.
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that which makes a man to smile now, will make him to sigh hereafter; that which makes him proud now, will confound him with shame at the last:
that which makes a man to smile now, will make him to sighs hereafter; that which makes him proud now, will confound him with shame At the last:
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it is gain in the purse, but it is loss in the conscience; at last it will sting like a Serpent, and bite like an Adder:
it is gain in the purse, but it is loss in the conscience; At last it will sting like a Serpent, and bite like an Adder:
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a penny thus gotten, is better than a pound gotten by iniquity; Luther said of unjust profit, it is lucrum in arca, damnum in conscientia:
a penny thus got, is better than a pound got by iniquity; Luther said of unjust profit, it is lucrum in arca, damnum in conscientia:
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1. It is profitable to our outward estat• in many respects. 1. It will teach us to get riches justly;
1. It is profitable to our outward estat• in many respects. 1. It will teach us to get riches justly;
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tak• away Godliness, and they are dung and dross. SECT. 2. LEt us now come to consider particulars.
tak• away Godliness, and they Are dung and dross. SECT. 2. LEt us now come to Consider particulars.
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so, do but add Godlines• to your mony, to your riches, to your possessions, every thing is the richer:
so, do but add Godlines• to your money, to your riches, to your possessions, every thing is the Richer:
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take away the Diamond, it is but straw and wood, and o• little or no value:
take away the Diamond, it is but straw and wood, and o• little or no valve:
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set a Diamond in a ring of straw, or of wood, or o• lead, it is a rich ring;
Set a Diamond in a ring of straw, or of wood, or o• led, it is a rich ring;
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like a Diamond, make that in which it is set to be rich;
like a Diamond, make that in which it is Set to be rich;
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Now Godliness is not only beneficial it it self (which I shall not insist upon) bu• proceed to shew how profitable it is to other things, that if we would be blesse• in every thing, let us add Godliness to every thing, which,
Now Godliness is not only beneficial it it self (which I shall not insist upon) bu• proceed to show how profitable it is to other things, that if we would be blesse• in every thing, let us add Godliness to every thing, which,
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Le• others take up gold and silver, and worldly gain; oh that I were godly! I must b• godly.
Le• Others take up gold and silver, and worldly gain; o that I were godly! I must b• godly.
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Oh that I were godly and say as Themistocles did to his servants seeing Jewels and Bracelets lying before him, Tolle tu ista, ego Themistocles sum, Tak• thou up these things, I am Themistocles;
O that I were godly and say as Themistocles did to his Servants seeing Jewels and Bracelets lying before him, Take tu ista, ego Themistocles sum, Tak• thou up these things, I am Themistocles;
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if men could but see what gain Godliness is, evry man would desire it:
if men could but see what gain Godliness is, every man would desire it:
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Oh what gain had Lazarus! As the Philosopher said of virtue, that if men could but see it, all would desire virtue;
O what gain had Lazarus! As the Philosopher said of virtue, that if men could but see it, all would desire virtue;
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but happy poor Lazarus, because godly;
but happy poor Lazarus, Because godly;
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but happy is the man that hath the Lord for his God: wretched rich glutton, because wicked;
but happy is the man that hath the Lord for his God: wretched rich glutton, Because wicked;
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A rich man is not happy because of his riches, nor an honourable man because of his honours,
A rich man is not happy Because of his riches, nor an honourable man Because of his honours,
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but all other things cannot make a man happy without Godliness:
but all other things cannot make a man happy without Godliness:
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it is equivalently all things, it answers all things, it makes a man rich and happy without the addition of other things:
it is equivalently all things, it answers all things, it makes a man rich and happy without the addition of other things:
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it is not NONLATINALPHABET, it is not the rent or great tribute, but NONLATINALPHABET, a constant and continued gain, a fountain of profit:
it is not, it is not the rend or great tribute, but, a constant and continued gain, a fountain of profit:
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it is great gain, it is the best good, it is the chiefest of blessings; the word is emphatically significant;
it is great gain, it is the best good, it is the chiefest of blessings; the word is emphatically significant;
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Before I come to shew how it is beneficial to particular things: I shall shew, 1. That Godliness is in it self transcendently good and beneficial, 1 Tim. 6.6. Godliness is great gain: if you want all things, not Godliness, you have yet riches enough;
Before I come to show how it is beneficial to particular things: I shall show, 1. That Godliness is in it self transcendently good and beneficial, 1 Tim. 6.6. Godliness is great gain: if you want all things, not Godliness, you have yet riches enough;
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so Godliness will tur• all things into profit and advantage to us, that in the end men shall cry out, It is good for me that I was godly.
so Godliness will tur• all things into profit and advantage to us, that in the end men shall cry out, It is good for me that I was godly.
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as they say o• the Philosophers stone, that it will turn all metals into gold;
as they say o• the Philosophers stone, that it will turn all metals into gold;
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CHAP. V. SECT. 1. I Have shewn in what true Godlines• doth consist: I shall now shew that it i• profitable unto all things:
CHAP. V. SECT. 1. I Have shown in what true Godlines• does consist: I shall now show that it i• profitable unto all things:
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he was exceeding rich, he had a good God, a good Christ, a good Covenant, good Pardon, good Grace, and a good Conscience:
he was exceeding rich, he had a good God, a good christ, a good Covenant, good Pardon, good Grace, and a good Conscience:
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I should now have mad• some application, but shall forbear till have handled the next doctrine.
I should now have mad• Some application, but shall forbear till have handled the next Doctrine.
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therefore Godliness is profitabl• unto all things.
Therefore Godliness is profitabl• unto all things.
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I shall forbear any furthe• reasons, seeing the Apostle hath given • the main reason, because Godliness hat• the promise of this life, and of that whic• is to come;
I shall forbear any furthe• Reasons, seeing the Apostle hath given • the main reason, Because Godliness hat• the promise of this life, and of that whic• is to come;
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then he cannot but profi• in every thing, and be blessed in every purpose: God having separated him to salvation, will order that all things shall promot• his salvation.
then he cannot but profi• in every thing, and be blessed in every purpose: God having separated him to salvation, will order that all things shall promot• his salvation.
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God hath set him apart to provide for him, to guide, to protect, to bless him, to do him all manner of good, to sanctifi• and save him;
God hath Set him apart to provide for him, to guide, to Pact, to bless him, to do him all manner of good, to sanctifi• and save him;
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The Hebrew word signifies both to deal wonderfully, and to separate; therefore some render it, The Lord hath wonderfully separated him that is godly for himself:
The Hebrew word signifies both to deal wonderfully, and to separate; Therefore Some render it, The Lord hath wonderfully separated him that is godly for himself:
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The reason of this Point is, because God himself takes the whole care of godly men on himself. Psal. 4.4. Know ye that the Lord hath set apart the man that is godly for himself:
The reason of this Point is, Because God himself Takes the Whole care of godly men on himself. Psalm 4.4. Know you that the Lord hath Set apart the man that is godly for himself:
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they have grace on Earth, and glory in Heaven; the best of mercies, and the best of Heaven is provided for them. One Reason of the Point.
they have grace on Earth, and glory in Heaven; the best of Mercies, and the best of Heaven is provided for them. One Reason of the Point.
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for his body, for his soul, for this life, and for that which is to come;
for his body, for his soul, for this life, and for that which is to come;
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Now a godly man is provided for his whole self, and for ever:
Now a godly man is provided for his Whole self, and for ever:
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at death he parts with all; when a mans Lease is expired, he surrenders up all again to the Lord:
At death he parts with all; when a men Lease is expired, he surrenders up all again to the Lord:
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he is only provided for in this life, he hath all his goods in this life;
he is only provided for in this life, he hath all his goods in this life;
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it is but for a day, yea less, for an hour, for a minute in comparison of eternity;
it is but for a day, yea less, for an hour, for a minute in comparison of eternity;
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I have spoken a great word, in saying half his time: Alas!
I have spoken a great word, in saying half his time: Alas!
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but what is the poor soul that is naked and starved? Again, he is provided but for half his time:
but what is the poor soul that is naked and starved? Again, he is provided but for half his time:
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the greatest man is but provided for his body, his body is cloathed, his belly fed;
the greatest man is but provided for his body, his body is clothed, his belly fed;
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the wicke• man and the hypocrite at best is provide• but for one half of himself;
the wicke• man and the hypocrite At best is provide• but for one half of himself;
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Thus you see what compleat provisio• Godliness makes for a man:
Thus you see what complete provisio• Godliness makes for a man:
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and it is Godline• that will enable us to do the will of Go• perfectly and eternally.
and it is Godline• that will enable us to do the will of Go• perfectly and eternally.
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and hereafter it will be profitable to the eternal fruition of it; life eternal is nothing else but Godliness in glory, 〈 ◊ 〉 happiness to perfection,
and hereafter it will be profitable to the Eternal fruition of it; life Eternal is nothing Else but Godliness in glory, 〈 ◊ 〉 happiness to perfection,
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it is now profitab• to entitle us to it, to assure us of it, and t• fit us for it,
it is now profitab• to entitle us to it, to assure us of it, and t• fit us for it,
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8. Godliness is and will be profitable t• the godly to eternity:
8. Godliness is and will be profitable t• the godly to eternity:
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but that they canno• be able to do; therefore they shall fall int• perdition, when as the righteous shall b• enabled to stand.
but that they canno• be able to do; Therefore they shall fallen int• perdition, when as the righteous shall b• enabled to stand.
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nor sinners in th• Congregation of the righteous: they shal• not stand, but were it possible to hide themselves, they would;nor Sinners in th• Congregation of the righteous: they shal• not stand, but were it possible to hide themselves, they would;
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ye visite• me, and yet visited me not, will the charg• be on that day, Psal. 1. The ungodly shal• not stand in judgment,
you visite• me, and yet visited me not, will the charg• be on that day, Psalm 1. The ungodly shal• not stand in judgement,
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we shall all be judged according to the quality of our persons & works ye fed me, and ye fed me not;
we shall all be judged according to the quality of our Persons & works you fed me, and you fed me not;
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all proceedings at that day will be according to our Godliness an• ungodliness:
all proceedings At that day will be according to our Godliness an• ungodliness:
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this is it that will make men stand with boldness before the dreadful tribunal of Christ:
this is it that will make men stand with boldness before the dreadful tribunal of christ:
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7. Godliness is profitable for the day of judgment:
7. Godliness is profitable for the day of judgement:
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oh that I had spent my time in Godliness! one mite of true Godliness then, will be more worth than all the world.
o that I had spent my time in Godliness! one mite of true Godliness then, will be more worth than all the world.
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When thy soul is in a certain expectation of death and judgment, and in perplexing doubts of thy future condition, what will become of thy soul after death? what wilt thou desire then? what will most please thee then? Thou wilt then cry out, Oh that I had grace! oh that I were godly!
When thy soul is in a certain expectation of death and judgement, and in perplexing doubts of thy future condition, what will become of thy soul After death? what wilt thou desire then? what will most please thee then? Thou wilt then cry out, O that I had grace! o that I were godly!
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Every man will see that Godliness is the only profitable thing at death:
Every man will see that Godliness is the only profitable thing At death:
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Oh what fills the souls of many with horrour and terrour, but the sad reflect•on of their consciences on their by-past-life, which they have misspent in all ungodliness!
O what fills the Souls of many with horror and terror, but the sad reflect•on of their Consciences on their by-past-life, which they have misspent in all ungodliness!
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4. It is Godliness that makes death a gain to them, that makes death to be a short passage into Heaven:
4. It is Godliness that makes death a gain to them, that makes death to be a short passage into Heaven:
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it assureth a man of a better life after death.
it assureth a man of a better life After death.
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3. It is Godliness that makes men to dye full of solid comfort, and solid hope;
3. It is Godliness that makes men to die full of solid Comfort, and solid hope;
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2. It is Godliness that makes the soul to desire death; I desire to be dissolved, saith godly Paul.
2. It is Godliness that makes the soul to desire death; I desire to be dissolved, Says godly Paul.
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1. It is Godliness that makes the soul not to fear the King of terrours, not to fear the grim looks of death.
1. It is Godliness that makes the soul not to Fear the King of terrors, not to Fear the grim looks of death.
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Blessed are the pure in heart, f• they shall see God. 6. Godliness is profitable to the soul in death.Blessed Are the pure in heart, f• they shall see God. 6. Godliness is profitable to the soul in death.
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I• Heaven there are none but the spirits of ju• men made perfect in holiness and righteousness:
I• Heaven there Are none but the spirits of ju• men made perfect in holiness and righteousness:
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t• want of this Oyl was the cause of the Virgins dejection from Heaven to Hell:
t• want of this Oil was the cause of the Virgins dejection from Heaven to Hell:
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H• must be godly that lives with God:
H• must be godly that lives with God:
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5. Godliness puts the soul into a fitn• for glory and blessedness in Heaven; r• unclean thing can enter into Heaven:
5. Godliness puts the soul into a fitn• for glory and blessedness in Heaven; r• unclean thing can enter into Heaven:
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God will not pour this heavenly wi• into old bottles; the purified conscience the pacified conscience.
God will not pour this heavenly wi• into old bottles; the purified conscience the pacified conscience.
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4. It is Godliness that brings the pea• of God, and joy of the Holy Ghost into t• soul;
4. It is Godliness that brings the pea• of God, and joy of the Holy Ghost into t• soul;
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than a feather can withstand t• wind.
than a feather can withstand t• wind.
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It is thtough ungodliness that tent•tions hurry wicked men into swinish sins ungodly men can no more withstand a te•tation,
It is thtough ungodliness that tent•tions hurry wicked men into swinish Sins ungodly men can no more withstand a te•tation,
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and sin again• God? Godliness will teach a man thus t• s•y, The fear of the Lord is to depart fr• evil.
and since again• God? Godliness will teach a man thus t• s•y, The Fear of the Lord is to depart fr• evil.
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and sin against God? Ho• dare I to swear, and sin against God? Ho• dare I to prophane Sabbaths,
and since against God? Ho• Dare I to swear, and since against God? Ho• Dare I to profane Sabbaths,
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It was Godliness that made Joseph say, How can I commit this gre• wickedness, and sin against God? How da• I to be drunk,
It was Godliness that made Joseph say, How can I commit this gre• wickedness, and since against God? How da• I to be drunk,
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but it is Godliness that quencheth them:
but it is Godliness that quenches them:
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the Devil throws his fiery darts at the godly to set them on fire of Hell,
the devil throws his fiery darts At the godly to Set them on fire of Hell,
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'Tis this that keeps the conscience void of offence both toward God and man. 3. Godliness is profitable to the soul against temptations to sin;
It's this that keeps the conscience void of offence both towards God and man. 3. Godliness is profitable to the soul against temptations to since;
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2. It is Godliness that makes and keeps the soul more pure, more holy: the more grace increaseth, the more sin decreaseth; this light expels the darkness;
2. It is Godliness that makes and keeps the soul more pure, more holy: the more grace increases, the more since decreaseth; this Light expels the darkness;
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it is only the purity, the holiness of the soul that makes the soul like to God.
it is only the purity, the holiness of the soul that makes the soul like to God.
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neither is it the immortality of the soul; for so all souls are, and Devils are immortal spirits;
neither is it the immortality of the soul; for so all Souls Are, and Devils Are immortal spirits;
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'Tis not the spirituality of the soul; for the souls of wicked men and reprobates in Hell are spiritual substances;
It's not the spirituality of the soul; for the Souls of wicked men and Reprobates in Hell Are spiritual substances;
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There is no perfection of the soul makes the soul so like God as Godliness doth:
There is no perfection of the soul makes the soul so like God as Godliness does:
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God is said to be glorious in holiness; a godly soul is a glorious soul:
God is said to be glorious in holiness; a godly soul is a glorious soul:
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1. It is the best good and perfection of the soul, it is the Image of God, making the soul like to God:
1. It is the best good and perfection of the soul, it is the Image of God, making the soul like to God:
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8. Godliness is profitable to our souls.8. Godliness is profitable to our Souls.
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it is Godliness that makes them abhor all bodily pollutions, to watch against them, that they be not overcome with such vices.
it is Godliness that makes them abhor all bodily pollutions, to watch against them, that they be not overcome with such vices.
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moral m• are restrained from them, but yet abh• them not;
moral m• Are restrained from them, but yet abh• them not;
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3. It is Godliness which doth not on• preserve the body from gross sins (for morality and hypocrisie may do) but mak• us to hate all gross defilements;
3. It is Godliness which does not on• preserve the body from gross Sins (for morality and hypocrisy may do) but mak• us to hate all gross defilements;
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All t• members of ungodly men are instrumen• of wickedness, and enmity to holines• their tongues are worlds of iniquity, the eyes worlds of vanity, their hands worl• of wicked deeds.
All t• members of ungodly men Are instrumen• of wickedness, and enmity to holines• their tongues Are world's of iniquity, the eyes world's of vanity, their hands worl• of wicked Deeds.
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and to delight to sta• there ministring to the Lord.
and to delight to sta• there ministering to the Lord.
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Godline• will make the heart liberal, the hand bou•tiful, the eye to delight in seeing God his works, the ear to hear the word • God, the feet swift to go and come in• the Lords Courts,
Godline• will make the heart liberal, the hand bou•tiful, the eye to delight in seeing God his works, the ear to hear the word • God, the feet swift to go and come in• the lords Courts,
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it makes th• tongue a fountain of good discourse ten•ing to edification; ungodliness makes it fountain of cursed speaking:
it makes th• tongue a fountain of good discourse ten•ing to edification; ungodliness makes it fountain of cursed speaking:
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it makes the tongue an instrument 〈 ◊ 〉 Gods glory, which ungodliness makes a instrument of blasphemy;
it makes the tongue an Instrument 〈 ◊ 〉 God's glory, which ungodliness makes a Instrument of blasphemy;
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but Godliness destroys th• body of sin in the body. Godliness makes every member an instrument of righteousness and true hol•ness;
but Godliness Destroys th• body of since in the body. Godliness makes every member an Instrument of righteousness and true hol•ness;
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Bodily exercises may restrain, but Godliness mortifies the deeds of the body. Rom. 8.13. Bodily exercises (such as abstinence from meats, an• lying on the ground) may starve the body and weaken it;
Bodily exercises may restrain, but Godliness Mortifies the Deeds of the body. Rom. 8.13. Bodily exercises (such as abstinence from Meats, an• lying on the ground) may starve the body and weaken it;
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1. Bodily exercises may keep down the body, but Godliness purifies the body from the filthiness of the flesh:
1. Bodily exercises may keep down the body, but Godliness Purifies the body from the filthiness of the Flesh:
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SECT. 5. 7. Godliness is profitable to our bodies, to our souls. GOdliness is very beneficial and profitable to our bodies.
SECT. 5. 7. Godliness is profitable to our bodies, to our Souls. GOdliness is very beneficial and profitable to our bodies.
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this is that which makes the Spirit willing, when the flesh is weak: daies and duties of religion are tedious burdens to ungodly men.
this is that which makes the Spirit willing, when the Flesh is weak: days and duties of Religion Are tedious burdens to ungodly men.
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it is Godliness that fits us for duty, and it is that which makes us to delight in holy duties;
it is Godliness that fits us for duty, and it is that which makes us to delight in holy duties;
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all the duties of wicked men are an abomination to the Lord; this is the Altar that sanctifies this gold:
all the duties of wicked men Are an abomination to the Lord; this is the Altar that Sanctifies this gold:
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6. Godliness is profitable to all our religious duties. They are not pleasing nor acceptable unto God, unless the person be godly;6. Godliness is profitable to all our religious duties. They Are not pleasing nor acceptable unto God, unless the person be godly;
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and the Godliness of men is as much tryed in relation-duties, as in any other duties.
and the Godliness of men is as much tried in relation-duties, as in any other duties.
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Jacob was a good Son, a good Servant, a good Master• it is Godliness th• makes us careful and conscionable of the duties of our several relations;Jacob was a good Son, a good Servant, a good Master• it is Godliness th• makes us careful and conscionable of the duties of our several relations;
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It doth not only make us good men, bu• good Magistrates, good Ministers, goo• Husbands, good Wives, good Fathers good Children, good Masters, good Servants:
It does not only make us good men, bu• good Magistrates, good Ministers, goo• Husbands, good Wives, good Father's good Children, good Masters, good Servants:
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or out of afflictions 5. Godliness is profitable to all relations.
or out of afflictions 5. Godliness is profitable to all relations.
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such is th• joy of godly men sometimes in the mid• of afflictions, that they feel not whethe they be in afflictions,
such is th• joy of godly men sometime in the mid• of afflictions, that they feel not whethe they be in afflictions,
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that as St. Paul speaks of his rapture, he did not know whether he was i• the body, or out of the body;
that as Saint Paul speaks of his rapture, he did not know whither he was i• the body, or out of the body;
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3. It is Godliness that makes us joyfu• in sufferings, and brings true and solid comfort; sometimes superlative and unspeakable joy;
3. It is Godliness that makes us joyfu• in sufferings, and brings true and solid Comfort; sometime superlative and unspeakable joy;
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the more godly the more patience and submissiveness: the yoke seems more easie; and the burde• more light to them.
the more godly the more patience and submissiveness: the yoke seems more easy; and the burde• more Light to them.
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because it was thy doing, saith D•vid. We will bea• the indignation of the Lord, because we have sinned, said the Church:Because it was thy doing, Says D•vid. We will bea• the Indignation of the Lord, Because we have sinned, said the Church:
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It is the Lord, let him do what seemeth good in his sight, said old Eli. I was dumb, and opened not my mouth, It is the Lord, let him do what seems good in his sighed, said old Eli. I was dumb, and opened not my Mouth,
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All afflictions are the indignation and wrath of God on them that do evil. 2. 'Tis Godliness that makes us submissive to, and patient under the hand of God:
All afflictions Are the Indignation and wrath of God on them that do evil. 2. It's Godliness that makes us submissive to, and patient under the hand of God:
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that which is a red Sea to godly men, is a Serpent to wicked men, co nomine, because they are ungodly:
that which is a read Sea to godly men, is a Serpent to wicked men, counterfeit nomine, Because they Are ungodly:
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they are other mens punishments, other mens distruction;
they Are other men's punishments, other men's destruction;
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all the sufferings of this life do work the good of godly men, Rom. 8.28. All things shall work together for good:
all the sufferings of this life do work the good of godly men, Rom. 8.28. All things shall work together for good:
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this loss was good for me, this cross was good for me, this trouble; this persecution was good for me;
this loss was good for me, this cross was good for me, this trouble; this persecution was good for me;
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Like Moses 's Rod, it makes a pass•ge of the Red Sea into Cannaan, that they shall speak out of experience, It was good for me that I was afflicted;
Like Moses is Rod, it makes a pass•ge of the Read Sea into Canaan, that they shall speak out of experience, It was good for me that I was afflicted;
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we must pluck them out and cut them off, be they as dear and useful to us as our right hands and eyes are;
we must pluck them out and Cut them off, be they as dear and useful to us as our right hands and eyes Are;
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CHAP. V. Civ•s us the Reasons why holy Violence is necessary to the obtaining of Heaven.CHAP. V. Civ•s us the Reasons why holy Violence is necessary to the obtaining of Heaven.
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NOW the reasons why holy violence is necessary to the taking of heaven are these. It is needful in regard of our own hearts in a double respect.
NOW the Reasons why holy violence is necessary to the taking of heaven Are these. It is needful in regard of our own hearts in a double respect.
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1. They are violently bent to sin; the heart is fu•ly set to do evil saith the Preacher, Eccles. 8.11. it is violently set, it is bent to backsliding, Hos. 11. it is desperately wicked saith Jeremy, Chap. 17.10. if we do not set holy violence against this violence of our hearts, we shall be carryed down with a violent stream of wickedness into the lake of fire and brimstone;
1. They Are violently bent to since; the heart is fu•ly Set to do evil Says the Preacher, Eccles. 8.11. it is violently Set, it is bent to backsliding, Hos. 11. it is desperately wicked Says Jeremiah, Chap. 17.10. if we do not Set holy violence against this violence of our hearts, we shall be carried down with a violent stream of wickedness into the lake of fire and brimstone;
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whence is it that so many run madding on in sin to Hell? they do and they will follow their own heart:
whence is it that so many run madding on in since to Hell? they do and they will follow their own heart:
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it is because they have no holy violence in them to oppose the impetuous bent of their hearts to evil, Prov. 4.23. keep thy heart above all keeping:
it is Because they have no holy violence in them to oppose the impetuous bent of their hearts to evil, Curae 4.23. keep thy heart above all keeping:
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we must keep with diligence every member of the body, but above all the heart is to be kept;
we must keep with diligence every member of the body, but above all the heart is to be kept;
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Si alibi nocturnas, hic & nocturnas, & diuturnas excubias collocemus, imò quaterniones; Si alibi nocturnas, hic & nocturnas, & diuturnas Excubias collocemus, imò quaterniones;
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we must watch and ward over our hearts, yea we have need to place quaternions about our hearts:
we must watch and ward over our hearts, yea we have need to place quaternions about our hearts:
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it is not an easie force that will bear us up against the violence of the natural bent of our hearts:
it is not an easy force that will bear us up against the violence of the natural bent of our hearts:
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nothing but a violent opposition will stop the violent bent of our hearts.
nothing but a violent opposition will stop the violent bent of our hearts.
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2. As our hearts are violently bent to evil, so they are violently set to oppose holiness, and our own happiness:
2. As our hearts Are violently bent to evil, so they Are violently Set to oppose holiness, and our own happiness:
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it is enmity it self, saith S. Paul, against the Law of God: consider but the backwardness of our hearts to any one single duty:it is enmity it self, Says S. Paul, against the Law of God: Consider but the backwardness of our hearts to any one single duty:
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our own experience informs us how dead, how slothful, how unwilling, how backward our hearts are to any good:
our own experience informs us how dead, how slothful, how unwilling, how backward our hearts Are to any good:
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that we have all need to force our hearts, and to be earnest with an holy violence to duty:
that we have all need to force our hearts, and to be earnest with an holy violence to duty:
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we must draw our hearts with the cords of holy violence unto prayer, unto meditation, to any thing that good is:
we must draw our hearts with the cords of holy violence unto prayer, unto meditation, to any thing that good is:
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and even bind our hearts with the same cords in the very performance of duty:
and even bind our hearts with the same cords in the very performance of duty:
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what is the cause that men neglect duty, and negligently perform duty, it is because men do n•t off•r an holy violence to their indisposed and backward hearts:
what is the cause that men neglect duty, and negligently perform duty, it is Because men do n•t off•r an holy violence to their indisposed and backward hearts:
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he that will obey God, must set himself against himself, must lay violence on his own heart.
he that will obey God, must Set himself against himself, must lay violence on his own heart.
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2. Because every one hath many violent lusts within, and every man hath need to be violent against them:
2. Because every one hath many violent Lustiest within, and every man hath need to be violent against them:
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so many lusts w•thin, so many violent e•emies: Oh the violence that our souls do daily suffer!
so many Lustiest w•thin, so many violent e•emies: O the violence that our Souls do daily suffer!
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how violently do lusts snatch our souls from God and Heaven! they take us off by force;
how violently do Lustiest snatch our Souls from God and Heaven! they take us off by force;
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how impetuous are our lusts in their solicitations and enticements!
how impetuous Are our Lustiest in their solicitations and enticements!
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they are so violent that they give us no rest night nor day, but continually trouble us;
they Are so violent that they give us no rest night nor day, but continually trouble us;
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that as the Prophet Habakkuk in another case, •o the godly in regard of the impetuousness of their lusts do cry unto God of their violence:
that as the Prophet Habakkuk in Another case, •o the godly in regard of the impetuousness of their Lustiest do cry unto God of their violence:
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It is not reasoning the matter with them, nor disputing, nor intreating, nor perswading them to be quiet;
It is not reasoning the matter with them, nor disputing, nor entreating, nor persuading them to be quiet;
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but if ever we will have Heaven, we must offer strong violence and resistance to them, oppose them with might and main;
but if ever we will have Heaven, we must offer strong violence and resistance to them, oppose them with might and main;
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we must lay violent hands on them, kill and crucifie them;
we must lay violent hands on them, kill and crucify them;
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it is not a violent suppressing of them, but a violent mortification of them, that furthereth our salvation:
it is not a violent suppressing of them, but a violent mortification of them, that furthereth our salvation:
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men are slaves to lusts, and are taken and led captive by them, because they are not v olent against them.
men Are slaves to Lustiest, and Are taken and led captive by them, Because they Are not v olent against them.
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3. Because the devil is exceedingly violent against us: he useth all violence to take our souls by force: how violent are his temptations!
3. Because the Devil is exceedingly violent against us: he uses all violence to take our Souls by force: how violent Are his temptations!
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they run down upon us and against us like a mighty stream; how violent are his suggestions!
they run down upon us and against us like a mighty stream; how violent Are his suggestions!
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he is violent that he may hinder us from taking the Kingdom of Heaven;
he is violent that he may hinder us from taking the Kingdom of Heaven;
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by how much the more you are violent for the getting of Heaven, the more outragiously violent he is against you;
by how much the more you Are violent for the getting of Heaven, the more outrageously violent he is against you;
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he is alwayes withstanding you, and all to deprive you of the Kingdom of Heaven, and to take your souls by force.
he is always withstanding you, and all to deprive you of the Kingdom of Heaven, and to take your Souls by force.
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Oh what necessity is laid upon every one to be violent for the salvation of his own soul, having such violent enemies as devils are.
O what necessity is laid upon every one to be violent for the salvation of his own soul, having such violent enemies as Devils Are.
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This is the reason why men run so violently down the ways of sin into destruction,
This is the reason why men run so violently down the ways of since into destruction,
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because they have no violence to oppose the violent temptations of the Devil; he drives them violently, therefore they run violently:
Because they have no violence to oppose the violent temptations of the devil; he drives them violently, Therefore they run violently:
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you know the story of the Devils entring into the Gadarens swine, Matth. 8.32.
you know the story of the Devils entering into the Gadarenes Swine, Matthew 8.32.
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it is said, When once the Devils entred into them, they ran violently down a s•••p place into the Sea, and perished in the w•ters:
it is said, When once the Devils entered into them, they ran violently down a s•••p place into the Sea, and perished in the w•ters:
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even thus do wicked men for want o• holy violence, run violently down the •t•ep places of wickedness into the Sea of ••e and brimstone,
even thus do wicked men for want o• holy violence, run violently down the •t•ep places of wickedness into the Sea of ••e and brimstone,
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and eternally perish in th•se fiery lakes. 4 Because we have a world of violent e•emies, violently opposing us in heavens way:
and eternally perish in th•se fiery lake's. 4 Because we have a world of violent e•emies, violently opposing us in heavens Way:
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all the good things of the world m•ke violent assaults tempting and alluring u• to take us off;
all the good things of the world m•ke violent assaults tempting and alluring u• to take us off;
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how many are taken w•th these things and let go Heaven! D•mas and Judas were •orn away with the violence of the things of this world.
how many Are taken w•th these things and let go Heaven! D•mas and Judas were •orn away with the violence of the things of this world.
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All the evil things of the world do violently •ppose us to keep us from Heaven:
All the evil things of the world do violently •ppose us to keep us from Heaven:
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what are all tribulations, afflictions and persecutions for righteousness sake, but strong vi•lence to keep us off from holiness,
what Are all tribulations, afflictions and persecutions for righteousness sake, but strong vi•lence to keep us off from holiness,
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and t• from heaven? how many poor souls •re by the f•rce of them drawn and driven from the pursuit of heaven, chusing rather to have their ease and comfort here• than to take Heaven by violence hereafter? All the wicked men in the world are violent against the righteous:
and t• from heaven? how many poor Souls •re by the f•rce of them drawn and driven from the pursuit of heaven, choosing rather to have their ease and Comfort here• than to take Heaven by violence hereafter? All the wicked men in the world Are violent against the righteous:
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he that will enter into heaven, must press through multitudes of taunts, mockings, and revilings: yea, he that will take Heaven, must go against the multitude of men;
he that will enter into heaven, must press through Multitudes of taunts, mockings, and revilings: yea, he that will take Heaven, must go against the multitude of men;
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for the most in the world a•e going and walking in the way leading to destruction;
for the most in the world a•e going and walking in the Way leading to destruction;
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that he that will enter into Heaven, must press through a throng and crowd of people, must go against the stream of the multitude:
that he that will enter into Heaven, must press through a throng and crowd of people, must go against the stream of the multitude:
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judge then how necessary violence is for them that intend for He•ven. 5. We must be violent because of our own affections:
judge then how necessary violence is for them that intend for He•ven. 5. We must be violent Because of our own affections:
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we must cross, and go against the stream of our aff•ctions:
we must cross, and go against the stream of our aff•ctions:
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he that is for Heaven, must not love what he will, nor desire what he would desire,
he that is for Heaven, must not love what he will, nor desire what he would desire,
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nor delight in what he would delight in; the current of our affections must run contrary to their natural course;
nor delight in what he would delight in; the current of our affections must run contrary to their natural course;
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this Jordan must be turned backward; we must hate what we formerly loved, and love what we formerly hated;
this Jordan must be turned backward; we must hate what we formerly loved, and love what we formerly hated;
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mourn for the want of that which formerly we delighted in the absence of it:
mourn for the want of that which formerly we delighted in the absence of it:
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how can we do this without violence, because our affections are naturally a verse from heavenly things!
how can we do this without violence, Because our affections Are naturally a verse from heavenly things!
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Our Saviour saith, it is a very hard thing for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God,
Our Saviour Says, it is a very hard thing for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God,
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and it is easier for a Camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God; and it is Easier for a Camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God;
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the reason is, because it is very hard for them to turn their affections off from riches to Christ and Heaven:
the reason is, Because it is very hard for them to turn their affections off from riches to christ and Heaven:
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it is as the drawing of a Camel through a Needles eye; now to eff•ct this, what force and violence must be used!
it is as the drawing of a Camel through a Needles eye; now to eff•ct this, what force and violence must be used!
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6. Because all the works of Godliness and salvation are very hard, therefore holy violence must he used: we read, 1 Pet. 4.18. that the righteous shall scarcely be saved:
6. Because all the works of Godliness and salvation Are very hard, Therefore holy violence must he used: we read, 1 Pet. 4.18. that the righteous shall scarcely be saved:
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they shall be saved, but with much difficulty, and the difficulty ariseth not only from our own hearts, lusts, devils,
they shall be saved, but with much difficulty, and the difficulty arises not only from our own hearts, Lustiest, Devils,
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and the world, but also from the difficulty of the works of Godliness; it is an hard matter to pray as we ought, to hear as we ought;
and the world, but also from the difficulty of the works of Godliness; it is an hard matter to pray as we ought, to hear as we ought;
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it is hard to believe, it is hard to forsake sin, it is hard to obey God universally:
it is hard to believe, it is hard to forsake since, it is hard to obey God universally:
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there is not one duty in Godliness, but the common experience of all the Saints saith, it is hard to do:
there is not one duty in Godliness, but the Common experience of all the Saints Says, it is hard to do:
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where difficulty is, there must be violence used to overcome the difficulty; formality and laziness will never carry a man through to heaven;
where difficulty is, there must be violence used to overcome the difficulty; formality and laziness will never carry a man through to heaven;
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and there is a reason why some men leave off building, having begun, because they find it a difficult work to finish the work of Salvation:
and there is a reason why Some men leave off building, having begun, Because they find it a difficult work to finish the work of Salvation:
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there is more required in this work than they did consider of before they took the profession of religion in hand:
there is more required in this work than they did Consider of before they took the profession of Religion in hand:
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he spoke like an experienced Christian who said, Christianus est perpetuae naturae violentae, a Christian is one that offereth perpetual violence to himself.
he spoke like an experienced Christian who said, Christian est perpetuae naturae violentae, a Christian is one that Offereth perpetual violence to himself.
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7. Because of the continual presence and opposition of evil in the whole course of Godliness:
7. Because of the continual presence and opposition of evil in the Whole course of Godliness:
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in the first act of conversion there is great violence in breaking off from sin, and turning to Christ;
in the First act of conversion there is great violence in breaking off from since, and turning to christ;
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but sin is not perfectly subdued, nor is grace perfected in that moment:
but since is not perfectly subdued, nor is grace perfected in that moment:
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but sin remains still in us, and the measure of grace is but weak and imperfect:
but since remains still in us, and the measure of grace is but weak and imperfect:
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there is and will be a perpetual conflict between sin and grace, that godly men have great need to keep up a daily exercise of their holy violence, to beat down sin,
there is and will be a perpetual conflict between since and grace, that godly men have great need to keep up a daily exercise of their holy violence, to beatrice down since,
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and to keep up grace in its strength and vigour: when I would do good, evil is alwayes present:
and to keep up grace in its strength and vigour: when I would do good, evil is always present:
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these twins are allwayes strugling in the heart; that of necessity we must exercise holy violence:
these twins Are always struggling in the heart; that of necessity we must exercise holy violence:
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for as our violence abateth, so sin grows stronger and stronger, and grace becomes weaker and weaker:
for as our violence abateth, so since grows Stronger and Stronger, and grace becomes Weaker and Weaker:
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As while the hands of Moses were lifted up to Heaven, Israel prevailed;
As while the hands of Moses were lifted up to Heaven, Israel prevailed;
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when they were let down, Amalek prevailed over Israel: so it is in the whole course of our lives;
when they were let down, Amalek prevailed over Israel: so it is in the Whole course of our lives;
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while Christians ( Jehu like) march on with an holy fury, and pray fervently against their lusts, grace prevails;
while Christians (Jehu like) march on with an holy fury, and pray fervently against their Lustiest, grace prevails;
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otherwise sin gets the upper hand.
otherwise since gets the upper hand.
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8. Because there is no getting Heaven without violence, no entring into it without striving and pressing into it:
8. Because there is no getting Heaven without violence, no entering into it without striving and pressing into it:
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Cities and Castles are not won by setting down and standing before them, and looking on them,
Cities and Castles Are not wone by setting down and standing before them, and looking on them,
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but by storming, and venturing hard for them:
but by storming, and venturing hard for them:
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so neither is Heaven taken by wishing and woulding, but by our strongest endeavours, and holy earnestness to win it.
so neither is Heaven taken by wishing and woulding, but by our Strongest endeavours, and holy earnestness to win it.
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Nothing below Heaven is gotten by wishing and woulding:
Nothing below Heaven is got by wishing and woulding:
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it is not he that wisheth that he may be rich, but he that will be rich,
it is not he that wishes that he may be rich, but he that will be rich,
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and laboureth hard to be rich:
and Laboureth hard to be rich:
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the sluggard in the Proverbs did desire food, but had none, because he folded his hands in his bosome, and would not take pains:
the sluggard in the Proverbs did desire food, but had none, Because he folded his hands in his bosom, and would not take pains:
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Heaven will not drop into any mans mouth:
Heaven will not drop into any men Mouth:
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Heaven is compared to an high hill, Psal. 15. there is no ascending up but by holy violence;
Heaven is compared to an high hill, Psalm 15. there is no ascending up but by holy violence;
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faciles descensus Averni: it is easie to go down to Hell.faciles descensus Averni: it is easy to go down to Hell.
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and lost his soul for millions of millions of ages:
and lost his soul for millions of millions of ages:
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he will be more inexcusable, and his damnation will be more intolerable.
he will be more inexcusable, and his damnation will be more intolerable.
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then surely, he that doth not provide for his soul, having means and opportunity of grace and salvation, is far worse then an Infidel;
then surely, he that does not provide for his soul, having means and opportunity of grace and salvation, is Far Worse then an Infidel;
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or (as it is in the Margin) for his own kindred, having means to do it:
or (as it is in the Margin) for his own kindred, having means to do it:
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The Apostle tells us, that man is worse then an Infidel that doth not provide for his own house;
The Apostle tells us, that man is Worse then an Infidel that does not provide for his own house;
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how many are there in every place, who mind the world, and never think they have a soul to save or lose!
how many Are there in every place, who mind the world, and never think they have a soul to save or loose!
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Stulterum plena sunt omnia: the world is full of such fools:Stulterum plena sunt omnia: the world is full of such Fools:
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CHAP. VI. Propos. 2. THe second Proposition is, That the man will be no gainer at last, who gaineth the world with the loss of his soul:
CHAP. VI. Propos. 2. THe second Proposition is, That the man will be no gainer At last, who gains the world with the loss of his soul:
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Let us be Judges, what gainer is that man that gaineth an heap of pebbles with the loss of pearls? What doth he gain, who gets a Chest full of dross, with the loss of an house full of gold? Would not we make that man the object of our daily mocking, that stakes down a jewel for glass? I doubt not,
Let us be Judges, what gainer is that man that gains an heap of pebbles with the loss of Pearls? What does he gain, who gets a Chest full of dross, with the loss of an house full of gold? Would not we make that man the Object of our daily mocking, that stakes down a jewel for glass? I doubt not,
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it is madness and folly indeed to lose the soul for ever, to gain a momentany world:
it is madness and folly indeed to loose the soul for ever, to gain a momentany world:
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but we in our thoughts blame Adam, who for the having and eating a little forbidden fruit, lost Paradise;
but we in our thoughts blame Adam, who for the having and eating a little forbidden fruit, lost Paradise;
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and Esau also, who for a mess of pottage sold his birthright:
and Esau also, who for a mess of pottage sold his birthright:
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Thus do all they, who for the gain of the world, hazzard the loss of their inestimable souls;
Thus do all they, who for the gain of the world, hazard the loss of their inestimable Souls;
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they purchase pebbles for pearls, dross for gold, glass for a rich jewel, their birthright for pottage, Paradise for an Apple;
they purchase pebbles for Pearls, dross for gold, glass for a rich jewel, their birthright for pottage, Paradise for an Apple;
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and as Lysimachus cried out, they lose a Kingdom for a draught of water: This is the reason why Christ called the rich man Fool, Luke 12.20. Thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee:
and as Lysimachus cried out, they loose a Kingdom for a draught of water: This is the reason why christ called the rich man Fool, Lycia 12.20. Thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee:
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or rather, (as it is in the Margin of some Bibles) do they require thy soul:
or rather, (as it is in the Margin of Some Bibles) do they require thy soul:
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This night shall the Devils require thy soul, then whose shall these things be? you see that this man had gained much goods for many years;
This night shall the Devils require thy soul, then whose shall these things be? you see that this man had gained much goods for many Years;
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he could live upon his gains a merry and contented life for many years: you see he had wit enough for the world:
he could live upon his gains a merry and contented life for many Years: you see he had wit enough for the world:
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no doubt but his neighbours commended him for a wise man, yet saith God to him, Thou fool: because he gained much goods for many supposed years to come,
no doubt but his neighbours commended him for a wise man, yet Says God to him, Thou fool: Because he gained much goods for many supposed Years to come,
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If God did not expect such fruit from men in his Church, he would have had no Church, no Ordinance, no Ministery in the world;
If God did not expect such fruit from men in his Church, he would have had no Church, no Ordinance, no Ministry in the world;
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even the fruit of righteousness and holiness.
even the fruit of righteousness and holiness.
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and setting Trees in it, in all these Ordinances, is that he may gather fruit from us,
and setting Trees in it, in all these Ordinances, is that he may gather fruit from us,
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and lay such a dreadful charge on the subordinate Vinedressers, the Ministers to Preach the Word in season and out of season? would God do all this for no end? doubtless, the only design of God in planting a Vineyard,
and lay such a dreadful charge on the subordinate Vinedressers, the Ministers to Preach the Word in season and out of season? would God do all this for no end? doubtless, the only Design of God in planting a Vineyard,
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as the Word and Sacraments, that he would set up a Ministery in his Church, to preach repentance, to call to repentance, to turn men from sin and Satan,
as the Word and Sacraments, that he would Set up a Ministry in his Church, to preach Repentance, to call to Repentance, to turn men from since and Satan,
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Can we imagine that God would have a Vineyard, a Church in the world, appoint such powerful means and Ordinances,
Can we imagine that God would have a Vineyard, a Church in the world, appoint such powerful means and Ordinances,
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which were in vain, did not he expect fruit answerable to care, cost, and pains.
which were in vain, did not he expect fruit answerable to care, cost, and pains.
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2. Because what God doth in his Church and for his Church, is not in vain;
2. Because what God does in his Church and for his Church, is not in vain;
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and watereth with dew from heaven?
and Waters with due from heaven?
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shall men expect fruit from trees which they plant in their gardens, and fruit from the fields they plough and manure? and shall not God expect from those men pretious fruit, whom he planteth, watereth, manureth, whom he warmeth with the beams of the Sun of righteousness,
shall men expect fruit from trees which they plant in their gardens, and fruit from the fields they plough and manure? and shall not God expect from those men precious fruit, whom he plants, Waters, manureth, whom he warmeth with the beams of the Sun of righteousness,
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and means of conversion, which distinguisheth us from all people in the whole world besides:
and means of conversion, which Distinguisheth us from all people in the Whole world beside:
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CHAP. VI. The Reasons why God doth expect fruit.CHAP. VI. The Reasons why God does expect fruit.
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THE first reason why God expecteth fruit is, because there is all equity that he should expect fruit from us whom he hath planted in this Vineyard of his Church where he dwells,
THE First reason why God Expects fruit is, Because there is all equity that he should expect fruit from us whom he hath planted in this Vineyard of his Church where he dwells,
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for which he is so careful, on which he bestows his choice favours, the Ordinances of grace,
for which he is so careful, on which he bestows his choice favours, the Ordinances of grace,
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and then it will be matter of shame and sorrow to us, to consider how fruitless we are.
and then it will be matter of shame and sorrow to us, to Consider how fruitless we Are.
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consider the preaching ye have had, the Sabbaths, the Sacraments, and all the helps and furtherances you have had;
Consider the preaching you have had, the Sabbaths, the Sacraments, and all the helps and furtherances you have had;
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the best trees have cause to be filled with shame, that they have brought forth so little fruit:
the best trees have cause to be filled with shame, that they have brought forth so little fruit:
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Let it be matter of shame and grief to you, because of your unfruitfulness under such means of grace so long enjoyed;
Let it be matter of shame and grief to you, Because of your unfruitfulness under such means of grace so long enjoyed;
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let God gather fruit from you, and then you shall reap life everlasting; this will be the fruit of your fruit to God.
let God gather fruit from you, and then you shall reap life everlasting; this will be the fruit of your fruit to God.
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It is no advantage to God; he is infinitely happy without your fruit, it is your souls benefit:
It is no advantage to God; he is infinitely happy without your fruit, it is your Souls benefit:
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Oh do not frustrate Gods expectation any more: consider ye, that the greatest benefit of your bearing fruit to God will be yours.
O do not frustrate God's expectation any more: Consider you, that the greatest benefit of your bearing fruit to God will be yours.
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Oh do ye now answer Gods expectation, let him find the fruit of repentance on you:
O do you now answer God's expectation, let him find the fruit of Repentance on you:
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God hath come seeking fruit from you: God doth come to day, this hour, this very minute seeking fruit.
God hath come seeking fruit from you: God does come to day, this hour, this very minute seeking fruit.
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let us all be exhorted to bring forth fruit; now even now bring forth fruit meet for repentance.
let us all be exhorted to bring forth fruit; now even now bring forth fruit meet for Repentance.
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you may with as much reason deny that the Sun hath shone upon you, as deny that you have had the means of repentance and conversion among you:
you may with as much reason deny that the Sun hath shone upon you, as deny that you have had the means of Repentance and conversion among you:
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you have had many calls to repentance;
you have had many calls to Repentance;
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You are the fig-trees planted in the Vineyard, you live in the Church, to you is given much means, and of long continuance:
You Are the figtrees planted in the Vineyard, you live in the Church, to you is given much means, and of long Continuance:
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and woe to us if we bring not forth fruit meet for repentance.
and woe to us if we bring not forth fruit meet for Repentance.
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he may in justice require these pretious fruits of every one of us; and know that he doth require them of us:
he may in Justice require these precious fruits of every one of us; and know that he does require them of us:
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the same necessity is upon us to bring forth fruits to God, and he hath given us fruitful means;
the same necessity is upon us to bring forth fruits to God, and he hath given us fruitful means;
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because they have not the means of grace; they are trees standing in a wilderness:
Because they have not the means of grace; they Are trees standing in a Wilderness:
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There is a necessity laid upon millions in the world to repent and turn to God, that never shall be trees of righteousness,
There is a necessity laid upon millions in the world to Repent and turn to God, that never shall be trees of righteousness,
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especially considering that he hath afforded us such gracious helps and means to enable us to perform duty, to bring forth fruit:
especially considering that he hath afforded us such gracious helps and means to enable us to perform duty, to bring forth fruit:
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a Master may expect se vice from a servant, much more may the Lord;
a Master may expect se vice from a servant, much more may the Lord;
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it is your duty to turn to God, to repent, to believe, to bring forth fruits of holiness:
it is your duty to turn to God, to Repent, to believe, to bring forth fruits of holiness:
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3. As he is the great God and our Lord, he may expect duty from us:
3. As he is the great God and our Lord, he may expect duty from us:
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the whole world should have been a barren wilderness before him, and all the men in the world should have been but briars and thorns, cursed trees.
the Whole world should have been a barren Wilderness before him, and all the men in the world should have been but briers and thorns, cursed trees.
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so that God hath provided for Godliness in this world, and in the world to come.
so that God hath provided for Godliness in this world, and in the world to come.
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Daneus on my Text gives this reason why God promises the things of this life, ut omnem excusationem Deus adimat, that he might take away all excuse from men: Daneus on my Text gives this reason why God promises the things of this life, ut omnem excusationem Deus adimat, that he might take away all excuse from men:
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for, had God only promised life eternal, and the Kingdome of Heaven to Godliness, and had not promised a supply of necessaries in our earthly pass•ge to Heaven, men would have complained,
for, had God only promised life Eternal, and the Kingdom of Heaven to Godliness, and had not promised a supply of necessaries in our earthly pass•ge to Heaven, men would have complained,
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Godliness hath the promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. Godliness hath the promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
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the promises of such things are made to Godliness.
the promises of such things Are made to Godliness.
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the wor• that I am now to handle, tell us, it because
the wor• that I am now to handle, tell us, it Because
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To Godliness all divine promises are made; Consider what pertains to this life; promises of all such things are made to it: what pertaineth to eternal life;
To Godliness all divine promises Are made; Consider what pertains to this life; promises of all such things Are made to it: what pertaineth to Eternal life;
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Now I shall shew you, whence it is th• Godliness hath this virtue and efficacy • work such wondrous things;
Now I shall show you, whence it is th• Godliness hath this virtue and efficacy • work such wondrous things;
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it makes good thin• better, and evil things good to us, and f• us.
it makes good thin• better, and evil things good to us, and f• us.
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CHAP. VI. YOu have heard how Godliness is pr•fitable to all intenrs and purposes, ho• it turns all into gold;
CHAP. VI. YOu have herd how Godliness is pr•fitable to all intenrs and Purposes, ho• it turns all into gold;
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It hath the promises of food, of rayment, of health, of long life, of riches, of honours:
It hath the promises of food, of raiment, of health, of long life, of riches, of honours:
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it hath the promises of grace, of pardon, of the merits and Spirit of Christ, which purchase and fit us for the life to come;
it hath the promises of grace, of pardon, of the merits and Spirit of christ, which purchase and fit us for the life to come;
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and it hath the promise of glory and immortality, and eternal life in the world to come;
and it hath the promise of glory and immortality, and Eternal life in the world to come;
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and said, The promises of Heaven, and of life eternal, are most transcendently great rewards;
and said, The promises of Heaven, and of life Eternal, Are most transcendently great rewards;
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but what shall we have in this life? what sh•ll we have in this waste howling wilderness of the world, till we come to this heavenly Canaan? Now to stop the mouths of such murmurers, to take away all excuse from us,
but what shall we have in this life? what sh•ll we have in this waste howling Wilderness of the world, till we come to this heavenly Canaan? Now to stop the mouths of such murmurers, to take away all excuse from us,
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and to quicken us to the pursuit of Godliness, he promiseth to godly men, that he will provide for them in this life,
and to quicken us to the pursuit of Godliness, he promises to godly men, that he will provide for them in this life,
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as he gave to Israel Manna from Heaven, Water out of a Rock, and gave them Quails in the wilderness,
as he gave to Israel Manna from Heaven, Water out of a Rock, and gave them Quails in the Wilderness,
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as they were travelling to Canaan.
as they were traveling to Canaan.
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and none but the burdened sinner is violent for pardon and life eternal:
and none but the burdened sinner is violent for pardon and life Eternal:
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none but he that is sick unto death is violent for recovery from death and sickness:
none but he that is sick unto death is violent for recovery from death and sickness:
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they will be earnest for Heaven, that are terrified with the fears of hell; none but the man-slayer runs to the City of refuge;
they will be earnest for Heaven, that Are terrified with the fears of hell; none but the manslayer runs to the city of refuge;
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therefore do they strive to enter into Heaven, press into it, and take it by force;
Therefore do they strive to enter into Heaven, press into it, and take it by force;
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they fear hell and damnation, and are affrighted with the dreadful thoughts of burning in Hell:
they Fear hell and damnation, and Are affrighted with the dreadful thoughts of burning in Hell:
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they feel their sins a burden too heavy for them to bear; therefore they must have Christ upon any terms, to free them from that intolerable burden;
they feel their Sins a burden too heavy for them to bear; Therefore they must have christ upon any terms, to free them from that intolerable burden;
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2. It cometh from the deep and serious apprehensions of their own dangerous state and condition;
2. It comes from the deep and serious apprehensions of their own dangerous state and condition;
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where the spirit of God is, there is activity, strength and vigour.
where the Spirit of God is, there is activity, strength and vigour.
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it is he that makes us fervent in spirit: God is purus actus, a pure act:
it is he that makes us fervent in Spirit: God is purus actus, a pure act:
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for holy violence is the spiritual fiery temper of the soul, which none can kindle in us but the spirit, which is compared to fire;
for holy violence is the spiritual fiery temper of the soul, which none can kindle in us but the Spirit, which is compared to fire;
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a Christian can do all things through Christ strengthening him, Phil. 4.13. the word NONLATINALPHABET signifieth Christ making me able and potent;
a Christian can do all things through christ strengthening him, Philip 4.13. the word signifies christ making me able and potent;
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till God draweth, we cannot run: till God enable us, we cannot think a good and an earnest thought of Heaven:
till God draws, we cannot run: till God enable us, we cannot think a good and an earnest Thought of Heaven:
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we can no more move our selves without the spirit, than a dead man can move without the soul within:
we can no more move our selves without the Spirit, than a dead man can move without the soul within:
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1. It proceeds from the spirit of God: holy violence is not from nature;
1. It proceeds from the Spirit of God: holy violence is not from nature;
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CHAP. VI. Sheweth whence this holy Violence ariseth. NOW would you know whence this holy violence ariseth, I shall shew you.CHAP. VI. Shows whence this holy Violence arises. NOW would you know whence this holy violence arises, I shall show you.
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3. It proceedeth from strong convictions and perswasions of an absolute necessity of an interest in Christ, that they must be damned, if they have not Christ:
3. It Proceedeth from strong convictions and persuasions of an absolute necessity of an Interest in christ, that they must be damned, if they have not christ:
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then they are impatient, restlestless, violent for an interest in Christs satisfaction and righteousness.
then they Are impatient, restlestless, violent for an Interest in Christ satisfaction and righteousness.
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The Prince of Orange made his Army to be valiant and violent in fighting, when he told them, that either they must eat up the Army of Spaniards before them,
The Prince of Orange made his Army to be valiant and violent in fighting, when he told them, that either they must eat up the Army of Spanish before them,
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or they must drink up the Sea which was behind them; either they must all die or conquer:
or they must drink up the Sea which was behind them; either they must all die or conquer:
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the whole see no need of the Physitian.
the Whole see no need of the physician.
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so when a mans conscience shall tell him, either you must have Christ, or else you must drink up the brook of Gods wrath;
so when a men conscience shall tell him, either you must have christ, or Else you must drink up the brook of God's wrath;
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none but the condemned person is violent in pursuit of a pardon:
none but the condemned person is violent in pursuit of a pardon:
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then are they eager and violent for Christ, I must have Christ, or else I am undone eternally;
then Are they eager and violent for christ, I must have christ, or Else I am undone eternally;
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none but Christ, none but Christ can save me:
none but christ, none but christ can save me:
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when men see that there is an absolute necessity of a thing, they will have that thing,
when men see that there is an absolute necessity of a thing, they will have that thing,
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if it be to be had for love, money, or labour: an absolute need of Christ puts men upon taking Christ upon any terms.
if it be to be had for love, money, or labour: an absolute need of christ puts men upon taking christ upon any terms.
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4. From their sight of Heaven by faith:
4. From their sighed of Heaven by faith:
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they see by faith the incomparable riches of Christ, and the unutterable things which Paul saw in Paradise;
they see by faith the incomparable riches of christ, and the unutterable things which Paul saw in Paradise;
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Heaven will make amends for all that I can do or suffer for the gaining thereof.
Heaven will make amends for all that I can do or suffer for the gaining thereof.
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farewell all that I may obtain the Kingdom of Heaven. I will have Heaven though I die in and for the pursuit of it:
farewell all that I may obtain the Kingdom of Heaven. I will have Heaven though I die in and for the pursuit of it:
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I• I can win heaven, I shall have all that is in Heaven: what is ease, life, liberty, to Heaven!
I• I can win heaven, I shall have all that is in Heaven: what is ease, life, liberty, to Heaven!
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all the goodness laid up therein shall be theirs; these promises make believers to aspire to be diligent, to be violent for He•ven. What saith faith and hope!
all the Goodness laid up therein shall be theirs; these promises make believers to aspire to be diligent, to be violent for He•ven. What Says faith and hope!
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and shall press into it, to all that shall give diligence to work out their salvation, to all that shall hunger and thirst after him, that they shall have Heaven and all the glory, joy and happiness in it;
and shall press into it, to all that shall give diligence to work out their salvation, to all that shall hunger and thirst After him, that they shall have Heaven and all the glory, joy and happiness in it;
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so God having promised in his word to all that shall strive to enter into Heaven,
so God having promised in his word to all that shall strive to enter into Heaven,
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how violently will they storm the Castle, but they will have the treasure in it!
how violently will they storm the Castle, but they will have the treasure in it!
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Let a General tell his Souldiers, that there are inestimable treasures in the besieged Castle, and say to them, Win it, and all shall be yours;
Let a General tell his Soldiers, that there Are inestimable treasures in the besieged Castle, and say to them, Win it, and all shall be yours;
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that the winning of Heaven will make them a sufficient and eternal amends for all their pains-taking to get it.
that the winning of Heaven will make them a sufficient and Eternal amends for all their painstaking to get it.
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they see the things which are not seen, and are eternal:
they see the things which Are not seen, and Are Eternal:
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men are careless of the salvation of their souls, because they are fearless of the damnation of them:
men Are careless of the salvation of their Souls, Because they Are fearless of the damnation of them:
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you are strangers in the Scriptures, if you perceive not promises of these things, He that believeth shall be saved, Mark 16.16. there is the promise of Salvation Fear not little flock, it is your Fathers wil• to give you a Kingdom, Luk. 12.32.
you Are Strangers in the Scriptures, if you perceive not promises of these things, He that Believeth shall be saved, Mark 16.16. there is the promise of Salvation fear not little flock, it is your Father's wil• to give you a Kingdom, Luk. 12.32.
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2. That the things of the life to come are promised to Godliness, as justification, sanctification, adoption, and salvation;
2. That the things of the life to come Are promised to Godliness, as justification, sanctification, adoption, and salvation;
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'Tis said all these things shall be added to you, all things whatsoever your Father knows you need.
It's said all these things shall be added to you, all things whatsoever your Father knows you need.
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let men take care of getting heaven, then God will be careful to provide earthly things.
let men take care of getting heaven, then God will be careful to provide earthly things.
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make Godliness and salvation thy business, and Christ p•omiseth to all such, all other things, as food, raiment, and whatsoever is necessary for the life that now is:
make Godliness and salvation thy business, and christ p•omiseth to all such, all other things, as food, raiment, and whatsoever is necessary for the life that now is:
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seek ye first the kingdom of God, &c. and all these things shall be added unto you, Matth. 6.33.seek you First the Kingdom of God, etc. and all these things shall be added unto you, Matthew 6.33.
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the Godly, the meek shall inherit the earth, verses. 9, 11, 22, 29, 34. they shall have earthly things for an inheritance, sure, setled to them and theirs after them;
the Godly, the meek shall inherit the earth, Verses. 9, 11, 22, 29, 34. they shall have earthly things for an inheritance, sure, settled to them and theirs After them;
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there is the living mans promise, the dying mans promise: and 5. times this promise is made to Godliness:
there is the living men promise, the dying men promise: and 5. times this promise is made to Godliness:
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you may find promises made to all, to the father, to the child, to the sick man, to the healthy man;
you may find promises made to all, to the father, to the child, to the sick man, to the healthy man;
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The 37. Psalm is full of promises of the life that now is, made to Godly men:
The 37. Psalm is full of promises of the life that now is, made to Godly men:
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If there be any man that desireth to live long, and to enjoy prosperity, let him keep his tongue from evil, and let him be godly.
If there be any man that Desires to live long, and to enjoy Prosperity, let him keep his tongue from evil, and let him be godly.
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and vers. 13. What man desireth life, and many dayes, that he may see good? As who should say;and vers. 13. What man Desires life, and many days, that he may see good? As who should say;
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1. That the things of this life are promised, consider, Psal. 34 9 There is no want t• them that fear him, vers. 10. They that seek the Lord, shall not want any good thing;
1. That the things of this life Are promised, Consider, Psalm 34 9 There is no want t• them that Fear him, vers. 10. They that seek the Lord, shall not want any good thing;
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A cloud of witnesses may be brought to prove the truth of this Point.
A cloud of Witnesses may be brought to prove the truth of this Point.
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That Heaven and Earth, the things of this life, and of the life to come, are entailed upon Godliness by sure promise. That Heaven and Earth, the things of this life, and of the life to come, Are entailed upon Godliness by sure promise.
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CHAP. VII. THe Point that I shall lay down next to be handled, is,
CHAP. VII. THe Point that I shall lay down next to be handled, is,
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the• is the promise of Heaven to the Godly To them who by patient continuance in we• doing seek for glory,
the• is the promise of Heaven to the Godly To them who by patient Continuance in we• doing seek for glory,
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and honour, and immortality, eternal life, Rom. 2.7.and honour, and immortality, Eternal life, Rom. 2.7.
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I shoul• tyre your patience, if I should bring part•cular promises for subduing your lusts, fo• conquering your tentations,
I shoul• tyre your patience, if I should bring part•cular promises for subduing your Lustiest, fo• conquering your tentations,
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for healin• your backslidings, for comfort, for perseverance in grace, for supply of your want for deliverance from dangers, for succe• in your callings:
for healin• your backslidings, for Comfort, for perseverance in grace, for supply of your want for deliverance from dangers, for succe• in your callings:
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heaven and earth are f• of mercies:
heaven and earth Are f• of Mercies:
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and of th• which is to come: Psal. 84.11. The Lo• will give grace and glory, and no good thi• will he withhold from them that walk • rightly:
and of th• which is to come: Psalm 84.11. The Lo• will give grace and glory, and no good thi• will he withhold from them that walk • rightly:
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I shall give you but one pro• more, because in it is contained the pr•mise of the things of this life,
I shall give you but one pro• more, Because in it is contained the pr•mise of the things of this life,
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there are particular promis• of every mercy made to Godliness, as a• who studies the word of God may easi• observe.
there Are particular promis• of every mercy made to Godliness, as a• who studies the word of God may easi• observe.
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here is the promise of spiritu• things in the word [ grace ] here is t• promise of eternal things in the wo• [ glory:
Here is the promise of spiritu• things in the word [ grace ] Here is t• promise of Eternal things in the wo• [ glory:
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and the things they want are withheld from them, because hurtful to them.
and the things they want Are withheld from them, Because hurtful to them.
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] what is good for us to have, he will not withhold: so that what Godly men have, it is good for them:] what is good for us to have, he will not withhold: so that what Godly men have, it is good for them:
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] here is the promise of the thin• of this life in these words, [ And no g• thing will he withhold from them nhat walk uprightly:
] Here is the promise of the thin• of this life in these words, [ And no g• thing will he withhold from them nhat walk uprightly:
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thou shalt cry out in the language of the damned souls; O that I had never been rich!
thou shalt cry out in the language of the damned Souls; Oh that I had never been rich!
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CHAP. VII. The Reasons of the Point.CHAP. VII. The Reasons of the Point.
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THe first reason to prove the truth of this Doctrine is, because there is no comparison between the soul and the gain of this world:
THe First reason to prove the truth of this Doctrine is, Because there is no comparison between the soul and the gain of this world:
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the soul is more above the gold and silver of this world, then gold and silver is above straw and dung.
the soul is more above the gold and silver of this world, then gold and silver is above straw and dung.
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1. There is no comparison between heaven and earth: the soul of man in respect of its high extraction, is from heaven, heavenly:
1. There is no comparison between heaven and earth: the soul of man in respect of its high extraction, is from heaven, heavenly:
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What are all the profits of the world, but from earth, earthly? the richest Mines of gold and silver lie deepest in the earth, to shew their base extraction.
What Are all the profits of the world, but from earth, earthly? the Richest Mines of gold and silver lie Deepest in the earth, to show their base extraction.
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The soul was made to return to heaven, and it is capable of heavenly things: great pity that such a rich treasure should fall to be the portion of Devils:
The soul was made to return to heaven, and it is capable of heavenly things: great pity that such a rich treasure should fallen to be the portion of Devils:
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he is no gainer, that loseth an heavenly treasure for the gaining of an earthly. 2. There is no comparison between life and death:
he is no gainer, that loses an heavenly treasure for the gaining of an earthly. 2. There is no comparison between life and death:
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all things desire life, and abhor death: thy soul is a living spirit, that gives life to thy body;
all things desire life, and abhor death: thy soul is a living Spirit, that gives life to thy body;
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and the continuance of it, is the continuance of thy life:
and the Continuance of it, is the Continuance of thy life:
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all the things in the world are dead things, they can neither give life, nor continue life:
all the things in the world Are dead things, they can neither give life, nor continue life:
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Is not thy life more then meat, and thy body more then raiment? A living Dogg, saith Solomon, is better then a dead Lion: Is not thy life more then meat, and thy body more then raiment? A living Dog, Says Solomon, is better then a dead lion:
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a living Beggar is better then a dead Nobleman:
a living Beggar is better then a dead Nobleman:
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surely then, a living soul, is better then a world of dead things, than thousands of gold and silver;
surely then, a living soul, is better then a world of dead things, than thousands of gold and silver;
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the loss of one living soul, is more then the gain of a world of de•d things.
the loss of one living soul, is more then the gain of a world of de•d things.
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3. There is no comparison between the gaining of that which is subject to no loss and chances,
3. There is no comparison between the gaining of that which is Subject to no loss and chances,
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and that which is subject to a thousand chances: but thy soul, if it be gained, is not liable to be lost again;
and that which is Subject to a thousand chances: but thy soul, if it be gained, is not liable to be lost again;
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it is not exposed to Thieves, moths, rust, canker, corruption, as the gain of the world is.
it is not exposed to Thieves, moths, rust, canker, corruption, as the gain of the world is.
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Do we not see how riches are corrupt, garments moth eaten, Gold and Silver cankered,
Do we not see how riches Are corrupt, garments moth eaten, Gold and Silver cankered,
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and consumed with rust? God hath many wayes to deprive us of this worlds gain;
and consumed with rust? God hath many ways to deprive us of this world's gain;
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either the fire shall burn it, or waters drown it, or Thieves rob us of it,
either the fire shall burn it, or waters drown it, or Thieves rob us of it,
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or a Son shall riotously waste it, or an unfaithful Servant shall embezz•e and purloin it,
or a Son shall riotously waste it, or an unfaithful Servant shall embezz•e and purloin it,
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or a Suit in Law take it from us:
or a Suit in Law take it from us:
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a thousand such like accidents may deprive us, and do and have deprived many of the gain the which they have laboured hard for,
a thousand such like accidents may deprive us, and do and have deprived many of the gain the which they have laboured hard for,
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and ventured desperately for the gaining thereof. What profit is it to lose a certain soul for such uncertain gain?
and ventured desperately for the gaining thereof. What profit is it to loose a certain soul for such uncertain gain?
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4. There is no comparison between that gain, which must and shall perish, being of a perishable nature,
4. There is no comparison between that gain, which must and shall perish, being of a perishable nature,
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and that which cannot perish being incorruptible: now of the gain of this world is corruptible, mu• and will perish in time:
and that which cannot perish being incorruptible: now of the gain of this world is corruptible, mu• and will perish in time:
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St. Peter calls Silver and Gold, corruptible things, 1 Pet 1.18. The whole world is perishable:
Saint Peter calls Silver and Gold, corruptible things, 1 Pet 1.18. The Whole world is perishable:
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Heaven and Earth, and all things within the vast embracements of them, are perishable, 2 Pet. 3.11. All these things shall • dissolved:
Heaven and Earth, and all things within the vast embracements of them, Are perishable, 2 Pet. 3.11. All these things shall • dissolved:
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but now thy soul is incorruptible; it cannot, it shall never perish; it is immortal i• shall never die:
but now thy soul is incorruptible; it cannot, it shall never perish; it is immortal i• shall never die:
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What the• doth he gain that gaineth mortal and perishable things with the loss of his immortal soul? all the mortal and perishable things in the world cannot make amends for the loss of an immortal soul.
What the• does he gain that gains Mortal and perishable things with the loss of his immortal soul? all the Mortal and perishable things in the world cannot make amends for the loss of an immortal soul.
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5. What doth he gain that gaineth a momentany thi•g by the loss of an etern•l commodity? ••l the ga•• you can compass by your labour and diligence, is but for a moment:
5. What does he gain that gains a momentany thi•g by the loss of an etern•l commodity? ••l the ga•• you can compass by your labour and diligence, is but for a moment:
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it is but while you live you shall enjoy it; your life is short, your life is uncertain:
it is but while you live you shall enjoy it; your life is short, your life is uncertain:
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this night, this hour they may require thy soul:
this night, this hour they may require thy soul:
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but admit you should lengthen out your dayes to a thousand years, yet a thousand years is but one day;
but admit you should lengthen out your days to a thousand Years, yet a thousand Years is but one day;
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that space of time is not so much, if compared to eternity: it is but one hour, yea less, it is but a moment:
that Molle of time is not so much, if compared to eternity: it is but one hour, yea less, it is but a moment:
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yea less, it is but a small moment; yea it is nothing to eternity:
yea less, it is but a small moment; yea it is nothing to eternity:
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but the gain of thy soul is eternal gain, it runs parallel to eternity, lasting as long as heaven lasteth:
but the gain of thy soul is Eternal gain, it runs parallel to eternity, lasting as long as heaven lasteth:
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Doth that man gain any thing, that gaineth momentany things, & loseth things eternal?
Does that man gain any thing, that gains momentany things, & loses things Eternal?
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6. What comparison is there in that gain which a man must part with, and shall be separated from, (though he do his utmost to keep it) and that gain which a man shall never part from;
6. What comparison is there in that gain which a man must part with, and shall be separated from, (though he do his utmost to keep it) and that gain which a man shall never part from;
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and let men, the world, sin and Devils, and all things do their worst, yet they shall never be able to separate a man from this gain,
and let men, the world, since and Devils, and all things do their worst, yet they shall never be able to separate a man from this gain,
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neither here nor hereafter? Labour to gain as much as you can in this world,
neither Here nor hereafter? Labour to gain as much as you can in this world,
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yet part you must, and shall with all your gain: you shall carry nothing out of the world with you:
yet part you must, and shall with all your gain: you shall carry nothing out of the world with you:
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If when a man dies, and goes out of the world, his gains did go with him:
If when a man die, and Goes out of the world, his gains did go with him:
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if when they required the soul of the rich fool, they also did require his goods to go with him,
if when they required the soul of the rich fool, they also did require his goods to go with him,
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and his soul should enjoy his goods, ease, pleasure, honour in another world, there were some profit in gaining the goods of the world, though the soul be lost:
and his soul should enjoy his goods, ease, pleasure, honour in Another world, there were Some profit in gaining the goods of the world, though the soul be lost:
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but now seeing when a man goeth out of the world, his gains stay behind with him, not one penny of money,
but now seeing when a man Goes out of the world, his gains stay behind with him, not one penny of money,
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or foot of Land, or Degree of Honour goes along with him, what doth he gain? but now the gain of the soul goes along with a man into the world to come;
or foot of Land, or Degree of Honour Goes along with him, what does he gain? but now the gain of the soul Goes along with a man into the world to come;
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this lives and dies and remains with him to eternity:
this lives and die and remains with him to eternity:
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the worldly gainer when he dies, cries out, Now I lose all, and part with all;
the worldly gainer when he die, cries out, Now I loose all, and part with all;
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but the soul-gainer saith, Now I gain, and shall possess all things. 7. Consider, For what use the gain of the one and of the other is:
but the soul-gainer Says, Now I gain, and shall possess all things. 7. Consider, For what use the gain of the one and of the other is:
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you shall see that he gains nothing that gaineth the world with the loss of his soul:
you shall see that he gains nothing that gains the world with the loss of his soul:
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when a man hath gained the whole world, what doth it serve for? only for the back to cloathe it gorgeously,
when a man hath gained the Whole world, what does it serve for? only for the back to cloth it gorgeously,
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and the belly to feed it delicately:
and the belly to feed it delicately:
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If there were many worlds for a man to gain, yet he hath but one back and belly to cloath, and feed for a while;
If there were many world's for a man to gain, yet he hath but one back and belly to cloth, and feed for a while;
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and further, he that gaineth all, can use them no more then to see them with his eyes,
and further, he that gains all, can use them no more then to see them with his eyes,
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and keep them in his hands tiil he dies: this is the utmost gain of the greatest gainer in the world:
and keep them in his hands tiil he die: this is the utmost gain of the greatest gainer in the world:
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But now the gain of the soul is for higher and more noble and everlasting use:
But now the gain of the soul is for higher and more noble and everlasting use:
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the soul is to enjoy God and heaven, and God and heaven are to enjoy the soul:
the soul is to enjoy God and heaven, and God and heaven Are to enjoy the soul:
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the soul will make use of God for unspeakable and eternal happiness, and God will make use of the soul that is gained to him to praise and serve him eternally. 8. Consider these two particulars.
the soul will make use of God for unspeakable and Eternal happiness, and God will make use of the soul that is gained to him to praise and serve him eternally. 8. Consider these two particulars.
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1. That man is no gainer at last, that shall repent of his gain that he hath gotten:
1. That man is no gainer At last, that shall Repent of his gain that he hath got:
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ye that are greedy of this worlds gain, labour tooth and nail for it; spend your time, strength and life for the gaining it:
you that Are greedy of this world's gain, labour tooth and nail for it; spend your time, strength and life for the gaining it:
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let it be unto thee according to the desire of thy covetous and worldly heart;
let it be unto thee according to the desire of thy covetous and worldly heart;
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yet know that a little before thy death, or within a few hours after thy death, thou shalt repent of all thy labour and gains:
yet know that a little before thy death, or within a few hours After thy death, thou shalt Repent of all thy labour and gains:
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Oh that I had been the most wretched beggar in the world! Oh that I had been godly!
O that I had been the most wretched beggar in the world! O that I had been godly!
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cursed be the day of my birth! O that I had never been born! Oh cursed be all my labour and industry for the World! Oh ungainful gain!
cursed be the day of my birth! O that I had never been born! O cursed be all my labour and industry for the World! O ungainful gain!
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But now, if thou gainest thy soul, thou shalt take everlasting joy in the gain of thy soul,
But now, if thou gainest thy soul, thou shalt take everlasting joy in the gain of thy soul,
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and wilt never repent of thy religious diligence in holy duties and works of salvation:
and wilt never Repent of thy religious diligence in holy duties and works of salvation:
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were i• possible for heavenly souls to grieve, they would repent that they did not do more service for God,
were i• possible for heavenly Souls to grieve, they would Repent that they did not do more service for God,
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and give more diligence in working out their eternal salvation: the rich fool repenteth in hell torments, and poor Lazarus rejoyceth in heaven.
and give more diligence in working out their Eternal salvation: the rich fool Repenteth in hell torments, and poor Lazarus Rejoiceth in heaven.
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2. Consider, How all the gain of th• world will serve only to aggravate you punishment and torment in hell;
2. Consider, How all the gain of th• world will serve only to aggravate you punishment and torment in hell;
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the mor• your gain, the more will your tormen• be; God will deal unto thy soul doub• according to thy gain.
the mor• your gain, the more will your tormen• be; God will deal unto thy soul doub• according to thy gain.
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Jam. 5.1, 2, 3 Go to now ye rich men, weep and howl fo• your miseries that shall come upon you:
Jam. 5.1, 2, 3 Go to now you rich men, weep and howl fo• your misery's that shall come upon you:
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Y• are merry and frollick now, and drea• of nothing but of golden dayes, witho• the thought of any misery to come upo• you;
Y• Are merry and frolic now, and drea• of nothing but of golden days, witho• the Thought of any misery to come upo• you;
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but ye shall shortly weep and ho• with damned Devils. Your riches are co•rupted, your garments are moth eaten, yo• gold and silver is cankered:
but you shall shortly weep and ho• with damned Devils. Your riches Are co•rupted, your garments Are moth eaten, yo• gold and silver is cankered:
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as wh• should say, What is now become of • your gains? Tis all come to nothing, yo• gold and silver is cankered ▪ the rust • them shall be a witness against you,
as wh• should say, What is now become of • your gains? This all come to nothing, yo• gold and silver is cankered ▪ the rust • them shall be a witness against you,
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and shall eat your flesh with fire:
and shall eat your Flesh with fire:
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ye have heaped up treasures for the last day, all your gain will witness against you:
you have heaped up treasures for the last day, all your gain will witness against you:
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all your unjust gains, and deceitful bargains will rise up in judgment against you; they will gnaw you like fire, and torment you like fire:
all your unjust gains, and deceitful bargains will rise up in judgement against you; they will gnaw you like fire, and torment you like fire:
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you do but treasure up wrath against the day of wrath:
you do but treasure up wrath against the day of wrath:
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so much mony as you hoard up, so much wrath you hoard up for your souls:
so much money as you hoard up, so much wrath you hoard up for your Souls:
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consider all these things, and then judge whether he be a gainer that wins the world with the loss of his soul.
Consider all these things, and then judge whither he be a gainer that wins the world with the loss of his soul.
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none to speak of, it is so little in the best. 2. Absolutely, none at all,
none to speak of, it is so little in the best. 2. Absolutely, none At all,
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None ] is taken either comparatively, or absolutely. 1. Comparatively, as who should say;None ] is taken either comparatively, or absolutely. 1. Comparatively, as who should say;
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where God gives means of repentance and faith, there not repenting, not believing, not obeying, is Gods not finding fruit. He found none.
where God gives means of Repentance and faith, there not repenting, not believing, not obeying, is God's not finding fruit. He found none.
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and his finding no fruit, is mens not doing what God requireth and approveth of:
and his finding no fruit, is men's not doing what God requires and approveth of:
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so God expects to gather fruit from them whom he planteth, and bestoweth on them all means which tend to make them fruitful in every good work;
so God expects to gather fruit from them whom he plants, and bestoweth on them all means which tend to make them fruitful in every good work;
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THE words being a Parable, are spoken of God after the manner of men, who alwayes seek fruit where they plant, plough, and sow seed;
THE words being a Parable, Are spoken of God After the manner of men, who always seek fruit where they plant, plough, and sow seed;
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CHAP. VII.
CHAP. VII.
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as very Infidels and Atheists as the most barbarous Indians and Cannibals in any part of the world.
as very Infidels and Atheists as the most barbarous Indians and Cannibals in any part of the world.
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They are as prophane, ignorant, ungodly persons, as those men are on whom God bestoweth no converting means:
They Are as profane, ignorant, ungodly Persons, as those men Are on whom God bestoweth no converting means:
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or as the figg tree which our Saviour cursed, that withered all over from top to root.
or as the fig tree which our Saviour cursed, that withered all over from top to root.
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neither bark, nor leaf, nor fruit;
neither bark, nor leaf, nor fruit;
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Many men stand in the Lords Vineyard, like May-poles in a street, haveing neither root nor sap,
Many men stand in the lords Vineyard, like Maypoles in a street, having neither root nor sap,
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he finds no repentance, no faith, no holiness, no sobriety, no temperance, no godliness, no knowledge of God, no fear of God.
he finds no Repentance, no faith, no holiness, no sobriety, no temperance, no godliness, no knowledge of God, no Fear of God.
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Where much is expected, there none is gathered; Where much is expected, there none is gathered;
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so it is here, because he threatens to cut it down. God oftentimes finds no fruit on them from whom he expects so much.
so it is Here, Because he threatens to Cut it down. God oftentimes finds no fruit on them from whom he expects so much.
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he shall have the glory he expecteth and laboureth for.
he shall have the glory he Expects and Laboureth for.
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Because they are the men that put a just and true value on Christ and Heaven;
Because they Are the men that put a just and true valve on christ and Heaven;
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they esteem them above a thousand worlds, that they are worthy of all doing and suffering for the obtaining of them.
they esteem them above a thousand world's, that they Are worthy of all doing and suffering for the obtaining of them.
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All men say that Christ and Heaven is worth the having, but they do but say so, and not judge so;
All men say that christ and Heaven is worth the having, but they do but say so, and not judge so;
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if they indeed value Christ and Heaven, they would be more eager and earnest after them, then they are;
if they indeed valve christ and Heaven, they would be more eager and earnest After them, then they Are;
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they would like hungry men break through stone-walls, break through all difficulties, but they would draw waters out of the fountain of salvation:
they would like hungry men break through stonewalls, break through all difficulties, but they would draw waters out of the fountain of salvation:
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he that valueth Christ and Heaven more than others do, will do more for Christ and Heaven than others;
he that valueth christ and Heaven more than Others do, will do more for christ and Heaven than Others;
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Christ will have men know and judge, that he is worth the having, and that Heaven is exceeding worthy of all our labour and diligence:
christ will have men know and judge, that he is worth the having, and that Heaven is exceeding worthy of all our labour and diligence:
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such as thus value Christ and Heaven, and accordingly labour to obtain them, their violence shall not be in vain:
such as thus valve christ and Heaven, and accordingly labour to obtain them, their violence shall not be in vain:
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Heaven shall be the reward of holy violence.
Heaven shall be the reward of holy violence.
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Because they are the men who come up to Gods terms, upon which he offers Christ and Heaven;
Because they Are the men who come up to God's terms, upon which he offers christ and Heaven;
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the promises of Christ and Heaven are made to them that hunger and thirst, that are heavy laden, that mourn, that give diligence, that strive, that press into Heaven, that suffer for righteousness;
the promises of christ and Heaven Are made to them that hunger and thirst, that Are heavy laden, that mourn, that give diligence, that strive, that press into Heaven, that suffer for righteousness;
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he that cometh up to these terms, shall have Christ and Heaven: God will make good his word of promise.
he that comes up to these terms, shall have christ and Heaven: God will make good his word of promise.
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It is observable, what connexion is in Luk. 16.16, 17. Since that time the Kingdom of God is Preached, every man presseth into it:
It is observable, what connexion is in Luk. 16.16, 17. Since that time the Kingdom of God is Preached, every man Presseth into it:
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and it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away, then one title of the Law to fail: press thou therefore into Heaven;
and it is Easier for heaven and earth to pass away, then one title of the Law to fail: press thou Therefore into Heaven;
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sooner Heaven shall be no Heaven, than the promise shall fail such as p•ess into it.
sooner Heaven shall be no Heaven, than the promise shall fail such as p•ess into it.
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Because they adventure all for the gaining of heaven, therefore they shall have it:
Because they adventure all for the gaining of heaven, Therefore they shall have it:
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they labour for heaven, therefore they shall obtain, they suffer all for Heaven, it shall be their reward:
they labour for heaven, Therefore they shall obtain, they suffer all for Heaven, it shall be their reward:
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they will be Godly, their hearts are set upon Christ and Heaven, they make them their only design, their unum necessarium, their one thing necessary:
they will be Godly, their hearts Are Set upon christ and Heaven, they make them their only Design, their Unum Necessary, their one thing necessary:
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they will have Christ, and will have no nay, they will not be put off: therefore Christ will bestow himself, and what he hath upon such importunate wooers:
they will have christ, and will have no nay, they will not be put off: Therefore christ will bestow himself, and what he hath upon such importunate wooers:
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they love Christs above all things, therefore they are worthy of him, Matth. 10.37. they are not worthy by any merit:
they love Christ above all things, Therefore they Are worthy of him, Matthew 10.37. they Are not worthy by any merit:
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for so even Angels are not worthy of Heaven: but they are worthy, that is, they are fit for Christ and Heaven.
for so even Angels Are not worthy of Heaven: but they Are worthy, that is, they Are fit for christ and Heaven.
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Here is great difference between worldly things and Heaven: Men may labour and expect them, but their expectations may fail them;
Here is great difference between worldly things and Heaven: Men may labour and expect them, but their Expectations may fail them;
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but in Heavenly things not so; mans labour, hopes and expectations shall never make him ashamed;
but in Heavenly things not so; men labour, hope's and Expectations shall never make him ashamed;
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CHAP. VII. The reasons why the Violent shall take Christ and Heaven. THE Reasons why Christ and Heaven shall be taken by the Violent;CHAP. VII. The Reasons why the Violent shall take christ and Heaven. THE Reasons why christ and Heaven shall be taken by the Violent;
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2. Because godly persons are in cov•nant with God; all the promises are th• particular branches of the covenant;
2. Because godly Persons Are in cov•nant with God; all the promises Are th• particular branches of the Covenant;
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withou• Christ, without all promises, interest i• promises is grounded on our union t• Christ, and communion with Christ Christless men must not expect the performance of any promise.
withou• christ, without all promises, Interest i• promises is grounded on our Union t• christ, and communion with christ Christless men must not expect the performance of any promise.
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when Moses asked of God, If th• people ask me what is thy name, what shall I say unto them? God bade him tell them, I Am hath sent me to you.
when Moses asked of God, If th• people ask me what is thy name, what shall I say unto them? God bade him tell them, I Am hath sent me to you.
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I am all things which you need, which you desire. I am houses, lands, honours, I am grace, glory, every good thing.
I am all things which you need, which you desire. I am houses, Lands, honours, I am grace, glory, every good thing.
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3. Because Godliness is the condition of the covenant, therefore all promises belong to it:
3. Because Godliness is the condition of the Covenant, Therefore all promises belong to it:
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for what is Godliness but faith, repentance, new obedience, the fear of God, holiness of life, which are the terms and conditions of all the promises in the whole Scripture? and all Godly men do in some measure come up to the conditions of the promises,
for what is Godliness but faith, Repentance, new Obedience, the Fear of God, holiness of life, which Are the terms and conditions of all the promises in the Whole Scripture? and all Godly men do in Some measure come up to the conditions of the promises,
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and can claim the promises for their inheritance.
and can claim the promises for their inheritance.
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The promises are in him yea for truth: they are in him Amen for performance; no Christ, no promises;
The promises Are in him yea for truth: they Are in him Amen for performance; no christ, no promises;
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for all the promises of God are in him yea, and in him amen, because in the New covenant God neither makes nor fulfills any promise but in Christ, through Christ, and for Christ.
for all the promises of God Are in him yea, and in him Amen, Because in the New Covenant God neither makes nor fulfils any promise but in christ, through christ, and for christ.
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the promises as Aarons oyntment run down from him to all his members: 2 Cor. 1.20.
the promises as Aaron's ointment run down from him to all his members: 2 Cor. 1.20.
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to him as the Head, therefore to his members;
to him as the Head, Therefore to his members;
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for all promises are made to Christ, and in him to us: they were made to him as the common Head and root of the elect;
for all promises Are made to christ, and in him to us: they were made to him as the Common Head and root of the elect;
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Reas. 1. Because they belong to Christ; wherefore all promises belong to the Godly: all things are yours, saith the Apostle, because ye are Christs, and Christ is Gods: Reas. 1. Because they belong to christ; Wherefore all promises belong to the Godly: all things Are yours, Says the Apostle, Because you Are Christ, and christ is God's:
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CHAP. VIII. The Reasons of the point. I Shall now give you the reasons why all promises belong to the godly.CHAP. VIII. The Reasons of the point. I Shall now give you the Reasons why all promises belong to the godly.
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I will be thy God to pr•vide all necessaries: It is a notable observat•on which a good Divine made of the nam• of God,
I will be thy God to pr•vide all necessaries: It is a notable observat•on which a good Divine made of the nam• of God,
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I will • thy God, that is, I will be thy pardoni• God, reconciled God, sanctifying Go• and saving God;I will • thy God, that is, I will be thy pardoni• God, reconciled God, sanctifying Go• and Saving God;
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and like a ri• treasury containeth all things.
and like a ri• treasury Containeth all things.
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that man wi• whom God makes an everlasting covenan• to him all the particular grants in that c•venant are made The grand promise the covenant is, I will be thy God, whic• like the sea holds all in it,
that man wi• whom God makes an everlasting covenan• to him all the particular grants in that c•venant Are made The grand promise the Covenant is, I will be thy God, whic• like the sea holds all in it,
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in it as in humane sales, to who• the lease is made, all the particulars co•tained therein are made to him also: tis between God and man;
in it as in humane sales, to who• the lease is made, all the particulars co•tained therein Are made to him also: this between God and man;
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the• are the rivulets and streams flowing out • the covenant; it is the Grand Charter comprehending within it all the particul• Grants:
the• Are the rivulets and streams flowing out • the Covenant; it is the Grand Charter comprehending within it all the particul• Grants:
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un just gain doth not only bring a curse upon a mans estate, but also destruction on his soul:
un just gain does not only bring a curse upon a men estate, but also destruction on his soul:
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CHAP. VIII. BUt here it may be said;
CHAP. VIII. BUt Here it may be said;
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May not a Christian labour for gain? cannot a man gain the world, and gain his soul? May not a Christian labour for gain? cannot a man gain the world, and gain his soul?
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There is no need to quicken men to labour for gain: We have all experience, how men have insatiable desires of worldly gain;
There is no need to quicken men to labour for gain: We have all experience, how men have insatiable Desires of worldly gain;
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there is more need to limit men in their desires and labours for the things of the world.
there is more need to limit men in their Desires and labours for the things of the world.
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I shall therefore lay down these particulars.
I shall Therefore lay down these particulars.
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1. We must labour, and may employ our heads and hands to procure the things of this life:
1. We must labour, and may employ our Heads and hands to procure the things of this life:
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diligence in our particular Callings, is serving of God: idlenesse is a sin, and a root of more sins:
diligence in our particular Callings, is serving of God: idleness is a since, and a root of more Sins:
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God would have Adam labour in the state of Innocency: Paradise was not only a Garden of delight for Adam to take his pleasure in,
God would have Adam labour in the state of Innocency: Paradise was not only a Garden of delight for Adam to take his pleasure in,
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but of labour also to employ himself therein.
but of labour also to employ himself therein.
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2. We may receive the gain of the world, as the blessing of diligence in our Callings,
2. We may receive the gain of the world, as the blessing of diligence in our Callings,
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and as precious fruit dropping from the promises of the things of this life: Abraham 's riches did not hinder the salvation of his soul.
and as precious fruit dropping from the promises of the things of this life: Abraham is riches did not hinder the salvation of his soul.
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3. Though we may receive the gain of the world, and have an eye to it,
3. Though we may receive the gain of the world, and have an eye to it,
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yet it is not the thing we must chiefly respect;
yet it is not the thing we must chiefly respect;
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the gain that must be in our eye, thoughts, indeavours, desires, must be the salvation of our souls.
the gain that must be in our eye, thoughts, endeavours, Desires, must be the salvation of our Souls.
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This is the undoing of many souls, that men have an eye more to the gain of the world,
This is the undoing of many Souls, that men have an eye more to the gain of the world,
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than to the saving of their souls; and look wholly after outward gain, and never look after the salvation of their souls.
than to the Saving of their Souls; and look wholly After outward gain, and never look After the salvation of their Souls.
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4. In labouring for worldly gain, let your moderation be known to all men; immoderate desires and labours after outward gain are the ruine of precious souls;
4. In labouring for worldly gain, let your moderation be known to all men; immoderate Desires and labours After outward gain Are the ruin of precious Souls;
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when men have so much businesse in the world, that they will spare no time to save their souls,
when men have so much business in the world, that they will spare no time to save their Souls,
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and think that time lost that is spent in soul-work:
and think that time lost that is spent in Soul-work:
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when men drown themselves in the cares of the world, and in worldly labours, they drown their souls in perdition and destruction.
when men drown themselves in the Cares of the world, and in worldly labours, they drown their Souls in perdition and destruction.
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5. You may labour for worldly gain, but yet in subordination to the gain of the soul;
5. You may labour for worldly gain, but yet in subordination to the gain of the soul;
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first, seek the salvation of your souls, then gain:
First, seek the salvation of your Souls, then gain:
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but men put off the great work of salvation to the last, and so lose their souls;
but men put off the great work of salvation to the last, and so loose their Souls;
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as the foolish Virgins put off seeking Oyl to the last, and so lost their souls.
as the foolish Virgins put off seeking Oil to the last, and so lost their Souls.
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6. Look that what you gain be justly gotten:
6. Look that what you gain be justly got:
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What shall it profit a man, if he gain much by iniquity, and damn his soul? Men are not damned for gaining, but for gaining profits unjustly;
What shall it profit a man, if he gain much by iniquity, and damn his soul? Men Are not damned for gaining, but for gaining profits unjustly;
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their M•mmon is the Mammon of in•quity. 7. If gain flow in upon you, beware of setting your hearts on it:
their M•mmon is the Mammon of in•quity. 7. If gain flow in upon you, beware of setting your hearts on it:
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Love not the world, nor the things of the world, 1 John 2.15. Men may have them, but must not love them:Love not the world, nor the things of the world, 1 John 2.15. Men may have them, but must not love them:
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it is NONLATINALPHABET, the giving up of our affections to the world, is enmity against God. James 4.4. no men more averse from Religion than worldly men:
it is, the giving up of our affections to the world, is enmity against God. James 4.4. no men more averse from Religion than worldly men:
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where the love of the world prevails, all love to Gods and mens own souls abates in them.
where the love of the world prevails, all love to God's and men's own Souls abates in them.
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8. We must so enjoy the gain of the world, that if Christ and his Gospel call us to deny, to forsake it, we must be willing to cast all away, and to cleave to Christ:
8. We must so enjoy the gain of the world, that if christ and his Gospel call us to deny, to forsake it, we must be willing to cast all away, and to cleave to christ:
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if we gain, and keep the whole world, and reject Christ, his Gospel, and a good conscience, we shall be no gainers at last:
if we gain, and keep the Whole world, and reject christ, his Gospel, and a good conscience, we shall be no gainers At last:
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sometimes Christ and the world, the Gospel and the world, a good conscience and the world cometh in competition;
sometime christ and the world, the Gospel and the world, a good conscience and the world comes in competition;
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to gain the world in such a juncture of time, may prove the loss of your immortal souls:
to gain the world in such a juncture of time, may prove the loss of your immortal Souls:
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of such, this in my Text is principally spoken; What shall it profit a man, &c.
of such, this in my Text is principally spoken; What shall it profit a man, etc.
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profession of p•ety without godliness is nothing but the wild grapes of hypocrisie, which the soul of God abhorreth;
profession of p•ety without godliness is nothing but the wild grapes of hypocrisy, which the soul of God abhorreth;
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CHAP. VIII.
CHAP. VIII.
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IN handling this Doctrine, I shall first lay down some Propositions by way of Explication, that none may deceive themselves, thinking they bear fruit,
IN handling this Doctrine, I shall First lay down Some Propositions by Way of Explication, that none may deceive themselves, thinking they bear fruit,
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when indeed they bring forth no fruit at all: then I shall shew the causes of this unfruitfulness, why God finds none in them.
when indeed they bring forth no fruit At all: then I shall show the Causes of this unfruitfulness, why God finds none in them.
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The first Proposition is, that God accounteth nothing to be fruit, but what is true, right and good;
The First Proposition is, that God accounteth nothing to be fruit, but what is true, right and good;
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it must be true faith, true repentance, true holiness; if thy faith be not saving faith, it is no faith;
it must be true faith, true Repentance, true holiness; if thy faith be not Saving faith, it is no faith;
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if thy repentance be not godly, it is not repentance:
if thy Repentance be not godly, it is not Repentance:
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if thy love be not unfeigned, and thy obedience be not sincere, it is not the fruit of love nor of obedience;
if thy love be not unfeigned, and thy Obedience be not sincere, it is not the fruit of love nor of Obedience;
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if those graces thou thinkest thy self to have, be not the noble and the royal off-spring of the Spirit of God in thee, thy graces are not graces.
if those graces thou Thinkest thy self to have, be not the noble and the royal offspring of the Spirit of God in thee, thy graces Are not graces.
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Thy temperance, thy sobriety, thy bounty and charity to the poor, if they proceed not from the spirit of regeneration, is no fruit at all;
Thy temperance, thy sobriety, thy bounty and charity to the poor, if they proceed not from the Spirit of regeneration, is no fruit At all;
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they are but the Apples of Sodom, beautiful to the eye, but all rottenness within; all the good that grows on an unregenerate man, Austin called splendida peccata, glittering sins.
they Are but the Apples of Sodom, beautiful to the eye, but all rottenness within; all the good that grows on an unregenerate man, Austin called splendida Peccata, glittering Sins.
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Hence it is that the Scripture calls upon us to bring forth fruits meet for repentance;
Hence it is that the Scripture calls upon us to bring forth fruits meet for Repentance;
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that is, they must be agreeable to true saving repentance; otherwise they are none at all in Gods account:
that is, they must be agreeable to true Saving Repentance; otherwise they Are none At all in God's account:
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God finds no fruit, where he finds no truth of grace. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit saith our Saviour;
God finds no fruit, where he finds no truth of grace. Every tree that brings not forth good fruit Says our Saviour;
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our fruit must be good, pleasing, grateful to God, or else it is no fruit; wild grapes are no fruit at all.
our fruit must be good, pleasing, grateful to God, or Else it is no fruit; wild grapes Are no fruit At all.
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It is fruit God seeks for: it is not leaves, blossoms, buds; these are not fruit:
It is fruit God seeks for: it is not leaves, blossoms, buds; these Are not fruit:
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God may find these things where he finds no fruit at all.
God may find these things where he finds no fruit At all.
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1. What if God findeth the green and broad leaves of Christian profession on thee? it is nothing:
1. What if God finds the green and broad leaves of Christian profession on thee? it is nothing:
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he comes and seeks for the very knowledge of God; they have not the knowledge of God:
he comes and seeks for the very knowledge of God; they have not the knowledge of God:
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how many are there who bear the excellent name of a Christian, yet nothing of Christianity is found in them!
how many Are there who bear the excellent name of a Christian, yet nothing of Christianity is found in them!
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he cometh to some, and seeks for the leaves of profession on them, and findeth scarce any leaves on them:
he comes to Some, and seeks for the leaves of profession on them, and finds scarce any leaves on them:
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There are very many on whom God finds none of these things;
There Are very many on whom God finds none of these things;
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and if God will do this to these green trees, what will he do to the dry trees?
and if God will do this to these green trees, what will he do to the dry trees?
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God will not be put off with leaves and blossoms: Oh it is pitty that such men should be fuel for the fire of hell, yet they shall be:
God will not be put off with leaves and blossoms: O it is pity that such men should be fuel for the fire of hell, yet they shall be:
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for we must bring forth that very fruit which God requireth, or we bear not at all.
for we must bring forth that very fruit which God requires, or we bear not At all.
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but many bring forth leaves without fruit.
but many bring forth leaves without fruit.
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4. What if God find on men some good desires, motions, purposes, some affections to godliness? if these grow not into act, God finds no fruit on such:
4. What if God find on men Some good Desires, motions, Purposes, Some affections to godliness? if these grow not into act, God finds no fruit on such:
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good affections may be called buds, but buds are no fruits:
good affections may be called buds, but buds Are no fruits:
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in nature we find many trees abound with buds in the spring time, yet bring forth no fruit at all in the time of fruit-bearing:
in nature we find many trees abound with buds in the spring time, yet bring forth no fruit At all in the time of Fruit bearing:
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yet if God finds no faith in his heart, no sound repentance, no sincere obedience, this man is a barren figg-tree in the Lords Vineyard, whom he will cut down;
yet if God finds no faith in his heart, no found Repentance, no sincere Obedience, this man is a barren Fig tree in the lords Vineyard, whom he will Cut down;
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he bears leaves of profession, blossoms of external righteousness, and is full of good affections: as in nature, fruit hearing Trees bear all these;
he bears leaves of profession, blossoms of external righteousness, and is full of good affections: as in nature, fruit hearing Trees bear all these;
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but they die, and come to nothing: God finds no fruit on them. 5. Admit God cometh, and findeth all these growing on a man;
but they die, and come to nothing: God finds no fruit on them. 5. Admit God comes, and finds all these growing on a man;
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even so it is with many men, they may abound with good motions, good affections, good purposes,
even so it is with many men, they may abound with good motions, good affections, good Purposes,
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buds are frequently nipt with the frost, and so die;
buds Are frequently nipped with the frost, and so die;
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no man counteth that a fruitful tree, that beareth leaves only.
no man counteth that a fruitful tree, that bears leaves only.
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2. What if God find on thee the fair blossoms of external righteousness without inward holiness? it is no fruit in Gods account;
2. What if God find on thee the fair blossoms of external righteousness without inward holiness? it is no fruit in God's account;
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the Pharisees brought forth such blossoms, yet saith John to them, bring forth fruits meet for repentance; God expects better fruit:
the Pharisees brought forth such blossoms, yet Says John to them, bring forth fruits meet for Repentance; God expects better fruit:
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see we not in nature, that many trees bring forth blossoms, yet bring no fruit at all?
see we not in nature, that many trees bring forth blossoms, yet bring no fruit At all?
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3. Again, What if God findeth the fruits of religious duties? yet without faith and holiness this is no fruit in Gods account.
3. Again, What if God finds the fruits of religious duties? yet without faith and holiness this is no fruit in God's account.
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A man full of religious duties without true grace, is a figg-tree full of leaves, without fruit.
A man full of religious duties without true grace, is a Fig tree full of leaves, without fruit.
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Albeit it be most true, that he that brings forth true grace, aboundeth in all religious duties, there is no tree that bringeth forth fruit without leaves,
Albeit it be most true, that he that brings forth true grace, Aboundeth in all religious duties, there is no tree that brings forth fruit without leaves,
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and their fearful end is to be burnt in Hell.
and their fearful end is to be burned in Hell.
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but their own wilful and obstinate wickedness hath turned them into briars and thorns, who are nigh unto cursing,
but their own wilful and obstinate wickedness hath turned them into briers and thorns, who Are High unto cursing,
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Consider them as planted by God in his Church, they are figg-trees;
Consider them as planted by God in his Church, they Are figtrees;
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they resolve to be wicked, and set repentance and holiness at defiance: Oh what a change doth wickedness work in men!
they resolve to be wicked, and Set Repentance and holiness At defiance: O what a change does wickedness work in men!
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so the practical Atheist saith in his heart, God shall find no other fruit on me but drunkenness and swearing;
so the practical Atheist Says in his heart, God shall find no other fruit on me but Drunkenness and swearing;
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As the speculative Atheist saith in his heart, there is no God;
As the speculative Atheist Says in his heart, there is no God;
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they do and will swear, notwithstanding all the powerful means used to make them bring forth better fruit.
they do and will swear, notwithstanding all the powerful means used to make them bring forth better fruit.
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They are drunkarns, and so they will be;
They Are drunkarns, and so they will be;
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so there are too many among us, the more they are threatned, reproved, exhorted, and pressed to leave those abominable vices, the more abounding they are in those Sodomitical fruits;
so there Are too many among us, the more they Are threatened, reproved, exhorted, and pressed to leave those abominable vices, the more abounding they Are in those Sodomitical fruits;
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yet as they say of some trees, the more they are beaten, the more fruitful they are:
yet as they say of Some trees, the more they Are beaten, the more fruitful they Are:
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Yea, though God useth all means to beat down this cursed fruit by his threatnings and judgements;
Yea, though God uses all means to beatrice down this cursed fruit by his threatenings and Judgments;
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Behold he finds drunkenness, swearing, fornication, adultery, all manner of open and notorious vices, fruits which can please none but Devils.
Behold he finds Drunkenness, swearing, fornication, adultery, all manner of open and notorious vices, fruits which can please none but Devils.
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behold stinking grapes, which stink in the nostrils of God, men and Angels; yea stink in the nostrils of a civilized Pagan:
behold stinking grapes, which stink in the nostrils of God, men and Angels; yea stink in the nostrils of a civilized Pagan:
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but it is much the worse, when he finds on them such fruit as his soul loatheth and abhorreth, Isaiah 5.4. He looketh for grapes, but behold wild grapes:
but it is much the Worse, when he finds on them such fruit as his soul Loathes and abhorreth, Isaiah 5.4. He looks for grapes, but behold wild grapes:
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It is grievous when he comes, and seeks but finds no fruit that pleaseth him:
It is grievous when he comes, and seeks but finds no fruit that Pleases him:
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yea not so much as any love and delight in any thing, way, or person that is holy.
yea not so much as any love and delight in any thing, Way, or person that is holy.
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he finds not a good purpose in them, no love to holiness, no desires after it,
he finds not a good purpose in them, no love to holiness, no Desires After it,
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civil righteousness and common honesty grow but here and there on some professing Christians. He comes and seeks for some good purposes, dispositions, and affections in them;
civil righteousness and Common honesty grow but Here and there on Some professing Christians. He comes and seeks for Some good Purposes, dispositions, and affections in them;
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he cometh and seeketh for morality and civility on them; he finds not the fruit growing on them:
he comes and seeks for morality and civility on them; he finds not the fruit growing on them:
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they are as barren in duty, as if they never were taught what duties God requireth;
they Are as barren in duty, as if they never were taught what duties God requires;
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many there are that know not how to pray;
many there Are that know not how to pray;
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he comes and seeks for duties in them, he finds not so much as praying or reading among them:
he comes and seeks for duties in them, he finds not so much as praying or reading among them:
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it is hearing earnestly, praying fervently and believingly, and a doing what we do for God with all our strength and with all our might;
it is hearing earnestly, praying fervently and believingly, and a doing what we do for God with all our strength and with all our might;
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thy form•lity w•ll not bring thee to Heaven: thou shalt never win Christ with a few formal performances;
thy form•lity w•ll not bring thee to Heaven: thou shalt never win christ with a few formal performances;
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Oh thou who art a lazy and formal Christ an, this is sad Doctrine for thee;
O thou who art a lazy and formal christ nias, this is sad Doctrine for thee;
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it is not only a praying for holiness, but a striving and following after holiness more and more.
it is not only a praying for holiness, but a striving and following After holiness more and more.
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it is not a lazy, idle, and fruitless profession;
it is not a lazy, idle, and fruitless profession;
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it is a stout resisting of sin, as well as a praying against sin:
it is a stout resisting of since, as well as a praying against since:
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it consisteth not in formal performances, or (to use the words and thoughts of too many) it consisteth not in a moderate profession, which is nothing else but an outward and negligent course in duty:
it Consisteth not in formal performances, or (to use the words and thoughts of too many) it Consisteth not in a moderate profession, which is nothing Else but an outward and negligent course in duty:
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no! that Godliness that must bring us to Heaven is an earnest, eager, violent profession, a violent performing of duties;
no! that Godliness that must bring us to Heaven is an earnest, eager, violent profession, a violent performing of duties;
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it is striving and wrestling with God, as Jacob did: it is contending and striving against sin;
it is striving and wrestling with God, as Jacob did: it is contending and striving against since;
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it is an earnest striving to be more and more godly;
it is an earnest striving to be more and more godly;
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CHAP. VIII. THis may inform us, that Godliness which shall bring men to Heaven, is not a course of formality and ease;
CHAP. VIII. THis may inform us, that Godliness which shall bring men to Heaven, is not a course of formality and ease;
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and that God will break the neck of the soul of the dull and lazy Christian.
and that God will break the neck of the soul of the dull and lazy Christian.
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the signification of that command is to shew how God abhorreth slothful, sluggish and l•zy servants,
the signification of that command is to show how God abhorreth slothful, sluggish and l•zy Servants,
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the reason of the command is taken from the nature of the beast: it is a dull and slow creature:
the reason of the command is taken from the nature of the beast: it is a dull and slow creature:
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God in the Levitical Law ordained, that the neck of the consecrated Ass should be broken;
God in the Levitical Law ordained, that the neck of the consecrated Ass should be broken;
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we say, Soft and fair will go far; it is not true in our journey to He•ven.
we say, Soft and fair will go Far; it is not true in our journey to He•ven.
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no greater security then the word of a God who cannot lye, who will not deceive, who can and will effect what his mouth hath spoken, this sure word given to us is the ground of our faith, hope, expectation, confidence.
no greater security then the word of a God who cannot lie, who will not deceive, who can and will Effect what his Mouth hath spoken, this sure word given to us is the ground of our faith, hope, expectation, confidence.
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A godly man may boldly say, I shall have the things of this life, God hath given his word that I shall have them:
A godly man may boldly say, I shall have the things of this life, God hath given his word that I shall have them:
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that we have health and strength, tis grace, grace.
that we have health and strength, this grace, grace.
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when we receive any mercy, even the least of them, we ought to cry out as they in Zachary, at the laying of the cornerstone of the Temple, grace, grace: that we have food and rayment, it is grace, grace;
when we receive any mercy, even the least of them, we ought to cry out as they in Zachary, At the laying of the cornerstone of the Temple, grace, grace: that we have food and raiment, it is grace, grace;
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all temporal as well as eternal mercies flow from the grace of God;
all temporal as well as Eternal Mercies flow from the grace of God;
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there is no merit in us deserving either promise or mercy; our disobedience forfeited all; restitution of any thing is an act of free grace;
there is no merit in us deserving either promise or mercy; our disobedience forfeited all; restitution of any thing is an act of free grace;
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his word of promise is freely given to us: the mercies promised are free gifts: there is nothing in us to move God to make such promises to us:
his word of promise is freely given to us: the Mercies promised Are free Gifts: there is nothing in us to move God to make such promises to us:
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] For albeit God hath bound himself by his word to bestow good things, yet all we receive from him is freely given:
] For albeit God hath bound himself by his word to bestow good things, yet all we receive from him is freely given:
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5. It is said freely bestow.
5. It is said freely bestow.
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to be in a perfect state of happiness as also freed from all fears of future misery, is the promise of the life to come.
to be in a perfect state of happiness as also freed from all fears of future misery, is the promise of the life to come.
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neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain:
neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain:
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God shall wipe away all tears from our eyes, and there shall be no more death,
God shall wipe away all tears from our eyes, and there shall be no more death,
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To be kept from evil, to be delivered out of evil, to be redeemed from all wrath to come, to be saved from everlasting damnation, to have all tears wiped from our eyes, that destruction shall not come nigh us, are desirable mercies which God hath promised, Rev. 21.4.
To be kept from evil, to be Delivered out of evil, to be redeemed from all wrath to come, to be saved from everlasting damnation, to have all tears wiped from our eyes, that destruction shall not come High us, Are desirable Mercies which God hath promised, Rev. 21.4.
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it is a question which of them are the greater; I will not now examine.
it is a question which of them Are the greater; I will not now examine.
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2. But God hath promised also the removal of all evil from us: privative, as well as positive mercies are the matter of divine promises:
2. But God hath promised also the removal of all evil from us: privative, as well as positive Mercies Are the matter of divine promises:
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but the words are NONLATINALPHABET, in opportunum auxilium, fit help, opportune help, when mercy is a furtherance to our salvation.
but the words Are, in opportunum auxilium, fit help, opportune help, when mercy is a furtherance to our salvation.
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when his hour is come, he will turn all our water into wine, and stones into bread, Heb. 4. we shall obtain grace and mercy to help in time of need;
when his hour is come, he will turn all our water into wine, and stones into bred, Hebrew 4. we shall obtain grace and mercy to help in time of need;
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there is not one thing which he knows to be good for us, but he will bestow in his appointed season:
there is not one thing which he knows to be good for us, but he will bestow in his appointed season:
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the good things of spiritual and eternal life;
the good things of spiritual and Eternal life;
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God will bestow the good things of this life on us, food and raiment, and whatsoever is good for us;
God will bestow the good things of this life on us, food and raiment, and whatsoever is good for us;
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as threatnings are of evil things, so promises are of good things:
as threatenings Are of evil things, so promises Are of good things:
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here we have the matter of the promises. 1. That he will bestow all good things;
Here we have the matter of the promises. 1. That he will bestow all good things;
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4. That he will freely bestow all good things upon us, and remove evil things from us:
4. That he will freely bestow all good things upon us, and remove evil things from us:
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I am as confident of having them, as if I had them already in hand; the word of God given to us is as certain as actual performance.
I am as confident of having them, as if I had them already in hand; the word of God given to us is as certain as actual performance.
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I shall have heaven for mine inheritance, I have the word of God for it; I shall want no good thing, I have Gods word for this;
I shall have heaven for mine inheritance, I have the word of God for it; I shall want no good thing, I have God's word for this;
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CHAP. IX. I Shall now shew you what a promise is, and how many sorts of promises there are. 1. What a promise is.
CHAP. IX. I Shall now show you what a promise is, and how many sorts of promises there Are. 1. What a promise is.
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A promise is the word of God given unto men, whereby he binds himself, and assureth them, that he will freely bestow good things upon them,
A promise is the word of God given unto men, whereby he binds himself, and assureth them, that he will freely bestow good things upon them,
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and remove evil things from them: it is convenient to consider this description in some particulars.
and remove evil things from them: it is convenient to Consider this description in Some particulars.
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1. I say, it is the word of God given to man;
1. I say, it is the word of God given to man;
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for as the civil promise of a man is his word given to another for the performance of some lawful thing;
for as the civil promise of a man is his word given to Another for the performance of Some lawful thing;
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so a Divine promise is the word of God given for the performance of good things;
so a Divine promise is the word of God given for the performance of good things;
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it differs from a covenant or contract, because in them there is a mutual restipulation between both parties:
it differs from a Covenant or contract, Because in them there is a mutual restipulation between both parties:
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as in the covenant of grace, God promiseth to be our God, and we again promise to be his people:
as in the Covenant of grace, God promises to be our God, and we again promise to be his people:
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but now a promise is Gods own act, requiring no restipulation from us, but only our faith in his promise;
but now a promise is God's own act, requiring no restipulation from us, but only our faith in his promise;
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but yet whether we believe or not believe his word given to us, ye• God having given his word, it is a promise made to us,
but yet whither we believe or not believe his word given to us, ye• God having given his word, it is a promise made to us,
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but shall not be made good t• us till we believe. Promises are nothing else but the outward manifestation o• Gods inward purposes towards us:
but shall not be made good t• us till we believe. Promises Are nothing Else but the outward manifestation o• God's inward Purposes towards us:
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promises are Gods good purposes revealed to us:
promises Are God's good Purposes revealed to us:
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his word declareth what his purpose• are towards us, what his thoughts, his wi• and mind are towards us;
his word Declareth what his purpose• Are towards us, what his thoughts, his wi• and mind Are towards us;
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therefore th• Greeks call a promise NONLATINALPHABET, as in m• text, because it is an emanation of the goo• will of God unto his people.
Therefore th• Greeks call a promise, as in m• text, Because it is an emanation of the goo• will of God unto his people.
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2. Whereby he binds himself. ] A mans word once given, binds him; promise is due debt, we use to say:
2. Whereby he binds himself. ] A men word once given, binds him; promise is due debt, we use to say:
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so God having out of his free pleasure plighted his word, hath engaged his truth, fidelity, and power to perform:
so God having out of his free pleasure plighted his word, hath engaged his truth, Fidis, and power to perform:
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hence it is said, it is just with God to forgive us our sins, because it is an act of justice to make good his word:
hence it is said, it is just with God to forgive us our Sins, Because it is an act of Justice to make good his word:
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herein we see the height and breadth and depth of his love to us, that seeing God might have required duty of us without promising any reward,
herein we see the height and breadth and depth of his love to us, that seeing God might have required duty of us without promising any reward,
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yet he is gratiously pleased to lay an obligation on himself to reward us:
yet he is graciously pleased to lay an obligation on himself to reward us:
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in this promises differ from precepts, because promises lay an obligation on God, and precepts lay an obligation on men:
in this promises differ from Precepts, Because promises lay an obligation on God, and Precepts lay an obligation on men:
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promises declare what God will do for us, and precepts declare what God will have us to do;
promises declare what God will do for us, and Precepts declare what God will have us to do;
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promises are manifestations of his love to us, precepts of his authority over us. promises Are manifestations of his love to us, Precepts of his Authority over us.
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3. To assure us. ] We take the promise of a man for security to assure us of his performance:
3. To assure us. ] We take the promise of a man for security to assure us of his performance:
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it is the end why men pass their word to one another, to assure one another of their performances.
it is the end why men pass their word to one Another, to assure one Another of their performances.
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So God hath given his word to assure us that he will give us all good things;
So God hath given his word to assure us that he will give us all good things;
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Could a man be assured, that he should for some scores of years endure the terrible pains of the Stone and Gout, with any tormenting disease, it would make his stout spirit shrink and quake;
Could a man be assured, that he should for Some scores of Years endure the terrible pains of the Stone and Gout, with any tormenting disease, it would make his stout Spirit shrink and quake;
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this length of time would make the loss of souls great and considerable.
this length of time would make the loss of Souls great and considerable.
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were it but for a time, were it but for a thousand years, as Origen fondly and impiously held;
were it but for a time, were it but for a thousand Years, as Origen fondly and impiously held;
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eternity makes it to be the loss of losses;
eternity makes it to be the loss of losses;
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they lose Heaven, and gain Hell: they lose joy and happiness, and gain inexpressible and unsupportable torments. 6. 'Tis an eternal loss:
they loose Heaven, and gain Hell: they loose joy and happiness, and gain inexpressible and unsupportable torments. 6. It's an Eternal loss:
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the Devils lost Heaven, and gained Hell; when men lose their souls, they lose God, and enjoy Devils;
the Devils lost Heaven, and gained Hell; when men loose their Souls, they loose God, and enjoy Devils;
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men gain the place of torment by the loss of their souls: the soul of the rich glutton is in Hell torments;
men gain the place of torment by the loss of their Souls: the soul of the rich glutton is in Hell torments;
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but the loss of their souls is the damnation of their souls to Hell; it is Gods adjudging our souls to burn in flames of fire; every lost soul findeth Hell;
but the loss of their Souls is the damnation of their Souls to Hell; it is God's adjudging our Souls to burn in flames of fire; every lost soul finds Hell;
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it were well for Atheists that it were according to their thoughts, that there were no God, no Heaven, no Hell;
it were well for Atheists that it were according to their thoughts, that there were no God, no Heaven, no Hell;
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it were an happiness if Rocks and Mountains could crush the wicked, that they should never be again:
it were an happiness if Rocks and Mountains could crush the wicked, that they should never be again:
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no Being is better than a miserable Beeing:
not Being is better than a miserable Being:
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it were happy for men, if their souls might cease to be when they are lost:
it were happy for men, if their Souls might cease to be when they Are lost:
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5. Because the loss of our souls is not a bare privation, and loss of it which is no other than annihilation, turning the soul into nothing:
5. Because the loss of our Souls is not a bore privation, and loss of it which is no other than annihilation, turning the soul into nothing:
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What shall a man give in exchange for his soul? that is, What thing is there that is equivalent to a soul? What are all the treasures in the world to our souls? yea millions of worlds are a most disproportionable recompence to a lost soul.What shall a man give in exchange for his soul? that is, What thing is there that is equivalent to a soul? What Are all the treasures in the world to our Souls? yea millions of world's Are a most disproportionable recompense to a lost soul.
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but if we lose our souls, there is no gain to be had equivalent to our souls:
but if we loose our Souls, there is no gain to be had equivalent to our Souls:
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Grace, comfort, assurance of Gods favour, is an hundred-fold better than all this worlds goods, and eternal life is a thousand-fold better than the whole world;
Grace, Comfort, assurance of God's favour, is an hundredfold better than all this world's goods, and Eternal life is a thousandfold better than the Whole world;
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but he shall receive an hundred-fold now in this life, and in the world to come life eternal. but he shall receive an hundredfold now in this life, and in the world to come life Eternal.
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or Brethren, or Sisters, or Father, or Mother, or Children, or Lands, for my sake and the Gospel,
or Brothers, or Sisters, or Father, or Mother, or Children, or Lands, for my sake and the Gospel,
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Mark 10.29, 30. Verily I say unto you, there is no man that hath left Houses, Mark 10.29, 30. Verily I say unto you, there is no man that hath left Houses,
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God makes up the loss of life it self, with life eternal; yea, God hath promised to repair our losses an hundred-fold.
God makes up the loss of life it self, with life Eternal; yea, God hath promised to repair our losses an hundredfold.
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yea, of far more value than the goods of the world: we may lose our lives;
yea, of Far more valve than the goods of the world: we may loose our lives;
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Gods providence makes up the loss of goods with the gain of grace, which is equivalent;
God's providence makes up the loss of goods with the gain of grace, which is equivalent;
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we may lose other things, yet gain something that my be equivalent to what we have lost:
we may loose other things, yet gain something that my be equivalent to what we have lost:
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4. There is no gain equivalent to repair the loss of the soul:
4. There is no gain equivalent to repair the loss of the soul:
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Bellarmine speaks truth in saying, That desperation is part of the torments of the damned, to be in Hell torments without the least hopes of redemption.Bellarmine speaks truth in saying, That desperation is part of the torments of the damned, to be in Hell torments without the least hope's of redemption.
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he dyed once, and he will dye no more to save souls; he must be crucified again to save a damned soul.
he died once, and he will die no more to save Souls; he must be Crucified again to save a damned soul.
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Some have lost their lives, and Christ hath restored them again; but never did he, never will he restore a lost soul:
some have lost their lives, and christ hath restored them again; but never did he, never will he restore a lost soul:
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the redemption of the soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever. The very Heathen could say, ab inferis nulla redemptio, from Hell there is no redemption.the redemption of the soul is precious, and it ceases for ever. The very Heathen could say, ab inferis nulla redemptio, from Hell there is no redemption.
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and for ever cast into Hell. What the Psalmist saith of life, is as true of the soul. Psal. 49.7. None of them can by any means redeem his Brother, nor give God a ransome for him:
and for ever cast into Hell. What the Psalmist Says of life, is as true of the soul. Psalm 49.7. None of them can by any means Redeem his Brother, nor give God a ransom for him:
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but God is worth more than thousands of millions of worlds.
but God is worth more than thousands of millions of world's.
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What shall it profit a man to gain the whole world, and lose God? What shall a man give in exchange for God,
What shall it profit a man to gain the Whole world, and loose God? What shall a man give in exchange for God,
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for Christ, for Heaven? were it only the loss of our souls, it were grievous;
for christ, for Heaven? were it only the loss of our Souls, it were grievous;
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but it is the loss of our God also which makes it an inexpressible loss. 3. It is an irrecoverable loss:
but it is the loss of our God also which makes it an inexpressible loss. 3. It is an irrecoverable loss:
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other losses may be made up again:
other losses may be made up again:
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A man may lose his goods, children, health, and make them up again, as Job did, who recovered all his losses:
A man may loose his goods, children, health, and make them up again, as Job did, who recovered all his losses:
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he was richer in goods, had a numerous issue:
he was Richer in goods, had a numerous issue:
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he had all what he lost by Caldeans, Sabeans, wind, fire and Devils, made up again:
he had all what he lost by Chaldaeans, Sabeans, wind, fire and Devils, made up again:
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CHAP. IX. Propos. 3. THe third Proposition is, That the loss of the soul is the loss of losses.
CHAP. IX. Propos. 3. THe third Proposition is, That the loss of the soul is the loss of losses.
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but a lost soul can never be recovered again, nec prece nec pretio; once cast into Hell,
but a lost soul can never be recovered again, nec prece nec Precio; once cast into Hell,
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1. There is no undoing loss but this loss:
1. There is no undoing loss but this loss:
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a man is not undone that loseth his preferments, riches, liberty, life, but he that loseth his soul:
a man is not undone that loses his preferments, riches, liberty, life, but he that loses his soul:
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when death sends the body to the grave, and the soul to Hell, then a man is undone,
when death sends the body to the grave, and the soul to Hell, then a man is undone,
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and never till then, though like Job he lose all, and be driven from a Palace to lye on a dunghill.
and never till then, though like Job he loose all, and be driven from a Palace to lie on a dunghill.
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2. Because 'tis an universal loss, a loss of all that is good; other losses are but particular losses:
2. Because it's an universal loss, a loss of all that is good; other losses Are but particular losses:
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if a man lose his soul, his body is lost with his soul; he loseth God, Christ, Glory, Heaven, and Blessedness:
if a man loose his soul, his body is lost with his soul; he loses God, christ, Glory, Heaven, and Blessedness:
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the loss of the soul is nothing else but a separation of the soul from God, from Christ, from Heaven:
the loss of the soul is nothing Else but a separation of the soul from God, from christ, from Heaven:
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poena damni, this punishment of loss is the worst part of damnation: the loss of God and of Christ, is more than the loss of our souls:poena damn, this punishment of loss is the worst part of damnation: the loss of God and of christ, is more than the loss of our Souls:
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in losing God, we lose an infinite good: our soul is more worth than a world;
in losing God, we loose an infinite good: our soul is more worth than a world;
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no death is more terrible than an ever-living death, saith St. Augustine.
no death is more terrible than an everliving death, Says Saint Augustine.
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it gnaweth the conscience as cruelly as the worm doth. Nulla major ac pejor nors, quum ibi non moritur mors:
it gnaweth the conscience as cruelly as the worm does. Nulla Major ac pejor nors, Whom There non moritur mors:
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this word for ever, and for ever, tormenteth the soul as much as the fire doth;
this word for ever, and for ever, torments the soul as much as the fire does;
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but wretched creature that I am, I must for ever burn in Hell:
but wretched creature that I am, I must for ever burn in Hell:
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I would give all the world, had I it, not that I might be happy, but that I might not be at all:
I would give all the world, had I it, not that I might be happy, but that I might not be At all:
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Oh that God would make my soul cease to be! Oh that I might not be at all!
O that God would make my soul cease to be! O that I might not be At all!
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Must I be tormented as I am for ever? Oh that I had never been born!
Must I be tormented as I am for ever? O that I had never been born!
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Oh when shall I be delivered? what never!
O when shall I be Delivered? what never!
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Were it possible to us to hear what yellings and howlings a damned loft soul makes, you might hear these sad complaints:
Were it possible to us to hear what yellings and howlings a damned loft soul makes, you might hear these sad complaints:
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eternal duration of torments, is the Hell of Hells.
Eternal duration of torments, is the Hell of Hells.
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but now eternity makes an evil infinite: the loss of a soul being eternal, makes the loss infinite:
but now eternity makes an evil infinite: the loss of a soul being Eternal, makes the loss infinite:
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had God lest us to stand in the barren heath of Paganism, we should have some excuse for our selves;
had God lest us to stand in the barren heath of Paganism, we should have Some excuse for our selves;
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4. God oftentimes sends down his spirit to move upon mens hearts secretly and inwardly moving and exciting them to repentance;
4. God oftentimes sends down his Spirit to move upon men's hearts secretly and inwardly moving and exciting them to Repentance;
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God by the Gospel and our Ministry offereth his grace to you, but men receive it in vain, they make light of all Gods offers.
God by the Gospel and our Ministry Offereth his grace to you, but men receive it in vain, they make Light of all God's offers.
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3. God hath offered grace to us, but men willingly reject the offers of God, 2 Cor. 6.1. We beseech you that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.
3. God hath offered grace to us, but men willingly reject the offers of God, 2 Cor. 6.1. We beseech you that you receive not the grace of God in vain.
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I have given them all necessary instruments and means of salvation, and yet I find no fruit on them.
I have given them all necessary Instruments and means of salvation, and yet I find no fruit on them.
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CHAP. IX. Sheweth whence it is, and what are the causes why God finds none in them.CHAP. IX. Shows whence it is, and what Are the Causes why God finds none in them.
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HEre let me speak to you what God himself speaks to such fruitless men, Isa. 5.3, 4. Now then ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and ye men of Judah judge I pray you between me and my Vineyard:
Here let me speak to you what God himself speaks to such fruitless men, Isaiah 5.3, 4. Now then you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you men of Judah judge I pray you between me and my Vineyard:
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here God refers the matter to be judged of even by those of whom he complaineth:
Here God refers the matter to be judged of even by those of whom he Complaineth:
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What is to be done more to my Vineyard which I have not done to it? Consider and judge whether I am in fault or you, that ye are so unfruitful:What is to be done more to my Vineyard which I have not done to it? Consider and judge whither I am in fault or you, that you Are so unfruitful:
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judge whether I have neglected any means of making you fruitful.
judge whither I have neglected any means of making you fruitful.
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God doth and will appeal to all our consciences, to judge between him and us who is in fault.
God does and will appeal to all our Consciences, to judge between him and us who is in fault.
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I may thus paraphrase on the words;
I may thus Paraphrase on the words;
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Ye inhabitants of Walsall, and ye men of this Congregation, judge I pray you, between God and your selves, who is in fault, that so much drunkenness, swearing, Sabbath-breaking, cursing, lying, oppression, fornication abounds among us;
You inhabitants of Walsall, and you men of this Congregation, judge I pray you, between God and your selves, who is in fault, that so much Drunkenness, swearing, Sabbath-breaking, cursing, lying, oppression, fornication abounds among us;
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you may and will find that God is in no fault; but you are in the only fault that he finds no fruit on you;
you may and will find that God is in no fault; but you Are in the only fault that he finds no fruit on you;
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that he finds no faith, no repentance, no holiness on you:
that he finds no faith, no Repentance, no holiness on you:
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that he finds such wild grapes, such stinking fruit growing on you, and abounding in you.
that he finds such wild grapes, such stinking fruit growing on you, and abounding in you.
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I will first shew that God is not in fault, nor are Ministers in the fault;
I will First show that God is not in fault, nor Are Ministers in the fault;
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but we our selves are only in fault. That God is not in fault, will appear if we consider these particulars.
but we our selves Are only in fault. That God is not in fault, will appear if we Consider these particulars.
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1. God hath planted us in his Church a fat and fruitful soil:
1. God hath planted us in his Church a fat and fruitful soil:
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all the world without the Church is a barren heath, an howling wilderness, a place of salt-pits:
all the world without the Church is a barren heath, an howling Wilderness, a place of salt-pits:
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but that God hath called us out from thence, and planted us in his own garden, in his Paradise, what excuse have we,
but that God hath called us out from thence, and planted us in his own garden, in his Paradise, what excuse have we,
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or can we make? if a tree brings not fruit which stands in a fat and excellent soul, the fault is in the tree, not in the husbandman that planted it there:
or can we make? if a tree brings not fruit which Stands in a fat and excellent soul, the fault is in the tree, not in the husbandman that planted it there:
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if a man standing in the Church of God, beareth not fruit, the fault is in man, not in God, who planted him therein:
if a man standing in the Church of God, bears not fruit, the fault is in man, not in God, who planted him therein:
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Our very being and standing in the holy Catholique Church obligeth us to bear fruit to God.
Our very being and standing in the holy Catholic Church obliges us to bear fruit to God.
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2. God hath carefully provided all necessary means requ site to enable us to bear f•uit.
2. God hath carefully provided all necessary means requ site to enable us to bear f•uit.
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Isa. 5 4. What could be done more to my Vineyard, that I have not done in it? as if God had said, I have done enough for this peoples conversion and reformation:
Isaiah 5 4. What could be done more to my Vineyard, that I have not done in it? as if God had said, I have done enough for this peoples conversion and Reformation:
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I have bestowed upon them, my word and Ordinances which are able to save their souls:
I have bestowed upon them, my word and Ordinances which Are able to save their Souls:
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I have sent forth labourers my Ministers to warn them to repent, to call and invite them to repentance:
I have sent forth labourers my Ministers to warn them to Repent, to call and invite them to Repentance:
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I have threatned evil against them, I have promised them all good, I have bestowed many mercies and benefits on them,
I have threatened evil against them, I have promised them all good, I have bestowed many Mercies and benefits on them,
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and I have also punished them.
and I have also punished them.
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as ploughing, sowing, manuring is to make the earth fruitfull.
as ploughing, sowing, manuring is to make the earth fruitful.
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for the Ordinances of God are in their own nature as apt to make the soul fruitful,
for the Ordinances of God Are in their own nature as apt to make the soul fruitful,
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Hereunto let me add, neither are the means in any fault:
Hereunto let me add, neither Are the means in any fault:
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What could we have done more to you that we have not done to you and for you? Every mans conscience shall one day lay the whole fault on themselves, that God found no fruit on them standing in his Vineyard.
What could we have done more to you that we have not done to you and for you? Every men conscience shall one day lay the Whole fault on themselves, that God found no fruit on them standing in his Vineyard.
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Judge I pray you between Ministers and your selves:
Judge I pray you between Ministers and your selves:
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we teach and instruct you how to repent, how to believe, and we do the duty of diligent husbandmen in the Lords Vineyard:
we teach and instruct you how to Repent, how to believe, and we do the duty of diligent husbandmen in the lords Vineyard:
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we plant, we sow, we digg about you, we dung you;
we plant, we sow, we dig about you, we dung you;
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we do the duty of Ministers: we pray, we preach the word of God to you;
we do the duty of Ministers: we pray, we preach the word of God to you;
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Oh judge whether God be in fault that ye have no fruit growing on you. Neither are Ministers in fault, that ye have no fruit on you:
O judge whither God be in fault that you have no fruit growing on you. Neither Are Ministers in fault, that you have no fruit on you:
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but men quench his motions, strive against h•s convictions, that all his spiritual and strong motions vanish like the print of a seal stamped upon water:
but men quench his motions, strive against h•s convictions, that all his spiritual and strong motions vanish like the print of a seal stamped upon water:
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What answer can you give to God, who oppose and revile such as are eager and earnest for heaven,
What answer can you give to God, who oppose and revile such as Are eager and earnest for heaven,
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so God w•ll judge us by Scripture.
so God w•ll judge us by Scripture.
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let others go to heaven, and you may go to hell? as we must live by Scripture,
let Others go to heaven, and you may go to hell? as we must live by Scripture,
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if you will not be violent for the kingdom of heaven, let them be that will be:
if you will not be violent for the Kingdom of heaven, let them be that will be:
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like the Pharisees, who will not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven themselves, nor suffer others that are entring in, to enter;
like the Pharisees, who will not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven themselves, nor suffer Others that Are entering in, to enter;
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that speak all evil of such, and do what they can to take men off from heavenly eagerness,
that speak all evil of such, and do what they can to take men off from heavenly eagerness,
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Finally, This speaks terrour to two sorts of men: 1. To such as cannot endure to see men more violent for heaven than themselves;
Finally, This speaks terror to two sorts of men: 1. To such as cannot endure to see men more violent for heaven than themselves;
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we should see with our eyes how the Kingdom of Heaven suffereth violence: most of us fear not hell, therefore we are lazy and careless in seeking heaven.
we should see with our eyes how the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence: most of us Fear not hell, Therefore we Are lazy and careless in seeking heaven.
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I told you but now, This is the gracious work of the spirit of God, it is he that worketh his holy eagerness of spirit in us;
I told you but now, This is the gracious work of the Spirit of God, it is he that works his holy eagerness of Spirit in us;
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beg of God that he would make us active for Heaven.
beg of God that he would make us active for Heaven.
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2. Set faith on work which will clearly represent to the mind the invisible glory, joy, pleasures, riches, happiness of the Kingdom of Heaven:
2. Set faith on work which will clearly represent to the mind the invisible glory, joy, pleasures, riches, happiness of the Kingdom of Heaven:
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faith is an ambitious grace of Heaven, and aspires after it; we believe not, therefore we are not earnest;
faith is an ambitious grace of Heaven, and aspires After it; we believe not, Therefore we Are not earnest;
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we see not heaven by faith:
we see not heaven by faith:
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it is a sure hope and certain expectation of Heaven, that puts life and vigour into our dull souls:
it is a sure hope and certain expectation of Heaven, that puts life and vigour into our dull Souls:
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Souldiers are prodigal of their blood for gain: Merchants and Mariners endure many a storm for gain, so will believers for heaven.
Soldiers Are prodigal of their blood for gain: Merchant's and Mariners endure many a storm for gain, so will believers for heaven.
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3. Set your affections on the Kingdom of heaven: if your aff•ctions be fixt on it, you wi•l be eager to take it:
3. Set your affections on the Kingdom of heaven: if your aff•ctions be fixed on it, you wi•l be eager to take it:
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he that sets his affections on earth, will be careless of heaven: Moles can no more live in the clouds, then Stars be fixed in the earth.
he that sets his affections on earth, will be careless of heaven: Moles can no more live in the Clouds, then Stars be fixed in the earth.
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4. Labour to convince thy heart of thine own guilt, and of Gods wrath, that thou art every moment in danger of being swallowed up of hell:
4. Labour to convince thy heart of thine own guilt, and of God's wrath, that thou art every moment in danger of being swallowed up of hell:
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thou knowest not how soon dea•h and hell may take thee away by violence:
thou Knowest not how soon dea•h and hell may take thee away by violence:
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CHAP. IX. An Exhortation to be violent for the Kingdom of Heaven. SECT. 1.CHAP. IX. an Exhortation to be violent for the Kingdom of Heaven. SECT. 1.
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LET us all be Exhorted to be violent after an holy manner, puting away all sloth and sluggishness, all formality,
LET us all be Exhorted to be violent After an holy manner, putting away all sloth and sluggishness, all formality,
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and carnal moderation in the things of Heaven:
and carnal moderation in the things of Heaven:
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let us say to our own hearts, This laziness and negligence in religious works will never bring us to Heaven:
let us say to our own hearts, This laziness and negligence in religious works will never bring us to Heaven:
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I will give you some Motives which my Text hath; ponder the words seriously, and then neglect to exercise holy violence if you dare.
I will give you Some Motives which my Text hath; ponder the words seriously, and then neglect to exercise holy violence if you Dare.
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1. It is for a Kingdom.
1. It is for a Kingdom.
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What man is there that will not use a just and lawful violence for a Kingdom,
What man is there that will not use a just and lawful violence for a Kingdom,
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if it be to be gained by violence? but Kingdoms are not for every mans taking.
if it be to be gained by violence? but Kingdoms Are not for every men taking.
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2. It is for the Kingdom of Heaven, in comparison whereof all Kingdoms in the world are but dung-hills and mole-hills:
2. It is for the Kingdom of Heaven, in comparison whereof all Kingdoms in the world Are but dunghills and molehills:
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as far as heaven is above the earth, so far is this kingdom above all earthly kingdoms:
as Far as heaven is above the earth, so Far is this Kingdom above all earthly kingdoms:
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Souldiers will be violent for a little booty;
Soldiers will be violent for a little booty;
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shall not we who believe that the kingdom of Heaven is prepared for the violent, be violent to take it?
shall not we who believe that the Kingdom of Heaven is prepared for the violent, be violent to take it?
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3. It is the greatest Kingdom, it is the richest Kingdom, it is an everlasting Kingdom;
3. It is the greatest Kingdom, it is the Richest Kingdom, it is an everlasting Kingdom;
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all Kingdoms of the earth shall be burnt up with fire at the last day, but this Kingdom shall endure for ever and ever: To these let me add,
all Kingdoms of the earth shall be burned up with fire At the last day, but this Kingdom shall endure for ever and ever: To these let me add,
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4 Either you must take heaven by force, or hell will take you by force: all men shall either be Kings with God, or damned slaves with Devils in hell:
4 Either you must take heaven by force, or hell will take you by force: all men shall either be Kings with God, or damned slaves with Devils in hell:
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shall not we be violent to escape hell? where is the man that will not use his force and might to escape death and damnation?
shall not we be violent to escape hell? where is the man that will not use his force and might to escape death and damnation?
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5. Shall we not be violent for the Salvation of our lives, of our souls,
5. Shall we not be violent for the Salvation of our lives, of our Souls,
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and be violent for life eternal? men will give skin for skin to preserve life:
and be violent for life Eternal? men will give skin for skin to preserve life:
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shall not we be much more violent for life eternal? 6. Consider how violent Christ was to win thy soul;
shall not we be much more violent for life Eternal? 6. Consider how violent christ was to win thy soul;
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it made him sweat drops of blood; shall not we then be violent for our own souls?
it made him sweat drops of blood; shall not we then be violent for our own Souls?
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7. Do you believe that there is a Kingdom of heaven or no? if you think there is not such a Kingdom,
7. Do you believe that there is a Kingdom of heaven or no? if you think there is not such a Kingdom,
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then never be violent to gain it, it is labour in vain;
then never be violent to gain it, it is labour in vain;
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but if you believe there is such a Kingdom, then shew your faith by your works, by your violence in getting it.
but if you believe there is such a Kingdom, then show your faith by your works, by your violence in getting it.
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That man is a silly traveller that dares not ride apace through a Town for fear of the Dogs barking at him;
That man is a silly traveller that dares not ride apace through a Town for Fear of the Dogs barking At him;
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that is a cowardly Souldier that dares not shew his valour for his King and Countrey,
that is a cowardly Soldier that dares not show his valour for his King and Country,
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for fear of mens hatred and envy:
for Fear of men's hatred and envy:
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he is not worthy to take Heaven that dares not be eager and earnest in seeking it for fear of the worlds hatred and malice. SECT. 2.
he is not worthy to take Heaven that dares not be eager and earnest in seeking it for Fear of the world's hatred and malice. SECT. 2.
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HOW may a man stir up this violence in himself?
HOW may a man stir up this violence in himself?
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had every one of us these perswasions and convictions, how would we strive and press into Heaven!
had every one of us these persuasions and convictions, how would we strive and press into Heaven!
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and not men that will thus violently run through all impediments into the Sea of Gods burning and eternal wrath!
and not men that will thus violently run through all impediments into the Sea of God's burning and Eternal wrath!
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and swagger, for to morrow we shall die, and Ministers tell us we shall be damned. Oh swine;
and swagger, for to morrow we shall die, and Ministers tell us we shall be damned. O Swine;
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It is but a damning say they, let us eat, and drink, and swear, and roar,
It is but a damning say they, let us eat, and drink, and swear, and roar,
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neither the word of God, nor conscience, nor the convictions of the spirit of God, nor friends, nor Ministry, shall hinder them, but they will follow and fulfill their lusts.
neither the word of God, nor conscience, nor the convictions of the Spirit of God, nor Friends, nor Ministry, shall hinder them, but they will follow and fulfil their Lustiest.
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so there are violent wicked men who break through all impediments which God lays in their way to hell, who break through all Gods commands, counsels, reproofs, threatnings, judgements, break through all checks and warnings of their own conscience:
so there Are violent wicked men who break through all impediments which God lays in their Way to hell, who break through all God's commands, Counsels, reproofs, threatenings, Judgments, break through all Checks and Warnings of their own conscience:
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are there not too many among us who will be wicked, who will do what they please? that as violent Christians break through all impediments in their way to heaven,
Are there not too many among us who will be wicked, who will do what they please? that as violent Christians break through all impediments in their Way to heaven,
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that burning prison of the damned suffereth violence, and there are many that take it by force:
that burning prison of the damned suffers violence, and there Are many that take it by force:
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2. Woe to such who are violent for hell:
2. Woe to such who Are violent for hell:
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The kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force? if formal lazy Christians shall he cast into hell, what will the end of such be, who are enemies to thy violence for heaven?The Kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force? if formal lazy Christians shall he cast into hell, what will the end of such be, who Are enemies to thy violence for heaven?
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when Christ shall call to thy remembrance these words:
when christ shall call to thy remembrance these words:
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