Christ to his Angel, the Angel to John, and John to the Seven Churches in Asia. Rev. 1.1, 4. It's observed, that this John was honoured to be an Evangelist in his Gospel; an Apostle in his Epistles:
christ to his Angel, the Angel to John, and John to the Seven Churches in Asia. Rev. 1.1, 4. It's observed, that this John was honoured to be an Evangelist in his Gospel; an Apostle in his Epistles:
Having used threatning arguments, he concludes with this excellent and full promise, if by any means she might be brought to remember whence she was fallen,
Having used threatening Arguments, he concludes with this excellent and full promise, if by any means she might be brought to Remember whence she was fallen,
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Here is 1. The matter of the promise, to eat of the Tree of Life, which is described by the scituation of it, in the midst of the Paradise of God. 2. The condition of it overcoming, The Doctrine is this.
Here is 1. The matter of the promise, to eat of the Tree of Life, which is described by the situation of it, in the midst of the Paradise of God. 2. The condition of it overcoming, The Doctrine is this.
1 That which is implied is, that we have Enemies who fight against us, and seek our destruction for ever, against whom we are to manage a Spiritual Warfare;
1 That which is implied is, that we have Enemies who fight against us, and seek our destruction for ever, against whom we Are to manage a Spiritual Warfare;
not only are Ministers called to act and quit themselves as good Soldiers of Jesus the Christ, 1 Tim. 2.4. as Timothy was, the Weapons of whose Warfare are not Carnal, but Spiritual, as St. Paul speaks 2 Cor. 10.4.
not only Are Ministers called to act and quit themselves as good Soldiers of jesus the christ, 1 Tim. 2.4. as Timothy was, the Weapons of whose Warfare Are not Carnal, but Spiritual, as Saint Paul speaks 2 Cor. 10.4.
In Heaven there are no Enemies, nor shall they there learn War any more; 'Tis true, we read there was war in Heaven, Rev. 12.7. and the Dragon and his angels fought;
In Heaven there Are no Enemies, nor shall they there Learn War any more; It's true, we read there was war in Heaven, Rev. 12.7. and the Dragon and his Angels fought;
we must not only be standing upon our guard in our own defence, but God hath provided armour by which we may overcome our Enemies and worst them in the Combate:
we must not only be standing upon our guard in our own defence, but God hath provided armour by which we may overcome our Enemies and worst them in the Combat:
or be finally and eternally overcome by them: The Trumpet of the Gospel gives no uncertain sound, 1 Tim. 6.12. but requires us to prepare our selves to the Battel.
or be finally and eternally overcome by them: The Trumpet of the Gospel gives no uncertain found, 1 Tim. 6.12. but requires us to prepare our selves to the Battle.
and the World, are the professed and avowed Enemies of our Souls. 1. The Flesh; our carnal and worldly lusts; these are our worst Enemies; the greatest fight is within; quot vitia, tot inimici:
and the World, Are the professed and avowed Enemies of our Souls. 1. The Flesh; our carnal and worldly Lustiest; these Are our worst Enemies; the greatest fight is within; quot Vices, tot Inimici:
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as many Adversaries as there are corruptions: 2 Kings 11. 13, 14. when Athaliah heard the noise of the Guard and of the People in the Temple, She came into the Temple,
as many Adversaries as there Are corruptions: 2 Kings 11. 13, 14. when Athaliah herd the noise of the Guard and of the People in the Temple, She Come into the Temple,
Proud lusts, covetous lusts, unclean lusts, lying and hypocrisy, distrust and infidelity, with a great Regiment besides, these war continually against our Souls,
Proud Lustiest, covetous Lustiest, unclean Lustiest, lying and hypocrisy, distrust and infidelity, with a great Regiment beside, these war continually against our Souls,
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This is called the Law in our Members, and is said to war against the Law of our mind: Rom. 7.23. This enemy is ever present with us, as the Apostle St. Paul complained;
This is called the Law in our Members, and is said to war against the Law of our mind: Rom. 7.23. This enemy is ever present with us, as the Apostle Saint Paul complained;
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this was it which made that excellent Apostle cry out, O wretched man that I am, Rom. 7.24. who shall deliver me? 2. The special, predominant, and most beloved Delilah, the sin that doth more easily beset us, we should bend our utmost strength against this:
this was it which made that excellent Apostle cry out, Oh wretched man that I am, Rom. 7.24. who shall deliver me? 2. The special, predominant, and most Beloved Delilah, the since that does more Easily beset us, we should bend our utmost strength against this:
the sin that we cannot well hear reproved, can hardly tell how to part with, are most delighted and pleased in the thoughts of it, is first in a morning and last at night with us:
the since that we cannot well hear reproved, can hardly tell how to part with, Are most delighted and pleased in the thoughts of it, is First in a morning and last At night with us:
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even when it fawns and flatters most, as Joab did to Abner: we can never be too careful here, to stand upon our watch, to keep guard against it, as David did; Psal. 18.23. I was also upright before God, says he, and kept my self from mine inquity:
even when it fawns and flatters most, as Joab did to Abner: we can never be too careful Here, to stand upon our watch, to keep guard against it, as David did; Psalm 18.23. I was also upright before God, Says he, and kept my self from mine Iniquity:
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the policy of Souldiers is seen in observing the right season, so doth Satan: he takes the time of Solitariness, the time of Sleepiness, or the time of Weariness, and the like.
the policy of Soldiers is seen in observing the right season, so does Satan: he Takes the time of Solitariness, the time of Sleepiness, or the time of Weariness, and the like.
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Souldiers that are to fight, have a special regard to the ground they are to fight upon, that they may thereby get some advantage against their Enemies, so Satan does;
Soldiers that Are to fight, have a special regard to the ground they Are to fight upon, that they may thereby get Some advantage against their Enemies, so Satan does;
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if upon low places, he has his wiles there, temptations suitable to a poor condition: Hence is the request of that wise man, Give, me neither Poverty nor Riches;
if upon low places, he has his wiles there, temptations suitable to a poor condition: Hence is the request of that wise man, Give, me neither Poverty nor Riches;
which makes our condition dangerous, by giving such advantage to Satan. 2 Cor. 7.5. Without are fightings, and within are fears, because he hath always a party in our bosomes true to his cause:
which makes our condition dangerous, by giving such advantage to Satan. 2 Cor. 7.5. Without Are fightings, and within Are fears, Because he hath always a party in our bosoms true to his cause:
In a word, he is a constant adversary; 'Tis said, Saul became Davids enemy continually, 1 Sam. 18.29. This is true here, Satan is an implacable, perpetual enemy, and therefore we must fight, per apertum mortem, by open defiance of him and all his attempts;
In a word, he is a constant adversary; It's said, Saul became Davids enemy continually, 1 Sam. 18.29. This is true Here, Satan is an implacable, perpetual enemy, and Therefore we must fight, per apertum mortem, by open defiance of him and all his attempts;
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But to be curnbred with a multiplicity of cares about these things, is to set great mountains between him and us, to cause an eclipse of his countenance, that we cannot behold him:
But to be curnbred with a Multiplicity of Cares about these things, is to Set great Mountains between him and us, to cause an eclipse of his countenance, that we cannot behold him:
the soul is ready to say, How shall I travel over the fords and deeps of the world? how shall I be able to resign up my all? This is hard and difficult, to sell all, to part with all;
the soul is ready to say, How shall I travel over the fords and deeps of the world? how shall I be able to resign up my all? This is hard and difficult, to fell all, to part with all;
Ye adulterers and adulteresses, says St. James, Jam. 4.4. know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Some take it for that spiritual adultrey, wherein a man gives his love away from God to the Creature:
You Adulterers and Adulteresses, Says Saint James, Jam. 4.4. know you not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? some take it for that spiritual Adultery, wherein a man gives his love away from God to the Creature:
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we ought to hate Father and Mother, Brother and Sister, Houses and Lands, yea, and our own Life also, for Christ's sake, Luke 14.26. when they stand between us and God, then away with them;
we ought to hate Father and Mother, Brother and Sister, Houses and Lands, yea, and our own Life also, for Christ's sake, Lycia 14.26. when they stand between us and God, then away with them;
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All things are lawful, but I will not he brought under the power of any, saith St. Paul. He would stand upon the liberty and priviledg Christ gave him, he would have the upper hand of these things, nothing should command his love, his fear, or his joy:
All things Are lawful, but I will not he brought under the power of any, Says Saint Paul. He would stand upon the liberty and privilege christ gave him, he would have the upper hand of these things, nothing should command his love, his Fear, or his joy:
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This will put resolution into the heart of a Christian, Acts 20.23, 24. None of these things move me, saith St. Paul, neither do I count my life dear,
This will put resolution into the heart of a Christian, Acts 20.23, 24. None of these things move me, Says Saint Paul, neither do I count my life dear,
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How few imbrace it with a Divine Faith, which is the only Faith that overcomes in the day of tryal? Some take this up upon reasons of antiquity, Authority and Consent of the Church in which they live,
How few embrace it with a Divine Faith, which is the only Faith that overcomes in the day of trial? some take this up upon Reasons of antiquity, authority and Consent of the Church in which they live,
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when the Apostle wrote this, it was the critical point, the Shibboleth, as I may say, by which one was distinguished from another; the discriminating Doctrine; the word of Christ's patience.
when the Apostle wrote this, it was the critical point, the Shibboleth, as I may say, by which one was distinguished from Another; the discriminating Doctrine; the word of Christ's patience.
'Tis an easy thing when a Protestant Prince reigns, to declare we believe that Transubstantiation is an error, contrary to Scripture, reason, and our very senses;
It's an easy thing when a Protestant Prince reigns, to declare we believe that Transubstantiation is an error, contrary to Scripture, reason, and our very Senses;
O how few would find Faith and Patience, to help them to seal to this, That Christ is the Son of God, Coessential and Coeternal with the Father, with their blood!
Oh how few would find Faith and Patience, to help them to seal to this, That christ is the Son of God, Coessential and Coeternal with the Father, with their blood!
when the World was in a manner, over-run with Arianism? When St. Peter had maid that excellent confession, Matth. 16.16, 17. Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God, what says Christ to this? Blessed art thou Simon, &c. and though he was afterwards foiled,
when the World was in a manner, overrun with Arianism? When Saint Peter had maid that excellent Confessi, Matthew 16.16, 17. Thou art christ, the Son of the living God, what Says christ to this? Blessed art thou Simon, etc. and though he was afterwards foiled,
For what in one verse, 2 Cor. 12.2, 4. St. Paul stiles the third Heaven, in another, he calls it Paradise: And thus to be taken in the Text and Doctrine now before us.
For what in one verse, 2 Cor. 12.2, 4. Saint Paul stile the third Heaven, in Another, he calls it Paradise: And thus to be taken in the Text and Doctrine now before us.
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It doth overflow to refresh the Church here, but runs with a full current there, and ravish the Inhabitants of that Paradise with unexpressible pleasures for evermore.
It does overflow to refresh the Church Here, but runs with a full current there, and ravish the Inhabitants of that Paradise with unexpressible pleasures for evermore.
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Adam was without sin and sorrow, and might easily have so kept himself, when he was in Eden: But there is no possibility of sin or trouble in the heavenly Paradise.
Adam was without since and sorrow, and might Easily have so kept himself, when he was in Eden: But there is no possibility of since or trouble in the heavenly Paradise.
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and whose Leaves are for the healing of the nations, Rev. 22.2. That Tree of Life in Eden, stood in the midst of the Garden, Gen. 2.9. that it might be often in the view of our first Parents, which way soever they went, either to their Food or to their Employment.
and whose Leaves Are for the healing of the Nations, Rev. 22.2. That Tree of Life in Eden, stood in the midst of the Garden, Gen. 2.9. that it might be often in the view of our First Parents, which Way soever they went, either to their Food or to their Employment.
They that get Victory over their Spiritual Enemies, shall feed and feast themselves upon Jesus Christ the true Tree of Life in Heaven, whereby all their desires shall be satisfied,
They that get Victory over their Spiritual Enemies, shall feed and feast themselves upon jesus christ the true Tree of Life in Heaven, whereby all their Desires shall be satisfied,
Answ. Partly to mind us of that first sin by which we were overcome in Adam, as he was the publick head and representative of all mankind, that we may be humbled for it;
Answer Partly to mind us of that First since by which we were overcome in Adam, as he was the public head and representative of all mankind, that we may be humbled for it;
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they are excluded for ever from the good of this promise; as Christ said of them who slighted the invitation of the Gospel, Luke 14.24. They shall never taste of my supper.
they Are excluded for ever from the good of this promise; as christ said of them who slighted the invitation of the Gospel, Lycia 14.24. They shall never taste of my supper.
They have temporal delights which are a paradise to them, and are so well satisfied with these things, That a Noble man in France is reported to say, He would not change his part in Paris for a part in Paradise.
They have temporal delights which Are a paradise to them, and Are so well satisfied with these things, That a Noble man in France is reported to say, He would not change his part in paris for a part in Paradise.
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Thou fool, says Christ to him that bid his soul take its ease, for he had goods for many years, Luke 12.20. Solomon among other vanities, planted Orchards and Gardens with variety of Trees, Eccles. 2. but not a Tree of Life amongst them all.
Thou fool, Says christ to him that bid his soul take its ease, for he had goods for many Years, Lycia 12.20. Solomon among other vanities, planted Orchards and Gardens with variety of Trees, Eccles. 2. but not a Tree of Life among them all.
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Oh! that men could believe how sad their end will be, who have no better things than these, who get no spiritual conquests over the enemies of their Souls;
Oh! that men could believe how sad their end will be, who have no better things than these, who get no spiritual conquests over the enemies of their Souls;
And as God set an Angel with a flaming Sword, which turned every way to keep the way of the Tree of Life, that Adam might not eat of it, having by his sin lost his right unto it;
And as God Set an Angel with a flaming Sword, which turned every Way to keep the Way of the Tree of Life, that Adam might not eat of it, having by his since lost his right unto it;
so whosoever is finally overcome by Sin, Satan, and the World, living and dying under the full power and dominion of these enemies, the flaming Sword of Divine justice will for ever keep them out of the Paradise of God,
so whosoever is finally overcome by since, Satan, and the World, living and dying under the full power and dominion of these enemies, the flaming Sword of Divine Justice will for ever keep them out of the Paradise of God,
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Ʋse 2. This Doctrine is a ground of strong consolation to all overcomers: 1. They shall enjoy the heavenly Paradise, where are far greater delights than in the Garden of Eden; Eden was earthly, this is heavenly:
Ʋse 2. This Doctrine is a ground of strong consolation to all overcomers: 1. They shall enjoy the heavenly Paradise, where Are Far greater delights than in the Garden of Eden; Eden was earthly, this is heavenly:
Adam was driven out from the Garden of Eden; but none are expelled from the Paradise above. 2. They shal• ••at of the Tree of Life, feed upon Christ there:
Adam was driven out from the Garden of Eden; but none Are expelled from the Paradise above. 2. They shal• ••at of the Tree of Life, feed upon christ there:
this is the Paradise of Paradise, the Heaven of Heaven it self. Psal. 73.25. Whom have I in Heaven but thee? says that holy David. This was the living Cordial Christ gave the penitent Thief in his dying hour, Luke 23.43. To day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
this is the Paradise of Paradise, the Heaven of Heaven it self. Psalm 73.25. Whom have I in Heaven but thee? Says that holy David. This was the living Cordial christ gave the penitent Thief in his dying hour, Lycia 23.43. To day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
but these abide fresh and glorious for ever. Methinks the serious consideration of these things might allay the bitterness of present troubles; Exod. 15.25.
but these abide fresh and glorious for ever. Methinks the serious consideration of these things might allay the bitterness of present Troubles; Exod 15.25.
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Whom the Lord loves he rebukes and chastens: They all come through Christ; every rod of affliction is gathered off this Tree of Life by a Fathers hand:
Whom the Lord loves he rebukes and chastens: They all come through christ; every rod of affliction is gathered off this Tree of Life by a Father's hand:
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Let such a Soul know and believe, that what is spoken to Dan for his encouragement, Gen. 49.19. is for its comfort in all its wars and combats with these enemies; A troop shall overcome him;
Let such a Soul know and believe, that what is spoken to Dan for his encouragement, Gen. 49.19. is for its Comfort in all its wars and combats with these enemies; A troop shall overcome him;
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Peter was worsted at first in the combat, yet gets up again and conquers all opposition, Acts 4.19. He that is thrown down by his enemy, and lies still in and under his fall, not striving to rise and recover himself, this man is fully overcome;
Peter was worsted At First in the combat, yet gets up again and conquers all opposition, Acts 4.19. He that is thrown down by his enemy, and lies still in and under his fallen, not striving to rise and recover himself, this man is Fully overcome;
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Let none such be discouraged, though never so weak, but remember that of Solomon, Eccles. 9.11. The race is not to the swift, nor the battel to the strong;
Let none such be discouraged, though never so weak, but Remember that of Solomon, Eccles. 9.11. The raze is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong;
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When some brought an ill report upon the promised Land, Num. 13.17, 28, 29, 30. and weakened the hands and hearts of the people, by telling them of the walled Cities,
When Some brought an ill report upon the promised Land, Num. 13.17, 28, 29, 30. and weakened the hands and hearts of the people, by telling them of the walled Cities,
and the Children of Anak, and other things to discourage them from fighting, Caleb a man of excellent Faith and Courage stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up and possess it,
and the Children of Anak, and other things to discourage them from fighting, Caleb a man of excellent Faith and Courage stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up and possess it,
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for we are well able to overcome it: This was he that afterwards God brought into the Land, Numb. 14.24. being a man of another Spirit, and followed the Lord fully, when the other died in the Wilderness and never came thether:
for we Are well able to overcome it: This was he that afterwards God brought into the Land, Numb. 14.24. being a man of Another Spirit, and followed the Lord Fully, when the other died in the Wilderness and never Come thither:
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and their Corruptions, even their Faith: 1 Tim. 6.12. Fight the good fight of Faith, says the Apostle to Timothy: above all take the shield of Faith Eph. 6.16. this overcomes all before it:
and their Corruptions, even their Faith: 1 Tim. 6.12. Fight the good fight of Faith, Says the Apostle to Timothy: above all take the shield of Faith Ephesians 6.16. this overcomes all before it:
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Gen. 32.28, when Jacob had prevailed over the Angel, he soon saw a Victory over his Brother Esaus wrath, Gen. 33.10. Oh! that you would stir up Faith, all things are possible to him that believeth: the Lord encrease our Faith. To conclude,
Gen. 32.28, when Jacob had prevailed over the Angel, he soon saw a Victory over his Brother Esaus wrath, Gen. 33.10. Oh! that you would stir up Faith, all things Are possible to him that Believeth: the Lord increase our Faith. To conclude,
Ʋse. 3. Let us be exhorted to courage and ▪ confidence to this holy war, for you fight not as uncertain of Victory, not as those that beat the air;
Ʋse. 3. Let us be exhorted to courage and ▪ confidence to this holy war, for you fight not as uncertain of Victory, not as those that beatrice the air;
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if we be entangled and ensnared by it in our affections, and not in a constant readiness at the call of God to engage the Enemy, we shall come of with dishonour and damage, dishonour to him that calls us to fight,
if we be entangled and Ensnared by it in our affections, and not in a constant readiness At the call of God to engage the Enemy, we shall come of with dishonour and damage, dishonour to him that calls us to fight,
many make a scuffle and seem to fight, few are in good earnest and fight valiantly: 2. There are some advantages Believers have, which if well improved may give them the upper hand of their Enemies;
many make a scuffle and seem to fight, few Are in good earnest and fight valiantly: 2. There Are Some advantages Believers have, which if well improved may give them the upper hand of their Enemies;
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God hath made every piece of the Spiritual Armour fit and suitable to every true Believer. 2. They have Christ for their Standard-bearer, whose heart fainted not,
God hath made every piece of the Spiritual Armour fit and suitable to every true Believer. 2. They have christ for their Standard-bearer, whose heart fainted not,
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nor melted away, as the Prophet Esay mentions, Esay 10.18. The Standard-bearer fainteth; when he sees the Army routed, he casts away his Colours and flecth; so did not Christ;
nor melted away, as the Prophet Isaiah mentions, Isaiah 10.18. The Standard-bearer fainteth; when he sees the Army routed, he Cast away his Colours and flecth; so did not christ;
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And if God be for them, who can be against them? Rom. 8.31. The success must needs be on their side, because having such a conduct, they can march on, preventing and avoiding the stratagems of the Enemy:
And if God be for them, who can be against them? Rom. 8.31. The success must needs be on their side, Because having such a conduct, they can march on, preventing and avoiding the stratagems of the Enemy:
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and he had good reason, 1 Sam. 30.6, 7. for when the Amalekites had carried away all, God strengthened him to pursue after them, and to recover all again.
and he had good reason, 1 Sam. 30.6, 7. for when the Amalekites had carried away all, God strengthened him to pursue After them, and to recover all again.
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when corrected, yet not killed, always bearing about them the dying of the Lord Jesus: Sick and yet quiet, poor and yet quiet, prosecuted and buffetted, yet quiet:
when corrected, yet not killed, always bearing about them the dying of the Lord jesus: Sick and yet quiet, poor and yet quiet, prosecuted and buffeted, yet quiet:
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and do more by Faith and Prayer, than others can do by Wit and Policy; for they can lead captivity captive, and by their spiritual strength tread down strength:
and do more by Faith and Prayer, than Others can do by Wit and Policy; for they can led captivity captive, and by their spiritual strength tread down strength:
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I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, saith the Apostle Paul; a great Victory, whether you understand it as some do, of savage beastly men, or litterally, as others;
I have fought with beasts At Ephesus, Says the Apostle Paul; a great Victory, whither you understand it as Some do, of savage beastly men, or literally, as Others;
and gave himself for him, so that he had Victory over the World, and could say, O my worldly Enemies, where is your Venom, your Gall? where is now your Enmity, your Victory? To conclude, Believers have many excellent promises to encourage them to fight and overcome: Seven in this and the next Chapter, of which the Text is the first:
and gave himself for him, so that he had Victory over the World, and could say, Oh my worldly Enemies, where is your Venom, your Gall? where is now your Enmity, your Victory? To conclude, Believers have many excellent promises to encourage them to fight and overcome: Seven in this and the next Chapter, of which the Text is the First:
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THESE words are the conclusion of the Epistle to the Church in Smyrna; and so the eighth verse of this Chapter sheweth, To the angel of the Church in Smyrna, write, &c. Some say this Church was more faulty then the former;
THESE words Are the conclusion of the Epistle to the Church in Smyrna; and so the eighth verse of this Chapter shows, To the angel of the Church in Smyrna, write, etc. some say this Church was more faulty then the former;
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but Christ covers and conceals them, lest the sight of her former sins, and the apprehension of her future sufferings, both at once, should too much discourage her:
but christ covers and conceals them, lest the sighed of her former Sins, and the apprehension of her future sufferings, both At once, should too much discourage her:
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Others think that she was, though the poorest, yet the purest of all the Churches, I know thy poverty, says Christ to her, but thou art rich, verse 9. poor in temporals, but rich in spiritual;
Others think that she was, though the Poorest, yet the Purest of all the Churches, I know thy poverty, Says christ to her, but thou art rich, verse 9. poor in temporals, but rich in spiritual;
Smyrna signifies a sweet smell, and her Graces were like beaten Spices, very fragrant and odoriferous, they cast a sweet savour even throughout all the Churches.
Smyrna signifies a sweet smell, and her Graces were like beaten Spices, very fragrant and odoriferous, they cast a sweet savour even throughout all the Churches.
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It seems a terrible storm of persecution was ready to come down upon them, wherein some of them might be called to resist not unto bonds only and imprisonment,
It seems a terrible storm of persecution was ready to come down upon them, wherein Some of them might be called to resist not unto bonds only and imprisonment,
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and if it comes to the worst men can do, which is to kill the body, I give you my faithful word, they shall do no more, they shall go no further, I will secure you from that which is a thousand times more to be feared, viz. the second death, which is the sting and emphasis of the first;
and if it comes to the worst men can do, which is to kill the body, I give you my faithful word, they shall do no more, they shall go no further, I will secure you from that which is a thousand times more to be feared, viz. the second death, which is the sting and emphasis of the First;
for as to bodily death, the Psalmist saith, What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? Psal. 89.48. We shall now enquire, 1. What is meant by the second death. 2. What is the great hurt thereof. 3. Why Overcomers shall not be hurt by it.
for as to bodily death, the Psalmist Says, What man is he that lives, and shall not see death? Psalm 89.48. We shall now inquire, 1. What is meant by the second death. 2. What is the great hurt thereof. 3. Why Overcomers shall not be hurt by it.
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Intreat the Lord your God, says Pharaoh to Moses and Aaron, that he may take away from me this death only, Exod. 10.17. that is, the judgment of the Locusts then upon him;
Entreat the Lord your God, Says Pharaoh to Moses and Aaron, that he may take away from me this death only, Exod 10.17. that is, the judgement of the Locusts then upon him;
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1. Death is taken for the dissolution of nature, dissolutio compositi: so some define it, the dissolving the earthly house of this Tabernacle, 2. Cor. 5.1. A Tent or Tabernacle is destroyed, not by consuming of the parts, but by taking them asunder:
1. Death is taken for the dissolution of nature, Dissolution compositi: so Some define it, the dissolving the earthly house of this Tabernacle, 2. Cor. 5.1. A Tent or Tabernacle is destroyed, not by consuming of the parts, but by taking them asunder:
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This is the first death, which the Apostle Paul desired, I desire to be dissolved and to be with Christ, Phil. 1.23. The soul sleeps not when a man dies, for then his wish had been vain;
This is the First death, which the Apostle Paul desired, I desire to be dissolved and to be with christ, Philip 1.23. The soul sleeps not when a man die, for then his wish had been vain;
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It is appointed for all men once to dye, Heb. 9.27. Statutum est, It is enacted in the Court of Heaven by a Statute-Law, more sure than the Laws of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be altered:
It is appointed for all men once to die, Hebrew 9.27. Statutum est, It is enacted in the Court of Heaven by a Statutelaw, more sure than the Laws of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be altered:
Death and hell were cast into the lake of fire; this is the second death, says the Apostle John, Rev. 20.14. Men dead and buried before, were now sent body and soul to Hell, Rev. 21.8.
Death and hell were cast into the lake of fire; this is the second death, Says the Apostle John, Rev. 20.14. Men dead and buried before, were now sent body and soul to Hell, Rev. 21.8.
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Ahab was sick with grief when he could not enjoy Naboths inheritance, as we read, 1 Kings 21. It will make them head-sick and heart-sick also, who shall be deprived of that incorruptible, undefiled,
Ahab was sick with grief when he could not enjoy Naboth's inheritance, as we read, 1 Kings 21. It will make them head-sick and heartsick also, who shall be deprived of that incorruptible, undefiled,
When Orpah was to part with Naomi her Mother-in-Law, she lifted up her voice and wept, Ruth 1.14. O how will they who shall be separated from God, drench and even drown themselves in tears!
When Orpah was to part with Naomi her Mother-in-Law, she lifted up her voice and wept, Ruth 1.14. O how will they who shall be separated from God, drench and even drown themselves in tears!
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yet this is the first word of that dreadful sentence Christ at last pronounceth, Depart from me, Mat. 25.41. To go from him who hath the words of Eternal Life, is the most bitter part of the second Death.
yet this is the First word of that dreadful sentence christ At last pronounceth, Depart from me, Mathew 25.41. To go from him who hath the words of Eternal Life, is the most bitter part of the second Death.
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We read that Absolom could take no Comfort in all he enjoyed, because he could not see the King's face, 2 Sam. 14. Laban made great search after his foolish Idols,
We read that Absalom could take no Comfort in all he enjoyed, Because he could not see the King's face, 2 Sam. 14. Laban made great search After his foolish Idols,
Here men sin and have a whores forehead, they cannot blush; The unjust knoweth no shame, Zephan. 3.5. but then the shame of their nakedness will appear before all the World.
Here men sin and have a whores forehead, they cannot blush; The unjust Knoweth no shame, Zephaniah. 3.5. but then the shame of their nakedness will appear before all the World.
Oh! how confounded and abashed will sinners be, when all the secret evils of their Heart and Life shall be laid open and discovered before Christ, his Angels and Saints:
Oh! how confounded and abashed will Sinners be, when all the secret evils of their Heart and Life shall be laid open and discovered before christ, his Angels and Saints:
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2. Sorrow and Mourning will fill them: There, saies Christ, shall be weeping, and wailing, and gnashing of teeth, Mat. 8.12. Where? you will say, even in Hell:
2. Sorrow and Mourning will fill them: There, Says christ, shall be weeping, and wailing, and gnashing of teeth, Mathew 8.12. Where? you will say, even in Hell:
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We read of Rachel mourning for her children, and would not be comforted, Jer. 31.15. Of Jacob 's great sorrow for the supposed loss of his beloved Son Joseph, Gen. 37. I will go down to the grave to my Son mourning;
We read of Rachel mourning for her children, and would not be comforted, Jer. 31.15. Of Jacob is great sorrow for the supposed loss of his Beloved Son Joseph, Gen. 37. I will go down to the grave to my Son mourning;
Of the great mourning of Hadramimmon, in the Valley of Megiddon, where Josiah was slain, and all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for him, 2 King. 23. But what are all these to the hideous cries and shrieks, yellings and roarings of them that lye under the wrath of God? 'Tis said, God will cast upon them the fury of his wrath, and not spare, Job 20.23. and 27.22. No man values a blow, if a Child strike;
Of the great mourning of Hadramimmon, in the Valley of Megiddo, where Josiah was slave, and all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for him, 2 King. 23. But what Are all these to the hideous cries and shrieks, yellings and roarings of them that lie under the wrath of God? It's said, God will cast upon them the fury of his wrath, and not spare, Job 20.23. and 27.22. No man value's a blow, if a Child strike;
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if it be in extremity, though but upon one part, What infinite sorrow then will it cause to have him cast his fury upon the whole man, upon all the Members of the Body,
if it be in extremity, though but upon one part, What infinite sorrow then will it cause to have him cast his fury upon the Whole man, upon all the Members of the Body,
When Adam sinned, saies God, Cursed is the ground for thy sake; Gen. 3. The whole Creation groans under that curse unto this day, Rom. 8.22. The Disciples marvelled at the sudden withering of the Figtree Christ cursed, Mat. 21.19.20.
When Adam sinned, Says God, Cursed is the ground for thy sake; Gen. 3. The Whole Creation groans under that curse unto this day, Rom. 8.22. The Disciples marveled At the sudden withering of the Fig tree christ cursed, Mathew 21.19.20.
When Elisha cursed the mocking Children in the Name of the Lord, there came two Bears and tore two and forty of them, 2 King. 2.24. Oh how insupportable will the Curse of the infinite God be, that shall lie upon them in Hell!
When Elisha cursed the mocking Children in the Name of the Lord, there Come two Bears and tore two and forty of them, 2 King. 2.24. O how insupportable will the Curse of the infinite God be, that shall lie upon them in Hell!
Ʋnto the upright there ariseth Light in the darkness, Psal. 112.4. The Lord will light my candle, the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness, saith David, Psal. 18.28.
Ʋnto the upright there arises Light in the darkness, Psalm 112.4. The Lord will Light my candle, the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness, Says David, Psalm 18.28.
But Hell is called the blackness of Darkness; yea, outer darkness, Mat. 25.30. meaning a state most remote from Heaven, the Kingdom of Light and Blessedness:
But Hell is called the blackness of Darkness; yea, outer darkness, Mathew 25.30. meaning a state most remote from Heaven, the Kingdom of Light and Blessedness:
We read of the Egyptians, that God caused a dreadful Darkness upon them, such as might be felt, Exod. 10.21, 22, 23. Not only was the Light of the Celestial Bodies withdrawn,
We read of the egyptians, that God caused a dreadful Darkness upon them, such as might be felt, Exod 10.21, 22, 23. Not only was the Light of the Celestial Bodies withdrawn,
Some are afraid of the natural Darkness of the Night, but how dismal will those chains of Darkness be, wherewith they who loved the darkness of sin here, shall be bound in the Prison of Hell hereafter, where they shall have Darkness enough?
some Are afraid of the natural Darkness of the Night, but how dismal will those chains of Darkness be, wherewith they who loved the darkness of since Here, shall be bound in the Prison of Hell hereafter, where they shall have Darkness enough?
inwardly full of rottenness and all uncleanness, as the Pharisees were, Mat. 23. and this may easily breed Worms. 2. Because as Worms gnaw upon a man,
inwardly full of rottenness and all uncleanness, as the Pharisees were, Mathew 23. and this may Easily breed Worms. 2. Because as Worms gnaw upon a man,
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The fire of Nebuchadnezzar 's, furnace was terrible, being seven times hotter than ordinary, Dan. 3. The Fire God rained from Heaven upon Sodom and Gomorrah was very grievous, Gen. 19. The Fire that burnt down the chief City of this Nation, in 1666, was fierce and furious;
The fire of Nebuchadnezzar is, furnace was terrible, being seven times hotter than ordinary, Dan. 3. The Fire God reigned from Heaven upon Sodom and Gomorrah was very grievous, Gen. 19. The Fire that burned down the chief city of this nation, in 1666, was fierce and furious;
Here if men be in great Afflictions, and under the guilt of great Transgressions, there is upon their putting their mouths in the dust, Hope in Israel concerning these matters;
Here if men be in great Afflictions, and under the guilt of great Transgressions, there is upon their putting their mouths in the dust, Hope in Israel Concerning these matters;
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'Tis called a Pit, a Pit without water, a bottomless Pit, Rev. 9.1. Joseph 's Pit, Jeremie 's Dungeon, Paul 's Prison, and Bonner 's Cole-house were pleasant and delightful places, compared with this:
It's called a Pit, a Pit without water, a bottomless Pit, Rev. 9.1. Joseph is Pit, Jeremiah is Dungeon, Paul is Prison, and Bonner is Coal house were pleasant and delightful places, compared with this:
It was a grief of mind to Rebecca, to be among the Daughters of Heth, Gen. 27. ult. The filthy company and ways of the Sodomites were a vexation to the Soul of just and righteous Lot, 2 Pet. 2.7, 8. David when forced to dwell in Mesech, cries, Wo is me. How will they lament in Hell, where damned Devils will be their Society,
It was a grief of mind to Rebecca, to be among the Daughters of Heth, Gen. 27. ult. The filthy company and ways of the Sodomites were a vexation to the Soul of just and righteous Lot, 2 Pet. 2.7, 8. David when forced to dwell in Mesech, cries, Woe is me. How will they lament in Hell, where damned Devils will be their Society,
What a miserable case will theirs in Hell be, who shall both see and feel them their cruel Tormentors, who will have no Pity, shew no Mercy, will not spare;
What a miserable case will theirs in Hell be, who shall both see and feel them their cruel Tormentors, who will have no Pity, show no Mercy, will not spare;
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they are punished with everlasting destruction from the Presence of the Lord, and shall never see his face with comfort, 2 Thes. 1. They rise to everlasting shame and contempt, Dan. 12.2.
they Are punished with everlasting destruction from the Presence of the Lord, and shall never see his face with Comfort, 2 Thebes 1. They rise to everlasting shame and contempt, Dan. 12.2.
Their worm dieth not, and their fire is not quenched, Mark 9. called Everlasting Fire, everlasting Burnings, the vengeance of eternal fire, Mat. 25. Esay 33. Jude 7. The blackness of darkness for ever, Jude 7. All this is without mitigation, intermission, or cessation.
Their worm Dieth not, and their fire is not quenched, Mark 9. called Everlasting Fire, everlasting Burnings, the vengeance of Eternal fire, Mathew 25. Isaiah 33. U^de 7. The blackness of darkness for ever, U^de 7. All this is without mitigation, intermission, or cessation.
And may not God who is infinite, justly inflict infinite torments? The circumstance of the person against whom any act is done, much aggravates or lessens the fault, and so the punishment.
And may not God who is infinite, justly inflict infinite torments? The circumstance of the person against whom any act is done, much aggravates or lessens the fault, and so the punishment.
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It's more to strike a Prince than an ordinary man, and deserves a greater punishment: Sin is committed against an infinite Majesty, therefore justly punished to all eternity.
It's more to strike a Prince than an ordinary man, and deserves a greater punishment: since is committed against an infinite Majesty, Therefore justly punished to all eternity.
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Some say thus, Man sins in suo aeterno, and therefore is justly punished in aeterno Dei. There is in every sinner, infinita voluntas peccandi, a will to sin infinitely;
some say thus, Man Sins in Sue aeterno, and Therefore is justly punished in aeterno Dei. There is in every sinner, Infinita Voluntas Peccandi, a will to sin infinitely;
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Thus much may suffice to shew wherein the hurt of the second death lies, viz. in a privation of good, in an inundation of all evils, shame, sorrow, the curse, the worm, the fire, darkness, despair, the place, the company,
Thus much may suffice to show wherein the hurt of the second death lies, viz. in a privation of good, in an inundation of all evils, shame, sorrow, the curse, the worm, the fire, darkness, despair, the place, the company,
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So Christ died as the publick representative of all in him, who therefore are said in the Scriptures to be crucified with him, and dead with him, vertually;
So christ died as the public representative of all in him, who Therefore Are said in the Scriptures to be Crucified with him, and dead with him, virtually;
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I have read of a Bird, which if it comes near a man, who is troubled with the Yellow Jaundice, it attracts the Disease to it self â–ª cures the sick person;
I have read of a Bird, which if it comes near a man, who is troubled with the Yellow Jaundice, it attracts the Disease to it self â–ª cures the sick person;
but the Bird dies Christ took our Nature and S•n upon him, dies for them, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting Life.
but the Bird die christ took our Nature and S•n upon him, die for them, that whosoever Believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting Life.
Now Christ having by his Blood given full Satisfaction, God the great Creditor will not exact the same Debt twice, of the Surety and of the Debtor too;
Now christ having by his Blood given full Satisfaction, God the great Creditor will not exact the same Debt twice, of the Surety and of the Debtor too;
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Though they may come under the smart of the first, (which yet the Lord can make easie to them) yet they are free from the hurt of the second Death, which is indeed the sting of the first;
Though they may come under the smart of the First, (which yet the Lord can make easy to them) yet they Are free from the hurt of the second Death, which is indeed the sting of the First;
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and Christ saith, I will ransome them from the power of the Grave, I will redeem them from Death, Hos. 13.14. It cannot deliver them over to wrath, or carry a good man in Chains to the Prison of Hell:
and christ Says, I will ransom them from the power of the Grave, I will Redeem them from Death, Hos. 13.14. It cannot deliver them over to wrath, or carry a good man in Chains to the Prison of Hell:
A Believer may say, O Death, where is thy Sting? O Grave, where is thy Victory? Thanks be to God, who giveth us the Victory through Jesus Christ, 1 Cor. 15.56, 57. Once past the first Death, you are for ever free from all fear of Death:
A Believer may say, Oh Death, where is thy Sting? O Grave, where is thy Victory? Thanks be to God, who gives us the Victory through jesus christ, 1 Cor. 15.56, 57. Once passed the First Death, you Are for ever free from all Fear of Death:
What is your Life, saith St. James, it is a Vapour that now is, and quickly vanishes away, Jam. 4.13, 14. But after this, no more fear of Death to a true Christian.
What is your Life, Says Saint James, it is a Vapour that now is, and quickly Vanishes away, Jam. 4.13, 14. But After this, no more Fear of Death to a true Christian.
Why should not all sincere Believers comfort themselves, and one another, with these things, and that in the worst of times? A Martyr, being offered Life if he would renounce the Truth, answered, Can you give me Eternal Life? And being threatned with Death for refusal, he said, You cannot bring me under the second Death, you cannot put me to Eternal Death;
Why should not all sincere Believers Comfort themselves, and one Another, with these things, and that in the worst of times? A Martyr, being offered Life if he would renounce the Truth, answered, Can you give me Eternal Life? And being threatened with Death for refusal, he said, You cannot bring me under the second Death, you cannot put me to Eternal Death;
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Oh! how would the Improvement of this Text and Truth support and comfort a Christian, in the saddest conditions he may be called to pass through in this world.
Oh! how would the Improvement of this Text and Truth support and Comfort a Christian, in the Saddest conditions he may be called to pass through in this world.
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and receive his mark in his forehead or in his hand, the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation,
and receive his mark in his forehead or in his hand, the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his Indignation,
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for it became as the Blood of a dead man, when the Vial was poured out upon it, Revel. 16.3. Whence some have concluded, that those under the Romish Jurisdiction, who live and dye under the full Dominion and Practice of their Idolatrous wicked Doctrines and Worship, cannot be saved.
for it became as the Blood of a dead man, when the Vial was poured out upon it, Revel. 16.3. Whence Some have concluded, that those under the Romish Jurisdiction, who live and die under the full Dominion and Practice of their Idolatrous wicked Doctrines and Worship, cannot be saved.
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But others take this first Resurrection, to be meant of a Spiritual quickning to a Divine Life, the Dead hear the Voice of the Son of God in the Gospel, and live;
But Others take this First Resurrection, to be meant of a Spiritual quickening to a Divine Life, the Dead hear the Voice of the Son of God in the Gospel, and live;
this is when Faith is first wrought, which is the beginning of the Soul's life and strength, the first born of graces, the bond of Union between Christ and Believers,
this is when Faith is First wrought, which is the beginning of the Soul's life and strength, the First born of graces, the bound of union between christ and Believers,
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Where this is not wrought, Sin and Satan do conquer and utterly destroy the Soul. If ye believe not that I am he, ye shall dye in your sins, saies Christ to the Jews, Joh. 8.21, 24. Should any one come and tell us, You shall die in a Ditch,
Where this is not wrought, since and Satan do conquer and utterly destroy the Soul. If you believe not that I am he, you shall die in your Sins, Says christ to the jews, John 8.21, 24. Should any one come and tell us, You shall die in a Ditch,
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A King ruleth over all his Subjects, yet he hath his Throne in some chief City of the Land. Satan that King of the bottomless Pit, as he is stiled, Rev. 9.1. reigns over all wicked men;
A King Ruleth over all his Subject's, yet he hath his Throne in Some chief city of the Land. Satan that King of the bottomless Pit, as he is styled, Rev. 9.1. reigns over all wicked men;
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Like that to the Prophet, Flee thee away, O thou Seer, for it is the King's Court, Amos 7.13. Afterwards it was the Seat of the Roman persecuting Governours, (who were Satan's chief Instruments, in afflicting and destroying the Saints) and so is called Satan's seat.
Like that to the Prophet, Flee thee away, Oh thou Seer, for it is the King's Court, Amos 7.13. Afterwards it was the Seat of the Roman persecuting Governors, (who were Satan's chief Instruments, in afflicting and destroying the Saints) and so is called Satan's seat.
those he reserves to be Witnesses for him, and to testifie against those to their Condemnation, who will not by their good Example be brought to Conversion.
those he reserves to be Witnesses for him, and to testify against those to their Condemnation, who will not by their good Exampl be brought to Conversion.
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Let this help our Faith and Joy, though we dwell where Satan's seat is. Rome Antichristian is now esteemed that Seat of the Beast, mentioned, Rev. 16.10. yet even there God hath his People, Come out of her my People, saies the Lord, Rev. 18.4.
Let this help our Faith and Joy, though we dwell where Satan's seat is. Room Antichristian is now esteemed that Seat of the Beast, mentioned, Rev. 16.10. yet even there God hath his People, Come out of her my People, Says the Lord, Rev. 18.4.
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A People Christ had, and still hath, where Antichrist most prevails, though it greatly concerns them to come out thence, dangerous to continue there, both for Infection of Sin,
A People christ had, and still hath, where Antichrist most prevails, though it greatly concerns them to come out thence, dangerous to continue there, both for Infection of since,
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And Spiders with their Webs will drop, before the house falls. Certainly, Antichrist's ruine hastens, and Babylons Fall approacheth, Come out of her therefore.
And Spiders with their Webs will drop, before the house falls. Certainly, Antichrist's ruin hastens, and Babylons Fallen Approaches, Come out of her Therefore.
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And to encourage all to strive to get Victory over the Evil of Evil Times, this further Promise in the Text is given to them of Pergamos, and to us in them;
And to encourage all to strive to get Victory over the Evil of Evil Times, this further Promise in the Text is given to them of Pergamum, and to us in them;
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Absalom had Beauty as well as, yea, greater than David; Herod and Jonadab had Wit and Policy as well as Joseph; the Fool in the Gospel, was rich as well as Abraham; the foolish Virgins were in Church-Fellowship, as well as the wise;
Absalom had Beauty as well as, yea, greater than David; Herod and Jonadab had Wit and Policy as well as Joseph; the Fool in the Gospel, was rich as well as Abraham; the foolish Virgins were in Church fellowship, as well as the wise;
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The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him, and he will shew them his Covenant, Psal. 25.14. Not here meant of his providence, blessing him in outward things;
The secret of the Lord is with them that Fear him, and he will show them his Covenant, Psalm 25.14. Not Here meant of his providence, blessing him in outward things;
Whatsoever Christ heard of his Father he made known to his friends, John 15.15. His secret is with the righteous, Prov. 3.32. the very Arcana Imperii, the mysteries of the Kingdom are made plain to them, Luke 8.10. It is a favour to be of the Kings Court, but more to be of his Council;
Whatsoever christ herd of his Father he made known to his Friends, John 15.15. His secret is with the righteous, Curae 3.32. the very Arcana Imperii, the Mysteres of the Kingdom Are made plain to them, Lycia 8.10. It is a favour to be of the Kings Court, but more to be of his Council;
Courtiers know more than those that live far remote from the Kings Court; but Counsellors know his secrets, the Privy-Counsellor is acquainted with the special mysteries of State.
Courtiers know more than those that live Far remote from the Kings Court; but Counsellors know his secrets, the Privy-Counsellor is acquainted with the special Mysteres of State.
Answ. There are many of these peculiar tokens of special love he doth bestow upon them that by faith get Victory over their spiritual Enemies as true Believers do:
Answer There Are many of these peculiar tokens of special love he does bestow upon them that by faith get Victory over their spiritual Enemies as true Believers do:
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'tis said, he is not ashamed to be called their God, Heb. 11.16. others have none of the life of God given them, none of the fulness of God, none of the peculiar knowledge of God, no special interest in the attributes of God, none of the saving influential goodness of God; all which the Saints receive.
it's said, he is not ashamed to be called their God, Hebrew 11.16. Others have none of the life of God given them, none of the fullness of God, none of the peculiar knowledge of God, no special Interest in the attributes of God, none of the Saving influential Goodness of God; all which the Saints receive.
Yea, they partake of Christ, they have received Christ Jesus the Lord, Colos. 2.16. others are without Christ, no right to the Covenant, no interest in the Promises;
Yea, they partake of christ, they have received christ jesus the Lord, Colos 2.16. Others Are without christ, no right to the Covenant, no Interest in the Promises;
I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, saith Christ, even the Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive, John 14.16, 17. And he is to them a Spirit of Light and Wisdom, a Spirit of Power and Love,
I will pray the Father, and he shall give you Another Comforter, Says christ, even the Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive, John 14.16, 17. And he is to them a Spirit of Light and Wisdom, a Spirit of Power and Love,
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For this, pointing to himself, is the Bread of God which cometh down from Heaven, and giveth life unto the World. verse 32.33. and so, verse 48. I am that Bread of Life.
For this, pointing to himself, is the Bred of God which comes down from Heaven, and gives life unto the World. verse 32.33. and so, verse 48. I am that Bred of Life.
and when they saw it, they said, it is Manna, Ex. 16.14, 15, 33. And 2. It was hidden when some part of it was by Gods appointment put into a golden pot,
and when they saw it, they said, it is Manna, Ex. 16.14, 15, 33. And 2. It was hidden when Some part of it was by God's appointment put into a golden pot,
The sense of this Promise take in two things. 1. That Christ will give Overcomers to feed and feast upon himself, sweet tastes of himself here in Dunes and Ordinances;
The sense of this Promise take in two things. 1. That christ will give Overcomers to feed and feast upon himself, sweet tastes of himself Here in Dunes and Ordinances;
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Even in these they shall be able to say as Christ did, I have meat to eat you know not of, Joh. 4.32, we have hidden Manna given us the World cannot taste of.
Even in these they shall be able to say as christ did, I have meat to eat you know not of, John 4.32, we have hidden Manna given us the World cannot taste of.
when Hannah had prayed, she was so strengthened by this Manna, that 'tis said, her countenance was no more sad, 1 Sam. 1.18. An ancient once speaking of what he met with of Christ in this Ordinance, said, nunquam abs te abs { que } te recedo:
when Hannah had prayed, she was so strengthened by this Manna, that it's said, her countenance was no more sad, 1 Sam. 1.18. an ancient once speaking of what he met with of christ in this Ordinance, said, Never abs to abs { que } te recedo:
so in hearing the word, they meet with more than a voice of words, even Angels food, the hungry soul is filled, they eat the word as Jeremiah saith he did,
so in hearing the word, they meet with more than a voice of words, even Angels food, the hungry soul is filled, they eat the word as Jeremiah Says he did,
We read that the Israelites nauseated the Manna, We have nothing besides this Manna, Numb. 11. who shall give us flesh to eat? The excellent Bread God gave them, was now but light Bread,
We read that the Israelites nauseated the Manna, We have nothing beside this Manna, Numb. 11. who shall give us Flesh to eat? The excellent Bred God gave them, was now but Light Bred,
What will the Sweet-Meats of Heaven, the full and eternal fruition of this Banquet, the everlasting enjoyment of these Dainties produce in them? Blessed is he that shall eat bread, this Bread of Life in the Kingdom of God, both of Grace and Glory.
What will the Sweet-Meats of Heaven, the full and Eternal fruition of this Banquet, the everlasting enjoyment of these Dainties produce in them? Blessed is he that shall eat bred, this Bred of Life in the Kingdom of God, both of Grace and Glory.
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This is not meat that perishes, but meat that endures to everlasting Life, John 6.27. This is the first thing Christ here promises to them that overcome.
This is not meat that Perishes, but meat that endures to everlasting Life, John 6.27. This is the First thing christ Here promises to them that overcome.
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white ones were given in the Election of Officers, and Absolution of Malefactors. 1. In the Election of any to an high Office, they gave him a white Stone, as a certain Token thereof:
white ones were given in the Election of Officers, and Absolution of Malefactors. 1. In the Election of any to an high Office, they gave him a white Stone, as a certain Token thereof:
The sense then of the Promise is, that Conquerors shall have the assurance of their Election to be Vessels of Mercy, that they are chosen to Salvation, through Sanctification of the Spirit,
The sense then of the Promise is, that Conquerors shall have the assurance of their Election to be Vessels of Mercy, that they Are chosen to Salvation, through Sanctification of the Spirit,
and though the means be the last in intention, yet they are first in execution; their Salvation is first intended, but Faith and Holiness are first effected.
and though the means be the last in intention, yet they Are First in execution; their Salvation is First intended, but Faith and Holiness Are First effected.
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They shall deceive, if it were possible, the very Elect, Mat. 24.24. In the superstructure of Truth they may be deceived, but fundamentally and finally they never shall;
They shall deceive, if it were possible, the very Elect, Mathew 24.24. In the superstructure of Truth they may be deceived, but fundamentally and finally they never shall;
this is a great Comfort to such in these erroneous days. 2. In respect of Accusation, Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods Elect? Rom. 8.33. Who shall charge when God dischargeth? True it is, many will be ready to lay things to their charge, Satan will accuse them, he is the Accuser of the Brethren, Rev. 12. the Law will accuse them, the World will accuse them;
this is a great Comfort to such in these erroneous days. 2. In respect of Accusation, Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's Elect? Rom. 8.33. Who shall charge when God dischargeth? True it is, many will be ready to lay things to their charge, Satan will accuse them, he is the Accuser of the Brothers, Rev. 12. the Law will accuse them, the World will accuse them;
as Christ caused all the Womans Accusers to go out, so will Gods acquitting them, make those Accusers and all their Accusations to vanish. 3. In respect of publick Calamities, which are shortned upon their account.
as christ caused all the Woman's Accusers to go out, so will God's acquitting them, make those Accusers and all their Accusations to vanish. 3. In respect of public Calamities, which Are shortened upon their account.
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except those days should be shortned, no flesh should be saved, no Jew should be alive, all would fall under destruction when those Calamities come.
except those days should be shortened, no Flesh should be saved, no Jew should be alive, all would fallen under destruction when those Calamities come.
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God gave all that were in Zoar to Lot, and all that were in the Ship to Paul; if it were not for his Elect in the world, he would make a short work in the Earth.
God gave all that were in Zoar to Lot, and all that were in the Ship to Paul; if it were not for his Elect in the world, he would make a short work in the Earth.
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Shall not God hear and avenge his Elect, that cry unto him night and day? I tell you, he will avenge them speedily, Luke 18.7, 8. When their Enemies are above Fear,
Shall not God hear and avenge his Elect, that cry unto him night and day? I tell you, he will avenge them speedily, Lycia 18.7, 8. When their Enemies Are above fear,
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and they below Hope, when there is not Faith on the Earth to believe, there are Bowels in Heaven to relieve them. 5. In respect of his working for them at the Resurrection and Day of Judgment;
and they below Hope, when there is not Faith on the Earth to believe, there Are Bowels in Heaven to relieve them. 5. In respect of his working for them At the Resurrection and Day of Judgement;
whereas they will lye scattered here and there, he will gather together his Elect from all parts of the world by his Angels, Mat. 24.31. Who will know them by their Fathers mark upon their Foreheads:
whereas they will lie scattered Here and there, he will gather together his Elect from all parts of the world by his Angels, Mathew 24.31. Who will know them by their Father's mark upon their Foreheads:
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and into them. 6. In respect of the co-operation of all things here for their good, according to that Promise, All things shall work together for good to them that are called according to his purpose, Rom. 8.28. They say the Philosophers-Stone turns all it touches into Gold;
and into them. 6. In respect of the cooperation of all things Here for their good, according to that Promise, All things shall work together for good to them that Are called according to his purpose, Rom. 8.28. They say the Philosopher's stone turns all it touches into Gold;
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John Baptist 's going before the face of the Lord was, To give knowledg of Salvation to his People, by the remission of their Sins, Ephes. 1.7. Luke 1.77. Reconciliation stands in it;
John Baptist is going before the face of the Lord was, To give knowledge of Salvation to his People, by the remission of their Sins, Ephesians 1.7. Luke 1.77. Reconciliation Stands in it;
God was in Christ reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their sins, 2 Cor. 5.19. In a word, it is the inlet to, and ushers in all other Good and Mercy;
God was in christ reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their Sins, 2 Cor. 5.19. In a word, it is the inlet to, and ushers in all other Good and Mercy;
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Take away all Iniquity, and take up good, or give us good, as it is, Hos. 14.2. They must pray for good, O but your Sins keep good things from you, Jer. 5.25.
Take away all Iniquity, and take up good, or give us good, as it is, Hos. 14.2. They must pray for good, Oh but your Sins keep good things from you, Jer. 5.25.
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It makes way for the Liberty and Deliverance of the Church from Troubles, Speak comfortably to Jerusalem, tell her that her Iniquity is pardoned, and her Warfare is accomplished:
It makes Way for the Liberty and Deliverance of the Church from Troubles, Speak comfortably to Jerusalem, tell her that her Iniquity is pardoned, and her Warfare is accomplished:
How comes this about? The People that dwell therein shall be forgiven their Iniquity, Esay 33.24. Oh this is that which sweetens all other Comforts and Contentments;
How comes this about? The People that dwell therein shall be forgiven their Iniquity, Isaiah 33.24. O this is that which sweetens all other Comforts and Contentment's;
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How will the sense of Pardon, that assures a man he shall never be cast into Hell-fire, make him even willingly embrace and submit to a Fiery Trial for Christ's sake? It prepares for Death, whether natural or violent.
How will the sense of Pardon, that assures a man he shall never be cast into Hell-fire, make him even willingly embrace and submit to a Fiery Trial for Christ's sake? It prepares for Death, whither natural or violent.
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3. Anew name written in the Stone, is the third and last of those special Favours promised to Overcomers in the Text. There are some that take it to be an Allusion to that Custome of giving Stones to men, with their Names written on them,
3. Anew name written in the Stone, is the third and last of those special Favours promised to Overcomers in the Text. There Are Some that take it to be an Allusion to that Custom of giving Stones to men, with their Names written on them,
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Then the meaning is, that Christ will give conquering Christians a privy Mark, whereby they may be known and admitted to the Heavenly Banquet of the hidden Manna, as welcome Guests.
Then the meaning is, that christ will give conquering Christians a privy Mark, whereby they may be known and admitted to the Heavenly Banquet of the hidden Manna, as welcome Guests.
And, O! how high a Favour is it to carry the Privy-Seal of Heaven about us? To have a Token that we shall be taken up to the Marriage-Supper of the Lamb,
And, OH! how high a Favour is it to carry the Privy-Seal of Heaven about us? To have a Token that we shall be taken up to the Marriage supper of the Lamb,
So that all his Children are Heirs, Heirs of God, and Joint-heirs with Christ, Roman. 8.17. Heirs of the Promises, Heb. 6.17. Heirs of the Righteousness which is by Faith, Heb. 11.7. Heirs of Salvation, of the Kingdom of Heaven, Heb. 1. ult. Jam. 2.5. They have a glorious Liberty, called The Liberty of the Sons of God, Rom. 8.21.
So that all his Children Are Heirs, Heirs of God, and Joint heirs with christ, Roman. 8.17. Heirs of the Promises, Hebrew 6.17. Heirs of the Righteousness which is by Faith, Hebrew 11.7. Heirs of Salvation, of the Kingdom of Heaven, Hebrew 1. ult. Jam. 2.5. They have a glorious Liberty, called The Liberty of the Sons of God, Rom. 8.21.
As a Father pities his Children, so the Lord pities them that fear him, Psal. 103.13. They have access with boldness to the Throne of Grace, and have his eye, his ear, his heart and his hand. We read of a Child.
As a Father pities his Children, so the Lord pities them that Fear him, Psalm 103.13. They have access with boldness to the Throne of Grace, and have his eye, his ear, his heart and his hand. We read of a Child.
Thus may God's Children go to him, and say, My head, my heart. Oh! this ignorant head, Father, enlighten it; Oh this carnal heart! Father, spiritualize it;
Thus may God's Children go to him, and say, My head, my heart. Oh! this ignorant head, Father, enlighten it; O this carnal heart! Father, spiritualize it;
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Your Heavenly Father knoweth you have need of all these things, Matt. 6. Jesus Christ is your Brother, he is not ashamed to call you Brethren, the Angels are your Guard;
Your Heavenly Father Knoweth you have need of all these things, Matt. 6. jesus christ is your Brother, he is not ashamed to call you Brothers, the Angels Are your Guard;
The natural son is the Image of Gods nature, the brightness of his Fathers glory, and the express Image of his person, Heb. 1.2. The adopted Son is the Image of his will, of his own will begat he us by the word of truth, James 1.18.
The natural son is the Image of God's nature, the brightness of his Father's glory, and the express Image of his person, Hebrew 1.2. The adopted Son is the Image of his will, of his own will begat he us by the word of truth, James 1.18.
You see by these things somewhat of the new name here promised, and is this a little matter in any mans account? When Sauls servants told David of the purposes the King had to give him one of his Daughters to wife, David said, Seemeth it a light thing to any of you to be a Kings Son-in-law, seeing I am a poor man,
You see by these things somewhat of the new name Here promised, and is this a little matter in any men account? When Saul's Servants told David of the Purposes the King had to give him one of his Daughters to wife, David said, Seems it a Light thing to any of you to be a Kings Son-in-law, seeing I am a poor man,
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What may Believers then say as to this Divine Adoption? Shall it be a light matter to be a Son or Daughter of the most high God, the King of Kings? That they who may say to corruption, Thou art my Father,
What may Believers then say as to this Divine Adoption? Shall it be a Light matter to be a Son or Daughter of the most high God, the King of Kings? That they who may say to corruption, Thou art my Father,
The Lord loveth the righteous, Psal. 146.8. Therefore his secret is with the righteous, Prov. 3.32. Delilah could not believe Samson 's love was so great to her as he pretended;
The Lord loves the righteous, Psalm 146.8. Therefore his secret is with the righteous, Curae 3.32. Delilah could not believe samson is love was so great to her as he pretended;
as Eliphaz did to Job in another, Hast thou heard the Secret of God? What knowest thou that we know not? What understandest thou that is not in us? Is there any secret thing with thee? Job 15.8, 9, 11. Yet Believers do know and understand what worldly men know not, For the Secret of the Lord is with them that fear him.
as Eliphaz did to Job in Another, Hast thou herd the Secret of God? What Knowest thou that we know not? What Understandest thou that is not in us? Is there any secret thing with thee? Job 15.8, 9, 11. Yet Believers do know and understand what worldly men know not, For the Secret of the Lord is with them that Fear him.
the Secrets of his Love and Grace are with them, of which the world knows nothing, no more than of the Word of God, which the Spirit only can savingly discover, which Spirit the world cannot reeeive, Joh. 14.16, 17. As wicked men have Bread which they eat in secret, Prov. 9.17. of which good men desire no knowledg;
the Secrets of his Love and Grace Are with them, of which the world knows nothing, no more than of the Word of God, which the Spirit only can savingly discover, which Spirit the world cannot reeeive, John 14.16, 17. As wicked men have Bred which they eat in secret, Curae 9.17. of which good men desire no knowledge;
some secret Lust which is as a sweet Morsel under their Tongue, as to which good men are ready to say with the Patriarch, O my Soul, come not thou into their secret;
Some secret Lust which is as a sweet Morsel under their Tongue, as to which good men Are ready to say with the Patriarch, Oh my Soul, come not thou into their secret;
yea, like good Soldiers of Jesus Christ endure the greatest fight of Afflictions, Heb. 10.32. Put on and handle well your Armour of Righteousness, to repel and repulse Temptations on the right hand and on the left;
yea, like good Soldiers of jesus christ endure the greatest fight of Afflictions, Hebrew 10.32. Put on and handle well your Armour of Righteousness, to repel and repulse Temptations on the right hand and on the left;
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A Captain delights not in Renegadoes. If any man draws back, my Soul shall have no pleasure in him, Heb. 10.38. They are the Prophets words, say some; but God's, say others; It's true both ways:
A Captain delights not in Renegades. If any man draws back, my Soul shall have no pleasure in him, Hebrew 10.38. They Are the prophets words, say Some; but God's, say Others; It's true both ways:
So it is here, either we must fight and overcome our Sins, or drink up the Sea of God's Wrath. O cease not combating, till all your foes be made your foot-stool.
So it is Here, either we must fight and overcome our Sins, or drink up the Sea of God's Wrath. O cease not combating, till all your foes be made your footstool.
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This Church of Pergamos was overcome by the Doctrines of Balaam and the Nicolaitans, holding both Adultery and Idolatry lawful, Doctrines pernicious to sound Truth and a holy Life;
This Church of Pergamum was overcome by the Doctrines of balaam and the Nicolaitans, holding both Adultery and Idolatry lawful, Doctrines pernicious to found Truth and a holy Life;
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And hath not the Dragon poured out a flood of Errors amongst us of late? Are not many carried away with divers and strange Doctrines? Do not some go about to null the Eternal Decrees of God? to make void the Satisfaction of Christ? to deny and deride the Imputation of his Righteousness to Believers in the matter of Justification? to maintain the Doctrine of Free-will,
And hath not the Dragon poured out a flood of Errors among us of late? are not many carried away with diverse and strange Doctrines? Do not Some go about to null the Eternal Decrees of God? to make void the Satisfaction of christ? to deny and deride the Imputation of his Righteousness to Believers in the matter of Justification? to maintain the Doctrine of Freewill,
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Who knows how soon the same Trials may be upon us, that were upon Antipas• •ere in his Church? Oh! that we may be found faithful Martyrs as he was.
Who knows how soon the same Trials may be upon us, that were upon Antipas• •ere in his Church? Oh! that we may be found faithful Martyrs as he was.
Let all that are listed to fight under Christ's Banner, encourage themselves, and one another, with these words, To him that overcometh, will I give to eat of the hidden Manna;
Let all that Are listed to fight under Christ's Banner, encourage themselves, and one Another, with these words, To him that Overcometh, will I give to eat of the hidden Manna;
HERE is another of those gracious Promises Christ makes to the Overcomers, though directed to the Officers and Members of the Church in Thyatira, yet is written (as the other are) for the common benefit of these seven Churches,
HERE is Another of those gracious Promises christ makes to the Overcomers, though directed to the Officers and Members of the Church in Thyatira, yet is written (as the other Are) for the Common benefit of these seven Churches,
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David 's first ways were most free from scandal, thence it is that Jehosaphat is commended for walking in the first ways of David his Father, 2 Chron. 17.3. The love of too many that have been very hot is grown cold to God and his ways;
David is First ways were most free from scandal, thence it is that Jehoshaphat is commended for walking in the First ways of David his Father, 2 Chronicles 17.3. The love of too many that have been very hight is grown cold to God and his ways;
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and we doing worse after twenty or forty years profession, than in our first entrance into his ways? That we are less careful in keeping holy the Lords-day than at first? Then we would call the Sabbath a Delight, the holy of the Lord and honourable,
and we doing Worse After twenty or forty Years profession, than in our First Entrance into his ways? That we Are less careful in keeping holy the Lord's day than At First? Then we would call the Sabbath a Delight, the holy of the Lord and honourable,
and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse; but thou hast kept the good wine till now, John 2.10. Gods first thoughts of love to us that are his people were very precious, his electing love;
and when men have well drunk, then that which is Worse; but thou hast kept the good wine till now, John 2.10. God's First thoughts of love to us that Are his people were very precious, his electing love;
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His following works in our effectual Calling into the state of Grace, and preserving us therein, notwithstanding all the attempts of our Enemies, deserves great admiration.
His following works in our effectual Calling into the state of Grace, and preserving us therein, notwithstanding all the attempts of our Enemies, deserves great admiration.
His manifestations and communications there will be such, as will force us to say, O Lord, thou hast kept the best wine till the last? Thy first thoughts and works towards us and in us were wonderful,
His manifestations and communications there will be such, as will force us to say, Oh Lord, thou hast kept the best wine till the last? Thy First thoughts and works towards us and in us were wondered,
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lest we loose the things we have wrought, and receive not a full reward? And that we may labour to get victory over all the evils growing upon us, let us consider this promise in the Text now before us;
lest we lose the things we have wrought, and receive not a full reward? And that we may labour to get victory over all the evils growing upon us, let us Consider this promise in the Text now before us;
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Here are 4. things to be spoken too. 1. Who are they that Overcome? 2. What is that great Power Christ will give them? 3. What is the Glory here promised? 4. The Reasons of the Doctrine.
Here Are 4. things to be spoken too. 1. Who Are they that Overcome? 2. What is that great Power christ will give them? 3. What is the Glory Here promised? 4. The Reasons of the Doctrine.
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Now these works of Christ are either such as he commanded, or such as he himself practised, leaving us an example that we should follow his steps, perhaps both the one and the other,
Now these works of christ Are either such as he commanded, or such as he himself practised, leaving us an Exampl that we should follow his steps, perhaps both the one and the other,
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like that Jezebel who was the wife of King Ahab, mentioned, 1 King. 21. only with this difference, she spoken of in Thyatira pretends to be a Prophetess,
like that Jezebel who was the wife of King Ahab, mentioned, 1 King. 21. only with this difference, she spoken of in Thyatira pretends to be a Prophetess,
He that keepeth those works of Purity and Holiness Christ hath commanded, and practised for our imitation; (for some things he did qua Deus, as he was God, which are for our Admiration, not for our Imitation;
He that Keepeth those works of Purity and Holiness christ hath commanded, and practised for our imitation; (for Some things he did qua Deus, as he was God, which Are for our Admiration, not for our Imitation;
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some things he did qua Mediator, in dying to reconcile God and man, in which we are not capable to imitate him) viz. That Meekness and Humility, which he requires us to learn of him, Mat. 11.29. The word NONLATINALPHABET signifies one that is near the ground, thus was Christ;
Some things he did qua Mediator, in dying to reconcile God and man, in which we Are not capable to imitate him) viz. That Meekness and Humility, which he requires us to Learn of him, Mathew 11.29. The word signifies one that is near the ground, thus was christ;
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in all his Actions he expressed great Humility, and this not seemingly only, as the Bishop that was asked, Visne Episcopari? Answered, Nolo. Modestly shewing himself unwilling,
in all his Actions he expressed great Humility, and this not seemingly only, as the Bishop that was asked, Visne Episcopary? Answered, Nolo. Modestly showing himself unwilling,
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Upon which one descants thus, Orat is qui non fecit peccatum? silet peccator? Orat Medicus? Cessat Aegrotus? Orat Judex? Silet Reus? Oh! Shall he that is Innocent Pray,
Upon which one descants thus, Orat is qui non fecit peccatum? Silent peccator? Orat Medicus? Cessat Sick? Orat Judge? Silent Rhesus? Oh! Shall he that is Innocent prey,
and the Guilty, condemned Malefactor, hold his peace? Again, Christ was compassionate to the Bodies and Souls of Men in Misery, Mat. 9.36, 37, 38. He set them a praying for Labourers to be sent into the Harvest,
and the Guilty, condemned Malefactor, hold his peace? Again, christ was compassionate to the Bodies and Souls of Men in Misery, Mathew 9.36, 37, 38. He Set them a praying for Labourers to be sent into the Harvest,
He was very zealous for the Worship of God, and against Superstitious Innovations, The zeal of his Fathers house did eat him up, Joh. 2.17, He went through great Sufferings with much Patience;
He was very zealous for the Worship of God, and against Superstitious Innovations, The zeal of his Father's house did eat him up, John 2.17, He went through great Sufferings with much Patience;
Oppressed and afflicted he was, yet opened not his mouth, Esay 53.7. He was faithful to him that appointed him, Heb. 3.2. He did heartily and freely forgive the worst of his Enemies, praying, Father forgive them, for they know not what they do.
Oppressed and afflicted he was, yet opened not his Mouth, Isaiah 53.7. He was faithful to him that appointed him, Hebrew 3.2. He did heartily and freely forgive the worst of his Enemies, praying, Father forgive them, for they know not what they do.
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Because he ruleth by his Power for ever, His eyes behold the Nations, Psal. 66.7. He disposeth of his Enemies, For he hath bought them, though they deny him, 2 Pet. 2.14.
Because he Ruleth by his Power for ever, His eyes behold the nations, Psalm 66.7. He Disposeth of his Enemies, For he hath bought them, though they deny him, 2 Pet. 2.14.
yet he will subdue them to himself, that he may dwell in them, Psal. 68.18. Power to turn them from Darkness to Light, and from the power of Satan to God, Act. 26. He hath the Key of David, he openeth and none can shut;
yet he will subdue them to himself, that he may dwell in them, Psalm 68.18. Power to turn them from Darkness to Light, and from the power of Satan to God, Act. 26. He hath the Key of David, he Openeth and none can shut;
Thus Christ had opened a Church-door in Philadelphia, vers. 8. which no man can shut: There was an open door, though many adversaries, 1 Cor. 16.9. He openeth the heart-door also, so opened he Lydia 's heart, Acts, 16.14. He openeth the door of faith, as he did to those Gentiles, Acts 14.31. He openeth the door of hope in the valley of Achor, Hos. 2.15.
Thus christ had opened a Church door in Philadelphia, vers. 8. which no man can shut: There was an open door, though many Adversaries, 1 Cor. 16.9. He Openeth the heart-door also, so opened he Lydia is heart, Acts, 16.14. He Openeth the door of faith, as he did to those Gentiles, Acts 14.31. He Openeth the door of hope in the valley of Achor, Hos. 2.15.
so that a strange change was wrought in his Brother, who though he breath'd out threatnings and slaughter against Jacob, yet meeting together, Esau embraced him so lovingly, contrary to his expectation, that he accepted it as a plain token of Gods presence.
so that a strange change was wrought in his Brother, who though he breathed out threatenings and slaughter against Jacob, yet meeting together, Esau embraced him so lovingly, contrary to his expectation, that he accepted it as a plain token of God's presence.
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Hence he saith, I have seen thy Face as though I had seen the face of God, Gen. 33.10. In his Brother's reconciled countenance he saw the gracious face of God smiling upon him:
Hence he Says, I have seen thy Face as though I had seen the face of God, Gen. 33.10. In his Brother's reconciled countenance he saw the gracious face of God smiling upon him:
and subduing his Brother's rage and malice against him. David 's Prayer prevailed with God to defeat Achitophel 's evil Cousel, 2 Sam. 15.31. and 17.23. Stephen 's Prayer prevailed for the Conversion of many of his Persecutors:
and subduing his Brother's rage and malice against him. David is Prayer prevailed with God to defeat Ahithophel is evil Counsel, 2 Sam. 15.31. and 17.23. Stephen is Prayer prevailed for the Conversion of many of his Persecutors:
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When Esther and her people were solemnly engaged in this work, what a strange Turn was made thereby? A great Turn there was upon the King's heart, he recalls all his Orders granted out for the destroying of the Jews,
When Esther and her people were solemnly engaged in this work, what a strange Turn was made thereby? A great Turn there was upon the King's heart, he recalls all his Order granted out for the destroying of the jews,
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For men to impose Laws upon the Conscience, to be observed, ex intuitu voluntatis, upon the bare sight of their Will, is to set themselves down in the Throne of God,
For men to impose Laws upon the Conscience, to be observed, ex intuitu voluntatis, upon the bore sighed of their Will, is to Set themselves down in the Throne of God,
When Christ was invested with all Power in Heaven and Earth, he said to his Disciples, Go ye and teach all Nations to observe whatsoever I have commanded, Mat. 28.19, 20. And when Christ shall have exalted the Mountain of his House above all the Hills and Mountains of worldly Power and Glory, then shall the Law go forth from Sion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem, and all Nations shall flow unto it.
When christ was invested with all Power in Heaven and Earth, he said to his Disciples, Go you and teach all nations to observe whatsoever I have commanded, Mathew 28.19, 20. And when christ shall have exalted the Mountain of his House above all the Hills and Mountains of worldly Power and Glory, then shall the Law go forth from Sion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem, and all nations shall flow unto it.
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Before him shall be gathered all Nations, and he shall separate them one from another, as a Shepherd divides his Sheep from the Goats, Mat. 24. As many Divisions as now there are, all will then come under that one Division, either Sheep or Goats,
Before him shall be gathered all nations, and he shall separate them one from Another, as a Shepherd divides his Sheep from the Goats, Mathew 24. As many Divisions as now there Are, all will then come under that one Division, either Sheep or Goats,
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Know ye not that the Saints shall judge the world, saith the Apostle, 1 Cor. 6.2. Not Authoritatively and principally, not by pronouncing Sentence, this is peculiar to Christ;
Know you not that the Saints shall judge the world, Says the Apostle, 1 Cor. 6.2. Not Authoritatively and principally, not by pronouncing Sentence, this is peculiar to christ;
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but they shall joyn with him in judging them at the Last Day, giving their consent unto, and applauding his righteous Sentence. This seems here chiefly intended;
but they shall join with him in judging them At the Last Day, giving their consent unto, and applauding his righteous Sentence. This seems Here chiefly intended;
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Other Scriptures speak the same, This honour have all his Saints, saies David, To execute the Judgment written, Psal. 149.8. What Judgment, and where written? Some refer it to Enoch 's Prophecy, mentioned by St. Jude v. 14, 15. Behold, the Lord cometh with ten Thousands of his Saints, to execute judgment upon all, &c. To adjudge the wicked of the Nations to eternal Misery.
Other Scriptures speak the same, This honour have all his Saints, Says David, To execute the Judgement written, Psalm 149.8. What Judgement, and where written? some refer it to Enoch is Prophecy, mentioned by Saint U^de v. 14, 15. Behold, the Lord comes with ten Thousands of his Saints, to execute judgement upon all, etc. To adjudge the wicked of the nations to Eternal Misery.
Quest. 3. What is that eminent Glory Christ here promiseth to him that Overcometh? Answ. I will give him the Morning-star, saies Christ. A sweet and full promise;
Quest. 3. What is that eminent Glory christ Here promises to him that Overcometh? Answer I will give him the Morning star, Says christ. A sweet and full promise;
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A Star in its Original is from Heaven, which points at his Divine Nature, who is the Lord from Heaven, 1 Cor. 15. yet a Star of Jacob, as a man of the Posterity of Jacob; so we must conceive him, both God and Man:
A Star in its Original is from Heaven, which points At his Divine Nature, who is the Lord from Heaven, 1 Cor. 15. yet a Star of Jacob, as a man of the Posterity of Jacob; so we must conceive him, both God and Man:
And thus considered, He is full of Grace, and of his fulness do all Believers receive, even Grace for Grace. The Morning-star dispels the Nights darkness:
And thus considered, He is full of Grace, and of his fullness do all Believers receive, even Grace for Grace. The Morning star dispels the Nights darkness:
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When this Day-star arises fully in our hearts, all mists of Ignorance and Errour are dispelled, wherein we were wrapped in our night of sin and imperfect condition here.
When this Daystar arises Fully in our hearts, all mists of Ignorance and Error Are dispelled, wherein we were wrapped in our night of since and imperfect condition Here.
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For as one Star differs from another in Glory, so it shall be in the Resurrection, 1 Cor. 15.41. yet all will be adorned with resplendent Lustre and Brightness, far exceeding the beauty of the Stars;
For as one Star differs from Another in Glory, so it shall be in the Resurrection, 1 Cor. 15.41. yet all will be adorned with resplendent Lustre and Brightness, Far exceeding the beauty of the Stars;
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For then shall the Righteous shine forth as the Sun in the Kingdom of their Father, Mat. 13.43. Those that have here lien among the pots smutched and sullied, shall then outshine the Sun in his strength.
For then shall the Righteous shine forth as the Sun in the Kingdom of their Father, Mathew 13.43. Those that have Here lain among the pots smutched and sullied, shall then outshine the Sun in his strength.
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and to be baptized with the Baptism I am to be Baptized with? Mat. 20.20. &c. Implying, they must come under a Baptism of Blood and Suffering, that would come to this Honour, to be so near to me as you desire:
and to be baptised with the Baptism I am to be Baptised with? Mathew 20.20. etc. Implying, they must come under a Baptism of Blood and Suffering, that would come to this Honour, to be so near to me as you desire:
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even whiles in this world, to assure of the full enjoyment in another. The Morning-star is, Anteambulo Solis, the Suns Harbinger, and Fore-runner of a perfect Day.
even while in this world, to assure of the full enjoyment in Another. The Morning star is, Anteambulo Solis, the Suns Harbinger, and Forerunner of a perfect Day.
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Christ will give such as overcome Prelibations and Pledges of future Happiness, assuring them, That their path shall be as the Light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day, Prov. 4.18. This Morning they will not exchange for the brightest Noon-day of worldly Glory, which ends in a Midnight of Trouble and Misery;
christ will give such as overcome Prelibations and Pledges of future Happiness, assuring them, That their path shall be as the Light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day, Curae 4.18. This Morning they will not exchange for the Brightest Noonday of worldly Glory, which ends in a Midnight of Trouble and Misery;
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Christ is said to be The first-fruits of them that sleep, 1 Cor. 15.20. Because his Resurrection was a forerunner of the Resurrection of all his Members;
christ is said to be The Firstfruits of them that sleep, 1 Cor. 15.20. Because his Resurrection was a forerunner of the Resurrection of all his Members;
When Zophar would encourage Job to listen to his counsel, his agument is, Thine age shall be clearer than the Noon day, thou shalt shine forth as the morning, Job 11.17. Thou shalt overcome the darkness at present upon thee, thy innocency be revived, and comforts renewed.
When Zophar would encourage Job to listen to his counsel, his argument is, Thine age shall be clearer than the Noon day, thou shalt shine forth as the morning, Job 11.17. Thou shalt overcome the darkness At present upon thee, thy innocency be revived, and comforts renewed.
Thus will Christ cause the light of his peoples Innocency and Uprightness to rise in obscurity, and their darkness to be as the Noon day, Isaiah, 58.10.
Thus will christ cause the Light of his peoples Innocency and Uprightness to rise in obscurity, and their darkness to be as the Noon day, Isaiah, 58.10.
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Hamans glory and honour how quickly was it obscured and eclipsed with clouds of disgrace and ignominy? so the false accusations which darkened Josephs reputation vanished as clouds before the Sun when he goeth forth in his night;
Hamans glory and honour how quickly was it obscured and eclipsed with Clouds of disgrace and ignominy? so the false accusations which darkened Josephs reputation vanished as Clouds before the Sun when he Goes forth in his night;
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yet going on in a slate and course of sin, are but wandering Stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever, Jude 13. The Angels are stiled Morning-stars;
yet going on in a slate and course of since, Are but wandering Stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever, U^de 13. The Angels Are styled Morning stars;
but was put down by the Goths; of whom the Prophet Isaiah thus speaks, How art thou fallen from Heaven, O Lucifer, son of the Morning? How art thou cut down to the ground who didst weaken the Nations? Isaiah. 14.12. Sic transit gloria mundi;
but was put down by the Gothis; of whom the Prophet Isaiah thus speaks, How art thou fallen from Heaven, Oh Lucifer, son of the Morning? How art thou Cut down to the ground who didst weaken the nations? Isaiah. 14.12. Sic transit gloria mundi;
And when Christ who is your life shall appear, you also shall appear with him in Glory, Col. 3.4. Faithful is he that hath promised, who also will do it.
And when christ who is your life shall appear, you also shall appear with him in Glory, Col. 3.4. Faithful is he that hath promised, who also will do it.
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Ʋse 3. Let all be perswaded to wax more valiant in fight, and strive to be Overcomers, that we may inherit the Power and Glory here set before us in this Text:
Ʋse 3. Let all be persuaded to wax more valiant in fight, and strive to be Overcomers, that we may inherit the Power and Glory Here Set before us in this Text:
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What desperate Designs will some venture upon in hopes of worldly Power and Glory? Christ knowing how tempting and taking these are with the Sons of Men, sets these suitable Promises before them, to animate and encourage them to quit themselves like Men in this holy War,
What desperate Designs will Some venture upon in hope's of worldly Power and Glory? christ knowing how tempting and taking these Are with the Sons of Men, sets these suitable Promises before them, to animate and encourage them to quit themselves like Men in this holy War,
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But, Quis efficaciter? who can be against us to any purpose, so as to effect their Designs against us? If God take our part, we shall see our desire upon them that hate us.
But, Quis efficaciter? who can be against us to any purpose, so as to Effect their Designs against us? If God take our part, we shall see our desire upon them that hate us.
Turn away thine eyes from me, saies Christ to his Spouse, for they have overcome me, Cant. 6.4. they have exceedingly wrought and won upon me, like that, Cant. 4.9. Thou hast ravished my heart, My Sister, my Spouse, thou hast ravished mine heart with one of thine eyes;
Turn away thine eyes from me, Says christ to his Spouse, for they have overcome me, Cant 6.4. they have exceedingly wrought and wone upon me, like that, Cant 4.9. Thou hast ravished my heart, My Sister, my Spouse, thou hast ravished mine heart with one of thine eyes;
One faith of prayer, Ligat Omnipotentem, Vincit Invincibilem: It overcomes him that is indeed Invincible; as Moses, Jacob and others have had Experience;
One faith of prayer, Lies Omnipotentem, Vincit Invincibilem: It overcomes him that is indeed Invincible; as Moses, Jacob and Others have had Experience;
or dead Palsey? or like a Body some Members whereof are dead, though not all? This was the case of this Church, she was dead whilst she lived, seemed alive to others, but dead to God;
or dead Palsy? or like a Body Some Members whereof Are dead, though not all? This was the case of this Church, she was dead while she lived, seemed alive to Others, but dead to God;
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They might be full before men who can see only the outward appearance, but otherwise before God, life-less, heartless services in his sight who looketh chiefly there;
They might be full before men who can see only the outward appearance, but otherwise before God, Lifeless, heartless services in his sighed who looks chiefly there;
and so could not with their dead works acceptably serve the living God: The taint and infection of Hypocrisy, if predominant, is pernicious to all good works;
and so could not with their dead works acceptably serve the living God: The taint and infection of Hypocrisy, if predominant, is pernicious to all good works;
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On the other hand, he subjoyns a comfortable promise to all such as should overcome those predominant distempers now upon them, which the Text holds forth to them, and to us in them:
On the other hand, he subjoins a comfortable promise to all such as should overcome those predominant distempers now upon them, which the Text holds forth to them, and to us in them:
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They shall not be found naked, being covered with the Covering which is of Gods Spirit, Isaiah 30.1. This clothing is no other than Christ himself, who is the spiritual Garment every true Believer puts on, according to that exhortation of the Apostle Paul to the Romans, Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, Rom. 13.14. A Text by reading and pondering whereof St. Austin confesses he was converted. This NONLATINALPHABET does imply NONLATINALPHABET.
They shall not be found naked, being covered with the Covering which is of God's Spirit, Isaiah 30.1. This clothing is no other than christ himself, who is the spiritual Garment every true Believer puts on, according to that exhortation of the Apostle Paul to the Roman, Put you on the Lord jesus christ, Rom. 13.14. A Text by reading and pondering whereof Saint Austin Confesses he was converted. This does imply.
So some understand that of the Prophet Isaiah, chap. 61.10. he, speaking of God, hath clothed me with the Robe of Righteousness, he hath put upon me the Garments of Salvation;
So Some understand that of the Prophet Isaiah, chap. 61.10. he, speaking of God, hath clothed me with the Robe of Righteousness, he hath put upon me the Garments of Salvation;
for no created Nature can behold God; the very Seraphims with their Wings cover their Faces before his glorious Presence, Isa. 6.2. much less can the Nature of man stand before his Majesty without a Christ.
for no created Nature can behold God; the very Seraphims with their Wings cover their Faces before his glorious Presence, Isaiah 6.2. much less can the Nature of man stand before his Majesty without a christ.
All their Actual Sins also, the ugliness and filthiness of them is by this covered, together with all the Spots and Imperfections of their Holy Duties.
All their Actual Sins also, the ugliness and filthiness of them is by this covered, together with all the Spots and Imperfections of their Holy Duties.
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It's observable, That the Mercy-seat under the Law covered the two Tables of the Decalogue, Exod. 25. This Mercy-Seat typified Christ, who is called NONLATINALPHABET, Rom. 3.25. as the Mercy-Seat is, Heb. 9.5. The Cherubims covered the Mercy-Seat, and the Mercy-Seat covered the Ark, in which were the two Tables of the Law:
It's observable, That the Mercy-seat under the Law covered the two Tables of the Decalogue, Exod 25. This Mercy-Seat typified christ, who is called, Rom. 3.25. as the Mercy-Seat is, Hebrew 9.5. The Cherubims covered the Mercy-Seat, and the Mercy-Seat covered the Ark, in which were the two Tables of the Law:
Their Impatience is clothed with his Patience, their Pride is clothed with his Humility, their Frowardness with his Meekness, their Ignorance with his Wisdom and Knowledg, their Unbelief with his Faith, and the like.
Their Impatience is clothed with his Patience, their Pride is clothed with his Humility, their Frowardness with his Meekness, their Ignorance with his Wisdom and Knowledge, their Unbelief with his Faith, and the like.
They are by this also secured from Satan's assaults, to whose fiery darts they are liable to be exposed, having no other way to evade the destroying dint and power of them,
They Are by this also secured from Satan's assaults, to whose fiery darts they Are liable to be exposed, having no other Way to evade the destroying dint and power of them,
but to be covered with the Armour of Light and Righteousness; this put on by Faith, quencheth the fiery darts of that wicked one, Ephes. 6.16. Secured they are also from the terrible stings and lashes of an accusing Conscience:
but to be covered with the Armour of Light and Righteousness; this put on by Faith, quenches the fiery darts of that wicked one, Ephesians 6.16. Secured they Are also from the terrible stings and Lashes of an accusing Conscience:
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As our bodily Garments are, Munimenta corporis, a kind of a moveable Garrison, as one stiles them, in which the Body marches and is defended from many Inconveniences;
As our bodily Garments Are, Munimenta corporis, a kind of a movable Garrison, as one stile them, in which the Body marches and is defended from many Inconveniences;
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That Christ and his Righteousness shall be effectually applied to their particular persons. The clothing of the Body is the application of Apparel to the Body;
That christ and his Righteousness shall be effectually applied to their particular Persons. The clothing of the Body is the application of Apparel to the Body;
We read of Joshua having filthy Garments upon him, Zech. 3.3. The tattered Rags of the old Adam, the nasty Filthiness and superfluity of Naughtiness that yet remained in him, (though in part regenerate) and intermingled with his best works.
We read of joshua having filthy Garments upon him, Zechariah 3.3. The tattered Rags of the old Adam, the nasty Filthiness and superfluity of Naughtiness that yet remained in him, (though in part regenerate) and intermingled with his best works.
Thus when Ahasuerus the King would put Honour upon Mordecai, he caused him to be clothed with a Garment of Royal Apparel, White and Blue, Esth. 8 15. such as Kings and great Ones used to wear:
Thus when Ahasuerus the King would put Honour upon Mordecai, he caused him to be clothed with a Garment of Royal Apparel, White and Blue, Esth. 8 15. such as Kings and great Ones used to wear:
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Haman, that the King delights to honour? Who answereth thus, Let the Royal Apparel be brought that the King useth to wear, that they may array that man withal, Esth. 6.6, 7, 8, 9. As if he had said, Let the Keepers of the Wardrobe bring forth the Kings most Sumptuous Apparel, that he useth to wear when he sitteth in State,
Haman, that the King delights to honour? Who Answers thus, Let the Royal Apparel be brought that the King uses to wear, that they may array that man withal, Esth. 6.6, 7, 8, 9. As if he had said, Let the Keepers of the Wardrobe bring forth the Kings most Sumptuous Apparel, that he uses to wear when he Sitteth in State,
and his raiment was white as the light, that is, it shined with an extraordinary splendour and brightness, Mat. 17.2. We find the countenance of the Angel, Mat. 28.3. to be like lightning, and his raiment white as snow;
and his raiment was white as the Light, that is, it shined with an extraordinary splendour and brightness, Mathew 17.2. We find the countenance of the Angel, Mathew 28.3. to be like lightning, and his raiment white as snow;
The Kings Daughter is all glorious within, her clothing is of wrought gold, Psal. 45.10. Yea, they are said to be clothed with the sun, Rev. 12.1. Cloth of Gold is accounted very glorious, but if a man were clothed with the natural Sun, he would be much more bright and beautiful.
The Kings Daughter is all glorious within, her clothing is of wrought gold, Psalm 45.10. Yea, they Are said to be clothed with the sun, Rev. 12.1. Cloth of Gold is accounted very glorious, but if a man were clothed with the natural Sun, he would be much more bright and beautiful.
He is set out by the wedding-garment, Mar. 22.12. The High Priests garments of old were but types of this, which were made for beauty and glory, Exod. 28.2. All the comliness of the Saints, is by reason of this beautiful dress in which they are attired:
He is Set out by the Wedding garment, Mar. 22.12. The High Priests garments of old were but types of this, which were made for beauty and glory, Exod 28.2. All the comeliness of the Saints, is by reason of this beautiful dress in which they Are attired:
He is a Crown and Diadem upon the head; Signified by that fair Miter which was set upon Joshua 's head, Zach. 3.5. which hath its name from compassing about, because it invironed the High Priests head.
He is a Crown and Diadem upon the head; Signified by that fair Miter which was Set upon joshua is head, Zach 3.5. which hath its name from compassing about, Because it environed the High Priests head.
They used white Garments at Feasts and joyful Solemnities: Hence that of Solomon, Let thy garments be always white, Eccl. 9.8. Not absolutely, but in all proper seasons of rejoycing.
They used white Garments At Feasts and joyful Solemnities: Hence that of Solomon, Let thy garments be always white, Ecclesiastes 9.8. Not absolutely, but in all proper seasons of rejoicing.
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They rode on white Asses, Judg. 5.10. That great mercy of Absolution is set out to us under the notion of a white stone, Rev. 2.17. To signify what ground of spiritual joy they have whose sin is pardoned.
They road on white Asses, Judges 5.10. That great mercy of Absolution is Set out to us under the notion of a white stone, Rev. 2.17. To signify what ground of spiritual joy they have whose since is pardoned.
The sense then is, Overcomers shall be filled with joy unspeakable and full of glory, 1 Pet. 1.8. Glorious, because this joy is a taste of future Glory, or else because it made them glorious in the eyes of men:
The sense then is, Overcomers shall be filled with joy unspeakable and full of glory, 1 Pet. 1.8. Glorious, Because this joy is a taste of future Glory, or Else Because it made them glorious in the eyes of men:
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When Israel (or rather God for Israel ) overcame Pharaoh and his Hosts, Then sang Israel a joyful song unto the Lord, Exod. 15. Thus shall all victorious Souls have their mouths filled with laughter,
When Israel (or rather God for Israel) overcame Pharaoh and his Hosts, Then sang Israel a joyful song unto the Lord, Exod 15. Thus shall all victorious Souls have their mouths filled with laughter,
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Great is the shouting and rejoycing of Soldiers when they get a Victory, and with much better joy shall they be clothed and filled, who conquer in this holy war.
Great is the shouting and rejoicing of Soldiers when they get a Victory, and with much better joy shall they be clothed and filled, who conquer in this holy war.
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and those once engraven never shall be obliterated, Phil. 4.3. Rev. 13.8. There we find the Lambs book of Life, wherein are names written from the foundation of the world;
and those once engraven never shall be obliterated, Philip 4.3. Rev. 13.8. There we find the Lambs book of Life, wherein Are names written from the Foundation of the world;
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Queen Mary said, If she were opened after her Death, they should find Calice written in her heart. Were Faith duely exercised, we might see Believers engraven upon Christ's heart;
Queen Marry said, If she were opened After her Death, they should find Calice written in her heart. Were Faith duly exercised, we might see Believers engraven upon Christ's heart;
and they may possibly be read again; but as a Cloud, as a thick Cloud, Isa. 44.22. The Sun so scatters and blots out the Clouds, that there is nothing of them to be seen;
and they may possibly be read again; but as a Cloud, as a thick Cloud, Isaiah 44.22. The Sun so scatters and blots out the Clouds, that there is nothing of them to be seen;
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Whosoever hath sinned against me, saies God, him will I blot out of my Book: especially that, Rev. 22.19. It any man shall take away from the words of the Book of this Prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the Book of Life.
Whosoever hath sinned against me, Says God, him will I blot out of my Book: especially that, Rev. 22.19. It any man shall take away from the words of the Book of this Prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the Book of Life.
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Answ. As for that place in Exodus, some carry it, as if Moses desired in the former verse to lose his part in a better Life than is here to be enjoyed,
Answer As for that place in Exodus, Some carry it, as if Moses desired in the former verse to loose his part in a better Life than is Here to be enjoyed,
Mordecai 's name was recorded in such a Book, and how he acted to preserve the King's Life, Esth. 6. And this was much Self-denial in Moses, to be willing to have his Name razed out thence for the Peoples good.
Mordecai is name was recorded in such a Book, and how he acted to preserve the King's Life, Esth. 6. And this was much Self-denial in Moses, to be willing to have his Name razed out thence for the Peoples good.
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Some say, Such was his Love to his Kindred, that if it had been consistent with the Will of God, he desired to have redeemed the casting away of the Israelites, with the loss of his own Soul for ever:
some say, Such was his Love to his Kindred, that if it had been consistent with the Will of God, he desired to have redeemed the casting away of the Israelites, with the loss of his own Soul for ever:
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By this NONLATINALPHABET, or being Accursed from Christ, he means only to be Excommunicated from the Church, which is called Christ, 1 Cor. 12.12. Which argued a high Affection to his Relations.
By this, or being Accursed from christ, he means only to be Excommunicated from the Church, which is called christ, 1 Cor. 12.12. Which argued a high Affection to his Relations.
and hence we find the Scripture speaking of some, Whose Names were not written in the Lambs Book of Life from the Foundation of the world, Rev. 13.8. God will declare them to be such, as were not Predestinated from all Eternity to be saved by the Death of Christ.
and hence we find the Scripture speaking of Some, Whose Names were not written in the Lambs Book of Life from the Foundation of the world, Rev. 13.8. God will declare them to be such, as were not Predestinated from all Eternity to be saved by the Death of christ.
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The meaning is, that Christ will publickly own them in the great Day of Judgment, and will openly profess their well-tried Faith and other victorious Graces,
The meaning is, that christ will publicly own them in the great Day of Judgement, and will openly profess their well-tried Faith and other victorious Graces,
Then he will avouch them to be his Children, saying, Father, Behold, I and the Children which thou hast given me, Isa. 8.18. Esther, though advanced to Honour with the King, own'd her Relation to Mordecai, and told him what he was unto her, Esth. 8.1.
Then he will avouch them to be his Children, saying, Father, Behold, I and the Children which thou hast given me, Isaiah 8.18. Esther, though advanced to Honour with the King, owned her Relation to Mordecai, and told him what he was unto her, Esth. 8.1.
So we find him making a report of their excellency who were his Disciples unto God his Father, saying, I have manifested thy Name to the men whom thou gavest me out of the world,
So we find him making a report of their excellency who were his Disciples unto God his Father, saying, I have manifested thy Name to the men whom thou Gavest me out of the world,
and after owned him and pointed at him, saying, Behold the Lamb of God, vers. 29. John is plain and bold, ingenuous and constant in his testimony of Christ, renonuncing the honour due to his Master,
and After owned him and pointed At him, saying, Behold the Lamb of God, vers. 29. John is plain and bold, ingenuous and constant in his testimony of christ, renonuncing the honour due to his Master,
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and confessing and declaring Christ in the dignity and excellency of his Office, shewing them how he was to execute the same for their good and benefit; which was by Suffering;
and confessing and declaring christ in the dignity and excellency of his Office, showing them how he was to execute the same for their good and benefit; which was by Suffering;
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and therefore points him out as the substance of the Passover, and daily Sacrifices who by the Merit and Vertue of his Death takes away the sin of his own, both Jews and Gentiles.
and Therefore points him out as the substance of the Passover, and daily Sacrifices who by the Merit and Virtue of his Death Takes away the since of his own, both jews and Gentiles.
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for Christ did as freely confess, and make an honourable mention of him, For, saith he, among them that are born of women, there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist, Mat. 11.11.
for christ did as freely confess, and make an honourable mention of him, For, Says he, among them that Are born of women, there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist, Mathew 11.11.
This is but the beginning of what Confession shall be more fully made of the Names of all that overcome in the great day of the Lords coming to Judgment. The Ʋses follow:
This is but the beginning of what Confessi shall be more Fully made of the Names of all that overcome in the great day of the lords coming to Judgement. The Ʋses follow:
Ʋse 1. See hence the miserable estate of all who overcome not, but are fatally and finally overcome in their warring against these enemies of our Salvation:
Ʋse 1. See hence the miserable estate of all who overcome not, but Are fatally and finally overcome in their warring against these enemies of our Salvation:
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Instead of being clothed in white raiment, in token of Purity, Dignity, Beauty and Festivity, they will at last appear in all their filthy Rags and menstruous Garments;
Instead of being clothed in white raiment, in token of Purity, Dignity, Beauty and Festivity, they will At last appear in all their filthy Rags and menstruous Garments;
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clothed with Shame, and covered with confusion of Face. His enemies, saith God of David, will I clothe with shame, Psal. 132.18. Much more those that dye in their enmity to himself.
clothed with Shame, and covered with confusion of Face. His enemies, Says God of David, will I cloth with shame, Psalm 132.18. Much more those that die in their enmity to himself.
They who now deny to fight under his Banner, or professing so to do, shall yield to the Enemy, be overcome and recover not, rise not by true Repentance, these will Christ deny before his Father,
They who now deny to fight under his Banner, or professing so to do, shall yield to the Enemy, be overcome and recover not, rise not by true Repentance, these will christ deny before his Father,
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Whose heart can sink into discouragement? whose Faith can fail, that reads and duely considers the sweet Cordials in this Text? You shall be clothed with white Raiment, by Christ's own hand it shall be put upon you:
Whose heart can sink into discouragement? whose Faith can fail, that reads and duly considers the sweet Cordials in this Text? You shall be clothed with white Raiment, by Christ's own hand it shall be put upon you:
but as the King's Daughter, All glorious within, Psal. 45. Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like a Lily of the field, Mat. 6.29. The most splendid and gorgeous Robes of the greatest Monarch, are not to be compared unto this clothing.
but as the King's Daughter, All glorious within, Psalm 45. Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like a Lily of the field, Mathew 6.29. The most splendid and gorgeous Robes of the greatest Monarch, Are not to be compared unto this clothing.
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He that yields to his Lusts and other Enemies, rejects this raiment; and does like him we read of, Luk. 8.27. that wore no clothes, and would suffer none to be put upon him.
He that yields to his Lustiest and other Enemies, rejects this raiment; and does like him we read of, Luk. 8.27. that wore no clothes, and would suffer none to be put upon him.
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Is it not great encouragement then that is here promised, that none shall be so well arraid as the Overcomer? When that man was cured of his Madness, he sate at Jesus feet clothed and in his right mind, vers. 35. None come rightly to themselves but will fight couragiously,
Is it not great encouragement then that is Here promised, that none shall be so well arrayed as the Overcomer? When that man was cured of his Madness, he sat At jesus feet clothed and in his right mind, vers. 35. None come rightly to themselves but will fight courageously,
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When some came to Christ, rejoycing that they wrought Miracles, and particularly cast out Devils in his Name, he corrects them as mistaking the true ground of Joy,
When Some Come to christ, rejoicing that they wrought Miracles, and particularly cast out Devils in his Name, he corrects them as mistaking the true ground of Joy,
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but rather rejoyce in this, that your Names are written in Heaven, Luk. 10.20. out of the reach of all your Enemies, they can never cast a blot upon them.
but rather rejoice in this, that your Names Are written in Heaven, Luk. 10.20. out of the reach of all your Enemies, they can never cast a blot upon them.
Here they blot them with Reproaches, and vile Aspersions, as Joseph 's Mistress did him: Here they blot out, excommonucate and cast out their Names as vile and odious;
Here they blot them with Reproaches, and vile Aspersions, as Joseph is Mistress did him: Here they blot out, excommonucate and cast out their Names as vile and odious;
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Say not, the Devil is so malicious, the World so ensnaring, the Heart so deceitful, our Attempts against them so fruitless, we shall one day perish by our Enemies hand.
Say not, the devil is so malicious, the World so ensnaring, the Heart so deceitful, our Attempts against them so fruitless, we shall one day perish by our Enemies hand.
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and not rather the whisperings of the Old Serpent? The fruit of slavish Fear and Unbelief? Is not the voice of God quite contrary? Doth not he say, I will pour clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean;
and not rather the whisperings of the Old Serpent? The fruit of slavish fear and Unbelief? Is not the voice of God quite contrary? Does not he say, I will pour clean water upon you, and you shall be clean;
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from all your Iniquities and from all your Idols I will cleanse you? The God of Peace shall tread down Sathan under your feet shortly, Rom. 16.20. That whatsoever is born of God, overcometh the world, 1 Joh. 5.4.
from all your Iniquities and from all your Idols I will cleanse you? The God of Peace shall tread down Sathan under your feet shortly, Rom. 16.20. That whatsoever is born of God, Overcometh the world, 1 John 5.4.
Has he said it, and shall it not come to pass? Is not he faithful that hath promised? Why then should we be faint-hearted? Why should we suffer our Fears to disanimate and dispirit us? Let us not be like those unbelieving timerous Spies, who said, Canaan was a good Land, but there were Anakims, Giants; and by bringing an evil report, disheartned the people,
Has he said it, and shall it not come to pass? Is not he faithful that hath promised? Why then should we be fainthearted? Why should we suffer our Fears to disanimate and dispirit us? Let us not be like those unbelieving timorous Spies, who said, Canaan was a good Land, but there were Anakims, Giants; and by bringing an evil report, disheartened the people,
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and were shut out by God, Josh. 6. But let us all beg a Caleb - like Spirit, whereby we may follow God fully, as he did, Numb. 14.24. and our Enemies shall not stand before us.
and were shut out by God, Josh. 6. But let us all beg a Caleb - like Spirit, whereby we may follow God Fully, as he did, Numb. 14.24. and our Enemies shall not stand before us.
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When Saul was afraid, he had not a heart to strike a stroke, but went to the Witch, &c. 1 Sam, 28.4, 5. Were we valiant to the Battle, God would say as he did of old to Joshua and Israel, Your enemies shall not be able to stand before you:
When Saul was afraid, he had not a heart to strike a stroke, but went to the Witch, etc. 1 Sam, 28.4, 5. Were we valiant to the Battle, God would say as he did of old to joshua and Israel, Your enemies shall not be able to stand before you:
and what if he should say, It shall be as we speak, we shall never get Victory? Oh! Let us not provoke him to leave us to the power of our Adversaries.
and what if he should say, It shall be as we speak, we shall never get Victory? Oh! Let us not provoke him to leave us to the power of our Adversaries.
Only believe, and we shall see the Glory of God, as Christ said to Martha, Joh. 11.40. Lift up your hands that hang down, and your feeble knees, and know that the Battle is not to the strong.
Only believe, and we shall see the Glory of God, as christ said to Martha, John 11.40. Lift up your hands that hang down, and your feeble knees, and know that the Battle is not to the strong.
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and called to engage in the heat of the Battle, to say, Here is a piece of Service fit for Believers to go through? These are Dangers and Difficulties for true Christians, who go out against the Enemy,
and called to engage in the heat of the Battle, to say, Here is a piece of Service fit for Believers to go through? These Are Dangers and Difficulties for true Christians, who go out against the Enemy,
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Methinks Believers should do as of old Eleazar did, who fought till his hand clave unto his Sword, and the Lord wrought a great Victory that day, 2 Sam 23.9, 10. Let not Faith be asleep in a dead Habit;
Methinks Believers should do as of old Eleazar did, who fought till his hand clave unto his Sword, and the Lord wrought a great Victory that day, 2 Sam 23.9, 10. Let not Faith be asleep in a dead Habit;
such supplies of strength and life, as will revive their weak and weary spirits, as will recruit and renew their souls unto the holy War, in which they are engaged.
such supplies of strength and life, as will revive their weak and weary spirits, as will recruit and renew their Souls unto the holy War, in which they Are engaged.
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and having lain a little while, recovered and was fresh for the combate, and so Overcame his Enemy, A humble reliance upon, a believing improvement of the Promises, is a singular way of renewing strength, a never-failing means of Victory over our Spiritual Adversaries.
and having lain a little while, recovered and was fresh for the combat, and so Overcame his Enemy, A humble reliance upon, a believing improvement of the Promises, is a singular Way of renewing strength, a never-failing means of Victory over our Spiritual Adversaries.
As God gives us in his word Line upon Line, Precept upon Precept, so here he sets down Promise upon Promise for our encouragement, to go on fighting till he bring forth Judgment unto Victory. Five of those we have already spoken somthing to:
As God gives us in his word Line upon Line, Precept upon Precept, so Here he sets down Promise upon Promise for our encouragement, to go on fighting till he bring forth Judgement unto Victory. Five of those we have already spoken something to:
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Behold, I will make them that are of the Synagogue of Satan to come and worship before thee, &c. I will make them reverence thee as one belov'd of me, I will both subdue thy disguised Adversaries,
Behold, I will make them that Are of the Synagogue of Satan to come and worship before thee, etc. I will make them Reverence thee as one Beloved of me, I will both subdue thy disguised Adversaries,
for on every of these accounts, it is an excellent motive, and should prevail with Christians to hold fast the good they have. 2. Lest they lose their Crown;
for on every of these accounts, it is an excellent motive, and should prevail with Christians to hold fast the good they have. 2. Lest they loose their Crown;
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the Argument is powerful. 3. Christ useth further sweet Promises of high and glorious things to all that perseveringly overcome, in the Words of this Text:
the Argument is powerful. 3. christ uses further sweet Promises of high and glorious things to all that perseveringly overcome, in the Words of this Text:
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the one was called Jachin, which signifies he shall establish; the other Boaz, that is in it is strength, 1 King. 7.21. Both amount to this, Firmness and Stability.
the one was called Jachin, which signifies he shall establish; the other Boaz, that is in it is strength, 1 King. 7.21. Both amount to this, Firmness and Stability.
We read of Jacob setting up a Pillar of Stone, Gen. 35. and of the Promise of God to Jeremiah, (being to go on his Errand to a furious and opposing People,
We read of Jacob setting up a Pillar of Stone, Gen. 35. and of the Promise of God to Jeremiah, (being to go on his Errand to a furious and opposing People,
Hence is the Church stiled, The pillar and ground of Truth, 1 Tim. 3.15. Not as if the Church were the Foundation of the Truth, as the Papists say; (for indeed the Truth is the Foundation of the Church:
Hence is the Church styled, The pillar and ground of Truth, 1 Tim. 3.15. Not as if the Church were the Foundation of the Truth, as the Papists say; (for indeed the Truth is the Foundation of the Church:
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but upon their Doctrines) Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner Stone, Ephes. 2.20.) But as the Pillar Bears up the King's Proclamation, that it may be visible and legible,
but upon their Doctrines) jesus christ himself being the chief corner Stone, Ephesians 2.20.) But as the Pillar Bears up the King's Proclamation, that it may be visible and legible,
or else in an ordinary way Truth would be born down by Errour, and Purity of Administration in Divine Worship would be cast down by Idolatrous and Superstitious Innovations.
or Else in an ordinary Way Truth would be born down by Error, and Purity of Administration in Divine Worship would be cast down by Idolatrous and Superstitious Innovations.
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And when Righteousness is falling, and Equity can scarce enter in a Nation, but all through Injustice and Oppression ready to run to ruine and confusion, To bear up the Pillars of the Earth,
And when Righteousness is falling, and Equity can scarce enter in a nation, but all through Injustice and Oppression ready to run to ruin and confusion, To bear up the Pillars of the Earth,
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We read that Absolom in his life time reared up for himself a Pillar, having no Son, to keep his Name in remembrance, 2 Sam. 18.18. God rears up to himself Spiritual Pillars to keep up the Memorial of his Name in the world, which else would soon be forgotten among men.
We read that Absalom in his life time reared up for himself a Pillar, having no Son, to keep his Name in remembrance, 2 Sam. 18.18. God rears up to himself Spiritual Pillars to keep up the Memorial of his Name in the world, which Else would soon be forgotten among men.
But to be so indeed, to be fixt and grounded in the Faith and Order of the Gospel, to be rooted and confirmed in the Temple of God, is a Mercy promised only To him that Overcometh; to shew in what esteem such are with Christ.
But to be so indeed, to be fixed and grounded in the Faith and Order of the Gospel, to be rooted and confirmed in the Temple of God, is a Mercy promised only To him that Overcometh; to show in what esteem such Are with christ.
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Others to note those of eminency in the Church, who labour to uphold and support the truth of Christ therein, to be the Silver Pillars, to be the Beauty of the Church;
Others to note those of eminency in the Church, who labour to uphold and support the truth of christ therein, to be the Silver Pillars, to be the Beauty of the Church;
And though some take the House he hath built, to be the World, and it is a truth, that Christ built this great House and Fabrick of the Universe, Heb. 3.4.
And though Some take the House he hath built, to be the World, and it is a truth, that christ built this great House and Fabric of the Universe, Hebrew 3.4.
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And some, (which is to the matter now before us) for a competent number of Faithful Persons, who by their stedfast adhering to Christ and his Truth, not only support,
And Some, (which is to the matter now before us) for a competent number of Faithful Persons, who by their steadfast adhering to christ and his Truth, not only support,
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But these were rotten Posts, not real Pillars, and therefore were easily broken when the burden of Temptation was laid upon them: Hypocrisie will end in Apostacy.
But these were rotten Posts, not real Pillars, and Therefore were Easily broken when the burden of Temptation was laid upon them: Hypocrisy will end in Apostasy.
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but they went out from us, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us, saies the Apostle, 1 Joh. 2.19. Here we see, Many are in the Visible Church, who are not of the Church Mystical;
but they went out from us, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us, Says the Apostle, 1 John 2.19. Here we see, Many Are in the Visible Church, who Are not of the Church Mystical;
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The Pillars in Solomon 's Temple had very significant Names engraven upon them, but these here promised are much more excellent. The Text mentions three;
The Pillars in Solomon is Temple had very significant Names engraven upon them, but these Here promised Are much more excellent. The Text mentions three;
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So Christ will set Marks and Characters of God's Image upon them that are Victorious, such as shall extort and force this acknowledgment even from their very Enemies, who will he convinced in their Consciences,
So christ will Set Marks and Characters of God's Image upon them that Are Victorious, such as shall extort and force this acknowledgment even from their very Enemies, who will he convinced in their Consciences,
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When Professors are overcome by their Corruptions, Pride, Worldliness, Passion, Uncharitableness, Injustice and Unrighteousness in their dealings, Unfaithfulness in their words and promises,
When Professors Are overcome by their Corruptions, Pride, Worldliness, Passion, Uncharitableness, Injustice and Unrighteousness in their dealings, Unfaithfulness in their words and promises,
then they are called Hypocrites, Dissemblers, Formalists, a people that make Religion but a cover for Vice, a cloak for Covetousness and for Maliciousness;
then they Are called Hypocrites, Dissemblers, Formalists, a people that make Religion but a cover for Vice, a cloak for Covetousness and for Maliciousness;
That which God promised, to put his Name in Solomon 's Temple, 1 Kings 8. is made good to them, Christ will write his Fathers Name on their Foreheads.
That which God promised, to put his Name in Solomon is Temple, 1 Kings 8. is made good to them, christ will write his Father's Name on their Foreheads.
or Heavenly Jerusalem, called a City, God hath prepared for Believers a City, Heb. 11.16. Of this some understand that, Psal. 87.3. Glorious things are spoken of thee, O thou City of God.
or Heavenly Jerusalem, called a city, God hath prepared for Believers a city, Hebrew 11.16. Of this Some understand that, Psalm 87.3. Glorious things Are spoken of thee, Oh thou city of God.
3. There is the Mystical Jerusalem, which is the whole company of Believers here, this is the City set upon a Hill, Mat. 5.14. and it is called The City of the Living God, the Heavenly Jerusalem, Heb. 12.22. in regard of the Original of it, and by Right of Inheritance, as a Learned man speaks.
3. There is the Mystical Jerusalem, which is the Whole company of Believers Here, this is the city Set upon a Hill, Mathew 5.14. and it is called The city of the Living God, the Heavenly Jerusalem, Hebrew 12.22. in regard of the Original of it, and by Right of Inheritance, as a Learned man speaks.
but Fellow Citizens with the Saints, and of the Houshold of God, Ephes. 2.19. Even here on Earth their City is in Heaven, as is said, Phil. 3.20. Our Conversation, our NONLATINALPHABET, our City-converse and Behaviour is above. Some account it much to be Free of such a City as London is, to have free Liberty to trade therein.
but Fellow Citizens with the Saints, and of the Household of God, Ephesians 2.19. Even Here on Earth their city is in Heaven, as is said, Philip 3.20. Our Conversation, our, our City-converse and Behaviour is above. some account it much to be Free of such a city as London is, to have free Liberty to trade therein.
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They are more precious than Rubies, and all we can desire are not to be compared with them, as Solomon speaks, Prov. 3.15, 16. And after all, you shall be taken up into the Celestial Jerusalem; You that have been Fellow-Soldiers here,
They Are more precious than Rubies, and all we can desire Are not to be compared with them, as Solomon speaks, Curae 3.15, 16. And After all, you shall be taken up into the Celestial Jerusalem; You that have been Fellow-Soldiers Here,
Notwithstanding this, the state here promised, that they shall trade freely Heaven-ward, and be helped to order their Lives here as Citizens of Heaven, is an inestimable Priviledg.
Notwithstanding this, the state Here promised, that they shall trade freely Heavenward, and be helped to order their Lives Here as Citizens of Heaven, is an inestimable Privilege.
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To have their Hearts in Heaven, their Discourses of Heaven, (as the Primitive Christians had the Kingdom so much in their mouths, that their Enemies were jealous they had evil Designs against the Civil Government;
To have their Hearts in Heaven, their Discourses of Heaven, (as the Primitive Christians had the Kingdom so much in their mouths, that their Enemies were jealous they had evil Designs against the Civil Government;
but it was the Heavenly Kingdom they talked of) their daily recourses to Heaven, their being Heavenly in earthly things, their desires to be in Heaven,
but it was the Heavenly Kingdom they talked of) their daily recourses to Heaven, their being Heavenly in earthly things, their Desires to be in Heaven,
This is the most sublime and noble state, the most pleasant and delightful, the most profitable to perfect Divine Discoveries, to strengthen their Graces, to encrease their Comforts;
This is the most sublime and noble state, the most pleasant and delightful, the most profitable to perfect Divine Discoveries, to strengthen their Graces, to increase their Comforts;
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So Overcomers shall be made Kings and Priests unto God, and shall reign on the Earth, Phil. 2.9. Rev. 1.6. Others take it to be meant of Adoption and Regeneration:
So Overcomers shall be made Kings and Priests unto God, and shall Reign on the Earth, Philip 2.9. Rev. 1.6. Others take it to be meant of Adoption and Regeneration:
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If a man strive for Mastery, he is not crowned, except he strive lawfully, saith St. Paul, 1 Cor. 9. 2 Tim. 2.5. and therefore much less they that strive not at all.
If a man strive for Mastery, he is not crowned, except he strive lawfully, Says Saint Paul, 1 Cor. 9. 2 Tim. 2.5. and Therefore much less they that strive not At all.
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Though Soldiers be never so strong and well furnished, yet if their Consciences tell them they fight in a bad Quarrel, it will abate their Valour, and make them timerous.
Though Soldiers be never so strong and well furnished, yet if their Consciences tell them they fight in a bad Quarrel, it will abate their Valour, and make them timorous.
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Resist the Devil, and he will flee from you, 2 Tim. 6.12. 2 Tim. 2. Ephes. 6.10, 11. Jam. 4.7. Besides, the Glory of God and the Salvation of our Souls lye at the stake;
Resist the devil, and he will flee from you, 2 Tim. 6.12. 2 Tim. 2. Ephesians 6.10, 11. Jam. 4.7. Beside, the Glory of God and the Salvation of our Souls lie At the stake;
And can there be a Cause of greater Importance? If we would not treacherously betray these by our Sloathfulness and Cowardice into the hands of our Enemies, let us enter the field,
And can there be a Cause of greater Importance? If we would not treacherously betray these by our Slothfulness and Cowardice into the hands of our Enemies, let us enter the field,
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Some write that Philadelphia was, Terrae motibus concussa, often shaken with Earthquakes; whatever of these proper natural Earthquakes as a City she was liable to, she was,
some write that Philadelphia was, Terrae motibus concussa, often shaken with Earthquakes; whatever of these proper natural Earthquakes as a city she was liable to, she was,
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And it is the judgment of many Learned and Godly Men, that an Hour of Temptation is drawing on upon the present Reformed Churches of Christ in Europe, wherein they are like to be extremely shaken.
And it is the judgement of many Learned and Godly Men, that an Hour of Temptation is drawing on upon the present Reformed Churches of christ in Europe, wherein they Are like to be extremely shaken.
and his great Agent, the Beast, spoken of, Rev. 13. is very powerful, and his Worshippers begin to boast and make Challenges, saying, Who is like unto the Beast? Who is able to make war with him? We have heard of the Prophecy of the late Reverend Bishop Ʋher, and what probability there is of its accomplishment, any one may see by the present dark Providences going over us;
and his great Agent, the Beast, spoken of, Rev. 13. is very powerful, and his Worshippers begin to boast and make Challenges, saying, Who is like unto the Beast? Who is able to make war with him? We have herd of the Prophecy of the late Reverend Bishop Ʋher, and what probability there is of its accomplishment, any one may see by the present dark Providences going over us;
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Things work in our days so strangely, as without a Spirit of Prophecy, I may say, to all the Churches of Christ, to all that seem Pillars in the Temple of God, Stand fast,
Things work in our days so strangely, as without a Spirit of Prophecy, I may say, to all the Churches of christ, to all that seem Pillars in the Temple of God, Stand fast,
Stand sure therefore, that ye be not worsted and overcome by the Adversary. 3. Consider the Honour and Profit that will accompany this Victory, if ye get it:
Stand sure Therefore, that you be not worsted and overcome by the Adversary. 3. Consider the Honour and Profit that will accompany this Victory, if you get it:
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Should not we run in fighting this good fight? who shall have the commendation of Christ, the Captain of our Salvation, and the Praise of the blessed Angels, who observe and look upon us,
Should not we run in fighting this good fight? who shall have the commendation of christ, the Captain of our Salvation, and the Praise of the blessed Angels, who observe and look upon us,
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Christ hath cooled their Courage, and abated their Strength: And he that calls us to the Fight, will help us to Overcome; Deficientes sublevat, & vincentes coronat;
christ hath cooled their Courage, and abated their Strength: And he that calls us to the Fight, will help us to Overcome; Deficientes sublevat, & vincentes Coronat;
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He shewed David the Victory before-hand, This uncircumcised Philistine, saies he, shall be as one of them, meaning the Lion and Bear he had slain, 1 Sam. 17.36.
He showed David the Victory beforehand, This uncircumcised Philistine, Says he, shall be as one of them, meaning the lion and Bear he had slave, 1 Sam. 17.36.
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Many are valiant to fight at first, but to grow strongest at the last piece of Service, to so say as St. Paul, When I am weak, then am I strong; this is encouraging indeed.
Many Are valiant to fight At First, but to grow Strongest At the last piece of Service, to so say as Saint Paul, When I am weak, then am I strong; this is encouraging indeed.
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There is a notable Speech of Charles the Fifth, who (venturing into apparent danger in War, was disswaded from hazarding himself, •est if he were killed, the whole Army should be routed and broken) said, An Emperour was never shot through with a Bullet.
There is a notable Speech of Charles the Fifth, who (venturing into apparent danger in War, was dissuaded from hazarding himself, •est if he were killed, the Whole Army should be routed and broken) said, an Emperor was never shot through with a Bullet.
If any object, we find the Enemy too strong for us, as the Sons of Zeruiah were too strong for David; so may some say, The evil Heart within, Satan and the World without are too hard for me, I shall never overcome, I shall one day perish by the hand of Saul, by the Policy and Power of my Adversaries.
If any Object, we find the Enemy too strong for us, as the Sons of Zeruiah were too strong for David; so may Some say, The evil Heart within, Satan and the World without Are too hard for me, I shall never overcome, I shall one day perish by the hand of Saul, by the Policy and Power of my Adversaries.
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I can do all things, and suffer all things too, saith the Apostle, through Christ that strengthneth me, Phil. 4.13. A Christian in Christ walks up and down the world like a Conquerour;
I can do all things, and suffer all things too, Says the Apostle, through christ that strengtheneth me, Philip 4.13. A Christian in christ walks up and down the world like a Conqueror;
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'Tis said that when Constantine was going to fight against his Enemies, the Sign of the Cross appeared to him, with these words written upon it, By this shalt thou Overcome.
It's said that when Constantine was going to fight against his Enemies, the Signen of the Cross appeared to him, with these words written upon it, By this shalt thou Overcome.
The Apostle saith, That Young men having the Word of God abiding in them, overcome the wicked One, 1 Joh. 2.14. Young Saints by this applied and improved, overcome old Adam; yea, that old Serpent the Devil. 4. By the Love of Christ.
The Apostle Says, That Young men having the Word of God abiding in them, overcome the wicked One, 1 John 2.14. Young Saints by this applied and improved, overcome old Adam; yea, that old Serpent the devil. 4. By the Love of christ.
Believers are said to be more than Conquerours, through him that loved them, Rom. 8.37. Many waters cannot quench the flame of this Love, nor the floods drown the sense of it:
Believers Are said to be more than Conquerors, through him that loved them, Rom. 8.37. Many waters cannot quench the flame of this Love, nor the floods drown the sense of it:
When Satan conquered the first Adam, he overcame all Mankind, all being in him their Head and Representative So all in Christ, the second Adam, do and shall Overcome by his victory.
When Satan conquered the First Adam, he overcame all Mankind, all being in him their Head and Representative So all in christ, the second Adam, do and shall Overcome by his victory.
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It is directed to the Angel of the Church of Laodicea, vers. 14. This Angel some think was Archippus, who had declined from his first life and activity in the work of the Ministry;
It is directed to the Angel of the Church of Laodicea, vers. 14. This Angel Some think was Archippus, who had declined from his First life and activity in the work of the Ministry;
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Hence the Apostle Paul bad some say to Archippus, Take heed to thy self, and to thy ministry that thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it, Col. 4.17. Laodicea was a City nigh to the Collosians, and the Church planted there seems more corrupt than any of the other:
Hence the Apostle Paul bade Some say to Archippus, Take heed to thy self, and to thy Ministry that thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it, Col. 4.17. Laodicea was a city High to the Colossians, and the Church planted there seems more corrupt than any of the other:
and encreased with goods, and have need of nothing, &c. as if he had said, Thou dost boast as if thou wert rich in all manner of spiritual Grace, that nothing need be added to that perfection thou hast attained,
and increased with goods, and have need of nothing, etc. as if he had said, Thou dost boast as if thou Wertenberg rich in all manner of spiritual Grace, that nothing need be added to that perfection thou hast attained,
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and nothing commended in Laodicea, not because there was nothing good among them, but to shew how much the Lord disliketh a luke-warm temper, and a proud vain-glorious disposition. These were her sins;
and nothing commended in Laodicea, not Because there was nothing good among them, but to show how much the Lord disliketh a lukewarm temper, and a proud vainglorious disposition. These were her Sins;
I observe what temper thou art of, and how doubly thou dealest by me. 2. By an argument drawn from the loathsomness of this sin, verse 16. Because thou art neither cold nor hot, I will spew thee out of my mouth:
I observe what temper thou art of, and how doubly thou dealest by me. 2. By an argument drawn from the loathsomeness of this since, verse 16. Because thou art neither cold nor hight, I will spew thee out of my Mouth:
Though they might think it were nothing to deal thus deceitfully with God, they might account it a piece of wisdom to be thus moderate, as some call it;
Though they might think it were nothing to deal thus deceitfully with God, they might account it a piece of Wisdom to be thus moderate, as Some call it;
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as we spit at that which is loathsom to our Stomach, so does the Lord by this declare how much he abhors this sin in our Religion. 3. From the present inconvenience it brought upon her;
as we spit At that which is loathsome to our Stomach, so does the Lord by this declare how much he abhors this since in our Religion. 3. From the present inconvenience it brought upon her;
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but because it is but a shew, they are indeed the more indigent and necessitous. 4. From the riches of his own Grace, verse 18. I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou maist be rich, &c. Would men come off in good earnest to Jesus Christ,
but Because it is but a show, they Are indeed the more indigent and necessitous. 4. From the riches of his own Grace, verse 18. I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou Mayest be rich, etc. Would men come off in good earnest to jesus christ,
they need not be ashamed to walk in the midst of their Enemies who wait to see their shame, he would cloath them effectually: 5. From an insinuating motion;
they need not be ashamed to walk in the midst of their Enemies who wait to see their shame, he would cloth them effectually: 5. From an insinuating motion;
therefore as they would avoid this chastisement, let them be more zealous. 6. From his own importunity, the longing desire he had to do good to their Souls;
Therefore as they would avoid this chastisement, let them be more zealous. 6. From his own importunity, the longing desire he had to do good to their Souls;
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He ouercame him, says the Scripture, that had the power of death, that is, the Devil, Heb. 2.14. This Seed of the Woman hath broke that Serpents head, Gen. 3.15. The head is the place of policy in man, of power in other creatures.
He overcame him, Says the Scripture, that had the power of death, that is, the devil, Hebrew 2.14. This Seed of the Woman hath broke that Serpents head, Gen. 3.15. The head is the place of policy in man, of power in other creatures.
Christ hath got all the power and policy of Satan, and crushed it under his feet. The Apostle saith, Colos. 2.14. He spoiled Principalities and Powers;
christ hath god all the power and policy of Satan, and crushed it under his feet. The Apostle Says, Colos 2.14. He spoiled Principalities and Powers;
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He overcame sin; coming in the likeness of sinful flesh, condemned sin in the flesh, Rom. 8.3. so that it cannot condemn any in Christ, Rom. 8.1. He overcame them by bearing them away, as the word signifies, 1 Pet. 2.24.
He overcame since; coming in the likeness of sinful Flesh, condemned since in the Flesh, Rom. 8.3. so that it cannot condemn any in christ, Rom. 8.1. He overcame them by bearing them away, as the word signifies, 1 Pet. 2.24.
An allusion to the ceremony of the Scape-goat, over whose head were confessed the sins of the Children of Israel, and the Goat let go into the Wilderness, Levit. 16.21, 22. This shadowed Christ upon whom God laid the iniquities of all his people, who so bare them as to bear them away. One sin sunk the Angels that kept not their first estate into their present misery,
an allusion to the ceremony of the Scapegoat, over whose head were confessed the Sins of the Children of Israel, and the Goat let go into the Wilderness, Levit. 16.21, 22. This shadowed christ upon whom God laid the iniquities of all his people, who so bore them as to bear them away. One since sunk the Angels that kept not their First estate into their present misery,
So in Christ there is a Rain-bow about Gods Throne; his Bench of Judicature is turned into a Throne of Grace. Christ overcame the. Law by fulfilling it;
So in christ there is a Rainbow about God's Throne; his Bench of Judicature is turned into a Throne of Grace. christ overcame thee. Law by fulfilling it;
Though he was the Lawmaker, yet he was made under the Law, Gal. 4. He was circumcised and so became a debtor to do the whole Law, which he perfectly fulfilled,
Though he was the Lawmaker, yet he was made under the Law, Gal. 4. He was circumcised and so became a debtor to do the Whole Law, which he perfectly fulfilled,
and is in that sense the end of the Law for righteousness to every one that believeth, Rom. 10.4. He endured the penalties of it also, by submitting to the curse of it, Gal. 3.13. Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law, being made a curse for us.
and is in that sense the end of the Law for righteousness to every one that Believeth, Rom. 10.4. He endured the penalties of it also, by submitting to the curse of it, Gal. 3.13. christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law, being made a curse for us.
Hence the Apostles triumphant NONLATINALPHABET, O death where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? Thanks be to God which giveth us the victory through Jesus Christ, 1 Cor. 15.55, 57. When a Bee hath fastned her sting in a mans flesh and so lost it, she ever after (they say) turns a Drone.
Hence the Apostles triumphant, Oh death where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? Thanks be to God which gives us the victory through jesus christ, 1 Cor. 15.55, 57. When a Bee hath fastened her sting in a men Flesh and so lost it, she ever After (they say) turns a Drone.
It got him into the prison of the grave, but could not keep him there, it was not possible for him to be holden by it, Acts 2.24. And though it is the last Enemy that shall be destroyed, yet Death shall he swallowed up of Victory, 1 Cor. 15.26.54.
It god him into the prison of the grave, but could not keep him there, it was not possible for him to be held by it, Acts 2.24. And though it is the last Enemy that shall be destroyed, yet Death shall he swallowed up of Victory, 1 Cor. 15.26.54.
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Thus we see, that Christ overcame the Enemies, either by reconciling them, or disarming them; either by making them friends, or leaving them impotent Enemies.
Thus we see, that christ overcame the Enemies, either by reconciling them, or disarming them; either by making them Friends, or leaving them impotent Enemies.
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He is sometimes said to sit at the right hand of the Throne of the Majesty in the Heavens, Heb. 8.1. Sometimes to sit on the right hand of God, Mark 16. All amounts to the same purpose. Four things are implied in it: 1. It notes Dignity: Superiors sit, when Inferiors stand;
He is sometime said to fit At the right hand of the Throne of the Majesty in the Heavens, Hebrew 8.1. Sometime to fit on the right hand of God, Mark 16. All amounts to the same purpose. Four things Are implied in it: 1. It notes Dignity: Superiors fit, when Inferiors stand;
The ancient of days, is said, to sit, Dan. 7.9. And God is described sitting upon a Throne, Rev. 7.15. Thus Christ sate down in his Fathers Throne, that is, he was advanced to great honour:
The ancient of days, is said, to fit, Dan. 7.9. And God is described sitting upon a Throne, Rev. 7.15. Thus christ sat down in his Father's Throne, that is, he was advanced to great honour:
To which of all the Angels did God ever say, sit thou on my right hand? Heb. 1.13. The very interrogation implies a negation, he never spake thus to any of them.
To which of all the Angels did God ever say, fit thou on my right hand? Hebrew 1.13. The very interrogation Implies a negation, he never spoke thus to any of them.
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for the Lord said unto my Lord, sit thou on my right hand, till thine Enemies be made thy foot-stool, Ps. 110.1. To such a height of honour is he advanced, that God hath charged all the Angels to worship him, Heb. 1.6. At first made lower than the Angels, now above them. 2. It imports Authority:
for the Lord said unto my Lord, fit thou on my right hand, till thine Enemies be made thy footstool, Ps. 110.1. To such a height of honour is he advanced, that God hath charged all the Angels to worship him, Hebrew 1.6. At First made lower than the Angels, now above them. 2. It imports authority:
And every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father, Phil. 2.8, 9, 10. The Devils and wicked men shall at last be forced to acknowledg the Authority of Christ,
And every tongue shall confess that jesus christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father, Philip 2.8, 9, 10. The Devils and wicked men shall At last be forced to acknowledge the authority of christ,
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yet some understand by it, that Jesus Christ is exalted to the same Authority and Glory with the Father in Heaven, being now set down with him in his Throne, at his right hand.
yet Some understand by it, that jesus christ is exalted to the same authority and Glory with the Father in Heaven, being now Set down with him in his Throne, At his right hand.
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3. It implies a settled continuance of Christ in this Honour and Authority; 'Tis said that Josephs Bow abode, or as some read, sate in strength, Gen. 49.24.
3. It Implies a settled Continuance of christ in this Honour and authority; It's said that Josephs Bow Abided, or as Some read, sat in strength, Gen. 49.24.
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Yet the second Adam abides and continues in the Fathers Throne for ever. 4. It signifies Christ's resting from all his Travels, Labours, Services, and Sufferings:
Yet the second Adam abides and continues in the Father's Throne for ever. 4. It signifies Christ's resting from all his Travels, Labours, Services, and Sufferings:
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As after much Labour a man sits down and resteth himself, even so Christ having finished the work his Father gave him to do, a cessation from all troublesome Labours followed,
As After much Labour a man sits down and rests himself, even so christ having finished the work his Father gave him to do, a cessation from all troublesome Labours followed,
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But this is Christ sitting on the Throne of our Consciences, rather than our sitting with Christ in his Throne, say others, who therefore will have it meant of his Throne in Heaven:
But this is christ sitting on the Throne of our Consciences, rather than our sitting with christ in his Throne, say Others, who Therefore will have it meant of his Throne in Heaven:
But there Christ hath no Kingdom distinct from the Father, for having once ended that great transaction of the last judgment, he shall deliver up the Kingdom to his Father,
But there christ hath no Kingdom distinct from the Father, for having once ended that great transaction of the last judgement, he shall deliver up the Kingdom to his Father,
not personally NONLATINALPHABET, but essentially, NONLATINALPHABET, the Divine being, the Father, Son, and Spirit, shall be all in all, that is, communicate himself to the glorified Church, without the intervention of Ordinances and Creatures,
not personally, but essentially,, the Divine being, the Father, Son, and Spirit, shall be all in all, that is, communicate himself to the glorified Church, without the intervention of Ordinances and Creatures,
For when the difference between God and the Creature is compleatly made up, what formal need will there be of a Mediator? For we cannot make a Mediator of one,
For when the difference between God and the Creature is completely made up, what formal need will there be of a Mediator? For we cannot make a Mediator of one,
for he hath victory over all the Kingdoms of the world, all the four Monarchies being fully conquered by him, Dan. 7. and the Gospel of his Kingdom is vertually everlasting, Rev. 14.6.
for he hath victory over all the Kingdoms of the world, all the four Monarchies being Fully conquered by him, Dan. 7. and the Gospel of his Kingdom is virtually everlasting, Rev. 14.6.
and Riches, and Wisdom, and Strength, and Honour, and Glory, and Blessing, &c. Rev 5.11, 12. Others understand this Text, of a Temporal and Visible Throne and Kingdom to be erected in this World before the last Judgment.
and Riches, and Wisdom, and Strength, and Honour, and Glory, and Blessing, etc. Rev 5.11, 12. Others understand this Text, of a Temporal and Visible Throne and Kingdom to be erected in this World before the last Judgement.
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And then will the Kingdom of Christ be enlarged, The Kingdoms of this world shall become the Kingdoms of our Lord and of his Christ, Rev. 11.15. The Kingdom of Christ shall be more observable and visible than ever.
And then will the Kingdom of christ be enlarged, The Kingdoms of this world shall become the Kingdoms of our Lord and of his christ, Rev. 11.15. The Kingdom of christ shall be more observable and visible than ever.
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If any say, How shall we come to an assured Interest in them? The Answer is, All depends upon our being victorious, they are all entailed upon Overcomers.
If any say, How shall we come to an assured Interest in them? The Answer is, All depends upon our being victorious, they Are all entailed upon Overcomers.
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O let us take heed lest our New-birth prove a false Conception, lest Ephraim - like we be unwise Sons, that stay long in the place of breaking forth of Children, Hof. 13.13. Many throws and pangs some have, Convictions tending to Conversion;
O let us take heed lest our New birth prove a false Conception, lest Ephraim - like we be unwise Sons, that stay long in the place of breaking forth of Children, Hof. 13.13. Many throws and pangs Some have, Convictions tending to Conversion;
For their heart was not right with him, neither were they stedfast in his Covenant, Psal. 78.34, 36, 37. 2. Some mistake in the point of good disposition;
For their heart was not right with him, neither were they steadfast in his Covenant, Psalm 78.34, 36, 37. 2. some mistake in the point of good disposition;
therefore Christ tells him where his danger lay. 3. Some plant the bottom of their Christianity upon Forms, in things that are but the husk, the Varnish and Plaistering of Religion:
Therefore christ tells him where his danger lay. 3. some plant the bottom of their Christianity upon Forms, in things that Are but the husk, the Varnish and Plastering of Religion:
They think it enough to go to an Ordinance, to keep their Church, to be Baptized, to come to the Lord's Table, to be able to give an account of the Lord's Prayer, Creed, and Ten Commandments;
They think it enough to go to an Ordinance, to keep their Church, to be Baptised, to come to the Lord's Table, to be able to give an account of the Lord's Prayer, Creed, and Ten commandments;
For in Christ Jesus neither Circumcision avails any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature, Galat. 6.15. Think not to say within your selves, We have Abraham to our Father: Do not think, that because you are educated in the Protestant Religion, under the means of Grace, that therefore you are born of God.
For in christ jesus neither Circumcision avails any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature, Galatians 6.15. Think not to say within your selves, We have Abraham to our Father: Do not think, that Because you Are educated in the Protestant Religion, under the means of Grace, that Therefore you Are born of God.
If any shall ask, How shall I discern my new Birth? I answer, 1. If your greatest work be to get the old Adam dissolved in your hearts, to get a proud heart to stoop,
If any shall ask, How shall I discern my new Birth? I answer, 1. If your greatest work be to get the old Adam dissolved in your hearts, to get a proud heart to stoop,
They that cry up men and means, and forget to magnifie the Free Grace of God, shew it is not right. 3. It makes us of a compassionate Temper to them that are out of the way of God:
They that cry up men and means, and forget to magnify the Free Grace of God, show it is not right. 3. It makes us of a compassionate Temper to them that Are out of the Way of God:
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Be gentle and meek unto all men, for we our selves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers Lusts and Pleasures, Tit. 3.2, 3. 4. We shall find an indelible Memory is imprinted upon this work:
Be gentle and meek unto all men, for we our selves also were sometime foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving diverse Lustiest and Pleasures, Tit. 3.2, 3. 4. We shall find an indelible Memory is imprinted upon this work:
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they do not turn to God once, but more and more, they have a great deal to do still. 4. There is always going with it a Spirit of Prayer, it begins and ends with Abba, Father.
they do not turn to God once, but more and more, they have a great deal to do still. 4. There is always going with it a Spirit of Prayer, it begins and ends with Abba, Father.
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Because ye are Sons, he hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father, Galat. 4.6. None of God's Children are still-born, Behold he prays, saies Christ of Paul, Act. 9.11. Let us by such things as those try our Regeneration;
Because you Are Sons, he hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father, Galatians 4.6. None of God's Children Are stillborn, Behold he prays, Says christ of Paul, Act. 9.11. Let us by such things as those try our Regeneration;
The Scripture tells us, The Stars in their Courses fought against Sisera, Judg. 5.20. Do the several Faculties of our Souls in their place and order wage war against Sin? In unsound hearts one Faculty fights against a Lust, another contends for it;
The Scripture tells us, The Stars in their Courses fought against Sisera, Judges 5.20. Do the several Faculties of our Souls in their place and order wage war against since? In unsound hearts one Faculty fights against a Lust, Another contends for it;
as a thing out of its proper place, and make thee cry out as Paul, O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me, thou art an Overcomer in God's account.
as a thing out of its proper place, and make thee cry out as Paul, Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me, thou art an Overcomer in God's account.
Our Enemies are like to that famous General Marcellus, of whom it is said, he was never quiet, Nec Victor, nec victus; neither a Conqueror, nor Conquered:
Our Enemies Are like to that famous General Marcellus, of whom it is said, he was never quiet, Nec Victor, nec victus; neither a Conqueror, nor Conquered:
and Satan that wicked one, As ashes under the soles of your feet, Mal. 4.3. Let us all labour to be Overcoming, that we may get Christ's Grant, to sit with him in his Throne;
and Satan that wicked one, As Ashes under the soles of your feet, Malachi 4.3. Let us all labour to be Overcoming, that we may get Christ's Grant, to fit with him in his Throne;
if we fail of the truth of this Grace, our enemies will utterly ruine us Instead of sitting with Christ in his Throne, we shall be thrown out by Christ upon the Dunghil,
if we fail of the truth of this Grace, our enemies will utterly ruin us Instead of sitting with christ in his Throne, we shall be thrown out by christ upon the Dunghill,
It was good Policy in Joab, when he saw the Enemy had beset them before and behind, he said to his Brother, If the Syrians he too strong for me, then thou shalt help me;
It was good Policy in Joab, when he saw the Enemy had beset them before and behind, he said to his Brother, If the Syrians he too strong for me, then thou shalt help me;
I have read of a Victory called Victoria Hallelujetica; it was on this occasion, The Saxons here in England being to engage the Britains, the Leader of the Britains having his Army in Dales and Valleys, ordered them to cry Hallelujah; which they did,
I have read of a Victory called Victoria Hallelujah; it was on this occasion, The Saxons Here in England being to engage the Britains, the Leader of the Britains having his Army in Dales and Valleys, ordered them to cry Hallelujah; which they did,
Say with the Psalmist, I will go in the strength of the Lord, I will make mention of thy Righteousness only, Psal. 71.16. David with a Sling and a Stone, acting Faith in the Name of God, prevailed against the Enemy;
Say with the Psalmist, I will go in the strength of the Lord, I will make mention of thy Righteousness only, Psalm 71.16. David with a Sling and a Stone, acting Faith in the Name of God, prevailed against the Enemy;
