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TRUE HAPPINESSE, OR KING DAVIDS CHOICE.
TRUE HAPPINESS, OR KING DAVIDS CHOICE.
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The first Section. of one thing.
The First Section. of one thing.
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PSAL. 27. VERS. 4. One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the dayes of my life, to behold the beautie of the Lord,
PSALM 27. VERS. 4. One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek After, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord,
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and to enquire in his temple.
and to inquire in his temple.
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THis verse containeth the prophets choice of true happinesse, and it is set down in foure things.
THis verse Containeth the Prophets choice of true happiness, and it is Set down in foure things.
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First indefinitely, that it is one thing. Next, from whom he seeketh it, it is from the Lord Jehovah. Thirdly, how he seeketh it:
First indefinitely, that it is one thing. Next, from whom he seeks it, it is from the Lord Jehovah. Thirdly, how he seeks it:
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and that is in two, for the time present he hath desired it; next for the time to come he will enquire it constantly.
and that is in two, for the time present he hath desired it; next for the time to come he will inquire it constantly.
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The fourth is happinesse it self, particularly described in foure points: First, what it is; A dwelling. Next where;
The fourth is happiness it self, particularly described in foure points: First, what it is; A Dwelling. Next where;
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In the house of God. Thirdly, the time how long; All the dayes of his life.
In the house of God. Thirdly, the time how long; All the days of his life.
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Fourthly, the end of that long dwelling is in two: The one to behold and enjoy the beautie of the Lord:
Fourthly, the end of that long Dwelling is in two: The one to behold and enjoy the beauty of the Lord:
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The other to enquire in his temple.
The other to inquire in his temple.
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The first thing then is his choice, summarly described in the word ( one thing: ) So Christ confirmeth the prophets word, while he called Maries choice one thing. And that for these three reasons:
The First thing then is his choice, summarily described in the word (one thing:) So christ confirmeth the Prophets word, while he called Mary's choice one thing. And that for these three Reasons:
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First, because it is not a common, but a chief good.
First, Because it is not a Common, but a chief good.
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If there be any good above it, it is not the chief good, and if there be any good equall unto it, it is not alone:
If there be any good above it, it is not the chief good, and if there be any good equal unto it, it is not alone:
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But the chief good properly excludeth both a superiour and an equall good, and therefore is one.
But the chief good properly excludeth both a superior and an equal good, and Therefore is one.
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Next, because it is the last end which we minde eternally to enjoy:
Next, Because it is the last end which we mind eternally to enjoy:
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If there be any end beyond it, it is not the last, but amids, and a degree to it:
If there be any end beyond it, it is not the last, but amids, and a degree to it:
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All mids and ends are used for it, but it is sought for it self, and therefore must be but one.
All mids and ends Are used for it, but it is sought for it self, and Therefore must be but one.
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Thirdly, it is a center, whereunto all reasonable spirits draw.
Thirdly, it is a centre, whereunto all reasonable spirits draw.
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As all lines from a circle meet in the center, so every one that seeketh happinesse aright meeteth in the chief good,
As all lines from a circle meet in the centre, so every one that seeks happiness aright meeteth in the chief good,
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as the only thing which they intend, and therefore must be one.
as the only thing which they intend, and Therefore must be one.
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But some may think, that happinesse is in many things, because scripture sometime sayes, Blessed is the man whose sins are pardoned:
But Some may think, that happiness is in many things, Because scripture sometime Says, Blessed is the man whose Sins Are pardoned:
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and again, Blessed is he that feareth the Lord:
and again, Blessed is he that fears the Lord:
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and in the beginning of the first psalme, Blessed is the man, &c. the first text hath in the plurall number be atitudines, the blessednesses or happinesses of the man:
and in the beginning of the First psalm, Blessed is the man, etc. the First text hath in the plural number be atitudines, the Blessednesses or Happinesses of the man:
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And Christ Jesus in his sermon upon the mount reckoneth out many beatitudes or blessings. But I answer, that all these are but divers respects or parts of one happinesse. And christ jesus in his sermon upon the mount Reckoneth out many Beatitudes or blessings. But I answer, that all these Are but diverse respects or parts of one happiness.
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As when we say, that a man hath a whole hand, or a whole leg, we make not many healths,
As when we say, that a man hath a Whole hand, or a Whole leg, we make not many healths,
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but many parts of one health.
but many parts of one health.
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Happinesse is the soveraigne cure of our miserie, and our miserie hath many parts, as the want of knowledge, of faith, of peace, of uprightnesse, &c. And on the other part the presence of many evils,
Happiness is the sovereign cure of our misery, and our misery hath many parts, as the want of knowledge, of faith, of peace, of uprightness, etc. And on the other part the presence of many evils,
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as of sin originall and actuall, &c. And with all these sathan hath swadled us up in senslesnesse of our miserie, and carelesnesse of a remedie:
as of since original and actual, etc. And with all these sathan hath swaddled us up in Senslessness of our misery, and carelessness of a remedy:
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Therefore Christ beginneth in the doctrine of happinesse to loose us out of these, and pronounceth the first blessing on spirituall povertie, that is on the feeling of our miserie:
Therefore christ begins in the Doctrine of happiness to lose us out of these, and pronounceth the First blessing on spiritual poverty, that is on the feeling of our misery:
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And the second on our mourning for that felt miserie;
And the second on our mourning for that felt misery;
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and the third on our hunger and thirst, disposing us to seek and receive the remedie.
and the third on our hunger and thirst, disposing us to seek and receive the remedy.
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So all these particular blessings are but parts of one happinesse, when God our chief good taketh away all our evil,
So all these particular blessings Are but parts of one happiness, when God our chief good Takes away all our evil,
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and imparteth his good to our happinesse.
and imparts his good to our happiness.
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Neither is the two-fold prayer of the wise man contrary to the unitie of happinesse, Two things I have required of thee:
Neither is the twofold prayer of the wise man contrary to the unity of happiness, Two things I have required of thee:
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It is but a deprecation of the two extremes, povertie and superfluitie, and but one prayer for sufficiencie as the mids; It is but a deprecation of the two extremes, poverty and superfluity, and but one prayer for sufficiency as the mids;
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Therefore this chief good is only (One) Nature maketh our soul to seek one thing, but •ultitude suffereth not.
Therefore this chief good is only (One) Nature makes our soul to seek one thing, but •ultitude suffers not.
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But this one thing is all good, and beside it all things are nothing, and though it be all and better than all,
But this one thing is all good, and beside it all things Are nothing, and though it be all and better than all,
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yet it is called one, and that for excellencie, sufficiencie, integritie, and efficacie. Excellencie, because it is the best of all goods.
yet it is called one, and that for excellency, sufficiency, integrity, and efficacy. Excellency, Because it is the best of all goods.
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Every good hath the own degrees, as riches, beautie, honour, &c. and these degrees rise to the height of that kinde,
Every good hath the own Degrees, as riches, beauty, honour, etc. and these Degrees rise to the height of that kind,
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and all these highest degrees of all goods meet in this chiefest good.
and all these highest Degrees of all goods meet in this chiefest good.
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This excellencie is seen in originall communication, preservation, and reduction. For originall, it is the first good, for if it be of any other, it is not the first, but a secondarie good.
This excellency is seen in original communication, preservation, and reduction. For original, it is the First good, for if it be of any other, it is not the First, but a secondary good.
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It is good in it self, and goodnesse it self; not by qualification, but by its own essence:
It is good in it self, and Goodness it self; not by qualification, but by its own essence:
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It is a simple good, and the good of all good; a good whereby all things are good, and from which all good things are. It is a simple good, and the good of all good; a good whereby all things Are good, and from which all good things Are.
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For communication, because that chief good keepeth not it self within it self, but communicateth it to others;
For communication, Because that chief good Keepeth not it self within it self, but Communicateth it to Others;
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there is nothing in heaven or earth which partaketh not of Gods goodnes, the reasonlesse creature hath his footsteps, and the reasonable his image.
there is nothing in heaven or earth which partaketh not of God's Goodness, the reasonless creature hath his footsteps, and the reasonable his image.
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This is the proper notion of saving grace, when this chief good freely gives goodnesse to the Elect, both finding & fetching the reason of that communication from its own goodnesse.
This is the proper notion of Saving grace, when this chief good freely gives Goodness to the Elect, both finding & fetching the reason of that communication from its own Goodness.
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Thirdly for preservation, because it is a preserving goodnesse, keeping the good that it communicateth,
Thirdly for preservation, Because it is a preserving Goodness, keeping the good that it Communicateth,
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and that either by a common providence, as in common blessings, or else by a speciall preservation, maintaining in the elect his saving goodnesse;
and that either by a Common providence, as in Common blessings, or Else by a special preservation, maintaining in the elect his Saving Goodness;
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for if they fully or finally lose it, as they would be the more miserable, so it were a sort of crossing the greatest contentment of this goodnesse.
for if they Fully or finally loose it, as they would be the more miserable, so it were a sort of crossing the greatest contentment of this Goodness.
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The reduction is both in prosperitie and adversitie:
The reduction is both in Prosperity and adversity:
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in prosperitie we consider temporall blessings as the good gifts of God, yet we stand not there,
in Prosperity we Consider temporal blessings as the good Gifts of God, yet we stand not there,
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but ascend to spirituall blessings as better:
but ascend to spiritual blessings as better:
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And in spirituall blessings we finde the common gifts of the Spirit, as prophesie, knowledge, &c. to be good;
And in spiritual blessings we find the Common Gifts of the Spirit, as prophesy, knowledge, etc. to be good;
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but we ascend to the saving graces of the Spirit, as faith, hope, love, &c. as better.
but we ascend to the Saving graces of the Spirit, as faith, hope, love, etc. as better.
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Neither stand we still there, but ascend to the giving grace, even Gods free favour, wherefrom these given graces proceed:
Neither stand we still there, but ascend to the giving grace, even God's free favour, wherefrom these given graces proceed:
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And from that his free favour we ascend to himself who is goodnesse it self, not by participation of any good, but by his essence.
And from that his free favour we ascend to himself who is Goodness it self, not by participation of any good, but by his essence.
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But because in our prosperitie we are slow to make this graduall ascension to God,
But Because in our Prosperity we Are slow to make this gradual Ascension to God,
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therefore he teacheth us a more harsh reduction in adversitie, for when we are any wayes afflicted in the blessings of God, we finde no rest till we return to our chief good.
Therefore he Teaches us a more harsh reduction in adversity, for when we Are any ways afflicted in the blessings of God, we find no rest till we return to our chief good.
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Secondly for sufficiencie, and that both of furniture and supply. Of furniture, because it sufficeth all;
Secondly for sufficiency, and that both of furniture and supply. Of furniture, Because it Suffices all;
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for all persons, of whatsoever sex, qualitie, or condition; for all places both in heaven and earth;
for all Persons, of whatsoever sex, quality, or condition; for all places both in heaven and earth;
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for all times both in this life and after it. It is ever the same, and maketh us ever the same: for all times both in this life and After it. It is ever the same, and makes us ever the same:
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it hath no change in it self, but the communication of it groweth in us, and what is now grace, shall be glorie in heaven.
it hath no change in it self, but the communication of it grows in us, and what is now grace, shall be glory in heaven.
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If it could decay or lose, it were no happinesse but miserie.
If it could decay or loose, it were no happiness but misery.
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It is for all necessities both of soul and bodie, that one good is all-sufficient, there is none beside it,
It is for all necessities both of soul and body, that one good is All-sufficient, there is none beside it,
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and we need no other for happinesse.
and we need no other for happiness.
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Lastly, it is for all the powers of soul and bodie, to hold them in their pleasant exercise and give them rest:
Lastly, it is for all the Powers of soul and body, to hold them in their pleasant exercise and give them rest:
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It busieth our faith to apprehend it, our hope to expect it, our love to adhere to it, our joy to enjoy it, our fear to eschew the losse of it, &c. It hath also the sufficiencie of supply. For God exerciseth his children greatly about other blessings:
It busieth our faith to apprehend it, our hope to expect it, our love to adhere to it, our joy to enjoy it, our Fear to eschew the loss of it, etc. It hath also the sufficiency of supply. For God Exerciseth his children greatly about other blessings:
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either he holdeth from us the thing we desire, or taketh from us the thing we love,
either he holds from us the thing we desire, or Takes from us the thing we love,
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or spoileth it in our possession.
or spoileth it in our possession.
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Therefore we have need of some biding substance to supply these losses, and this is God alone:
Therefore we have need of Some biding substance to supply these losses, and this is God alone:
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for if we finde him present, we can easily bear with any losse.
for if we find him present, we can Easily bear with any loss.
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Elkanah said to Hannah, Am I not worth ten children to thee? So the presence of God is able to countervail the losse of a thousand blessings. Elkanah said to Hannah, Am I not worth ten children to thee? So the presence of God is able to countervail the loss of a thousand blessings.
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If a merchant have his stock of some hundred thousands secured on the land, he is not greatly grieved though he lose a little by sea.
If a merchant have his stock of Some hundred thousands secured on the land, he is not greatly grieved though he loose a little by sea.
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Thirdly for integritie, because it is a full and compleat thing. The chief good cannot be divided, but is as indivisible as infinite:
Thirdly for integrity, Because it is a full and complete thing. The chief good cannot be divided, but is as indivisible as infinite:
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as unitie in number excludeth multitude, so in essence it excludeth division, and the mistaking of this division made first Pythagoras, and then Plato to evanish in their mysticall numbers,
as unity in number excludeth multitude, so in essence it excludeth division, and the mistaking of this division made First Pythagoras, and then Plato to evanish in their mystical numbers,
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though some with more charitie than veritie have laboured to smooth it:
though Some with more charity than verity have laboured to smooth it:
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We partake not God by parts, but wholly, for he who hath him hath all and is wholly possessed of him.
We partake not God by parts, but wholly, for he who hath him hath all and is wholly possessed of him.
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When Christ saith, Come to me all ye that are wearie and laden, he offereth all happinesse to all,
When christ Says, Come to me all you that Are weary and laden, he Offereth all happiness to all,
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and it is possessed alike of all and of every one. As every one heareth the whole word when it is preached.
and it is possessed alike of all and of every one. As every one hears the Whole word when it is preached.
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For the kingdome of God is not diminished by the increase of possessours, because it is not divided,
For the Kingdom of God is not diminished by the increase of possessors, Because it is not divided,
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and everyone hath that entirely which many possesse in concord.
and everyone hath that entirely which many possess in concord.
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There is no matter of envie, because it is sufficient for all, and no mans measure doth prejudice another.
There is no matter of envy, Because it is sufficient for all, and no men measure does prejudice Another.
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Neither is their disposition to envie in them who are advanced to happines:
Neither is their disposition to envy in them who Are advanced to happiness:
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Christs disciples envied other in the beginning, but when they were filled with the holy Ghost they did not so.
Christ Disciples envied other in the beginning, but when they were filled with the holy Ghost they did not so.
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Envie reigneth in carnall men about temporall things, they are so small in themselves that they cannot suffice all,
Envy Reigneth in carnal men about temporal things, they Are so small in themselves that they cannot suffice all,
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and so proper in their possession that what one hath another wants:
and so proper in their possession that what one hath Another Wants:
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But if God dwell in us, his fulnesse excludeth occasion of envie, and his goodnesse excludeth the possibilitie of it:
But if God dwell in us, his fullness excludeth occasion of envy, and his Goodness excludeth the possibility of it:
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For God is love, and filleth the heart with love, to make us count the lot of our neighbour as our own. For God is love, and fills the heart with love, to make us count the lot of our neighbour as our own.
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The more grace the lesse envie, and the lesse grace the more envie:
The more grace the less envy, and the less grace the more envy:
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It is not a sociall happinesse that envieth another, but remove envie, and that that is mine is thine also. It is not a social happiness that Envieth Another, but remove envy, and that that is mine is thine also.
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In heaven there shall be no envie, and the more heavenly on earth, the lesse envie,
In heaven there shall be no envy, and the more heavenly on earth, the less envy,
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for they have that that they love in their neighbour. for they have that that they love in their neighbour.
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Fourthly for the efficacie: It is an uniting good, and bindeth all in one who partake it.
Fourthly for the efficacy: It is an uniting good, and binds all in one who partake it.
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That participation is an union and adherence, and by vertue of that union with it they are unite to other, the goodnesse they receive is a band among themselves as well as to it:
That participation is an Union and adherence, and by virtue of that Union with it they Are unite to other, the Goodness they receive is a band among themselves as well as to it:
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God is that fountain-goodnesse and hath summed up all in himself, they are all of one originally, in one by sustaining, and to one finally.
God is that fountain-goodness and hath summed up all in himself, they Are all of one originally, in one by sustaining, and to one finally.
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The foure elements concurre to make one body, the body and soul make up one man,
The foure elements concur to make one body, the body and soul make up one man,
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& many men make up one citie or kingdome, or armie:
& many men make up one City or Kingdom, or army:
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But spiritually it is more wonderfull, how many gifts, graces, and powers make a renewed man,
But spiritually it is more wonderful, how many Gifts, graces, and Powers make a renewed man,
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and many renewed men make up one mysticall body of Christ, all of them are one in that head,
and many renewed men make up one mystical body of christ, all of them Are one in that head,
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and with that head they are all one with God.
and with that head they Are all one with God.
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I in them and thou in me, that they may be one as we are one. I in them and thou in me, that they may be one as we Are one.
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Not that our union with him is equall to his union with the Father, the one is consubstantiall, but ours is consentible:
Not that our Union with him is equal to his Union with the Father, the one is consubstantial, but ours is consentible:
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That is in substance, but this is in spirit, for we are one spirit with God;
That is in substance, but this is in Spirit, for we Are one Spirit with God;
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that is, native, but this is factitious or wrought by grace: that is, native, but this is factitious or wrought by grace:
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That is properly an union in unitie, but this is only in unition. In like manner he uniteth us among our selves, the multitude of the faithfull were of one heart,
That is properly an Union in unity, but this is only in unition. In like manner he uniteth us among our selves, the multitude of the faithful were of one heart,
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and of one minde, because who ever see and love the divine face are one.and of one mind, Because who ever see and love the divine face Are one.
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He is as a center and sendeth out his divine power, and sheddeth abroad his love in the hearts of his own, and all these hearts meet in him again.
He is as a centre and sends out his divine power, and sheds abroad his love in the hearts of his own, and all these hearts meet in him again.
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So the faith & love of Abraham meeteth with our faith and love in him.
So the faith & love of Abraham meeteth with our faith and love in him.
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Thus then he tieth us to himself when he is our chief good, and worketh the good in us to adhere to him:
Thus then he tieth us to himself when he is our chief good, and works the good in us to adhere to him:
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As for me it is good to adhere to the Lord. As for me it is good to adhere to the Lord.
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He adhereth to the Lord, who being beloved of God sucketh God in himself again by love:
He adhereth to the Lord, who being Beloved of God sucketh God in himself again by love:
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So when God and man inhere mutually in other, and are enbowelled by mutuall love, then God is in man, and man in God:
So when God and man inhere mutually in other, and Are enbowelled by mutual love, then God is in man, and man in God:
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This is our happie adherence to our chief good. It is our first and greatest and chiefest good to abide in him.
This is our happy adherence to our chief good. It is our First and greatest and chiefest good to abide in him.
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Finally, this unitie is seen in the order, degrees, and cession: Order, because all order is from one to one.
Finally, this unity is seen in the order, Degrees, and session: Order, Because all order is from one to one.
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Degrees, because there is an ascension of goodnesse to one God in whom all good things are most only one,
Degrees, Because there is an Ascension of Goodness to one God in whom all good things Are most only one,
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for truth, wisedome, power, which we consider diversly, and work divers affections and actions in us, are all one in him:
for truth, Wisdom, power, which we Consider diversely, and work diverse affections and actions in us, Are all one in him:
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and our straitnesse maketh him communicate them to us but partially, as his knowledge to help our ignorance, his wisedome to cure our folly, his power our weaknesse.
and our straitness makes him communicate them to us but partially, as his knowledge to help our ignorance, his Wisdom to cure our folly, his power our weakness.
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Cession, because everie good thing naturally yeeldeth to a better good, as the body yeelds to the soul, the senses to reason, &c. Hereof we may learn, first that happinesse is not in many things:
Session, Because every good thing naturally yields to a better good, as the body yields to the soul, the Senses to reason, etc. Hereof we may Learn, First that happiness is not in many things:
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The multitude think otherwise, for they are led by sense, and must have their eye filled with a multitude of things;
The multitude think otherwise, for they Are led by sense, and must have their eye filled with a multitude of things;
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riches, honour, wealth, and these increased, and multiplied are their choice.
riches, honour, wealth, and these increased, and multiplied Are their choice.
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Many things import not perfection, but weaknesse, and the necessitie of their number proveth the infirmitie of their worth. Many things import not perfection, but weakness, and the necessity of their number Proves the infirmity of their worth.
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If one sufficed, there were no need of moe, but when a number serveth not necessitie, all are proven to be weak.
If one sufficed, there were no need of more, but when a number serves not necessity, all Are proven to be weak.
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They feel a bodily and present necessitie, but not a spirituall, and therefore seek a sufficient supply of some bodily thing, but cannot finde it.
They feel a bodily and present necessity, but not a spiritual, and Therefore seek a sufficient supply of Some bodily thing, but cannot find it.
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As a man falling in water grippeth sticks, or straw that swim beside him for help,
As a man falling in water grippeth sticks, or straw that swim beside him for help,
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but he and all go to the ground together:
but he and all go to the ground together:
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and as a man in fever changeth many places to finde rest, but in stead of rest, increaseth restlesnesse:
and as a man in fever changes many places to find rest, but in stead of rest, increases Restlessness:
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So every one that seeketh happines in other things beside God, findeth nought but an increase of miserie.
So every one that seeks happiness in other things beside God, finds nought but an increase of misery.
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Besides, these things bring not contentment, but rather with their increase augment their desire.
Beside, these things bring not contentment, but rather with their increase augment their desire.
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The skin of a boy is sound, but when he commeth to age it is full of wrinkles, crying for more flesh and bones:
The skin of a boy is found, but when he comes to age it is full of wrinkles, crying for more Flesh and bones:
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So in the infancie of our lot we are most content;
So in the infancy of our lot we Are most content;
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but in its greatnesse, and old age our inflamed desires cry with the horseleach, Give, give.
but in its greatness, and old age our inflamed Desires cry with the horseleech, Give, give.
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This is their painfull abundance, and abundant povertie, while they seek one thing after another, and nothing remaineth, but in end they conquish vanitie of vanities.
This is their painful abundance, and abundant poverty, while they seek one thing After Another, and nothing remains, but in end they conquish vanity of vanities.
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Many have been better content when they had but one attendant, than when they are thronged with a great train:
Many have been better content when they had but one attendant, than when they Are thronged with a great train:
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and some have thought themselves richer with a small estate, than when it is multiplied an hundred fold:
and Some have Thought themselves Richer with a small estate, than when it is multiplied an hundred fold:
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The love of money groweth ever with money. Gods blessings are good indeed, yet none of them the chief good;
The love of money grows ever with money. God's blessings Are good indeed, yet none of them the chief good;
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they are but as pettie goods, and a small shadow of the true good, and as a drop of water out of that great fountain and ocean God himself.
they Are but as Petty goods, and a small shadow of the true good, and as a drop of water out of that great fountain and Ocean God himself.
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They go on their kindes, degrees, and numbers; but God hath none of these, he is his own number, and his own measure;
They go on their Kinds, Degrees, and numbers; but God hath none of these, he is his own number, and his own measure;
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he only is, and calleth himself by the name I am: and to be, to live, and to live happily, are not divers things,
he only is, and calls himself by the name I am: and to be, to live, and to live happily, Are not diverse things,
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because he is his own blessednesse. To close this first point, our dutie is to take God for this one thing;
Because he is his own blessedness. To close this First point, our duty is to take God for this one thing;
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that he be most in our minde to know him, most in our heart to love him, most in our mouth to honour,
that he be most in our mind to know him, most in our heart to love him, most in our Mouth to honour,
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and most in our life to obey and imitate him;
and most in our life to obey and imitate him;
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that as bees hyve upon a branch, so all the powers of our soul adhere unto him. that as Bees hive upon a branch, so all the Powers of our soul adhere unto him.
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So the prophet glorieth in it, The Lord is my portion: for God is the summe of all our good, he is our chief good.
So the Prophet Glorieth in it, The Lord is my portion: for God is the sum of all our good, he is our chief good.
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We ought not run down-ward, neither forward to seek another; for the one is dangerous, the other wicked. We ought not run downward, neither forward to seek Another; for the one is dangerous, the other wicked.
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If we seek any thing beside God, we will lose him, for he will not daigne to be possessed with another chief good,
If we seek any thing beside God, we will loose him, for he will not deign to be possessed with Another chief good,
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for he loveth God lesse who loveth any thing beside him, which he loveth not for him.
for he loves God less who loves any thing beside him, which he loves not for him.
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A question here ariseth, Whether there be a chief Ill as there is a chief good? And some have made two eternall principles, one good,
A question Here arises, Whither there be a chief Ill as there is a chief good? And Some have made two Eternal principles, one good,
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and one ill, as the Manicheans. They taught also, that everie man had two souls, one from the authour of good,
and one ill, as the Manichaeans. They taught also, that every man had two Souls, one from the author of good,
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and the other from the authour of evill.
and the other from the author of evil.
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But I answer plainly, that there is not a chief ill in that sense as there is a chief good.
But I answer plainly, that there is not a chief ill in that sense as there is a chief good.
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A chief ill implies contradiction, as we would say, Being no-being, highest-lowest, perfection-annihilation. For the chief good is a substance, infinite in goodnesse, and eternall in durance.
A chief ill Implies contradiction, as we would say, Being no-being, highest-lowest, perfection-annihilation. For the chief good is a substance, infinite in Goodness, and Eternal in durance.
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But ill is no substance, but a fault in substance, it hath no subsisting in it self but in another,
But ill is no substance, but a fault in substance, it hath no subsisting in it self but in Another,
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as a sicknesse that is thrust on an whole body.
as a sickness that is thrust on an Whole body.
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Neither is ill infinite as goodnesse, but only potentially as number, because there are innumerable Ills;
Neither is ill infinite as Goodness, but only potentially as number, Because there Are innumerable Ills;
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or respectively in demerite, because sin deserveth infinite punishment:
or respectively in demerit, Because since deserveth infinite punishment:
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neither is it eternall, but came after the creation, for God looked on all his creatures, and they were exceeding good:
neither is it Eternal, but Come After the creation, for God looked on all his creatures, and they were exceeding good:
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but ill came afterward by the falling of angels and men, The created eye was good, but blindnesse came afterward.
but ill Come afterwards by the falling of Angels and men, The created eye was good, but blindness Come afterwards.
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The vice of the soul is not the nature of it, but contrarie to nature, wherefore no Nature, nor substance, nor essence are ill.
The vice of the soul is not the nature of it, but contrary to nature, Wherefore no Nature, nor substance, nor essence Are ill.
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Men fell on that opinion of two chief principles upon three speciall grounds.
Men fell on that opinion of two chief principles upon three special grounds.
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One that they looked not to the universall cause, but to particular causes of particular effects. One that they looked not to the universal cause, but to particular Causes of particular effects.
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The other, because they considered apart particular contrarie actions of good and ill, and reduced them not to a common cause.
The other, Because they considered apart particular contrary actions of good and ill, and reduced them not to a Common cause.
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Thirdly, they were ignorant of the degrees of good and ill;
Thirdly, they were ignorant of the Degrees of good and ill;
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for when they saw in good there was good, and better, and so an ascending to best of all, the chief good;
for when they saw in good there was good, and better, and so an ascending to best of all, the chief good;
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so seeing in ill there was ill and worse, they thought there were degrees ascending to some chief ill.
so seeing in ill there was ill and Worse, they Thought there were Degrees ascending to Some chief ill.
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But it is contrarie, for the degrees of good ascend to a biding terme, and the greatest degree is the best nature:
But it is contrary, for the Degrees of good ascend to a biding term, and the greatest degree is the best nature:
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But the degrees of ill are descending, & go not to a biding terme, but to annihilation,
But the Degrees of ill Are descending, & go not to a biding term, but to annihilation,
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& the greater ill the lesse good or being, and the greatest degree of ill is not highest but lowest;
& the greater ill the less good or being, and the greatest degree of ill is not highest but lowest;
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so that if there could be a chief ill it would destroy it self, Whatever maketh against it self, destroyeth it self,
so that if there could be a chief ill it would destroy it self, Whatever makes against it self, Destroyeth it self,
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and what ever becometh lesse than it was is ill, not in so farre as it is,
and what ever Becometh less than it was is ill, not in so Far as it is,
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but in so farre as it becometh lesse, and so tendeth to death.
but in so Far as it Becometh less, and so tendeth to death.
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Sinne hath a motion, but it is a defective motion, because it is a falling from God:
Sin hath a motion, but it is a defective motion, Because it is a falling from God:
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But good hath a perfective motion, because it is an approaching to God. But if we speak popularly, four things come under the name of the chief ill:
But good hath a perfective motion, Because it is an approaching to God. But if we speak popularly, four things come under the name of the chief ill:
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A principle or root: a fruit: the punishment: and a substance in whom these three do meet.A principle or root: a fruit: the punishment: and a substance in whom these three do meet.
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The root or principle of all ill is free-will in angels and men, for when God had made all good,
The root or principle of all ill is freewill in Angels and men, for when God had made all good,
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and his work stood in perfect beautie, Sathan brought in the first ill; not of any provocation without, nor corruption within, but of his own free-will.
and his work stood in perfect beauty, Sathan brought in the First ill; not of any provocation without, nor corruption within, but of his own freewill.
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He would not be subject to God, but would set himself in a sort of dominion. In like manner he tempted man, who without either necessitie in his lot,
He would not be Subject to God, but would Set himself in a sort of dominion. In like manner he tempted man, who without either necessity in his lot,
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or corruption in his soul upon the bait of equalitie with God, of his own free-will would break the command.
or corruption in his soul upon the bait of equality with God, of his own freewill would break the command.
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The worst fruit is sin, for Sathans sin was great, because in a great angel, and directly against God; The worst fruit is since, for Satan's since was great, Because in a great angel, and directly against God;
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and his will keepeth the stamp of his first defection, so that he cannot repent,
and his will Keepeth the stamp of his First defection, so that he cannot Repent,
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because he will not, yea he will not so much as wish a will or power to repent:
Because he will not, yea he will not so much as wish a will or power to Repent:
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and mans sins likewise are great, because they flow from that same free-will which now is a slave to sin.
and men Sins likewise Are great, Because they flow from that same freewill which now is a slave to since.
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The worst punishment is damnation, because the just reward of the worst fruit from the worst root, The worst punishment is damnation, Because the just reward of the worst fruit from the worst root,
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and an eternall torment of soul and bodie.
and an Eternal torment of soul and body.
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And the worst natures in whom these do meet, are evil angels and men, and Sathan the worst of them all, And the worst nature's in whom these do meet, Are evil Angels and men, and Sathan the worst of them all,
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because his worst will hath greatest sin, and shall finde greatest punishment. In a word, the worst ill in man is sin, and the punishment.
Because his worst will hath greatest since, and shall find greatest punishment. In a word, the worst ill in man is since, and the punishment.
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That is a willing defection from the chief good, and an unwilling labour among extreme evils. That is a willing defection from the chief good, and an unwilling labour among extreme evils.
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Which otherwise we may call libertie from Justice, and a flavery to sin. Two uses rise of this question.
Which otherwise we may call liberty from justice, and a flavery to since. Two uses rise of this question.
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The first is a comfort, that good is greater than ill;
The First is a Comfort, that good is greater than ill;
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for good is in God and God himself, and ill is nothing but the losse of good, for good is in God and God himself, and ill is nothing but the loss of good,
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and falling of creatures from him.
and falling of creatures from him.
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Therefore when our conscience checketh us for the greatnesse of our sin, we should remember there is greater goodnes in God than ill in us:
Therefore when our conscience checketh us for the greatness of our since, we should Remember there is greater Goodness in God than ill in us:
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And the sin against the holy Ghost is not called unpardonable, as though Gods goodnesse could not pardon it,
And the since against the holy Ghost is not called unpardonable, as though God's Goodness could not pardon it,
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but because the guiltie will not repent, for the very nature of that sin standeth in a malitious oppugning,
but Because the guilty will not Repent, for the very nature of that since Stands in a malicious Oppugning,
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and hating of God and his grace.
and hating of God and his grace.
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The second use is our warning concerning ill, that albeit there be not a chief ill, yet every ill is great.
The second use is our warning Concerning ill, that albeit there be not a chief ill, yet every ill is great.
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There is some ill comparatively lesse than another, as fornication is lesse than adulterie, and an officious lye is lesse than a pernicious;
There is Some ill comparatively less than Another, as fornication is less than adultery, and an officious lie is less than a pernicious;
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yet there is no ill properly little, but the least ill is great enough to cut us off from the chief good.
yet there is no ill properly little, but the least ill is great enough to Cut us off from the chief good.
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For were a sin never so little in the sight of the world, yet if we live and dye in it without repentance, it shall prove a bar to hold us out of heaven,
For were a since never so little in the sighed of the world, yet if we live and die in it without Repentance, it shall prove a bar to hold us out of heaven,
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and a weight to pull us down to hell.
and a weight to pull us down to hell.
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SECTION II. Of the authour of happinesse. From the Lord.
SECTION II Of the author of happiness. From the Lord.
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YE have heard the first part of this doctrine concerning (on• thing) followeth the second concerning the authour of happinesse, and this is the Lord Jehovah.
you have herd the First part of this Doctrine Concerning (on• thing) follows the second Concerning the author of happiness, and this is the Lord Jehovah.
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One thing have I sought of the Lord. This is clear, both by the properties of a fountain, and some instances.One thing have I sought of the Lord. This is clear, both by the properties of a fountain, and Some instances.
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The properties of the fountain of happines are three: That it be happy it self; that it impart happinesse to other without diminishing it self;
The properties of the fountain of happiness Are three: That it be happy it self; that it impart happiness to other without diminishing it self;
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and that it preserve that happines it imparteth.
and that it preserve that happiness it imparts.
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These three are proper to God alone, for he is the fountain of the gardens, and well of living waters:
These three Are proper to God alone, for he is the fountain of the gardens, and well of living waters:
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With him is the fountain of life, and in his light we see light: With him is the fountain of life, and in his Light we see Light:
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And he is the father of lights, from whom every good gift and donation cometh down. And he is the father of lights, from whom every good gift and donation comes down.
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Next, though he impart happines to all, yet his fulnesse is never diminished. Next, though he impart happiness to all, yet his fullness is never diminished.
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Though all the vessels of the world were set at the sea shore and filled, the sea would not be known to be lesse.
Though all the vessels of the world were Set At the sea shore and filled, the sea would not be known to be less.
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If this be in the creature, how much more in the Creatour? And therefore the apostle crieth out, O the deepnesse of the riches. It is a deep richnesse that cannot be sounded,
If this be in the creature, how much more in the Creator? And Therefore the apostle cries out, Oh the deepness of the riches. It is a deep richness that cannot be sounded,
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and a rich deepnesse that can neither be lessened nor exhausted.
and a rich deepness that can neither be lessened nor exhausted.
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All the happines of men and angels do not impare it, but it abideth ever the same fulnes.
All the happiness of men and Angels do not impare it, but it Abideth ever the same fullness.
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Before it imparted it self it was full, and by that imparting it hath a greater manifestation without either diminishing or augmenting.
Before it imparted it self it was full, and by that imparting it hath a greater manifestation without either diminishing or augmenting.
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Thirdly, he preserveth the happines that he giveth, for none can pull his sheep out of his hand:
Thirdly, he Preserveth the happiness that he gives, for none can pull his sheep out of his hand:
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and all that the Father giveth me, saith Christ, they come to me; and all that the Father gives me, Says christ, they come to me;
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and these that come to me, I cast not away, but shall present them at the last day. and these that come to me, I cast not away, but shall present them At the last day.
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In Adam we were blessed, but left to our own free-will, and that free-will overthrew us:
In Adam we were blessed, but left to our own freewill, and that freewill overthrew us:
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we were like a fair lock without the backsprint, and therefore Sathan like a jugler shot the lock with the first temptation.
we were like a fair lock without the backsprint, and Therefore Sathan like a juggler shot the lock with the First temptation.
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But now renewed in Christ, our will hath the backsprint of a confirming grace. I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me. Three instances prove the same:
But now renewed in christ, our will hath the backsprint of a confirming grace. I will put my Fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me. Three instances prove the same:
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The first is from reasonlesse creatures, the lion roareth for meat, the dog howleth, the ox loweth for fodder, &c. these creatures have no sense of God,
The First is from reasonless creatures, the Lion roareth for meat, the dog howleth, the ox loweth for fodder, etc. these creatures have no sense of God,
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but of their own necessitie, and nature directeth them that way to implore the authour of nature for help.
but of their own necessity, and nature directeth them that Way to implore the author of nature for help.
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The eyes of all things wait on thee. The second is in children, who being either afraid suddenly or provoked, cry on God. The eyes of all things wait on thee. The second is in children, who being either afraid suddenly or provoked, cry on God.
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Though then they be neither sensible of the work of reason nor of grace, yet God giveth them these beginnings of amore resolute seeking to him,
Though then they be neither sensible of the work of reason nor of grace, yet God gives them these beginnings of amore resolute seeking to him,
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while they call to him as the fountain of their safety. The third instance is of men come to age, and these either hypocrites or atheists,
while they call to him as the fountain of their safety. The third instance is of men come to age, and these either Hypocrites or atheists,
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for I need not speak of the godly who openly professe him the fountain of their happines.
for I need not speak of the godly who openly profess him the fountain of their happiness.
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The fashioned prayers of the hypocrite, though they be without his heart, proves God to be this fountain:
The fashioned Prayers of the hypocrite, though they be without his heart, Proves God to be this fountain:
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and the forced prayers of the atheist in his necessitie, telleth likewise that he is the fountain of happines.
and the forced Prayers of the atheist in his necessity, Telleth likewise that he is the fountain of happiness.
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From this ground we have first some errours to refute, and then our dutie to learn.
From this ground we have First Some errors to refute, and then our duty to Learn.
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The errours about the fountain of happines are dangerous.
The errors about the fountain of happiness Are dangerous.
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First, the Pagans made themselves the authours of it in thinking they had a sufficiencie by nature to deserve and work their own happinesse.
First, the Pagans made themselves the Authors of it in thinking they had a sufficiency by nature to deserve and work their own happiness.
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They knew not that man was made good in Adam, that he fell, and is now corrupt, and hath need of regeneration:
They knew not that man was made good in Adam, that he fell, and is now corrupt, and hath need of regeneration:
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But they thought he was never better than he is now, and that he may be better by the right use of his naturall sufficiencie.
But they Thought he was never better than he is now, and that he may be better by the right use of his natural sufficiency.
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This was Sathans craft, for he knew that man had a naturall notion of happines,
This was Satan's craft, for he knew that man had a natural notion of happiness,
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and a care to finde it, therefore he set both these wrong, and made man think he needed not go out of himself for happines.
and a care to find it, Therefore he Set both these wrong, and made man think he needed not go out of himself for happiness.
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This was not in the grosser sort only, who placed happines in pleasure and bodily things, but even in these Philosophers who placed it in the gifts of the minde and vertuous actions, they were puffed up with pride of their own strength both to work these actions,
This was not in the grosser sort only, who placed happiness in pleasure and bodily things, but even in these Philosophers who placed it in the Gifts of the mind and virtuous actions, they were puffed up with pride of their own strength both to work these actions,
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and to ingage their gods to give them happines, as the just fruit and consequent of their vertue:
and to engage their God's to give them happiness, as the just fruit and consequent of their virtue:
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So they ascribed not things to their authour, but to nature, or their own industrie and vertue. And yet in vain they either disputed or conceited of vertues which they had not without him:
So they ascribed not things to their author, but to nature, or their own industry and virtue. And yet in vain they either disputed or conceited of Virtues which they had not without him:
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So they could finde no true happinesse, because they sought their own happinesse, and they had no true vertues who had not the Lord of vertues. So they could find no true happiness, Because they sought their own happiness, and they had no true Virtues who had not the Lord of Virtues.
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But Sathan led them on farther to contemne their gods in the matter of happinesse: for they sought it not from any of them; But Sathan led them on farther to contemn their God's in the matter of happiness: for they sought it not from any of them;
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and it was long ere felicitie was made a goddesse, and being made, the Romanes assigned her a place without the ports.
and it was long ere felicity was made a goddess, and being made, the Romans assigned her a place without the ports.
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If they had worshipped her according to her name, they might have neglected all other gods beside her.
If they had worshipped her according to her name, they might have neglected all other God's beside her.
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It is a wonder how godlesse they were about the multitude of their gods;
It is a wonder how godless they were about the multitude of their God's;
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for they imployed their select gods in base offices, for begetting, bringing forth, and nourishing of children, for their food and trifling busines,
for they employed their select God's in base Offices, for begetting, bringing forth, and nourishing of children, for their food and trifling business,
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whereas they neglected Mens (of whom they held the soundnes and goodnes of their minde) in respect of Venus, Ceres and Bacohus;
whereas they neglected Men's (of whom they held the soundness and Goodness of their mind) in respect of Venus, Ceres and Bacohus;
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in all which they testified they were more brutish than reasonable.
in all which they testified they were more brutish than reasonable.
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And lastly to tell the conceit they had of their own felicitie, they gave to their greatest gods ( Jupiter and Juno ) their names from helping only,
And lastly to tell the conceit they had of their own felicity, they gave to their greatest God's (Jupiter and Juno) their names from helping only,
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as though they had power to do their own turn, and lacked nothing but some small and accessorie help of the gods.
as though they had power to do their own turn, and lacked nothing but Some small and accessory help of the God's.
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They took the greatest part of the work to themselves, and the greatest praise, and so made themselves their own gods,
They took the greatest part of the work to themselves, and the greatest praise, and so made themselves their own God's,
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and gave no other respect to the gods but of servants without any relation to happines.
and gave no other respect to the God's but of Servants without any Relation to happiness.
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They sought trifles from their greatest gods, and greatest things from their triviall and basest gods,
They sought trifles from their greatest God's, and greatest things from their trivial and Basest God's,
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but sought happinesse from none of them.
but sought happiness from none of them.
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The same errour Sathan brought in the church by Pelagius, he is the father of that spirituall pride, that naturall man is able to purchase happines,
The same error Sathan brought in the Church by Pelagius, he is the father of that spiritual pride, that natural man is able to purchase happiness,
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and needeth not grace for efficacie, but for facilitie of working.
and needs not grace for efficacy, but for facility of working.
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And that he is so sufficiently disposed to receive grace, that he needeth no more but a generall offer.
And that he is so sufficiently disposed to receive grace, that he needs no more but a general offer.
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After that Sathan for three ages had laboured to make the Godhead contemptible by innumerable errours he turned him to exalt and deifie humane nature by Pelagianisme,
After that Sathan for three ages had laboured to make the Godhead contemptible by innumerable errors he turned him to exalt and deify humane nature by Pelagianism,
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and put such a trick upon the church, that he turned mans free-will in a seat of war against the grace of Christ,
and put such a trick upon the Church, that he turned men freewill in a seat of war against the grace of christ,
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and the root of all our miserie in the root of merit, and the cause of our first and perpetuall falling in the cause of happinesse. He was craftie in his choice,
and the root of all our misery in the root of merit, and the cause of our First and perpetual falling in the cause of happiness. He was crafty in his choice,
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for it is the strongest power of the soul, and hath a naturall indifferencie to diverse things,
for it is the Strongest power of the soul, and hath a natural indifferency to diverse things,
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and a libertie in working, and therefore the most fit power either to present as a counterfeit of grace,
and a liberty in working, and Therefore the most fit power either to present as a counterfeit of grace,
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or to imploy as opposite to grace. The papists have followed both: They are busie with many gods, and though they seem to imploy them about happines,
or to employ as opposite to grace. The Papists have followed both: They Are busy with many God's, and though they seem to employ them about happiness,
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yet they take more of the work to themselves, and do share salvation with God,
yet they take more of the work to themselves, and do share salvation with God,
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as to make him only a common helper, turning our Iehovah in the Pagan Iupiter. This was justly taxed of one who said that this name of helper did not expresse a divine power,
as to make him only a Common helper, turning our Jehovah in the Pagan Iupiter. This was justly taxed of one who said that this name of helper did not express a divine power,
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but an humane, and that Iupiter and Iuno had their name from helping, which do not agree to God,
but an humane, and that Iupiter and Iuno had their name from helping, which do not agree to God,
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because it is mans work to help: Because it is men work to help:
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— And again, he understandeth not divine blessings, who thinketh that he is only helped of God.
— And again, he understands not divine blessings, who Thinketh that he is only helped of God.
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It is more dangerous to erre about God than about man, but they erre about both,
It is more dangerous to err about God than about man, but they err about both,
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for they make God but a cypher by their morall swasion, only offering grace, and not conferring it,
for they make God but a cypher by their moral suasion, only offering grace, and not conferring it,
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and ascribe to him but a help without a principall and effectuall working.
and ascribe to him but a help without a principal and effectual working.
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But they make their own will mistresse of her actions, and not subordinate to the will of God,
But they make their own will mistress of her actions, and not subordinate to the will of God,
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nor taking influxe nor determination from grace, but determining it self as a naturall principle which they have of Adam: And whereas sometime they were content to call the will a power partly passive, partly active, now since they are Jesuited they will have it with Pelagius a meere active power as another principle, beside God which properly is a pure act.
nor taking influx nor determination from grace, but determining it self as a natural principle which they have of Adam: And whereas sometime they were content to call the will a power partly passive, partly active, now since they Are Jesuited they will have it with Pelagius a mere active power as Another principle, beside God which properly is a pure act.
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Herein they usurpe upon the grace of God, even as the Pope did upon principalitie;
Herein they usurp upon the grace of God, even as the Pope did upon principality;
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for as he (void of civil power in himself) begged some of it from Princes, and in end overthrew them:
for as he (void of civil power in himself) begged Some of it from Princes, and in end overthrew them:
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So they who craved at the beginning some power to free-will, make it now an usurper against grace.
So they who craved At the beginning Some power to freewill, make it now an usurper against grace.
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They are ingrate to grace, giving it no thanks for its work, and exalt their own nature as sufficient of it self without grace to salvation;
They Are ingrate to grace, giving it no thanks for its work, and exalt their own nature as sufficient of it self without grace to salvation;
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They take the glory of the work to themselves, and are not content with the glory that God worketh.
They take the glory of the work to themselves, and Are not content with the glory that God works.
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They make him only a witnesse to their work, and ingage him to recompense their pride with salvation, which deserveth to be condemned.
They make him only a witness to their work, and engage him to recompense their pride with salvation, which deserveth to be condemned.
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This of old was justly called an aversion from God, when he, to whom God is happinesse, will be his own happinesse,
This of old was justly called an aversion from God, when he, to whom God is happiness, will be his own happiness,
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as he is his own God. as he is his own God.
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But man is better, when he forgetteth himself for the love of the unchangeable God, or when he altogether contemneth himself in comparison of God.
But man is better, when he forgetteth himself for the love of the unchangeable God, or when he altogether contemneth himself in comparison of God.
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But if he please himself to the perverse imitation of God while he will enjoy his own power,
But if he please himself to the perverse imitation of God while he will enjoy his own power,
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then he is so much the lesse as he desires to be great.
then he is so much the less as he Desires to be great.
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For while the will turneth from the common good to the particular, it is separate from it,
For while the will turns from the Common good to the particular, it is separate from it,
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when it will be of its own power.
when it will be of its own power.
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This is pride, the beginning of all sin, and the beginning of mans pride is to fall from God.
This is pride, the beginning of all since, and the beginning of men pride is to fallen from God.
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For malitious envie, joyned to Sathans pride, made him to intise and perswade man to that same pride, whereby he found himself damned.
For malicious envy, joined to Satan's pride, made him to entice and persuade man to that same pride, whereby he found himself damned.
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He would be equall with God, and free from his dominion. This is the mother of the Frank-arbitrians pride.
He would be equal with God, and free from his dominion. This is the mother of the Frank-arbitrians pride.
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I touch this not for any delight in controversies, but to shew that their question of free-will is of no lesse moment that Whether God in Christ, or we be the causes of our happinesse;
I touch this not for any delight in controversies, but to show that their question of freewill is of no less moment that Whither God in christ, or we be the Causes of our happiness;
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or whether we are saved by the good will of God or our own free-will. Therefore God in wisedome made Luther to clear these two joyntly.or whither we Are saved by the good will of God or our own freewill. Therefore God in Wisdom made Luther to clear these two jointly.
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Our happinesse in the grace of Christ, and our miserie in our naturall will, which justly according to scripture and pure antiquitie he called it slavish-will, and affirmed that the proud exalting of nature by her patrons, was the cutting of the throat of grace.
Our happiness in the grace of christ, and our misery in our natural will, which justly according to scripture and pure antiquity he called it slavish-will, and affirmed that the proud exalting of nature by her Patrons, was the cutting of the throat of grace.
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If in a childish pride we will not be freely saved, justly we are not saved at all. If in a childish pride we will not be freely saved, justly we Are not saved At all.
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The dissembling of our miserie is the excluding of Gods mercy. Another errour about the fountain of happinesse is in the multitude:
The dissembling of our misery is the excluding of God's mercy. another error about the fountain of happiness is in the multitude:
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They seek it by ghesse, Who will let us see good? All is here uncertain,
They seek it by guess, Who will let us see good? All is Here uncertain,
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an unknown happines, wished with a wandring desire from an unknown authour.
an unknown happiness, wished with a wandering desire from an unknown author.
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If Sathan came in their way who offered all the kingdomes of the earth to Christ, they would soon agree with him:
If Sathan Come in their Way who offered all the kingdoms of the earth to christ, they would soon agree with him:
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And some go so far on as to covenant with him expresly for to satisfie their wicked desires of riches, honour, revenge, pleasure, &c. They are the shame of men and Sathans mockingstocks, who first inflaming them with excessive desire, blindeth them both with imaginary satisfaction, and the price of it:
And Some go so Far on as to Covenant with him expressly for to satisfy their wicked Desires of riches, honour, revenge, pleasure, etc. They Are the shame of men and Satan's mockingstocks, who First Inflaming them with excessive desire, blinds them both with imaginary satisfaction, and the price of it:
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they value a shadow at no lesse price than the losse of soul and body eternally.
they valve a shadow At no less price than the loss of soul and body eternally.
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There be also many who seek happinesse of him, though not in so expresse a bargain, they care not to loose their credit, honestie,
There be also many who seek happiness of him, though not in so express a bargain, they care not to lose their credit, honesty,
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and conscience to come to their desire, and to oppresse or deceive their neighbour to make themselves great.
and conscience to come to their desire, and to oppress or deceive their neighbour to make themselves great.
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They bargain with Satan as well as the other, and there is no difference between them,
They bargain with Satan as well as the other, and there is no difference between them,
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but that the first expresly covenanteth with him, and the second serveth him without a covenant.
but that the First expressly Covenanteth with him, and the second serves him without a Covenant.
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Both seek happines by the meanes of sin, & shall have the same punishment in hell, except they repent.
Both seek happiness by the means of since, & shall have the same punishment in hell, except they Repent.
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Others again as the Mathematicians, make the fountain of their happinesse neither God nor their own will, but a fatall necessitie, which they fetch from the stars:
Others again as the Mathematicians, make the fountain of their happiness neither God nor their own will, but a fatal necessity, which they fetch from the Stars:
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They deny providence, they are deceived, and deceive others, and speak many lies against God: They deny providence, they Are deceived, and deceive Others, and speak many lies against God:
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They say (Not unlike to our Libertines who lay all their sins on God) that mans own will committeth not murther, but Mars;
They say (Not unlike to our Libertines who lay all their Sins on God) that men own will Committeth not murder, but Mars;
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and that mans will committeth not adulterie, but Venus. and that men will Committeth not adultery, but Venus.
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This is to turn men Atheists towards God, and brutish towards themselves, that they shall neither thank God for blessings,
This is to turn men Atheists towards God, and brutish towards themselves, that they shall neither thank God for blessings,
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nor blame themselves for sin, and so to turn themselves from God and themselves and from religion the bond betwixt both.
nor blame themselves for since, and so to turn themselves from God and themselves and from Religion the bound betwixt both.
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Followeth our dutie to hold God for the only fountain of our happinesse:
Follows our duty to hold God for the only fountain of our happiness:
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We got it first of him in creation, and cannot finde it of another, though we lost it in our fall, We god it First of him in creation, and cannot find it of Another, though we lost it in our fallen,
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yet it ever abideth in him, and is recoverable when we return.
yet it ever Abideth in him, and is recoverable when we return.
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We have right to it by our election, it is offered to us in the promise,
We have right to it by our election, it is offered to us in the promise,
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and conferred upon us in our conversion, and shall be perfected in glory. Let us therefore return, lest we be overturned.
and conferred upon us in our conversion, and shall be perfected in glory. Let us Therefore return, lest we be overturned.
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In our creation our soul was set towards God alone, and by our fall we turn back on him:
In our creation our soul was Set towards God alone, and by our fallen we turn back on him:
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it is now only the right set of our soul to look to him again for happinesse:
it is now only the right Set of our soul to look to him again for happiness:
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This should not be by occasion only, but we should adhere to him continually and dwell at this fountain:
This should not be by occasion only, but we should adhere to him continually and dwell At this fountain:
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Peter said, Whither shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternall life: Peter said, Whither shall we go? Thou hast the words of Eternal life:
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and it was Maries praise that as she choosed this one necessary thing, so she set her self down at the feet of Christ where she might finde it:
and it was Mary's praise that as she choosed this one necessary thing, so she Set her self down At the feet of christ where she might find it:
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The happie man is as the tree that groweth by the rivers of waters.
The happy man is as the tree that grows by the Rivers of waters.
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When frost hath bound up the face of the flouds, birds and beasts do haunt living springs, When frost hath bound up the face of the floods, Birds and beasts do haunt living springs,
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so should all that care for true happinesse dwell continually at this fountain of living waters.
so should all that care for true happiness dwell continually At this fountain of living waters.
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God is not a sealed up fountain reserving his goodnesse to himself, but runneth over continually:
God is not a sealed up fountain reserving his Goodness to himself, but Runneth over continually:
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He was ever happinesse it self, and yet by creation would bo•h reveal and communicate that happinesse to us: He was ever happiness it self, and yet by creation would bo•h reveal and communicate that happiness to us:
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And though we lost it, yet still he runneth over more abundantly to us in Christ,
And though we lost it, yet still he Runneth over more abundantly to us in christ,
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and a part of this overrunning is his grace, making us to seek happines:
and a part of this overrunning is his grace, making us to seek happiness:
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We have a confused notion of it by nature, but he cleareth it by his word and spirit,
We have a confused notion of it by nature, but he cleareth it by his word and Spirit,
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and it is the work of his speciall grace, that maketh us both seek and finde it in him alone.
and it is the work of his special grace, that makes us both seek and find it in him alone.
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The instruction wherewith he dealeth with us to seek God, floweth from the fountain it self. The instruction wherewith he deals with us to seek God, flows from the fountain it self.
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But this is an unspeakable goodnes, that rather than we receive not grace, he will send his own Son in our nature,
But this is an unspeakable Goodness, that rather than we receive not grace, he will send his own Son in our nature,
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and turn that our nature, which he assumed to a personall union with the word, in a conduit to convey grace unto us:
and turn that our nature, which he assumed to a personal Union with the word, in a conduit to convey grace unto us:
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The humane nature of Christ is as a chanell between this fountain and the faithfull for the influence of grace. The humane nature of christ is as a channel between this fountain and the faithful for the influence of grace.
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It is sayd to the Godhead by a personall union, & to the heart of every beleever by a spiritual union.
It is said to the Godhead by a personal Union, & to the heart of every believer by a spiritual Union.
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God and we were more distant than heaven and hell:
God and we were more distant than heaven and hell:
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and how should that fountain communicate its goodnes to us, but by that chanell of our own nature? in Christ we receive it both kindly and largely:
and how should that fountain communicate its Goodness to us, but by that channel of our own nature? in christ we receive it both kindly and largely:
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He is the fountain of grace, as God one with his Father: he hath deserved it by his obedience, and dispenseth it to us as God-man.
He is the fountain of grace, as God one with his Father: he hath deserved it by his Obedience, and dispenseth it to us as God-man.
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So we receive grace by a kindly convoy. So we receive grace by a kindly convoy.
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This is better than Labans Well, for none could drink of that till the stone was rolled off.
This is better than Labans Well, for none could drink of that till the stone was rolled off.
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But this fountain is alway open to the house of David:
But this fountain is always open to the house of David:
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And the first shot of these overrunning waters roll this stone of hardnes from our heart, And the First shot of these overrunning waters roll this stone of hardness from our heart,
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when his grace softneth our heart to receive more grace.
when his grace softeneth our heart to receive more grace.
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And though Jacobs Wel had water, yet they who came to it had need of a bucket, and coard to draw: And though Jacobs Well had water, yet they who Come to it had need of a bucket, and coard to draw:
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but this fountain furnisheth both the bucket of an earnest desire, and the coard of a strong faith:
but this fountain furnisheth both the bucket of an earnest desire, and the coard of a strong faith:
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Even he who saith, Open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it, doth open our heart with Lidia's, and maketh us to receive his grace largely.
Even he who Says, Open thy Mouth wide, and I will fill it, does open our heart with Lidia's, and makes us to receive his grace largely.
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This is the sweet respect that this fountain of happinesse hath to our miserie, to prevent us with exciting grace, to draw us with effectuall grace,
This is the sweet respect that this fountain of happiness hath to our misery, to prevent us with exciting grace, to draw us with effectual grace,
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and to communicate this happinesse to us, that our miserie may be happie in him.
and to communicate this happiness to us, that our misery may be happy in him.
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Before we loved him, he made us, when he kythed his love to us, he renewed us, Before we loved him, he made us, when he kithed his love to us, he renewed us,
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and being beloved of us, he shall perfect us. and being Beloved of us, he shall perfect us.
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I close this point with Solomon, O fountain of the gardens, O Well of living waters.
I close this point with Solomon, Oh fountain of the gardens, Oh Well of living waters.
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Arìse, O north, and come O south, and blow on my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out:
Arìse, Oh north, and come Oh south, and blow on my garden, that the spices thereof may flow out:
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Let my welbeloved come to his garden, and eat his pleasant fruit. Let my well-beloved come to his garden, and eat his pleasant fruit.
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SECTION III. How to seek true happinesse. I have sought, that I will inquire.
SECTION III. How to seek true happiness. I have sought, that I will inquire.
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THe first section of this doctrine hath told us that there is a happines ( one thing ) The second, that God is the fountain of it.
THe First section of this Doctrine hath told us that there is a happiness (one thing) The second, that God is the fountain of it.
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Now followeth the third, how to seek it. And this is set down in two words, of Praying and Inquiring; Now follows the third, how to seek it. And this is Set down in two words, of Praying and Inquiring;
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and offereth to us two kinds of seeking: The first is the Inquirie of happinesse among many things:
and Offereth to us two Kinds of seeking: The First is the Inquiry of happiness among many things:
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The second is the suiting of it from God by prayer after we have found it.
The second is the suiting of it from God by prayer After we have found it.
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In this inquirie we shall consider the necessitie, difficulty, and the form. The necessity is great,
In this inquiry we shall Consider the necessity, difficulty, and the from. The necessity is great,
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because it is about this greatest necessar one thing. We have it not by nature, but must get it by grace, so we are not born happy but made happy.
Because it is about this greatest necessary one thing. We have it not by nature, but must get it by grace, so we Are not born happy but made happy.
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We are miserable in our selves, and must be changed by happines, and this change is furthered by inquirie:
We Are miserable in our selves, and must be changed by happiness, and this change is furthered by inquiry:
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Our life is short, our death uncertain; and when it approacheth, if it finde us unprovided, our misery shall be threefold:
Our life is short, our death uncertain; and when it Approaches, if it find us unprovided, our misery shall be threefold:
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What then should we do in a short life; What then should we do in a short life;
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but cast off vanity, and set us for the search of the truth? Besides, it is the main end wherefore we are brought into the world, but cast off vanity, and Set us for the search of the truth? Beside, it is the main end Wherefore we Are brought into the world,
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and if a new born childe could speak and were asked, wherefore he is born? He should answer:
and if a new born child could speak and were asked, Wherefore he is born? He should answer:
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To seek the happines that he lost in Adam. To seek the happiness that he lost in Adam.
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We are not born to buy, and build, and heap riches, and honour together, but to enquire for salvation,
We Are not born to buy, and built, and heap riches, and honour together, but to inquire for salvation,
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as a childe is not formed in the belly to bide there, but to come forth,
as a child is not formed in the belly to bide there, but to come forth,
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and to be a perfect man in the free light: It is a great good to seek the chief good.
and to be a perfect man in the free Light: It is a great good to seek the chief good.
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The difficulty of this inquiry is first from the nature of happinesse: The difficulty of this inquiry is First from the nature of happiness:
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It is hid manna, the eye hath not seen it, nor the eare heard it, &c. And this our life is hid with Christ in God.It is hid manna, the eye hath not seen it, nor the ear herd it, etc. And this our life is hid with christ in God.
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Next from the multitude of false happinesses that deceive us:
Next from the multitude of false Happinesses that deceive us:
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For Satan hath filled the way of our inquiry with sundry baits to divert us from the right, that on them we may stick as upon the chief good, and embrace our own fancies.
For Satan hath filled the Way of our inquiry with sundry baits to divert us from the right, that on them we may stick as upon the chief good, and embrace our own fancies.
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Thirdly from our own disposition we are all born with a desire of happines, and every life in it own kinde desires to be better.
Thirdly from our own disposition we Are all born with a desire of happiness, and every life in it own kind Desires to be better.
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If we ask any man though he were a fool, would you be happy? He would answer I would: For every being is desirous of goodnesse or well being: The desire of meat, drink, raiment are no more rooted in us than that desire of happines,
If we ask any man though he were a fool, would you be happy? He would answer I would: For every being is desirous of Goodness or well being: The desire of meat, drink, raiment Are no more rooted in us than that desire of happiness,
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and these smallest desires serve the greatest: The appetite of the wills sacietie (which the schools call happines) is common,
and these Smallest Desires serve the greatest: The appetite of the wills satiety (which the Schools call happiness) is Common,
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but few know the reason of that saciety, so that many labouring to choose a particular happines which their common appetite desired, have chosen misery for happines:
but few know the reason of that satiety, so that many labouring to choose a particular happiness which their Common appetite desired, have chosen misery for happiness:
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It is as hard to finde out true happines as it is easie to have the common desire of it the one hath need of a supernaturall grace,
It is as hard to find out true happiness as it is easy to have the Common desire of it the one hath need of a supernatural grace,
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as the other floweth from a naturall power. Fourthly, the practice of all ages proveth this difficultie:
as the other flows from a natural power. Fourthly, the practice of all ages Proves this difficulty:
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for of the many millions that sought out happines, none did finde it out except those whom God assisted by a speciall grace.
for of the many millions that sought out happiness, none did find it out except those whom God assisted by a special grace.
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The Philosophers travelled painfully, but brought out the winde; they were confident that they had found it, and yet found it not:
The Philosophers traveled painfully, but brought out the wind; they were confident that they had found it, and yet found it not:
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But that confidence was double miserie, both in missing true happines, and then in resting upon their own deceit.
But that confidence was double misery, both in missing true happiness, and then in resting upon their own deceit.
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They neither agreed with the truth, nor among themselves, nor any one of them with himself.
They neither agreed with the truth, nor among themselves, nor any one of them with himself.
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If we look to the universall desire, rising from the common notion, we shal be forced to say, There is a happines:
If we look to the universal desire, rising from the Common notion, we shall be forced to say, There is a happiness:
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if we look on their diversitie, and contrarietie, we shall wonder at Sathans craft, abusing mans wit to erre so fouly about happines.
if we look on their diversity, and contrariety, we shall wonder At Satan's craft, abusing men wit to err so foully about happiness.
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And Solomon himself thought this task both worthy of him, and hard for him to finde out, what was that good or happinesse of the sons of men? Wee must think it an hard task, whereon so many Philosophers have lost their labour, their time, and themselves.
And Solomon himself Thought this task both worthy of him, and hard for him to find out, what was that good or happiness of the Sons of men? we must think it an hard task, whereon so many Philosophers have lost their labour, their time, and themselves.
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The search it self goeth in two: the refusing of ill, and choosing of good.
The search it self Goes in two: the refusing of ill, and choosing of good.
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The ill of sin must simply be refused, whether it be originall or actuall, inherent or adherent guiltinesse. The ill of since must simply be refused, whither it be original or actual, inherent or adherent guiltiness.
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It is the cause of our misery, and contrarie to good; it cannot enter in happines, but stayes it in us.
It is the cause of our misery, and contrary to good; it cannot enter in happiness, but stays it in us.
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Our miserie began at it, and our happines beginneth in turning from it.
Our misery began At it, and our happiness begins in turning from it.
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Adam was tried by the tree of knowledge of good and ill, which told him that so long as hee stood, hee had a known good, and was free from an unknown ill: But when he fell, he •o und experimentall knowledge of a lost good and purchased ill: That tree is yet our triall,
Adam was tried by the tree of knowledge of good and ill, which told him that so long as he stood, he had a known good, and was free from an unknown ill: But when he fell, he •o and experimental knowledge of a lost good and purchased ill: That tree is yet our trial,
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if we will eschew the ill of sin, and follow the good of happines.
if we will eschew the ill of since, and follow the good of happiness.
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There can be no happines in ill, neither can any man desire or love ill as ill,
There can be no happiness in ill, neither can any man desire or love ill as ill,
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and sathan (whose malice is fed with it) doth not love it as ill,
and sathan (whose malice is fed with it) does not love it as ill,
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but as a good, as a satisfaction of his malitious will; And those men are most like to him, who seek their happines in ill.but as a good, as a satisfaction of his malicious will; And those men Are most like to him, who seek their happiness in ill.
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They make it their happines when they boast of it, as Lamech of his tyrannie,
They make it their happiness when they boast of it, as Lamech of his tyranny,
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and Doeg of his calumnies, and politicks, that they can plot mischief, and bring it to passe.
and Doeg of his calumnies, and politics, that they can plot mischief, and bring it to pass.
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Who ever glorieth in sin, professeth that he counteth it his happines. It may here be demanded:
Who ever Glorieth in since, Professes that he counteth it his happiness. It may Here be demanded:
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If affliction can stand with happines? The name of it is miserable to the worldly; If affliction can stand with happiness? The name of it is miserable to the worldly;
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but that name hurteth not, where miserie is absent . I answer, it can: but that name hurteth not, where misery is absent. I answer, it can:
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for it is not the ill of sin, or of the fault, but the ill of punishment;
for it is not the ill of since, or of the fault, but the ill of punishment;
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and there is more miserie in the least sin than in the greatest crosse:
and there is more misery in the least since than in the greatest cross:
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and the Apostle called not himselfe miserable for his great affliction, but glorieth in it, I will glorie in my infirmities. and the Apostle called not himself miserable for his great affliction, but Glorieth in it, I will glory in my infirmities.
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But when he found the rebellion of his will against the law of his spirit, hee cryes out, Miserable man that I am.
But when he found the rebellion of his will against the law of his Spirit, he cries out, Miserable man that I am.
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Gods love is the ground of our happines, and affliction can stand well with it, for whom he loveth, he chasteneth.
God's love is the ground of our happiness, and affliction can stand well with it, for whom he loves, he Chasteneth.
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Sin woundeth the soul and bodie, and wasteth the conscience, but affliction purgeth all, and maketh Gods grace more sharp, and lively.
since wounds the soul and body, and wastes the conscience, but affliction Purgeth all, and makes God's grace more sharp, and lively.
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Sin can admit no qualification, but must either be simply pardoned or punished, but affliction is qualified with grace to the godly, and furthereth them to happines;
since can admit no qualification, but must either be simply pardoned or punished, but affliction is qualified with grace to the godly, and furthereth them to happiness;
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so that the spirit pronounceth them happie that are chastened of the Lord:
so that the Spirit pronounceth them happy that Are chastened of the Lord:
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Our happines is in no externall good, but in Gods favour, and the state of our person qualified with his grace and image in us:
Our happiness is in no external good, but in God's favour, and the state of our person qualified with his grace and image in us:
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But affliction, though it spill externall blessings, yet it neither separateth us from his favour, neither destroyeth his grace, but augmenteth it.
But affliction, though it spill external blessings, yet it neither separateth us from his favour, neither Destroyeth his grace, but Augmenteth it.
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It can make us no more miserable, than prosperitie maketh the wicked happy. We need not now compare Lazarus in heaven with the rich man in hell:
It can make us no more miserable, than Prosperity makes the wicked happy. We need not now compare Lazarus in heaven with the rich man in hell:
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Even in this life, Lazarus in his rags and sores was more happy than the rich man in his costly apparell and daintie fair. Even in this life, Lazarus in his rags and sores was more happy than the rich man in his costly apparel and dainty fair.
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Affliction is a medicine, and keepeth grace fresh in us, while ease and prosperitie slayeth the foolish.
Affliction is a medicine, and Keepeth grace fresh in us, while ease and Prosperity slays the foolish.
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It is both the occasion, and whetstone of vertue; for God exerciseth them most whom he loveth and imployeth most.
It is both the occasion, and whetstone of virtue; for God Exerciseth them most whom he loves and employeth most.
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The best souldiers are set on hardest service, and none of them going out exponeth it as their Generals base account of them;The best Soldiers Are Set on Hardest service, and none of them going out exponeth it as their Generals base account of them;
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but rather, that he esteemeth highly of their valour.
but rather, that he esteems highly of their valour.
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God keepeth us from more miserie in making us repent former sin, and keeping us from sin that we might commit,
God Keepeth us from more misery in making us Repent former since, and keeping us from since that we might commit,
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than all the ill that affliction bringeth on us. Our daily crosses chase us daily to God who is our happines:
than all the ill that affliction brings on us. Our daily Crosses chase us daily to God who is our happiness:
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and the godly count more of grace than of goods.
and the godly count more of grace than of goods.
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Job, after he had lost all, kept his soul so fixt on God, that he made it manifest that they they were not given to him, but that he was more than they, Job, After he had lost all, kept his soul so fixed on God, that he made it manifest that they they were not given to him, but that he was more than they,
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and God was more to him than they and himself. The second respect is to good, that we choose it; and God was more to him than they and himself. The second respect is to good, that we choose it;
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and that not every good, but the best: for wee are not now inquiring everie good, but the chief.
and that not every good, but the best: for we Are not now inquiring every good, but the chief.
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Herein we must climb in two ascensions, the one in our self, the other in goods.
Herein we must climb in two ascensions, the one in our self, the other in goods.
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For our self, we must not bide in our bodily senses, which are evill Judges of happines:
For our self, we must not bide in our bodily Senses, which Are evil Judges of happiness:
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but we must ascend from our body to our spirit, from our affections and will to our reason, and from that to the eternall law the rule of reason,
but we must ascend from our body to our Spirit, from our affections and will to our reason, and from that to the Eternal law the Rule of reason,
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and from that to eternall veritie the informer of reason in that law:
and from that to Eternal verity the informer of reason in that law:
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So we must rise to the inlightned minde in Jesus Christ, that we may be inabled to make this search aright.
So we must rise to the enlightened mind in jesus christ, that we may be enabled to make this search aright.
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Next we must ascend by the degrees of goodnesse in the things themselves; for every creature of God is good, but not the chief good:
Next we must ascend by the Degrees of Goodness in the things themselves; for every creature of God is good, but not the chief good:
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Though we may respect it as good in the own kinde and degree, yet we may not rest on it for happinesse.
Though we may respect it as good in the own kind and degree, yet we may not rest on it for happiness.
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As a man that seeketh a lost jewell in a house, casteth by all that cometh to hand till he finde it:
As a man that seeks a lost jewel in a house, Cast by all that comes to hand till he find it:
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Or as one in a well furnished shop seeking rare stuffe, though the merchant put many in his hand after other,
Or as one in a well furnished shop seeking rare stuff, though the merchant put many in his hand After other,
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yet he layeth them all by, till he finde that he desires:
yet he Layeth them all by, till he find that he Desires:
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So in this search of happinesse, what ever good come in our way, we must shift it till we come to the chief good.
So in this search of happiness, what ever good come in our Way, we must shift it till we come to the chief good.
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If we ascend to the height of a minde inlightned by God, nothing will content us till we come to himself:
If we ascend to the height of a mind enlightened by God, nothing will content us till we come to himself:
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As his own light discovereth him, so his own love shed abroad in our heart cannot rest on any good till it come to him.As his own Light Discovereth him, so his own love shed abroad in our heart cannot rest on any good till it come to him.
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The dove sent out by Noah found no rest till she returned to the ark, The dove sent out by Noah found no rest till she returned to the Ark,
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so the inquiring minde findeth no rest in the creature till it come to God in the covenant of grace.so the inquiring mind finds no rest in the creature till it come to God in the Covenant of grace.
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Spirituall things are better then temporall, and heavenly things better then earthly, and in spirituall things we must ascend from gifts to grace, and in grace from a common to a speciall grace,Spiritual things Are better then temporal, and heavenly things better then earthly, and in spiritual things we must ascend from Gifts to grace, and in grace from a Common to a special grace,
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and in the speciall grace from a preveening to an exciting grace, from that to the operating and cooperating graces,
and in the special grace from a prevening to an exciting grace, from that to the operating and cooperating graces,
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and from those to preserving and persevering grace. From given grace, we ascend to giving grace, that maketh us acceptable:
and from those to preserving and persevering grace. From given grace, we ascend to giving grace, that makes us acceptable:
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And from all graces inhering in us, and qualifying us, as faith, hope, holinesse, &c. we rise to the fountain-grace in God,
And from all graces inhering in us, and qualifying us, as faith, hope, holiness, etc. we rise to the fountain-grace in God,
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even his free favour, whereby he hath chosen and blessed us in spirituall things in Christ:
even his free favour, whereby he hath chosen and blessed us in spiritual things in christ:
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This is the grace whereby we are saved, our chief good and true happinesse. This is the grace whereby we Are saved, our chief good and true happiness.
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The Prophet professeth this his search through heaven and earth, ending in this choice of God alone.
The Prophet Professes this his search through heaven and earth, ending in this choice of God alone.
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Whom have I in heaven but thee, and in the earth I have desired none with thee? And the Apostle, I count all things but dung for the excellencie of the knowledge of Christ, Whom have I in heaven but thee, and in the earth I have desired none with thee? And the Apostle, I count all things but dung for the excellency of the knowledge of christ,
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and that I may know him, and be found in him. This is our highest ascent.and that I may know him, and be found in him. This is our highest ascent.
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Reason it self craveth this, for we ought to seek the best good; and if these things be good, God is better who made them:
Reason it self craves this, for we ought to seek the best good; and if these things be good, God is better who made them:
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They have their goodnesse of him, which is infinitely lesse then his goodnesse, as a drop of water compared to the sea:
They have their Goodness of him, which is infinitely less then his Goodness, as a drop of water compared to the sea:
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They are both better and greater in him then in themselves, and more truly also, as the originall is better then the extract.
They Are both better and greater in him then in themselves, and more truly also, as the original is better then the extract.
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All goodnesse is both originally and eminently in him, and more perfect then in creatures, because what is in them a shadow, in him is truth:
All Goodness is both originally and eminently in him, and more perfect then in creatures, Because what is in them a shadow, in him is truth:
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If we love riches, true riches is in his favour; If we love honour, true honour is in his testimonie;
If we love riches, true riches is in his favour; If we love honour, true honour is in his testimony;
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If we love true pleasure, it is in his peace.
If we love true pleasure, it is in his peace.
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The authour of things is better then the things themselves, and he who made all, is to us for all things:
The author of things is better then the things themselves, and he who made all, is to us for all things:
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He who made all is better then all, and that is our God, he departeth not because none succeedeth to him . He who made all is better then all, and that is our God, he departeth not Because none succeedeth to him.
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This is the right sett of our two chief affections, hatred and love: Of hatred, that we hate all ill absolutely.
This is the right Set of our two chief affections, hatred and love: Of hatred, that we hate all ill absolutely.
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There are degrees of ill, some lesse and some greater, and answerably we should hate them all,
There Are Degrees of ill, Some less and Some greater, and answerably we should hate them all,
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but we may not love any degree of ill: this is our separation from it;
but we may not love any degree of ill: this is our separation from it;
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for though it subsist in our substance & flesh, yet if it be not in our affection,
for though it subsist in our substance & Flesh, yet if it be not in our affection,
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but we abhor it, then God will assist us against it. It may lessen the degrees of our happinesse, but cannot destroy it:
but we abhor it, then God will assist us against it. It may lessen the Degrees of our happiness, but cannot destroy it:
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In like manner, there are degrees of good, and we should love every good according to the degree, till we ascend to the chief good,
In like manner, there Are Degrees of good, and we should love every good according to the degree, till we ascend to the chief good,
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and love him with all our heart, and all our soul.
and love him with all our heart, and all our soul.
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These affections qualifie our person, for the hatred of ill divideth us from that ill we hate,
These affections qualify our person, for the hatred of ill divides us from that ill we hate,
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and the love of good maketh us like that good we love; And our love to the degrees of good, maketh us grow in goodnesse and grace.
and the love of good makes us like that good we love; And our love to the Degrees of good, makes us grow in Goodness and grace.
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The wicked keep neither this order nor aseending: They pervert all, and chuse for their happinesse a lesser good then they refuse,
The wicked keep neither this order nor aseending: They pervert all, and choose for their happiness a lesser good then they refuse,
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as worldly goods in place of heavenly.
as worldly goods in place of heavenly.
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That is both a transposing of their heart and a descending, and so they prove the sons of Belial, according to the Hebrew,
That is both a transposing of their heart and a descending, and so they prove the Sons of Belial, according to the Hebrew,
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because they neither ascend in the Lords mountaine, but are unthrifts;
Because they neither ascend in the lords mountain, but Are unthrifts;
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neither take on them the Lords yoak, and it is their naughtinesse or knaverie, according to the Latines, that they turn themselves to nothing;
neither take on them the lords yoke, and it is their naughtiness or knavery, according to the Latins, that they turn themselves to nothing;
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for knaverie is the death of the life, so called because it turneth to nothing . But we must further distinguish these affections, for though we should hate all sinfull ill, for knavery is the death of the life, so called Because it turns to nothing. But we must further distinguish these affections, for though we should hate all sinful ill,
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yet we may not hate any good: We may wisely neglect lesser goods for the chief, but not hate them:
yet we may not hate any good: We may wisely neglect lesser goods for the chief, but not hate them:
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Though we count lesse of a lesser good then of a greater, and comparatively neglect all in respect of God, yet we should abhor none.
Though we count less of a lesser good then of a greater, and comparatively neglect all in respect of God, yet we should abhor none.
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What ever is neglected is in comparison of a better. What ever is neglected is in comparison of a better.
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It is not only sin to turn from good to ill, but even among goods to decline from eternall to temporall things, from visible to invisible, from the creatour to the creature,
It is not only since to turn from good to ill, but even among goods to decline from Eternal to temporal things, from visible to invisible, from the creator to the creature,
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yea and to love any good too much that is lesse then our selves, because it is ordered under us.
yea and to love any good too much that is less then our selves, Because it is ordered under us.
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And that due love we give them is not to hold us on them, but to send us away to the chief good;
And that due love we give them is not to hold us on them, but to send us away to the chief good;
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for if these small goods be love-worthy, with what a love should we adhere to the fountain-good?
for if these small goods be loveworthy, with what a love should we adhere to the fountain-good?
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The most part of men run on riches, honour, fame, power, and pleasure and yet true happinesse is not in any of them, nor in all together.
The most part of men run on riches, honour, fame, power, and pleasure and yet true happiness is not in any of them, nor in all together.
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Riches, whether naturall, in food and raiment; or artificiall, in money, are but earth in their substance, and worthlesse in themselves: Riches, whither natural, in food and raiment; or artificial, in money, Are but earth in their substance, and worthless in themselves:
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Though the wretch count greatly of them, they are only for use wherein they perish.
Though the wretch count greatly of them, they Are only for use wherein they perish.
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Honour is not happinesse (though the ambitious man count it so) but a consequent of it, Honour is not happiness (though the ambitious man count it so) but a consequent of it,
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neither hath it true worth, but is a signe of it, and that discerned and proclaimed by the multitude a blinde judge of worthinesse:
neither hath it true worth, but is a Signen of it, and that discerned and proclaimed by the multitude a blind judge of worthiness:
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And though the supposed worth be in him that is honoured, yet the offered honour is more in the honourer;
And though the supposed worth be in him that is honoured, yet the offered honour is more in the honourer;
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and at the best it is but a vanishing smoak. Fame, is happinesse to the vain-glorious man, but at the best it is a fruit, and not a cause thereof:
and At the best it is but a vanishing smoke. Fame, is happiness to the vainglorious man, but At the best it is a fruit, and not a cause thereof:
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It is oftner false then true, and can proclaim lowd where no happinesse is:
It is oftener false then true, and can proclaim loud where no happiness is:
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Sathan useth it as a miserable subsidie to the dead, whom he hath killed with the hunger of vain-glorie,
Sathan uses it as a miserable subsidy to the dead, whom he hath killed with the hunger of vainglory,
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and as a bait to their consorts to devoure that same angle.
and as a bait to their consorts to devour that same angle.
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Power seemeth happinesse to the stirring man, that he may perform his own purposes, and oppresse his enemies; Power seems happiness to the stirring man, that he may perform his own Purposes, and oppress his enemies;
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but it is rather an instrument then happinesse, and more hurtfull to the abuser then to others;
but it is rather an Instrument then happiness, and more hurtful to the Abuser then to Others;
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and the abufe of it maketh more miserable, then the possession of it can blesse. As for pleasure, the happinesse of beasts, it is to be left to Epicures;
and the abuse of it makes more miserable, then the possession of it can bless. As for pleasure, the happiness of beasts, it is to be left to Epicureans;
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for though some of them pretended a pleasure of the minde, yet when all is searched, that is but a pretence to colour their beastly opinion of bodily pleasure.
for though Some of them pretended a pleasure of the mind, yet when all is searched, that is but a pretence to colour their beastly opinion of bodily pleasure.
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They strove to purifie it with abstract explications, but their life refuted their discourse, and their grosse practice overthrew their subtill disputes.
They strove to purify it with abstract explications, but their life refuted their discourse, and their gross practice overthrew their subtle disputes.
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Pleasure is the bodies happines, but not the souls; and if we speak properly, the soul is rather the best thing of the body, then any bodily thing. Pleasure is the bodies happiness, but not the Souls; and if we speak properly, the soul is rather the best thing of the body, then any bodily thing.
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Moreover all these idols of the world are cut off from happinesse, because they are common as well to the wicked as to the godly, which cannot fall in true happinesse, the patrimonie of the saints. Next, happinesse bringeth contentment;
Moreover all these Idols of the world Are Cut off from happiness, Because they Are Common as well to the wicked as to the godly, which cannot fallen in true happiness, the patrimony of the Saints. Next, happiness brings contentment;
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but the more we have of these the more we thirst. Thirdly, true happinesse is not in externall things; but all these are externall.
but the more we have of these the more we thirst. Thirdly, true happiness is not in external things; but all these Are external.
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The cause why so many seek these things for happinesse is, they love them better then God, and from their own fancie do conceit a worth which is not in them,
The cause why so many seek these things for happiness is, they love them better then God, and from their own fancy do conceit a worth which is not in them,
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and alleadge a promise on them which they make not. It is truly said that they who love, fain dreams to themselves;
and allege a promise on them which they make not. It is truly said that they who love, fain dreams to themselves;
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The wretch thinketh that riches cry on him, saying, Come to me, I shall make thee happy:
The wretch Thinketh that riches cry on him, saying, Come to me, I shall make thee happy:
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The ambitious man thinketh honour cryes so to him, so the epicure dreameth of pleasure, &c. But falshood riseth not of the things themselves,
The ambitious man Thinketh honour cries so to him, so the epicure dreameth of pleasure, etc. But falsehood Riseth not of the things themselves,
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but of our own deceiving and deceived hearts . These things neither promise happinesse, neither can performe; but of our own deceiving and deceived hearts. These things neither promise happiness, neither can perform;
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the errour of their fansie turned into a strong desire, maketh them father such promises on these things:
the error of their fancy turned into a strong desire, makes them father such promises on these things:
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even as fools and babes do imagine, that ringing bels do speak the thing that they think.
even as Fools and babes do imagine, that ringing Bells do speak the thing that they think.
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And it is our reproch that we beleeve things that neither promise nor can perform, and hazzard our eternall happinesse on that credulitie:
And it is our reproach that we believe things that neither promise nor can perform, and hazard our Eternal happiness on that credulity:
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But when God promiseth who is both truth and omnipotencie, wee meet his word with infidelitie:
But when God promises who is both truth and omnipotency, we meet his word with infidelity:
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If these things could speake, they would chide their lovers as the angels did the woman seeking Christ in the grave, Why seek yee the living among the dead? Why seek ye happinesse in us who have it not,
If these things could speak, they would chide their lovers as the Angels did the woman seeking christ in the grave, Why seek ye the living among the dead? Why seek you happiness in us who have it not,
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but are worse then your selves? but Are Worse then your selves?
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Some again who seem more perfect, seek happinesse in the gifts of the minde, as learning, vertue, wisedome, &c. These are better than the former,
some again who seem more perfect, seek happiness in the Gifts of the mind, as learning, virtue, Wisdom, etc. These Are better than the former,
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and yet come not to true happinsse;
and yet come not to true happiness;
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for these gifts are common, and many wicked men have excelled in them, and yet perished.
for these Gifts Are Common, and many wicked men have excelled in them, and yet perished.
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They are as the light to the eye without seeing, a furnishing to seek it without fruit:
They Are as the Light to the eye without seeing, a furnishing to seek it without fruit:
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The Philosophers who excelled most in these things were most miserable: The fleshly villanies of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle equalled and exceeded their morall vertues.
The Philosophers who excelled most in these things were most miserable: The fleshly villainies of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle equaled and exceeded their moral Virtues.
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Solomon found not happinesse in these morall vertues, but in the fear and obedience of God.
Solomon found not happiness in these moral Virtues, but in the Fear and Obedience of God.
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All these erred foully in their search, yet not alike. The world is as a great mans house, to whom many resort:
All these erred foully in their search, yet not alike. The world is as a great men house, to whom many resort:
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Some stay in the lower roomes with their companions;
some stay in the lower rooms with their Sodales;
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but some go to the hall, and yet stand there gazing on pictures, or rich hangings,
but Some go to the hall, and yet stand there gazing on pictures, or rich hangings,
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but the wiser sort passe all these, and stay not till they finde him in his cabinet.
but the Wiser sort pass all these, and stay not till they find him in his cabinet.
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So all men are busie for happinesse, but the most part remain below on riches and pleasure:
So all men Are busy for happiness, but the most part remain below on riches and pleasure:
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Other that seem of greater spirits, climb up to honour, and are bewitched with the painted hangings of worldly glorie,
Other that seem of greater spirits, climb up to honour, and Are bewitched with the painted hangings of worldly glory,
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or adore the gifts of their own minde: But the godly pittie these men in their errours, who are intised with such trifles.
or adore the Gifts of their own mind: But the godly pity these men in their errors, who Are enticed with such trifles.
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They know that they are not called to a worldly felicitie, but to a heavenly;
They know that they Are not called to a worldly felicity, but to a heavenly;
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they passe from one good to another, and urge pensively their inquirie, till they come to God himself.
they pass from one good to Another, and urge pensively their inquiry, till they come to God himself.
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So the church in her search could not stay, till she found him whom her soul loved.
So the Church in her search could not stay, till she found him whom her soul loved.
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God is above all, whom if we follow we learn well; if we apprehend, we learn both well and blessedly:
God is above all, whom if we follow we Learn well; if we apprehend, we Learn both well and blessedly:
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his following is our appetite of happinesse, his apprehending is happinesse it self . Let us therefore in this inquirie lift our mindes above all things, visible or created,
his following is our appetite of happiness, his apprehending is happiness it self. Let us Therefore in this inquiry lift our minds above all things, visible or created,
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and seek true happinesse in God alone; for none can make man blessed, but God that made man: and seek true happiness in God alone; for none can make man blessed, but God that made man:
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Seek the thing that you seek, sayeth one, but not where you seek it. You seek a blessed life in the region of death, it is not there. Seek the thing that you seek, Saith one, but not where you seek it. You seek a blessed life in the region of death, it is not there.
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For how can there be a blessed life, where there is no life? And we may say: Woe to that bold soul, which hopeth,
For how can there be a blessed life, where there is no life? And we may say: Woe to that bold soul, which Hopes,
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if it depart from God, that it can finde any thing better than God.
if it depart from God, that it can find any thing better than God.
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For the soul goes into fornication when it departeth from, and seeketh not out of him these things pure and clean, which it will never finde till it returne unto him . The choice it self.
For the soul Goes into fornication when it departeth from, and seeks not out of him these things pure and clean, which it will never find till it return unto him. The choice it self.
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WE have heard of the search of happinesse, followeth the choice it self:
WE have herd of the search of happiness, follows the choice it self:
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I know school-divinitie speaketh otherwise, and thinketh (some of them at least) with the Philosopher, that election is not of the end,
I know school-divinity speaks otherwise, and Thinketh (Some of them At least) with the Philosopher, that election is not of the end,
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but of the midst to it: but of the midst to it:
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But I am content to speak rather with Christ, than the Philosopher, who commended Marie for chusing that one thing that was necessarie:
But I am content to speak rather with christ, than the Philosopher, who commended marry for choosing that one thing that was necessary:
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and Divines speak roundly, What shall we chuse to love but that, than which we finde nothing better .
and Divines speak roundly, What shall we choose to love but that, than which we find nothing better.
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There is formally a choice of the end.
There is formally a choice of the end.
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This choice is the act of the will, and goeth in foure speciall works, Inclination, Apprehension, Retention, and Rest.
This choice is the act of the will, and Goes in foure special works, Inclination, Apprehension, Retention, and Rest.
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Inclination, when the will inclineth and applieth it self to the sought and found happinesse. The desire of our heart is unto the•. Inclination, when the will Inclineth and Applieth it self to the sought and found happiness. The desire of our heart is unto the•.
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We have naturally a desire of happinesse; but when the truth hath particularly revealed it, then we desire it more firmely.
We have naturally a desire of happiness; but when the truth hath particularly revealed it, then we desire it more firmly.
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And this hath not only the last judgement of the practicall understanding (as some speak,) but more, the finger of Gods spirit bowing the will to it;
And this hath not only the last judgement of the practical understanding (as Some speak,) but more, the finger of God's Spirit bowing the will to it;
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for many in their reason do apprehend things to be good, and yet their will followeth not.
for many in their reason do apprehend things to be good, and yet their will follows not.
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The Creator of the will doeth bow it to good, else that pointing of the minde were not sufficient:
The Creator of the will doth bow it to good, Else that pointing of the mind were not sufficient:
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All the time of our search the will stood in suspense, but now being informed by the minde of the nature of happinesse,
All the time of our search the will stood in suspense, but now being informed by the mind of the nature of happiness,
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and bowed by the spirit, it inclineth to it willingly:
and bowed by the Spirit, it Inclineth to it willingly:
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Our first sin began at a declining from God, and our first good disposition beginneth at the inclining of our will to him againe.
Our First since began At a declining from God, and our First good disposition begins At the inclining of our will to him again.
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2. Apprehension is, when the will embraceth that greatest good with greatest power. I layed hold on him, whom my soul loved:
2. Apprehension is, when the will Embraceth that greatest good with greatest power. I laid hold on him, whom my soul loved:
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In griping other goods, it abideth in it self, and gripeth them slenderly, as inferiour goods,
In gripping other goods, it Abideth in it self, and gripeth them slenderly, as inferior goods,
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but it goeth out of it self gladly to this chief good, and quitting that proud title of mistresse of her own actions, is glad to go out of her self,
but it Goes out of it self gladly to this chief good, and quitting that proud title of mistress of her own actions, is glad to go out of her self,
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and to be taken up in that chief good. For the pure and perfect soul, subjecteth it self unto happinesse .
and to be taken up in that chief good. For the pure and perfect soul, subjecteth it self unto happiness.
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3. Retention is our firme keeping of happinesse.
3. Retention is our firm keeping of happiness.
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I would not let him go, till I brought him in the house of my mother. I would not let him go, till I brought him in the house of my mother.
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This keeping is his keeping of us;
This keeping is his keeping of us;
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for as inclination is by his power, our apprehension by his griping of us, so this retention is by his holding of us:
for as inclination is by his power, our apprehension by his gripping of us, so this retention is by his holding of us:
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The stock beareth us, and not we the stock. The stock bears us, and not we the stock.
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4. A sweet rest on this good followeth, which is the sweeter, the greater our search hath been:
4. A sweet rest on this good follows, which is the Sweeten, the greater our search hath been:
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As Scripture hath some mysteries, otherwise men would neither seriously search, nor sweetly finde out the truth: As Scripture hath Some Mysteres, otherwise men would neither seriously search, nor sweetly find out the truth:
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So in the search of happinesse, the more labour the sweeter rest: So in the search of happiness, the more labour the Sweeten rest:
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If Adam had painfully laboured for his happinesse, he had kept it better than he did:
If Adam had painfully laboured for his happiness, he had kept it better than he did:
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Easie finding, maketh slack keeping, but a painfull conquest is carefully preserved:
Easy finding, makes slack keeping, but a painful conquest is carefully preserved:
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It is but the continuance of one care, and that with more joy in the preservation, than was in the purchase.
It is but the Continuance of one care, and that with more joy in the preservation, than was in the purchase.
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This choice is accompanied with a conscience of it self; for our conscience goeth along all this work,
This choice is accompanied with a conscience of it self; for our conscience Goes along all this work,
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and maketh us conscious, both of our seeking and finding: God hath joyned it to the reasonable soul,
and makes us conscious, both of our seeking and finding: God hath joined it to the reasonable soul,
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as a witnesse of all actions, yea even of the least motion of our affections: We both know that they are, and we know that we know:
as a witness of all actions, yea even of the least motion of our affections: We both know that they Are, and we know that we know:
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The conscience making us sensible of the own consciousnesse:
The conscience making us sensible of the own consciousness:
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So that it is a comfortlesse religion, that involveth men in the confusions of an implicite faith towards God,
So that it is a comfortless Religion, that involveth men in the confusions of an implicit faith towards God,
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and holdeth them in senselesnesse of their own estate, as not being conscious of that they do.
and holds them in senselessness of their own estate, as not being conscious of that they do.
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They destroy the image of the Trinity in us, which is knowen by conscience: Our being; to know that our being; and to love both:
They destroy the image of the Trinity in us, which is known by conscience: Our being; to know that our being; and to love both:
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Our being in him hath no death, our knowledge hath no ignorance, and our love no offence; but they confound all.
Our being in him hath no death, our knowledge hath no ignorance, and our love no offence; but they confound all.
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He is senselesse, who feeleth not the work of his own affections, when he hateth, or feareth, or rejoyceth;
He is senseless, who feeleth not the work of his own affections, when he hates, or fears, or Rejoiceth;
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so here if we love God, we need no more doubt that we are beloved of him, than that we love him.
so Here if we love God, we need no more doubt that we Are Beloved of him, than that we love him.
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By this I know that it is true that is said . And again, I know that I know these things: By this I know that it is true that is said. And again, I know that I know these things:
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and when I love God, I can no more doubt that I am beloved than that I love . and when I love God, I can no more doubt that I am Beloved than that I love.
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But the experience of the Saints, will clear this practick point of the search, and finding of happinesse: And first in Solomon:
But the experience of the Saints, will clear this practic point of the search, and finding of happiness: And First in Solomon:
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He wrote the book of Ecclesiastes, than which the world hath nothing more perfect of this purpose :
He wrote the book of Ecclesiastes, than which the world hath nothing more perfect of this purpose:
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Therein he expresseth his consultations ending in just sentences: His counsell-house for this inquirie was his heart, I said in my heart: Therein he Expresses his Consultations ending in just sentences: His counsel-house for this inquiry was his heart, I said in my heart:
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where gathering all his thoughts in the presence of God, he pondered things deeply.
where gathering all his thoughts in the presence of God, he pondered things deeply.
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Next he proponeth the purpose for consultation, that he might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do uuder the heaven all the dayes of their life.
Next he proponeth the purpose for consultation, that he might see what was that good for the Sons of men, which they should do uuder the heaven all the days of their life.
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Thereafter he bringeth in all these common places of worldly happinesse, as riches, honours, wisedome, possessions, &c. and sentenceth every one of them:
Thereafter he brings in all these Common places of worldly happiness, as riches, honours, Wisdom, possessions, etc. and Sentenceth every one of them:
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This also is vanitie and vexation of spirit. This also is vanity and vexation of Spirit.
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Moreover in the beginning of the sixt Chapter he gathereth Paradoxes, adjudging rather happinesse to the contrary of these things, than to themselves.
Moreover in the beginning of the sixt Chapter he gathereth Paradoxes, adjudging rather happiness to the contrary of these things, than to themselves.
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That it is better to be in the house of mourning, than of laughing. That the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. That it is better to be in the house of mourning, than of laughing. That the patient in Spirit is better than the proud in Spirit.
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And in the end he closeth with the sum of all, that to fear God and keep his commandments, is the duty of man:
And in the end he closeth with the sum of all, that to Fear God and keep his Commandments, is the duty of man:
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If we look to the beginning of his discourse, Vanitie of vanities, all is vanitie, it is like a program affixed on the entrie of a citie, to tell that all things in the world are but vanitie:
If we look to the beginning of his discourse, Vanity of vanities, all is vanity, it is like a program affixed on the entry of a City, to tell that all things in the world Are but vanity:
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vanitie in their being, because they are but shadowes of true goods; vanitie in their work, because they work not that good we expect;
vanity in their being, Because they Are but shadows of true goods; vanity in their work, Because they work not that good we expect;
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and vanitie in their durance, because they perish in using:
and vanity in their durance, Because they perish in using:
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The first is a vacuitie; the second is a weaknesse; and the third an evanishing. And his conclusion is to set us upon that chief good, to wit God, and his worship.
The First is a vacuity; the second is a weakness; and the third an evanishing. And his conclusion is to Set us upon that chief good, to wit God, and his worship.
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The second practice is in the Apostle, who had many priviledges; he was a Jew , brought up at the feet of Gamaliel, profited greatly in learning,
The second practice is in the Apostle, who had many privileges; he was a Jew, brought up At the feet of Gamaliel, profited greatly in learning,
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and so zealous of the law, that he sought commissions to persecute the Gospell:
and so zealous of the law, that he sought commissions to persecute the Gospel:
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But when he compareth all these things with the excellent knowledge of Christ, he counteth them but losse and doung,
But when he compareth all these things with the excellent knowledge of christ, he counteth them but loss and dung,
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and setteth down his choice of true happinesse in termes, that after long inquirie, he had judged and decreed to know nothing but Christ and him crucified.
and sets down his choice of true happiness in terms, that After long inquiry, he had judged and decreed to know nothing but christ and him Crucified.
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Two errours in the inquirie of happinesse are here to be condemned:
Two errors in the inquiry of happiness Are Here to be condemned:
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The first seeketh not at all; they think happinesse is easily found, and will fall to them as rype fruit: The First seeks not At all; they think happiness is Easily found, and will fallen to them as ripe fruit:
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And because they look easily up to heaven, they think it as easie to go up thither;
And Because they look Easily up to heaven, they think it as easy to go up thither;
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But they should remember, that though naturally the way be broader, because it is from the center to the circle,
But they should Remember, that though naturally the Way be Broader, Because it is from the centre to the circle,
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yet spiritually it is straiter, because God is our center, and we upon the earth are in the circumference;
yet spiritually it is straiter, Because God is our centre, and we upon the earth Are in the circumference;
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They are as grosse as beasts, who have neither foresight, consultation, nor election, and are carried only with the sway of appetite, which is not much different from the weight of a stone:
They Are as gross as beasts, who have neither foresight, consultation, nor election, and Are carried only with the sway of appetite, which is not much different from the weight of a stone:
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These men say in their heart, that there is not a God;
These men say in their heart, that there is not a God;
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and though the common notions of nature tell them there is one, they hold that righteousnesse of God in unrighteousnesse;
and though the Common notions of nature tell them there is one, they hold that righteousness of God in unrighteousness;
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but in the matter of happinesse, though they have a naturall appetite of it, yet they take no paines to seek it out.
but in the matter of happiness, though they have a natural appetite of it, yet they take no pains to seek it out.
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Herein they carrie their conviction in their bosome:
Herein they carry their conviction in their bosom:
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for in all other matters they use consultation, as in contracts of marriage, plees for their inheritance:
for in all other matters they use consultation, as in contracts of marriage, pleasant for their inheritance:
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But in the matter of happinesse, how few dare say, that in all their life time they have taken one houre to advise ripely,
But in the matter of happiness, how few Dare say, that in all their life time they have taken one hour to Advice ripely,
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how to come to it? We have all time and leisure enough for other matters,how to come to it? We have all time and leisure enough for other matters,
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but little or none for happinesse. I know that every one cannot make that painfull inquirie like Solomon and Paul.
but little or none for happiness. I know that every one cannot make that painful inquiry like Solomon and Paul.
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God was to imploy them to teach others, and therefore tooke more paines on them;
God was to employ them to teach Others, and Therefore took more pains on them;
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yet every one in some measure should make this search, and bring their souls to this question, How shall I finde and obtain true happinesse? If it be not in a question, it will never come to a consultation,
yet every one in Some measure should make this search, and bring their Souls to this question, How shall I find and obtain true happiness? If it be not in a question, it will never come to a consultation,
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nor a sentence, nor a search.
nor a sentence, nor a search.
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The second errour is worse in a bad consulting They take counsell, but not of God, and advising with flesh and bloud, call in three dangerous counsellours:
The second error is Worse in a bade consulting They take counsel, but not of God, and advising with Flesh and blood, call in three dangerous counsellors:
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Their bodily sense, their predominant lusts, and the custome of the world. Their bodily sense goes no further than things present:
Their bodily sense, their predominant Lustiest, and the custom of the world. Their bodily sense Goes no further than things present:
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Their predominant lusts leadeth them on their own delight. Avarice counselleth the greedy man to seek riches:
Their predominant Lustiest leads them on their own delight. Avarice counselleth the greedy man to seek riches:
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Pride biddeth the ambitious man seek honour, &c. And the custome of the world adviseth them to conforme them to it,
Pride bids the ambitious man seek honour, etc. And the custom of the world adviseth them to conform them to it,
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lest they incur the anger of the world, and be persecuted for crossing its choice. These are like Rehoboams young Counsellors, brought up with himself:
lest they incur the anger of the world, and be persecuted for crossing its choice. These Are like Rehoboams young Counsellors, brought up with himself:
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The first is bruitish, and biddeth satisfie the body: The second is violent, and biddeth please the predominant lusts;
The First is brutish, and bids satisfy the body: The second is violent, and bids please the predominant Lustiest;
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The third is politick, to do as others do, and to hazzard on a common errour, rather than on an happinesse uncertaine, and unseen to them.
The third is politic, to do as Others do, and to hazard on a Common error, rather than on an happiness uncertain, and unseen to them.
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But they shall at last seriously (though too late) repent their foolish choice : But they shall At last seriously (though too late) Repent their foolish choice:
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They serve these creatures which they chuse, and lose both their happinesse and themselves, whereas by the choice of God, they might both be free, They serve these creatures which they choose, and loose both their happiness and themselves, whereas by the choice of God, they might both be free,
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and served of these creatures, which now they make their masters . and served of these creatures, which now they make their Masters.
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But God saveth his own from these errours, and leadeth them in a wise search and chusing, by his word, his example, and work.
But God Saveth his own from these errors, and leads them in a wise search and choosing, by his word, his Exampl, and work.
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By his word, generally bidding us, Seek the things above, and not the things beneath, and forbidding us to love the world and the things of it:
By his word, generally bidding us, Seek the things above, and not the things beneath, and forbidding us to love the world and the things of it:
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And specially, forbidding the rich to lay up their treasures in earth, but in heaven:
And specially, forbidding the rich to lay up their treasures in earth, but in heaven:
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He sayeth to the leacherous, He that soweth to the flesh, shall reape of the flesh:
He Saith to the lecherous, He that Soweth to the Flesh, shall reap of the Flesh:
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He sayeth to the proud, That he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted:
He Saith to the proud, That he that Humbleth himself, shall be exalted:
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He sayeth to the revengefull man, If any smite thee on the one cheek, hold up the other also:
He Saith to the revengeful man, If any smite thee on the one cheek, hold up the other also:
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And to the contentious, love your enemies. We must not looke what man sayeth, or what our owne fleshly minde suggesteth,
And to the contentious, love your enemies. We must not look what man Saith, or what our own fleshly mind suggests,
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but what his oracles sayeth, And subject our weak reasons to his divine speeches . Next by example:
but what his oracles Saith, And Subject our weak Reasons to his divine Speeches. Next by Exampl:
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Because when Christ took our nature he walked in the best way to happinesse, and that in two:
Because when christ took our nature he walked in the best Way to happiness, and that in two:
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In contemning those things that the world loveth, and induring those things which it fleeth: He saw men love riches, but he chose povertie:In contemning those things that the world loves, and enduring those things which it fleeth: He saw men love riches, but he chosen poverty:
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They thirsted for honour, but he refused to be a King: They abhorred contempt and contumelies, but he indured them patiently:
They thirsted for honour, but he refused to be a King: They abhorred contempt and Contumelies, but he endured them patiently:
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They counted injuries intolerable, but he was scourged and tormented.
They counted injuries intolerable, but he was scourged and tormented.
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There is no greater sin, than to covet those things which he contemned, and to abhor those things which he indured:
There is no greater since, than to covet those things which he contemned, and to abhor those things which he endured:
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All his life on earth was a discipline and paterne of Christian manners . Thirdly by his worke, and that in Correction and Direction: All his life on earth was a discipline and pattern of Christian manners. Thirdly by his work, and that in Correction and Direction:
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In Correction, because he maketh us to forsake other small goods, which otherwise wee would keep as happinesse:
In Correction, Because he makes us to forsake other small goods, which otherwise we would keep as happiness:
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For when we finde them but weak, and not able to be our constant contentment;
For when we find them but weak, and not able to be our constant contentment;
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and when in their losse, we finde our comfort in spirituall things, we forsake the weaker,
and when in their loss, we find our Comfort in spiritual things, we forsake the Weaker,
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and take us to spirituall graces.
and take us to spiritual graces.
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In direction, when he leadeth us in this search, and in place of the three bad counsellours, the bodily sense, predominant humour,
In direction, when he leads us in this search, and in place of the three bad counsellors, the bodily sense, predominant humour,
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and custome of the world, he giveth us other three, a sanctified minde, a pure conscience, and his word as a threed, to lead us through the labyrinth of the worlds errours:
and custom of the world, he gives us other three, a sanctified mind, a pure conscience, and his word as a thread, to led us through the labyrinth of the world's errors:
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The light of that truth directeth us, and the worke of his spirit guideth us in that direction:
The Light of that truth directeth us, and the work of his Spirit guideth us in that direction:
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He guideth us by his counsell, that he may bring us to glorie. He guideth us by his counsel, that he may bring us to glory.
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But let none think, that this search and choice commeth of himselfe, as many who turne great blessings into curses,
But let none think, that this search and choice comes of himself, as many who turn great blessings into curses,
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when being made great of God, they use not his gifts as given to glorifie him,
when being made great of God, they use not his Gifts as given to Glorify him,
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but take the glorie of them to themselves: But he that taketh glorie of Gods gift, is a theef and brigand:but take the glory of them to themselves: But he that Takes glory of God's gift, is a thief and brigand:
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The Schoole sayes, That to will, to love, &c. are elicite acts of the will, and flow from her inward power:
The School Says, That to will, to love, etc. Are elicit acts of the will, and flow from her inward power:
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If they mean of morall and naturall things, we dispute not with them, but if of supernaturall and spirituall things, it is a proud peece of divinitie,
If they mean of moral and natural things, we dispute not with them, but if of supernatural and spiritual things, it is a proud piece of divinity,
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for Scripture saith, That God worketh in us, both to will and to do: It is a great gift of God to seek God;
for Scripture Says, That God works in us, both to will and to do: It is a great gift of God to seek God;
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It is second to no gift, because it is the first; It is second to no gift, Because it is the First;
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It succeedeth no grace, which hath no precedent, and cedeth to none that hath the perfection of all.
It succeedeth no grace, which hath no precedent, and cedeth to none that hath the perfection of all.
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Let no soul seeking God turne that great good into a great ill, by ascribing it to it self,
Let no soul seeking God turn that great good into a great ill, by ascribing it to it self,
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but let it know, that it is preveened and sought by him, before it seeke him.
but let it know, that it is prevened and sought by him, before it seek him.
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The church sought Christ in the night, but was first sought of him: And David confessing his wandering like a sheep, prayeth to God, seek thy servant.
The Church sought christ in the night, but was First sought of him: And David confessing his wandering like a sheep, Prayeth to God, seek thy servant.
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If it had been in his owne power, he needed not to pray for it; he would, but he could not, and that his will was of Gods effectuall grace:
If it had been in his own power, he needed not to pray for it; he would, but he could not, and that his will was of God's effectual grace:
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Therefore let every soul that seeketh God confesse, that it is sought before it seek, and is beloved before it love him.
Therefore let every soul that seeks God confess, that it is sought before it seek, and is Beloved before it love him.
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Our invention then is Gods prevention, and that prevention excludeth invention; hee sought us who sought him not, that we might seek him: Our invention then is God's prevention, and that prevention excludeth invention; he sought us who sought him not, that we might seek him:
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He preveeneth us with two blessings, of Love and Seeking; Love, the cause of seeking, and seeking the fruit of his love:
He preveeneth us with two blessings, of Love and Seeking; Love, the cause of seeking, and seeking the fruit of his love:
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And hereof commeth our seeking, because he seeketh and findeth us;
And hereof comes our seeking, Because he seeks and finds us;
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If wee were not sought we could not seeke him, and being sought we cannot but seeke him:
If we were not sought we could not seek him, and being sought we cannot but seek him:
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Neither can we seeke before we be sought: Neither can we but seek when God hath sought us.
Neither can we seek before we be sought: Neither can we but seek when God hath sought us.
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Gods suasion is his seeking of us, and his persuasion is his finding. God's suasion is his seeking of us, and his persuasion is his finding.
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Our desire of him is our seeking of him, and our faith and delight is our finding of him.
Our desire of him is our seeking of him, and our faith and delight is our finding of him.
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We seek him by desire, and finde him by faith. Of all that is spoken of this search, we gather three things: We seek him by desire, and find him by faith. Of all that is spoken of this search, we gather three things:
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The happinesse of the godly man in his search; The distinction of mankind; And our duty.
The happiness of the godly man in his search; The distinction of mankind; And our duty.
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The happinesse of the godly, in that they are not left to themselves, but are guided therein by a divine wisedome and justice:
The happiness of the godly, in that they Are not left to themselves, but Are guided therein by a divine Wisdom and Justice:
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In wisedome, because they passe by all other things, till they come to God:
In Wisdom, Because they pass by all other things, till they come to God:
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They count of other goods as becommeth, but not as the chief good, they are lesser goods,
They count of other goods as becomes, but not as the chief good, they Are lesser goods,
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but not prime, they follow happinesse, but lead not to it : They love that, that cannot be taken from them:
but not prime, they follow happiness, but led not to it: They love that, that cannot be taken from them:
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none can take God from them.
none can take God from them.
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Many of the Ancients make these three equivalent, Wisedome, Veritie, and Happinesse, because it is truth that directeth to happinesse,
Many of the Ancients make these three equivalent, Wisdom, Verity, and Happiness, Because it is truth that directeth to happiness,
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and wisedome that findeth it out, and this is true wisedome to chuse the best, and the thing that will not be taken from us.
and Wisdom that finds it out, and this is true Wisdom to choose the best, and the thing that will not be taken from us.
cc n1 cst vvz pn31 av, cc d vbz j n1 pc-acp vvi dt js, cc dt n1 cst vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp pno12.
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It was Maries wisedome, that she chused the thing that would not be taken from her.
It was Mary's Wisdom, that she chused the thing that would not be taken from her.
pn31 vbds npg1 n1, cst pns31 vvd dt n1 cst vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp pno31.
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Next they are guided by divine Iustice, to give every thing the owne due; To God their greatest love, and to his gifts they measure according to their kinde, and degree of goodnesse:
Next they Are guided by divine justice, to give every thing the own due; To God their greatest love, and to his Gifts they measure according to their kind, and degree of Goodness:
ord pns32 vbr vvn p-acp j-jn n1, pc-acp vvi d n1 dt d j-jn; p-acp np1 po32 js n1, cc p-acp po31 n2 pns32 vvb vvg p-acp po32 n1, cc n1 pp-f n1:
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They seek God for their happines, and leave the world unto worldlings: That is perfect justice, that loveth best things greatly, and meane things meanly:
They seek God for their happiness, and leave the world unto worldlings: That is perfect Justice, that loves best things greatly, and mean things meanly:
pns32 vvb np1 p-acp po32 n1, cc vvi dt n1 p-acp n2: cst vbz j n1, cst vvz js n2 av-j, cc j n2 av-j:
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None have the ballance of the sanctuarie in their heart, but the sanctified ones;
None have the balance of the sanctuary in their heart, but the sanctified ones;
pix vhi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, cc-acp dt j-vvn pi2;
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their mindes inlightned of God value things rightly, and their pure affections follow accordingly, and therefore they are only the right esteemers of things;
their minds enlightened of God valve things rightly, and their pure affections follow accordingly, and Therefore they Are only the right esteemers of things;
po32 n2 vvn pp-f np1 n1 n2 av-jn, cc po32 j n2 vvb av-vvg, cc av pns32 vbr av-j dt j-jn n2 pp-f n2;
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but the worldling is a blinde judge, he neither knowes the excellencie of things spirituall,
but the worldling is a blind judge, he neither knows the excellency of things spiritual,
cc-acp dt n1 vbz dt j vvi, pns31 av-dx vvz dt n1 pp-f n2 j,
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neither the basenesse of worldly things, but as a sow, embraceth the dongue-hill of wordly contentments,
neither the baseness of worldly things, but as a sow, Embraceth the dongue-hill of wordly contentment's,
av-dx dt n1 pp-f j n2, cc-acp c-acp dt n1, vvz dt n1 pp-f j n2,
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and contemneth the heaven, yea they are the serpents brood, because they eat the dust of earthly trifles, and are the more sweet morsell to him againe.
and contemneth the heaven, yea they Are the Serpents brood, Because they eat the dust of earthly trifles, and Are the more sweet morsel to him again.
cc vvz dt n1, uh pns32 vbr dt ng1 n1, c-acp pns32 vvb dt n1 pp-f j n2, cc vbr dt av-dc j n1 p-acp pno31 av.
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Secondly, this distinguisheth mankinde in it selfe.
Secondly, this Distinguisheth mankind in it self.
ord, d vvz n1 p-acp pn31 n1.
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— Mankind hath many divisions, but this is a speciall one from the choice of happinesse,
— Mankind hath many divisions, but this is a special one from the choice of happiness,
— n1 vhz d n2, cc-acp d vbz dt j pi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1,
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and so goeth in two parts: One the Generation of those that seeke the Lord, the other of them that seek him not.
and so Goes in two parts: One the Generation of those that seek the Lord, the other of them that seek him not.
cc av vvz p-acp crd n2: crd dt n1 pp-f d cst vvb dt n1, dt n-jn pp-f pno32 cst vvb pno31 xx.
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Many say who will let us see good things? But Lord lift up above me the light of thy countenance. Many say who will let us see good things? But Lord lift up above me the Light of thy countenance.
d vvb r-crq vmb vvi pno12 vvi j n2? p-acp n1 vvd a-acp p-acp pno11 dt n1 pp-f po21 n1.
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This is not like Martha and Marie:
This is not like Martha and Marie:
d vbz xx av-j np1 cc np1:
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These two sisters choice were both good, for Marthaes businesse was commendable, but Maries was better: These two Sisters choice were both good, for Martha's business was commendable, but Mary's was better:
d crd ng1 n1 vbdr av-d j, p-acp npg1 n1 vbds j, cc-acp np1 vbds j:
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The one was busie in the workes of Charitie, doing good to the bodie of Christ;
The one was busy in the works of Charity, doing good to the body of christ;
dt pi vbds j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, vdg j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1;
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the other in the workes of Pietie, about his Godhead:
the other in the works of Piety, about his Godhead:
dt j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp po31 n1:
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The one to feed his body: The other to be fed of his spirit: and yet he counteth more of Marie, who neglected his body, to feed her owne soul, The one to feed his body: The other to be fed of his Spirit: and yet he counteth more of Marie, who neglected his body, to feed her own soul,
dt crd pc-acp vvi po31 n1: dt j-jn pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f po31 n1: cc av pns31 vvz dc pp-f np1, r-crq vvd po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 d n1,
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than of Martha, who neglected her owne soul, to feed his bodie: He was fed in spirit by her, whose spirit he did feed:
than of Martha, who neglected her own soul, to feed his body: He was fed in Spirit by her, whose Spirit he did feed:
cs pp-f np1, r-crq vvd pno31 d n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1: pns31 vbds vvn p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, rg-crq n1 pns31 vdd vvi:
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This was a work of the same love, that made him neglect himself to save us;
This was a work of the same love, that made him neglect himself to save us;
d vbds dt n1 pp-f dt d n1, cst vvd pno31 vvi px31 pc-acp vvi pno12;
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he came to do divine things, and to suffer humane miseries for us, and so to be hungrie and eat:
he Come to do divine things, and to suffer humane misery's for us, and so to be hungry and eat:
pns31 vvd pc-acp vdi j-jn n2, cc pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp pno12, cc av pc-acp vbi j cc vvi:
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He subjected himselfe to be a guest in mans houses, who is preparing mansions in heaven for men,
He subjected himself to be a guest in men houses, who is preparing mansions in heaven for men,
pns31 vvd px31 pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp ng1 n2, r-crq vbz vvg n2 p-acp n1 p-acp n2,
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and yet in this voluntary necessitie, giveth more than he taketh, and is gladder to feed us, than be fed.
and yet in this voluntary necessity, gives more than he Takes, and is gladder to feed us, than be fed.
cc av p-acp d j-jn n1, vvz av-dc cs pns31 vvz, cc vbz jc pc-acp vvi pno12, av vbi vvn.
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Iacob and Esau do more represent these parties, the one in pietie waiting on God, and injoying the blessing:Iacob and Esau do more represent these parties, the one in piety waiting on God, and enjoying the blessing:
np1 cc np1 vdb dc vvi d n2, dt pi p-acp n1 vvg p-acp np1, cc vvg dt n1:
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The other profanely contemning the blessing, and following his fleshly delights.
The other profanely contemning the blessing, and following his fleshly delights.
dt n-jn av-j vvg dt n1, cc vvg po31 j n2.
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Sometimes the godly will follow the common errour, and chuse the world, as Lot inticed with the fatnesse of the vallies, chused to dwell in Sodome;
Sometime the godly will follow the Common error, and choose the world, as Lot enticed with the fatness of the valleys, chused to dwell in Sodom;
av dt j vmb vvi dt j n1, cc vvi dt n1, c-acp n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2, vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp np1;
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but that folly cost him deare, for beside the societie of Abraham, he lost his wife, and all his goods:
but that folly cost him deer, for beside the society of Abraham, he lost his wife, and all his goods:
cc-acp cst n1 vvd pno31 j-jn, c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns31 vvd po31 n1, cc d po31 n2-j:
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There is no other cure of their folly, but the losse of that their choice. Herein the godly and the wicked, have both a concord, and discord in their choices: There is no other cure of their folly, but the loss of that their choice. Herein the godly and the wicked, have both a concord, and discord in their choices:
pc-acp vbz dx j-jn n1 pp-f po32 n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f d po32 n1. av dt j cc dt j, vhb d dt n1, cc n1 p-acp po32 n2:
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They agree in the matter, in that they chuse contrary things, the godly chuse God for their happinesse,
They agree in the matter, in that they choose contrary things, the godly choose God for their happiness,
pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, p-acp cst pns32 vvb j-jn n2, dt j vvi np1 p-acp po32 n1,
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and the wicked, the trifles of the world:
and the wicked, the trifles of the world:
cc dt j, dt n2 pp-f dt n1:
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They cannot encroach one on another, for the choice of the one is the refuse of the other,
They cannot encroach one on Another, for the choice of the one is the refuse of the other,
pns32 vmbx vvi pi p-acp n-jn, p-acp dt j pp-f dt pi vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn,
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and the refuse of the one, is the choice of the other:
and the refuse of the one, is the choice of the other:
cc dt vvb pp-f dt crd, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn:
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And yet they discord, because these contrary courses flow from contrary dispositions, which breaketh out in enmity in the wicked;
And yet they discord, Because these contrary courses flow from contrary dispositions, which breaks out in enmity in the wicked;
cc av pns32 n1, c-acp d j-jn n2 vvb p-acp j-jn n2, r-crq vvz av p-acp n1 p-acp dt j;
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for though they be content, that the godlies choice leave the trifles of the world to them,
for though they be content, that the Godlies choice leave the trifles of the world to them,
c-acp cs pns32 vbb j, cst dt ng1 n1 vvb dt n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno32,
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yet they are angrie at it, because it proveth them fools, who chuse that which the godly refuse:
yet they Are angry At it, Because it Proves them Fools, who choose that which the godly refuse:
av pns32 vbr j p-acp pn31, c-acp pn31 vvz pno32 n2, r-crq vvb d r-crq dt j n1:
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And Sathan augmenteth this discord, to avenge his double quarrell upon the godly:
And Sathan Augmenteth this discord, to avenge his double quarrel upon the godly:
cc np1 vvz d n1, pc-acp vvi po31 j-jn n1 p-acp dt j:
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The one, in disdaining his baits, whereby he allureth the wicked, the other, for loving of God, whom he abhorreth:
The one, in disdaining his baits, whereby he Allureth the wicked, the other, for loving of God, whom he abhorreth:
dt pi, p-acp vvg po31 n2, c-crq pns31 vvz dt j, dt n-jn, p-acp vvg pp-f np1, ro-crq pns31 vvz:
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Yea the wicked mocke the godly as fools, for their refusing of the world, and chusing of God . Yea the wicked mock the godly as Fools, for their refusing of the world, and choosing of God.
uh dt j vvi dt j c-acp n2, p-acp po32 vvg pp-f dt n1, cc vvg pp-f np1.
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But it is like Ismaels mocking of Isaac, , or rather as foolish children, mocking the prudence of the ancient, which they can neither chuse nor follow. But it is like Ishmaels mocking of Isaac,, or rather as foolish children, mocking the prudence of the ancient, which they can neither choose nor follow.
p-acp pn31 vbz j npg1 vvg pp-f np1,, cc av-c p-acp j n2, vvg dt n1 pp-f dt j, r-crq pns32 vmb av-dx vvi ccx vvi.
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But the godly indure that ignorant censure patiently, as wise men do either contemne or neglect the ignorance of babes,
But the godly endure that ignorant censure patiently, as wise men do either contemn or neglect the ignorance of babes,
p-acp dt j vvi cst j n1 av-j, c-acp j n2 vdb av-d vvi cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n2,
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or else bear with them, till they come to riper judgement. This expresseth that which God did by chusing his owne out of the corrupt masse:
or Else bear with them, till they come to riper judgement. This Expresses that which God did by choosing his own out of the corrupt mass:
cc av vvb p-acp pno32, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp jc n1. d vvz cst r-crq np1 vdd p-acp vvg po31 d av pp-f dt j n1:
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Albeit they were borne twins as Jacob and Esau, yet they are divided at their birth, Albeit they were born twins as Jacob and Esau, yet they Are divided At their birth,
cs pns32 vbdr vvn n2 p-acp np1 cc np1, av pns32 vbr vvn p-acp po32 n1,
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and setting their backs to other, the one runneth to God, the other to the world:
and setting their backs to other, the one Runneth to God, the other to the world:
cc vvg po32 n2 p-acp j-jn, dt pi vvz p-acp np1, dt j-jn p-acp dt n1:
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The one as right-handed men follow good: The other as left-handed men follow ill:
The one as righthanded men follow good: The other as Left-handed men follow ill:
dt pi p-acp j n2 vvb j: dt j-jn c-acp j n2 vvb av-jn:
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This is that Solomon telleth us, That the heart of a wise man is at his right hand,
This is that Solomon Telleth us, That the heart of a wise man is At his right hand,
d vbz cst np1 vvz pno12, cst dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vbz p-acp po31 j-jn n1,
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but the heart of a foole is at his left hand, that is, not in situation, but in use:but the heart of a fool is At his left hand, that is, not in situation, but in use:
cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz p-acp po31 j n1, cst vbz, xx p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp n1:
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For God hath given our soul many strong and sweet powers toward good, as love, to love it; to desire it;
For God hath given our soul many strong and sweet Powers towards good, as love, to love it; to desire it;
c-acp np1 vhz vvn po12 n1 d j cc j n2 p-acp j, c-acp vvb, pc-acp vvi pn31; p-acp vvb pn31;
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to hope before we get it; and rejoyce, when we have found it:
to hope before we get it; and rejoice, when we have found it:
p-acp vvb c-acp pns12 vvb pn31; cc vvb, c-crq pns12 vhb vvn pn31:
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These are as the souls right hand, which in their worke to good, carrieth her self dexterously.
These Are as the Souls right hand, which in their work to good, Carrieth her self dexterously.
d vbr p-acp dt n2 j-jn n1, r-crq p-acp po32 n1 p-acp j, vvz po31 n1 av-j.
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But ill is set at our left hand, and God hath armed us against it, with Hatred, Feare ere it come,
But ill is Set At our left hand, and God hath armed us against it, with Hatred, fear ere it come,
p-acp n-jn vbz vvn p-acp po12 j n1, cc np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp pn31, p-acp np1-n, vvb p-acp pn31 vvb,
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and Sorrow when it is come; which serve to rebate and keep us in separation from it:
and Sorrow when it is come; which serve to rebate and keep us in separation from it:
cc n1 c-crq pn31 vbz vvn; r-crq vvb pc-acp vvi cc vvi pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp pn31:
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Therefore when the wicked set their soul for the seeking and embracing of ill, they turne left-handed like the Benjamites, who with their left-handed skill, were foreward and able to defend a villanie;
Therefore when the wicked Set their soul for the seeking and embracing of ill, they turn Left-handed like the Benjamites, who with their Left-handed skill, were forward and able to defend a villainy;
av c-crq dt j vvd po32 n1 p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg pp-f n-jn, pns32 vvb j av-j dt np2, r-crq p-acp po32 j n1, vbdr av-j cc j pc-acp vvi dt n1;
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Their right hand is a right hand of iniquitie, because they prefer the things that should be postponed, Their right hand is a right hand of iniquity, Because they prefer the things that should be postponed,
po32 j-jn n1 vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, c-acp pns32 vvb dt n2 cst vmd vbi vvn,
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as the right hand is to be preferred to the left . as the right hand is to be preferred to the left.
c-acp dt j-jn n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j.
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But the godly are contrarie, they set God before them, and finde him at their right hand, and all the dexteritie they have is for good.
But the godly Are contrary, they Set God before them, and find him At their right hand, and all the dexterity they have is for good.
p-acp dt j vbr j-jn, pns32 vvn np1 p-acp pno32, cc vvi pno31 p-acp po32 j-jn n1, cc d dt n1 pns32 vhb vbz p-acp j.
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This furnisheth also to the godly a resolution, for three things: The first, of their election before time:
This furnisheth also to the godly a resolution, for three things: The First, of their election before time:
d vvz av p-acp dt j dt n1, p-acp crd n2: dt ord, pp-f po32 n1 p-acp n1:
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For no soul can chuse God for its portion, but that soul that is chosen of God, and our chusing of him is his work in us, meeting that his eternall election in the own kinde.For no soul can choose God for its portion, but that soul that is chosen of God, and our choosing of him is his work in us, meeting that his Eternal election in the own kind.
p-acp dx n1 vmb vvi np1 p-acp po31 n1, cc-acp cst n1 cst vbz vvn pp-f np1, cc po12 vvg pp-f pno31 vbz po31 n1 p-acp pno12, vvg cst po31 j n1 p-acp dt d n1.
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Next our present estate: For if wee love God sincerely, wee may be sure wee are beloved of him, if we seek him: Next our present estate: For if we love God sincerely, we may be sure we Are Beloved of him, if we seek him:
ord po12 j n1: c-acp cs pns12 vvb np1 av-j, pns12 vmb vbi j pns12 vbr vvn pp-f pno31, cs pns12 vvb pno31:
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we are first sought of him; if we finde him, we are first found of him in mercie:
we Are First sought of him; if we find him, we Are First found of him in mercy:
pns12 vbr ord vvn pp-f pno31; cs pns12 vvb pno31, pns12 vbr ord vvn pp-f pno31 p-acp n1:
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If we desire him, we are the men of his desire, as Daniel was:
If we desire him, we Are the men of his desire, as daniel was:
cs pns12 vvb pno31, pns12 vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp np1 vbds:
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If we delight in him, we are the children of his delight, &c. For all these works of the soul neither breed in us,
If we delight in him, we Are the children of his delight, etc. For all these works of the soul neither breed in us,
cs pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, pns12 vbr dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, av p-acp d d n2 pp-f dt n1 dx n1 p-acp pno12,
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neither begin at us, but he preveeneth us in them all, and worketh that meeting to himselfe.
neither begin At us, but he preveeneth us in them all, and works that meeting to himself.
av-dx vvb p-acp pno12, cc-acp pns31 vvz pno12 p-acp pno32 d, cc vvz d n1 p-acp px31.
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Thirdly, of our estate to come; For if wee be righthanded men in God, in chusing and seeking true happinesse, then at the last day, he shall set us at his right hand, and keepe us in an eternall separation from the wicked,
Thirdly, of our estate to come; For if we be righthanded men in God, in choosing and seeking true happiness, then At the last day, he shall Set us At his right hand, and keep us in an Eternal separation from the wicked,
ord, pp-f po12 n1 pc-acp vvi; c-acp cs pns12 vbb j n2 p-acp np1, p-acp vvg cc vvg j n1, av p-acp dt ord n1, pns31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp po31 j-jn n1, cc vvb pno12 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j,
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when he shall say, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherite the kingdome prepared for you .
when he shall say, Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you.
c-crq pns31 vmb vvi, vvb pn22 vvn pp-f po11 n1, vvb dt n1 vvn p-acp pn22.
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Now wee are not distinguished in our wishes, but in our courses, for both good and ill desire happinesse,
Now we Are not distinguished in our wishes, but in our courses, for both good and ill desire happiness,
av pns12 vbr xx vvn p-acp po12 n2, cc-acp p-acp po12 n2, p-acp d j cc j-jn n1 n1,
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but none obtaine it but the good, and that by a separation from the wicked, before time, in time, and after it.but none obtain it but the good, and that by a separation from the wicked, before time, in time, and After it.
cc-acp pix vvb pn31 p-acp dt j, cc cst p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j, p-acp n1, p-acp n1, cc c-acp pn31.
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Lastly our dutie is, to be of that generation that seek the Lord.
Lastly our duty is, to be of that generation that seek the Lord.
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Some are neither sought of him, nor seek him, as they who lie hardened in their sinnes:
some Are neither sought of him, nor seek him, as they who lie hardened in their Sins:
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Others are sought of him, but seeke him not as yet, as the elect in Baptisme whom he inquireth, and acquireth in that second generation, though they know it not.
Others Are sought of him, but seek him not as yet, as the elect in Baptism whom he inquires, and acquireth in that second generation, though they know it not.
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But the third sort are best, who are so sought of him, that he maketh them seeke him againe.
But the third sort Are best, who Are so sought of him, that he makes them seek him again.
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This is the generation of them that have him, and seeke him, for if they had him not they could not seeke him:
This is the generation of them that have him, and seek him, for if they had him not they could not seek him:
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And a cleare testimonie that we have tasted grace, is this vehement hunger of grace. God is most simple, and wee should seeke him in simplicitie. And a clear testimony that we have tasted grace, is this vehement hunger of grace. God is most simple, and we should seek him in simplicity.
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And let us seeke him truly, that hath not another like him, nor another beside him, nor another above him: And let us seek him truly, that hath not Another like him, nor Another beside him, nor Another above him:
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If wee seeke him with all our heart, wee shall finde him, for he cannot withdraw himselfe from those that love him.
If we seek him with all our heart, we shall find him, for he cannot withdraw himself from those that love him.
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Love maketh up all the parts of this inquirie, for he is sought by love, and found and kept by love:Love makes up all the parts of this inquiry, for he is sought by love, and found and kept by love:
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We go to him not by walking, but by loving, and we have him so far present as wee love him, wee go to him not on our feet, We go to him not by walking, but by loving, and we have him so Far present as we love him, we go to him not on our feet,
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but on our manners, and our love is our manners. Happinesse is to be sought by prayer. Have I desired.but on our manners, and our love is our manners. Happiness is to be sought by prayer. Have I desired.
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THis is the other part of the seeking:
THis is the other part of the seeking:
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By prayer: The first was a seeking out of the thing it selfe, and now when he findeth it in God, he seeketh it of him by prayer.
By prayer: The First was a seeking out of the thing it self, and now when he finds it in God, he seeks it of him by prayer.
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In the order it is to be marked, that seeking of happinesse, and praying for it, are well joyned together:
In the order it is to be marked, that seeking of happiness, and praying for it, Are well joined together:
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for if they be separate they are unprofitable.
for if they be separate they Are unprofitable.
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Some pray only without labour, as the old Euchites. But they should remember, that God who giveth us a heart,
some pray only without labour, as the old Euchites. But they should Remember, that God who gives us a heart,
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and a tongue to pray, giveth us also hands and feet to worke and walk.
and a tongue to pray, gives us also hands and feet to work and walk.
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This was Balaams warsh wishing, his desires were so weak, that they pearced not his heart,
This was Balaams warsh wishing, his Desires were so weak, that they pierced not his heart,
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how could they pearce the heaven? He put not his hand to labour, how should God open his hand to blesse? They had no strength to banish or mitigate his avarice or pride:
how could they pierce the heaven? He put not his hand to labour, how should God open his hand to bless? They had no strength to banish or mitigate his avarice or pride:
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The fleshly heart cannot conceave the birth of true happinesse, nor admit the love of it,
The fleshly heart cannot conceive the birth of true happiness, nor admit the love of it,
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and these weake wishes are more forced on it from outward occassions, than bred in it, at least they are soon strangled by the predominant love of some vanitie.
and these weak wishes Are more forced on it from outward occasions, than bred in it, At lest they Are soon strangled by the predominant love of Some vanity.
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Others take great paines to finde out happinesse, but pray not to God for it,
Others take great pains to find out happiness, but pray not to God for it,
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so the Philosophers thought by their labour, and good use of naturall abilities, to attaine it,
so the Philosophers Thought by their labour, and good use of natural abilities, to attain it,
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and would not pray for it . And indeed upon their grounds of a self-sufficiencie, they needed not pray to him. and would not pray for it. And indeed upon their grounds of a self-sufficiency, they needed not pray to him.
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Therefore we must joyne them together.
Therefore we must join them together.
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Labouring in faith is Gods presence with us as his instruments, working that in us that wee pray for:
Labouring in faith is God's presence with us as his Instruments, working that in us that we pray for:
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In prayer, wee crave that he would worke happinesse in us: In labour, we strive that he would worke with us:
In prayer, we crave that he would work happiness in us: In labour, we strive that he would work with us:
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The successe of our labours dependeth on his blessing, and that blessing is obtained by prayer.
The success of our labours dependeth on his blessing, and that blessing is obtained by prayer.
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This is a compleat seeking of happinesse, when both go together:
This is a complete seeking of happiness, when both go together:
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There is no happinesse without fruition, and no fruition without Vnion, and no union without endevouring for obtaining:
There is no happiness without fruition, and no fruition without union, and no Union without endeavouring for obtaining:
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Divine light discovereth it, faith apprehendeth it, and love feeleth it.
Divine Light Discovereth it, faith apprehendeth it, and love feeleth it.
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Therefore we must labour diligently for the increase of discovering light, of apprehending faith, and feeling love, that wee may grow in that fruition,
Therefore we must labour diligently for the increase of discovering Light, of apprehending faith, and feeling love, that we may grow in that fruition,
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and rejoyce in the conscience of that growth.
and rejoice in the conscience of that growth.
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In the word of his prayer, we shall first consider the prayer it selfe, and then the properties of it inclosed therein.
In the word of his prayer, we shall First Consider the prayer it self, and then the properties of it enclosed therein.
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In the prayer it selfe three things are offered: The conscience of want going before;
In the prayer it self three things Are offered: The conscience of want going before;
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The desire to have; And the hope of obtaining. The conscience preceding is of a double want, both of happinesse it selfe,
The desire to have; And the hope of obtaining. The conscience preceding is of a double want, both of happiness it self,
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and of merite or worth to purchase it.
and of merit or worth to purchase it.
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If we had it in our selves, we needed not seeke it, and if we had merite to deserve it, we needed not suit it of God:
If we had it in our selves, we needed not seek it, and if we had merit to deserve it, we needed not suit it of God:
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But wee have none of those, and therefore wee must aske it. Wee have set times to pray, both publick and privat;
But we have none of those, and Therefore we must ask it. we have Set times to pray, both public and private;
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but are often coldrife therein, and doe it more of custome than conscience.
but Are often coldrife therein, and do it more of custom than conscience.
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Therefore God sharpneth our conscience with a felt necessitie and want, as a whetstone, to make our prayers fervent.
Therefore God sharpeneth our conscience with a felt necessity and want, as a whetstone, to make our Prayers fervent.
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When Seth called his son Enosh, that is, miserable or calamitous, then men began to call upon the name of the Lord:
When Seth called his son Enosh, that is, miserable or calamitous, then men began to call upon the name of the Lord:
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So that name expressed that they were sensible of their miserie, and that felt miserie maketh men religious.
So that name expressed that they were sensible of their misery, and that felt misery makes men religious.
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Next commeth the desire to have that thing which we want, and that is the prayer it self:
Next comes the desire to have that thing which we want, and that is the prayer it self:
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For a ground, we looke to Gods mercie; and for price, we looke to Christs merite.
For a ground, we look to God's mercy; and for price, we look to Christ merit.
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Herein is the worke of faith, to make the prayer faithfull, as the preceding conscience maketh it fervent: It specifieth our desire, and maketh it supernaturall;
Herein is the work of faith, to make the prayer faithful, as the preceding conscience makes it fervent: It specifieth our desire, and makes it supernatural;
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for it is the hand of our soul, meeting Gods hand, who offereth his blessings to us in the promise:
for it is the hand of our soul, meeting God's hand, who Offereth his blessings to us in the promise:
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as a lively childe, taketh the pap of his mother greedily, and sucketh milk out of it largely:
as a lively child, Takes the pap of his mother greedily, and sucketh milk out of it largely:
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So the faithfull soul opening wide the mouth of the desire taketh in the promise, and sucketh the blessing of God out of it.
So the faithful soul opening wide the Mouth of the desire Takes in the promise, and sucketh the blessing of God out of it.
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We present his promises, as his owne handwrit and obligation: We present his promises, as his own handwrit and obligation:
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And he deigneth by his promises to be debter to us, to whom he forgiveth all debt . And he deigneth by his promises to be debtor to us, to whom he forgiveth all debt.
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True prayer is not so much in our words, as our heart: Words in publick prayer are necessary for others to heare and follow us:
True prayer is not so much in our words, as our heart: Words in public prayer Are necessary for Others to hear and follow us:
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And in privat prayers they serve to hold our mindes constant; but the life of prayer standeth in faithfull desires:
And in private Prayers they serve to hold our minds constant; but the life of prayer Stands in faithful Desires:
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For long speech is one thing, and a strong affection is another, and the worke of prayer is done more by groans, For long speech is one thing, and a strong affection is Another, and the work of prayer is done more by groans,
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than by words, and by tears more than talk : than by words, and by tears more than talk:
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And the Lord careth not much for the cry of our flesh, but for the crie of our heart; And the Lord Careth not much for the cry of our Flesh, but for the cry of our heart;
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For his eares are in our heart, and he heareth us say nothing to him, but what he hath first spoken to us . For his ears Are in our heart, and he hears us say nothing to him, but what he hath First spoken to us.
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Moses was silent at the red sea, and yet God said to him, why cryest thou? His mouth was close,
Moses was silent At the read sea, and yet God said to him, why Christ thou? His Mouth was close,
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but his heart was crying to the Lord, he was grieved to see the peoples danger,
but his heart was crying to the Lord, he was grieved to see the peoples danger,
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and yet beleeved God, who promised to deliver them, and was challenging God in his heart to keepe his promise:
and yet believed God, who promised to deliver them, and was challenging God in his heart to keep his promise:
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Therefore one saith, That the people cried, but God heard them not: Moses cried not, and yet the Lord answered him.
Therefore one Says, That the people cried, but God herd them not: Moses cried not, and yet the Lord answered him.
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. And the reason is cleare, because the crie of the people was in murmuring and fleshly reason, which God misregardeth, . And the reason is clear, Because the cry of the people was in murmuring and fleshly reason, which God misregardeth,
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but the secret and heart-cries of Moses, were the language of the holy Spirit:
but the secret and heart-cries of Moses, were the language of the holy Spirit:
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And the Apostle seemeth to point at this, when he telleth the worke of the spirit helping us to pray, bringeth forth sighes and groans, which cannot be uttered.
And the Apostle seems to point At this, when he Telleth the work of the Spirit helping us to pray, brings forth sighs and groans, which cannot be uttered.
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We call him then into our selves, when we call upon him . Light cares can speake, but great cares doe stupifie with silence: We call him then into our selves, when we call upon him. Light Cares can speak, but great Cares do stupify with silence:
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Weak desires are easily expressed, but excessive desires cannot be equalled by speech.
Weak Desires Are Easily expressed, but excessive Desires cannot be equaled by speech.
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A rod serveth a man in a small worke, but in a greater he casteth it away,
A rod serves a man in a small work, but in a greater he Cast it away,
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and taketh him to stronger instruments: So the tongue is a sufficient interpreter in other things;
and Takes him to Stronger Instruments: So the tongue is a sufficient interpreter in other things;
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but here wee leave it, and take us to groans and sighs, the best language of the heart.
but Here we leave it, and take us to groans and sighs, the best language of the heart.
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Men may be neere and not heare us, and yet our groans be heard in the heaven of heavens:
Men may be near and not hear us, and yet our groans be herd in the heaven of heavens:
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We cannot bide in our selves, but would be at God, and yet cannot win to him as we would,
We cannot bide in our selves, but would be At God, and yet cannot win to him as we would,
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therefore we groan under that restraint.
Therefore we groan under that restraint.
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Gods suggestion to our heart is by inspiration of heavenly power, making us capable of grace:
God's suggestion to our heart is by inspiration of heavenly power, making us capable of grace:
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And by infusion, powring in that grace he offereth.
And by infusion, Pouring in that grace he Offereth.
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So our best speach to him is by aspiring, not of ambition, but of affection, in breathing to him as the chased hart doeth to the waters.
So our best speech to him is by aspiring, not of ambition, but of affection, in breathing to him as the chased heart doth to the waters.
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The kisses of Christ on our soul, are better impressed and stamped by him, than can be expressed by us . The Kisses of christ on our soul, Are better impressed and stamped by him, than can be expressed by us.
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So the best expressing of our soul to him, is better by thrusting it on him, than by uttering of words.
So the best expressing of our soul to him, is better by thrusting it on him, than by uttering of words.
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This excessive desire of God is wrought in the heart by himself, he filleth it both with him•elf,
This excessive desire of God is wrought in the heart by himself, he fills it both with him•elf,
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and a desire of him, that he may make it sensible of both:
and a desire of him, that he may make it sensible of both:
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The more it is full of him, it desireth him the more, and the more it powreth out it selfe in that desire, it is satiat the more,
The more it is full of him, it Desires him the more, and the more it poureth out it self in that desire, it is satiat the more,
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and the more the desire increaseth:
and the more the desire increases:
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And in this heavenly inebriation, satiety provoketh our thirst. The more we have of God, we thirst him the more,
And in this heavenly inebriation, satiety provokes our thirst. The more we have of God, we thirst him the more,
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and are inflamed with new desires.
and Are inflamed with new Desires.
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Superstitious worshippers thinke by their prayers, as charmes, to devocat and draw God out of heaven.
Superstitious worshippers think by their Prayers, as charms, to devocat and draw God out of heaven.
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And the Idolater thinketh to command him, but both separate themselves from him: But the godly seek him in their heart, and thrust their heart on him.
And the Idolater Thinketh to command him, but both separate themselves from him: But the godly seek him in their heart, and thrust their heart on him.
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It is also a touch of that sicknesse of love, when the soul burneth in a desire of God,
It is also a touch of that sickness of love, when the soul burns in a desire of God,
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and that sicknesse is the health of the soul, and God sensibly filling the heart, is the cure of that sicknesse.
and that sickness is the health of the soul, and God sensibly filling the heart, is the cure of that sickness.
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This prayer then is nothing else, but a laying of his desirous heart, open to the fountaine to drinke in happinesse.
This prayer then is nothing Else, but a laying of his desirous heart, open to the fountain to drink in happiness.
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Who so hath receaved this affectuous devotion, and devout affection to God, hath already conceaved the birth of happinesse, Who so hath received this affectuous devotion, and devout affection to God, hath already conceived the birth of happiness,
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and shall travell therewith now painfully, now joyfully, till he be delivered of it in his full deliverie from all miserie . and shall travel therewith now painfully, now joyfully, till he be Delivered of it in his full delivery from all misery.
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Thirdly, hope of obtaining happinesse followeth our faithfull prayers, for what faith beleeveth, that hope expecteth:
Thirdly, hope of obtaining happiness follows our faithful Prayers, for what faith Believeth, that hope Expects:
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It is as soone in our hope, as it is in our faithfull desire, and long before it be in our hand;
It is as soon in our hope, as it is in our faithful desire, and long before it be in our hand;
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and yet as sure as it were in our hand, though sometime interveen; for he that is to come, will come, and not delay;
and yet as sure as it were in our hand, though sometime intervene; for he that is to come, will come, and not Delay;
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And behold I come, and my reward is with me; And the hope of the godly shall not perish. And behold I come, and my reward is with me; And the hope of the godly shall not perish.
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Our hope is greatly confirmed, by the tastes of happinesse we finde in prayer:
Our hope is greatly confirmed, by the tastes of happiness we find in prayer:
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We may more firmely expect that, that we finde begun already, and these first fruits assure us of the fulnesse in due time:
We may more firmly expect that, that we find begun already, and these First fruits assure us of the fullness in due time:
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Such faithfull desires powred out with a delightfull freedome, are not only the Lords harbengers in our heart, to tell that he is comming,
Such faithful Desires poured out with a delightful freedom, Are not only the lords harbingers in our heart, to tell that he is coming,
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but the ushers of his entrie, and tokens that he is already come.
but the ushers of his entry, and tokens that he is already come.
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He is in that heart that earnestly desireth him, and with libertie powreth it selfe out on him.
He is in that heart that earnestly Desires him, and with liberty poureth it self out on him.
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Moreover this word containeth three properties of his prayer:
Moreover this word Containeth three properties of his prayer:
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Humilitie, Absolutenesse, and Constancie. Humilitie, because it is an humble asking, and not a proud exacting, Humility, Absoluteness, and Constancy. Humility, Because it is an humble asking, and not a proud exacting,
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and so excludeth mans merite, which cannot stand with the humilitie of prayer:
and so excludeth men merit, which cannot stand with the humility of prayer:
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If he had merit for happinesse, he would not beg it as a gift, but exact it as a debt.
If he had merit for happiness, he would not beg it as a gift, but exact it as a debt.
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The Apostle cleareth this, for when he hath said, The wages of sinne is death, if he had followed the rules of Logick, he would have said, that the reward of righteousnesse is life eternall:
The Apostle cleareth this, for when he hath said, The wages of sin is death, if he had followed the rules of Logic, he would have said, that the reward of righteousness is life Eternal:
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But he knew that could not stand with Gods mercie, and Christs merite, therefore he calleth life eternall, the free gift of God.
But he knew that could not stand with God's mercy, and Christ merit, Therefore he calls life Eternal, the free gift of God.
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And to this truth God provided himselfe a witnesse even among the Cardinals:
And to this truth God provided himself a witness even among the Cardinals:
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The Apostle (saith he) saith not that the wages of righteousnesse are life eternall, The Apostle (Says he) Says not that the wages of righteousness Are life Eternal,
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but the gift of God is life eternall:
but the gift of God is life Eternal:
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That we may understand, that we obtaine eternall life, not by our merits, but by the free gift of God. That we may understand, that we obtain Eternal life, not by our merits, but by the free gift of God.
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Therefore he subjoynes (In Christ Iesus our Lord.) Behold the merit, behold the righteousnesse, whose wages life eternall is:
Therefore he subjoins (In christ Iesus our Lord.) Behold the merit, behold the righteousness, whose wages life Eternal is:
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But to us it is a free gift through Iesus Christ . Reason also proveth this: For all the good wee have, whether naturall or spirituall is his gift. But to us it is a free gift through Iesus christ. Reason also Proves this: For all the good we have, whither natural or spiritual is his gift.
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Naturall goodnesse commeth by his providence, both in it selfe, and the right use.
Natural Goodness comes by his providence, both in it self, and the right use.
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And though they were both of our selves, they have no proportion to deserve any grace:
And though they were both of our selves, they have no proportion to deserve any grace:
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No good deserveth another, but farre lesse doeth naturall good deserve happinesse:
No good deserveth Another, but Far less doth natural good deserve happiness:
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And all supernaturall goodnesse is his gift also, and every degree of it is a native growth of his donation, without the respects of merit or reward; for that same mercie that giveth the beginning, giveth also the increase and perfection of grace.
And all supernatural Goodness is his gift also, and every degree of it is a native growth of his donation, without the respects of merit or reward; for that same mercy that gives the beginning, gives also the increase and perfection of grace.
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Our state also goes in two; first we are miserable in our selves, and then happy in God;
Our state also Goes in two; First we Are miserable in our selves, and then happy in God;
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and what good can be in miserie to deserve the least happinesse? While we are in miserie, we can deserve no happinesse,
and what good can be in misery to deserve the least happiness? While we Are in misery, we can deserve no happiness,
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and when God beginneth happinesse in us, that beginning is neither a reward of any preceding merit,
and when God begins happiness in us, that beginning is neither a reward of any preceding merit,
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neither a merit of any following goodnesse: But all is the worke and gift of grace.
neither a merit of any following Goodness: But all is the work and gift of grace.
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Againe, both the name and nature of grace excludeth merit, for grace properly cannot be valued at any price,
Again, both the name and nature of grace excludeth merit, for grace properly cannot be valued At any price,
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neither hath miserable man any price to give for it:
neither hath miserable man any price to give for it:
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Therefore the greatnesse of the giver, the excellencie of the gift, and povertie of the receaver make it to come freely.
Therefore the greatness of the giver, the excellency of the gift, and poverty of the receiver make it to come freely.
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Ho, every one that is a thirst, come to the waters, come and buy without money, without merit. Ho, every one that is a thirst, come to the waters, come and buy without money, without merit.
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And he that is a thirst let him come, and drinke of the water of the well of life freely. And he that is a thirst let him come, and drink of the water of the well of life freely.
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That pride of the Pelagians is grounded upon the indifferencie of the will to ill and good, and on a like furniture for both, which deny flatly mans miserie, and the grace of God:
That pride of the Pelagians is grounded upon the indifferency of the will to ill and good, and on a like furniture for both, which deny flatly men misery, and the grace of God:
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In such a pride they cannot pray, because they neither feel their miserie, nor seek to mercie.
In such a pride they cannot pray, Because they neither feel their misery, nor seek to mercy.
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They are like the Pharisee that counted with God, and put him in his debt, and like sturdy beggars, who boast of their birth,
They Are like the Pharisee that counted with God, and put him in his debt, and like sturdy beggars, who boast of their birth,
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and doe rather threaten than beg, and deserve more to be thrust to a house of correction,
and do rather threaten than beg, and deserve more to be thrust to a house of correction,
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than to be helped with almes:
than to be helped with alms:
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So God plagueth these proud Justitiaries with a judiciall pride, that not subjecting themselves to the righteousnesse of God, but seeking to establish their owne righteousnesse, they cut themselves off from Christ and his grace.
So God plagueth these proud Justiciaries with a judicial pride, that not subjecting themselves to the righteousness of God, but seeking to establish their own righteousness, they Cut themselves off from christ and his grace.
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It were better to them with the Public an humbly to beg mercie, and with the blinde man at Jericho, to cast away the menstruous clouts of their supposed righteousnesse, that they may be cloathed with the righteousnesse of Christ.
It were better to them with the Public an humbly to beg mercy, and with the blind man At Jericho, to cast away the menstruous clouts of their supposed righteousness, that they may be clothed with the righteousness of christ.
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They are like the old Giants, whom the fables said, would take the heavens by force,
They Are like the old Giants, whom the fables said, would take the heavens by force,
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and for that end heaped mountains upon mountains.
and for that end heaped Mountains upon Mountains.
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So doe they adde Condignitie to congruitie, and dignitie to condignitie, Supererogation to dignitie, and confidence in them all:
So do they add Condignity to congruity, and dignity to condignity, Supererogation to dignity, and confidence in them all:
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This is nothing but the old blinde cyclopick superarrogancie, and will have the like successe with these Giants:
This is nothing but the old blind cyclopic superarrogancie, and will have the like success with these Giants:
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For we may say of them as Jovian said to Acesilas a Novatian, disputing of the perfection of his followers. For we may say of them as Jovian said to Acesilas a Novatian, disputing of the perfection of his followers.
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Go to Acesila, set that ladder to heaven, and thou wilt finde it too short to carry thee thither. Go to Acesila, Set that ladder to heaven, and thou wilt find it too short to carry thee thither.
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They cast aside Jesus Christ the ladder of Jacob, and make to them a ladder of pride to their owne ruine. They cast aside jesus christ the ladder of Jacob, and make to them a ladder of pride to their own ruin.
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Heaven hath no open doore to the prayer of a proud Pharisee, but all the gates of it are cast open to an humble supplicant, David disclaimed merit.
Heaven hath no open door to the prayer of a proud Pharisee, but all the gates of it Are cast open to an humble supplicant, David disclaimed merit.
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Enter not into judgement with thy servant, & appealed only to mercie, Have mercie upon me according to the multitude of thy compassions. Enter not into judgement with thy servant, & appealed only to mercy, Have mercy upon me according to the multitude of thy compassions.
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And the faithfull venture on that humilitie:
And the faithful venture on that humility:
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What I have (saith one) I have taken it of God, and not presumed it of my selfe, — for what I am commendably, it is not of my ingine, What I have (Says one) I have taken it of God, and not presumed it of my self, — for what I am commendably, it is not of my engine,
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neither of my merit, but of his free gift:
neither of my merit, but of his free gift:
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And what merit can be in man, whom the deliverer from sinne Iesus Christ himselfe found altogether a sinner? Or how shall a man trust in himselfe to be happy, who cannot guide his minde (his best part) from errour ? And if the Prophet saith truly, Cursed is he who putteth his trust in man, much more is he accursed, who trusteth in himselfe for happinesse. And what merit can be in man, whom the deliverer from sin Iesus christ himself found altogether a sinner? Or how shall a man trust in himself to be happy, who cannot guide his mind (his best part) from error? And if the Prophet Says truly, Cursed is he who putteth his trust in man, much more is he accursed, who Trusteth in himself for happiness.
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Next this prayer for happinesse must be absolute, and not conditionall, and that because happinesse is absolutely necessary.
Next this prayer for happiness must be absolute, and not conditional, and that Because happiness is absolutely necessary.
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We crave common blessings with this condition, if God thinke it expedient, as health, libertie, wealth, &c. But when we pray for remission of sins, life eternall, We crave Common blessings with this condition, if God think it expedient, as health, liberty, wealth, etc. But when we pray for remission of Sins, life Eternal,
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and happinesse, we seeke them absolutely. All things that we aske go in three ranks.and happiness, we seek them absolutely. All things that we ask go in three ranks.
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The first are good in themselves, and yet better us not, as riches and honour, &c. because they qualifie not our person with any good change:
The First Are good in themselves, and yet better us not, as riches and honour, etc. Because they qualify not our person with any good change:
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The second are god in themselves, and make us better, but cannot beatifie us;
The second Are god in themselves, and make us better, but cannot beatify us;
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as learning, wisedome, prudence, &c. The third is both good, maketh us better, and beatifieth us,
as learning, Wisdom, prudence, etc. The third is both good, makes us better, and beatifieth us,
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and therefore is simply to bee craved of God:
and Therefore is simply to be craved of God:
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This distinction setleth the godly in a great doubt, they pray oft and earnestly for some things,
This distinction settleth the godly in a great doubt, they pray oft and earnestly for Some things,
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and yet are not heard, and therefore thinke that God hath cast them off.
and yet Are not herd, and Therefore think that God hath cast them off.
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But here is a resolution, for God neglecteth not their prayers, but hath them written before they utter them.
But Here is a resolution, for God neglecteth not their Prayers, but hath them written before they utter them.
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And his refuse is not in anger, but because he thinketh it not expedient: and though he refuse one thing, it is to give us a better;
And his refuse is not in anger, but Because he Thinketh it not expedient: and though he refuse one thing, it is to give us a better;
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as he refused to stay Sathans buffering to the Apostle, yet gave him sufficient grace to indure it.
as he refused to stay Satan's buffering to the Apostle, yet gave him sufficient grace to endure it.
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Besides, we may plainly say, that God heareth ever his owne, although not to their will, yet to their weale .
Beside, we may plainly say, that God hears ever his own, although not to their will, yet to their weal.
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Our will that leadeth us in rebellion against his Commandments, should not rule his hearing of our prayers.
Our will that leads us in rebellion against his commandments, should not Rule his hearing of our Prayers.
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For oftentimes God giveth us blessings that wee never sought, and holdeth from us in that same mercie, many things that we seeke:
For oftentimes God gives us blessings that we never sought, and holds from us in that same mercy, many things that we seek:
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As a wise father giveth his sonne nourishment, though he seek it not; but if that same childe cry and weepe for a knife, he will refuse him, As a wise father gives his son nourishment, though he seek it not; but if that same child cry and weep for a knife, he will refuse him,
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because he foreseeth he may hurt him with it.
Because he Foreseeth he may hurt him with it.
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It had beene good for Israel that God had refused to give them flesh in the wildernesse;
It had been good for Israel that God had refused to give them Flesh in the Wilderness;
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and for Balaam, that God had stayed him as well in his second as in his first desire.
and for balaam, that God had stayed him as well in his second as in his First desire.
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But happinesse hath a more absolute course; for God hath purposed it absolutely for his owne: But happiness hath a more absolute course; for God hath purposed it absolutely for his own:
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he hath promised it absolutely, and what ever condition is required of faith or repentance, he worketh it in us.
he hath promised it absolutely, and what ever condition is required of faith or Repentance, he works it in us.
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Christ hath purchased it, and prayed for it absolutely, and upon these grounds absolutely we seeke it of God;
christ hath purchased it, and prayed for it absolutely, and upon these grounds absolutely we seek it of God;
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Rachel said to Jacob Give me children, or else I die. Rachel said to Jacob Give me children, or Else I die.
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How much more reason have we to crave of God, that he would give us happinesse to conceave Jesus Christ by faith, or else we perish?
How much more reason have we to crave of God, that he would give us happiness to conceive jesus christ by faith, or Else we perish?
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The third propertie of this prayer is Constancie: For faithfull prayer knowes no end but obtaining of that it seeketh,
The third property of this prayer is Constancy: For faithful prayer knows no end but obtaining of that it seeks,
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and this is both in constant love of the chiefe good, and constant seeking of it:
and this is both in constant love of the chief good, and constant seeking of it:
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The love we have to chiefe good changeth not, but increaseth daily: Worldly happinesse giveth not this constancie; The love we have to chief good changes not, but increases daily: Worldly happiness gives not this constancy;
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Men seek one thing to day, and another to morrow, they burne even now in a desire of honour,
Men seek one thing to day, and Another to morrow, they burn even now in a desire of honour,
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and at once in greed of riches, as occasion offereth, or possibilitie of obtaining appeareth, they change both their object and course:
and At once in greed of riches, as occasion Offereth, or possibility of obtaining appears, they change both their Object and course:
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But the godly who chuse true happinesse, neither repent their choice, nor change their course, but grow in the like of their choice and love of happinesse:
But the godly who choose true happiness, neither Repent their choice, nor change their course, but grow in the like of their choice and love of happiness:
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They can change the place of their dwelling, their complexion, their diet and contentment in common goods,
They can change the place of their Dwelling, their complexion, their diet and contentment in Common goods,
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but not in the chiefe good:
but not in the chief good:
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These things are but for the way, and for a short time, but the other for eternitie, and in the current of changes upon other things, he holdeth ever fast his love to happinesse:
These things Are but for the Way, and for a short time, but the other for eternity, and in the current of changes upon other things, he holds ever fast his love to happiness:
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The more he knoweth it, the more he loveth it, and blesseth God who hath directed him in that choice.
The more he Knoweth it, the more he loves it, and Blesses God who hath directed him in that choice.
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Herein he is not so much active as passive, and that both willingly, & in a sort of sweet violence, captivated with the delights of his most beloved and desired good.
Herein he is not so much active as passive, and that both willingly, & in a sort of sweet violence, captivated with the delights of his most Beloved and desired good.
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It possesseth him rather, than he doeth it, and he is more in it, than in himselfe: It Possesses him rather, than he doth it, and he is more in it, than in himself:
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The sweetnesse he findeth in it, suffereth him not to change for any other:
The sweetness he finds in it, suffers him not to change for any other:
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God may blesse him with many other goods, and Sathan may turne them as baites to withdraw,
God may bless him with many other goods, and Sathan may turn them as baits to withdraw,
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or divert him from the chief good, but he never changeth his first love:
or divert him from the chief good, but he never changes his First love:
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The first impression of the joyes of happinesse are so deepe in his heart, that no contentment of lesser goods can either divert it by change, or diminish it by equalitie.
The First impression of the Joys of happiness Are so deep in his heart, that no contentment of lesser goods can either divert it by change, or diminish it by equality.
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And though God from heaven would bid him make a new search of happinesse, he would still fall upon his first choice. And though God from heaven would bid him make a new search of happiness, he would still fallen upon his First choice.
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The other is in his prayer, he will not leave seeking, till he obtaine happinesse:
The other is in his prayer, he will not leave seeking, till he obtain happiness:
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It is not at our hand, nor found at the first, but we must pray often for it:
It is not At our hand, nor found At the First, but we must pray often for it:
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We faint if we be not heard at the first, but that is our fleshlinesse, who would have God subject to us:
We faint if we be not herd At the First, but that is our fleshliness, who would have God Subject to us:
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The gift is his owne, and he knoweth his time, and it is our part patiently to wait on:
The gift is his own, and he Knoweth his time, and it is our part patiently to wait on:
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So David, I waited patiently on the Lord:
So David, I waited patiently on the Lord:
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And Jeremie, The Lord is my portion, saith my soul, therefore will I hope in him:
And Jeremiah, The Lord is my portion, Says my soul, Therefore will I hope in him:
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It is good that a man should both hope, and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord. It is good that a man should both hope, and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.
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And Christ giveth us the parable of the poore widow, who importuned the judge, till she was heard:
And christ gives us the parable of the poor widow, who importuned the judge, till she was herd:
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It is counted a courtesie among men, to take with the first refuse, but with God, it is no courtesie, but infidelitie;
It is counted a courtesy among men, to take with the First refuse, but with God, it is no courtesy, but infidelity;
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and we cannot give him greater rest, than to importune him with our desires of happinesse:
and we cannot give him greater rest, than to importune him with our Desires of happiness:
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And the Canaanitish woman is commended for it, that shee cried out, till she was heard.
And the Canaanitish woman is commended for it, that she cried out, till she was herd.
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So should wee doe in praying for happinesse:
So should we do in praying for happiness:
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and that the more, because we get it not here in the fulnesse, but in the degrees, which should strengthen our patience,
and that the more, Because we get it not Here in the fullness, but in the Degrees, which should strengthen our patience,
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because they are obligements on Gods part.
Because they Are obligements on God's part.
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His purpose is in himselfe, and his promise is knowen and beleeved of us, and if providence begin to performe them both, it is a sort of engaging of him who is libertie, (if wee may •o speake) to performe that he hath begun.
His purpose is in himself, and his promise is known and believed of us, and if providence begin to perform them both, it is a sort of engaging of him who is liberty, (if we may •o speak) to perform that he hath begun.
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Gods delay is in respect of us, but not of himselfe:
God's Delay is in respect of us, but not of himself:
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It is the triall of our faith, the proofe of our hope, the opening of our heart in large desires,
It is the trial of our faith, the proof of our hope, the opening of our heart in large Desires,
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and a way to sweeten our delights, when our desire is filled. For the more and longer we have thirsted, the sweeter shall our satietie be;
and a Way to sweeten our delights, when our desire is filled. For the more and longer we have thirsted, the Sweeten shall our satiety be;
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and our prayers are not so much in particular times, as the constant opening of our desires to God,
and our Prayers Are not so much in particular times, as the constant opening of our Desires to God,
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when our hearts, like emptie vessels, lie at the fountaine, and like the man at the poole of Bethesda, wee wait on till God heale us.
when our hearts, like empty vessels, lie At the fountain, and like the man At the pool of Bethesda, we wait on till God heal us.
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He will have us exercised in prayer, that wee may receive that, that he prepareth to give us . He will have us exercised in prayer, that we may receive that, that he Prepareth to give us.
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This answereth a question which some move, when they heare of some who are oft and long at their private devotion:
This Answers a question which Some move, when they hear of Some who Are oft and long At their private devotion:
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They aske, what purpose they had to be so oft, and long with God? But if we be sensible of our miserie, wee will never want purpose to pray to God,They ask, what purpose they had to be so oft, and long with God? But if we be sensible of our misery, we will never want purpose to pray to God,
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though it were to crave againe, and againe this true happinesse; we get it not at the first, nor at once, but by degrees:
though it were to crave again, and again this true happiness; we get it not At the First, nor At once, but by Degrees:
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and though the matter were one, yet we have need of a new affection of that same matter;
and though the matter were one, yet we have need of a new affection of that same matter;
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and when that affection decayes, wee have need to have it repeated.
and when that affection decays, we have need to have it repeated.
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The Apostle biddeth us pray continually: which is not so to be taken, as though we should ever be on our knees, in the action of prayer,
The Apostle bids us pray continually: which is not so to be taken, as though we should ever be on our knees, in the actium of prayer,
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because he hath commanded us to labour in our particular callings;
Because he hath commanded us to labour in our particular callings;
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but of our constant affection, our habituall desire, and continuall disposition, for seeking of God, which most shew themselves in the frequent action of prayer, though not in the continuall.
but of our constant affection, our habitual desire, and continual disposition, for seeking of God, which most show themselves in the frequent actium of prayer, though not in the continual.
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Out of this I raise three things:
Out of this I raise three things:
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First our dutie: That if we would obtaine true happinesse, wee aske it of God by prayer.
First our duty: That if we would obtain true happiness, we ask it of God by prayer.
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Wee are every way craving and begging creatures, because wee are ever necessitous.
we Are every Way craving and begging creatures, Because we Are ever necessitous.
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Though our grave have the name from craving, yet from our conception to our grave, wee are craving continually.
Though our grave have the name from craving, yet from our conception to our grave, we Are craving continually.
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In the womb wee crave nourishment, and then libertie by birth;
In the womb we crave nourishment, and then liberty by birth;
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and at our birth, our weeping is a craving, to testifie, that a miserable and indigent creature is come into the world.
and At our birth, our weeping is a craving, to testify, that a miserable and indigent creature is come into the world.
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Though there be some reason of the first weeping, because we are come from a warme lodging to a colder,
Though there be Some reason of the First weeping, Because we Are come from a warm lodging to a colder,
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yet the maine reason of it is, because we are entring into the valley of miserie,
yet the main reason of it is, Because we Are entering into the valley of misery,
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& the fittest saluting of it, is by teares:
& the Fittest saluting of it, is by tears:
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And all our time in this life is nothing but a world of necessities, after other, of rayment, food, physick, &c. But among all, wee care least for this one thing. Our body is sensible of the owne wants,
And all our time in this life is nothing but a world of necessities, After other, of raiment, food, physic, etc. But among all, we care lest for this one thing. Our body is sensible of the own Wants,
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and seeketh for them, but our soule is senselesse, and in the multitude of prayers, scarcely have we one about true happinesse:
and seeks for them, but our soul is senseless, and in the multitude of Prayers, scarcely have we one about true happiness:
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But wee owe to that chiefe good our greatest love, the greatest care to obtaine, and so the most frequent and fervent prayers.
But we owe to that chief good our greatest love, the greatest care to obtain, and so the most frequent and fervent Prayers.
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Christ taught us this by expresse command; Seeke first the kingdome of God, and these things shall be cast to you:
christ taught us this by express command; Seek First the Kingdom of God, and these things shall be cast to you:
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So that comparatively other things are scarce to be sought; but a promise made, that they shall be cast to us.
So that comparatively other things Are scarce to be sought; but a promise made, that they shall be cast to us.
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And in his prayer he perswadeth the same order:
And in his prayer he Persuadeth the same order:
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First, to pray, that God may be glorified in the hallowing of his name, and so our glorification will follow his glorie.
First, to pray, that God may be glorified in the hallowing of his name, and so our glorification will follow his glory.
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Next, that his kingdome may come, both insubduing his enemies, and ruling us by his grace, to our happinesse.
Next, that his Kingdom may come, both insubduing his enemies, and ruling us by his grace, to our happiness.
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Thirdly, that as his revealed will directing us, should be done by us, so the secret will of his purpose, may be performed on us, in our happinesse.
Thirdly, that as his revealed will directing us, should be done by us, so the secret will of his purpose, may be performed on us, in our happiness.
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Likewise the petition for remission of sinnes committed, and the other for escaping tentation to sinnes, that might be committed:
Likewise the petition for remission of Sins committed, and the other for escaping tentation to Sins, that might be committed:
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Of all these petitions only one is for daily bread, or temporall things, and that cast in the mids, where is least, either attention or intention. So Christ hath put the matter of happinesse in that prayer, that wee may daily aske this one necessarie thing of God,
Of all these petitions only one is for daily bred, or temporal things, and that cast in the mids, where is least, either attention or intention. So christ hath put the matter of happiness in that prayer, that we may daily ask this one necessary thing of God,
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though the most part rehearse the words, without thinking on that matter.
though the most part rehearse the words, without thinking on that matter.
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Next we may inferre, that our praying for happinesse is a worke of happinesse in us:
Next we may infer, that our praying for happiness is a work of happiness in us:
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That chiefe good communicateth it selfe to us diversly, according to our necessities: That chief good Communicateth it self to us diversely, according to our necessities:
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As sinne originall is not a single sin, but a multitude and masse of corruptions, defiling all our powers,
As sin original is not a single since, but a multitude and mass of corruptions, defiling all our Powers,
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like a pulpous or chairie root, which in one containeth many severall roots, as in garlick, or such like:
like a pulpous or chairie root, which in one Containeth many several roots, as in garlic, or such like:
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So that naturall vitiousnesse containeth ignorance, senselesnesse, infidelitie, pride, and all other corruptions in us:
So that natural viciousness Containeth ignorance, senselessness, infidelity, pride, and all other corruptions in us:
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Even so the chiefe good hath all goods in it, and sendeth out it selfe to men to cure these miseries:
Even so the chief good hath all goods in it, and sends out it self to men to cure these misery's:
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It is light, to inlighten our ignorance; It is life, to quicken our senselesnesse; It is mercie, to pardon our sinne, and strength, to keepe us from falling;
It is Light, to inlighten our ignorance; It is life, to quicken our senselessness; It is mercy, to pardon our sin, and strength, to keep us from falling;
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It is good, to allure us, and a prevening power, to stirre us up to pray for it,
It is good, to allure us, and a prevening power, to stir us up to pray for it,
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so that our very praying for it, is its prevening worke. This is all of God, who worketh powerfully, and abundantly in us;
so that our very praying for it, is its prevening work. This is all of God, who works powerfully, and abundantly in us;
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He bidd•th us open our mouth wide, and promiseth to fill it. And he himselfe openeth the mouth in moving our desire. He bidd•th us open our Mouth wide, and promises to fill it. And he himself Openeth the Mouth in moving our desire.
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As Physitians force up the mouths of some patients, under their convulsions, and then powre in some cordials to refresh them:
As Physicians force up the mouths of Some patients, under their convulsions, and then pour in Some cordials to refresh them:
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So God, by the convictions of our conscience, openeth our hearts to desire, and then giveth us the happinesse that we desire.
So God, by the convictions of our conscience, Openeth our hearts to desire, and then gives us the happiness that we desire.
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Thus the chiefe good giveth it selfe to us in this life, by parts and degrees,
Thus the chief good gives it self to us in this life, by parts and Degrees,
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but in heaven Go• shall be all in all, and we shall possesse our chiefe good once, at once, and eternally.
but in heaven Go• shall be all in all, and we shall possess our chief good once, At once, and eternally.
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Lastly, we have here sure grounds of hope to be heard in this prayer, for we pray not alone,
Lastly, we have Here sure grounds of hope to be herd in this prayer, for we pray not alone,
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but have moe intercessors than we know of:
but have more intercessors than we know of:
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We feele when we pray our selves, and are sensible of the assistance of Gods spirit,
We feel when we pray our selves, and Are sensible of the assistance of God's Spirit,
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when he helpeth our infirmities, with groans, that cannot be expressed:
when he Helpeth our infirmities, with groans, that cannot be expressed:
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But our necessitie cryes also to God, and he heareth it, though wee know it not; But our necessity cries also to God, and he hears it, though we know it not;
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Yea before wee were, and before our necessitie was in us, it cryed to his commiseration from eternall,
Yea before we were, and before our necessity was in us, it cried to his commiseration from Eternal,
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and his bowels were moved toward us:
and his bowels were moved towards us:
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Christ also prayeth for us, that the fruit of his obedience may be applied to us: christ also Prayeth for us, that the fruit of his Obedience may be applied to us:
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The covenant also supplicateth for us, and casteth it selfe open before him, intreating him, to accomplish all that he hath promised to us:
The Covenant also supplicateth for us, and Cast it self open before him, entreating him, to accomplish all that he hath promised to us:
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And his owne name and glorie pleadeth for us, For my owne names sake I will doe this.
And his own name and glory pleads for us, For my own names sake I will do this.
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Besides these, his justice intercedeth for us: If wee confesse our sinne, he is faithfull and just to forgive us.
Beside these, his Justice intercedeth for us: If we confess our sin, he is faithful and just to forgive us.
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It is as native to justice to absolve the innocent, as to punish the guiltie;
It is as native to Justice to absolve the innocent, as to Punish the guilty;
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And wee are cleane before him, when we are clad with Christ the Lord our righteousnesse. It is as just to pardon the faithfull penitent,
And we Are clean before him, when we Are clad with christ the Lord our righteousness. It is as just to pardon the faithful penitent,
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as to punish the faithlesse impenitent:
as to Punish the faithless impenitent:
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So when Christ hath applied to us the fruit of his obedience, Gods justice pleadeth for happinesse to us.
So when christ hath applied to us the fruit of his Obedience, God's Justice pleads for happiness to us.
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It is mercie enough in God to heare us when we call, but this is more, before they call I will answer.
It is mercy enough in God to hear us when we call, but this is more, before they call I will answer.
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These things may assure us, we shall be heard.
These things may assure us, we shall be herd.
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All this is bred in the bowels of Gods commiseration, and the brood of so tender mercies must be acceptable to him,
All this is bred in the bowels of God's commiseration, and the brood of so tender Mercies must be acceptable to him,
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and so our happinesse sure withall.
and so our happiness sure withal.
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Where his will, and our weale, and so many intercessours concur, who can stay our happinesse?
Where his will, and our weal, and so many intercessors concur, who can stay our happiness?
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SECTION IIII. Of happinesse it selfe. That I may dwell. WE have heard the first three parts of this doctrine:
SECTION IIII. Of happiness it self. That I may dwell. WE have herd the First three parts of this Doctrine:
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That one thing; The Authour of it, Jehovah; The way to finde it, by prayer, and searching: That one thing; The Author of it, Jehovah; The Way to find it, by prayer, and searching:
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Followeth the fourth, to wit, happinesse it selfe, expressed in a dwelling, or remaining, and that not every where,
Follows the fourth, to wit, happiness it self, expressed in a Dwelling, or remaining, and that not every where,
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but in Gods house: Not for a short time, but all the dayes of his life:
but in God's house: Not for a short time, but all the days of his life:
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And for this end, to see the beautie of the Lord, and partake that happinesse, that God there offereth to the Saints:
And for this end, to see the beauty of the Lord, and partake that happiness, that God there Offereth to the Saints:
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And because of our imperfection here, to be still inquiring more and more for happinesse. The notion of dwelling or mansion, expresseth happinesse well;
And Because of our imperfection Here, to be still inquiring more and more for happiness. The notion of Dwelling or mansion, Expresses happiness well;
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because it is the end of the inclinations, intentions, and worke of all creatures: For the senselesse creatures incline to a rest in their places;
Because it is the end of the inclinations, intentions, and work of all creatures: For the senseless creatures incline to a rest in their places;
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the reasonable intend and labour for it, Christ calleth it the place of our Mansions, the Apostle our biding Citie, and S. John A rest from our labours.
the reasonable intend and labour for it, christ calls it the place of our Mansions, the Apostle our biding city, and S. John A rest from our labours.
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God provided the earth, a dwelling place for the creatures;
God provided the earth, a Dwelling place for the creatures;
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and a paradise in the midst of it, a dwelling place for man, and it was Cains punishment, that he found no rest, but was a vagabond.
and a paradise in the midst of it, a Dwelling place for man, and it was Cains punishment, that he found no rest, but was a vagabond.
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This dwelling we consider in peace and rest.
This Dwelling we Consider in peace and rest.
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Peace with God, is the speciall part of our happinesse, and the first whereof we are sensible: Peace with God, is the special part of our happiness, and the First whereof we Are sensible:
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For albeit we be in God from eternall, and his mercie secretly, (yet strongly) doth follow us from the womb in our adoption, baptismall regeneration, &c. yet we are never sensible of that happinesse, till our effectuall calling;
For albeit we be in God from Eternal, and his mercy secretly, (yet strongly) does follow us from the womb in our adoption, baptismal regeneration, etc. yet we Are never sensible of that happiness, till our effectual calling;
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wherein repenting our sinnes, we finde remission, and so peace with God: Being justified by faith, we have peace with God;
wherein repenting our Sins, we find remission, and so peace with God: Being justified by faith, we have peace with God;
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he is our chief good, and our union with him, maketh us happy. In his favour is life, yea it is better than life;
he is our chief good, and our Union with him, makes us happy. In his favour is life, yea it is better than life;
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and a separation from him, is our miserie;
and a separation from him, is our misery;
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wee may flee from the anger of men, but whither can we flee from the anger of God? This is the peace that passeth all understanding, for even the mindes that have it, cannot expresse the sweetnesse of it:
we may flee from the anger of men, but whither can we flee from the anger of God? This is the peace that passes all understanding, for even the minds that have it, cannot express the sweetness of it:
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And God hath wisely so provided, that he shaketh the conscience with some feare and terrour, ere he powre this peace into it,
And God hath wisely so provided, that he shakes the conscience with Some Fear and terror, ere he pour this peace into it,
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and that not only as a fruit of our sin, but for two other ends: The one, to make the change more sensible to us:
and that not only as a fruit of our since, but for two other ends: The one, to make the change more sensible to us:
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For if we be translated from nature to grace, without any griefe for sin, or feare of wrath, wee could not so well know our translating;
For if we be translated from nature to grace, without any grief for since, or Fear of wrath, we could not so well know our translating;
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but when wee are even now swallowed up in sorrow and feare: and repenting, and beleeving in Christ, feele our selves perswaded of remission:
but when we Are even now swallowed up in sorrow and Fear: and repenting, and believing in christ, feel our selves persuaded of remission:
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and the tormenting conscience turning a comforter, and the joyes of the spirit filling the heart in the sense of that peace,
and the tormenting conscience turning a comforter, and the Joys of the Spirit filling the heart in the sense of that peace,
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then wee are sensible of a change.
then we Are sensible of a change.
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The next cause is for proportion, that as the measure of our griefe is, so shall the measure of our peace and joy be;
The next cause is for proportion, that as the measure of our grief is, so shall the measure of our peace and joy be;
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so that they who are most grieved at their conversion, afterward are usually acquainted with greatest joyes.
so that they who Are most grieved At their conversion, afterwards Are usually acquainted with greatest Joys.
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What ever our condition be in the world, wee are but miserable without this peace, but what ever be our condition, wee are happie with it, and may say;
What ever our condition be in the world, we Are but miserable without this peace, but what ever be our condition, we Are happy with it, and may say;
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Blessed is the man, whose sinnes are forgiven him. This peace of God hath two fruits: Blessed is the man, whose Sins Are forgiven him. This peace of God hath two fruits:
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Peace with our selves, and with the creatures: Peace with our selves floweth from Gods peace.
Peace with our selves, and with the creatures: Peace with our selves flows from God's peace.
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So soone as God is offended with our sinnes, and setteth us against him, as marks of his wrath:
So soon as God is offended with our Sins, and sets us against him, as marks of his wrath:
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Then wee are contrary to our selves, and revenge his quarell on us. This is that holy indignation, arising of the sorrow, according to God; Then we Are contrary to our selves, and revenge his quarrel on us. This is that holy Indignation, arising of the sorrow, according to God;
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when we seeke a sithment and revenge on our selves for angring him we take Gods part against our selfe,
when we seek a sithment and revenge on our selves for angering him we take God's part against our self,
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and eat up our owne heart, and make our flesh to pine away for his displeasure,
and eat up our own heart, and make our Flesh to pine away for his displeasure,
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and our beautie to consume like a moth:
and our beauty to consume like a moth:
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But when he pardoneth us, and sealeth that pardon with his peace, then wee turne to peace with our selves:
But when he Pardoneth us, and Sealeth that pardon with his peace, then we turn to peace with our selves:
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So long as we feele sinne, wee are as an house on fire; God is a consuming fire:
So long as we feel sin, we Are as an house on fire; God is a consuming fire:
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and who can dwell with devouring fire, and who can abide with everlasting burnings? The conscience terrified of God, doth terrifie us, and who can dwell with devouring fire, and who can abide with everlasting burnings? The conscience terrified of God, does terrify us,
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and all the powers of the soul are in confusion: The spirit so wounded, woundeth the body in all the naturall powers;
and all the Powers of the soul Are in confusion: The Spirit so wounded, wounds the body in all the natural Powers;
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weake appetite, worse digestion, troubled sleepe, and an universall ineptnesse, both in soul and bodie to any good office: weak appetite, Worse digestion, troubled sleep, and an universal ineptness, both in soul and body to any good office:
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The flesh evanishing, the bones consuming, and the moisture turning in the drought of summer, wherein the Prophet possibly alludeth to mount Horeb, which had the name from burning;
The Flesh evanishing, the bones consuming, and the moisture turning in the drought of summer, wherein the Prophet possibly alludeth to mount Horeb, which had the name from burning;
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the Law was given on it in fire and thunder, and every heart in some measure, must be shaken with the terrours of the Lord, that it may come to the peace of God.
the Law was given on it in fire and thunder, and every heart in Some measure, must be shaken with the terrors of the Lord, that it may come to the peace of God.
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But the sight of a reconciled God in Christ, changeth all to the contrary; the testimonie of conscience is stronger in her judiciall acts, than in other:
But the sighed of a reconciled God in christ, changes all to the contrary; the testimony of conscience is Stronger in her judicial acts, than in other:
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For when God is directing, informing, and simply proponing things, she hath but a weake testimonie,
For when God is directing, informing, and simply proponing things, she hath but a weak testimony,
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but when God judicially dealeth with us, accusing, reproving, and terrifying, her testimonie is strong; because the hand of God is powerfull in it;
but when God judicially deals with us, accusing, reproving, and terrifying, her testimony is strong; Because the hand of God is powerful in it;
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and therefore, there is no denying of her accusation, no shifting of her torture:
and Therefore, there is no denying of her accusation, no shifting of her torture:
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On the other part, her comforting is as certaine, when shee assureth us of Gods pardon,
On the other part, her comforting is as certain, when she assureth us of God's pardon,
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because the hand of God is in her to comfort us, and in us, to be as sweetly comforted,
Because the hand of God is in her to Comfort us, and in us, to be as sweetly comforted,
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as we were formerly grievously tormented.
as we were formerly grievously tormented.
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The combat betwixt the flesh and the spirit seemeth to trouble this peace, and consequently our happinesse;
The combat betwixt the Flesh and the Spirit seems to trouble this peace, and consequently our happiness;
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but it doeth rather confirme, and increase it:
but it doth rather confirm, and increase it:
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For it is not a power of God pursuing us, but our owne corruption molesting us.
For it is not a power of God pursuing us, but our own corruption molesting us.
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The parties are flesh and spirit, nature and grace, the new and the old man:
The parties Are Flesh and Spirit, nature and grace, the new and the old man:
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And though it be grievous that we have corruption either passively, to receave Sathans temptations by consent:
And though it be grievous that we have corruption either passively, to receive Satan's temptations by consent:
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or actively, of it selfe to breed the worke of sinne: Yet this is joyfull, that we have a partie within us against Sathan:
or actively, of it self to breed the work of sin: Yet this is joyful, that we have a party within us against Sathan:
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And that not only a conscience or reason, or care of publick honestie, &c. which are in the wicked,
And that not only a conscience or reason, or care of public honesty, etc. which Are in the wicked,
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but the new man, and the new spirit, assisted by the holy spirit. The Apostle finding that combat, cried out;
but the new man, and the new Spirit, assisted by the holy Spirit. The Apostle finding that combat, cried out;
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miserable man that I am, yet feeling the spirit a contrary party making resistance, thanked God in Christ for his deliverie; miserable man that I am, yet feeling the Spirit a contrary party making resistance, thanked God in christ for his delivery;
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and though Rebecca was grieved, to finde the two children strive in her belly; yet she was glad for having children.
and though Rebecca was grieved, to find the two children strive in her belly; yet she was glad for having children.
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This spirituall combat, is a seal that we are at peace with God, and our selves,
This spiritual combat, is a seal that we Are At peace with God, and our selves,
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so long as wee abhorre our flesh, strive against, and complaine to God of violence, and implore his helpe to his owne spirit against it.
so long as we abhor our Flesh, strive against, and complain to God of violence, and implore his help to his own Spirit against it.
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Our peace with the creatures commeth not so neere to our happinesse: God hath the fabrick of the world in his hand, as a mounter;
Our peace with the creatures comes not so near to our happiness: God hath the fabric of the world in his hand, as a mounter;
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so long as we please him, he maketh all creatures go in their order;
so long as we please him, he makes all creatures go in their order;
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but when wee offend him, he distempereth it that nothing goe right, till we returne to him by repentance,
but when we offend him, he distempereth it that nothing go right, till we return to him by Repentance,
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and then he maketh the stone of the field at covenant with us. But we are to inquire of the peace of the reasonable creature.
and then he makes the stone of the field At Covenant with us. But we Are to inquire of the peace of the reasonable creature.
cc av pns31 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno12. cc-acp pns12 vbr pc-acp vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt j n1.
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The good angels are ever at peace with us, for though sometimes God giveth them hard commissions of punishment against us, yet they love us still:
The good Angels Are ever At peace with us, for though sometime God gives them hard commissions of punishment against us, yet they love us still:
dt j n2 vbr av p-acp n1 p-acp pno12, c-acp cs av np1 vvz pno32 j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno12, av pns32 vvb pno12 av:
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The evill angels will never be at peace with us, but their warre is our peace:
The evil Angels will never be At peace with us, but their war is our peace:
dt j-jn n2 vmb av-x vbi p-acp n1 p-acp pno12, cc-acp po32 n1 vbz po12 n1:
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Better to have Sathan without us, than within us; and to have him tempting us to sinne, rather than tormenting us for sinne.
Better to have Sathan without us, than within us; and to have him tempting us to sin, rather than tormenting us for sin.
j pc-acp vhi np1 p-acp pno12, cs p-acp pno12; cc pc-acp vhi pno31 j-vvg pno12 p-acp n1, av-c cs vvg pno12 p-acp n1.
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If we were his possession, he would not trouble us;
If we were his possession, he would not trouble us;
cs pns12 vbdr po31 n1, pns31 vmd xx vvi pno12;
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but his tentation argueth that God hath hedged us about, and we are free of his tyrannie:
but his tentation argue that God hath hedged us about, and we Are free of his tyranny:
p-acp po31 n1 vvz cst np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp, cc pns12 vbr j pp-f po31 n1:
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He troubleth none of his owne, but keepeth them in peace: A mastive dog barketh at none of the houshold, but at strangers;
He Troubles none of his own, but Keepeth them in peace: A mastive dog barks At none of the household, but At Strangers;
pns31 vvz pix pp-f po31 d, cc-acp vvz pno32 p-acp n1: dt j n1 vvz p-acp pix pp-f dt n1, cc-acp p-acp n2;
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and Sathans tentations are not against his owne, but the Saints. As for men, their peace is various:
and Satan's tentations Are not against his own, but the Saints. As for men, their peace is various:
cc npg1 n2 vbr xx p-acp po31 d, cc-acp dt n2. p-acp p-acp n2, po32 n1 vbz j:
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We should not looke for peace at the hand of the wicked, for wee are called out of the world,
We should not look for peace At the hand of the wicked, for we Are called out of the world,
pns12 vmd xx vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, c-acp pns12 vbr vvn av pp-f dt n1,
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therefore the world hateth us; and the old denounced warre betwixt the woman and the serpent, hath neither truce nor peace;
Therefore the world hates us; and the old denounced war betwixt the woman and the serpent, hath neither truce nor peace;
av dt n1 vvz pno12; cc dt j vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 cc dt n1, vhz dx n1 ccx n1;
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therefore their injuries are our peace.
Therefore their injuries Are our peace.
av po32 n2 vbr po12 n1.
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But the wrongs wee receave from the godly are more grievous, for Gods grace in them coloureth their cause,
But the wrongs we receive from the godly Are more grievous, for God's grace in them coloureth their cause,
p-acp dt n2-jn pns12 vvb p-acp dt j vbr av-dc j, c-acp ng1 n1 p-acp pno32 vvz po32 n1,
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and perplexeth our minde more, than the wrongs of the wicked:
and perplexes our mind more, than the wrongs of the wicked:
cc vvz po12 n1 av-dc, cs dt n2-jn pp-f dt j:
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And Sathan craftily setteth the godly against the godly, as Jacobs sonnes against Joseph, and Davids brethren against him, &c. But though these things may trouble the peace of our body,
And Sathan craftily sets the godly against the godly, as Jacobs Sons against Joseph, and Davids brothers against him, etc. But though these things may trouble the peace of our body,
cc np1 av-j vvz dt j p-acp dt j, p-acp np1 n2 p-acp np1, cc npg1 n2 p-acp pno31, av cc-acp cs d n2 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1,
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yet they should not trouble the peace of our breast. The equitie of our cause; Our patience in suffering;yet they should not trouble the peace of our breast. The equity of our cause; Our patience in suffering;
av pns32 vmd xx vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. dt n1 pp-f po12 n1; po12 n1 p-acp vvg;
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No desire of revenge, but seeking occasions to do good to our injurers, and that neither of hypocrisie,
No desire of revenge, but seeking occasions to do good to our injurers, and that neither of hypocrisy,
dx n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp vvg n2 pc-acp vdi j p-acp po12 n2, cc cst dx pp-f n1,
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nor policie, nor a naturall softnesse, but a conscience, and that because God commandeth it: Christ hath done so, and commandeth us to follow him.
nor policy, nor a natural softness, but a conscience, and that Because God commands it: christ hath done so, and commands us to follow him.
ccx n1, ccx dt j n1, cc-acp dt n1, cc d c-acp np1 vvz pn31: np1 vhz vdn av, cc vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi pno31.
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These worke greater peace than injuries can make trouble:
These work greater peace than injuries can make trouble:
np1 vvb jc n1 cs n2 vmb vvi n1:
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Joseph rejoyced more in Gods grace, making him meek and beneficiall to his brethren, than in the outward power he had so to doe: Joseph rejoiced more in God's grace, making him meek and beneficial to his brothers, than in the outward power he had so to do:
np1 vvd av-dc p-acp npg1 n1, vvg pno31 j cc j p-acp po31 n2, cs p-acp dt j n1 pns31 vhd av pc-acp vdi:
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In the second, he overcame them, but in the first, he overcame himselfe.
In the second, he overcame them, but in the First, he overcame himself.
p-acp dt ord, pns31 vvd pno32, cc-acp p-acp dt ord, pns31 vvd px31.
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The second part of this habitation is Rest, the most desireable end of our appetites, and that of resolution, refreshment, and securitie.
The second part of this habitation is Rest, the most desirable end of our appetites, and that of resolution, refreshment, and security.
dt ord n1 pp-f d n1 vbz n1, dt av-ds j n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc d pp-f n1, n1, cc n1.
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The rest of Resolution, keepeth us at home with God:
The rest of Resolution, Keepeth us At home with God:
dt n1 pp-f n1, vvz pno12 p-acp n1-an p-acp np1:
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For when wee are searching what is happinesse, where, and how it is to be found, perplexitie holdeth us from home;
For when we Are searching what is happiness, where, and how it is to be found, perplexity holds us from home;
c-acp c-crq pns12 vbr vvg r-crq vbz n1, c-crq, cc c-crq pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, n1 vvz pno12 p-acp n1-an;
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but being resolved that all is in God, that as Andrew said to Peter, We have found the Messias, so that we may say, We have found happinesse in God, we rest from these first perplexities.
but being resolved that all is in God, that as Andrew said to Peter, We have found the Messias, so that we may say, We have found happiness in God, we rest from these First perplexities.
cc-acp vbg vvn cst d vbz p-acp np1, cst c-acp np1 vvd p-acp np1, pns12 vhb vvn dt np1, av cst pns12 vmb vvi, pns12 vhb vvn n1 p-acp np1, pns12 vvb p-acp d ord n2.
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Our labours after that (though painfull) are sweet and pleasant, because they are about the chiefe good;
Our labours After that (though painful) Are sweet and pleasant, Because they Are about the chief good;
po12 n2 p-acp d (cs j) vbr j cc j, c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp dt j-jn j;
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yea we have not such rest in any thing, as when we are most busied about happinesse:
yea we have not such rest in any thing, as when we Are most busied about happiness:
uh pns12 vhb xx d n1 p-acp d n1, c-acp c-crq pns12 vbr av-ds vvn p-acp n1:
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These very labours are our rest, and we goe to bed most contentedly that night, when wee have spent the day most painfully with God about happinesse.
These very labours Are our rest, and we go to Bed most contentedly that night, when we have spent the day most painfully with God about happiness.
d j n2 vbr po12 n1, cc pns12 vvb p-acp n1 ds n1 cst n1, c-crq pns12 vhb vvn dt n1 av-ds av-j p-acp np1 p-acp n1.
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Next the Rest of refreshment, when God refresheth with his grace in that habitation. So the Church calleth to Christ;
Next the Rest of refreshment, when God refresheth with his grace in that habitation. So the Church calls to christ;
ord dt vvb pp-f n1, c-crq np1 vvz p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d n1. np1 dt n1 vvz p-acp np1;
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Tell me where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flock to rest at noone. And David professeth; Tell me where thou Feedest, where thou Makest thy flock to rest At noon. And David Professes;
vvb pno11 c-crq pns21 vv2, q-crq pns21 vv2 po21 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1. cc np1 vvz;
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That God led him by the still waters, and made him lie downe in greene pastures. That God led him by the still waters, and made him lie down in green pastures.
cst np1 vvd pno31 p-acp dt j n2, cc vvd pno31 vvi a-acp p-acp j-jn n2.
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God hath provided convenient meanes for every life, and the spirituall as excellent in the actions,
God hath provided convenient means for every life, and the spiritual as excellent in the actions,
np1 vhz vvn j n2 p-acp d n1, cc dt j c-acp j p-acp dt n2,
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as in the kinde, is ever set on the grace of Christ, as the only convenient food.
as in the kind, is ever Set on the grace of christ, as the only convenient food.
c-acp p-acp dt n1, vbz av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp dt j j n1.
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The body turneth food to the owne substance, but the food of our soule turneth us to its own nature.
The body turns food to the own substance, but the food of our soul turns us to its own nature.
dt n1 vvz n1 p-acp dt d n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vvz pno12 p-acp po31 d n1.
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When the heat of the holy spirit boyleth and burneth up our earthly thoughts, and turneth them into heavenly.
When the heat of the holy Spirit boileth and burns up our earthly thoughts, and turns them into heavenly.
c-crq dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz cc vvz a-acp po12 j n2, cc vvz pno32 p-acp j.
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There is no dwelling like this, and it hath the owne convenient diet; the house of God hath its owne fat things, wherewith the godly are fed abundantly.
There is no Dwelling like this, and it hath the own convenient diet; the house of God hath its own fat things, wherewith the godly Are fed abundantly.
pc-acp vbz dx n-vvg av-j d, cc pn31 vhz dt d j n1; dt n1 pp-f np1 vhz po31 d j n2, c-crq dt j vbr vvn av-j.
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The third is the Rest of securitie: For what availeth quiet and refreshment, if the next houre wee might lose them? This securitie is seene in Gods protection, and our conscience of it.
The third is the Rest of security: For what availeth quiet and refreshment, if the next hour we might loose them? This security is seen in God's protection, and our conscience of it.
dt ord vbz dt vvb pp-f n1: p-acp r-crq vvz j-jn cc n1, cs dt ord n1 pns12 vmd vvi pno32? d n1 vbz vvn p-acp npg1 n1, cc po12 n1 pp-f pn31.
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God is like that loving sheepheard, guarding his sheepe from their owne wandrings, and the violence of the wolfe:
God is like that loving shepherd, guarding his sheep from their own wanderings, and the violence of the wolf:
np1 vbz j cst j-vvg n1, vvg po31 n1 p-acp po32 d n2-vvg, cc dt n1 pp-f dt n1:
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And like the Hen warming the birds shee hath brought forth:
And like the Hen warming the Birds she hath brought forth:
cc av-j dt n1 vvg dt n2 pns31 vhz vvn av:
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whom ever he loveth, he hath them all in his heart, and preserveth them by his power to that immortall kingdome.
whom ever he loves, he hath them all in his heart, and Preserveth them by his power to that immortal Kingdom.
ro-crq av pns31 vvz, pns31 vhz pno32 d p-acp po31 n1, cc vvz pno32 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp d j n1.
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He giveth us also the conscience of this securitie, when as wee know the certaintie of the matter in him,
He gives us also the conscience of this security, when as we know the certainty of the matter in him,
pns31 vvz pno12 av dt n1 pp-f d n1, c-crq c-acp pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno31,
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so wee finde the confidence of it in our selves. He hath promised to preserve us to the end;
so we find the confidence of it in our selves. He hath promised to preserve us to the end;
av pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp po12 n2. pns31 vhz vvn pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1;
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and when wee feele our selves to beleeve that promise, our confidence of security riseth. So the faithfull soule concludeth the owne securitie formally;
and when we feel our selves to believe that promise, our confidence of security Riseth. So the faithful soul Concludeth the own security formally;
cc c-crq pns12 vvb po12 n2 pc-acp vvi d n1, po12 n1 pp-f n1 vvz. np1 dt j n1 vvz dt d n1 av-j;
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Who so dwelleth in the secret of the most high, shall abide in the shadow of the Almightie. Who so dwells in the secret of the most high, shall abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
r-crq av vvz p-acp dt n-jn pp-f dt av-ds j, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn.
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Then from the conscience of faith it assumeth;
Then from the conscience of faith it assumeth;
av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vvz;
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I will say unto the Lord, O my hope, and my fortresse, he is my God, in him will I trust. I will say unto the Lord, Oh my hope, and my fortress, he is my God, in him will I trust.
pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1, uh po11 n1, cc po11 n1, pns31 vbz po11 n1, p-acp pno31 vmb pns11 vvi.
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Lastly, from both it inferreth that God would preserve it;
Lastly, from both it infers that God would preserve it;
ord, p-acp d pn31 vvz cst np1 vmd vvi pn31;
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Surely he will deliver thee, &c. But the committing of our selves to him cleareth it most, I know whom I have beleeved, Surely he will deliver thee, etc. But the committing of our selves to him cleareth it most, I know whom I have believed,
av-j pns31 vmb vvi pno21, av p-acp dt vvg pp-f po12 n2 p-acp pno31 vvz pn31 av-ds, pns11 vvb r-crq pns11 vhb vvn,
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and am perswaded, that he will render to me, that I have committed to him. and am persuaded, that he will render to me, that I have committed to him.
cc vbm vvn, cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno11, cst pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pno31.
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This is not so much life eternall, as our soule and body, which are every houre in hazard.
This is not so much life Eternal, as our soul and body, which Are every hour in hazard.
d vbz xx av av-d n1 j, c-acp po12 n1 cc n1, r-crq vbr d n1 p-acp n1.
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Therefore when in the conscience of our weaknesse, and malice of our enemies, we take our soule and body,
Therefore when in the conscience of our weakness, and malice of our enemies, we take our soul and body,
av c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, pns12 vvb po12 n1 cc n1,
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as things, which we can neither preserve from ignorance, nor rebellion, from sinne and fearefull accidents, &c. and lay them over in his hand to bee preserved to the last day, with expresse indenting for restitution;
as things, which we can neither preserve from ignorance, nor rebellion, from sin and fearful accidents, etc. and lay them over in his hand to be preserved to the last day, with express indenting for restitution;
c-acp n2, r-crq pns12 vmb av-dx vvi p-acp n1, ccx n1, p-acp n1 cc j n2, av cc vvi pno32 a-acp p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt ord n1, p-acp j vvg p-acp n1;
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we cannot but be sensible of such a work, and confident both of his taking us in keeping,
we cannot but be sensible of such a work, and confident both of his taking us in keeping,
pns12 vmbx p-acp vbi j pp-f d dt n1, cc j av-d pp-f po31 n-vvg pno12 p-acp vvg,
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and of his restoring of us in the last day:
and of his restoring of us in the last day:
cc pp-f po31 j-vvg pp-f pno12 p-acp dt ord n1:
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If God brought us not to the possession of the inheritance, he would suffer the losse of the earnest. If God brought us not to the possession of the inheritance, he would suffer the loss of the earnest.
cs np1 vvd pno12 xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, pns31 vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
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This then is the power of true happinesse, that maugre all the miseries of this life, it provideth a peaceable habitation to us.
This then is the power of true happiness, that maugre all the misery's of this life, it Provideth a peaceable habitation to us.
np1 av vbz dt n1 pp-f j n1, cst p-acp d dt n2 pp-f d n1, pn31 vvz dt j n1 p-acp pno12.
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Christ reigneth in the midst of his enemies : and maketh all his owne to possesse happinesse in the mids of miseries. christ Reigneth in the midst of his enemies: and makes all his own to possess happiness in the mids of misery's.
np1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2: cc vv2 d po31 d pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f n2.
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This is our heaven on earth, without which, it were better to dwell in hell, than in the world.
This is our heaven on earth, without which, it were better to dwell in hell, than in the world.
d vbz po12 n1 p-acp n1, p-acp r-crq, pn31 vbdr jc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1, cs p-acp dt n1.
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False religions know no settled dwelling, but are ever restlesse: restlesse in intending, restlesse in working; and most in their fruitlesse end.
False Religions know no settled Dwelling, but Are ever restless: restless in intending, restless in working; and most in their fruitless end.
j n2 vvb dx j-vvn n1, cc-acp vbr av j: j p-acp vvg, j p-acp vvg; cc av-ds p-acp po32 j n1.
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The Pagans doctrine in this point may be found in three of their sentences. The first was, that in any miserie they should returne to the beginnings of nature. The Pagans Doctrine in this point may be found in three of their sentences. The First was, that in any misery they should return to the beginnings of nature.
dt ng1-jn n1 p-acp d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp crd pp-f po32 n2. dt ord vbds, cst p-acp d n1 pns32 vmd vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1.
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This telleth they acknowledge no miserie in nature, but like the declining of a common-wealth, for which there was sufficient remedy in nature to returne to the beginnings, This Telleth they acknowledge no misery in nature, but like the declining of a commonwealth, for which there was sufficient remedy in nature to return to the beginnings,
np1 vvz pns32 vvb dx n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp av-j dt j-vvg pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq a-acp vbds j n1 p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n2,
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as politicks doe in reforming their republicks: Our first naturals, are our worst naturals:
as politics doe in reforming their republics: Our First naturals, Are our worst naturals:
c-acp n2-j n1 p-acp vvg po32 n2: po12 ord n2-j, vbr po12 js n2-j:
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wee are conceaved and borne in sinne, and except wee be borne againe wee cannot enter into the kingdome of God. Their next sentence was: we Are conceived and born in sin, and except we be born again we cannot enter into the Kingdom of God. Their next sentence was:
pns12 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp n1, cc c-acp pns12 vbb vvn av pns12 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. po32 ord n1 vbds:
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That a man should be carefull to bee reconciled to himselfe: They acknowledged a discord, but placed it wrong: That a man should be careful to be reconciled to himself: They acknowledged a discord, but placed it wrong:
cst dt n1 vmd vbi j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp px31: pns32 vvd dt n1, cc-acp vvd pn31 vvi:
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They knew no other, but the discord betweene their will and the conscience: Of their minde and heart: Of their reason and passion: Of their contrary affections, And extreames of vice;
They knew no other, but the discord between their will and the conscience: Of their mind and heart: Of their reason and passion: Of their contrary affections, And extremes of vice;
pns32 vvd dx j-jn, cc-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 vmb cc dt n1: pp-f po32 n1 cc n1: pp-f po32 vvb cc n1: pp-f po32 j-jn n2, cc n2-jn pp-f n1;
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And most of their predominant sinne against all the rest. These vexed them sometimes with such anxietie, that it cut their life.
And most of their predominant sin against all the rest. These vexed them sometime with such anxiety, that it Cut their life.
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But they knew nothing of the Combat betwixt the flesh and the spirit, nor of the offence of God, in breaking his Law:
But they knew nothing of the Combat betwixt the Flesh and the Spirit, nor of the offence of God, in breaking his Law:
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And therefore they neither knew peace with God, nor themselves. Thirdly, they affirmed, that it was mans happinesse, to live agreeably to nature:
And Therefore they neither knew peace with God, nor themselves. Thirdly, they affirmed, that it was men happiness, to live agreeably to nature:
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This was nothing, but to loose the raines to their fleshly lusts, that they might sinne with greedinesse, they found the check of conscience mar the pleasure of their sin,
This was nothing, but to lose the reins to their fleshly Lustiest, that they might sin with greediness, they found the check of conscience mar the pleasure of their since,
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and where they should have reduced their humour to reason, they threw reason to humour,
and where they should have reduced their humour to reason, they threw reason to humour,
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and of a grave counsellour, they turned it into a base flatterer, to applaud their greatest villanies.
and of a grave counselor, they turned it into a base flatterer, to applaud their greatest villainies.
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So their pretended conveniencie with nature was not only a discord with grace, but with nature it selfe,
So their pretended conveniency with nature was not only a discord with grace, but with nature it self,
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and that dedolencie or senselesnesse, whereof the Apostle speaketh, That they were past feeling. Papists also prejudge themselves greatly of this dwelling, and that both in generall and particular. In generall:
and that dedolencie or senselessness, whereof the Apostle speaks, That they were past feeling. Papists also prejudge themselves greatly of this Dwelling, and that both in general and particular. In general:
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Their Church will not reconcile with God: Their Church will not reconcile with God:
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When they were first challenged, they past two parts of their owne penance, contrition, and confession. For Hadrian. 6. professed his griefe for the abuses of the Church:
When they were First challenged, they passed two parts of their own penance, contrition, and Confessi. For Hadriani. 6. professed his grief for the Abuses of the Church:
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And he confessed they began at Rome.
And he confessed they began At Rome.
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He promised also reformation, (the third part of their penance,) but the world hath not seene it as yet:
He promised also Reformation, (the third part of their penance,) but the world hath not seen it as yet:
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But contrary, that whorish Church in the councell of Trent hath damned divine truths with Anathems,
But contrary, that whorish Church in the council of Trent hath damned divine truths with Anathems,
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and bound her selfe by oath to beleeve and maintaine their greatest heresies, and so hath sent word to God, that she will not returne to the husband of her youth.
and bound her self by oath to believe and maintain their greatest heresies, and so hath sent word to God, that she will not return to the husband of her youth.
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It is time for us to speake for reconciling with Rome, when Rome hath reconciled her selfe to God. It is time for us to speak for reconciling with Rome, when Room hath reconciled her self to God.
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In the particular they cut off their reconciliation, for Scripture placeth it in the bloud of Christ, but they take in the merits and satisfactions of men and Angels, which rather separateth, than reconcileth them to God.
In the particular they Cut off their reconciliation, for Scripture places it in the blood of christ, but they take in the merits and satisfactions of men and Angels, which rather separateth, than reconcileth them to God.
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And this habitation, or rest of securitie, they know not, but chuse rather to dwell in the doubtings of their owne heart,
And this habitation, or rest of security, they know not, but choose rather to dwell in the doubtings of their own heart,
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than with God, in the assurance of his protection.
than with God, in the assurance of his protection.
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Albeit they confesse that it is surest to put all their trust in the mercie of God,
Albeit they confess that it is Surest to put all their trust in the mercy of God,
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and merit of Christ, and that because of the uncertaintie of their owne merit, and perill of vaine glorie; and merit of christ, and that Because of the uncertainty of their own merit, and peril of vain glory;
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yet they will forsake that, that is most sure, and be tossed in their owne uncertainties, God raised up in the Councell of Trent one to plead openly for this truth, who affirmed, That this is sincere pietie,
yet they will forsake that, that is most sure, and be tossed in their own uncertainties, God raised up in the Council of Trent one to plead openly for this truth, who affirmed, That this is sincere piety,
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yea the ground of absolute obedience, if a man, abhorring from all vaine confidence of his owne worthinesse, depend wholly on the mercie of God, — And if he be perswaded that God is with him,
yea the ground of absolute Obedience, if a man, abhorring from all vain confidence of his own worthiness, depend wholly on the mercy of God, — And if he be persuaded that God is with him,
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as a mercifull Father, — and never suffer that perswasion to be shaken out of his minde. as a merciful Father, — and never suffer that persuasion to be shaken out of his mind.
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Our dutie then is, to seeke this habitation in God, what ever be our lot in the world;
Our duty then is, to seek this habitation in God, what ever be our lot in the world;
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for nothing can quiet the will of man but God.
for nothing can quiet the will of man but God.
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He hath prepared us Mansions: and to assure us thereof, hath promised to make us his mansions. He hath prepared us Mansions: and to assure us thereof, hath promised to make us his mansions.
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If he dwell in us, assuredly wee dwell in him. One made frequent meditation in the night, a token of this dwelling,
If he dwell in us, assuredly we dwell in him. One made frequent meditation in the night, a token of this Dwelling,
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but Christ giveth us a surer:
but christ gives us a Surer:
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If any man love mee, and keepe my Commandements, the Father and I will come and dwell with him. If any man love me, and keep my commandments, the Father and I will come and dwell with him.
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It is not his shadow will content us, nor his wings, nor his bosome, but his heart, where all our happinesse was bred:
It is not his shadow will content us, nor his wings, nor his bosom, but his heart, where all our happiness was bred:
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Wee will not be content with the dove, to be taken in the arke , except he take us in the affection that bred the covenant:
we will not be content with the dove, to be taken in the Ark, except he take us in the affection that bred the Covenant:
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Our superficiall thoughts of his love suffer not our hearts to warme in it;
Our superficial thoughts of his love suffer not our hearts to warm in it;
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it is neither the garment nor the skirt, but the heart that was pierced for us, that we should touch.
it is neither the garment nor the skirt, but the heart that was pierced for us, that we should touch.
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When God made the world, he stayed not till he came to man, and then came the sabbath, after which no day is numbred, to tell that man is for eternitie.
When God made the world, he stayed not till he Come to man, and then Come the Sabbath, After which no day is numbered, to tell that man is for eternity.
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This dwelling in God is our spirituall sabbathizing, the type of the eternall: wee prescribe no measure to God, but thirst the fulnesse;
This Dwelling in God is our spiritual sabbathizing, the type of the Eternal: we prescribe no measure to God, but thirst the fullness;
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but with the casting in of the bucket of our desires, let us cast in our heart also in the fountaine.
but with the casting in of the bucket of our Desires, let us cast in our heart also in the fountain.
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The outbreaking of the fountaine is according to our straitnesse, and not according to the fulnesse it selfe.
The outbreaking of the fountain is according to our straitness, and not according to the fullness it self.
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God hath made us to himselfe, and our heart is restlesse, till it rest on him: God hath made us to himself, and our heart is restless, till it rest on him:
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For if wee shall go through the world, wee shall not finde a sure place to our soule but in him:
For if we shall go through the world, we shall not find a sure place to our soul but in him:
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Things naturall are carried to their place by their weight: And the weight of our soule, is our love :
Things natural Are carried to their place by their weight: And the weight of our soul, is our love:
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Thereby we are carried whithersoever we go. And by the grace of God it is kindled in us, and carrieth us upward.
Thereby we Are carried whithersoever we go. And by the grace of God it is kindled in us, and Carrieth us upward.
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This is our rest and life, that cannot be troubled:
This is our rest and life, that cannot be troubled:
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For who so entereth in God, entreth in his masters joy, and shall be most happy in him, who is most happy.
For who so entereth in God, entereth in his Masters joy, and shall be most happy in him, who is most happy.
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Therefore O the vertue of our soule; enter in her, and fit her to thy selfe, that thou mayest possesse her.
Therefore Oh the virtue of our soul; enter in her, and fit her to thy self, that thou Mayest possess her.
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He who is come to this, is in his rest, and may justly say: Returne my soule to thy rest. He who is come to this, is in his rest, and may justly say: Return my soul to thy rest.
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SECTION V. Of the place. In the house of the Lord. Gods house is the schoole of happinesse. SECTION V. Of the place. In the house of the Lord. God's house is the school of happiness.
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WE have heard of the happie mans habitation.
WE have herd of the happy men habitation.
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Followeth the place, and it is Gods house. Not that he needeth a house, who is All, Follows the place, and it is God's house. Not that he needs a house, who is All,
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and filleth all, for the heaven is his throne, and the earth is his footstoole, what house can we build unto him? But he hath chosen Churches for his houses, that therein hee may deale with us in the matter of happinesse, and they are so called from his presence and delight. His presence, because as his providence is manifest every where in ruling the World in temporall things, he would also have some houses set apart for happinesse, and eternall salvation:
and fills all, for the heaven is his throne, and the earth is his footstool, what house can we built unto him? But he hath chosen Churches for his houses, that therein he may deal with us in the matter of happiness, and they Are so called from his presence and delight. His presence, Because as his providence is manifest every where in ruling the World in temporal things, he would also have Some houses Set apart for happiness, and Eternal salvation:
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So that albeit he be in every house, yet that his being in them may be called an absence, comparatively to his presence in the Church.
So that albeit he be in every house, yet that his being in them may be called an absence, comparatively to his presence in the Church.
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His delight also is great in Churches: This is my rest, here I delight to dwell.
His delight also is great in Churches: This is my rest, Here I delight to dwell.
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And to make it prove his house, he decoreth it with greater beautie than all the houses in the world:
And to make it prove his house, he decoreth it with greater beauty than all the houses in the world:
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which made David to choose the house of the Lord, though he had stately and royall palaces to dwell in,
which made David to choose the house of the Lord, though he had stately and royal palaces to dwell in,
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as we shal heare (God willing) hereafter;
as we shall hear (God willing) hereafter;
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for this cause one calleth him, an aspiring Lover of life eternall, who sought that one thing to dwell in the house of God.
for this cause one calls him, an aspiring Lover of life Eternal, who sought that one thing to dwell in the house of God.
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There are also other considerations of the Church mysticall, and individuall. Mysticall, is the Church of the Elect, to whom he imparteth this happinesse:
There Are also other considerations of the Church mystical, and Individu. Mystical, is the Church of the Elect, to whom he imparts this happiness:
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Individuall, to speak so, is every elect person, a lively member of the Church of the Elect,
Individu, to speak so, is every elect person, a lively member of the Church of the Elect,
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because they are the Temples of the holy Spirit. Hereof three things arise:
Because they Are the Temples of the holy Spirit. Hereof three things arise:
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First, Gods great mercie, who notwithstanding our grievous sinnes, hath erected his houses every where in the world for our happinesse.
First, God's great mercy, who notwithstanding our grievous Sins, hath erected his houses every where in the world for our happiness.
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Man could not ascend to God, therefore God came down to man, to deale with him openly in the matter of happinesse.
Man could not ascend to God, Therefore God Come down to man, to deal with him openly in the matter of happiness.
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When wee were cast out of Paradise, Sathan thought we should never be taken in favour againe,
When we were cast out of Paradise, Sathan Thought we should never be taken in favour again,
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but now he hath appointed millions of houses for reconciliation. And he hath appointed his houses eminently for Sathans more eminent confusion.
but now he hath appointed millions of houses for reconciliation. And he hath appointed his houses eminently for Satan's more eminent confusion.
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So Porphyre confessed it as from Apollo, that the divels abhorred the chief God, and that most in Churches, because there hee exposed them to mockerie.
So Porphyre confessed it as from Apollo, that the Devils abhorred the chief God, and that most in Churches, Because there he exposed them to mockery.
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For his house is his trysting place, wherein we deale with him about happinesse: It is also as a richly furnished shop, offered to those that have no money .
For his house is his trysting place, wherein we deal with him about happiness: It is also as a richly furnished shop, offered to those that have no money.
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It is like unto these wine-cellars , whereunto Christ taketh his spouse to fill her with spirituall consolations.
It is like unto these wine-cellars, whereunto christ Takes his spouse to fill her with spiritual consolations.
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Lastly, it is his open Schoole, wherein the doctrine of happinesse is plainly taught. He saw mankinde lye flat on the earth;
Lastly, it is his open School, wherein the Doctrine of happiness is plainly taught. He saw mankind lie flat on the earth;
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and though the Grecians seemed to lift mens minds to heavenly things, yet they erred worse than the former, in so far as errour is worse than simple ignorance, and made people erre by authority, who before erred only in simplicitie: for among them all, there was neither truth nor concord.
and though the Greeks seemed to lift men's minds to heavenly things, yet they erred Worse than the former, in so Far as error is Worse than simple ignorance, and made people err by Authority, who before erred only in simplicity: for among them all, there was neither truth nor concord.
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For this cause, sometimes Gods house is put for Christ, as he is opposed to the Philosophers, because in him only is happines to be found.
For this cause, sometime God's house is put for christ, as he is opposed to the Philosophers, Because in him only is happiness to be found.
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Therefore God pitying man, opened his schooles of the Church in the doctrine of happinesse:
Therefore God pitying man, opened his Schools of the Church in the Doctrine of happiness:
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and there is more of it in this one sentence, This is life eternall to know thee to be the only God,
and there is more of it in this one sentence, This is life Eternal to know thee to be the only God,
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and whom thou hast sent Iesus Christ; than in all the writs of Philosophers from the beginning.and whom thou hast sent Iesus christ; than in all the writs of Philosophers from the beginning.
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And God doth this in the sight of the World, because his works are good, and seeke the light.
And God does this in the sighed of the World, Because his works Are good, and seek the Light.
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Sathan stealeth away man in his works of darknesse; but he will have them publickly returning to honour him, and shame Sathan.
Sathan steals away man in his works of darkness; but he will have them publicly returning to honour him, and shame Sathan.
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Secondly, the happinesse of a Nation where God hath houses, Sion the perfection of beautie.
Secondly, the happiness of a nation where God hath houses, Sion the perfection of beauty.
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And more, Sion the joy of the whole earth, and the Citie of the great King.
And more, Sion the joy of the Whole earth, and the city of the great King.
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Many count his house a burden, and wrangle miserably in the provision of pastors, like the Gadarens, who thrust Christ away for their swine:
Many count his house a burden, and wrangle miserably in the provision of Pastors, like the Gadarenes, who thrust christ away for their Swine:
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or like the Polonians, who having embraced Christianitie, and finding the maintenance of it heavier than Paganisme, resolved to turne to Paganism again.
or like the Polonians, who having embraced Christianity, and finding the maintenance of it Heavier than Paganism, resolved to turn to Paganism again.
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However, it bideth sure, that Gods presence in a Land is their happinesse and glorie.
However, it bids sure, that God's presence in a Land is their happiness and glory.
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The world thinketh, that Monarchies are the glorie of a nation, but God gave more to the Jewes in the Temple and Synagogues,
The world Thinketh, that Monarchies Are the glory of a Nation, but God gave more to the Jews in the Temple and Synagogues,
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than to the Assyrians, Persians, Grecians, Romans in their flourishing Monarchies.
than to the Assyrians, Persians, Greeks, Romans in their flourishing Monarchies.
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He giveth to other nations without the Church, great naturall and politick gifts, but they are nothing to the sanctuarie.
He gives to other Nations without the Church, great natural and politic Gifts, but they Are nothing to the sanctuary.
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Albeit they excell the Sain•s in these common gifts, yet the spirituall gifts are infinitely better.
Albeit they excel the Sain•s in these Common Gifts, yet the spiritual Gifts Are infinitely better.
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For as the waxing power is stronger in plants than in beasts. because in them it is eminent, but in the other subject to the sensitive power:
For as the waxing power is Stronger in plants than in beasts. Because in them it is eminent, but in the other Subject to the sensitive power:
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and in beasts the sensitive power is stronger than in man, in whom it is subject to reason; so among men, they who have nothing but Nature, it is eminent in them, as in the own sphere.
and in beasts the sensitive power is Stronger than in man, in whom it is Subject to reason; so among men, they who have nothing but Nature, it is eminent in them, as in the own sphere.
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Without the Church many have excelled in common gifts for mankinds civill perfection, and because they had no other purpose to exercise their spirit.
Without the Church many have excelled in Common Gifts for mankinds civil perfection, and Because they had no other purpose to exercise their Spirit.
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But the Saints are taken up in things supernaturall, and so are weaker in the naturall.
But the Saints Are taken up in things supernatural, and so Are Weaker in the natural.
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And this is a fruit of Gods dwelling among them, when their soules runne out on things supernaturall, rather than naturall.
And this is a fruit of God's Dwelling among them, when their Souls run out on things supernatural, rather than natural.
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Thirdly, our duty in two things: First, that wee frequent the house of God in reverence:
Thirdly, our duty in two things: First, that we frequent the house of God in Reverence:
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for God is there in a singular maner, and our salvation and happinesse is proponed there. for God is there in a singular manner, and our salvation and happiness is proponed there.
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Therefore since he keepeth both time and place of trysting, let us not be so ingrate as not to meet with him.
Therefore since he Keepeth both time and place of trysting, let us not be so ingrate as not to meet with him.
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Many in opinion of greater spirituall profit in private, abstain from temples: but let them remember, that David was a Prophet, and laden with revelations:
Many in opinion of greater spiritual profit in private, abstain from Temples: but let them Remember, that David was a Prophet, and laden with revelations:
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yet in the statute times of worship, hee chose to bee in the Sanctuarie rather than in private.
yet in the statute times of worship, he chosen to be in the Sanctuary rather than in private.
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For albeit God bid us worship him privately, lest we be found hypocrites; yet he wil have us honour the publike meetings, because larger grace descendeth from God,
For albeit God bid us worship him privately, lest we be found Hypocrites; yet he will have us honour the public meetings, Because larger grace Descendeth from God,
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and more groans ascend to him.
and more groans ascend to him.
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Moreover, when we come to the sanctuarie, let us remember, that we are come to get happinesse, which is proponed there.
Moreover, when we come to the sanctuary, let us Remember, that we Are come to get happiness, which is proponed there.
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For, to passe by humanitie and ph•losophie (which treat not of happinesse) and come to the schooles of divinitie, Happinesse is not there so clearly proponed as in Churches.
For, to pass by humanity and ph•losophie (which Treat not of happiness) and come to the Schools of divinity, Happiness is not there so clearly proponed as in Churches.
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For there truth is almost lost by jangling: Happinesse is rather obscured than cleared, new questions augmented,
For there truth is almost lost by jangling: Happiness is rather obscured than cleared, new questions augmented,
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and all more for the glorie of the disputer, than edification of the hearer, but nothing of heart or conscience. But in the Churches, happines is clearly proponed.
and all more for the glory of the disputer, than edification of the hearer, but nothing of heart or conscience. But in the Churches, happiness is clearly proponed.
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Here a man shall bee convinced of his own miserie, he shall heare many are blessed whom the world count miserable for their crosses, Here a man shall be convinced of his own misery, he shall hear many Are blessed whom the world count miserable for their Crosses,
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and that many are miserable, whom they count happie for their prosperitie. and that many Are miserable, whom they count happy for their Prosperity.
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And that the best have need to look to the deceit of their heart, that they steale not Gods glorie, ascribing his gifts to them.
And that the best have need to look to the deceit of their heart, that they steal not God's glory, ascribing his Gifts to them.
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Churches are types of heaven, and of these two great places, God hath set the earth under our feet,
Churches Are types of heaven, and of these two great places, God hath Set the earth under our feet,
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and the heaven above our head; and given our bodie a straight stature, to tell we should tread on the earth, and aspire to heaven.
and the heaven above our head; and given our body a straight stature, to tell we should tread on the earth, and aspire to heaven.
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Next, that we try if we be the Temples of the holy Spirit: if we have the altar of a cleane heart, daily warmed with fire from above:
Next, that we try if we be the Temples of the holy Spirit: if we have the altar of a clean heart, daily warmed with fire from above:
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The daily offering of Repentance: The shining Candlestick of a pure conscience: The Shew-bread of sinceritie and truth, in obedience:
The daily offering of Repentance: The shining Candlestick of a pure conscience: The Shewbread of sincerity and truth, in Obedience:
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The altar of Incense, to praise God for his blessings we receive daily. God sought not sacrifices under the Law for themselves, but for the thing signified:
The altar of Incense, to praise God for his blessings we receive daily. God sought not Sacrifices under the Law for themselves, but for the thing signified:
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They represented Christ to us, and that wee should sacrifice our selves upon that great altar.
They represented christ to us, and that we should sacrifice our selves upon that great altar.
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If we be so, that unction dwelleth in us, he will reveale to us the chiefe good,
If we be so, that unction dwells in us, he will reveal to us the chief good,
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and apply our hearts to the love of it, that we may enjoy it:
and apply our hearts to the love of it, that we may enjoy it:
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Hee maketh us also conscious and sensible of this work, for he is an unction teaching,
He makes us also conscious and sensible of this work, for he is an unction teaching,
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and a seale confirming our union with the chiefe good.
and a seal confirming our Union with the chief good.
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This is a great happinesse, when the temples of the holy Ghost, and living members of Jesus Christ, come to the house of God, to seeke true happinesse, and obtaine it.
This is a great happiness, when the Temples of the holy Ghost, and living members of jesus christ, come to the house of God, to seek true happiness, and obtain it.
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Here is also a mutuall dwelling, when God & man dwelleth mutually in other. He prepareth us Mansions, when he prepareth us for these mansions: Here is also a mutual Dwelling, when God & man dwells mutually in other. He Prepareth us Mansions, when he Prepareth us for these mansions:
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His house is the godly, and then the place is prepared, when we live by Faith;
His house is the godly, and then the place is prepared, when we live by Faith;
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by beleaving wee desire him, that by our desire we may have him. The desire of our love to him, is the preparing of our Mansion. by believing we desire him, that by our desire we may have him. The desire of our love to him, is the preparing of our Mansion.
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So Lord prepare what thou preparest! So Lord prepare what thou preparest!
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thou preparest us to thee, and thee to us, because thou makest a place in us to thee,
thou preparest us to thee, and thee to us, Because thou Makest a place in us to thee,
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and thee to us, for thou hast said Abide in me, and I will abide in you. and thee to us, for thou hast said Abide in me, and I will abide in you.
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SECT. VI. The Time of learning Happinesse. All the dayes of my life.
SECT. VI. The Time of learning Happiness. All the days of my life.
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FOlloweth the Time, which is not a Day, nor a yeare, but all the Time of our life. This may seem too much:
Follows the Time, which is not a Day, nor a year, but all the Time of our life. This may seem too much:
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for neither God in the fourth Commandment craveth it, neither his royall affaires could permit it:
for neither God in the fourth Commandment craves it, neither his royal affairs could permit it:
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But this must bee exponed by the Prophets desire, flowing from his delight in the house of God, which was so great, that gladly he would have spent all his life in it.
But this must be Expound by the prophets desire, flowing from his delight in the house of God, which was so great, that gladly he would have spent all his life in it.
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And this desire is acceptable to God:
And this desire is acceptable to God:
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for, as the wicked are punished eternally albeit they sinne but temporally, because they sinne in their eternall, and because they never repent,
for, as the wicked Are punished eternally albeit they sin but temporally, Because they sin in their Eternal, and Because they never Repent,
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nor change, nor diminish their desire nor delight of sinning: Yea if they lived eternally here, they would sinne eternally:
nor change, nor diminish their desire nor delight of sinning: Yea if they lived eternally Here, they would sin eternally:
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So God respecteth the holy desires of the faithfull, for albeit they cannot bide continually in the temple, neither be ever exercised in holy things,
So God respecteth the holy Desires of the faithful, for albeit they cannot bide continually in the temple, neither be ever exercised in holy things,
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yet God accepteth their desire so, as though they remained in the Temple. Hereof we may gather the Saints Kalendar.
yet God Accepteth their desire so, as though they remained in the Temple. Hereof we may gather the Saints Calendar.
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We number times from the course of the Sunne, and thereby measure naturall and civill actions. We number times from the course of the Sun, and thereby measure natural and civil actions.
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But the godly reckon their Kalendar from the Sun of righteousnesse his aspect, and influence: this reckoning is for the new man, for he hath his spirituall being in Christ.
But the godly reckon their Calendar from the Sun of righteousness his aspect, and influence: this reckoning is for the new man, for he hath his spiritual being in christ.
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That I may be found in him. That I may be found in him.
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And his spirituall life; Henceforth I live not, but Christ liveth in me, and the life that I live, I live by the faith of the sonne of God;
And his spiritual life; Henceforth I live not, but christ lives in me, and the life that I live, I live by the faith of the son of God;
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so he hath his Sunne that measureth his time and seasons. For, the Lord is a Sunne and Shield.
so he hath his Sun that measureth his time and seasons. For, the Lord is a Sun and Shield.
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Yea, hee counteth these daies shorter than they are, and no time runneth to him so swiftly,
Yea, he counteth these days shorter than they Are, and no time Runneth to him so swiftly,
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as the time of Gods worship;
as the time of God's worship;
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for he is so affected with the sweetnesse of God, that hee is grieved that such sweet time doth so soone end.
for he is so affected with the sweetness of God, that he is grieved that such sweet time does so soon end.
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The Sabbath is both the sweetest and shortest day to him, so among hours is the houre of divine service;
The Sabbath is both the Sweetest and Shortest day to him, so among hours is the hour of divine service;
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but the profane count that a long time, Gods house is a prison to them, and his worship a torture.
but the profane count that a long time, God's house is a prison to them, and his worship a torture.
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This cleareth the contrary disposition of the godly and the wicked;
This cleareth the contrary disposition of the godly and the wicked;
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while they are in that same Church, in that same work of Gods worship, in that same houre. while they Are in that same Church, in that same work of God's worship, in that same hour.
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The godly rejoyce as in their own element worshipping God, and enjoying his presence .
The godly rejoice as in their own element worshipping God, and enjoying his presence.
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Some mocked the Jews for keeping the Sabbath, calling it a loss of the seventh part of their time:
some mocked the jews for keeping the Sabbath, calling it a loss of the seventh part of their time:
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But it was their best spent time, & sanctified all their other daies.
But it was their best spent time, & sanctified all their other days.
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Then their new man dealeth freely with God, and all the gifts of the spirit poure themselves out on him.
Then their new man deals freely with God, and all the Gifts of the Spirit pour themselves out on him.
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Then they feele the beginnings of life eternall, which maketh the time seeme shorter than it is indeed.
Then they feel the beginnings of life Eternal, which makes the time seem shorter than it is indeed.
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For the more wee enjoy a desired good, the more time we crave for that enjoying;
For the more we enjoy a desired good, the more time we crave for that enjoying;
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so that a long time seemeth short. And againe, when an hatefull ill sticketh to us, a short time seemeth long;
so that a long time seems short. And again, when an hateful ill sticketh to us, a short time seems long;
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hours are as dayes, dayes as moneths, and moneths as years. Hereof commeth the wearinesse of the profane, for the shortest houre of worship tormenteth them:
hours Are as days, days as months, and months as Years. Hereof comes the weariness of the profane, for the Shortest hour of worship torments them:
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Their fleshly passions are bound in stocks, they know not God, and the signes of his presence are terrible to them.
Their fleshly passion Are bound in stocks, they know not God, and the Signs of his presence Are terrible to them.
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And yet these same men count whole daies but short for their drunkennesse in tavernes;
And yet these same men count Whole days but short for their Drunkenness in taverns;
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and in brothels they joyne nights to daies, and daies to nights, as though all time were too short to measure out their vanitie.
and in brothels they join nights to days, and days to nights, as though all time were too short to measure out their vanity.
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But this will bee the end of all, when at death wee looke backe to our time, wee shall have most comfort of these dayes wee have spent in the Sanctuarie, in seeking happinesse,
But this will be the end of all, when At death we look back to our time, we shall have most Comfort of these days we have spent in the Sanctuary, in seeking happiness,
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and shall put these chiefly in our Almanack: for one day in thy house is better than a thousand elsewhere.
and shall put these chiefly in our Almanac: for one day in thy house is better than a thousand elsewhere.
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SECT. VII. The marrow of true happinesse. That I may see the beautie of the Lord.
SECT. VII. The marrow of true happiness. That I may see the beauty of the Lord.
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THis is the end why hee desireth to dwell in the Sanctuarie, and that is two-fold, in the fruition of Gods goodnesse, and continuance in that fruition;
THis is the end why he Desires to dwell in the Sanctuary, and that is twofold, in the fruition of God's Goodness, and Continuance in that fruition;
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wherein consisteth the happinesse he desireth. This fruition is to behold the beauty of the Lord:
wherein Consisteth the happiness he Desires. This fruition is to behold the beauty of the Lord:
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wherein are two things, the beautie it selfe, and beholding. For the knowledge of this beautie, we shall first remove two false Glosses, and then follow the truth.
wherein Are two things, the beauty it self, and beholding. For the knowledge of this beauty, we shall First remove two false Glosses, and then follow the truth.
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The first is of some Papists, who place this beautie in the stately and costly building of their Temple.
The First is of Some Papists, who place this beauty in the stately and costly building of their Temple.
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Herein they follow the Jewes, devoted to the externall showes, their religion is all for them;
Herein they follow the Jews, devoted to the external shows, their Religion is all for them;
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and seeing they cannot fill the hearts of people with the power of doctrine, they will fill their eyes with stately buildings, and pompous ceremonies.
and seeing they cannot fill the hearts of people with the power of Doctrine, they will fill their eyes with stately buildings, and pompous ceremonies.
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So their Cardinals advised Paul 3. that in the decay of their authoritie they would make the world admire them, by building and busking stately temples.
So their Cardinals advised Paul 3. that in the decay of their Authority they would make the world admire them, by building and busking stately Temples.
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The statelinesse of the temple of Jerusalem was extraordinary, both because it was in the time of a carnall service,
The stateliness of the temple of Jerusalem was extraordinary, both Because it was in the time of a carnal service,
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and a type of the Church under Christ, the beautie whereof was not in gold and silver (as Malachie expresseth) but in that the desire of all nations came therein.
and a type of the Church under christ, the beauty whereof was not in gold and silver (as Malachi Expresses) but in that the desire of all Nations Come therein.
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But some faile on the other extreme, and have no more care to the houses of God, than to common houses;
But Some fail on the other extreme, and have no more care to the houses of God, than to Common houses;
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yea, it may be seene, that many barns and stables are more stately in the Parish, than Gods house.
yea, it may be seen, that many Barns and stables Are more stately in the Parish, than God's house.
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This argueth a brutish mis-regard of God, and of his worship, which is justly fruitlesse in them.
This argue a brutish misregard of God, and of his worship, which is justly fruitless in them.
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Churches ought indeed to bee comely, as houses set apart to God.
Churches ought indeed to be comely, as houses Set apart to God.
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But that necessarie comelinesse is not this beautie of the Lord, that wee require, the beautie of houses is not in marble.
But that necessary comeliness is not this beauty of the Lord, that we require, the beauty of houses is not in Marble.
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The second is worse, and placeth this beautie in Images:
The second is Worse, and places this beauty in Images:
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So the Fathers of the second Nicene Councell (such a Councel, & such Fathers) thought them the beautie of the Sanctuarie. So the Father's of the second Nicene Council (such a Council, & such Father's) Thought them the beauty of the Sanctuary.
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But the Scripture calleth images abominations, and the shame of the Sanctuarie:
But the Scripture calls Images abominations, and the shame of the Sanctuary:
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And when the Jewes brought the Idols of Israel, and Thammuz, or Osiris the God of Egypt, in their temple. God departed from them.
And when the Jews brought the Idols of Israel, and Thammuz, or Osiris the God of Egypt, in their temple. God departed from them.
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When the Pagans charged the Christians of the first ages, that their Oratories had no images;
When the Pagans charged the Christians of the First ages, that their Oratories had no Images;
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Origen, and other Apologists, tooke with the challenge, and gave the reason, that God whom they worshipped, was invisible and infinite, and therefore,
Origen, and other Apologists, took with the challenge, and gave the reason, that God whom they worshipped, was invisible and infinite, and Therefore,
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neither could nor would be represented by images.
neither could nor would be represented by Images.
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From the Apostles time till images were brought in the Church, there was a sufficient body of doctrine,
From the Apostles time till Images were brought in the Church, there was a sufficient body of Doctrine,
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though with some declination, but after that, the Cleargy turned more blockish and ignorant than images.
though with Some declination, but After that, the Clergy turned more blockish and ignorant than Images.
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Let them be called the bookes of the Laicks, but such as turne the Laicks in stockes and stones,
Let them be called the books of the Laics, but such as turn the Laics in stocks and stones,
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because they are the teachers of lies and vanities , for they leave their mindes in as base estimation of the thing they represent, as of themselves.
Because they Are the Teachers of lies and vanities, for they leave their minds in as base estimation of the thing they represent, as of themselves.
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The beautie of the Lord in the Sanctuarie, is to be taken first, of God himselfe,
The beauty of the Lord in the Sanctuary, is to be taken First, of God himself,
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and then of his worke with his people.
and then of his work with his people.
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God is the beautie of beauties, and all these things, which we call beautifull, excellent, glorious, perfect, &c. in the creatures are but names and shadowes of the truth of these things that are in him.
God is the beauty of beauty's, and all these things, which we call beautiful, excellent, glorious, perfect, etc. in the creatures Are but names and shadows of the truth of these things that Are in him.
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He alone is being without beginning, and giveth being to all, and sustaineth them in that being:
He alone is being without beginning, and gives being to all, and sustaineth them in that being:
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He is life it selfe without inliving, and yet quickening and inliving all:
He is life it self without inliving, and yet quickening and inliving all:
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What ever wee consider to be excellent, as wisedome, puritie, goodnesse, power, &c. are all in him primely, perfectly,
What ever we Consider to be excellent, as Wisdom, purity, Goodness, power, etc. Are all in him primely, perfectly,
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and unitely, howsoever to our mindes and experience, they be diverse:
and unitedly, howsoever to our minds and experience, they be diverse:
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He is great without quantitie, good without qualitie ▪ Every where, but included in no place, without localitie, and yet excluded no place.
He is great without quantity, good without quality ▪ Every where, but included in no place, without locality, and yet excluded no place.
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A fountaine without a veine, but running out in a continuall source;
A fountain without a vein, but running out in a continual source;
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communicating substance, life, induements, of both to all creatures, in such plenty, as proveth his riches;
communicating substance, life, enduements, of both to all creatures, in such plenty, as Proves his riches;
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and in such diversitie, to make up the beautie of the creature, that hee the Authour thereof may be seene most bountifull:
and in such diversity, to make up the beauty of the creature, that he the Author thereof may be seen most bountiful:
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How beautifull is that Unitie in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity! The Father begetting, the Sonne begotten, and the holy Spirit proceeding from both;
How beautiful is that Unity in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity! The Father begetting, the Son begotten, and the holy Spirit proceeding from both;
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the Father the beginning, working all in the Sonne, and that by the holy Spirit: a mysterie to be adored, but not searched;
the Father the beginning, working all in the Son, and that by the holy Spirit: a mystery to be adored, but not searched;
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beleeved by faith, but not discussed by reason. Herein Christ Jesus the fairest among men, is to be considered;
believed by faith, but not discussed by reason. Herein christ jesus the Fairest among men, is to be considered;
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in whom the Church taketh boldnesse to seeke her happinesse with God:
in whom the Church Takes boldness to seek her happiness with God:
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he is that eternall Sonne, of the eternall Father, and came downe full of grace and truth to save us:
he is that Eternal Son, of the Eternal Father, and Come down full of grace and truth to save us:
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As God he is equall with the Father and the Spirit; As man he is most beautifull of all creatures.
As God he is equal with the Father and the Spirit; As man he is most beautiful of all creatures.
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In him dwelleth all fulnesse, even the fulnesse of the Godhead bodily: In him dwells all fullness, even the fullness of the Godhead bodily:
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and because of the personall union, his humane nature exalted above all principalities and powers, is adored by them.
and Because of the personal Union, his humane nature exalted above all principalities and Powers, is adored by them.
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He is most beautifull, because of wisedome in preaching: righteousnesse in remission of sinnes: Sanctification in conversing with sinners: Redemption in suffering for sinners. He is most beautiful, Because of Wisdom in preaching: righteousness in remission of Sins: Sanctification in conversing with Sinners: Redemption in suffering for Sinners.
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And because through him only we take boldnesse to approch to God:
And Because through him only we take boldness to approach to God:
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for who durst commit himselfe to so great a Majestie without his mediation? But while we speake of him we faile; and suffice not.
for who durst commit himself to so great a Majesty without his mediation? But while we speak of him we fail; and suffice not.
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But most of all he is the beautie of beauties, if wee consider him in his passion: For though the world contemne him in that state,
But most of all he is the beauty of beauty's, if we Consider him in his passion: For though the world contemn him in that state,
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yet he is our delight, because he suffered these things for us.
yet he is our delight, Because he suffered these things for us.
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This then is the first thing that we should doe, when wee enter into the Sanctuarie, to take up with the light of a purified minde this glorious God,
This then is the First thing that we should do, when we enter into the Sanctuary, to take up with the Light of a purified mind this glorious God,
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as the prime beautie of the Sanctuarie, and the only object of our religious worship, wherein true Christians excell all other people, who worship not this true God.
as the prime beauty of the Sanctuary, and the only Object of our religious worship, wherein true Christians excel all other people, who worship not this true God.
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Religious worship in the Sanctuarie, is the greatest worke we act in this life, because we seeke happinesse in the union with that we worship;
Religious worship in the Sanctuary, is the greatest work we act in this life, Because we seek happiness in the Union with that we worship;
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For therein three things go together:
For therein three things go together:
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First our highest estimation of it, as chiefe good in it selfe, and so communicative of that goodnesse to our happinesse.
First our highest estimation of it, as chief good in it self, and so communicative of that Goodness to our happiness.
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Next our highest affection, loving it above all: And these are the two maine parts of inward worship.
Next our highest affection, loving it above all: And these Are the two main parts of inward worship.
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The third is a religious reverence, arising of them, manifesting it selfe in the acts of outward worship, to pray to him, and praise him.
The third is a religious Reverence, arising of them, manifesting it self in the acts of outward worship, to pray to him, and praise him.
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According to the object wee worship, so is our fruit:
According to the Object we worship, so is our fruit:
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For if wee worship the true God alone, then wee come to happinesse, both because our estimation, affection, and reverence are right placed.
For if we worship the true God alone, then we come to happiness, both Because our estimation, affection, and Reverence Are right placed.
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And more, because thereby he communicateth himselfe to us, even to our conformitie with him:
And more, Because thereby he Communicateth himself to us, even to our conformity with him:
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for our due estimation of him is our excellencie, that maketh us misprise all things beside, and seeke him alone.
for our due estimation of him is our excellency, that makes us misprise all things beside, and seek him alone.
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Our due affection to him, is our union with him, and a partaking of his divine nature;
Our due affection to him, is our Union with him, and a partaking of his divine nature;
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in that we loath all things beside, and adhere to him as our only happinesse.
in that we loath all things beside, and adhere to him as our only happiness.
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Thirdly, our religious reverence holdeth him ever in our eye, as the paterne, to the which wee conforme our selves.
Thirdly, our religious Reverence holds him ever in our eye, as the pattern, to the which we conform our selves.
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So thereby undoubtedly wee attaine true happinesse: But if wee worship any thing beside, we make our selves more and more miserable;
So thereby undoubtedly we attain true happiness: But if we worship any thing beside, we make our selves more and more miserable;
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Though wee should worship Angels and Martyrs, neither can they communicate goodnesse to make us happy;
Though we should worship Angels and Martyrs, neither can they communicate Goodness to make us happy;
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and their worship is impious, and idolatrous, and separateth us from God.
and their worship is impious, and idolatrous, and separateth us from God.
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The pretended cause, why Julian forbad Christians children the use of secular learning, was, lest they being armed therewith, might more dextrously refute the Pagans:
The pretended cause, why Julian forbade Christians children the use of secular learning, was, lest they being armed therewith, might more dextrously refute the Pagans:
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But the secret cause was, lest by reading the fables and histories of the Gods, they should finde just matter of mocking and insulting over them;
But the secret cause was, lest by reading the fables and histories of the God's, they should find just matter of mocking and insulting over them;
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As the old Senat burnt Numaes books, because they expressed the secrets of their religion. As the old Senate burned Numa books, Because they expressed the secrets of their Religion.
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For their owne histories maketh them the worst men of their time, yea monsters rather than men,
For their own histories makes them the worst men of their time, yea monsters rather than men,
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and yet after their death, the world seeking a colour to their owne wickednesse, made them gods;
and yet After their death, the world seeking a colour to their own wickedness, made them God's;
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And the devils (the promoters of their worship, for their owne behoofe) made the world thinke that adulterie, murther, drunkennesse,
And the Devils (the promoters of their worship, for their own behoof) made the world think that adultery, murder, Drunkenness,
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and such were good service to them.
and such were good service to them.
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If Iupiter, Mars, Apollo, Bacchus, were now living, as they were at their best in their life time, they would be abhorred as pests,
If Iupiter, Mars, Apollo, Bacchus, were now living, as they were At their best in their life time, they would be abhorred as pests,
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and cast out of the common-wealth.
and cast out of the commonwealth.
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This then is our happinesse, that wee worship that God alone who made the heaven and the earth;
This then is our happiness, that we worship that God alone who made the heaven and the earth;
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and finding him, that all the parts of religious worship begin in him, continue, and abide in him.
and finding him, that all the parts of religious worship begin in him, continue, and abide in him.
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Secondly, the beautie of God in the Sanctuarie is in his working with his people for happinesse; which wee consider in three:
Secondly, the beauty of God in the Sanctuary is in his working with his people for happiness; which we Consider in three:
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First, as it proceedeth from him. Secondly, the worke of his grace in the people meeting him.
First, as it Proceedeth from him. Secondly, the work of his grace in the people meeting him.
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Thirdly, the worke of pastours betwixt both. Gods worke toward his people, goeth in foure: First, his offering of happinesse. Secondly, his exacting of service.
Thirdly, the work of Pastors betwixt both. God's work towards his people, Goes in foure: First, his offering of happiness. Secondly, his exacting of service.
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Thirdly, his conferring, or giving the grace, that he offereth to them. Fourthly, his accepting of his worke in them, as if it were theirs only.
Thirdly, his conferring, or giving the grace, that he Offereth to them. Fourthly, his accepting of his work in them, as if it were theirs only.
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The first is his offer of salvation and happinesse:
The First is his offer of salvation and happiness:
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At the first it is thought, that wee come to offer to him, but indeed he bringeth us to his house to offer to us: Here a great change; At the First it is Thought, that we come to offer to him, but indeed he brings us to his house to offer to us: Here a great change;
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God whome wee have made our enemie, is our best friend: Our Iudge, who may plague us for our sinne, turneth our repledger, by his mercy rescuing us from Justice.
God whom we have made our enemy, is our best friend: Our Judge, who may plague us for our sin, turns our repledger, by his mercy rescuing us from justice.
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Our Creditour turneth our Pardoner; and while hee might powre out all his wrath upon us, he is to reconcile us to him:
Our Creditor turns our Pardoner; and while he might pour out all his wrath upon us, he is to reconcile us to him:
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And under this name our reconciliation goeth, because he worketh the worke, whereof wee are at first both ignorant and uncapable:
And under this name our reconciliation Goes, Because he works the work, whereof we Are At First both ignorant and uncapable:
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So in Scripture every where he calleth on us: Come let us count together. Come to mee yee that are wearie, and laden, and I will ease you.
So in Scripture every where he calls on us: Come let us count together. Come to me ye that Are weary, and laden, and I will ease you.
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Next in the Sanctuarie he exacteth service of us, and that for our owne good only;
Next in the Sanctuary he exacteth service of us, and that for our own good only;
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that seeing he is applying to us his happinesse purchased by his Son, he craved of us preparations and dispositions to receive it.
that seeing he is applying to us his happiness purchased by his Son, he craved of us preparations and dispositions to receive it.
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So he craveth that wee lay up his word in our heart; That wee repent our sinne unfainedly; that we beleeve in him;
So he craves that we lay up his word in our heart; That we Repent our sin unfeignedly; that we believe in him;
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that wee love him with all our heart, and all our soule, and that we honour him in keeping his Commandements:
that we love him with all our heart, and all our soul, and that we honour him in keeping his commandments:
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for even while he promiseth to ease us of our owne yoake, he biddeth us take his yoake upon us;
for even while he promises to ease us of our own yoke, he bids us take his yoke upon us;
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That we pray to him for blessings wee have need of, and that wee praise him for every blessing we receive.
That we pray to him for blessings we have need of, and that we praise him for every blessing we receive.
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For God commandeth no man any thing for his owne profit, but for his profit whom he commandeth: For God commands no man any thing for his own profit, but for his profit whom he commands:
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And all the businesse of our sacrifice under the Gospell is not for him, but for our more profitable exercise in piety.
And all the business of our sacrifice under the Gospel is not for him, but for our more profitable exercise in piety.
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Thirdly, he conferreth upon us, and giveth the things that he both offereth and exacteth;
Thirdly, he conferreth upon us, and gives the things that he both Offereth and exacteth;
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so hee worketh faith in us, opening our hearts, as hee did the heart of Lydia: and while he biddeth us, Come to his Sonne, he draweth us to him, both by alluring us with his excellencie,
so he works faith in us, opening our hearts, as he did the heart of Lydia: and while he bids us, Come to his Son, he draws us to him, both by alluring us with his excellency,
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and bowing of our wils to him:
and bowing of our wills to him:
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He craveth of us, that we understand his word, and giveth us hearts to understand it,
He craves of us, that we understand his word, and gives us hearts to understand it,
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when he circumciseth our eare and heart, and writeth his Law therein. As he commandeth, that we love him with all our heart;
when he Circumciseth our ear and heart, and Writeth his Law therein. As he commands, that we love him with all our heart;
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so he sheddeth abroad his love in our heart, making all our heart powre it selfe out on him.
so he sheds abroad his love in our heart, making all our heart pour it self out on him.
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As he craveth obedience of us, so he giveth the spirit of obedience, putting his feare in our heart, and causing us to walke in his Law.
As he craves Obedience of us, so he gives the Spirit of Obedience, putting his Fear in our heart, and causing us to walk in his Law.
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His craving or exacting is not Legall, but Evangelick; for the legall is, Doe, and thou shalt live;
His craving or exacting is not Legal, but Evangelic; for the Legal is, Do, and thou shalt live;
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and yet gave no helpe to doe the thing that was commanded;
and yet gave no help to do the thing that was commanded;
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but the Evangelick exacting giveth us power to doe the thing that it commandeth, giving us to know, to will, and to doe.
but the Evangelic exacting gives us power to do the thing that it commands, giving us to know, to will, and to do.
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And their obedience differeth as well as the exaction;
And their Obedience differeth as well as the exaction;
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for the legall obedience was to righteousnesse and salvation, (if they could attaine it,) but the Evangelick obedience is for gratitude and thankfulnesse to God,
for the Legal Obedience was to righteousness and salvation, (if they could attain it,) but the Evangelic Obedience is for gratitude and thankfulness to God,
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for that happinesse, which hee hath both purchased, and applies to them freely. Fourthly, as a gracious Acceptor, of that wee are able to doe by his grace; which goeth in two:
for that happiness, which he hath both purchased, and Applies to them freely. Fourthly, as a gracious Acceptor, of that we Are able to do by his grace; which Goes in two:
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First, though it be his, he counteth it ours;
First, though it be his, he counteth it ours;
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for wee are not able of our selves, as of our selves to thinke any good,
for we Are not able of our selves, as of our selves to think any good,
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but all our sufficiencie is of him. but all our sufficiency is of him.
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He giveth us the habite of faith, of repentance, and bringeth their acts out of them.
He gives us the habit of faith, of Repentance, and brings their acts out of them.
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And though formally, beleeving, repenting, &c. be our worke, because our wils, moved by grace, doe move themselves,
And though formally, believing, repenting, etc. be our work, Because our wills, moved by grace, do move themselves,
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and so specifieth the acts of these habits, yet the power and furniture whereby wee beleeve is of God.
and so specifieth the acts of these habits, yet the power and furniture whereby we believe is of God.
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Next, these spirituall acts being pure as they come of him, yet they have some blemish in them, because of our corruption:
Next, these spiritual acts being pure as they come of him, yet they have Some blemish in them, Because of our corruption:
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as water from a pure fountaine doeth taste of the brasen or myrie channell, through which it runneth;
as water from a pure fountain doth taste of the brazen or miry channel, through which it Runneth;
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For our very righteousnesse is as a filthy clout : For woe to the life (otherwise commendable) if it be judged without mercie :
For our very righteousness is as a filthy clout: For woe to the life (otherwise commendable) if it be judged without mercy:
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Yet he winketh at these blemishes, and taketh our service as perfect.
Yet he winketh At these blemishes, and Takes our service as perfect.
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He taketh a weake faith, like a Graine of mustard-seed, as though it were a Cedar:
He Takes a weak faith, like a Grain of Mustard seed, as though it were a Cedar:
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Our will for deed; Our purposes for performances; Our very desires of grace for grace, and for a sufficient preparation to fill us with grace; yea,
Our will for deed; Our Purposes for performances; Our very Desires of grace for grace, and for a sufficient preparation to fill us with grace; yea,
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and the desire of a desire is as welcome to him, as though it were a greater degree:
and the desire of a desire is as welcome to him, as though it were a greater degree:
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We would not take so little of our neighbour, no not of our selves, as he taketh of us:
We would not take so little of our neighbour, no not of our selves, as he Takes of us:
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yea, ofttimes we are most acceptable to him, when wee are least content with our selves.
yea, ofttimes we Are most acceptable to him, when we Are least content with our selves.
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The people a part of this beautie. SEcondly, this beautie is in respect of the people;
The people a part of this beauty. SEcondly, this beauty is in respect of the people;
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and that either in themselves, or in their worke. In themselves they are the Lords choice and portion:
and that either in themselves, or in their work. In themselves they Are the lords choice and portion:
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They have a spirituall and inward beautie in the image of God by regeneration; and their love to God maketh them beautifull.
They have a spiritual and inward beauty in the image of God by regeneration; and their love to God makes them beautiful.
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The love of no other beautifull thing can change us into it; but the love of God maketh us beautifull like him: The love of no other beautiful thing can change us into it; but the love of God makes us beautiful like him:
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For by loving him, who is ever beautifull, we become beautifull; For by loving him, who is ever beautiful, we become beautiful;
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and how much that love groweth in us, so much groweth that beautie, because that love is the beautie of the soule. and how much that love grows in us, so much grows that beauty, Because that love is the beauty of the soul.
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The people in their work are beautifull, when they flow to the Sanctuarie: I rejoyced when they said, Wee will go unto the house of the Lord:
The people in their work Are beautiful, when they flow to the Sanctuary: I rejoiced when they said, we will go unto the house of the Lord:
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They are like the chickens gathered under the hens wings:
They Are like the chickens gathered under the hens wings:
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in that dispensation of grace to be warmed with the heat of that same love of God, that hath elected them.
in that Dispensation of grace to be warmed with the heat of that same love of God, that hath elected them.
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It is like the Angels moving of the waters of that poole; but with this difference, that there only one was healed;
It is like the Angels moving of the waters of that pool; but with this difference, that there only one was healed;
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but here all are healed who can by faith but touch the hem of his garment.
but Here all Are healed who can by faith but touch the hem of his garment.
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Or it is rather like the spirit moving upon the waters in the creation:
Or it is rather like the Spirit moving upon the waters in the creation:
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Because the holy Spirit, working mightily upon the hearts of the godly, produceth such motions and affections, as he thinketh good.
Because the holy Spirit, working mightily upon the hearts of the godly, Produceth such motions and affections, as he Thinketh good.
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And in a word, it is like innumerable empty vessels, set about an overrunning fountaine;
And in a word, it is like innumerable empty vessels, Set about an overrunning fountain;
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so godly soules compassing God in the Sanctuarie, are sensible of their owne wants, and desirous of God his supply:
so godly Souls compassing God in the Sanctuary, Are sensible of their own Wants, and desirous of God his supply:
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And he in the riches of his grace, furnisheth to every one as they have need.
And he in the riches of his grace, furnisheth to every one as they have need.
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In the Gospell sometimes a leper, craved to be cleansed: Sometimes a blind man, to receave his sight:
In the Gospel sometime a leper, craved to be cleansed: Sometime a blind man, to receive his sighed:
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Sometimes a deaf man, to get his hearing, &c. But in the sanctuarie all these are spiritually;
Sometime a deaf man, to get his hearing, etc. But in the sanctuary all these Are spiritually;
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for therein some are blinde in ignorance; some are lepers in naturall corruption; others are deaf, and cannot heare God: for therein Some Are blind in ignorance; Some Are lepers in natural corruption; Others Are deaf, and cannot hear God:
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Others are lame, and cannot walk in the wayes of God:
Others Are lame, and cannot walk in the ways of God:
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yea and more, there is not one soule, who hath not all these spirituall diseases by nature,
yea and more, there is not one soul, who hath not all these spiritual diseases by nature,
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and Christ in his owne time healeth them by parts.
and christ in his own time heals them by parts.
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In this beautie, the diversitie of peoples disposition, and God his operation are to be considered:
In this beauty, the diversity of peoples disposition, and God his operation Are to be considered:
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For as many men and women, as many severall dispositions, and God answerably worketh on them all:
For as many men and women, as many several dispositions, and God answerably works on them all:
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His word is the extract of his infinit wisedome, so accommodat to man, that it both informeth his minde with light,
His word is the extract of his infinite Wisdom, so ACcommodate to man, that it both Informeth his mind with Light,
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and stampeth his heart with a divine power; So it hath a varietie of that stamping, according to the disposition of the hearer:
and stampeth his heart with a divine power; So it hath a variety of that stamping, according to the disposition of the hearer:
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Some that are guilty of great sinnes, and yet senselesse, it will waken and pierce them,
some that Are guilty of great Sins, and yet senseless, it will waken and pierce them,
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and make them cry, Men and brethren what shall we doe? Some againe are wounded with conscience of sinne,
and make them cry, Men and brothers what shall we do? some again Are wounded with conscience of sin,
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and feare of Gods wrath, but they shall heare:
and Fear of God's wrath, but they shall hear:
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At what time ever a sinner repenteth, I will pardon him, and the conscience of his faith beleeving in Christ, At what time ever a sinner Repenteth, I will pardon him, and the conscience of his faith believing in christ,
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and repenting sinne, shall be followed with this sweet whispering of his spirit, Sonne be of good comfort, thy sinnes are forgiven thee.
and repenting sin, shall be followed with this sweet whispering of his Spirit, Son be of good Comfort, thy Sins Are forgiven thee.
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A contrite heart is a pleasant spectacle to God, when it is brayed in the mortar of conscience.
A contrite heart is a pleasant spectacle to God, when it is brayed in the mortar of conscience.
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Some againe borne downe with heavie affliction, and in feare that they be rejected of God, because they are daily afflicted;
some again born down with heavy affliction, and in Fear that they be rejected of God, Because they Are daily afflicted;
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their wearie hearts shall heare this word in due season, That whom I love I chasten,
their weary hearts shall hear this word in due season, That whom I love I chasten,
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and the only way to follow him, is to take up our crosse daily, and that affliction is our best lot,
and the only Way to follow him, is to take up our cross daily, and that affliction is our best lot,
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because it telleth us we are not bastards , but children, and that it is a part of our conformity with Christ here, and a pledge that we shall be like him in glorie. Because it Telleth us we Are not bastards, but children, and that it is a part of our conformity with christ Here, and a pledge that we shall be like him in glory.
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Moreover that same variety will be found in one godly soule at one time; for being in the hand of God, it is like soft waxe for the stamp,
Moreover that same variety will be found in one godly soul At one time; for being in the hand of God, it is like soft wax for the stamp,
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and as the points of doctrine go along is answerably moved, so that in one Sermon it will finde downe-cast and raising up, griefe and comfort, and be sensible of all these changes of operation.
and as the points of Doctrine go along is answerably moved, so that in one Sermon it will find downcast and raising up, grief and Comfort, and be sensible of all these changes of operation.
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This beautie is inward, seene of God, and felt of them that have it; yet so, that outwardly it will appeare: This beauty is inward, seen of God, and felt of them that have it; yet so, that outwardly it will appear:
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For there is such harmonie betweene the heart and face, as scarcely can any affection be in the heart, that appeareth not some way in the countenance;
For there is such harmony between the heart and face, as scarcely can any affection be in the heart, that appears not Some Way in the countenance;
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which as it ought to be expressed with modestie, so should it be exponed of other in charitie.
which as it ought to be expressed with modesty, so should it be Expound of other in charity.
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Sometimes the heart will be so moved when Gods hand toucheth it, that it cannot containe it selfe,
Sometime the heart will be so moved when God's hand touches it, that it cannot contain it self,
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but will breake forth into teares of sorrow and joy; but prudence commandeth us to convoy these things in publick, as modestly as we can:
but will break forth into tears of sorrow and joy; but prudence commands us to convoy these things in public, as modestly as we can:
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Our chambers, or the fields, are more convenient places for the full uttering of these affections;
Our chambers, or the fields, Are more convenient places for the full uttering of these affections;
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for there we may use gestures of body, speeches, &c. which we cannot before man:
for there we may use gestures of body, Speeches, etc. which we cannot before man:
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for even the most sincere affection any wayes uttered, will finde such uncharitable censure, as Hannahs teares found at the hand of Eli. Therefore in publicke, the expressions of our affections must be moderat;
for even the most sincere affection any ways uttered, will find such uncharitable censure, as Hannahs tears found At the hand of Eli. Therefore in public, the expressions of our affections must be moderate;
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our teares that would burst out, must be turned into groanes; and these groanes must be suppressed, and turned into ejaculations;
our tears that would burst out, must be turned into groans; and these groans must be suppressed, and turned into ejaculations;
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and these brought to a soul-speech with God, admiring our vilenesse, and his goodnesse, that taketh such paines on us:
and these brought to a soul-speech with God, admiring our vileness, and his Goodness, that Takes such pains on us:
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Praising him where we finde his grace hath kept us in obedience, resolving, promising, and vowing better obedience in time to come:
Praising him where we find his grace hath kept us in Obedience, resolving, promising, and vowing better Obedience in time to come:
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That is the joy of our heart, when as it can poure out it selfe wholly on God in spirituall affections.
That is the joy of our heart, when as it can pour out it self wholly on God in spiritual affections.
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Affection hath the own voice, whereby it is known of God: Sometimes it requireth no other expression, but is content with sighs;
Affection hath the own voice, whereby it is known of God: Sometime it requires no other expression, but is content with sighs;
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and these sighs will breake out, not only when we will, but also when we know not.
and these sighs will break out, not only when we will, but also when we know not.
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What more pleasant thing than to see Gods people taught of him: All hearers are not taught of God, but only such as the unction teacheth.
What more pleasant thing than to see God's people taught of him: All hearers Are not taught of God, but only such as the unction Teaches.
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He speaketh to the renewed eare and heart , and the soft heart is only sensible of his working,
He speaks to the renewed ear and heart, and the soft heart is only sensible of his working,
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and giveth him the Echo of his voice.
and gives him the Echo of his voice.
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When thou saidst, Seek ye my face, my heart answered, Thy face, Lord, will I seek.
When thou Said, Seek you my face, my heart answered, Thy face, Lord, will I seek.
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If he speak of sinne, it groaneth under guiltinesse, or praiseth him, if it be free.
If he speak of sin, it Groaneth under guiltiness, or Praiseth him, if it be free.
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If hee speake of wrath, it trembleth, and prayeth for averting. If hee command, it prayeth for grace to obey.
If he speak of wrath, it Trembleth, and Prayeth for averting. If he command, it Prayeth for grace to obey.
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And as clean paper taketh the stamp of everie type, so the soft heart is stamped with all his word, this is the writing of the Law in our heart.
And as clean paper Takes the stamp of every type, so the soft heart is stamped with all his word, this is the writing of the Law in our heart.
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The pen is his effectuall power; the ink his unction; the letters are Gods properties, stamped on the powers of our soule; the words are infused habits;
The pen is his effectual power; the ink his unction; the letters Are God's properties, stamped on the Powers of our soul; the words Are infused habits;
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the lines are the lineaments of his image in righteousnesse and holinesse.
the lines Are the lineaments of his image in righteousness and holiness.
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This is to heare to our happinesse ▪ when we heare in our heart, and there remaineth no more doubting. This is to hear to our happiness ▪ when we hear in our heart, and there remains no more doubting.
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But oft times we know not what Christ speaketh, because we feele not what he feeleth. But oft times we know not what christ speaks, Because we feel not what he feeleth.
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If any thinke this beauty to bee marred, because therein possibly are Hypocrites and Atheists, &c. I answer, that as there is a beautie of the universe which is not destroyed,
If any think this beauty to be marred, Because therein possibly Are Hypocrites and Atheists, etc. I answer, that as there is a beauty of the universe which is not destroyed,
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but decored by some naughtie things: but decored by Some naughty things:
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for ill vices argue a good nature wherin they are, & manifest good things to be better by their comparison. for ill vices argue a good nature wherein they Are, & manifest good things to be better by their comparison.
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By some things perfect, and some things imperfect, the universe is perfect. By Some things perfect, and Some things imperfect, the universe is perfect.
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God seeth them as blots in the Sanctuarie, without prejudice of the godly, who are his delight. How Pastors are this beautie.
God sees them as blots in the Sanctuary, without prejudice of the godly, who Are his delight. How Pastors Are this beauty.
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THe beautie of the sanctuarie in respect of Pastors is, in their calling and work. Their calling is to stand betwixt God and man: They are Gods mouth to the people in doctrine,
THe beauty of the sanctuary in respect of Pastors is, in their calling and work. Their calling is to stand betwixt God and man: They Are God's Mouth to the people in Doctrine,
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and the peoples mouth to him in prayer and praise.
and the peoples Mouth to him in prayer and praise.
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This is the onely calling that teacheth man true happinesse, that openeth the heaven, and leadeth him to it.
This is the only calling that Teaches man true happiness, that Openeth the heaven, and leads him to it.
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All the body of the heavens is pure, yet the stars are most pure parts, receiving light from the sunne,
All the body of the heavens is pure, yet the Stars Are most pure parts, receiving Light from the sun,
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and rendring it to the world: So are Pastors among men, the light of the world, starres receiving light from God, and rendring it to others:
and rendering it to the world: So Are Pastors among men, the Light of the world, Stars receiving Light from God, and rendering it to Others:
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They are as one of a thousand, to declare to man the righteousnes of God; and their very feet are beautifull, because they bring good tidings to the world:
They Are as one of a thousand, to declare to man the righteousness of God; and their very feet Are beautiful, Because they bring good tidings to the world:
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God sendeth them not of indigence, but indulgence , as a more fit way to teach man, God sends them not of indigence, but indulgence, as a more fit Way to teach man,
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than either by himselfe, or by Angels:
than either by himself, or by Angels:
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for man can peaceably receive instruction of man, but the glorie of God, or of Angels, would overwhelme us.
for man can peaceably receive instruction of man, but the glory of God, or of Angels, would overwhelm us.
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It is likewise mans triall, and the commendation of his Faith;
It is likewise men trial, and the commendation of his Faith;
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for if we were taught onely by God immediately, and not of man, there were no proofe of our obedience to Gods ordinance.
for if we were taught only by God immediately, and not of man, there were no proof of our Obedience to God's Ordinance.
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Pastors then are a part of this beautie, when they stand between God, who heareth the prayer, and inhabiteth the praise of Israel, and are remembrancers to both.
Pastors then Are a part of this beauty, when they stand between God, who hears the prayer, and Inhabiteth the praise of Israel, and Are remembrancers to both.
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The beautie in respect of their work, is as the mouth of God to the people, and their mouth to him:
The beauty in respect of their work, is as the Mouth of God to the people, and their Mouth to him:
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They are Gods mouth in preaching, the beautie whereof standeth in the matter, & form, the diversitie, & efficacie. The matter, that they preach Christ crucified, and happines in him:
They Are God's Mouth in preaching, the beauty whereof Stands in the matter, & from, the diversity, & efficacy. The matter, that they preach christ Crucified, and happiness in him:
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That it be sound without error or heresie; and divine, according to Scripture. Mans minde enquireth a reason of all humane verities;
That it be found without error or heresy; and divine, according to Scripture. men mind enquireth a reason of all humane verities;
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but when it heareth divine veritie, it neither enquireth, nor examineth, but at the first resteth upon it with a divine faith.
but when it hears divine verity, it neither enquireth, nor examineth, but At the First rests upon it with a divine faith.
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Therefore the Ancients in their sermons were exceeding sparing of humane testimonies, and contented them with Scripture,
Therefore the Ancients in their Sermons were exceeding sparing of humane testimonies, and contented them with Scripture,
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because they knew, to doe otherwise was to confound divine and humane faith in the hearer:
Because they knew, to do otherwise was to confound divine and humane faith in the hearer:
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As now the Papists, who have equalled traditions with Scriptures, have brought their people, that they know no difference betweene divine and humane truth,
As now the Papists, who have equaled traditions with Scriptures, have brought their people, that they know no difference between divine and humane truth,
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or betwixt divine and humane faith, respecting both.
or betwixt divine and humane faith, respecting both.
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When any thing is spoken beside Scripture, the minde of the hearer will vage, but when God speaketh, all doubting ceaseth. When any thing is spoken beside Scripture, the mind of the hearer will vage, but when God speaks, all doubting ceases.
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The second beautie of their doctrine is in the form, that holy things be delivered holily.
The second beauty of their Doctrine is in the from, that holy things be Delivered holily.
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As every science hath the owne proper matter, so hath it the owne proper forme;
As every science hath the own proper matter, so hath it the own proper Form;
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and Gods word which is holy hath the owne paterne of wholesome words, wherein it should be delivered.
and God's word which is holy hath the own pattern of wholesome words, wherein it should be Delivered.
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If therefore we propone it as Oratours in the schoole, or Lawyers, wee spill the native beautie of the word.
If Therefore we propone it as Orators in the school, or Lawyers, we spill the native beauty of the word.
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And this is it which the Apostle calleth, the demonstration of spirit and power:
And this is it which the Apostle calls, the demonstration of Spirit and power:
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which is not so much to be expounded of an exact forme of reasoning, as with a manifesting ▪ and kything of a spirituall power in doctrine.
which is not so much to be expounded of an exact Form of reasoning, as with a manifesting ▪ and kithing of a spiritual power in Doctrine.
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Doctrine commeth of foure speciall grounds: 1 Naturall quicknesse: 2. Art and learning: 3. Diligence in industrie, hearing, reading, collecting:
Doctrine comes of foure special grounds: 1 Natural quickness: 2. Art and learning: 3. Diligence in industry, hearing, reading, collecting:
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and by grace in the inward teaching and inspiration of the Spirit.
and by grace in the inward teaching and inspiration of the Spirit.
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Now publick doctrine is a kything how many of these, or what of them are in us.
Now public Doctrine is a kithing how many of these, or what of them Are in us.
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For a judicious hearer can well discerne from which of these, one, or moe, or all, it floweth.
For a judicious hearer can well discern from which of these, one, or more, or all, it flows.
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And though we could rub the itching eare wonderfully, with the first, or the second,
And though we could rub the itching ear wonderfully, with the First, or the second,
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or the third, or all three of them together, yet if the fourth be lacking, it is not the Apostles demonstration of the spirit and power, but of nature and industrie.
or the third, or all three of them together, yet if the fourth be lacking, it is not the Apostles demonstration of the Spirit and power, but of nature and industry.
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This commeth of the concurrence of the spirit, who is first effectuall in them by sanctification,
This comes of the concurrence of the Spirit, who is First effectual in them by sanctification,
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and then effectuall by them in a heavenly doctrine in the hearts of people. Then his Priests are clothed with salvation, and his Saints shout for joy.
and then effectual by them in a heavenly Doctrine in the hearts of people. Then his Priests Are clothed with salvation, and his Saints shout for joy.
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Thirdly, the beautie of Pastors doctrine is in the diversitie of their gifts:
Thirdly, the beauty of Pastors Doctrine is in the diversity of their Gifts:
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Gods house hath people of all complexions, and his word hath a sufficiencie to every mans condition.
God's house hath people of all complexions, and his word hath a sufficiency to every men condition.
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So wife Pastors propone it as milk for the weaker, and as strong food for the perfect:
So wife Pastors propone it as milk for the Weaker, and as strong food for the perfect:
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For they studie not to their owne vain honour and praise, but to the profit of their hearers. For they study not to their own vain honour and praise, but to the profit of their hearers.
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. God is not like Isaac that hath but one blessing, but out of his fulnesse, to some hee giveth the gift of knowledge, to some the gift of wisedome; he hath given some to be Apostles, some Pastors, some Doctors, &c. and all to the edifying of the Church: . God is not like Isaac that hath but one blessing, but out of his fullness, to Some he gives the gift of knowledge, to Some the gift of Wisdom; he hath given Some to be Apostles, Some Pastors, Some Doctors, etc. and all to the edifying of the Church:
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but these two are most eminent and ordinarie gifts, Knowledge and Wisedome.
but these two Are most eminent and ordinary Gifts, Knowledge and Wisdom.
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The first is doctrinall knowledge, preserving the puritie of doctrine in the Church ▪ The other is pastorall wisedome, dividing the bread of life aright,
The First is doctrinal knowledge, preserving the purity of Doctrine in the Church ▪ The other is pastoral Wisdom, dividing the bred of life aright,
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and applying it to the hearts of people;
and applying it to the hearts of people;
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which Saint Austine preferreth to the other, as farre as the Sunne is above the moone.
which Saint Augustine preferreth to the other, as Far as the Sun is above the moon.
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This commeth not only by ordinarie teaching of men, and that measure of Instruction which the spirit giveth to every one,
This comes not only by ordinary teaching of men, and that measure of Instruction which the Spirit gives to every one,
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but likewise by exercise of the crosse and experience.
but likewise by exercise of the cross and experience.
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For God schooleth some Pastors greatly in affliction, and that not only for their personall sinnes; (which they have as great as any) but also to make them fitter instruments to instruct and comfort others.
For God schooleth Some Pastors greatly in affliction, and that not only for their personal Sins; (which they have as great as any) but also to make them fitter Instruments to instruct and Comfort Others.
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For this cause Luther said, That a Theologue of affliction was a Theologue of light:
For this cause Luther said, That a Theologue of affliction was a Theologue of Light:
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and though it be no part of our Church trials of intrant Pastors, yet the consideration were profitable.
and though it be no part of our Church trials of intrant Pastors, yet the consideration were profitable.
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For whether we be afflicted, it is for you, &c. For when, beside all humane means without, For whither we be afflicted, it is for you, etc. For when, beside all humane means without,
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or labour within, they are taught of God to know the vilenesse of their own sinne, the deceit of their owne heart, the weight of Gods wrath for both, the terrours of an accusing conscience in all three, the horrours of spirituall desertion, the desolation and widowhood of the soule in such a case, &c. And on the other part, the freenesse of Gods mercie pardoning sinne, the sweetnesse of the peace of conscience under that assurance,
or labour within, they Are taught of God to know the vileness of their own sin, the deceit of their own heart, the weight of God's wrath for both, the terrors of an accusing conscience in all three, the horrors of spiritual desertion, the desolation and widowhood of the soul in such a case, etc. And on the other part, the freeness of God's mercy pardoning sin, the sweetness of the peace of conscience under that assurance,
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and joyes of the holy Ghost, the sense of Gods favour shed abroad in our hearts better than life, and the complete happinesse of the soule, under sense of the presence of a reconciled God.
and Joys of the holy Ghost, the sense of God's favour shed abroad in our hearts better than life, and the complete happiness of the soul, under sense of the presence of a reconciled God.
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With this furniture they are made the more sufficient in those practick points (wherein the life of Christiaanitie standeth) to speake as men, who have learned by exercise and experience. This experience bringeth three things:
With this furniture they Are made the more sufficient in those practic points (wherein the life of Christiaanitie Stands) to speak as men, who have learned by exercise and experience. This experience brings three things:
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First, a sort of obligement to communicate it according to our calling. Secondly, a lively speech. Thirdly, authoritie in both. First, a sort of obligement to communicate it according to our calling. Secondly, a lively speech. Thirdly, Authority in both.
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Obligement, because wee get not experience for our own private use, but to make others better thereby.
Obligement, Because we get not experience for our own private use, but to make Others better thereby.
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Come children, I will teach you the feare of the Lord: And, Come, I will tell you what God hath done to my soule. Come children, I will teach you the Fear of the Lord: And, Come, I will tell you what God hath done to my soul.
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Let men confesse before men the goodnesse of the Lord: And he glorieth in it, that he hid not Gods goodnesse from the great congregation.
Let men confess before men the Goodness of the Lord: And he Glorieth in it, that he hid not God's Goodness from the great congregation.
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Such communication of experienced men is profitable, for thereby people come easily to the knowledge of that which otherwise they could not learn without great exercise .
Such communication of experienced men is profitable, for thereby people come Easily to the knowledge of that which otherwise they could not Learn without great exercise.
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And among other causes why God afflicteth Pastors grievously, this is one, both to furnish them with a body of experimentall doctrine,
And among other Causes why God afflicts Pastors grievously, this is one, both to furnish them with a body of experimental Doctrine,
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and to bring the people easily to it by their communication. Next, it furnisheth them with a powerfull speech.
and to bring the people Easily to it by their communication. Next, it furnisheth them with a powerful speech.
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Our language is the daughter of our reason, and our stile floweth from our complexion, education, and gift:
Our language is the daughter of our reason, and our style flows from our complexion, education, and gift:
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and the gift is laboured by experience.
and the gift is laboured by experience.
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The spirit createth the species in us, the species give the notion, the notion gives the stile to expresse it self .
The Spirit Createth the species in us, the species give the notion, the notion gives the style to express it self.
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Every science hath the own matter and termes; so hath Divinitie.
Every science hath the own matter and terms; so hath Divinity.
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The spirit, who giveth the matter, giveth also the stile of language, and the doore of utterance, comparing things spirituall with spirituall; and fitly to expresse divine matters in a divine stile, is his gift.
The Spirit, who gives the matter, gives also the style of language, and the door of utterance, comparing things spiritual with spiritual; and fitly to express divine matters in a divine style, is his gift.
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If we conceive things only by the minde, we may speake properly, but not affectuously, nor effectually: But if we take them in our affection, our stile will be emphatick.
If we conceive things only by the mind, we may speak properly, but not affectuously, nor effectually: But if we take them in our affection, our style will be emphatic.
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No purpose hath need to be more pertinently expressed than happinesse; if it be coldly and warshly proponed, it wakeneth not the affection:
No purpose hath need to be more pertinently expressed than happiness; if it be coldly and warshly proponed, it wakeneth not the affection:
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But if they speak who have found the sweetnesse of it, their words are vive lineaments, both of their affection,
But if they speak who have found the sweetness of it, their words Are vive lineaments, both of their affection,
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and the thing that hath affected them; so that the common saying is true, As is the knowledge, so is the expression.
and the thing that hath affected them; so that the Common saying is true, As is the knowledge, so is the expression.
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The Apostle condemneth humane eloquence, and not divine; and there is none comparable to Isay in eloquence; The Apostle Condemneth humane eloquence, and not divine; and there is none comparable to Saiah in eloquence;
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and the Scripture hath the own pithie phrase, without the flowers of humane oratorie. Mens words testifie their gift, and the measure of Gods working in them.
and the Scripture hath the own pithy phrase, without the flowers of humane oratory. Men's words testify their gift, and the measure of God's working in them.
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Nazianzens emphatick words are sentences, and therefore is called the Theologue. Augustine in many places hath a pathetick stile;
Nazianzens emphatic words Are sentences, and Therefore is called the Theologue. Augustine in many places hath a pathetic style;
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and Bernards stile is full of affection and sense:
and Bernards style is full of affection and sense:
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and Calvin among the late Divines, like another Nazianzen, expresseth his deep conceptions in a pithie stile.
and calvin among the late Divines, like Another Nazianzen, Expresses his deep conceptions in a pithy style.
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This is not only the language of Canaan, but also the masculous Schiboleth: their words have weight,
This is not only the language of Canaan, but also the masculous Schiboleth: their words have weight,
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and are as goads piercing the hearts of the hearers, and fastening them to God in the Sanctuarie.
and Are as goads piercing the hearts of the hearers, and fastening them to God in the Sanctuary.
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This is the tongue of the learned (not of man, but of God) to speake a word in due season.
This is the tongue of the learned (not of man, but of God) to speak a word in due season.
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Thirdly, experience maketh them speak with authoritie. Christ spake with authoritie, and not as the Scribes.
Thirdly, experience makes them speak with Authority. christ spoke with Authority, and not as the Scribes.
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For the Scribes spake warshly, as men doing some other businesse; or as Boyes in the schoole, rehearsing other mens inventions.
For the Scribes spoke warshly, as men doing Some other business; or as Boys in the school, rehearsing other men's Inventions.
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But a faithfull Pastor speaketh with authoritie. And that commeth of Conscience and Confidence: Conscience of their calling from God;
But a faithful Pastor speaks with Authority. And that comes of Conscience and Confidence: Conscience of their calling from God;
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of some competent furniture for the worke, and of his presence with them in doing the worke.
of Some competent furniture for the work, and of his presence with them in doing the work.
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Confidence of the warrant of their word from Scripture, and from experience that they finde the power of it in their souls in private:Confidence of the warrant of their word from Scripture, and from experience that they find the power of it in their Souls in private:
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We beleeve, and therefore we speak. This maketh them speak affectuously, uttering their very heart in their speech. We believe, and Therefore we speak. This makes them speak affectuously, uttering their very heart in their speech.
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Their heart is in their words, which go out with the weight of affection:
Their heart is in their words, which go out with the weight of affection:
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They are moved themselves with that they say, when they feele the power of it renewed in them in publicke, which they felt in secret.
They Are moved themselves with that they say, when they feel the power of it renewed in them in public, which they felt in secret.
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But when a purpose (though both sound and divine) is rehearsed either from reading, hearing,
But when a purpose (though both found and divine) is rehearsed either from reading, hearing,
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or superficiall thinking, there is not such union of the heart with the tongue, or the word with the affection;
or superficial thinking, there is not such Union of the heart with the tongue, or the word with the affection;
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and so oft times as little union betwixt the word spoken, and the heart of the hearer.
and so oft times as little Union betwixt the word spoken, and the heart of the hearer.
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If any man would move his hearer, he must be moved himselfe; otherwise, how can they think that hee beleeveth the thing he speaketh. Preachers are lights, and fires:
If any man would move his hearer, he must be moved himself; otherwise, how can they think that he Believeth the thing he speaks. Preachers Are lights, and fires:
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they must have light and heat, if they would warme and lighten others: So then this experience of Gods working, is his speech to their heart;
they must have Light and heat, if they would warm and lighten Others: So then this experience of God's working, is his speech to their heart;
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and when he maketh them expresse it powerfully, they speak to the hearts of the hearers.
and when he makes them express it powerfully, they speak to the hearts of the hearers.
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When they speake to hearers that have experience, they are heard earnestly, but others judge of them according to their own disposition . When they speak to hearers that have experience, they Are herd earnestly, but Others judge of them according to their own disposition.
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This made the Ancients in their sermons to cry out, Give me one that thirsteth, and he knoweth what I say, &c. Want of experience maketh uncharitable carping.
This made the Ancients in their Sermons to cry out, Give me one that Thirsteth, and he Knoweth what I say, etc. Want of experience makes uncharitable carping.
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Fourthly, the divine assistance is the beautie of their worke: I shall be with thy mouth.
Fourthly, the divine assistance is the beauty of their work: I shall be with thy Mouth.
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If we consider only how so fraile men, in so eminent a place, in the hearing possibly of some thousands, can deduce heavenly matters without kything infirmitie, speaking to God and man in such sort,
If we Consider only how so frail men, in so eminent a place, in the hearing possibly of Some thousands, can deduce heavenly matters without kithing infirmity, speaking to God and man in such sort,
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as the judicious hearer doeth confesse. That God speaketh in them.
as the judicious hearer doth confess. That God speaks in them.
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For God hath chosen the most part of Preachers of the meanest sort of people, who possibly in common purposes can speake but little:
For God hath chosen the most part of Preachers of the Meanest sort of people, who possibly in Common Purposes can speak but little:
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But so soone as they stand up in the chaire of truth, they are overshadowed with a wonderfull presence of God, that maketh them speake with authoritie.
But so soon as they stand up in the chair of truth, they Are overshadowed with a wonderful presence of God, that makes them speak with Authority.
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But his assisting them to worke the worke of the Gospell, is far more, when they are workers with him, to beget children to God, to turne souls to him, to cast down in the conscience of sinne,
But his assisting them to work the work of the Gospel, is Far more, when they Are workers with him, to beget children to God, to turn Souls to him, to cast down in the conscience of sin,
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and raise up in the confidence of mercie:
and raise up in the confidence of mercy:
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And though the fruit of the worke dependeth not on them, for God hath put these treasures in earthen vessels, that the excellencie of the power may be seene to be of God, and not of man:
And though the fruit of the work dependeth not on them, for God hath put these treasures in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be seen to be of God, and not of man:
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Yet it is their glorie and happinesse, to be Gods instruments in bringing others to happinesse.
Yet it is their glory and happiness, to be God's Instruments in bringing Others to happiness.
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They have his assistance first, because of their calling; for God is never lacking to his owne ordinance:
They have his assistance First, Because of their calling; for God is never lacking to his own Ordinance:
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Next, because of their gifts, which are a greater token of his presence, than their simple calling:
Next, Because of their Gifts, which Are a greater token of his presence, than their simple calling:
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Thirdly, and most by sanctification, when they sanctifie their persons and gifts for the worke, and remove all things from them, that may either offend God or his people;
Thirdly, and most by sanctification, when they sanctify their Persons and Gifts for the work, and remove all things from them, that may either offend God or his people;
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and this is it, that disposeth them for the manifestation of spirit and power. The ministration of Sacraments, is a part of this beautie:
and this is it, that Disposeth them for the manifestation of Spirit and power. The ministration of Sacraments, is a part of this beauty:
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The first giveth us the life of God, the second nourisheth that life in us: The first meeteth us with provision at our entrie in the valley of teares:
The First gives us the life of God, the second Nourishes that life in us: The First meeteth us with provision At our entry in the valley of tears:
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The second strengtheneth us for temptations in it.
The second strengtheneth us for temptations in it.
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Baptisme is our first Sacrament, and scarcely are we borne naturally, when we are borne againe spiritually: Gods grace prevening our wit, our will, and our worth, and sealing us before wee be sensible.
Baptism is our First Sacrament, and scarcely Are we born naturally, when we Are born again spiritually: God's grace prevening our wit, our will, and our worth, and sealing us before we be sensible.
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It is a prevening of sathans malice, to marke us with the seale of the covenant, ere he can abuse us to any actuall sinne.
It is a prevening of satan's malice, to mark us with the seal of the Covenant, ere he can abuse us to any actual sin.
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Therein great workes are acted with little shew; the death, buriall, aud resurrection of Christ, is there represented:
Therein great works Are acted with little show; the death, burial, and resurrection of christ, is there represented:
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Our Iustification, death, buriall, and resurrection with him, are there acted. Therein the sonnes of Adam are made the sonnes of God:Our Justification, death, burial, and resurrection with him, Are there acted. Therein the Sons of Adam Are made the Sons of God:
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The children of wrath are made heires of the kingdome of heaven. What grace from eternall ordained us, prevening grace as a midwife bringeth out.
The children of wrath Are made Heirs of the Kingdom of heaven. What grace from Eternal ordained us, prevening grace as a midwife brings out.
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By our first birth we increase the number of mankinde: By our second birth wee increase the Church. The grace of election griped us in eternitie;
By our First birth we increase the number of mankind: By our second birth we increase the Church. The grace of election gripped us in eternity;
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the grace of Baptisme gripeth us in time, by the beginnings, and the grace of effectuall calling, pulleth us fully to God.
the grace of Baptism gripeth us in time, by the beginnings, and the grace of effectual calling, pulls us Fully to God.
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As elect children receive the seeds of grace in Baptisme, so in time they break out fully in them.
As elect children receive the seeds of grace in Baptism, so in time they break out Fully in them.
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In our election, though wee were in God, yet we were neither in our selves, nor sensible of that his choising grip:
In our election, though we were in God, yet we were neither in our selves, nor sensible of that his choising grip:
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In our Baptisme we are in our selves, but not sensible of his working.
In our Baptism we Are in our selves, but not sensible of his working.
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In our calling both wee are, and are sensible of the worke of his grace in us.
In our calling both we Are, and Are sensible of the work of his grace in us.
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The Sacrament of the Lords supper is another part of this beautie:
The Sacrament of the lords supper is Another part of this beauty:
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He gave us life in Baptisme, and feedeth it conveniently in the Supper, as a life for eternitie. He gave us life in Baptism, and feeds it conveniently in the Supper, as a life for eternity.
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He is both our life and the food of it: Neither can that life live without him, neither can any thing beside him nourish it.
He is both our life and the food of it: Neither can that life live without him, neither can any thing beside him nourish it.
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It is a precious food, and dearely prepared.
It is a precious food, and dearly prepared.
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He prepared it on the crosse, when he suffered the punishment for our sinnes, and giveth it to us in that Sacrament,
He prepared it on the cross, when he suffered the punishment for our Sins, and gives it to us in that Sacrament,
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as that Manna that tasteth to every man, according to his desire.
as that Manna that tasteth to every man, according to his desire.
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He is with these mysteries, both sacramentally and spiritually, and with us spiritually, to make us one with him;
He is with these Mysteres, both sacramentally and spiritually, and with us spiritually, to make us one with him;
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not by mixture of substances, but by union of spirits; for our eating of him is our biding in him . not by mixture of substances, but by Union of spirits; for our eating of him is our biding in him.
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To eat his flesh, and drinke his bloud, is not horrour, but honour . To eat his Flesh, and drink his blood, is not horror, but honour.
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Because wee eat him spiritually, we need not prepare our teeth, but our minde, for it is not the food of the belly,Because we eat him spiritually, we need not prepare our teeth, but our mind, for it is not the food of the belly,
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but of the minde, and our beleeving is our eating:
but of the mind, and our believing is our eating:
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He both feedeth us with himselfe, and is fed by our profit and increase in his grace, refreshing us with his spirituall joy,
He both feeds us with himself, and is fed by our profit and increase in his grace, refreshing us with his spiritual joy,
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and rejoycing for our spirituall profit . Our repentance, our love, and amendment, are his meat. We are eaten, when we are reproved:
and rejoicing for our spiritual profit. Our Repentance, our love, and amendment, Are his meat. We Are eaten, when we Are reproved:
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set over, when we are instructed: Wee are concocted, when wee are changed: We are digested, when we are transformed, and united, when we are conformed to him . Set over, when we Are instructed: we Are concocted, when we Are changed: We Are digested, when we Are transformed, and united, when we Are conformed to him.
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Then wee eat him, when we dissolve in the sense of his love: When his heart sendeth out that love that pierced it before the souldiers speare:
Then we eat him, when we dissolve in the sense of his love: When his heart sends out that love that pierced it before the Soldiers spear:
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Then our heart is drawen to his, and sucketh his heart in us, we thrust the tongue of our desire into his wounds,
Then our heart is drawn to his, and sucketh his heart in us, we thrust the tongue of our desire into his wounds,
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& drinke largely out of them:
& drink largely out of them:
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The mother suffereth not her deare babe more lovingly to lay the mouth to her pap,
The mother suffers not her deer babe more lovingly to lay the Mouth to her pap,
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than he suffereth us to lay our heart to his:
than he suffers us to lay our heart to his:
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We see his heart more gladned for the glorie of God in our salvation, than grieved for the wounds,
We see his heart more gladdened for the glory of God in our salvation, than grieved for the wounds,
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and therein the love of God, who from eternall loved us in Christ to such a happinesse.
and therein the love of God, who from Eternal loved us in christ to such a happiness.
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This is a drunkennesse without sinne, an excesse without fault.
This is a Drunkenness without sin, an excess without fault.
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He thinketh strange things, and seeth wonderfull things, and speaketh unheard things, who is full of this Paschall Lamb,He Thinketh strange things, and sees wonderful things, and speaks unheard things, who is full of this Paschal Lamb,
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and of this beautie of the house of God. Thus much for Pastours worke, as they are Gods mouth to his people.
and of this beauty of the house of God. Thus much for Pastors work, as they Are God's Mouth to his people.
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They are the peoples mouth to God in prayer and praise, the two tables of Gods immediat worship,
They Are the peoples Mouth to God in prayer and praise, the two tables of God's immediate worship,
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and a great part of this beautie. In prayer all adore God as the fountaine of happinesse:
and a great part of this beauty. In prayer all adore God as the fountain of happiness:
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Therein we acknowledge our miserie in sinne and punishment, and send up our faithfull desire for pardon:
Therein we acknowledge our misery in sin and punishment, and send up our faithful desire for pardon:
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Againe, the good that wee want, as holinesse, righteousnesse, and happinesse it selfe we crave in confidence.
Again, the good that we want, as holiness, righteousness, and happiness it self we crave in confidence.
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There is no part of Gods worship, wherein wee be more sensible of the Trinitie:
There is no part of God's worship, wherein we be more sensible of the Trinity:
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The Father as the fountaine, the Sonne as Mediatour, in whose hand wee put up our prayers,
The Father as the fountain, the Son as Mediator, in whose hand we put up our Prayers,
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and the holy Spirit helping our infirmities, and making us pray with groanes that cannot be expressed.
and the holy Spirit helping our infirmities, and making us pray with groans that cannot be expressed.
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It is the sweetest exoneration of our heart, for when it is oppressed with griefe, or bound up in the owne hardnesse of senselesnesse; It is the Sweetest exoneration of our heart, for when it is oppressed with grief, or bound up in the own hardness of senselessness;
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if we get libertie to powre it out before the Lord, wee finde a wonderfull release,
if we get liberty to pour it out before the Lord, we find a wonderful release,
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and God powring in joy for the griefe we powred out: In the multitude of the thoughts of my heart, thy comforts sustained me.
and God Pouring in joy for the grief we poured out: In the multitude of the thoughts of my heart, thy comforts sustained me.
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It is a worke of Gods grace in us, for those whom he hath chosen, to them he hath appointed all the blessings that follow election,
It is a work of God's grace in us, for those whom he hath chosen, to them he hath appointed all the blessings that follow election,
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and so among the rest, he giveth them the spirit of prayer, to crave the performance of his promise:
and so among the rest, he gives them the Spirit of prayer, to crave the performance of his promise:
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By his grace they draw neere to that throne of grace, by the way that Christ hath made new by his bloud; By his grace they draw near to that throne of grace, by the Way that christ hath made new by his blood;
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and Christ who purchaseth accesse, provideth also a successe, to receave grace for help in time of need.
and christ who purchases access, Provideth also a success, to receive grace for help in time of need.
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The more wee grow in grace, the more wee are inlarged with confidence:
The more we grow in grace, the more we Are enlarged with confidence:
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Thereof it is, that wee both love more ardently, and pray more confidently for that we want.
Thereof it is, that we both love more ardently, and pray more confidently for that we want.
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Privat prayers have greater libertie to feele and expresse these divine operations, and is the diet that most nourisheth us, Private Prayers have greater liberty to feel and express these divine operations, and is the diet that most Nourishes us,
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but the prayers in the sanctuarie have their great fruit:
but the Prayers in the sanctuary have their great fruit:
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Therein all the prayers of the Saints are joyned with us, to make an onset on God:
Therein all the Prayers of the Saints Are joined with us, to make an onset on God:
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This is an holy violence, wherin he delighteth. It was not a reproofe of Moses, Suffer mee to destroy this people;
This is an holy violence, wherein he delights. It was not a reproof of Moses, Suffer me to destroy this people;
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but a commendation of his zeale for Gods glorie in the salvation of Israel, and a professing;
but a commendation of his zeal for God's glory in the salvation of Israel, and a professing;
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that he cannot resist the earnest prayers of his owne.
that he cannot resist the earnest Prayers of his own.
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He is liberty it selfe, and yet willingly is bound by the bonds of his owne making.
He is liberty it self, and yet willingly is bound by the bonds of his own making.
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For what is our faith challenging him of his promise, but his owne grace in us, telling he is minded to yeeld,
For what is our faith challenging him of his promise, but his own grace in us, telling he is minded to yield,
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because he worketh in us that strength to wreastle with him, like Jacob, till wee prevaile:
Because he works in us that strength to wrestle with him, like Jacob, till we prevail:
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His Fatherly love that preveneth us with that disposition, meeteth us with the desire to answer.
His Fatherly love that preveneth us with that disposition, meeteth us with the desire to answer.
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It is most profitable even in this;
It is most profitable even in this;
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that by our prayers we partake of all the prayers of the godly, that have beene made from the beginning:
that by our Prayers we partake of all the Prayers of the godly, that have been made from the beginning:
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God hath them all in register, and they are a treasure of the Church; but above all, the prayer of Christ, that gives life unto them:
God hath them all in register, and they Are a treasure of the Church; but above all, the prayer of christ, that gives life unto them:
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If therefore we put in our mite in this treasure, we have a right to the whole.
If Therefore we put in our mite in this treasure, we have a right to the Whole.
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Some have questioned of what thing men made most gaine, as twentie, fourtie, fiftie in the hundreth,
some have questioned of what thing men made most gain, as twentie, fourtie, fiftie in the Hundredth,
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but prayer exceedeth all, for we gaine a million for one:
but prayer exceeds all, for we gain a million for one:
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Neither let us be discouraged if sometimes we finde our prayers but faint, few words, no order, weake desires,
Neither let us be discouraged if sometime we find our Prayers but faint, few words, no order, weak Desires,
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and no satisfying of our selves therein.
and no satisfying of our selves therein.
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For as a mother will sooner heare her sicke babe in the cradle, and run to him if he begin to weepe,
For as a mother will sooner hear her sick babe in the cradle, and run to him if he begin to weep,
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than a stronger boy that cryes strongly;
than a Stronger boy that cries strongly;
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so God is more neere and ready to helpe, when we can scarcely cry, than when wee finde greater freedome.
so God is more near and ready to help, when we can scarcely cry, than when we find greater freedom.
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Wee please God best, when wee please our selves least, and we please him worst, when wee please our selves best:
we please God best, when we please our selves least, and we please him worst, when we please our selves best:
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our cutted and broken desires are our voice , and these desires are as acceptable to him, as our long prayers. our cutted and broken Desires Are our voice, and these Desires Are as acceptable to him, as our long Prayers.
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Oftentimes wee come to prayer with a trembling and withered heart, but continuing therein, sometimes grace is suddenly infused, the heart is filled with joy,
Oftentimes we come to prayer with a trembling and withered heart, but Continuing therein, sometime grace is suddenly infused, the heart is filled with joy,
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and we finde the libertie we crave. Praise is the other part of this beautie:
and we find the liberty we crave. Praise is the other part of this beauty:
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The floods returne to the sea, so should we give thankes to God, our Maker in creation, our Benefactour in providence, our Redeemer in Christ, our Rewarder in crowning his owne mercies in us. The floods return to the sea, so should we give thanks to God, our Maker in creation, our Benefactor in providence, our Redeemer in christ, our Rewarder in crowning his own Mercies in us.
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That affection is dead that powreth not out it selfe wholly in thanksgiving: Therein people with heart and voice render him thanks:That affection is dead that poureth not out it self wholly in thanksgiving: Therein people with heart and voice render him thanks:
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And with prayer it maketh up the sweet respect betwixt God and man;
And with prayer it makes up the sweet respect betwixt God and man;
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for in the first wee pull downe grace for grace, in the second we send up praise for prayers. In the first the sense of our miserie filling the heart with griefe, openeth it with a desire of reliefe;
for in the First we pull down grace for grace, in the second we send up praise for Prayers. In the First the sense of our misery filling the heart with grief, Openeth it with a desire of relief;
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In the second the sense of mercie, filling the heart with joy, maketh it with an unspeakable delight, to thrust it selfe upon God.
In the second the sense of mercy, filling the heart with joy, makes it with an unspeakable delight, to thrust it self upon God.
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That heavenly thanksgiving, that closeth Gods service, is some token, that people have gotten what they sought,
That heavenly thanksgiving, that closeth God's service, is Some token, that people have got what they sought,
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and that God sendeth them away in peace with his blessing, pronounced upon them, as a seale thereof:
and that God sends them away in peace with his blessing, pronounced upon them, as a seal thereof:
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It is the peoples triumph over sathan, who is more grieved with the Saints praising, than with all the charmes of his confederats.
It is the peoples triumph over sathan, who is more grieved with the Saints praising, than with all the charms of his confederates.
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Some have thought strange, why wee are commanded by the Apostle both to pray and praise continually :
some have Thought strange, why we Are commanded by the Apostle both to pray and praise continually:
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But that continuall is not, as though we should be ever in the action of prayer,
But that continual is not, as though we should be ever in the actium of prayer,
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or praise, which is impossible, but of our disposition and affection rising therefrom:
or praise, which is impossible, but of our disposition and affection rising therefrom:
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That as we have rooted in us the affections of griefe and joy, so when God sendeth grievous things, wee should pray,
That as we have rooted in us the affections of grief and joy, so when God sends grievous things, we should pray,
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and when he sendeth joyfull things, we should praise.
and when he sends joyful things, we should praise.
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They stand well with our mixed state here, for there is no man who wanteth his owne daily miseries,
They stand well with our mixed state Here, for there is no man who Wants his own daily misery's,
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and so hath need to pray continually; and none wanteth his owne daily blessings, and so hath cause to praise continually.
and so hath need to pray continually; and none Wants his own daily blessings, and so hath cause to praise continually.
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Even our affliction is a secret cause of praise, for as it telleth Gods love,
Even our affliction is a secret cause of praise, for as it Telleth God's love,
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and foretelleth the happie fruit, so God leaveth ever better behind him, than he taketh from us:
and foretelleth the happy fruit, so God Leaveth ever better behind him, than he Takes from us:
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For if he take away our health, or fame, &c. yet if he leave remission of sins, peace of conscience, &c. they are better than the blessings removed.
For if he take away our health, or fame, etc. yet if he leave remission of Sins, peace of conscience, etc. they Are better than the blessings removed.
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Lastly, these two are mutuall causes to other, for when our heart is soaped with sorrow,
Lastly, these two Are mutual Causes to other, for when our heart is soaped with sorrow,
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and teares run downe our face, wee have cause to rejoyce in that disposition, as a speciall worke of grace so bruising our heart.
and tears run down our face, we have cause to rejoice in that disposition, as a special work of grace so bruising our heart.
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And in our greatest joy wee have cause of sorrow:
And in our greatest joy we have cause of sorrow:
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For while God is filling our heart with joy, yet at that time we will be grieved,
For while God is filling our heart with joy, yet At that time we will be grieved,
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because that joy will bide but shortly, and that on our default.
Because that joy will bide but shortly, and that on our default.
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For we can no more keepe it, than a riven lanterne can keepe a candle in a storme,
For we can no more keep it, than a riven lantern can keep a candle in a storm,
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or a cold hearth a sparkle of fire. This is the sett debt which the Church acknowledgeth, different from all other:
or a cold hearth a sparkle of fire. This is the Set debt which the Church acknowledgeth, different from all other:
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Civill debts oppresse men, but this relieveth them: And the debt of sinne maketh us wearie and laden, but this easeth us.
Civil debts oppress men, but this relieves them: And the debt of sin makes us weary and laden, but this eases us.
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We owe a heavie debt to Gods justice:
We owe a heavy debt to God's Justice:
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It is first directing, & when we obey it not, turneth into a vindictive justice to punish us,
It is First directing, & when we obey it not, turns into a vindictive Justice to Punish us,
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and we lye under a double burthen of sinne and punishment, whereof Christ biddeth us pray for pardon:
and we lie under a double burden of sin and punishment, whereof christ bids us pray for pardon:
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Forgive us our debts. But this is a debt to Gods mercie, because it ingageth us by blessings,Forgive us our debts. But this is a debt to God's mercy, Because it engageth us by blessings,
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so with new grace it helpeth us to pay that contracted debt: In other debts, the more wee pay, the lesse is to pay;
so with new grace it Helpeth us to pay that contracted debt: In other debts, the more we pay, the less is to pay;
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but in this, the more wee pay, the more we owe, because the thing that we pay is a new gift of God.
but in this, the more we pay, the more we owe, Because the thing that we pay is a new gift of God.
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Thankfulnesse receiveth continually greater blessings, and the opened thankfull heart keepeth Gods hand and treasure open . Thankfulness receives continually greater blessings, and the opened thankful heart Keepeth God's hand and treasure open.
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We crave not to be freed of this debt, but to be drowned in it; so that we be not able to pay, till we be in heaven eternally.
We crave not to be freed of this debt, but to be drowned in it; so that we be not able to pay, till we be in heaven eternally.
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This life is too short a time, and our soules and bodies now, are ill tuned instruments to praise him:
This life is too short a time, and our Souls and bodies now, Are ill tuned Instruments to praise him:
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Here we have but beginnings and preparations of praise, for griefe the basse-string of our harp soundeth now highest, Here we have but beginnings and preparations of praise, for grief the base-string of our harp soundeth now highest,
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but in heaven God shall take away that basse, and tune our harps like the harps of the Angels, when he hath wiped all teares from our eyes.
but in heaven God shall take away that base, and tune our harps like the harps of the Angels, when he hath wiped all tears from our eyes.
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Now Christ giveth us a prayer for the way, but then he shall put a new song in our mouth:
Now christ gives us a prayer for the Way, but then he shall put a new song in our Mouth:
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New for matter, because Evangelicall, not Legall: New for the forme, because all joy without mixture of griefe:
New for matter, Because Evangelical, not Legal: New for the Form, Because all joy without mixture of grief:
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And new for Indurance, because eternall. Of this beautie of the sanctuarie we may gather: And new for Endurance, Because Eternal. Of this beauty of the sanctuary we may gather:
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First, that when the Saints are met with God in the sanctuarie, they are the most beautifull congregations of mankinde:
First, that when the Saints Are met with God in the sanctuary, they Are the most beautiful congregations of mankind:
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Other meetings, as triumphs, coronations, &c. have their owne shew and glorie, but nothing to this:
Other meetings, as Triumphos, coronations, etc. have their own show and glory, but nothing to this:
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Their expectation is more than their being, and their being evanisheth at the height. God is also in other meetings, but not so as in the sanctuarie.
Their expectation is more than their being, and their being evanisheth At the height. God is also in other meetings, but not so as in the sanctuary.
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For there he is as Creatour ruling all things for this present life:
For there he is as Creator ruling all things for this present life:
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But here he is as Redeemer, working true happinesse in his children, that we may justly say, That his presence elsewhere, comparatively is a desertion to his presence in the sanctuarie.
But Here he is as Redeemer, working true happiness in his children, that we may justly say, That his presence elsewhere, comparatively is a desertion to his presence in the sanctuary.
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His worke in the sanctuarie is the kernell, and his providence in all things is the husk and the shell.
His work in the sanctuary is the kernel, and his providence in all things is the husk and the shell.
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He hath more delight to see a penitent sinner mourne for sinne, than to looke upon all the glorious shewes in the world.
He hath more delight to see a penitent sinner mourn for sin, than to look upon all the glorious shows in the world.
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The good Angels frequent these meetings with joy, as the pleasantest sight they see among men:
The good Angels frequent these meetings with joy, as the Pleasantest sighed they see among men:
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And the grieves they have to see the godly offend God, are mitigate, when they see these same saints in the worke of repentance, and reconciliation with God.
And the grieves they have to see the godly offend God, Are mitigate, when they see these same Saints in the work of Repentance, and reconciliation with God.
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And the evill angels who compasse the earth continually, make a pause, when they come to these congregations,
And the evil Angels who compass the earth continually, make a pause, when they come to these congregations,
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as at their most dolefull object:
as At their most doleful Object:
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For then they see their labours destroyed in an houre, when God openeth the eyes which they have blinded, softneth the heart which they have hardened,
For then they see their labours destroyed in an hour, when God Openeth the eyes which they have blinded, softeneth the heart which they have hardened,
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and delivereth them whom they have kept long in the bands of sinne.
and Delivereth them whom they have kept long in the bans of sin.
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But all meetings may not claime this, but such only as have Gods Word and Worship in puritie, according to which this beautie is to be exponed. But all meetings may not claim this, but such only as have God's Word and Worship in purity, according to which this beauty is to be Expound.
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Let Papists therefore consider how far they are from this beautie.
Let Papists Therefore Consider how Far they Are from this beauty.
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Gods word is corrupted among them in such sort, that it cannot have that efficacie which naturally accompanieth it.God's word is corrupted among them in such sort, that it cannot have that efficacy which naturally accompanieth it.
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They serve God in an unknown language, and know neither what God saith to them,
They serve God in an unknown language, and know neither what God Says to them,
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nor they to him, so that they cut themselves off from the sweet intercourse of grace betwixt God and the godly soule, wherein reformed Churches abound.
nor they to him, so that they Cut themselves off from the sweet intercourse of grace betwixt God and the godly soul, wherein reformed Churches abound.
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Their idolatrie in praying to Saints as helpers, and intercessors, and praising of them (as their guardians and deliverers ) defile the sanctuarie.
Their idolatry in praying to Saints as helpers, and intercessors, and praising of them (as their guardians and deliverers) defile the sanctuary.
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Thirdly, Congregations that seeme reformed may prejudge themselves of this beautie, if they be not spiritually disposed;
Thirdly, Congregations that seem reformed may prejudge themselves of this beauty, if they be not spiritually disposed;
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so that both Pastors and people may learne their lesson, to keep their part of this beautie.
so that both Pastors and people may Learn their Lesson, to keep their part of this beauty.
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Pastours, that they strive to be Pastors whom God hath sanctified: That ere they come to the publick, they bee with God upon the mountaine to get their commission of him, what to speake,
Pastors, that they strive to be Pastors whom God hath sanctified: That ere they come to the public, they be with God upon the mountain to get their commission of him, what to speak,
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and how to speake in his name.
and how to speak in his name.
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Eliseus sent his servant with his rod to the Shunamites sonne, but there was neither life, Elisha sent his servant with his rod to the Shunamites son, but there was neither life,
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nor moving, wrought, till the Prophet came himselfe.
nor moving, wrought, till the Prophet Come himself.
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We carrie the rod of the word, but there will be no quickning, except God himselfe be with us.
We carry the rod of the word, but there will be no quickening, except God himself be with us.
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That they deale expresly with God, Who am I to carrie thy message to thy people? for I am a childe that cannot speak:
That they deal expressly with God, Who am I to carry thy message to thy people? for I am a child that cannot speak:
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Except thou goe with me I cannot goe. Except thou go with me I cannot go.
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That they bring downe from the mountaine the written tables, and a shining face, and the testimonies of their conversing with God. That comming to the publick they cast their shoes off their feet, because the place where they stand is holy ground.
That they bring down from the mountain the written tables, and a shining face, and the testimonies of their conversing with God. That coming to the public they cast their shoes off their feet, Because the place where they stand is holy ground.
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That they come in much feare and trembling, under conscience of the burden of the word of God.That they come in much Fear and trembling, under conscience of the burden of the word of God.
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That they have their secret ejaculations to God, when they fall upon hard points. Tell me, Lord God, what I shall say to thy servants . That they have their secret ejaculations to God, when they fallen upon hard points. Tell me, Lord God, what I shall say to thy Servants.
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That in all things they depend upon the divine assistance, for it is God alone that entreth in the heart :
That in all things they depend upon the divine assistance, for it is God alone that entereth in the heart:
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and he speaketh better that dwelleth within, than he that cryes without . and he speaks better that dwells within, than he that cries without.
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That they carry Aarons garment, bearing their people on the breast-plate of their heart in love,
That they carry Aaron's garment, bearing their people on the breastplate of their heart in love,
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and on their shoulders, in the care of their salvation. That they be taken up with the desire of Gods glorie, and their peoples happinesse,
and on their shoulders, in the care of their salvation. That they be taken up with the desire of God's glory, and their peoples happiness,
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so that they care not what come of themselves, if they obtaine those ends.
so that they care not what come of themselves, if they obtain those ends.
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That they count their peoples teares their glorie, and seek more their mourning, than their applause ;
That they count their peoples tears their glory, and seek more their mourning, than their applause;
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and whatever blessing follows their labours in working grace in the people, that they take no part of it to themselves,
and whatever blessing follows their labours in working grace in the people, that they take no part of it to themselves,
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but ascribe it wholly to God.
but ascribe it wholly to God.
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So the Apostle, I laboured more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which is with me.
So the Apostle, I laboured more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which is with me.
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John the Baptist rejoyced in Christ, and not in himselfe: He made difference betwixt him and man-man, and betwixt his master, who was Man-God:
John the Baptist rejoiced in christ, and not in himself: He made difference betwixt him and man-man, and betwixt his master, who was Man-God:
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He knew that who will rejoyce in himselfe shall be grieved: He knew that who will rejoice in himself shall be grieved:
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and therefore he took no more to himself, lest he should lose that that he received.
and Therefore he took no more to himself, lest he should loose that that he received.
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So ought Preachers to doe lest they glory in the Lords gifts; and not in the Lord. So ought Preachers to do lest they glory in the lords Gifts; and not in the Lord.
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But if they neglect the rule, and propone novelties beside, or contrary to Scripture, taking libertie to preach in publick their private new opinions: But if they neglect the Rule, and propone novelties beside, or contrary to Scripture, taking liberty to preach in public their private new opinions:
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if they preach themselves to shew their quicknesse, their reading, their memorie, and that only for a popular applause;
if they preach themselves to show their quickness, their reading, their memory, and that only for a popular applause;
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they are not beautie, but blots of the sanctuarie, and abominations before God.
they Are not beauty, but blots of the sanctuary, and abominations before God.
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And though they be free of these things, they may fal in a worse, if seeing their labours fruitfull in people, they take the glorie of it to themselves in any part:
And though they be free of these things, they may fall in a Worse, if seeing their labours fruitful in people, they take the glory of it to themselves in any part:
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then they steale the glorie of God, procure his desertion to their future labors, and prejudge themselves of their owne happinesse.
then they steal the glory of God, procure his desertion to their future labors, and prejudge themselves of their own happiness.
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Besides, passionate Pastours are worse in the sanctuarie than Hophni and Phinehas, they have no end but revenge, no rule,
Beside, passionate Pastors Are Worse in the sanctuary than Hophni and Phinehas, they have no end but revenge, no Rule,
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but splene, and neither regard GOD, nor reverence man: There cannot bee a greater blot in the sanctuarie;
but spleen, and neither regard GOD, nor Reverence man: There cannot be a greater blot in the sanctuary;
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thereby God is angred, people are offended, the sacrifice of the Lord is made to stink.
thereby God is angered, people Are offended, the sacrifice of the Lord is made to stink.
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Next, the peoples duetie is, to keepe their part of this beautie:
Next, the peoples duty is, to keep their part of this beauty:
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That they count it Gods great mercie who speaketh to them by Pastors, not for the helpe of any Creature (because he is omnipotent) but for accommodation to their weaknesse: That they count it God's great mercy who speaks to them by Pastors, not for the help of any Creature (Because he is omnipotent) but for accommodation to their weakness:
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And it is their great good, that without their owne labour they are brought to happinesse by the labour of Pastours. And it is their great good, that without their own labour they Are brought to happiness by the labour of Pastors.
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In their preparation, to be purified according to the purifications of the Sanctuarie .
In their preparation, to be purified according to the purifications of the Sanctuary.
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The measures of the sanctuarie were the double of the common measure, therfore the disposition for private worship must be doubled for the Church,
The measures of the sanctuary were the double of the Common measure, Therefore the disposition for private worship must be doubled for the Church,
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and the weeke dayes measure must bee doubled for the Sabbath.
and the Week days measure must be doubled for the Sabbath.
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Our Sabbath hath the Manna doubled, and is not like the Jews Sabbath in the wildernesse, theirs was a type that in heaven wee should need no preaching nor prayer, but ours is of perfect glorie in heaven.
Our Sabbath hath the Manna doubled, and is not like the jews Sabbath in the Wilderness, theirs was a type that in heaven we should need no preaching nor prayer, but ours is of perfect glory in heaven.
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People then ought to be affected according to the parts of Gods worship: In prayer, that the minde in faith and zeale, follow the thing that is spoken:
People then ought to be affected according to the parts of God's worship: In prayer, that the mind in faith and zeal, follow the thing that is spoken:
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In praise, to be sensible of the Psalme they sing;
In praise, to be sensible of the Psalm they sing;
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for praying or praysing with a wandring heart is a mocking of God in his face:
for praying or praising with a wandering heart is a mocking of God in his face:
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In doctrine, that they have their cjaculations for the worke of the spirit, and their earnest intention for themselves and the Pastors :
In Doctrine, that they have their cjaculations for the work of the Spirit, and their earnest intention for themselves and the Pastors:
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That they mixe faith with their hearing, and bee as content to be rebuked of their sinne,
That they mix faith with their hearing, and be as content to be rebuked of their sin,
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as to be comforted in their crosse;
as to be comforted in their cross;
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if they suffer not themselves first to be hewen and wounded with the word of reproofe, God will not poure in the balme of Gilead:
if they suffer not themselves First to be hewn and wounded with the word of reproof, God will not pour in the balm of Gilead:
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And above all, let them bee earnest with God, that his spirit may teach them inwardly:
And above all, let them be earnest with God, that his Spirit may teach them inwardly:
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For many hear, but all are not perswaded, save those only to whom God speaketh inwardly : For many hear, but all Are not persuaded, save those only to whom God speaks inwardly:
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Lastly, that they take heede how they end that Treatie with God;
Lastly, that they take heed how they end that Treaty with God;
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for it were a blockish thing for a man who is in danger of his life, for it were a blockish thing for a man who is in danger of his life,
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or state, if his partie call him to a frindly Treatie, and he be so senselesse that he knew neither if he met with his partie,
or state, if his party call him to a friendly Treaty, and he be so senseless that he knew neither if he met with his party,
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or know not how they began, proceeded, and closed their Treatie:
or know not how they began, proceeded, and closed their Treaty:
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So are the most part of us, wee come to the Sanctuarie, the Lords trysting place,
So Are the most part of us, we come to the Sanctuary, the lords trysting place,
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and when wee come home, if any would ask us, Did you meet with God in his house? Was your treatie in the termes of peace? And was it closed with this, Sonne, bee of good comfort, thy sins are forgiven thee? We would answer with the Disciples at Ephesus, We know not if there be such things or no.
and when we come home, if any would ask us, Did you meet with God in his house? Was your treaty in the terms of peace? And was it closed with this, Son, be of good Comfort, thy Sins Are forgiven thee? We would answer with the Disciples At Ephesus, We know not if there be such things or no.
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Lastly, Nations or Cities who have this beautie of the sanctuarie, should keepe it carefully, for it is their glorie.
Lastly, nations or Cities who have this beauty of the sanctuary, should keep it carefully, for it is their glory.
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And this is our advertisement, that we keep this pretious thing, that God hath committed to us: For we may affirme, that God hath blessed us with a bodie of as sound and wholesome divinitie,
And this is our advertisement, that we keep this precious thing, that God hath committed to us: For we may affirm, that God hath blessed us with a body of as found and wholesome divinity,
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as any age or nation since the Apostles time. No Church is absolutely perfect, yet in this point, wee may contest with the best.
as any age or Nation since the Apostles time. No Church is absolutely perfect, yet in this point, we may contest with the best.
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For in former times Sathan busied the Church with heresies, as the Ebionites, Marcionits, Sabellians, Arians, Pelagians, &c. And when these were damned, Antichrist amassed them all in one under other terms,
For in former times Sathan busied the Church with heresies, as the Ebionites, Marcionites, Sabellians, Arians, Pelagians, etc. And when these were damned, Antichrist amassed them all in one under other terms,
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and making therof the body of his Apostasie, obtruded them to the Church, under the colours of his authoritie and infallibilitie.
and making thereof the body of his Apostasy, obtruded them to the Church, under the colours of his Authority and infallibility.
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And when God led his Church by his Worthies, the Reformers, hee blessed this Nation with a body of most refined Doctrine.
And when God led his Church by his Worthies, the Reformers, he blessed this nation with a body of most refined Doctrine.
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If we keepe this in puritie, it shall be our happinesse: But if libertie of private opinions, turn in a libertie of publick venting these opinions,
If we keep this in purity, it shall be our happiness: But if liberty of private opinions, turn in a liberty of public venting these opinions,
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and to turne us to Rome againe, then altar against altar will deface this beautie of the sanctuarie.
and to turn us to Room again, then altar against altar will deface this beauty of the sanctuary.
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Hold fast that thou hast till I come, that no man take thy crown from thee. Politicks (like Gallio) care not for these things, but the safety of the common-wealth consisteth in happinesse , Hold fast that thou hast till I come, that no man take thy crown from thee. Politics (like Gallio) care not for these things, but the safety of the commonwealth Consisteth in happiness,
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and that same that maketh a particular man happie, maketh a Citie happy also.
and that same that makes a particular man happy, makes a city happy also.
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The last day wil prove this, when the sheep on Christs right hand shal be gathered out of Nations and Cities, who had the beautie of the sanctuarie in the doctrine of happines in the Gospel:
The last day will prove this, when the sheep on Christ right hand shall be gathered out of nations and Cities, who had the beauty of the sanctuary in the Doctrine of happiness in the Gospel:
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But all other shall be ranked with the goats.
But all other shall be ranked with the Goats.
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SECTION VIII. Of our partaking and enjoying of happinesse. That I may see.
SECTION VIII. Of our partaking and enjoying of happiness. That I may see.
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WEe have heard of the beautie of the Lord in the Sanctuarie, wherein happinesse is offered to us:
we have herd of the beauty of the Lord in the Sanctuary, wherein happiness is offered to us:
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followeth the application, whereby wee apply it to our selves, set down in this word ( to see ) which hath a generall and speciall consideration.
follows the application, whereby we apply it to our selves, Set down in this word (to see) which hath a general and special consideration.
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In the generall it signifies with the Hebrews all sensing, because it is the most excellent sense. In the general it signifies with the Hebrews all sensing, Because it is the most excellent sense.
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So it is put for hearing: I turned to see the voyce, that is, to heare the voyce. So it is put for hearing: I turned to see the voice, that is, to hear the voice.
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God hath boared through our bodies with five senses, that our soules might have intercourse with the qualities of his creatures, in their colour, juice, smell, &c. And spiritually for our fuller joy, offereth himselfe to be the object of our five spirituall senses.
God hath bored through our bodies with five Senses, that our Souls might have intercourse with the qualities of his creatures, in their colour, juice, smell, etc. And spiritually for our fuller joy, Offereth himself to be the Object of our five spiritual Senses.
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So we see him in his works, we heare him in his word , wee taste him in his goodnesse:
So we see him in his works, we hear him in his word, we taste him in his Goodness:
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Wee smell the fragrancie of the grace of the Gospel:
we smell the fragrancy of the grace of the Gospel:
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We touch him, to draw vertue out of him with the diseased woman, and with Thomas to call him our Lord, and our God.
We touch him, to draw virtue out of him with the diseased woman, and with Thomas to call him our Lord, and our God.
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Therefore hearing is not here excluded, but included as the fittest sense for spirituall things , for faith comes by hearing,
Therefore hearing is not Here excluded, but included as the Fittest sense for spiritual things, for faith comes by hearing,
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and it is a preparation to the spirituall sight : Hearken Daugter, and behold: As we have heard, so have we seen. and it is a preparation to the spiritual sighed: Harken Daughter, and behold: As we have herd, so have we seen.
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It supplieth the weakenesse of our sight in Gods works.
It supplieth the weakness of our sighed in God's works.
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In them we see his power, his wisedome, &c. But in the Word, wee heare of Christ his comming in the flesh, our redemption and reconciliation in him:
In them we see his power, his Wisdom, etc. But in the Word, we hear of christ his coming in the Flesh, our redemption and reconciliation in him:
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It is also a more common way to learne, for mo can heare than can read,
It is also a more Common Way to Learn, for more can hear than can read,
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and the most fit way to receive heavenly things, which are revealed in the audible word.
and the most fit Way to receive heavenly things, which Are revealed in the audible word.
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It is also surest, to keep us from idolatrie, for though spirituall things cannot bee represented;
It is also Surest, to keep us from idolatry, for though spiritual things cannot be represented;
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yet some have attempted to do so in images, but when they are explaned by words, there is no such danger :
yet Some have attempted to do so in Images, but when they Are explained by words, there is no such danger:
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We only heare the voice, but see nothing. We only hear the voice, but see nothing.
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Lastly, wee were lost by Eva's hearing of the Serpent, therefore God will wound Sathan with his own rod,
Lastly, we were lost by Eva's hearing of the Serpent, Therefore God will wound Sathan with his own rod,
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and save us by that sense whereby wee were lost; we are saved by faith , and faith commeth by hearing .
and save us by that sense whereby we were lost; we Are saved by faith, and faith comes by hearing.
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The speciall consideration goeth in seeing and fruition. This seeing is not bodily, but spirituall: For as the object is, so must the sense bee.
The special consideration Goes in seeing and fruition. This seeing is not bodily, but spiritual: For as the Object is, so must the sense be.
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There have been great disputes concerning the seeing of God with our eyes:
There have been great disputes Concerning the seeing of God with our eyes:
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but let us stand to Scripture, That God dwelleth in the light inaccessible, whom none hath seene nor can see in their mortalitie , yet afterward, we shall see him face to face,
but let us stand to Scripture, That God dwells in the Light inaccessible, whom none hath seen nor can see in their mortality, yet afterwards, we shall see him face to face,
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and shall know him as we are known. and shall know him as we Are known.
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But for this life, though none have seene him, yet his only begotten Sonne who came out of his bosome hath revealed him to us, and that both in himself who is his eternall and substantial word ,
But for this life, though none have seen him, yet his only begotten Son who Come out of his bosom hath revealed him to us, and that both in himself who is his Eternal and substantial word,
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and the ingraven forme of his petson; and likewise by the word that hee gave to his Apostles.
and the engraven Form of his petson; and likewise by the word that he gave to his Apostles.
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In like manner our happinesse in the owne fulnesse, the eye hath not seene , nor hath the eare heard,
In like manner our happiness in the own fullness, the eye hath not seen, nor hath the ear herd,
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nor hath it entred into the heart of man to think upon; yet God by his Spirit revealeth to his own in the first fruits, and earnest.nor hath it entered into the heart of man to think upon; yet God by his Spirit Revealeth to his own in the First fruits, and earnest.
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God hath created the new man in his own, and furnished him with spirituall senses:
God hath created the new man in his own, and furnished him with spiritual Senses:
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His sight is the minde inlightned with heavenly light, when God, who commanded light to shine out of darknesse, shineth in our soul by the Gospel of grace:
His sighed is the mind enlightened with heavenly Light, when God, who commanded Light to shine out of darkness, shines in our soul by the Gospel of grace:
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When he hath created this light in us, then in his light we see light .
When he hath created this Light in us, then in his Light we see Light.
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This illumination of the mind turneth in faith, when the things wee simply see by light, wee assent unto and apply them to us as our own,
This illumination of the mind turns in faith, when the things we simply see by Light, we assent unto and apply them to us as our own,
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and so go forward in the application of happinesse to our selves.
and so go forward in the application of happiness to our selves.
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No light discovereth the Sunne, but the light that commeth from it, and no light discovereth God,
No Light Discovereth the Sun, but the Light that comes from it, and no Light Discovereth God,
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but the light that commeth from him, and that so cleerly, that it pulleth the heart to him, and true happinesse in him.
but the Light that comes from him, and that so clearly, that it pulls the heart to him, and true happiness in him.
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Our happinesse is in union with God, and the maine bands thereof are the spirit on his part, and faith on our part.
Our happiness is in Union with God, and the main bans thereof Are the Spirit on his part, and faith on our part.
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Faith standeth not at sight, but goeth on to apprehension:
Faith Stands not At sighed, but Goes on to apprehension:
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our assent tyeth us to him by the mediation of his truth, but our apprehension gripeth himselfe immediately,
our assent tyeth us to him by the mediation of his truth, but our apprehension gripeth himself immediately,
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as one who is truth it self, and in whom all things are good truly and infinitely,
as one who is truth it self, and in whom all things Are good truly and infinitely,
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so that our trust in God may be called a thrusting of our soules on him.
so that our trust in God may be called a thrusting of our Souls on him.
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The diseased woman was not content to look upon Christ, but would likewise have vertue out of him by touching.
The diseased woman was not content to look upon christ, but would likewise have virtue out of him by touching.
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What is this, said one which shineth within me, and smiteth my heart without hurt;
What is this, said one which shines within me, and smites my heart without hurt;
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so that I both tremble and burne? I tremble, in so farre I am unlike him;
so that I both tremble and burn? I tremble, in so Far I am unlike him;
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I burne, in so farre I am like unto him : This sight terrifieth not, but comforteth . I burn, in so Far I am like unto him: This sighed terrifieth not, but comforts.
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It is the sight of a reconciled God by a reconciled man, the matter of his presence here,
It is the sighed of a reconciled God by a reconciled man, the matter of his presence Here,
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and of our heaven on earth.
and of our heaven on earth.
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There is no light clearer than this, when truth shineth in the minde, and the minde in truth seeth God and it sel•e . There is no Light clearer than this, when truth shines in the mind, and the mind in truth sees God and it sel•e.
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Herein appeareth the Prophets happinesse, that seeking out happinesse, and knowing what it is, and where it is to be found, he resteth not there, till hee apply it to himselfe.
Herein appears the prophets happiness, that seeking out happiness, and knowing what it is, and where it is to be found, he rests not there, till he apply it to himself.
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Happinesse may ever bee happinesse, and wee remaine miserable, if wee have no part in it.
Happiness may ever be happiness, and we remain miserable, if we have no part in it.
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God is happinesse in himselfe without us, and wee are miserie in our selves without him:
God is happiness in himself without us, and we Are misery in our selves without him:
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therefore we must be in him, that we may be happie.
Therefore we must be in him, that we may be happy.
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And this is by application, when as wee know hee is chiefe good, so wee are perswaded that hee is our chiefe good and happinesse.
And this is by application, when as we know he is chief good, so we Are persuaded that he is our chief good and happiness.
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This is the proper worke of faith in her double perswasion. The one direct, and outgoing to the truth and things themselves:
This is the proper work of faith in her double persuasion. The one Direct, and outgoing to the truth and things themselves:
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The other reflecting and turning home to us by the work of our conscience, in the assurance that wee beleeve,
The other reflecting and turning home to us by the work of our conscience, in the assurance that we believe,
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and that these things are ours by faith. Papists are here blame-worthie, who cut the throate of the sweetest Christian consolation:
and that these things Are ours by faith. Papists Are Here blameworthy, who Cut the throat of the Sweetest Christian consolation:
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for what availeth it to hear that God is good, that happinesse is in him, for what availeth it to hear that God is good, that happiness is in him,
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if wee dare not, and may not apply it to our selves? And this is the end of Gods dispensation of the Gospel;
if we Dare not, and may not apply it to our selves? And this is the end of God's Dispensation of the Gospel;
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for he revealeth to us that we may know, and the first end of knowledge is application:
for he Revealeth to us that we may know, and the First end of knowledge is application:
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It is also the end of the efficacie of the Spirit, joyned with the word, not to open our minds onely to know,
It is also the end of the efficacy of the Spirit, joined with the word, not to open our minds only to know,
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but also to apply to us.
but also to apply to us.
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And shall we think that the blessings of the Gospel are set before us only to looke to without application? It is the food of our soule, and must be eaten:
And shall we think that the blessings of the Gospel Are Set before us only to look to without application? It is the food of our soul, and must be eaten:
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The cloathes of our soule, and must be put on: The physick of our soul, and must be applied: So is Christ to us.
The clothes of our soul, and must be put on: The physic of our soul, and must be applied: So is christ to us.
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The Apostle is not content to say, that Christ came in the world to save sinners, but subjoyneth of whom I am the chief:
The Apostle is not content to say, that christ Come in the world to save Sinners, but subjoineth of whom I am the chief:
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And more clearly, Henceforth I live not, but Christ liveth in me, and the life that I live, I live by the faith of the Sonne of God who loved mee, and gave himselfe for me.
And more clearly, Henceforth I live not, but christ lives in me, and the life that I live, I live by the faith of the Son of God who loved me, and gave himself for me.
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Ancient Creeds content themselves more to expresse things to be beleeved, (because of the debates of hereticks in the matter of doctrine) than to declare the way how to beleeve,
Ancient Creeds content themselves more to express things to be believed, (Because of the debates of Heretics in the matter of Doctrine) than to declare the Way how to believe,
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and yet this particular application may be found in them:
and yet this particular application may be found in them:
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for as we beleeve the spirituall patrimonie of the Church in the remission of sinnes, the glorious resurrection of the body,
for as we believe the spiritual patrimony of the Church in the remission of Sins, the glorious resurrection of the body,
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and life eternall, is it onely to know that there is such a treasure in the Church without application to our selves? Or is an heire so simple,
and life Eternal, is it only to know that there is such a treasure in the Church without application to our selves? Or is an heir so simple,
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as to content himself to know, that his father hath an heritage, and is not at all perswaded that it pertaineth to him?
as to content himself to know, that his father hath an heritage, and is not At all persuaded that it pertaineth to him?
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Faith acteth a personall act, and as the root of it is personall in the habit,
Faith Acts a personal act, and as the root of it is personal in the habit,
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so the fruit of it must be personall in the application of consolation.
so the fruit of it must be personal in the application of consolation.
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Gods work is particular to his own, he chooseth them by name, he calleth them by name,
God's work is particular to his own, he chooses them by name, he calls them by name,
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as he called, Come down Zacheus: Hee casteth them down by the law personally;
as he called, Come down Zacchaeus: He Cast them down by the law personally;
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why should not the application of the grace of the Gospel bee personall also? The nature and work of conscience proveth the same;
why should not the application of the grace of the Gospel be personal also? The nature and work of conscience Proves the same;
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for it is a withknowledge in our breast, and all the actions of it are particular, ending in our person:
for it is a withknowledge in our breast, and all the actions of it Are particular, ending in our person:
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And it contenteth not it self generally to say, We are sinners, but choppeth us in a particular branch of a particular Law;
And it contents not it self generally to say, We Are Sinners, but choppeth us in a particular branch of a particular Law;
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and that in a particular kinde of sinne, in a particular degree.
and that in a particular kind of sin, in a particular degree.
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So it maketh us as particularly to apply the promise of the Gospel under conscience of repentance,
So it makes us as particularly to apply the promise of the Gospel under conscience of Repentance,
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as it applieth wrath under conscience of sinne.
as it Applieth wrath under conscience of sin.
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And Christ commendeth the wiseman, not for finding of the pearle, but for buying of it;
And christ commends the Wiseman, not for finding of the pearl, but for buying of it;
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nor for knowing of the field where the treasure was, but for the possession of the treasure.
nor for knowing of the field where the treasure was, but for the possession of the treasure.
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Where this application is not, there is nothing but doubting concerning the promise:
Where this application is not, there is nothing but doubting Concerning the promise:
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Probably they hold them as generall in the conscience of sinne, as they are in the promises of grace;
Probably they hold them as general in the conscience of sin, as they Are in the promises of grace;
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and content themselves slenderly to thinke they are sinners, without any feeling of particular sinnes.
and content themselves slenderly to think they Are Sinners, without any feeling of particular Sins.
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Thus they delight to shuff•e themselves up in generall, both in miserie and happinesse, and not to come to particular application of either:
Thus they delight to shuff•e themselves up in general, both in misery and happiness, and not to come to particular application of either:
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Gods children call him Abba Father, for the divine nature in them, the sense of their filiation, and the testimonie of the Spirit of adoption maketh them to doe so,
God's children call him Abba Father, for the divine nature in them, the sense of their filiation, and the testimony of the Spirit of adoption makes them to do so,
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but the want of these things, make bastards and slaves to stand aloofe from him,
but the want of these things, make bastards and slaves to stand aloof from him,
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and not to thinke or speake warmely of him, whom they know not to be their Father.
and not to think or speak warmly of him, whom they know not to be their Father.
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None hath this sight in the sanctuarie but the spirituall man:
None hath this sighed in the sanctuary but the spiritual man:
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For he only hath the heavenly light infused in him, which is as necessary, as the externall light in the eye for bodily things.
For he only hath the heavenly Light infused in him, which is as necessary, as the external Light in the eye for bodily things.
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For the minde, and not the eye, is created to behold that greatest beautie of God: For the mind, and not the eye, is created to behold that greatest beauty of God:
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And they live the better and more highly, the more perfectly they behold him . And they live the better and more highly, the more perfectly they behold him.
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The naturall man percieveth it not, but thinketh it a phantasie that is spoken of it:
The natural man percieveth it not, but Thinketh it a fantasy that is spoken of it:
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They see not God but men, and the actions they see, are both base and a burthen to them:
They see not God but men, and the actions they see, Are both base and a burden to them:
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The Philosophers called Paul a Babler, because his doctrine was not in a Philosophick forme; and Festus said, that much learning made him mad ;
The Philosophers called Paul a Babbler, Because his Doctrine was not in a Philosophic Form; and Festus said, that much learning made him mad;
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so the naturall man conceiveth not the things of God, because they are spiritually discerned: None conceiveth these things, but he that is wise spiritually; so the natural man conceiveth not the things of God, Because they Are spiritually discerned: None conceiveth these things, but he that is wise spiritually;
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for the world cannot receive the Spirit, because it seeth him not . for the world cannot receive the Spirit, Because it sees him not.
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But the spirituall man discerneth all, he seeth the glorie of God in his sanctuarie, discerneth the spiritualitie of doctrine, feeleth the power of the spirit, and so wisedome contemned of fooles is justified of her owne children.
But the spiritual man discerneth all, he sees the glory of God in his sanctuary, discerneth the spirituality of Doctrine, feeleth the power of the Spirit, and so Wisdom contemned of Fools is justified of her own children.
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Hee who feeleth not the sweet smell of the spouse, and runneth not, is either dead or rotten .
He who feeleth not the sweet smell of the spouse, and Runneth not, is either dead or rotten.
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Let us then strive to see God.
Let us then strive to see God.
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This sight shall be our happinesse in heaven, and the godly are desirous of it in this life, for they will see nothing more desireable, This sighed shall be our happiness in heaven, and the godly Are desirous of it in this life, for they will see nothing more desirable,
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and can see nothing more dilectable : Moses desired to see his glory, but was refused, and saw only his way. and can see nothing more dilectable: Moses desired to see his glory, but was refused, and saw only his Way.
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Esay saw him symbolically, or significatively:
Isaiah saw him symbolically, or significatively:
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And though he datted the Patriarchs by the familiaritie of his divine presence, yet they saw not himselfe, but some thing of him .
And though he datted the Patriarchs by the familiarity of his divine presence, yet they saw not himself, but Some thing of him.
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For these Fathers saw him not as he was: And that because to see him as he is, is to be as he is;
For these Father's saw him not as he was: And that Because to see him as he is, is to be as he is;
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but wee have that much sight of him in Christ as to save us, for he that seeth me, seeth the Father also. but we have that much sighed of him in christ as to save us, for he that sees me, sees the Father also.
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To have this sight we must be pure in heart, blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God:
To have this sighed we must be pure in heart, blessed Are the pure in heart, for they shall see God:
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For God sheweth not himselfe to the uncleane: We get this puritie by renovation, and being defiled by sinne, we purge our hearts from every evill conscience by repentance: For God shows not himself to the unclean: We get this purity by renovation, and being defiled by sin, we purge our hearts from every evil conscience by Repentance:
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thereby wee both may, and dare draw neere to the throne of grace in Christ,
thereby we both may, and Dare draw near to the throne of grace in christ,
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and looke on God, without whom he is a consuming fire. The wicked never have this sight, they shall see him in theAug. Epist. 112. signe of his power,
and look on God, without whom he is a consuming fire. The wicked never have this sighed, they shall see him in theAug. Epistle 112. Signen of his power,
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but never in his glorious forme: Neither have all the godly it alike: Neither any one godly man hath it alike at all times. Of fruition of God.but never in his glorious Form: Neither have all the godly it alike: Neither any one godly man hath it alike At all times. Of fruition of God.
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THe second thing is Fruition; the fruit of the former sight, and the reall possession of the chiefe good,
THe second thing is Fruition; the fruit of the former sighed, and the real possession of the chief good,
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and so our happinesse in it:
and so our happiness in it:
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This no tongue can teach but grace , and they who have it, cannot satisfie themselves in explication of it, This no tongue can teach but grace, and they who have it, cannot satisfy themselves in explication of it,
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for it is better felt than described:
for it is better felt than described:
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Yet we may call it with some a possessing of God, or to have him readie at hand .
Yet we may call it with Some a possessing of God, or to have him ready At hand.
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But we shall consider in it two affections especially, Love and joy: The first is our inloving, the other our injoying of him,
But we shall Consider in it two affections especially, Love and joy: The First is our inloving, the other our enjoying of him,
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and they go together, and carrie our soules with them on a good present and possessed.
and they go together, and carry our Souls with them on a good present and possessed.
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Love uniteth us to God, and turneth all our affections to it , and with it to him:
Love uniteth us to God, and turns all our affections to it, and with it to him:
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It is both the contract and embracements of Christ, it is our worthinesse, and our reward: Our merit,
It is both the contract and embracements of christ, it is our worthiness, and our reward: Our merit,
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because he loveth that his owne gift in us, and our reward, because so he followeth his former mercies in us.
Because he loves that his own gift in us, and our reward, Because so he follows his former Mercies in us.
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It is most pleasant to our selves, because it maketh the soule to rest sweetly on a present and eternall good:
It is most pleasant to our selves, Because it makes the soul to rest sweetly on a present and Eternal good:
pn31 vbz av-ds j p-acp po12 n2, c-acp pn31 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi av-j p-acp dt j cc j j:
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1899
Even the desire of a good to come, hath the anxietie of delay, but love hath it present.
Even the desire of a good to come, hath the anxiety of Delay, but love hath it present.
av-j dt n1 pp-f dt j pc-acp vvi, vhz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp n1 vhz pn31 av-j.
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1900
It layeth not a part of the heart on God, but all; for that is his due, Love the Lord with all thy heart:
It Layeth not a part of the heart on God, but all; for that is his endue, Love the Lord with all thy heart:
pn31 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, cc-acp d; p-acp d vbz po31 n-jn, vvb dt n1 p-acp d po21 n1:
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neither will the heart rightly affected with him divide it selfe, but seeing and feeling his goodnesse as he draweth,
neither will the heart rightly affected with him divide it self, but seeing and feeling his Goodness as he draws,
dx n1 dt n1 av-jn vvn p-acp pno31 vvi pn31 n1, cc-acp vvg cc vvg po31 n1 c-acp pns31 vvz,
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so it yeeldeth wholly to him, and desireth to be out of it selfe, that it may be in him.
so it yields wholly to him, and Desires to be out of it self, that it may be in him.
av pn31 vvz av-jn p-acp pno31, cc vvz pc-acp vbi av pp-f pn31 n1, cst pn31 vmb vbi p-acp pno31.
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Love is that only motion or affection, whereby we dare give God a meeting: If hee be angrie, wee dare not be angrie at him, but tremble and repent:Love is that only motion or affection, whereby we Dare give God a meeting: If he be angry, we Dare not be angry At him, but tremble and Repent:
n1 vbz d j n1 cc n1, c-crq pns12 vvb vvi np1 dt n1: cs pns31 vbb j, pns12 vvi xx vbi j p-acp pno31, cc-acp vvb cc vvi:
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1904
If he rebuke, we dare not rebuke him, but deprecat his wrath: If he judge us, wee dare not judge him, but justifie him in his judgements.
If he rebuke, we Dare not rebuke him, but deprecat his wrath: If he judge us, we Dare not judge him, but justify him in his Judgments.
cs pns31 vvb, pns12 vvb xx vvi pno31, cc-acp uh po31 n1: cs pns31 vvb pno12, pns12 vvb xx vvi pno31, cc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n2.
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If he command, we dare not command him, but in all humilitie obey him.
If he command, we Dare not command him, but in all humility obey him.
cs pns31 vvb, pns12 vvb xx vvi pno31, cc-acp p-acp d n1 vvi pno31.
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But it is contrary in love, for when God loveth us, he seeketh that meeting to be loved againe, But it is contrary in love, for when God loves us, he seeks that meeting to be loved again,
p-acp pn31 vbz j-jn p-acp n1, c-acp c-crq np1 vvz pno12, pns31 vvz d n1 pc-acp vbi vvn av,
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for he loveth us, that we may love him. for he loves us, that we may love him.
c-acp pns31 vvz pno12, cst pns12 vmb vvi pno31.
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The second part of this fruition is joy, when the soule overjoyed with God rejoyceth in him. It floweth from love;
The second part of this fruition is joy, when the soul overjoyed with God Rejoiceth in him. It flows from love;
dt ord n1 pp-f d n1 vbz n1, c-crq dt n1 vvn p-acp np1 vvz p-acp pno31. pn31 vvz p-acp n1;
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for when God hath filled our heart with the infusion of his love, and made it to powre it selfe on him, by loving him with all our heart;
for when God hath filled our heart with the infusion of his love, and made it to pour it self on him, by loving him with all our heart;
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Of the sense of these two loves, followeth a new infusion of joy, whereby it rejoyceth, that it is beloved of God,
Of the sense of these two loves, follows a new infusion of joy, whereby it Rejoiceth, that it is Beloved of God,
pp-f dt n1 pp-f d crd n2, vvz dt j n1 pp-f n1, c-crq pn31 vvz, cst pn31 vbz vvn pp-f np1,
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1911
and bestoweth it selfe in loving him.
and bestoweth it self in loving him.
cc vvz pn31 n1 p-acp vvg pno31.
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Love is the worke of our soule, in our dearest chiefe good about happinesse, and joy is the fruit of that worke,Love is the work of our soul, in our dearest chief good about happiness, and joy is the fruit of that work,
vvb vbz dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp po12 js-jn n-jn j p-acp n1, cc vvb vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1,
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1913
and the rest of our soule resting sweetly in the possession of him whom it loveth:
and the rest of our soul resting sweetly in the possession of him whom it loves:
cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 vvg av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno31 ro-crq pn31 vvz:
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1914
and they are both mutuall causes and equall. Mutuall, because the more we love God, the more we rejoyce in him;
and they Are both mutual Causes and equal. Mutual, Because the more we love God, the more we rejoice in him;
cc pns32 vbr av-d j n2 cc j-jn. j, p-acp dt av-dc pns12 vvb np1, dt av-dc pns12 vvb p-acp pno31;
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1915
and the more wee rejoyce in him, the more wee love him, as the matter of our joy:
and the more we rejoice in him, the more we love him, as the matter of our joy:
cc dt av-dc pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, dt av-dc pns12 vvb pno31, c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1:
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1916
And they are equall, because in that same measure we rejoyce in him, in that same we love him.
And they Are equal, Because in that same measure we rejoice in him, in that same we love him.
cc pns32 vbr j-jn, c-acp p-acp cst d n1 pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, p-acp cst d pns12 vvb pno31.
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1917
This is a joy unspeakeable and glorious: Unspeakable, even of those that have it, for if they presse to expresse it, their words are lesse than their thoughts, and their thoughts lesse than the sense of it,
This is a joy unspeakable and glorious: Unspeakable, even of those that have it, for if they press to express it, their words Are less than their thoughts, and their thoughts less than the sense of it,
d vbz dt n1 j cc j: j, av pp-f d cst vhb pn31, c-acp cs pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi pn31, po32 n2 vbr av-dc cs po32 n2, cc po32 n2 av-dc cs dt n1 pp-f pn31,
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1918
and their sense lesse than it selfe: And therefore their usuall expression is in secret with God, to powre out their heart in that joy, which they cannot expresse to man.
and their sense less than it self: And Therefore their usual expression is in secret with God, to pour out their heart in that joy, which they cannot express to man.
cc po32 n1 av-dc cs pn31 n1: cc av po32 j n1 vbz p-acp j-jn p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi av po32 n1 p-acp d n1, r-crq pns32 vmbx vvi p-acp n1.
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1919
When God infuseth it, the heart cannot comprehend it fully, but is like a small vessell, filled and overturned with a greater measure of liquor than it can containe;
When God infuseth it, the heart cannot comprehend it Fully, but is like a small vessel, filled and overturned with a greater measure of liquour than it can contain;
c-crq np1 vvz zz, dt n1 vmbx vvi pn31 av-j, cc-acp vbz av-j dt j n1, vvn cc vvn p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f n1 cs pn31 vmb vvi;
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1920
but it turneth that overrunning on God, and findeth that the best containing both of it,
but it turns that overrunning on God, and finds that the best containing both of it,
cc-acp pn31 vvz d vvg p-acp np1, cc vvz cst dt js vvg d pp-f pn31,
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1921
and that joy, is to be contained of God.
and that joy, is to be contained of God.
cc d n1, vbz pc-acp vbi vvn pp-f np1.
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It is also a glorious joy, or glorified, because it is the first fruits and earnest of the joyes of heaven,
It is also a glorious joy, or glorified, Because it is the First fruits and earnest of the Joys of heaven,
pn31 vbz av dt j n1, cc vvn, c-acp pn31 vbz dt ord n2 cc n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1,
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1923
and all worldly joyes are as short of it, as the smoak of flax to a great fire.
and all worldly Joys Are as short of it, as the smoke of flax to a great fire.
cc d j n2 vbr a-acp j pp-f pn31, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1.
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1924
Hereby are cleared both the spirituall •atietie and excesse. Spirituall satietie is that heavenly drunkennesse, or inebriation of grace, wherewith God filleth his owne.
Hereby Are cleared both the spiritual •atietie and excess. Spiritual satiety is that heavenly Drunkenness, or inebriation of grace, wherewith God fills his own.
av vbr vvn d dt j n1 cc n1. j n1 vbz d j n1, cc n1 pp-f n1, c-crq np1 vvz po31 d.
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1925
They shall be satiat (or made drunke) with the fatnesse of thy house. They shall be satiat (or made drunk) with the fatness of thy house.
pns32 vmb vbi fw-la (cc vvd vvn) p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1.
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1926
This is not of wine, as the Iewes blamed the Apostles , neither of malice that Sathan powreth into the heart,
This is not of wine, as the Iewes blamed the Apostles, neither of malice that Sathan poureth into the heart,
d vbz xx pp-f n1, c-acp dt np2 vvd dt n2, av-dx pp-f n1 cst np1 vvz p-acp dt n1,
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1927
neither of worldly cares, which come of the wilde grapes of humane condition, but it is of drunkennesse of the wine of grace, which floweth from the fulnesse of Christ,
neither of worldly Cares, which come of the wild grapes of humane condition, but it is of Drunkenness of the wine of grace, which flows from the fullness of christ,
av-dx pp-f j n2, r-crq vvb pp-f dt j n2 pp-f j n1, cc-acp pn31 vbz pp-f n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1,
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1928
and is put in new vessels.
and is put in new vessels.
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1929
This S. Peter granted for himself and the rest, we are not drunk with wine as ye thinke ,
This S. Peter granted for himself and the rest, we Are not drunk with wine as you think,
d n1 np1 vvn p-acp px31 cc dt n1, pns12 vbr xx vvn p-acp n1 c-acp pn22 vvb,
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1930
but with a better liquor, the graces of the Spirit, that came downe abundantly on them:
but with a better liquour, the graces of the Spirit, that Come down abundantly on them:
cc-acp p-acp dt jc n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, cst vvd a-acp av-j p-acp pno32:
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And be not drunken with wine wherein is excesse, but be fulfilled with the Spirit. This is that satietie, that commeth of the fat things of the ho•se of God,
And be not drunken with wine wherein is excess, but be fulfilled with the Spirit. This is that satiety, that comes of the fat things of the ho•se of God,
cc vbb xx j p-acp n1 c-crq vbz n1, cc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1. d vbz d n1, cst vvz pp-f dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1,
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and of the rivers of his pleasures or Paradise: and of the Rivers of his pleasures or Paradise:
cc pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n2 cc n1:
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1933
what are these fat things, but the fatted calfe Jesus Christ, who is daily crucified in the sanctuarie in the Gospell,
what Are these fat things, but the fatted calf jesus christ, who is daily Crucified in the sanctuary in the Gospel,
r-crq vbr d j n2, cc-acp dt vvn n1 np1 np1, r-crq vbz av-j vvd p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1,
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1934
and that for Raritie, Excellence, and Sweetnesse? Raritie, because none but he: Excellencie, because none like him:
and that for Rarity, Excellence, and Sweetness? Rarity, Because none but he: Excellency, Because none like him:
cc cst p-acp n1, n1, cc n1? n1, c-acp pix cc-acp pns31: n1, c-acp pi av-j pno31:
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1935
And Sweetnesse, because he fully delighteth the soule, which by the faith of his incarnation and passion, &c. applieth him to it selfe: Here is Samsons riddle:
And Sweetness, Because he Fully delights the soul, which by the faith of his incarnation and passion, etc. Applieth him to it self: Here is Samsons riddle:
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1936
Out of the labourer came meat, and out of the strong came sweetnesse. Out of the labourer Come meat, and out of the strong Come sweetness.
av pp-f dt n1 vvd n1, cc av pp-f dt j vvd n1.
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1937
Who laboured more than he, who trode the winepresse of the Lord alone? And who stronger than the Lion of the tribe of Judah? And what sweeter than that honycombe sticking in his bowels, that is the fruit of his obedience for us, springing of his incomparable love? This made the Greek Church to call it a monster of love The wicked go by,
Who laboured more than he, who trodden the winepress of the Lord alone? And who Stronger than the lion of the tribe of Judah? And what Sweeten than that Honeycomb sticking in his bowels, that is the fruit of his Obedience for us, springing of his incomparable love? This made the Greek Church to call it a monster of love The wicked go by,
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and search not his bowels for this honie, but the godly take it out and eat it,
and search not his bowels for this honey, but the godly take it out and eat it,
cc vvb xx po31 n2 p-acp d n1, cc-acp dt j vvi pn31 av cc vvi pn31,
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yea the wicked can lick the dew off the rock, but cannot sucke the honie out of it ;
yea the wicked can lick the due off the rock, but cannot suck the honey out of it;
uh dt j vmb vvi dt n1 a-acp dt n1, cc-acp vmbx vvi dt n1 av pp-f pn31;
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1940
but the godly by the mounds of the rock, thrust their beleeving and loving hearts into his heart,but the godly by the mounds of the rock, thrust their believing and loving hearts into his heart,
p-acp dt j p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vvb po32 j-vvg cc j-vvg n2 p-acp po31 n1,
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and are satiat with that love of the Father, the Sonne, and the Spirit, which they finde there.
and Are satiat with that love of the Father, the Son, and the Spirit, which they find there.
cc vbr fw-la p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1, cc dt n1, r-crq pns32 vvb a-acp.
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1942
This is to be filled with marrow and fatnesse, who receive largely of that unction, to make us fat and flourishing in the body of Christ. This is to be filled with marrow and fatness, who receive largely of that unction, to make us fat and flourishing in the body of christ.
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1943
Spirituall Excesse is, when God so communicateth himselfe to the soule, that it exceedeth the wonted disposition,
Spiritual Excess is, when God so Communicateth himself to the soul, that it exceeds the wonted disposition,
j n1 vbz, c-crq np1 av vvz px31 p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vvz dt j n1,
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1944
and is carried out of it selfe to him: The excellencie of the object, and singular sort of working, maketh this unaccustomed sweetnesse;
and is carried out of it self to him: The excellency of the Object, and singular sort of working, makes this unaccustomed sweetness;
cc vbz vvn av pp-f pn31 n1 p-acp pno31: dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc j n1 pp-f vvg, vvz d j n1;
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1945
for ordinarily wee can comprehend our disposition, but when he transcendeth our ordinary diet, wee must gather our wits afterward to consider the matter:
for ordinarily we can comprehend our disposition, but when he transcendeth our ordinary diet, we must gather our wits afterwards to Consider the matter:
c-acp av-j pns12 vmb vvi po12 n1, cc-acp c-crq pns31 vvz po12 j n1, pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 av pc-acp vvi dt n1:
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1946
In our wonted diet the spirit can bide in it selfe, though with reference to God,
In our wonted diet the Spirit can bide in it self, though with Referente to God,
p-acp po12 j n1 dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp pn31 n1, cs p-acp n1 p-acp np1,
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and by the way can move our body in naturall and civill actions:
and by the Way can move our body in natural and civil actions:
cc p-acp dt n1 vmb vvi po12 n1 p-acp j cc j n2:
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But when this excesse commeth, the spirit is pulled out of it selfe, and the body feebled:
But when this excess comes, the Spirit is pulled out of it self, and the body feebled:
cc-acp c-crq d n1 vvz, dt n1 vbz vvn av pp-f pn31 n1, cc dt n1 vvn:
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1949
So the Apostle knew not whether in the body, or out of the body, because of the excellencie of revelation;
So the Apostle knew not whither in the body, or out of the body, Because of the excellency of Revelation;
av dt n1 vvd xx cs p-acp dt n1, cc av pp-f dt n1, c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1;
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1950
so Daniels body was feebled, because of the separation of the spirit taken up only with heavenly things: so Daniel's body was feebled, Because of the separation of the Spirit taken up only with heavenly things:
av np1 n1 vbds vvn, c-acp pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn a-acp av-j p-acp j n2:
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1951
For the soule in any degree of that excesse, doeth not furnish power to the body,
For the soul in any degree of that excess, doth not furnish power to the body,
p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f d n1, vdz xx vvi n1 p-acp dt n1,
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1952
but turneth it in halfe a carcase.
but turns it in half a carcase.
cc-acp vvz pn31 p-acp j-jn dt n1.
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1953
It is good that the body finde sometimes this feebling by the vigorous worke of the spirit,
It is good that the body find sometime this feebling by the vigorous work of the Spirit,
pn31 vbz j cst dt n1 vvb av d vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1,
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because the vigour of the body, often feebleth the spirit.
Because the vigour of the body, often feebleth the Spirit.
c-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, av vvz dt n1.
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1955
Though they both make up one person, yet they have but a discording concord, and doe not ay agree upon a common joy and griefe.
Though they both make up one person, yet they have but a discording concord, and do not ay agree upon a Common joy and grief.
cs pns32 d vvi a-acp crd n1, av pns32 vhb p-acp dt vvg n1, cc vdb xx av vvi p-acp dt j n1 cc n1.
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1956
By this feebling, the body resents its owne mortalitie, and findeth that verified, That no mortall man can see God and live;
By this feebling, the body resents its own mortality, and finds that verified, That no Mortal man can see God and live;
p-acp d vvg, dt n1 vvz po31 d n1, cc vvz d vvn, cst dx j-jn n1 vmb vvi np1 cc vvi;
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1957
and therefore is moved to long for immortalitie, that it may joyfully brooke the fulnesse of that joy, whose first fruits doe so affect us.
and Therefore is moved to long for immortality, that it may joyfully brook the fullness of that joy, whose First fruits do so affect us.
cc av vbz vvn p-acp j c-acp n1, cst pn31 vmb av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f d n1, rg-crq ord n2 vdb av vvi pno12.
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1958
But this is not oft to be found, no not in the best:
But this is not oft to be found, no not in the best:
p-acp d vbz xx av pc-acp vbi vvn, dx xx p-acp dt js:
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1959
It is but as a sunne-blink in the mids of stormes, that commeth rarely, and bideth shortly. It is but as a sunne-blink in the mids of storms, that comes rarely, and bids shortly.
pn31 vbz cc-acp c-acp dt j p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f n2, cst vvz av-j, cc vvz av-j.
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1960
God offereth it but rarely as a delicate, lest we should thinke, that it came of our owne deserving or working;
God Offereth it but rarely as a delicate, lest we should think, that it Come of our own deserving or working;
np1 vvz pn31 p-acp av-j c-acp dt j, cs pns12 vmd vvi, cst pn31 vvd pp-f po12 d n-vvg cc vvg;
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or lest the frequence of it should take away the sweetnesse or accompt of it. And he giveth it for two speciall ends:
or lest the frequence of it should take away the sweetness or account of it. And he gives it for two special ends:
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The one, to refresh us after great afflictions or desertions, when we have beene striving with hardnesse and witherednesse of heart:
The one, to refresh us After great afflictions or desertions, when we have been striving with hardness and witheredness of heart:
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But so soone as his spirit rusheth on us, with that holy and heavenly satietie,
But so soon as his Spirit Rushes on us, with that holy and heavenly satiety,
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like the woman delivered of a sonne, we forget our former sorrowes, because we have found him whom our soule loveth.
like the woman Delivered of a son, we forget our former sorrows, Because we have found him whom our soul loves.
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The other is, to strengthen us for some great temptation, like Eliahs double supper: But come what tentation may, better to find that furnishing, than to want it.
The other is, to strengthen us for Some great temptation, like Elijah's double supper: But come what tentation may, better to find that furnishing, than to want it.
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It hath also a further reach than for the present time, for it leadeth us back to eternitie,
It hath also a further reach than for the present time, for it leads us back to eternity,
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and maketh us feele our selves in Gods electing love, whose infallible fruit wee finde in so full infusion of his love.
and makes us feel our selves in God's electing love, whose infallible fruit we find in so full infusion of his love.
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Next, it leadeth us foreward to glorification, and these joyes assure us, that as now we have these first fruits, so eternally we shall rejoyce with God,
Next, it leads us forward to glorification, and these Joys assure us, that as now we have these First fruits, so eternally we shall rejoice with God,
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for it is not as the small and warsh taste of the temporarie Christian, as a drop;
for it is not as the small and warsh taste of the temporary Christian, as a drop;
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but the full measure of Gods children, as the outbreaking of a fountaine.
but the full measure of God's children, as the outbreaking of a fountain.
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It reacheth also to a higher place than the sanctuarie, for under this satietie we are in heaven with God:
It reaches also to a higher place than the sanctuary, for under this satiety we Are in heaven with God:
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For as he boweth downe and kisseth us with the kisses of inspiration, infusion, and delight,
For as he boweth down and Kisses us with the Kisses of inspiration, infusion, and delight,
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so wee ascend to him in heaven, and the soule is more there busied, than the body in the sanctuarie.
so we ascend to him in heaven, and the soul is more there busied, than the body in the sanctuary.
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This is also to assure us of life eternall, for God never bringeth any to heaven,
This is also to assure us of life Eternal, for God never brings any to heaven,
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but sometimes in this life he giveth them a taste of it by some transfiguration on the mountaine: He hath promised it,
but sometime in this life he gives them a taste of it by Some transfiguration on the mountain: He hath promised it,
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and Sathan would make us thinke his promise but winde, therefore he giveth us such reall beginnings, to assure us of the truth,
and Sathan would make us think his promise but wind, Therefore he gives us such real beginnings, to assure us of the truth,
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and to perswade us of the fulnesse of it in heaven.
and to persuade us of the fullness of it in heaven.
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For it is not a divided, but a continuat thing, like a chaine that cannot be broken,
For it is not a divided, but a Continuat thing, like a chain that cannot be broken,
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so that he which getteth such beginnings, shall also get the perfection.
so that he which gets such beginnings, shall also get the perfection.
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Lastly, it is to destroy the love of the world, for the world will never be great in his eyes, who hath seene God;
Lastly, it is to destroy the love of the world, for the world will never be great in his eyes, who hath seen God;
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but the loathing of the world, and the love of God will grow in his soule by equall degrees.
but the loathing of the world, and the love of God will grow in his soul by equal Degrees.
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The soule thus filled with love and joy, is full of God, and under that disposition cannot be wrong charged to any doing or suffering for him:
The soul thus filled with love and joy, is full of God, and under that disposition cannot be wrong charged to any doing or suffering for him:
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For the sense of Christs love maketh his yoak easie , & his burden light. That love constrained the Apostle to diligence, and the nativenes of it seeketh out wayes to honour God.
For the sense of Christ love makes his yoke easy, & his burden Light. That love constrained the Apostle to diligence, and the nativenes of it seeks out ways to honour God.
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The Martyrs were thereby moved to misregard their torments:
The Martyrs were thereby moved to misregard their torments:
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For as a drunken man neither heareth nor seeth what is done beside him, so when their wives and children wept on them, that they would pitie themselves;
For as a drunken man neither hears nor sees what is done beside him, so when their wives and children wept on them, that they would pity themselves;
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they neither heard that diversion, neither the paine of the torments. they neither herd that diversion, neither the pain of the torments.
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And the Apostle met teares, with What do yee weeping and breaking my heart? I am not only content to be bound at Ierusalem,
And the Apostle met tears, with What do ye weeping and breaking my heart? I am not only content to be bound At Ierusalem,
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but also to die for the name of the Lord Iesus. but also to die for the name of the Lord Iesus.
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On this excesse Moses desired to be cut off, and the Apostle to be accursed for his brethren.
On this excess Moses desired to be Cut off, and the Apostle to be accursed for his brothers.
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The love of God made them forget themselves with an holy oblivion: But it was their best remembring of themselves;
The love of God made them forget themselves with an holy oblivion: But it was their best remembering of themselves;
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to hold them fast in straitest union with God. Hereof foure things arise: 1. The agreement of sight and fruition.
to hold them fast in straitest Union with God. Hereof foure things arise: 1. The agreement of sighed and fruition.
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2. The compleatnesse of Gods beautie in the sanctuarie. 3. The difference of religions; 2. The completeness of God's beauty in the sanctuary. 3. The difference of Religions;
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4. And of worshippers in the true religion. 1. Sight and fruition goe well together, as the double spirit of Eliseus,
4. And of worshippers in the true Religion. 1. Sighed and fruition go well together, as the double Spirit of Elisha,
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for the illumination of the minde; and the purging of the affections compleat the man: for the minde knoweth, and the affections will.
for the illumination of the mind; and the purging of the affections complete the man: for the mind Knoweth, and the affections will.
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Sight or light without fruition is fruitlesse; and fruition or affection without light is rash:
Sighed or Light without fruition is fruitless; and fruition or affection without Light is rash:
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Light first wakeneth, and then directeth the affection, to affect things in that order ▪ and measure as it directeth:
Light First wakeneth, and then directeth the affection, to affect things in that order ▪ and measure as it directeth:
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And the affection followeth to justifie the trueth of that light.
And the affection follows to justify the truth of that Light.
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Sight apprehendeth God as distant, but fruition injoyeth him within, and our selves in that union:
Sighed apprehendeth God as distant, but fruition Enjoyeth him within, and our selves in that Union:
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the minde is more easily inlightned, than the affection bowed.
the mind is more Easily enlightened, than the affection bowed.
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The Disciples knew Christ was to depart from them, yet they were sorie for it, their will crossing their minde. The Disciples knew christ was to depart from them, yet they were sorry for it, their will crossing their mind.
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But fruition is better than sight, as Ephraim the younger brother was more fruitfull and mightie than Manasseh.
But fruition is better than sighed, as Ephraim the younger brother was more fruitful and mighty than Manasses.
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When God craveth the best of man, he biddeth him love him with all his heart:
When God craves the best of man, he bids him love him with all his heart:
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And the image of God consisteth most in righteousnesse and holinesse, which are most in the heart:
And the image of God Consisteth most in righteousness and holiness, which Are most in the heart:
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Knowledge maketh a sort of mentall union, and yet the heart may hate that same thing it is so united to;
Knowledge makes a sort of mental Union, and yet the heart may hate that same thing it is so united to;
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but affection maketh a heartie and strong union, which cannot be broken.
but affection makes a hearty and strong Union, which cannot be broken.
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Knowledge is a great gift of God, but if men stand at it as their happinesse,
Knowledge is a great gift of God, but if men stand At it as their happiness,
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and advance not to fruition, they may be as hard in heart, and profane in life, as the ignorant.
and advance not to fruition, they may be as hard in heart, and profane in life, as the ignorant.
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Sathan hath his name Daemon from knowledge, because being a compleat spirit, he hath both great knowledge by creation, and daily augmented by experience:
Sathan hath his name Daemon from knowledge, Because being a complete Spirit, he hath both great knowledge by creation, and daily augmented by experience:
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but his affection is contrary to his knowledge, for he neither loveth the good, nor hateth the evill, he knoweth.
but his affection is contrary to his knowledge, for he neither loves the good, nor hates the evil, he Knoweth.
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We partake more of God by fruition, than by sight. To dispute of happinesse with a frosen and cold heart, is great miserie.
We partake more of God by fruition, than by sighed. To dispute of happiness with a frozen and cold heart, is great misery.
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Goodnesse is a speciall attribute of God, expressing that fountaine; and he revealeth it, to make us good and happie in his goodnesse:
goodness is a special attribute of God, expressing that fountain; and he Revealeth it, to make us good and happy in his Goodness:
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and that is more in the conformitie of our will and affections to him, than of knowledge alone.
and that is more in the conformity of our will and affections to him, than of knowledge alone.
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If it be true, that wee know no more of God, than wee affect him, then fruition is better than knowledge, which it both limiteth and exceedeth.
If it be true, that we know no more of God, than we affect him, then fruition is better than knowledge, which it both limiteth and exceeds.
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Instruction maketh men learned, but affection maketh them wise. It is one thing to know, and another to possesse: Instruction makes men learned, but affection makes them wise. It is one thing to know, and Another to possess:
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It is not the knowledge of riches, but the possession that maketh men rich: It is one thing to see God, and another to feare and love him. It is not the knowledge of riches, but the possession that makes men rich: It is one thing to see God, and Another to Fear and love him.
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They may justly glorie of their power in being the sonnes of God, in whom this sonly love burneth, and this affection liveth.
They may justly glory of their power in being the Sons of God, in whom this sonly love burns, and this affection lives.
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Secondly, the compleat beautie of the sanctuary is Gods presence, which maketh up all the parts of it.
Secondly, the complete beauty of the sanctuary is God's presence, which makes up all the parts of it.
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It is knowne in his working, wherein wee consider foure things:
It is known in his working, wherein we Consider foure things:
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First, the efficacie: Secondly, the secrecie: Thirdly, the sensiblenesse: Fourthly, the discerning. His working in the Saints, is the work of his omnipotencie, whereby hee raised Christ from the dead; for it is called a new Creation, a regeneration, and the Hebrewes call comfort the returning of the soule, as though griefe had thrust it out of the bodie, First, the efficacy: Secondly, the secrecy: Thirdly, the sensibleness: Fourthly, the discerning. His working in the Saints, is the work of his omnipotency, whereby he raised christ from the dead; for it is called a new Creation, a regeneration, and the Hebrews call Comfort the returning of the soul, as though grief had thrust it out of the body,
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but God by comfort brought it back againe, as a sort of resurrection. And this is the power that goeth out with the word to make it conquering.
but God by Comfort brought it back again, as a sort of resurrection. And this is the power that Goes out with the word to make it conquering.
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for it returneth not in vain, but worketh the work wherefore it is sent. Secondly, the secrecie of his worke, which is hid oft-times to those who have it: for it returns not in vain, but works the work Wherefore it is sent. Secondly, the secrecy of his work, which is hid ofttimes to those who have it:
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The spirit bloweth where it listeth: yea, oft times we apprehend the contrarie; The Spirit blows where it lists: yea, oft times we apprehend the contrary;
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for his diet with the godly is to lead them to heaven by the gates of hell.
for his diet with the godly is to led them to heaven by the gates of hell.
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For many a time hee plungeth us in fearefull terrors, but his work endeth in joyfull comforts.
For many a time he plungeth us in fearful terrors, but his work Endeth in joyful comforts.
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So David is mourning in the beginning of many Psalmes, the 6th. 32. 51. &c. but in the end, hee is rejoycing,
So David is mourning in the beginning of many Psalms, the 6th. 32. 51. etc. but in the end, he is rejoicing,
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and of a poore supplicant for himselfe, is turned an Intercessour for the Church.
and of a poor supplicant for himself, is turned an Intercessor for the Church.
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The childe in the belly feeleth not his growing, yet he groweth, and the hand of the horologue is not seene in the moving,
The child in the belly feeleth not his growing, yet he grows, and the hand of the horologue is not seen in the moving,
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yet when it commeth to an houre, it is manifest that it hath moved.
yet when it comes to an hour, it is manifest that it hath moved.
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So the worke of grace hath a growing in us though hid, and is manifest in some great degree of joy, or great griefe.
So the work of grace hath a growing in us though hid, and is manifest in Some great degree of joy, or great grief.
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Thirdly, the sensiblenesse of it, for wee are both the object of his work, and reasonable and conscionable workers with him:
Thirdly, the sensibleness of it, for we Are both the Object of his work, and reasonable and conscionable workers with him:
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Sometimes wee feele the work, but know not the Author, as the disciples going to Emaus felt their hearts burning:
Sometime we feel the work, but know not the Author, as the Disciples going to Emaus felt their hearts burning:
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but knew not it came of Christ.
but knew not it Come of christ.
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Sometimes we know the author, as Elizabeth knew the presence of Christ to be the cause of her joy at the blessed Virgins salutation.
Sometime we know the author, as Elizabeth knew the presence of christ to be the cause of her joy At the blessed Virgins salutation.
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And the fore-runner springing in her belly, testified that he was spiritually sensible of his masters presence,
And the forerunner springing in her belly, testified that he was spiritually sensible of his Masters presence,
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before he had the use of any bodily sense:
before he had the use of any bodily sense:
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So the new man in us, when he is not oppressed with senselesnesse, leapeth for joy at the voyce of Christ.
So the new man in us, when he is not oppressed with senselessness, leapeth for joy At the voice of christ.
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Fourthly, the discerning of it goeth in three: First, for originall: That it is a divine power;
Fourthly, the discerning of it Goes in three: First, for original: That it is a divine power;
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though it specifie it selfe in our disposition which is humane, yet it selfe is meerly divine:
though it specify it self in our disposition which is humane, yet it self is merely divine:
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Secondly, in the force, for it worketh infallibly in the Elect. Omnipotencie admitteth no resistance,
Secondly, in the force, for it works infallibly in the Elect. Omnipotency admitteth no resistance,
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and mans will hath no losse, when the Creator of it maketh it free from sinne:
and men will hath no loss, when the Creator of it makes it free from sin:
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no, it is both the glorie and libertie of our will, that God takes it in his hand,
no, it is both the glory and liberty of our will, that God Takes it in his hand,
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& boweth it what way he pleaseth.
& boweth it what Way he Pleases.
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And Gods best children endeavour to this as a perfection, who have their wils altogether conformed to the will of God;
And God's best children endeavour to this as a perfection, who have their wills altogether conformed to the will of God;
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and that they can quite their owne will, when they see his will revealed in his providence:
and that they can quite their own will, when they see his will revealed in his providence:
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so farre are they from thinking their wils to be harmed, when they are determined of God.
so Far Are they from thinking their wills to be harmed, when they Are determined of God.
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They strive to be like Gods who stand out in the question of free-will against God,
They strive to be like God's who stand out in the question of freewill against God,
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and are blasphemous while they affirm, That God worketh no more mightily in the elect, than Sathan doth in the reprobate.
and Are blasphemous while they affirm, That God works no more mightily in the elect, than Sathan does in the Reprobate.
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But when wee finde his power to bee such, that neither nature can imitate nor resist,
But when we find his power to be such, that neither nature can imitate nor resist,
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then we acknowledge it is the finger of God in us. Thirdly, the fruits are a change and calmenes:
then we acknowledge it is the finger of God in us. Thirdly, the fruits Are a change and calmenes:
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The change is so sensible, that it argueth a divine power.
The change is so sensible, that it argue a divine power.
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For it goeth eyther from contrary to contrary, as from joy to griefe, or from griefe to joy;
For it Goes either from contrary to contrary, as from joy to grief, or from grief to joy;
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or if it abide in either of them it commeth in a greater degree than was immediately before.
or if it abide in either of them it comes in a greater degree than was immediately before.
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Yea, all in us feeleth that working; the old man to his wounding, and the new man to his strengthning.
Yea, all in us feeleth that working; the old man to his wounding, and the new man to his strengthening.
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Calmenesse of spirit is the other fruit, whereby with some sweet astonishment, we rest in his bosome whom our soule loveth:Calmness of Spirit is the other fruit, whereby with Some sweet astonishment, we rest in his bosom whom our soul loves:
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Then we break out with this, or the like ejaculation, Who am I that thou remembrest me with the favour of thy people,
Then we break out with this, or the like ejaculation, Who am I that thou Rememberest me with the favour of thy people,
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and visitest me with thy salvation! and visitest me with thy salvation!
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that thou makest me see the felicitie of thy chosen, and rejoyce with the joy of thy people,
that thou Makest me see the felicity of thy chosen, and rejoice with the joy of thy people,
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and glorie with thine inheritance! Who am I that thou discernest mee, making me both see and enjoy thee in the sanctuarie,
and glory with thine inheritance! Who am I that thou discernest me, making me both see and enjoy thee in the sanctuary,
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and so to be a part of the beautie of it!
and so to be a part of the beauty of it!
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Who can containe himselfe for joy, when he findeth that divine majestie incline himselfe to his weaknesse, Who can contain himself for joy, when he finds that divine majesty incline himself to his weakness,
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and co•• down to so familiar and sweetest societie ? and co•• down to so familiar and Sweetest society?
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Hereof commeth the Christian true contentment. The world hath almost talked as much of contentment (the marrow of happinesse) as of happinesse it selfe, on these same grounds, in these same errors, & with the like fruit.
Hereof comes the Christian true contentment. The world hath almost talked as much of contentment (the marrow of happiness) as of happiness it self, on these same grounds, in these same errors, & with the like fruit.
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For they sought it never in God, but in his gifts:
For they sought it never in God, but in his Gifts:
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They fastened not their soules upon the chiefe good, but loosed their desires upon every occasionall good,
They fastened not their Souls upon the chief good, but loosed their Desires upon every occasional good,
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and so they neither contained their lot, nor were contained of it. But increase of their lot inflamed their desire, and augmented their miscontentment:
and so they neither contained their lot, nor were contained of it. But increase of their lot inflamed their desire, and augmented their miscontentment:
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But true contentment is, when the soule findeth it selfe embraced of God, yea, and possessed of him;
But true contentment is, when the soul finds it self embraced of God, yea, and possessed of him;
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that it may say, The Lord is the portion of my inheritance;
that it may say, The Lord is the portion of my inheritance;
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for it findeth it selfe contained of God, & is content to be so contained, which is properly contentment.
for it finds it self contained of God, & is content to be so contained, which is properly contentment.
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As in it selfe it is so contained, so in all the desires, which runne no wayes out to other things;
As in it self it is so contained, so in all the Desires, which run no ways out to other things;
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for it hath a spirituall delicacie, that being full of God, it counteth not greatly of other things beside.
for it hath a spiritual delicacy, that being full of God, it counteth not greatly of other things beside.
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Therefore when the Prophet hath called God his portion, hee said, his inheritance was pleasant to him:
Therefore when the Prophet hath called God his portion, he said, his inheritance was pleasant to him:
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he found such contentment in God, that hee saw nothing beside, that could so much as draw his vaging desire to it.
he found such contentment in God, that he saw nothing beside, that could so much as draw his vaging desire to it.
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Hee contemneth other things, and that not onely which hee might have, but what he would have, He contemneth other things, and that not only which he might have, but what he would have,
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because these things doe more hurt being obtained, than desired. Thirdly, here is a difference betwixt the true and false religion. Because these things do more hurt being obtained, than desired. Thirdly, Here is a difference betwixt the true and false Religion.
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True religion presenteth the true God as an object of worship;
True Religion presents the true God as an Object of worship;
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an author of working, an opener of his peoples eyes to see, a mover of their hearts to love him, and rejoyce in him:
an author of working, an opener of his peoples eyes to see, a mover of their hearts to love him, and rejoice in him:
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So that both the union is sensible ▪ and the communion flowing from it. False religion hath none of these:
So that both the Union is sensible ▪ and the communion flowing from it. False Religion hath none of these:
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for idolatrie hath no true God for the object, neither superstition (the false worship of the true God.) Let them pretend affection and zeale even to extasie, it is no better than the furie of the Baalites .
for idolatry hath no true God for the Object, neither Superstition (the false worship of the true God.) Let them pretend affection and zeal even to ecstasy, it is no better than the fury of the Baalites.
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The new Pelagians also deny any other working of God in the Elect than in the Reprobate,
The new Pelagians also deny any other working of God in the Elect than in the Reprobate,
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and grant no more than a morall suasion generally offering, but never moving the heart to receive:
and grant no more than a moral suasion generally offering, but never moving the heart to receive:
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They hold God and man ever asunder; for they give man a beginning of good which he hath not of Christ.
They hold God and man ever asunder; for they give man a beginning of good which he hath not of christ.
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In the work, they make him his owne discerner, and in the end exactour of his own due glorie.
In the work, they make him his own discerner, and in the end Executor of his own due glory.
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But wee should consider the Elect, as they are the lively members of Christ, and have right to the fulnes of grace that is in that head,
But we should Consider the Elect, as they Are the lively members of christ, and have right to the fullness of grace that is in that head,
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so that when God commeth downe to work in the Sanctuarie, hee looketh not to the Elect as strangers,
so that when God comes down to work in the Sanctuary, he looks not to the Elect as Strangers,
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but as to the living members abiding in his Sonne, and therefore his Spirit communicateth to them both easily and powerfully, the grace that is in that fountain.
but as to the living members abiding in his Son, and Therefore his Spirit Communicateth to them both Easily and powerfully, the grace that is in that fountain.
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This reall union with Christ is better than their division:
This real Union with christ is better than their division:
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and they who will ever be divided from the chiefe good cannot intend to have happinesse in him.
and they who will ever be divided from the chief good cannot intend to have happiness in him.
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Fourthly, this putteth a difference among them, who are exercised in a true religion. They are not all alike disposed:
Fourthly, this putteth a difference among them, who Are exercised in a true Religion. They Are not all alike disposed:
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some receive happinesse with joy by that effectuall working:
Some receive happiness with joy by that effectual working:
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others remaine senselesse in the hardnesse of their heart, which they have drawn on with the deceit of sinne :
Others remain senseless in the hardness of their heart, which they have drawn on with the deceit of sin:
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Some again contemne the holy disposition of the godly:
some again contemn the holy disposition of the godly:
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So Eli (albeit otherwise a good man) expounded Hannahs devotion at the first uncharitably: So Eli (albeit otherwise a good man) expounded Hannahs devotion At the First uncharitably:
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But though Eli mock Hannahs devotion, and the proud Pharisee disdaine the teares of the penitent Woman ,
But though Eli mock Hannahs devotion, and the proud Pharisee disdain the tears of the penitent Woman,
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yet Christ both accepteth and defendeth her .
yet christ both Accepteth and defendeth her.
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No wonder, for this work is personall, and known only to them in whom it is.
No wonder, for this work is personal, and known only to them in whom it is.
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That white stone hath the name of Elect written on it, and none can reade it but he that hath it;
That white stone hath the name of Elect written on it, and none can read it but he that hath it;
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none is conscious of his estate in grace, but himselfe:
none is conscious of his estate in grace, but himself:
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Others, who have the like, can judge charitably, while they, who have not such experience doe carpe and censure.
Others, who have the like, can judge charitably, while they, who have not such experience do carp and censure.
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This vilifying of the grace of God, is a policie of Sathan;
This vilifying of the grace of God, is a policy of Sathan;
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thereby hee hardeneth naturall men, and presseth to dash Gods children from seeking, or uttering of that, which is so uncharitably censured.
thereby he Hardeneth natural men, and Presseth to dash God's children from seeking, or uttering of that, which is so uncharitably censured.
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But grace guardeth them sufficiently, it recompenseth them largely, for that suffering doubleth their joy; and the conscience of it sharpneth them to seek it the more .
But grace guardeth them sufficiently, it recompenseth them largely, for that suffering doubles their joy; and the conscience of it sharpeneth them to seek it the more.
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When wisedome is justified of her children, she justifies them the more:When Wisdom is justified of her children, she Justifies them the more:
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for their justifying of others, and erecting the throne of God in the soule by his approbation, contemneth the uncharitablenesse of man.
for their justifying of Others, and erecting the throne of God in the soul by his approbation, contemneth the uncharitableness of man.
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Naturall men will neither mourne at Christ , not dance at his pyping, yet they can mock such as sympathize with them both.
Natural men will neither mourn At christ, not dance At his piping, yet they can mock such as sympathise with them both.
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They are like that Prince of Samaria, who saw the plenty, but tasted not of it,
They Are like that Prince of Samaria, who saw the plenty, but tasted not of it,
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but was trod down by the presse of those who desired that, that he distrusted. Lastly, it is our dutie to seeke this fruition, and it is proper to man:
but was trod down by the press of those who desired that, that he distrusted. Lastly, it is our duty to seek this fruition, and it is proper to man:
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for though other things be possessed of God, yet they possesse not God, and this is our possession of him to enjoy it . for though other things be possessed of God, yet they possess not God, and this is our possession of him to enjoy it.
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And for this cause, beside the work in the sanctuarie, in private sometimes to steale our selves from our selves, that wee may be found in God .
And for this cause, beside the work in the sanctuary, in private sometime to steal our selves from our selves, that we may be found in God.
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This selfe-stealth is our preservation, for we finde our selves more in him, than when wee are in our selves.
This self-stealth is our preservation, for we find our selves more in him, than when we Are in our selves.
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This is a commendable theft, God commandeth it, and wee glorie in it.
This is a commendable theft, God commands it, and we glory in it.
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That that is stollen is safer than that which remaineth, and nothing is lost, but that which is not stollen.
That that is stolen is safer than that which remains, and nothing is lost, but that which is not stolen.
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For, knowing of ourselves, wee have need of a great custome and taske to depart from our senses,
For, knowing of ourselves, we have need of a great custom and task to depart from our Senses,
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and to gather our spirit in i• selfe . and to gather our Spirit in i• self.
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For if we exceede not visible things, wee have not the eye of our minde fitted to behold things eternall:
For if we exceed not visible things, we have not the eye of our mind fitted to behold things Eternal:
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But when the soule hath gathered it selfe in it selfe it dare looke to God . But when the soul hath gathered it self in it self it Dare look to God.
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It is our griefe to come backe from such a disposition, as a man delighted with a palace desires not to come to the cottage where he was borne.
It is our grief to come back from such a disposition, as a man delighted with a palace Desires not to come to the cottage where he was born.
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This is the presence of God with his Saints, whereby they solace their absence from him dwelling in the bodie.
This is the presence of God with his Saints, whereby they solace their absence from him Dwelling in the body.
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God commandeth it, Seek ye my face: The godly desire it, Thy face, Lord, will I seek;
God commands it, Seek you my face: The godly desire it, Thy face, Lord, will I seek;
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hee promiseth it, I will bee with him in trouble; and they boast of it, I will not be affraid, because thou art with me:
he promises it, I will be with him in trouble; and they boast of it, I will not be afraid, Because thou art with me:
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They take the measure from some excesse of spirituall fruition, and according thereto, rule their spirituall state:
They take the measure from Some excess of spiritual fruition, and according thereto, Rule their spiritual state:
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As a Man that hath leapen far, tryeth his strength by equalling that leap;
As a Man that hath leapen Far, trieth his strength by equalling that leap;
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thereby they judge of their lot, which is the prosperitie of their prosperitie, the comfort of their adversitie, their walking with God like Enoch, and their conversion in heaven, the awband of our corruption,
thereby they judge of their lot, which is the Prosperity of their Prosperity, the Comfort of their adversity, their walking with God like Enoch, and their conversion in heaven, the awband of our corruption,
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and the spurre of Gods grace in us.
and the spur of God's grace in us.
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For no law, reward, or punishment, can so eyther hold us from sinne, or draw us to God,
For no law, reward, or punishment, can so either hold us from sin, or draw us to God,
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as the conscience of Gods presence.
as the conscience of God's presence.
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It is Gods dwelling in us, and our dwelling in him, and our happinesse and heaven on earth.
It is God's Dwelling in us, and our Dwelling in him, and our happiness and heaven on earth.
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But let us not deceive our selves in the conceit of this vision or fruition, except our lives answer to both.
But let us not deceive our selves in the conceit of this vision or fruition, except our lives answer to both.
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For this vision is true wisedome, which wee both have and kythe, by the obedience of the commandements: And it is the law of God written in wise soules, that they live so much the better,
For this vision is true Wisdom, which we both have and kythe, by the Obedience of the Commandments: And it is the law of God written in wise Souls, that they live so much the better,
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when they behold him by understanding, and keep him by a godly life . Therefore let none boast of vision and fruition, who liveth not godly. when they behold him by understanding, and keep him by a godly life. Therefore let none boast of vision and fruition, who lives not godly.
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All men would come to Christ, but few will follow him: All would enjoy, but few will imitate him . All men would come to christ, but few will follow him: All would enjoy, but few will imitate him.
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SECT. IX. Of constant enquirie for perfect happines. And to enquire in his Temple.
SECT. IX. Of constant enquiry for perfect happiness. And to inquire in his Temple.
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THis is the last point of the Text, concerning our greatest care about happinesse, to bee searching continually, that we may persevere and grow therein.
THis is the last point of the Text, Concerning our greatest care about happiness, to be searching continually, that we may persevere and grow therein.
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The first enquirie was to finde out what happinesse was, and where to finde it.
The First enquiry was to find out what happiness was, and where to find it.
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The second is, after we have obtained it, to goe forward in the degrees till perfection. For, inquirie importeth more than finding:
The second is, After we have obtained it, to go forward in the Degrees till perfection. For, inquiry imports more than finding:
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and prayer is farther off than obtaining. and prayer is farther off than obtaining.
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The order telleth us, that enquiring followeth beholding, and none doe more seeke God, and happinesse in him, than they that see him.
The order Telleth us, that inquiring follows beholding, and none do more seek God, and happiness in him, than they that see him.
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Desire of grace groweth with the growth of it.
Desire of grace grows with the growth of it.
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As the wretch wretcheth the more he is enriched, so the increase of grace augmenteth the desire of it.
As the wretch wretcheth the more he is enriched, so the increase of grace Augmenteth the desire of it.
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Gods Church is busie, running to and fro seeking her beloved, when other companies seeke their vanities.
God's Church is busy, running to and from seeking her Beloved, when other companies seek their vanities.
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That heavenly affection setteth her on work, and the want of it made them idle.
That heavenly affection sets her on work, and the want of it made them idle.
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Peter and John were most forward in running to the sepulchre, because they loved him most;
Peter and John were most forward in running to the Sepulchre, Because they loved him most;
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and Simeon came oftner to the temple, than others in Jerusalem, because he longed more to see Christ in the flesh.
and Simeon Come oftener to the temple, than Others in Jerusalem, Because he longed more to see christ in the Flesh.
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And it is ever seene, that they who have most knowledge with holinesse, are busiest to seek the Lord.
And it is ever seen, that they who have most knowledge with holiness, Are Busiest to seek the Lord.
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God is so glorious, and happinesse is so sweet, that the more wee see them, the more wee seeke them.
God is so glorious, and happiness is so sweet, that the more we see them, the more we seek them.
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And the nature of true grace is to be so allured;
And the nature of true grace is to be so allured;
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neither is there a better token of the livelinesse of the new man, than to be set continually to seek his Creatour.
neither is there a better token of the liveliness of the new man, than to be Set continually to seek his Creator.
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The word ( enquire ) in the originall pointeth also at the morning, because the Soule is then most fit for enquiring;
The word (inquire) in the original pointeth also At the morning, Because the Soul is then most fit for inquiring;
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and the Sun rising, rayseth all things up with him with their first and best actions, which at Even in his falling are not so.
and the Sun rising, raises all things up with him with their First and best actions, which At Even in his falling Are not so.
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Wisedome also promiseth, that they that seeke her in the morning , shall finde her;
Wisdom also promises, that they that seek her in the morning, shall find her;
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and the light of the Spirit in the faithfull is compared to the morning light, because Jesus Christ the Sunne of righteousnesse hath brought a new light into the world after the Evening of Adams fall.
and the Light of the Spirit in the faithful is compared to the morning Light, Because jesus christ the Sun of righteousness hath brought a new Light into the world After the Evening of Adams fallen.
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Therfore in seeking happinesse, we would be tymous in the morning of our age, and vigour of our soule,
Therefore in seeking happiness, we would be tymous in the morning of our age, and vigour of our soul,
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and not cast off that greatest worke to old age.
and not cast off that greatest work to old age.
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God biddeth us haste in the morning, but Sathan biddeth us delay till the evening of our time:
God bids us haste in the morning, but Sathan bids us Delay till the evening of our time:
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And he who doth so, what knoweth he, if he shal live so long? Or,
And he who does so, what Knoweth he, if he shall live so long? Or,
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if he doe, he knoweth not, if God will continue the occasions of happinesse with him:
if he do, he Knoweth not, if God will continue the occasions of happiness with him:
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Or, if they abide, what knoweth hee, if God will blesse them? No, it is just with God to neglect them in their old age, who neglected him in their youth.
Or, if they abide, what Knoweth he, if God will bless them? No, it is just with God to neglect them in their old age, who neglected him in their youth.
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Because I cryed, and ye would not answer, therefore ye shall cry, and I will not answer, but laugh at your destruction. Because I cried, and you would not answer, Therefore you shall cry, and I will not answer, but laugh At your destruction.
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Hee who spendeth the morning of his age dissolutely, hath never earnestly thought of true happinesse.
He who spendeth the morning of his age dissolutely, hath never earnestly Thought of true happiness.
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This word offereth three things to our consideration:
This word Offereth three things to our consideration:
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1. Our imperfection. 2. Our changeable state. 3. And the remedy of both, in a diligent inquirie. 1. Imperfection is in the best, 1. Our imperfection. 2. Our changeable state. 3. And the remedy of both, in a diligent inquiry. 1. Imperfection is in the best,
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for we are here not capable of perfection, because wee have flesh mixed with the spirit,
for we Are Here not capable of perfection, Because we have Flesh mixed with the Spirit,
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and are layed open to the continuall tentations of Sathan: This cannot stand with happinesse;
and Are laid open to the continual tentations of Sathan: This cannot stand with happiness;
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for in heaven neither can the sinne of ill or tentation be admitted, neither can the chiefe good be lost .
for in heaven neither can the sin of ill or tentation be admitted, neither can the chief good be lost.
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The most perfect after Christ confessed his imperfection;
The most perfect After christ confessed his imperfection;
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Not that I have alreadie attained, or am already perfect, and that to the astonishment of the best . Not that I have already attained, or am already perfect, and that to the astonishment of the best.
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And here we know but in part, for where wee know one thing, millions are hid from us; And Here we know but in part, for where we know one thing, millions Are hid from us;
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and that same that we know is more hid than knowne;
and that same that we know is more hid than known;
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and all our knowledge is but some thing of all, but nothing of all, but nothing of the whole:
and all our knowledge is but Some thing of all, but nothing of all, but nothing of the Whole:
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And the undoubted testimonie of greatest knowledge, is the greatest conscience of ignorance: Take the knowledge of the best, it is but ignorance, confusion, and full of uncertaintie.
And the undoubted testimony of greatest knowledge, is the greatest conscience of ignorance: Take the knowledge of the best, it is but ignorance, confusion, and full of uncertainty.
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Therefore one crieth out justly, Woe to our straight knowledge, woe to the povertie of our understanding .
Therefore one cries out justly, Woe to our straight knowledge, woe to the poverty of our understanding.
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If wee looke to God, how small is our knowledge;
If we look to God, how small is our knowledge;
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and though modestly wee may search his will, but not curiously his Majestie, lest we be oppressed, we come but short.
and though modestly we may search his will, but not curiously his Majesty, lest we be oppressed, we come but short.
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And in the search of his will, if we should study from 16. to an 100. yeere old, we would daily finde matter of a new searching ,
And in the search of his will, if we should study from 16. to an 100. year old, we would daily find matter of a new searching,
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albeit there is as much plaine, as to suffice people to salvation. The conceit of perfection is the greatest imperfection, and the greatest stay of proceeding:
albeit there is as much plain, as to suffice people to salvation. The conceit of perfection is the greatest imperfection, and the greatest stay of proceeding:
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When men set up these two mountaines in their way, of presumption, and vaine glorie, they leave off to go forward:
When men Set up these two Mountains in their Way, of presumption, and vain glory, they leave off to go forward:
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For whither shall they go, who thinke themselves already perfect? The Jewes had this, and would not submit them to the righteousnesse of God .
For whither shall they go, who think themselves already perfect? The Jews had this, and would not submit them to the righteousness of God.
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The Papists have it, in their perfection obtained, or to be obtained, their merit, supererogation: and all vented in the confidence they put in their merits.
The Papists have it, in their perfection obtained, or to be obtained, their merit, supererogation: and all vented in the confidence they put in their merits.
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They who will not trust in God, will trust in themselves, and in their righteousnesse; which is a non ens, or rather their greatest sinne.
They who will not trust in God, will trust in themselves, and in their righteousness; which is a non ens, or rather their greatest sin.
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Pelagius had this pride, when he boasted, that there lacked not one to doe the things commanded, but one to command more: Pelagius had this pride, when he boasted, that there lacked not one to do the things commanded, but one to command more:
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But God hath dauntoned that pride by the Law: And one hath answered them in the person of the Jewes:
But God hath dauntoned that pride by the Law: And one hath answered them in the person of the Jews:
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Behold, fulfill the Law, there lacketh not one to command, but there lacketh one to obey .
Behold, fulfil the Law, there lacketh not one to command, but there lacketh one to obey.
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Secondly, the imperfect measure we have is subject to change;
Secondly, the imperfect measure we have is Subject to change;
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and that because of the spirituall combat, of decay, defection, and desertion. 1. The spirituall combat proveth our weaknesse, the flesh continually rebelling against the spirit,
and that Because of the spiritual combat, of decay, defection, and desertion. 1. The spiritual combat Proves our weakness, the Flesh continually rebelling against the Spirit,
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so that the good we would doe, we cannot doe it, and the evill we would not doe, we are forced to doe: so that the good we would do, we cannot do it, and the evil we would not do, we Are forced to do:
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For though wee were even now in some good disposition, yet the flesh, yeelding to some tentation, casteth us downe further,
For though we were even now in Some good disposition, yet the Flesh, yielding to Some tentation, Cast us down further,
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than we can arise in many dayes. Decay falleth in the best and most wakrife Christian:
than we can arise in many days. Decay falls in the best and most wakrife Christian:
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For the knowledge that the minde hath layed up, the memorie forgetteth;
For the knowledge that the mind hath laid up, the memory forgetteth;
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and the softnes and tendernes of heart decayeth even in them, who labour on their heart continually:
and the softness and tenderness of heart decayeth even in them, who labour on their heart continually:
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and that not so much by outward provocations, as by the inward deceit, and native backslyding of the heart it selfe.
and that not so much by outward provocations, as by the inward deceit, and native backsliding of the heart it self.
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When a workman leaveth his worke at evening, he findeth it in the morning in that same case, wherein he left it:
When a workman Leaveth his work At evening, he finds it in the morning in that same case, wherein he left it:
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But if we lye downe, with an heart softned with the sense of Gods mercies, in the morning wee finde it oftentimes like a stone;
But if we lie down, with an heart softened with the sense of God's Mercies, in the morning we find it oftentimes like a stone;
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grace is a stranger to us, and our nature at the best, giveth it but a step-mothers intreatie:
grace is a stranger to us, and our nature At the best, gives it but a stepmothers intreaty:
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it findeth opposition of our corruption, and therefore is subject to hourely decayes. Defection stayeth our proceeding in happinesse.
it finds opposition of our corruption, and Therefore is Subject to hourly decays. Defection stays our proceeding in happiness.
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Every sinne is a defection, and a falling from a better to a worse ; for it hath not only the double guiltinesse of the blemish, and lyablenesse to punishment,
Every sin is a defection, and a falling from a better to a Worse; for it hath not only the double guiltiness of the blemish, and lyablenesse to punishment,
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but likewise crosseth the grace of God in us, as one contrary doeth another: And as in our youth, our food hath two workes:
but likewise Crosseth the grace of God in us, as one contrary doth Another: And as in our youth, our food hath two works:
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One of sustentation, the other of adding a new substance;
One of sustentation, the other of adding a new substance;
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so when happinesse is begun in us, we have need of double labour to intertaine it.
so when happiness is begun in us, we have need of double labour to entertain it.
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Sathan rageth, and the flesh fretteth the more, therefore wee have need of more diligence to resist them.
Sathan rages, and the Flesh fretteth the more, Therefore we have need of more diligence to resist them.
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Desertion is most fearfull, when we finde not God as wee were wont, and under that dreariesome widowhood of our soule, are put to that grievous task to seek him againe, Desertion is most fearful, when we find not God as we were wont, and under that dreariesome widowhood of our soul, Are put to that grievous task to seek him again,
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and to greatest necessitie to finde him. Sometime it is procured by great sinnes, as in David under his murther and adulterie;
and to greatest necessity to find him. Sometime it is procured by great Sins, as in David under his murder and adultery;
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sometimes by our negligence, as when we waxe coldri•e in our devotion, and in well-doing in our calling:
sometime by our negligence, as when we wax coldri•e in our devotion, and in welldoing in our calling:
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Sometimes it is supposed, as when a mother hiding her face with a cloth, the loving childe thinketh her absent,
Sometime it is supposed, as when a mother hiding her face with a cloth, the loving child Thinketh her absent,
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and hath no rest till he see her face againe. So is it in our supposed desertions:
and hath no rest till he see her face again. So is it in our supposed desertions:
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And according to the degree of Gods presence, is the griefe that wee conceive of his desertion, which admitteth no comfort,
And according to the degree of God's presence, is the grief that we conceive of his desertion, which admitteth no Comfort,
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but the sense of his presence againe. The more gratious presence we have found, his absence afterward is the more grievous;
but the sense of his presence again. The more gracious presence we have found, his absence afterwards is the more grievous;
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for the withdrawing of the thing that we love, is the increase of our desire: And the thing that wee most desire, wee want it with greatest griefe:
for the withdrawing of the thing that we love, is the increase of our desire: And the thing that we most desire, we want it with greatest grief:
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But many of our desertions are more supposed than reall:
But many of our desertions Are more supposed than real:
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Marie Magdalen wept, because they had taken away the Lord, and yet he was beside her, Marry Magdalen wept, Because they had taken away the Lord, and yet he was beside her,
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and by his vertue made her to seeke him, till she found him:
and by his virtue made her to seek him, till she found him:
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So many a time we mourne for the want of God when he is with us,
So many a time we mourn for the want of God when he is with us,
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yea, it is his presence, that maketh us feele his absence:
yea, it is his presence, that makes us feel his absence:
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For we should not thinke our selves without God, when wee finde him dwelling in our heart by faith:
For we should not think our selves without God, when we find him Dwelling in our heart by faith:
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For he commeth when he is manifest in his working, and he departeth when he is hid in his working . For he comes when he is manifest in his working, and he departeth when he is hid in his working.
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The best remedy then of these impediments of our happinesse is, continually to inquire it, which standeth in three things: The fixing of the end; The forgetting of things behind; And advancing foreward.
The best remedy then of these impediments of our happiness is, continually to inquire it, which Stands in three things: The fixing of the end; The forgetting of things behind; And advancing forward.
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One thing I doe, forgetting things behind, I endeavour my selfe to that which is before. One thing I do, forgetting things behind, I endeavour my self to that which is before.
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The end is God himselfe, and our happinesse as the praise of our high calling in his hand;
The end is God himself, and our happiness as the praise of our high calling in his hand;
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Not that wee love him for that reward, but he himselfe is our reward .
Not that we love him for that reward, but he himself is our reward.
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This must be so fixed, as wee neither change with any other, neither joyne any other to it;
This must be so fixed, as we neither change with any other, neither join any other to it;
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but as a marke we must direct all our thoughts, words, and deeds, respecting or using things only, as they can further us:
but as a mark we must Direct all our thoughts, words, and Deeds, respecting or using things only, as they can further us:
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Whether yee eat, or yee drinke, doe all to the glorie of God. Whither ye eat, or ye drink, do all to the glory of God.
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We must intend no other, nor no lesse, than this end, like the spouse who craved not to be admitted to the kisse of Christs feet,
We must intend no other, nor no less, than this end, like the spouse who craved not to be admitted to the kiss of Christ feet,
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or of his hands, but of his mouth. or of his hands, but of his Mouth.
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Travellers are knowne by their journying, and the Jewes knew that Christ was going toward Jerusalem, because his face was that way.
Travellers Are known by their journeying, and the Jews knew that christ was going towards Jerusalem, Because his face was that Way.
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So if we minde toward heaven, wee must walk through the world as strangers , not resting upon the things of the way.
So if we mind towards heaven, we must walk through the world as Strangers, not resting upon the things of the Way.
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God in heaven, with the prise of our high calling, must be so in our eye,
God in heaven, with the prize of our high calling, must be so in our eye,
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and in our heart, as to draw the course of our conversation toward them, so that all that looke upon us may say:
and in our heart, as to draw the course of our Conversation towards them, so that all that look upon us may say:
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That they see our minde is toward Sion. Cain built a Citie, because he sought his happinesse on earth, but Abel builded none, That they see our mind is towards Sion. Cain built a city, Because he sought his happiness on earth, but Abel built none,
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because he looked for a biding Citie in heaven. Because he looked for a biding city in heaven.
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The vessels of wrath, and citizens of the earthly citie sticking in that corrupt masse abide on the earth;
The vessels of wrath, and Citizens of the earthly City sticking in that corrupt mass abide on the earth;
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But they that are separate are burgesses in the citie of God: And though Cain called his citie Enochia, as though he had found rest;
But they that Are separate Are Burgesses in the City of God: And though Cain called his City Enochia, as though he had found rest;
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yet he was but a vagabond: For strong walls are but weake defences against an evill conscience. yet he was but a vagabond: For strong walls Are but weak defences against an evil conscience.
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Secondly, a holy forgetfulnesse of by-gone degrees of happinesse;
Secondly, a holy forgetfulness of bygone Degrees of happiness;
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yea, though they were excesses or satieties, we must passe them as degrees, and not stand upon them as perfections: yea, though they were Excesses or satieties, we must pass them as Degrees, and not stand upon them as perfections:
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For so long as we seeke, not being satiat with the fulnesse of the fountaine, wee are not come to our full measure: For so long as we seek, not being satiat with the fullness of the fountain, we Are not come to our full measure:
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God giveth us divine vertues, that here we may live a godly life, and afterward receive full happinesse. God gives us divine Virtues, that Here we may live a godly life, and afterwards receive full happiness.
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While we are proceeding in the way, we count these degrees perfection before we come to them;
While we Are proceeding in the Way, we count these Degrees perfection before we come to them;
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but having attained them, and comparing them to perfection it selfe, we finde them as far lesse than it,
but having attained them, and comparing them to perfection it self, we find them as Far less than it,
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as they are greater than our beginnings.
as they Are greater than our beginnings.
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A weake spirit sitteth downe upon some taste of grace with admiration, and thinketh that there is no greater degree,
A weak Spirit Sitteth down upon Some taste of grace with admiration, and Thinketh that there is no greater degree,
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and that none hath the like:
and that none hath the like:
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But a masculous spirit, while it is advancing in greater degrees, is mourning for the weaknesse of grace.
But a masculous Spirit, while it is advancing in greater Degrees, is mourning for the weakness of grace.
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This breedeth in the best an earnest desire of more , which is both a seale of the spirit, when wee can desire fulnesse;
This breeds in the best an earnest desire of more, which is both a seal of the Spirit, when we can desire fullness;
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and a token of a growing happinesse, because the hunger of grace is a testimonie of tasted grace , and God respecteth our desire,
and a token of a growing happiness, Because the hunger of grace is a testimony of tasted grace, and God respecteth our desire,
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so that he accepteth the very desire of a desire . Thirdly, advancing in grace to the end: so that he Accepteth the very desire of a desire. Thirdly, advancing in grace to the end:
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For wee get not perfection in an instant, as Adam in creation, and the theefe at Christs right hand in regeneration, but wee must come to it by degrees: For we get not perfection in an instant, as Adam in creation, and the thief At Christ right hand in regeneration, but we must come to it by Degrees:
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both that Gods worke and ours may be the better discerned;
both that God's work and ours may be the better discerned;
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and that wee may count the better of any degree of happinesse when wee finde it.
and that we may count the better of any degree of happiness when we find it.
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Yea happinesse it selfe drawing, and the new man in us thrusting, maketh us advance:
Yea happiness it self drawing, and the new man in us thrusting, makes us advance:
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For the greatest satiety of grace bringeth not a loathing, but sharpeneth the desire the more.
For the greatest satiety of grace brings not a loathing, but sharpeneth the desire the more.
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And such is this delight that we have in this beauty, that it is ever present, and yet never satiateth,
And such is this delight that we have in this beauty, that it is ever present, and yet never satiateth,
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yea it will ever satiat thee, though thou be never satiat : As in naturall motions, the neerer to the end the faster; yea it will ever satiat thee, though thou be never satiat: As in natural motions, the nearer to the end the faster;
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so here in this native motion of grace, the neerer to perfection, with greater desire and zeale, we are carried toward it.
so Here in this native motion of grace, the nearer to perfection, with greater desire and zeal, we Are carried towards it.
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Christianitie knoweth no motion, but foreward or backward, and no standing still.
Christianity Knoweth no motion, but forward or backward, and no standing still.
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We are like men rowing up against a strong river, if they slack their oares for a moment, they are carried more downe,
We Are like men rowing up against a strong river, if they slack their oars for a moment, they Are carried more down,
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than they can ascend for a long space: S. Peter upon the mountaine thought he craved perfection, but it was his imperfection;
than they can ascend for a long Molle: S. Peter upon the mountain Thought he craved perfection, but it was his imperfection;
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for if Christ had bidden on the mountaine with him, beside the frustrating of Gods purpose,
for if christ had bidden on the mountain with him, beside the frustrating of God's purpose,
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and the salvation of the Saints in his death, S. Peter himselfe could not have beene saved.
and the salvation of the Saints in his death, S. Peter himself could not have been saved.
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The more wee inquire, the more wee shall know God; The more we know him, the more we receive him:
The more we inquire, the more we shall know God; The more we know him, the more we receive him:
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The more wee receive him, the more he seemeth to grow in us, but he groweth not in himself, for he is perfect. The more we receive him, the more he seems to grow in us, but he grows not in himself, for he is perfect.
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If thou knew a little yesterday, thou shalt know more to day, and much more to morrow:
If thou knew a little yesterday, thou shalt know more to day, and much more to morrow:
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For all the life of a good Christian is an holy desire. For all the life of a good Christian is an holy desire.
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But we see not as yet the thing we desire, but yet by desiring thou art made capable of it, that when that thing commeth which thou desirest, thou mayst be perfected. But we see not as yet the thing we desire, but yet by desiring thou art made capable of it, that when that thing comes which thou Desirest, thou Mayest be perfected.
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For as a man inlargeth the lap of his garment, that would receive some great thing: For as a man enlargeth the lap of his garment, that would receive Some great thing:
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So God by delaying inlargeth our desire; and by desiring enlargeth our soule; and by enlarging maketh it capable to receive our perfect happinesse.
So God by delaying enlargeth our desire; and by desiring enlarges our soul; and by enlarging makes it capable to receive our perfect happiness.
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This is a ground for the perseverance of the Saints, because God hath entred them in happinesse;
This is a ground for the perseverance of the Saints, Because God hath entered them in happiness;
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and by his Spirit leadeth them on by degrees, to worke out their salvation in feare and trembling. and by his Spirit leads them on by Degrees, to work out their salvation in Fear and trembling.
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They may fall into great sinnes, but neither fully nor finally: Not fully, because in their greatest fall they have both the Spirit,
They may fallen into great Sins, but neither Fully nor finally: Not Fully, Because in their greatest fallen they have both the Spirit,
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and the seed of God in the habits of faith, love, &c. albeit the worke of the Spirit,
and the seed of God in the habits of faith, love, etc. albeit the work of the Spirit,
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and of these habits doe cease, during the time of their impenitencie.
and of these habits do cease, during the time of their impenitency.
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So David desireth the restoring of the joyes of salvation, while in the meane time, he craveth a retaining of the spirit.
So David Desires the restoring of the Joys of salvation, while in the mean time, he craves a retaining of the Spirit.
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That retaining imported that the spirit was still with him, and that restoring, imported his wonted joyes wer• stayed.
That retaining imported that the Spirit was still with him, and that restoring, imported his wonted Joys wer• stayed.
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Neither can they fall finally, because th• Lord in his owne time raiseth them by repentance, Neither can they fallen finally, Because th• Lord in his own time Raiseth them by Repentance,
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as Peter and David, &c. But Scripture and reason prove the same clearely.
as Peter and David, etc. But Scripture and reason prove the same clearly.
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I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will never turne away from them to doe them good, I will make an everlasting Covenant with them, that I will never turn away from them to do them good,
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but I will put my feare in their hearts, that they shall not depart from mee: but I will put my Fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me:
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So Christ telleth, It is impossible that the elect can be seduced:
So christ Telleth, It is impossible that the elect can be seduced:
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and the Apostle Peter telleth, That we are preserved by the power of God, to that heavenly inheritance;
and the Apostle Peter Telleth, That we Are preserved by the power of God, to that heavenly inheritance;
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so that God his preserving power maketh our perseverance. And no man (saith Christ) shall pull my sheepe out of my hand. And because they except slyly:
so that God his preserving power makes our perseverance. And no man (Says christ) shall pull my sheep out of my hand. And Because they except slyly:
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It is true that none can pull his sheep out of his hand, yet, what if the sheep depart from him of their owne will? The Apostle meeteth, That neither life nor death,
It is true that none can pull his sheep out of his hand, yet, what if the sheep depart from him of their own will? The Apostle meeteth, That neither life nor death,
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nor any creature shall separate us from his love; If no creature, then not we our selves, since we are a creature : nor any creature shall separate us from his love; If no creature, then not we our selves, since we Are a creature:
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And the new heart, and the new spirit doe promise the contrarie: If God be for us, who is against us? For none can hurt us,
And the new heart, and the new Spirit do promise the contrary: If God be for us, who is against us? For none can hurt us,
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but he that over commeth God, and who can overcome the Almightie ? Reasons also taken from the persons of the Godhead prove the same. but he that over comes God, and who can overcome the Almighty? Reasons also taken from the Persons of the Godhead prove the same.
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For the Father delivereth us to the Sonne to be kept, and presented blamelesse at the last day: For the Father Delivereth us to the Son to be kept, and presented blameless At the last day:
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The Sonne committeth us to the Father, and prayed for us that we perish not:
The Son Committeth us to the Father, and prayed for us that we perish not:
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The Father and Sonne commit us to the Spirit, to be led in our wayes, who dwelleth in us, and in our seale, which cannot be broken. But in our time, God gave a fearefull document in this question:
The Father and Son commit us to the Spirit, to be led in our ways, who dwells in us, and in our seal, which cannot be broken. But in our time, God gave a fearful document in this question:
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For when one pressed to destroy the grace of perseverance, God let him fall from such grace as he had, to turne Papist,
For when one pressed to destroy the grace of perseverance, God let him fallen from such grace as he had, to turn Papist,
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and of a professour of divinitie, to become a lecturer of humanitie. Our late Libertines mock this doctrine.
and of a professor of divinity, to become a lecturer of humanity. Our late Libertines mock this Doctrine.
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They professe a perfection in this life, and so deny the necessitie of a graduall increase. They profess a perfection in this life, and so deny the necessity of a gradual increase.
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They affirme, that the justified man cannot sinne, and that God neither seeth nor hateth sinne in them; They affirm, that the justified man cannot sin, and that God neither sees nor hates sin in them;
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That they need not repent nor mourne for sinne, nor incite themselves to the obedience of God;
That they need not Repent nor mourn for sin, nor incite themselves to the Obedience of God;
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That they need not pray, but praise continually. That they need not pray, but praise continually.
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This is a refined extract of Sathan, who as by the Pelagians he oppugneth grace by nature,
This is a refined extract of Sathan, who as by the Pelagians he oppugneth grace by nature,
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so in them he destroyeth it in the name of grace; And under a conceit of singular grace, maketh them singularly gracelesse.
so in them he Destroyeth it in the name of grace; And under a conceit of singular grace, makes them singularly graceless.
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They have carved to themselves an easie way to heaven by laughing and mirth, whereas Gods best children find it a valley of teares. But their pretended perfection is found to be a presumptuous colour of libertie to their flesh;
They have carved to themselves an easy Way to heaven by laughing and mirth, whereas God's best children find it a valley of tears. But their pretended perfection is found to be a presumptuous colour of liberty to their Flesh;
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for they are knowne to be more licentious in their wayes, than they who groan under the sense of their imperfections.
for they Are known to be more licentious in their ways, than they who groan under the sense of their imperfections.
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The last degree commeth at death:
The last degree comes At death:
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Not that our happinesse is suspended till then, for we are here preparing happines, August. though we cannot possesse it till death. Not that our happiness is suspended till then, for we Are Here preparing happiness, August. though we cannot possess it till death.
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Solons speach cannot abide an exact triall, for wee are called to happinesse even in this life:
Solons speech cannot abide an exact trial, for we Are called to happiness even in this life:
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It is called a valley of miserie, and craveth some solace by a begun happinesse: And the scripture pronounceth in the present some men happie.
It is called a valley of misery, and craves Some solace by a begun happiness: And the scripture pronounceth in the present Some men happy.
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Blessed is he whose sinnes are forgiven: And happinesse is here begun in us; Blessed is he whose Sins Are forgiven: And happiness is Here begun in us;
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faith gripeth it in the promise, hope waiteth on it in the fulnesse, our desire longeth for it,
faith gripeth it in the promise, hope waits on it in the fullness, our desire Longeth for it,
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and the beginnings of it selfe begin our profession. But after death all shall be perfected.
and the beginnings of it self begin our profession. But After death all shall be perfected.
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This was the weaknesse of the wisest Pagans, when they had pleased themselves with their discourses of happinesse, they could not indure the thoughts of death,
This was the weakness of the Wisest Pagans, when they had pleased themselves with their discourses of happiness, they could not endure the thoughts of death,
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but called it of fearfull things the most fearefull. They trembled at that, where they should finde most comfort;
but called it of fearful things the most fearful. They trembled At that, where they should find most Comfort;
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and their thoughts of eternitie were as confused, as their doctrine of happinesse was false: And therefore could finde no comfort in their evanishing.
and their thoughts of eternity were as confused, as their Doctrine of happiness was false: And Therefore could find no Comfort in their evanishing.
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But the truth telleth us, that at death we end the valley of miserie, and enter in everlasting happinesse.
But the truth Telleth us, that At death we end the valley of misery, and enter in everlasting happiness.
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At death then our perfect happinesse beginneth, and that in two: First, in removing all miserie, or what ever imperfection;
At death then our perfect happiness begins, and that in two: First, in removing all misery, or what ever imperfection;
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The other in compleating happinesse in it selfe.
The other in completing happiness in it self.
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Our first miserie is sinne originall, which God cutteth off by perfect sanctification. In our effectuall calling, that cutting off beginneth and goeth on by degrees till death,
Our First misery is sin original, which God cutteth off by perfect sanctification. In our effectual calling, that cutting off begins and Goes on by Degrees till death,
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when our last breath hath the last act of mortifying grace in the full abolishing of sinne.
when our last breath hath the last act of mortifying grace in the full abolishing of sin.
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Secondly, the abolishing of all guiltinesse whatsoever, that wee may be presented pure and blamelesse to him.
Secondly, the abolishing of all guiltiness whatsoever, that we may be presented pure and blameless to him.
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Thirdly, wee shall be freed from all tempters and tentations: Sathan shall molest us no more:
Thirdly, we shall be freed from all tempters and tentations: Sathan shall molest us no more:
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There shall be no need of an hedge to Job, neither shall wicked men by their example pervert us,
There shall be no need of an hedge to Job, neither shall wicked men by their Exampl pervert us,
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or by their violence injure us, neither shall a deceitfull heart deceive us any more. Fourthly, we shall be freed of all affliction;
or by their violence injure us, neither shall a deceitful heart deceive us any more. Fourthly, we shall be freed of all affliction;
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we shall not desert God in sinne; and he shall not desert us in his anger to punish us for sinne:
we shall not desert God in sin; and he shall not desert us in his anger to Punish us for sin:
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There shall be no more sorrow, nor feare, nor crying out, because these first things shall be ended, There shall be no more sorrow, nor Fear, nor crying out, Because these First things shall be ended,
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and God shall wipe away all teares from our eyes. Lastly, the mortalitie of this bodie shall end:and God shall wipe away all tears from our eyes. Lastly, the mortality of this body shall end:
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It is so fraile now, that hardly can we fit it to serve us in actions naturall or spirituall,
It is so frail now, that hardly can we fit it to serve us in actions natural or spiritual,
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and is a daily burthen to us, to keepe it from sickenesse and inconvenients. And when it is under them, a greater burthen to make it free:
and is a daily burden to us, to keep it from sickness and inconvenients. And when it is under them, a greater burden to make it free:
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But when it shall be made a spirituall bodie, these things shall cease: Christs death hath killed death, and his life is our life.
But when it shall be made a spiritual body, these things shall cease: Christ death hath killed death, and his life is our life.
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This is the consumption of the ills of our miserie: Followeth the consummation of good things, that perfecteth our happinesse:
This is the consumption of the ills of our misery: Follows the consummation of good things, that perfecteth our happiness:
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and these are first the ceasing of the meanes of grace, which are now necessary for the way;
and these Are First the ceasing of the means of grace, which Are now necessary for the Way;
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then they shall end, as having neither further worke, nor use in us. So prophesying shall cease, and praying shall turne in praise:
then they shall end, as having neither further work, nor use in us. So prophesying shall cease, and praying shall turn in praise:
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On our part faith shall end in sight; hope in fruition; desire in delight;
On our part faith shall end in sighed; hope in fruition; desire in delight;
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and the beginnings themselves in their due perfection. 2. All goodnes shall be perfected in us, according to our measure:
and the beginnings themselves in their due perfection. 2. All Goodness shall be perfected in us, according to our measure:
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our light perfect without ignorance or error; our love perfect without slacking; our will obsequious without rebellion; our affections straight without perversenes;
our Light perfect without ignorance or error; our love perfect without slacking; our will obsequious without rebellion; our affections straight without perverseness;
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and righteousnes & holines in our last breath shal be accomplished:
and righteousness & holiness in our last breath shall be accomplished:
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and that last act of our regeneration shall bring forth the new man, and send him in a glorious libertie to God.
and that last act of our regeneration shall bring forth the new man, and send him in a glorious liberty to God.
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And when our bodies have rested a while in the grave, till our brethren be perfected, they shal rise glorious, like the body of Christ.
And when our bodies have rested a while in the grave, till our brothers be perfected, they shall rise glorious, like the body of christ.
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Our souls shal see God, as they are seene, and know him as they are knowne;
Our Souls shall see God, as they Are seen, and know him as they Are known;
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Then we shall see his face, and his name shall be on our foreheads. The full happinesse that wee expect from God, is of God: Then we shall see his face, and his name shall be on our foreheads. The full happiness that we expect from God, is of God:
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neither expect wee any other thing from him but himselfe. God shall fully possesse us; wee shall be perfect in God;
neither expect we any other thing from him but himself. God shall Fully possess us; we shall be perfect in God;
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and God shall be all in all: he shall delight to looke on us his creatures, whom he hath glorified in mercie,
and God shall be all in all: he shall delight to look on us his creatures, whom he hath glorified in mercy,
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and wee shall delight in him eternally. Therefore let true religion binde us to the blessed God, who is happinesse it selfe,
and we shall delight in him eternally. Therefore let true Religion bind us to the blessed God, who is happiness it self,
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and giveth happinesse to others, betwixt whom and our mind (whereby wee know him to be happinesse and truth,) no creature interveneth;
and gives happiness to Others, betwixt whom and our mind (whereby we know him to be happiness and truth,) no creature interveneth;
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and who hath given to some creatures so much happines as they desire; to others as much as they can containe:
and who hath given to Some creatures so much happiness as they desire; to Others as much as they can contain:
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He is that only God, of whom wee are, from whom wee departed, and to whom wee were made unlike by our fall,
He is that only God, of whom we Are, from whom we departed, and to whom we were made unlike by our fallen,
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and yet of his mercie he suffered us not to perish: the beginning, to the which we returne;
and yet of his mercy he suffered us not to perish: the beginning, to the which we return;
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the forme that we follow, the grace whereby wee are reconciled; by whom as creatour we live, and by whom being reformed, we live wisely;
the Form that we follow, the grace whereby we Are reconciled; by whom as creator we live, and by whom being reformed, we live wisely;
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and by loving and injoying of whom we live happily: even that true God, of whom are all, to whom are all;
and by loving and enjoying of whom we live happily: even that true God, of whom Are all, to whom Are all;
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to him be praise and honour for ever. FINIS.
to him be praise and honour for ever. FINIS.
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