The spouse raised from under the apple-tree, or, The way by which children of wrath come to be made the children of grace opening the doctrine of our redemption by the Lord Jesus Christ, both in respect to the purchase and application / by John Collings ...
I, thy Bridegroome, the Lord Jesus Christ, [ raised ] It presupposes a fall, I helped up [ thee ] My Spouse being in a sad and undone condition. The Doctrine is shortly this:
I, thy Bridegroom, the Lord jesus christ, [ raised ] It presupposes a fallen, I helped up [ thee ] My Spouse being in a sad and undone condition. The Doctrine is shortly this:
First, in regard that the Doctrine is propounded indefinitely, I shall prove it to you in severall particulars, which possibly may some of them beare the force of Reasons too.
First, in regard that the Doctrine is propounded indefinitely, I shall prove it to you in several particulars, which possibly may Some of them bear the force of Reasons too.
therefore Christ is said by the Apostle to the Hebrewes, chap. 3. ver. 2. To be an High-Priest, faithfull to him that appointed him. The businesse from Eternity lay thus:
Therefore christ is said by the Apostle to the Hebrews, chap. 3. ver. 2. To be an High-Priest, faithful to him that appointed him. The business from Eternity lay thus:
Here is man lost, and here are those amongst others lost (saith God the Father to his Sonne) that I have given thee for a portion, what shall be done for man? Well,
Here is man lost, and Here Are those among Others lost (Says God the Father to his Son) that I have given thee for a portion, what shall be done for man? Well,
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therefore they are called the Lords Redeemed ones, Isa. 35.9. The holy People, the redeemed of the Lord. Isa. 62.12. This thou shalt do (saith the Father) and upon these termes they shall live, believing in thee.
Therefore they Are called the lords Redeemed ones, Isaiah 35.9. The holy People, the redeemed of the Lord. Isaiah 62.12. This thou shalt do (Says the Father) and upon these terms they shall live, believing in thee.
yet the Covenant was made with Christ, and all us in him mystically; this the Apostle largely proves, Gal. 3.26. The promises were made to Abraham and his seed:
yet the Covenant was made with christ, and all us in him mystically; this the Apostle largely Proves, Gal. 3.26. The promises were made to Abraham and his seed:
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in the Volume of thy booke it is written of mee, [ to doe thy will, O my God, Hebr. 10. verse 5, 6. ] In what Booke was it written, that Christ should come to doe the will of God? It was written in Cyphers in the Ceremoniall Law, it was written in plainer English in the Prophets,
in the Volume of thy book it is written of me, [ to do thy will, Oh my God, Hebrew 10. verse 5, 6. ] In what Book was it written, that christ should come to do the will of God? It was written in Ciphers in the Ceremonial Law, it was written in plainer English in the prophets,
There was power enough in his mercy, price enough in his merits, to have bought more than the handfull of his redeemed ones out of the hands of the Devill, had they beene to bee sold.
There was power enough in his mercy, price enough in his merits, to have bought more than the handful of his redeemed ones out of the hands of the devil, had they been to be sold.
No, Physitian heale thy selfe; Wee were all sinners, and how should we pay the debt, that if we could have paid our brothers debt, had had as great a one for our selves to pay? Can that Malefactor by his suffering death, expiate for another,
No, physician heal thy self; we were all Sinners, and how should we pay the debt, that if we could have paid our Brother's debt, had had as great a one for our selves to pay? Can that Malefactor by his suffering death, expiate for Another,
when himself deserves to dye also, and stands condemned to death for his owne demerits? Besides, had all man-kinde dyed, they had been but as so many Prisoners laid in Gaole for debt that had not a groat to pay;
when himself deserves to die also, and Stands condemned to death for his own demerits? Beside, had all mankind died, they had been but as so many Prisoners laid in Gaol for debt that had not a groat to pay;
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nor shall silver be weighed for the price of it, it cannot (as job sayes of wisedome) be valued with the gold of Ophyr, with the precious Onyx, or the Saphir:
nor shall silver be weighed for the price of it, it cannot (as job Says of Wisdom) be valued with the gold of Ophyr, with the precious Onyx, or the Saphir:
God, Christ, understandeth the way thereof, and hee knowes the place thereof. Let us consider but what was necessarily required, of whosoever should raise l•st, fallen man,
God, christ, understands the Way thereof, and he knows the place thereof. Let us Consider but what was necessarily required, of whosoever should raise l•st, fallen man,
The day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely dye. Nothing but bloud would doe it, Hebr. 9.22. Without shedding bloud there is no remission. Justice must have its course.
The day that thou Eatest thereof thou shalt surely die. Nothing but blood would do it, Hebrew 9.22. Without shedding blood there is no remission. justice must have its course.
The soule that sinneth that shall dye. Ezech. 18.4. This shuts out all the Earth, but man-kinde, from making a sufficient satisfaction to infinite justice.
The soul that Sinneth that shall die. Ezekiel 18.4. This shuts out all the Earth, but mankind, from making a sufficient satisfaction to infinite Justice.
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for if by death he barely payes his own debts, what becomes of ours? You would laugh at that Debtor, that if himselfe owes five hundred pound, would undertake with foure hundred to discharge both himselfe and anothers too:
for if by death he barely pays his own debts, what becomes of ours? You would laugh At that Debtor, that if himself owes five hundred pound, would undertake with foure hundred to discharge both himself and another's too:
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Now by this time, me thinkes you should be wondring at mans salvation, and crying out, Lord how comes any man ever in heaven? The Text tells you, I raised you. Christ did the worke.
Now by this time, me thinks you should be wondering At men salvation, and crying out, Lord how comes any man ever in heaven? The Text tells you, I raised you. christ did the work.
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Harke, Christian, and I will tell thee, neither heaven nor earth could save thee alone: there was nothing in heaven could suffer, and there was nothing on earth could satisfie;
Hark, Christian, and I will tell thee, neither heaven nor earth could save thee alone: there was nothing in heaven could suffer, and there was nothing on earth could satisfy;
Fourthly, he hath done it. This is more than all the Prophets could say, they could beleeve that he would raise his redeemed ones, wee can say he hath done it:
Fourthly, he hath done it. This is more than all the prophets could say, they could believe that he would raise his redeemed ones, we can say he hath done it:
I understand by Raising, a contrary condition to our Originall condition in which Adam left us, he hath brought them out of their misery, who were his elected and redeemed ones;
I understand by Raising, a contrary condition to our Original condition in which Adam left us, he hath brought them out of their misery, who were his elected and redeemed ones;
and this he hath done for all those that are his Spouses (for to them only he speaks, saying, I raised thee ) meritoriously, when he dyed upon the Crosse for them:
and this he hath done for all those that Are his Spouses (for to them only he speaks, saying, I raised thee) meritoriously, when he died upon the Cross for them:
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and by his stripes we were healed (saith the Apostle) Isa. 53. And he hath done it for some Actually, having justified them, Rom. 5.1. Being justified by faith, we have peace with God:
and by his stripes we were healed (Says the Apostle) Isaiah 53. And he hath done it for Some Actually, having justified them, Rom. 5.1. Being justified by faith, we have peace with God:
where the Apostle speaks of justification, as of a past act of grace, concerning the beleeving Romanes, and so 1 Cor. 6 â–ª 1. concerning the beleeving Coriathians.
where the Apostle speaks of justification, as of a past act of grace, Concerning the believing Romans, and so 1 Cor. 6 â–ª 1. Concerning the believing Coriathians.
the Actuall and formall discharging of some is behind, but they need not feare, it is to come out of course, without a farthing more paid, 1 John. 1.9. If we confesse our sinnes, he is faithfull, and just to forgive us our sinnes.
the Actual and formal discharging of Some is behind, but they need not Fear, it is to come out of course, without a farthing more paid, 1 John. 1.9. If we confess our Sins, he is faithful, and just to forgive us our Sins.
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There is not a farthing more due, and it were in justice with God to deny justification to those that sue it out by confession of their sinnes, and seeking of his face.
There is not a farthing more due, and it were in Justice with God to deny justification to those that sue it out by Confessi of their Sins, and seeking of his face.
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and he not misse them. 2. They were his Fathers gifts to him, therefore they should not be lost, hee would have a care of his Fathers love-tokens. 3 But may they not be taken away? No:
and he not miss them. 2. They were his Father's Gifts to him, Therefore they should not be lost, he would have a care of his Father's love-tokens. 3 But may they not be taken away? No:
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My owne power, and my fathers power united, are ingaged for their preservation. Those therefore that are elected, though for the present they may be out of Christ, yet they shall be raised.
My own power, and my Father's power united, Are engaged for their preservation. Those Therefore that Are elected, though for the present they may be out of christ, yet they shall be raised.
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But what I have already said may be enough to prove the in of the Doctrine, that it is Jesus Christ that raiseth his elected ones out of their naturall undone condition.
But what I have already said may be enough to prove the in of the Doctrine, that it is jesus christ that Raiseth his elected ones out of their natural undone condition.
and hence it is, that the Prophet sayes, speaking Prophetically concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, He shall bear their iniquities, Isaiah 53. verse 11. & Isa. 53.6. He hath laid upon him the iniquity of us all.
and hence it is, that the Prophet Says, speaking Prophetically Concerning the Lord jesus christ, He shall bear their iniquities, Isaiah 53. verse 11. & Isaiah 53.6. He hath laid upon him the iniquity of us all.
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But if this poore Debtor hath some rich friend that will step in and say, Sir, this is my friend, I pray bee patient with him, I will undertake for the debt, I will engage my word and bond, that the debt shall bee paid at such a time,
But if this poor Debtor hath Some rich friend that will step in and say, Sir, this is my friend, I pray be patient with him, I will undertake for the debt, I will engage my word and bound, that the debt shall be paid At such a time,
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and throwne into an everlasting prison, from whence hee should have been sure never to come out, till hee had paid the utermost farthing, which he could never have done with all the friends and estate he could have made:
and thrown into an everlasting prison, from whence he should have been sure never to come out, till he had paid the uttermost farthing, which he could never have done with all the Friends and estate he could have made:
Jesus Christ seeing some of his elected friends that his Father had given him, having their names in the Writ, steps in and sayes, Father, these are my friends, Isa. 63.8.
jesus christ seeing Some of his elected Friends that his Father had given him, having their names in the Writ, steps in and Says, Father, these Are my Friends, Isaiah 63.8.
Surely they are my people, children that will not lye, so he was their Saviour ) I will undertake their debt upon me, charge it upon my score, I will pay every farthing,
Surely they Are my people, children that will not lie, so he was their Saviour) I will undertake their debt upon me, charge it upon my score, I will pay every farthing,
if thou pleasest to accept it, it shall be paid at such a time, ( Gal. 4.4. When the fulnesse of time was come, God sent forth his Sonne, made of a woman, made under the Law, to redeeme them that were under the Law, that we might receive the Adoption of sonnes.
if thou pleasest to accept it, it shall be paid At such a time, (Gal. 4.4. When the fullness of time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the Law, to Redeem them that were under the Law, that we might receive the Adoption of Sons.
Now God repeateth these words in the Gospell at Christs Baptisme, and at Christs Transfiguration, Matth 3. Mat. 17. And to what purpose? but to witnesse to the world,
Now God repeateth these words in the Gospel At Christ Baptism, and At Christ Transfiguration, Matthew 3. Mathew 17. And to what purpose? but to witness to the world,
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and he did so delight in him, that he desireth no other pleasure than the company and beholding of his Sonne, (which puts me in minde of a sweet notion of Master Rutherfords, that God spent all his time from Eternity, till the Creation of the World, in delighting himselfe in Christ.) But I say,
and he did so delight in him, that he Desires no other pleasure than the company and beholding of his Son, (which puts me in mind of a sweet notion of Master Rutherfords, that God spent all his time from Eternity, till the Creation of the World, in delighting himself in christ.) But I say,
So I also thinke, that God by his twice repeating of it, after Christ came, would have us understand, that God was well pleased with him as our Surety, with what payment hee should make, &c. But now, in regard it was in time, that Christ came in the fulnesse time (saith the Apostle) Gal. 4.4.
So I also think, that God by his twice repeating of it, After christ Come, would have us understand, that God was well pleased with him as our Surety, with what payment he should make, etc. But now, in regard it was in time, that christ Come in the fullness time (Says the Apostle) Gal. 4.4.
Therefore saith the Apostle, Galatians Chapt. 4. Verse 4. God in the fulnesse of time, sent forth his Son made of a Woman, born under the Law, to Redeem those that were under the Law, that they might receive the adoption of sons.
Therefore Says the Apostle, Galatians Chapter 4. Verse 4. God in the fullness of time, sent forth his Son made of a Woman, born under the Law, to redeem those that were under the Law, that they might receive the adoption of Sons.
Gods wayes appeare equall in charging the guilt upon the guilty, Ez. 18.3. Forasmuch then as the children [ whom he came to redeeme ] were partakers of flesh and bloud:
God's ways appear equal in charging the guilt upon the guilty, Ezra 18.3. Forasmuch then as the children [ whom he Come to Redeem ] were partakers of Flesh and blood:
he also tooke part with them, that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, even the Devill. Heb. 2.14. and ver. 17. In all things it behoved him to be made like to his brethren, and why, ver. 16. He had taken upon him the seed of Abraham [ that is, the guilt of the seed of Abraham to satisfie for them.
he also took part with them, that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, even the devil. Hebrew 2.14. and ver. 17. In all things it behooved him to be made like to his brothers, and why, ver. 16. He had taken upon him the seed of Abraham [ that is, the guilt of the seed of Abraham to satisfy for them.
Now God had said, that the womans seed should bruise the serpents head Gen. 13 ver. 15. And though by Abrahams seed was spiritually meant Christ, Gal. 3.15, 16. to whom the Promises were made,
Now God had said, that the woman's seed should bruise the Serpents head Gen. 13 ver. 15. And though by Abrahams seed was spiritually meant christ, Gal. 3.15, 16. to whom the Promises were made,
and therefore Heb. 3.17. one reason is given why the Lord Jesus became man, and tooke part of flesh and bloud with us, that he might be a faithfull High-priest.
and Therefore Hebrew 3.17. one reason is given why the Lord jesus became man, and took part of Flesh and blood with us, that he might be a faithful High priest.
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Therefore saith the Apostle, Gal. 3.10, 11. As many as are of the workes of the Law, that look to be justified by their owne workes, by their owne righteousnesse in fulfilling the Law, are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continues not in all things which are written in the Law to doe them.
Therefore Says the Apostle, Gal. 3.10, 11. As many as Are of the works of the Law, that look to be justified by their own works, by their own righteousness in fulfilling the Law, Are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continues not in all things which Are written in the Law to do them.
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and as hee was to fulfill the Law Actively, so in regard that his Elect by their past Transgressions had broken the Law of God, Adam for himselfe and all his posterity,
and as he was to fulfil the Law Actively, so in regard that his Elect by their past Transgressions had broken the Law of God, Adam for himself and all his posterity,
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and the body of death which (he knew) was to remaine after sanctification in his Elect ones, would lay them open to hell, He also was to fulfill the Law Passively for us;
and the body of death which (he knew) was to remain After sanctification in his Elect ones, would lay them open to hell, He also was to fulfil the Law Passively for us;
It is the Reason that the Apostle gives, Hebr. 2. verse 17. Wherefore in all things it behoved him to bee made like unto his brethren, that hee might bee a mercifull and faithfull High-Priest in all things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sinnes of the people;
It is the Reason that the Apostle gives, Hebrew 2. verse 17. Wherefore in all things it behooved him to be made like unto his brothers, that he might be a merciful and faithful High-Priest in all things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the Sins of the people;
Now in order to the raising of his Elect ones, it was requisite that he should dye. 1. That he might satisfie. 2. That he might conquer. 1. That he might satisfie and purchase Remission. He that will redeem any slave out of Captivity must pay the summe of Redemption-money required.
Now in order to the raising of his Elect ones, it was requisite that he should die. 1. That he might satisfy. 2. That he might conquer. 1. That he might satisfy and purchase Remission. He that will Redeem any slave out of Captivity must pay the sum of Redemption money required.
so it was also necessary that he should dye, that he might conquer for us. This the Apostle fully expresseth, Heb. 2.14, 15. Forasmuch as the children are partakers of flesh and bloud, he also himselfe tooke part of the same, that through death he might destroy him that hath the power of death,
so it was also necessary that he should die, that he might conquer for us. This the Apostle Fully Expresses, Hebrew 2.14, 15. Forasmuch as the children Are partakers of Flesh and blood, he also himself took part of the same, that through death he might destroy him that hath the power of death,
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4. He hath raised us, Resurrectione, by rising againe from the dead, therefore saith the Apostle, Rom. 4.25. He was delivered to death for our offences, and rose againe for our justification.
4. He hath raised us, Resurrection, by rising again from the dead, Therefore Says the Apostle, Rom. 4.25. He was Delivered to death for our offences, and rose again for our justification.
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so also that death and hell were beaten. 2. Christs Resurrection had an influence upon our raising, by quickning us, Col. 2.12. Buried with him in Baptisme, wherein you are also risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
so also that death and hell were beaten. 2. Christ Resurrection had an influence upon our raising, by quickening us, Col. 2.12. Buried with him in Baptism, wherein you Are also risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
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And being dead in your sinnes hath he quickned, together with him, &c. & Col. 3 1. If then ye be risen with Christ, seeke those things which are above:
And being dead in your Sins hath he quickened, together with him, etc. & Col. 3 1. If then you be risen with christ, seek those things which Are above:
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— 3. It hath an influence upon our raising, by being a pledge to us of our owne rising unto everlasting glorie, to live with that Christ who was dead, and is alive againe.
— 3. It hath an influence upon our raising, by being a pledge to us of our own rising unto everlasting glory, to live with that christ who was dead, and is alive again.
This the Apostle fully proves in that fifteenth Chapter of the first Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians, from the thirteenth Verse to the five and twentieth.
This the Apostle Fully Proves in that fifteenth Chapter of the First Epistle of Saint Paul to the Corinthians, from the thirteenth Verse to the five and twentieth.
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but also all the privileges that from that worke of Redemption flow out of course to the servants of God, being but as severall steps from one of which to another the Saint is raised, till hee bee got to the toppe staire of glory.
but also all the privileges that from that work of Redemption flow out of course to the Servants of God, being but as several steps from one of which to Another the Saint is raised, till he be god to the top stair of glory.
— 2. In going he hath raised us in being our Way. He being ascended and with the Father, wee have through him a way unto the Father, John 14. verse 6. I am the way; hee was the way by which the Father came to us;
— 2. In going he hath raised us in being our Way. He being ascended and with the Father, we have through him a Way unto the Father, John 14. verse 6. I am the Way; he was the Way by which the Father Come to us;
The Saint could not pray with comfort, if he did not remember that Rev. 13.8. There is an Angell that stands before the Throne, to whom much Incense is given, to offer up the prayers of his people unto God.
The Saint could not pray with Comfort, if he did not Remember that Rev. 13.8. There is an Angel that Stands before the Throne, to whom much Incense is given, to offer up the Prayers of his people unto God.
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or look up unto God, if he did not know Christ were with him? But now, that Christ is with his Father, wee know, 1 Joh. 2.1. That if any man sinne wee have an Advocate with the Father, even Christ the righteous. Hebr. 7.25. He is therefore able to save them to the utmost that come unto God through him;
or look up unto God, if he did not know christ were with him? But now, that christ is with his Father, we know, 1 John 2.1. That if any man sin we have an Advocate with the Father, even christ the righteous. Hebrew 7.25. He is Therefore able to save them to the utmost that come unto God through him;
— Yea, 4. His Ascension and sitting at the right hand of the Father, hath an influence upon our raising ▪ in that now from thence he giveth gifts unto men, Ephes. 4.8. When hee ascended up on high, he led Captivity Captive, and gave gifts unto men.
— Yea, 4. His Ascension and sitting At the right hand of the Father, hath an influence upon our raising ▪ in that now from thence he gives Gifts unto men, Ephesians 4.8. When he ascended up on high, he led Captivity Captive, and gave Gifts unto men.
Now saith the Apostle, when hee led Captivity Captive, he distributed these to men: As Conquerors use when they have taken the spoile, to deale it out in gifts.
Now Says the Apostle, when he led Captivity Captive, he distributed these to men: As Conquerors use when they have taken the spoil, to deal it out in Gifts.
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and gifts for the benefit of our soules: Nay the descending of the Spirit was a fruit of Christs Ascension. See it, Joh. 14.16. & John 16.7. I tell you the truth, it is expedient for you that I goe away;
and Gifts for the benefit of our Souls: Nay the descending of the Spirit was a fruit of Christ Ascension. See it, John 14.16. & John 16.7. I tell you the truth, it is expedient for you that I go away;
Now it is plaine, that the internall gifts of the Spirit, and workes of it, are fruits of Christs Ascension as well as the more common and externall gifts, given in the dayes of Pentecost, from the 14. of Joh. ver. 16. where Christ promiseth them that the comforter which upon his departure he would send to them should abide with them for ever.
Now it is plain, that the internal Gifts of the Spirit, and works of it, Are fruits of Christ Ascension as well as the more Common and external Gifts, given in the days of Pentecost, from the 14. of John ver. 16. where christ promises them that the comforter which upon his departure he would send to them should abide with them for ever.
But now to what purpose is all this for any soules wounds, that there is Balme in Gilead, that there is a Phisitian there, without the Balme bee applyed to its soul?
But now to what purpose is all this for any Souls wounds, that there is Balm in Gilead, that there is a physician there, without the Balm be applied to its soul?
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Now what doth the poore Electone want that it hath lost in Adam? I conceive three things, 1. Life. 2. Strength. 3. Light. 1. Life. It is a damned Creature in Adam, it wants a way of salvation, a pardon for its sinnes, a righteousnesse to appeare in the sight of God. 2. Adam hath left it a weak creature, not able to do any thing that is good;
Now what does the poor Electone want that it hath lost in Adam? I conceive three things, 1. Life. 2. Strength. 3. Light. 1. Life. It is a damned Creature in Adam, it Wants a Way of salvation, a pardon for its Sins, a righteousness to appear in the sighed of God. 2. Adam hath left it a weak creature, not able to do any thing that is good;
it wants a strength to Act in, so as to please God. 3. Adam hath left it a comfortlesse creature, without any light of Gods countenance shining upon it. Now all these are purchased.
it Wants a strength to Act in, so as to please God. 3. Adam hath left it a comfortless creature, without any Light of God's countenance shining upon it. Now all these Are purchased.
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Christ is all to the Childe of of God, Psalme 27. verse 1. But how doth Christ apply these to the soules of his redeemed ones? 1. Saith the Apostle, He calls them. We say that in effectuall calling, which is when God joynes the irresistable power of his Spirit, with the outward preaching of the Word, God doth these three things. 1. Convince the soule of his elect vessell, (that is a child of wrath by Nature as well as others, Ephes. 2.3.) what a condition it is in by reason of its Originall,
christ is all to the Child of of God, Psalm 27. verse 1. But how does christ apply these to the Souls of his redeemed ones? 1. Says the Apostle, He calls them. We say that in effectual calling, which is when God joins the irresistible power of his Spirit, with the outward preaching of the Word, God does these three things. 1. Convince the soul of his elect vessel, (that is a child of wrath by Nature as well as Others, Ephesians 2.3.) what a condition it is in by reason of its Original,
and its Actuall sinnes. 2. Humble the soule for its sinnes, and discover unto the soule the insufficiency of all its owne righteousnesse, that it is undone in its sinnes, and undone in its righteousnesse:
and its Actual Sins. 2. Humble the soul for its Sins, and discover unto the soul the insufficiency of all its own righteousness, that it is undone in its Sins, and undone in its righteousness:
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and to receive him by a true resting, and relying upon his Merits for salvation. 2. And having thus Called the soule, he then justifies it: He hath in his Decree justified it from eternity;
and to receive him by a true resting, and relying upon his Merits for salvation. 2. And having thus Called the soul, he then Justifies it: He hath in his decree justified it from eternity;
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but now hee doth actually and formally justifie it. 1. By pardoning its sinnes, and acquitting the soule from the obligation it till now lay under to death,
but now he does actually and formally justify it. 1. By pardoning its Sins, and acquitting the soul from the obligation it till now lay under to death,
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by which it appeares, the sinner is pardoned, not without a satisfaction first given to Justice. 3. By accepting graciously the soule thus justified as perfectly righteous for the Lord Jesus Christs sake,
by which it appears, the sinner is pardoned, not without a satisfaction First given to justice. 3. By accepting graciously the soul thus justified as perfectly righteous for the Lord jesus Christ sake,
and sets upon works, 1. Of Mortification, to subdue the strong holds of Satan, viz. the remainder of corruption in the soule. 2. Of Vivification, setting upon such Duties as God hath required of his redeemed ones, being exercises of the grace which they have received from the Lord Jesus Christ;
and sets upon works, 1. Of Mortification, to subdue the strong holds of Satan, viz. the remainder of corruption in the soul. 2. Of Vivification, setting upon such Duties as God hath required of his redeemed ones, being exercises of the grace which they have received from the Lord jesus christ;
Yea, and thirdly, In his due time he raises the soule to a comfortable life, in giving it the sense of his love, a perswasion of its Union with the Lord Jesus Christ, peace in the inward man, thining upon it with the light of his Countenance, which is better to it than thousands of Gold and Silver.
Yea, and Thirdly, In his due time he raises the soul to a comfortable life, in giving it the sense of his love, a persuasion of its union with the Lord jesus christ, peace in the inward man, thining upon it with the Light of his Countenance, which is better to it than thousands of Gold and Silver.
and to take them up to himself in glory, that where he is there they may be also, John 16. verse 3. Thus Christ hath meritoriously raised all his redeemed ones;
and to take them up to himself in glory, that where he is there they may be also, John 16. verse 3. Thus christ hath meritoriously raised all his redeemed ones;
applying life to them by Vocation, and Justification, strength to them by Sanctification, light and comfort to them by shining with the Light of his Countenance upon them, and finally giving them Glorification;
applying life to them by Vocation, and Justification, strength to them by Sanctification, Light and Comfort to them by shining with the Light of his Countenance upon them, and finally giving them Glorification;
I have now done with the Doctrinall part, so farre as to shew you, 1. That it is Christ that raiseth his Elect ones. 1. He is designed. 2. He can doe it. 3. Hee onely can. 4. Hee hath done it meritoriously for all. 5. Hee hath done it actually and formally for some,
I have now done with the Doctrinal part, so Far as to show you, 1. That it is christ that Raiseth his Elect ones. 1. He is designed. 2. He can do it. 3. He only can. 4. He hath done it meritoriously for all. 5. He hath done it actually and formally for Some,
His owne will was all the reason, he did it freely, we buy without money, or money-worth. Isa â–ª 55.1, 2. 2. If you aske to what end hee did it, It was his own glorie;
His own will was all the reason, he did it freely, we buy without money, or money-worth. Isaiah â–ª 55.1, 2. 2. If you ask to what end he did it, It was his own glory;
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He Predestinated, Redeemed, and Adopted us, meerely to the praise of the glorie of his grace, Ephes. 1. verse 6. The end which he aimed at in Calling us was his glory, Rom. 9.23, 24, 25, 26. If you aske me,
He Predestinated, Redeemed, and Adopted us, merely to the praise of the glory of his grace, Ephesians 1. verse 6. The end which he aimed At in Calling us was his glory, Rom. 9.23, 24, 25, 26. If you ask me,
why God that could as well have been glorified in the damnation of poore wretches, would chuse rather to be glorified in their salvation, and bringing them to life;
why God that could as well have been glorified in the damnation of poor wretches, would choose rather to be glorified in their salvation, and bringing them to life;
But I shall onely apply the consideration of it, as offering you ground and matter, First, of Humiliation. Secondly, of Instruction. Thirdly, of Examination. Fourthly, of Exhortation. Fiftly, of Consolation. First of all for Humiliation.
But I shall only apply the consideration of it, as offering you ground and matter, First, of Humiliation. Secondly, of Instruction. Thirdly, of Examination. Fourthly, of Exhortation. Fifty, of Consolation. First of all for Humiliation.
and this hee could not have done without taking thy flesh, dying upon the Crosse, suffering the bitternesse of his Fathers wrath? consider then, what cause thou hast to be humbled for thy sins.
and this he could not have done without taking thy Flesh, dying upon the Cross, suffering the bitterness of his Father's wrath? Consider then, what cause thou hast to be humbled for thy Sins.
1. Considering that these were they put Christ to death. 2 that by these, since that time thou hast crucified the Lord of life. 1. Consider that thy sins were those that put Christ to death, Rom. 4.25. He was delivered to death for our sinnes.
1. Considering that these were they put christ to death. 2 that by these, since that time thou hast Crucified the Lord of life. 1. Consider that thy Sins were those that put christ to death, Rom. 4.25. He was Delivered to death for our Sins.
Me thinks every one when they heare of Christs Agony and bloudy Sweat, of his Whippings, Buffetings, of his bitter Sufferings, &c. should be ready to cry out with Pilate, Quid mali fecit? What evill (I pray) hath he done? Ah none Christian, it was to raise thee;
Me thinks every one when they hear of Christ Agony and bloody Sweat, of his Whippings, Buffetings, of his bitter Sufferings, etc. should be ready to cry out with Pilate, Quid mali fecit? What evil (I pray) hath he done? Ah none Christian, it was to raise thee;
Certainly, it was a great griefe of heart to David, to remember that he had an hand in the bloud of Uriah; that was surely the great transgression that hee complained of;
Certainly, it was a great grief of heart to David, to Remember that he had an hand in the blood of Uriah; that was surely the great Transgression that he complained of;
And questionlesse it was no small Trouble of Spirit to Paul, afterwards to consider, that he was one of them that were consenting to Stephens death, Acts 7.59, 60. Chap. 8. verse 1. he afterwards repeats it with shame, I was a persecuter. Christian, here is one murdered by cruell hands, not an Uriah, not a Stephen; but hee that is worth ten thousand of these;
And questionless it was no small Trouble of Spirit to Paul, afterwards to Consider, that he was one of them that were consenting to Stephen's death, Acts 7.59, 60. Chap. 8. verse 1. he afterwards repeats it with shame, I was a Persecutor. Christian, Here is one murdered by cruel hands, not an Uriah, not a Stephen; but he that is worth ten thousand of these;
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verse 54. Christians, there is none of you here, but your sinnes were the betrayers and murtheres of the Lord Jesus, that Christ that had such eternall, sure and unchangeable thoughts of love to your soules.
verse 54. Christians, there is none of you Here, but your Sins were the betrayers and murtheres of the Lord jesus, that christ that had such Eternal, sure and unchangeable thoughts of love to your Souls.
Ah! how great were those sins which could not be remitted without the bloud of the immaculate Lamb of God? Me thinks every one of you should sit downe and say, Ah Lord, that ever I should be such a wretch,
Ah! how great were those Sins which could not be remitted without the blood of the immaculate Lamb of God? Me thinks every one of you should fit down and say, Ah Lord, that ever I should be such a wretch,
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so farre to provoke the fire of thy wrath, that nothing could quench it but the bloud of thy Sonne, that I should throw my selfe so deep into Hell, that nothing could raise mee but the bloud-shedding of the deare Sonne of Gods love.
so Far to provoke the fire of thy wrath, that nothing could quench it but the blood of thy Son, that I should throw my self so deep into Hell, that nothing could raise me but the bloodshedding of the deer Son of God's love.
Was it not enough that he once was pierced, scoffed, wounded, crucified for you, but must you againe crucifie him? and which of you doe it not daily? Causinus tels us a story of Clodoveyus one of the Kings of France, that when he was converted from Paganisme to Christianity,
Was it not enough that he once was pierced, scoffed, wounded, Crucified for you, but must you again crucify him? and which of you do it not daily? Causinus tells us a story of Clovis one of the Kings of France, that when he was converted from Paganism to Christianity,
Which of us is not condemning the crucifiers of Christ for their cruelty, and in the meane time we condemne not our selves, who by our daily sinnes make him to bleed againe afresh? Ah, let us judge our selves, and sit downe and mourne;
Which of us is not condemning the crucifiers of christ for their cruelty, and in the mean time we condemn not our selves, who by our daily Sins make him to bleed again afresh? Ah, let us judge our selves, and fit down and mourn;
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we are they that have added to Christs bonds, that have increased his wounds, and the pangs of his grieved soule, (which is now glorified) with our renewing lusts and corruptions:
we Are they that have added to Christ bonds, that have increased his wounds, and the pangs of his grieved soul, (which is now glorified) with our renewing Lustiest and corruptions:
That he would poure out the spirit of grace and of supplications upon us, and make us to look upon him whom we have pierced, and doe pierce daily, and mourn as a man mournes for his only Son. And be in bitternesse for him,
That he would pour out the Spirit of grace and of supplications upon us, and make us to look upon him whom we have pierced, and do pierce daily, and mourn as a man mourns for his only Son. And be in bitterness for him,
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What tongue? what Saint? what Angell can speake out this unspeakable love? Pray, O pray (Christians,) That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith, that ye being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all Saints, What is the breadth,
What tongue? what Saint? what Angel can speak out this unspeakable love? prey, Oh pray (Christians,) That christ may dwell in your hearts by faith, that you being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all Saints, What is the breadth,
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for Jesus Christ, when a writ of eternal vengeance was Ready to issue out against you, to be your surety and beare the blow off, to the breaking of his own armes? Was it love in the Roman to personate his friend,
for jesus christ, when a writ of Eternal vengeance was Ready to issue out against you, to be your surety and bear the blow off, to the breaking of his own arms? Was it love in the Roman to personate his friend,
for Jesus Christ to take the raggs of your flesh upon him, and indeed to dye a death upon the crosse for you? for you (deare friends) for you he was smitten, despised, rejected of men, he dyed to make you live, he was content to fall, so you might rise.
for jesus christ to take the rags of your Flesh upon him, and indeed to die a death upon the cross for you? for you (deer Friends) for you he was smitten, despised, rejected of men, he died to make you live, he was content to fallen, so you might rise.
nay he will help thee with hands too, He was made perfect through sufferings, Hebr. 2.10. Heb. 5.9. Being made perfect hee became the author of salvation to them that obey him.
nay he will help thee with hands too, He was made perfect through sufferings, Hebrew 2.10. Hebrew 5.9. Being made perfect he became the author of salvation to them that obey him.
if thou hast not him, it is not all the righteousnesse of Saints, and Angels that will make a garment which will not bee too short to cover thy nakednesse.
if thou hast not him, it is not all the righteousness of Saints, and Angels that will make a garment which will not be too short to cover thy nakedness.
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You would thinke you owed a great deale to him, that should exalt you from a Dungeon to a Throne Mephibosheth thought he was mightily honoured to be admitted to eate bread at the Kings Table:
You would think you owed a great deal to him, that should exalt you from a Dungeon to a Throne Mephibosheth Thought he was mightily honoured to be admitted to eat bred At the Kings Table:
is every of your soules indebted to the Lord Jesus Christ, who remembred you in your low estate? For his mercy endureth for ever. But I passe on further.
is every of your Souls indebted to the Lord jesus christ, who remembered you in your low estate? For his mercy Endureth for ever. But I pass on further.
I have spoke to this in the former Doctrine, but because I here meet it so fit again, take two Notes of Triall from this Doctrine: 1. If you be raised, you are raised by Christs merits.
I have spoke to this in the former Doctrine, but Because I Here meet it so fit again, take two Notes of Trial from this Doctrine: 1. If you be raised, you Are raised by Christ merits.
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1. If you be raised, It is by Christs merits, all the Abana, and Parphars, of thy owne merits would not doe it. One drop of that fountaine that was set open for Iudah and Ierusalem, for sinne,
1. If you be raised, It is by Christ merits, all the Abana, and Parphars, of thy own merits would not do it. One drop of that fountain that was Set open for Iudah and Ierusalem, for sin,
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and for uncleanenesse, is worth all the waters of thine own Damascus. What trusts thou in Christian? Is it what thou hast done? Alas, thou art so far from having any naturall strength (as Pelagians and Arminians dreame) or any other strength of merits, either of thy owne,
and for uncleanness, is worth all the waters of thine own Damascus. What trusts thou in Christian? Is it what thou hast done? Alas, thou art so Far from having any natural strength (as Pelagians and Arminians dream) or any other strength of merits, either of thy own,
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and all the Angels of heaven, could unite their forces in one arme, and to one act, they could as little have lifted thee up out of the pit into which thou wert fallen,
and all the Angels of heaven, could unite their forces in one arm, and to one act, they could as little have lifted thee up out of the pit into which thou Wertenberg fallen,
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Say therefore as they say that great Papist concluded, Tutissimum est Christi meritis confidere, it is most safe onely to rest upon him, believe it, all other trusts are as the bruised Reed of Egypt, and as the broken staffe of Assyria, which if thou trusteth too, they run into thy hand,
Say Therefore as they say that great Papist concluded, Tutissimum est Christ Meritis confidere, it is most safe only to rest upon him, believe it, all other trusts Are as the Bruised Reed of Egypt, and as the broken staff of Assyria, which if thou Trusteth too, they run into thy hand,
and pierce thee, they will cause thee to fall many strides short of heaven, when they have carried thee to their furthest, their Nil ultra. O trust not in them,
and pierce thee, they will cause thee to fallen many strides short of heaven, when they have carried thee to their furthest, their Nil ultra. Oh trust not in them,
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Christian, thou wert lost and undone, thou wert in Adams loines as well as any, thou hadst an adventure in his ship as well as any, the ship was wrackt.
Christian, thou Wertenberg lost and undone, thou Wertenberg in Adams loins as well as any, thou Hadst an adventure in his ship as well as any, the ship was wracked.
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Did the Lord ever call thee? Didst thou ever yet find a powerfull worke of Gods spirit (joyned with the word) upon thy heart? Did the Lord ever make thee in any measure to see thy lost condition? Did the Lord ever yet bid thee (when thou sawest thy selfe lost,
Did the Lord ever call thee? Didst thou ever yet find a powerful work of God's Spirit (joined with the word) upon thy heart? Did the Lord ever make thee in any measure to see thy lost condition? Did the Lord ever yet bid thee (when thou Sawest thy self lost,
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and wert confounded in thy owne insufficiency) looke upon Jesus Christ and live? Was sinne ever yet a sting to thy soule? if not, I doubt (yea I am out of doubt) Christ was never a true comfort to thee.
and Wertenberg confounded in thy own insufficiency) look upon jesus christ and live? Was sin ever yet a sting to thy soul? if not, I doubt (yea I am out of doubt) christ was never a true Comfort to thee.
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Againe, Christ sancrifies before he glorifies, he hath ordained us to good works, and then to obtaine everlasting life (though not for them) this is Christs method of raising.
Again, christ sancrifies before he Glorifies, he hath ordained us to good works, and then to obtain everlasting life (though not for them) this is Christ method of raising.
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But I have in the former Doctrine spake so fully to this worke of Examination, in relation to this thing (of so great a concernment to every soule as nothing can be more) that I shall now adde no more, but passe on.
But I have in the former Doctrine spoke so Fully to this work of Examination, in Relation to this thing (of so great a concernment to every soul as nothing can be more) that I shall now add no more, but pass on.
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— 1. Is there any poore soule here, that is to this day so miserable as that it hath no portion in the Lord Jesus Christ? Now I beseech you as an Ambassador of the Lord Jesus Christ,
— 1. Is there any poor soul Here, that is to this day so miserable as that it hath no portion in the Lord jesus christ? Now I beseech you as an Ambassador of the Lord jesus christ,
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and some rare one should come to the Towne, that alone had found out the mystery in the Art of curing that very trouble, he should be throng'd with Patients:
and Some rare one should come to the Town, that alone had found out the mystery in the Art of curing that very trouble, he should be thronged with Patients:
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How is it that Christ hath no more practise? he that is the great Physitian, that all the creatures are Physitians of no value to him? Alas, the reason is too perspicuous;
How is it that christ hath no more practice? he that is the great physician, that all the creatures Are Physicians of no valve to him? Alas, the reason is too perspicuous;
wert thou sicke of such a disease, and hadst heard of so rare a Physitian, what wouldst thou aske? 1. How shall I speake with him? 2. What must I give him? 3. How must I apply his physicke? 4. What Rules of diet or walking, &c. must I observe? 1. Dost thou aske how thou shalt speake with the Lord Jesus Christ, to lay open thy soules wounds unto him? And where doth he exhibite his balme? I answer to thee:
Wertenberg thou sick of such a disease, and Hadst herd of so rare a physician, what Wouldst thou ask? 1. How shall I speak with him? 2. What must I give him? 3. How must I apply his physic? 4. What Rules of diet or walking, etc. must I observe? 1. Dost thou ask how thou shalt speak with the Lord jesus christ, to lay open thy Souls wounds unto him? And where does he exhibit his balm? I answer to thee:
O ye simple understand wisedome, and ye fooles be of an understanding heart, Prov. 8. ver. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. The Lord Christ keeps open shop in every place.
O you simple understand Wisdom, and you Fools be of an understanding heart, Curae 8. ver. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. The Lord christ keeps open shop in every place.
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was there ever so cheap a Market, of so rich commodities? Christian, poore Christian, wert thou but sensible of thy soules wants, thou wouldst give as many thousand worlds (if thou hadst them,
was there ever so cheap a Market, of so rich commodities? Christian, poor Christian, Wertenberg thou but sensible of thy Souls Wants, thou Wouldst give as many thousand world's (if thou Hadst them,
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what a comfort it would be to them, if the light of the Gospell might but shine into hell a few dayes? And is mercy offered freely? mayest thou be saved if thy owne cursed will were not in the way? Ah (Christian) turne, turne,
what a Comfort it would be to them, if the Light of the Gospel might but shine into hell a few days? And is mercy offered freely? Mayest thou be saved if thy own cursed will were not in the Way? Ah (Christian) turn, turn,
why should thy soule dye, when there is balme in Gilead, and so glorious a Physitian there? Dost thou aske how must I apply his bloud? 3. I answer, only by Faith. God so loved the world (saith the Apostle) that whosoever beleeveth in him should not perish but have everlasting life:
why should thy soul die, when there is balm in Gilead, and so glorious a physician there? Dost thou ask how must I apply his blood? 3. I answer, only by Faith. God so loved the world (Says the Apostle) that whosoever Believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life:
Indeed it is an act too, but as so, it is Gods gift, I meane the strength by which thou must act, He is the Author and finisher of our faith (saith the Apostle to the Hebrewes. ) O therefore cry, cry mightily unto God (he will help thee doe this too.) Goe alone and wrastle with God,
Indeed it is an act too, but as so, it is God's gift, I mean the strength by which thou must act, He is the Author and finisher of our faith (Says the Apostle to the Hebrews.) Oh Therefore cry, cry mightily unto God (he will help thee doe this too.) Go alone and wrestle with God,
and Christ seemed to slight him, cryed yet the more earnestly, till the Lord said, What wilt thou? And he answered, Lord that I might receive my sight.
and christ seemed to slight him, cried yet the more earnestly, till the Lord said, What wilt thou? And he answered, Lord that I might receive my sighed.
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and the swine to the wallowing in the mire. He that is borne of God sinneth not, sayes the Apostle, not constantly, nor wilfully, but weakly. This for direction:
and the Swine to the wallowing in the mire. He that is born of God Sinneth not, Says the Apostle, not constantly, nor wilfully, but weakly. This for direction:
If the Righteous man turneth away from his righteousnesse, and committeth iniquity, and doth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doth, shall he live? all his righteousnesse that he hath done shall not be mentioned, in his trespasse that he hath trespassed,
If the Righteous man turns away from his righteousness, and Committeth iniquity, and does according to all the abominations that the wicked man does, shall he live? all his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned, in his trespass that he hath trespassed,
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Get but a true understanding, 1. Of your owne vile and undone condition, what an hell you carry about with you. 2. What an hell you tread over every day,
Get but a true understanding, 1. Of your own vile and undone condition, what an hell you carry about with you. 2. What an hell you tread over every day,
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especially, if yee well consider (what I have sufficiently proved to you) that it is impossible that in Heaven and earth there should be found any way of salvation for your poore soules but in himselfe.
especially, if ye well Consider (what I have sufficiently proved to you) that it is impossible that in Heaven and earth there should be found any Way of salvation for your poor Souls but in himself.
Now the Lord worke these things upon your hearts. 2. Give me leave now to speake a word of Exhortation to you my Brethren, to whom the Lord hath of his free grace given a portion in the Lord Jesus Christ,
Now the Lord work these things upon your hearts. 2. Give me leave now to speak a word of Exhortation to you my Brothers, to whom the Lord hath of his free grace given a portion in the Lord jesus christ,
for a King to visit an Hospitall, to come with his owne hands and dresse the putrified wounds of his meanest subject, it is a condescention scarse found amongst the sons of men,
for a King to visit an Hospital, to come with his own hands and dress the Putrified wounds of his Meanest Subject, it is a condescension scarce found among the Sons of men,
had it not been his bowels of mercy that had yerned towards thee for thy good, he had never been moved towards thee from any other principle. 3. I whom thou hadst offended.
had it not been his bowels of mercy that had yearned towards thee for thy good, he had never been moved towards thee from any other principle. 3. I whom thou Hadst offended.
yet greater love than this hath Christ shewne, that he dyed for his enemy, Rom. 5.8. Scarcely for a righteous man will one dye, yet peradventure for a good man some will dare to dye.
yet greater love than this hath christ shown, that he died for his enemy, Rom. 5.8. Scarcely for a righteous man will one die, yet Peradventure for a good man Some will Dare to die.
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2. To a glorious condition. It is an estate more glorious than thy naturall estate was or could be miserable, to be free men in Jesus Christ, Rom. 6.18. into marvellous light, 1 Pet. 2.9. to to be children, and if children then heirs of God, and joynt-heires with the Lord Jesus Christ, Rom. 8.17. Heires of salvation, Heb. 1.14. Heires of the Promises, Heb. 11.9. Heires of the Kingdome, Jam. 2.5.
2. To a glorious condition. It is an estate more glorious than thy natural estate was or could be miserable, to be free men in jesus christ, Rom. 6.18. into marvellous Light, 1 Pet. 2.9. to to be children, and if children then Heirs of God, and Joint heirs with the Lord jesus christ, Rom. 8.17. Heirs of salvation, Hebrew 1.14. Heirs of the Promises, Hebrew 11.9. Heirs of the Kingdom, Jam. 2.5.
wherefore is it, but that you should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darknesse into marvellous light? 3. He raised you by his owne falling, yes, nothing else could doe it;
Wherefore is it, but that you should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into marvellous Light? 3. He raised you by his own falling, yes, nothing Else could do it;
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but spent their time in singing forth his glory, and serving him with cheerfull readinesse all their dayes, yet Heb. 2.16. He in no wise took upon him the Nature of Angels, but he tooke on him the seed of Abraham.
but spent their time in singing forth his glory, and serving him with cheerful readiness all their days, yet Hebrew 2.16. He in no wise took upon him the Nature of Angels, but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
2. If the Lord would have chosen men, might not he have chosen ten thousand more great, more noble, more wise, that in a carnall eye were by Nature cut out far more fit to have made vessels of glory of than thou art? yet the Lord hath passed them by, he hath passed by Eliab and Shammah, that were sonnes of the same Father with thee,
2. If the Lord would have chosen men, might not he have chosen ten thousand more great, more noble, more wise, that in a carnal eye were by Nature Cut out Far more fit to have made vessels of glory of than thou art? yet the Lord hath passed them by, he hath passed by Eliab and Shammah, that were Sons of the same Father with thee,
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and see if thou hast not cause to say, My soule and all that is within me, my tongue and all that is without me, praise the Lord. But, O remember I Christian, Remember!
and see if thou hast not cause to say, My soul and all that is within me, my tongue and all that is without me, praise the Lord. But, Oh Remember I Christian, remember!
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But more particularly let me point thee out some particular duties, that the Lord requires of thee, in a poor answer to his rich Acts of eternall love.
But more particularly let me point thee out Some particular duties, that the Lord requires of thee, in a poor answer to his rich Acts of Eternal love.
nor his Word and Truth too dear to pawne for thee, not his bloud too deare to spill for thee? hath he valued nothing in comparison of thee? O doe thou value nothing in an equall ballance with him;
nor his Word and Truth too dear to pawn for thee, not his blood too deer to spill for thee? hath he valued nothing in comparison of thee? Oh doe thou valve nothing in an equal balance with him;
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yet he valued not his life for thee, but powred out his bloud, his precious bloud, upon the Crosse, that through his bloud thou mightest have remission purchased.
yet he valued not his life for thee, but poured out his blood, his precious blood, upon the Cross, that through his blood thou Mightest have remission purchased.
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Be made partakers of the divine Nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust, 2 Pet. 1.4. Your Nature was full of imperfection and weaknesse, the divine Nature is full of perfection and glory:
Be made partakers of the divine Nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust, 2 Pet. 1.4. Your Nature was full of imperfection and weakness, the divine Nature is full of perfection and glory:
and covetousnesse, which is idolatry, for which things, &c. The Apostle Saint Paul presseth the great duty of mortification from this very principle, Likewise reckon yee also your selves to be dead to sinne,
and covetousness, which is idolatry, for which things, etc. The Apostle Saint Paul Presseth the great duty of mortification from this very principle, Likewise reckon ye also your selves to be dead to sin,
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but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord, Rom. 6.11. and so on, ver. 12, 13. Let not sinne therefore reigne in your mortall bodies, &c. Ah, throw away the nailes that pierced your Christ.
but alive unto God through jesus christ our Lord, Rom. 6.11. and so on, ver. 12, 13. Let not sin Therefore Reign in your Mortal bodies, etc. Ah, throw away the nails that pierced your christ.
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The Apostle Saint Paul presseth this worke of Vivification also, from Christs Resurrection, Rom. 6. ver. 4. We are buried with him by Baptisme into death, that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father,
The Apostle Saint Paul Presseth this work of Vivification also, from Christ Resurrection, Rom. 6. ver. 4. We Are buried with him by Baptism into death, that like as christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father,
Sixthly, Hath he ascended that he might raise us? O then let us likewise ascend after him, setting our affections upon things which are above, not upon things which are below.
Sixthly, Hath he ascended that he might raise us? O then let us likewise ascend After him, setting our affections upon things which Are above, not upon things which Are below.
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Let our hearts also be where our treasure is, Col. 3. ver. 1. If then ye be risen with Christ, secke those things which are above, where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God.
Let our hearts also be where our treasure is, Col. 3. ver. 1. If then you be risen with christ, secke those things which Are above, where christ Sitteth At the right hand of God.
Looke for him, he is making ready his chariot, He is bowing the Heavens, and comming downe, He hath prepared a place for his redeemed ones, and he is comming:
Look for him, he is making ready his chariot, He is bowing the Heavens, and coming down, He hath prepared a place for his redeemed ones, and he is coming:
and touching others. 1. Touching themselves, against their worldly miseries and spirit-feares. 1. Art thou disconsolate (Christian, ) to thinke what a poore low estate God hath given thee in this world, that thou art poore, despised, rejected? O consider, thou shalt have better in heaven.
and touching Others. 1. Touching themselves, against their worldly misery's and spirit-feares. 1. Art thou disconsolate (Christian,) to think what a poor low estate God hath given thee in this world, that thou art poor, despised, rejected? O Consider, thou shalt have better in heaven.
but it was joyfull newes to consider, But now you are washed, now you are cleansed, &c. But alas (saith the Christian,) I sinne every day, my backslidings are many, I sinne in my righteousnesse, my best duties are sinne.
but it was joyful news to Consider, But now you Are washed, now you Are cleansed, etc. But alas (Says the Christian,) I sin every day, my backslidings Are many, I sin in my righteousness, my best duties Are sin.
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why am I thus? why doe I walke heavily? I answer, Because God sees it fit for thee, thou mayst be raised, both meritoriously and actually, though not comfortably and sensibly:
why am I thus? why do I walk heavily? I answer, Because God sees it fit for thee, thou Mayest be raised, both meritoriously and actually, though not comfortably and sensibly:
I have not lost one of them (saith Christ) he knowes them by name, they cannot be missing, his worke shall not be in vaine concerning any one of his chosen ones.
I have not lost one of them (Says christ) he knows them by name, they cannot be missing, his work shall not be in vain Concerning any one of his chosen ones.
Secondly, Let Christians from hence be comforted concerning others. 1. Such of their friends as they may sadly feare, have as yet no portion in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Secondly, Let Christians from hence be comforted Concerning Others. 1. Such of their Friends as they may sadly Fear, have as yet no portion in the Lord jesus christ.
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There is many a one that hath a white name in Gods Election-booke, and whose name Christ hath engraven upon his hands, that to us is yet a black child of wrath, a stranger to the Covenant of Grace.
There is many a one that hath a white name in God's Election-book, and whose name christ hath engraven upon his hands, that to us is yet a black child of wrath, a stranger to the Covenant of Grace.
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there is a spare roome in Heaven for them. 2. Art thou disconsolate to see some of thy friends in great terrors, in great afflictions of spirit? O rejoyce over them Christian, it is probable Christ is raising of them.
there is a spare room in Heaven for them. 2. Art thou disconsolate to see Some of thy Friends in great terrors, in great afflictions of Spirit? O rejoice over them Christian, it is probable christ is raising of them.
Not the most blubber'd-eyed, uncomely Christian (in thine eyes) in the world, but Jesus Christ hath provided an handkerchiefe to wipe all teares from their eyes;
Not the most blubber'd-eyed, uncomely Christian (in thine eyes) in the world, but jesus christ hath provided an handkerchief to wipe all tears from their eyes;
