The way of the Spirit in bringing souls to Christ set forth in X sermons on John 16:7, 8, 9, 10 and chap 7:37 / by Mr. Thomas Allen, late pastor of a church in ... Norwich.
As for their sufferings you have that spoken to in the first 4 verses, wherein he gives them a Reason why he speaks to them concerning their Sufferings.
As for their sufferings you have that spoken to in the First 4 Verses, wherein he gives them a Reason why he speaks to them Concerning their Sufferings.
Saith he, These things have I spoken unto you, that you might not be offended. I tell you before hand of your Sufferings, that you may not be offended.
Says he, These things have I spoken unto you, that you might not be offended. I tell you before hand of your Sufferings, that you may not be offended.
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and Stumblings, and fallings back from our Profession by our Persecutions and Sufferings, to understand and know before-hand what we are like to meet withall;
and Stumblings, and fallings back from our Profession by our Persecutions and Sufferings, to understand and know beforehand what we Are like to meet withal;
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And, saith he, You are like to meet with the highest and greatest kind of Sufferings, Sufferings of the highest nature both from the Ecclesiastical and Civil State, the highest kind of Sufferings they possibly can inflict upon you,
And, Says he, You Are like to meet with the highest and greatest kind of Sufferings, Sufferings of the highest nature both from the Ecclesiastical and Civil State, the highest kind of Sufferings they possibly can inflict upon you,
And by the way, take notice of this, That Christ and his Servants are exposed to the greatest wrath, malice, indignation and hatred that this world can exercise on them.
And by the Way, take notice of this, That christ and his Servants Are exposed to the greatest wrath, malice, Indignation and hatred that this world can exercise on them.
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and tell them what sufferings they were like to meet with? To that Christ answers them, Verse 4. I said not these things to you at the beginning, because I was with you.
and tell them what sufferings they were like to meet with? To that christ answers them, Verse 4. I said not these things to you At the beginning, Because I was with you.
But as then for their sorrow about his going away, he tells them of his going away from them, that they should be deprived of his personal presence, from verse 5. and so on;
But as then for their sorrow about his going away, he tells them of his going away from them, that they should be deprived of his personal presence, from verse 5. and so on;
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And now Christ doth in a very gentle manner blame his Disciples that they did not enquire into the end and reason of his going away, I go my way to him that sent me,
And now christ does in a very gentle manner blame his Disciples that they did not inquire into the end and reason of his going away, I go my Way to him that sent me,
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he was going to Heaven to be glorified there, and exalted there, to sit at the right hand of God there, to have all power given into his own hand, to have power over all Creatures and things;
he was going to Heaven to be glorified there, and exalted there, to fit At the right hand of God there, to have all power given into his own hand, to have power over all Creatures and things;
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but you shall follow me hereafter — Lord, saith he, why cannot I follow thee now —? Why then doth Christ say here, none of you ask me whither goest thou? when Peter expresly asked the Question before. Answer.
but you shall follow me hereafter — Lord, Says he, why cannot I follow thee now —? Why then does christ say Here, none of you ask me whither goest thou? when Peter expressly asked the Question before. Answer.
but now Christs meaning is, when he saith, None of you ask me whither goest thou? that is, you do not understand the end of my going away from you, you do not know wherefore I go to my Father,
but now Christ meaning is, when he Says, None of you ask me whither goest thou? that is, you do not understand the end of my going away from you, you do not know Wherefore I go to my Father,
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and then he blames them for being so sad and sorrowful for his going away, Verse 6. Because I said these things to you, Sorrow hath filled your hearts;
and then he blames them for being so sad and sorrowful for his going away, Verse 6. Because I said these things to you, Sorrow hath filled your hearts;
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if they had known that Christ was now going to the Father to be exalted at the right hand of God, they would not have been so sorrowful: no saith Christ, John 14.28. If ye had loved me, ye would have rejoyced, because I said I go to the Father;
if they had known that christ was now going to the Father to be exalted At the right hand of God, they would not have been so sorrowful: no Says christ, John 14.28. If you had loved me, you would have rejoiced, Because I said I go to the Father;
Now observe and take notice of this, That it is displeasing unto Christ to see any of his Disciples and Servants to be immoderately sorrowfull upon any account;
Now observe and take notice of this, That it is displeasing unto christ to see any of his Disciples and Servants to be immoderately sorrowful upon any account;
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yet notwithstanding Christ would not have them immoderately sorrowful, he blames them for it, and now sayes he, because I said these things, to you, Sorrow hath filled your hearts.
yet notwithstanding christ would not have them immoderately sorrowful, he blames them for it, and now Says he, Because I said these things, to you, Sorrow hath filled your hearts.
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And further, he comes to lay down some Comforts and Antidotes against their Sorrow here in the Text, the 7th verse, wherein by way of Comfort he tells them,
And further, he comes to lay down Some Comforts and Antidotes against their Sorrow Here in the Text, the 7th verse, wherein by Way of Comfort he tells them,
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not only expedient for me that I go to the Father to be exalted in Heaven, but it is expedient for you also, saith Christ, Expedient for you; That is one Ground of Comfort to allay their Sorrow. And not only so, But
not only expedient for me that I go to the Father to be exalted in Heaven, but it is expedient for you also, Says christ, Expedient for you; That is one Ground of Comfort to allay their Sorrow. And not only so, But
was there any thing harder for them to grapple with than that? could there be any thing more expedient for them than that he should stay with tnem? but saith Christ, I tell you the Truth, it is expedient for you that I go away, You may be confident and perswaded of it, nevertheless I tell you the Truth. And.
was there any thing harder for them to grapple with than that? could there be any thing more expedient for them than that he should stay with tnem? but Says christ, I tell you the Truth, it is expedient for you that I go away, You may be confident and persuaded of it, nevertheless I tell you the Truth. And.
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3. He doth further amplify this Comfort about his going away, by telling of them, What Benefit they would have by his going from them, Therefore that may sustain and support their Hearts and Spirits.
3. He does further amplify this Comfort about his going away, by telling of them, What Benefit they would have by his going from them, Therefore that may sustain and support their Hearts and Spirits.
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Why? what shall they get by it? saith Christ, you shall have something that shall be equivalent to my bodily presence, you shall have that that is more expedient for you;
Why? what shall they get by it? Says christ, you shall have something that shall be equivalent to my bodily presence, you shall have that that is more expedient for you;
you shall have the presence of the Comforter the Holy-Ghost, and this he doth express both negatively and affirmatively, If I go not away the Comforter will not come to you,
you shall have the presence of the Comforter the Holy ghost, and this he does express both negatively and affirmatively, If I go not away the Comforter will not come to you,
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and amongst other things he saith the Comforter shall be with them to give them success in their Ministry, shall make their Ministry effectual and powerful for to convince, To convince the World of Sin, of Righteousness, and of Judgment.
and among other things he Says the Comforter shall be with them to give them success in their Ministry, shall make their Ministry effectual and powerful for to convince, To convince the World of since, of Righteousness, and of Judgement.
Thus you see the Scope of these Words, they are spoken by Christ by way of Comfort to his Disciples, whose hearts were filled with Sorrow at the hearing of his going away from them.
Thus you see the Scope of these Words, they Are spoken by christ by Way of Comfort to his Disciples, whose hearts were filled with Sorrow At the hearing of his going away from them.
You may observe and take notice of it, That after Christs Ascension into Heaven, immediately their Ministry was more powerfull and more effectual in one Sermon,
You may observe and take notice of it, That After Christ Ascension into Heaven, immediately their Ministry was more powerful and more effectual in one Sermon,
But briefly then, before I come to speak to the eighth Verse (which principally I aimed at in pitching upon this Scripture) I shall take up one Note or Observation, which may be of Use and Concernment to us, from the 7th verse; and that is this, Doct. That it is a most certain Truth that it is expedient for the Disciples and Servants of Christ sometimes to be deprived of the nearest and dearest Comforts that they have in this World.
But briefly then, before I come to speak to the eighth Verse (which principally I aimed At in pitching upon this Scripture) I shall take up one Note or Observation, which may be of Use and Concernment to us, from the 7th verse; and that is this, Doct. That it is a most certain Truth that it is expedient for the Disciples and Servants of christ sometime to be deprived of the nearest and dearest Comforts that they have in this World.
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when he is about to undertake some great Journey, or some Voyage, to go away from her, she is mourning and weeping, he comes and speaks comfortably to her,
when he is about to undertake Some great Journey, or Some Voyage, to go away from her, she is mourning and weeping, he comes and speaks comfortably to her,
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and perswades her to be of good chear, as if he should say, My Deare, there is no Remedy, I must go away, I must take this Journey, there is no help for it, 'tis necessary, 'tis expedient,
and persuades her to be of good cheer, as if he should say, My Dear, there is no Remedy, I must go away, I must take this Journey, there is no help for it, it's necessary, it's expedient,
and be assured of it, that I will send to you ere long, thou shalt hear from me ere long, I will send One on purpose to comfort thee and refresh thee in my absence;
and be assured of it, that I will send to you ere long, thou shalt hear from me ere long, I will send One on purpose to Comfort thee and refresh thee in my absence;
Brethren, Was there any thing, or could there be any thing that was nearer or dearer to the hearts of the Disciples than the presence of Christ? The presence of Jesus Christ was more to them than any Comforts of this World, more to them than their Estates and Callings,
Brothers, Was there any thing, or could there be any thing that was nearer or Dearer to the hearts of the Disciples than the presence of christ? The presence of jesus christ was more to them than any Comforts of this World, more to them than their Estates and Callings,
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for you know what Christ was speaking to them about his going away, Mat. 26. and telling them that some of them would deny him, saith Peter, Though I dy with thee, I will not deny thee;
for you know what christ was speaking to them about his going away, Mathew 26. and telling them that Some of them would deny him, Says Peter, Though I die with thee, I will not deny thee;
though his Presence was so near and dear unto them, yet saith Christ, I tell you the Truth it is expedient for you that I go away, it is expedient for you that I leave you,
though his Presence was so near and dear unto them, yet Says christ, I tell you the Truth it is expedient for you that I go away, it is expedient for you that I leave you,
That it is a most certain Truth, That it is expedient for the Disciples and Servants of Christ sometimes to be deprived of those Comforts that seem to be nearest and dearest to them in this World, it is expedient for them —:
That it is a most certain Truth, That it is expedient for the Disciples and Servants of christ sometime to be deprived of those Comforts that seem to be nearest and dearest to them in this World, it is expedient for them —:
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but the profit of many that they may be saved, it is the same word, only tis there translated profit, or profitable; 'tis expedient or profitable for you that I go away;
but the profit of many that they may be saved, it is the same word, only this there translated profit, or profitable; it's expedient or profitable for you that I go away;
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1. Give you the Demonstrations of it, by some particular Instances, That it is most expedient or profitable sometimes for the Servants of Christ to be deprived of their nearest and dearest Comforts that they do enjoy.
1. Give you the Demonstrations of it, by Some particular Instances, That it is most expedient or profitable sometime for the Servants of christ to be deprived of their nearest and dearest Comforts that they do enjoy.
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2. I shall shew the Ground why, or whereupon It is so expedient or profitable for them to be deprived of their dearest and nearest Comforts they can enjoy in this World.
2. I shall show the Ground why, or whereupon It is so expedient or profitable for them to be deprived of their dearest and nearest Comforts they can enjoy in this World.
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1. To give you some Demonstrations by some particular Instances, That it is expedient for the Servants of Christ sometimes to be deprived of their nearest and dearest Comforts that they have in this World.
1. To give you Some Demonstrations by Some particular Instances, That it is expedient for the Servants of christ sometime to be deprived of their nearest and dearest Comforts that they have in this World.
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It is a great mercy to be comfortably provided for in the World, yet for all that it is most expedient sometimes for the servants of Christ to be deprived of their outward Estates in the world.
It is a great mercy to be comfortably provided for in the World, yet for all that it is most expedient sometime for the Servants of christ to be deprived of their outward Estates in the world.
because God hath provided a better and more enduring substance for them. And therefore mark the expression of the Apostle James, 1.10. Let the Brother of low degree rejoyce in that he is exalted;
Because God hath provided a better and more enduring substance for them. And Therefore mark the expression of the Apostle James, 1.10. Let the Brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted;
Brethren, these are great Comforts, to be left naked in the time of the Cold, to be without Clothing is a great Suffering, to be left without a House and Habitation, to be driven by Enemies from our Houses and Habitations, to be forced to flee up and down into the naked fields, 'tis a great Affliction:
Brothers, these Are great Comforts, to be left naked in the time of the Cold, to be without Clothing is a great Suffering, to be left without a House and Habitation, to be driven by Enemies from our Houses and Habitations, to be forced to flee up and down into the naked fields, it's a great Affliction:
Yet now sometimes, it is expedient for the servants of Christ to be deprived of their Clothing, to be put to their shifts to get any raggs to cover their nakedness; you shall read, Heb. 11.37. how those Worthies, of whom the World was not worthy, they wandred up and down in Sheep-skins and Goat-skins, being destitute, afflicted and tormented;
Yet now sometime, it is expedient for the Servants of christ to be deprived of their Clothing, to be put to their shifts to get any rags to cover their nakedness; you shall read, Hebrew 11.37. how those Worthies, of whom the World was not worthy, they wandered up and down in Sheepskins and Goatskins, being destitute, afflicted and tormented;
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the Lord saw it expedient for them that their Houses and Habitations, and also their outward accommodations in regard of Cloathing, should be taken from them.
the Lord saw it expedient for them that their Houses and Habitations, and also their outward accommodations in regard of Clothing, should be taken from them.
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3. To instance in our Liberties. Liberty, Brethren is a great blessing, it is a great mercy to have Liberty, that we are not in Enemies hands, that we are not clapt up in close Prisons, that we are not in Chains;
3. To instance in our Liberties. Liberty, Brothers is a great blessing, it is a great mercy to have Liberty, that we Are not in Enemies hands, that we Are not clapped up in close Prisons, that we Are not in Chains;
and those that have had experience, what it is to be deprived of their Liberty, that have been clapt up in Prison, they are better able to judge of it than we are, what a Mercy Liberty is;
and those that have had experience, what it is to be deprived of their Liberty, that have been clapped up in Prison, they Are better able to judge of it than we Are, what a Mercy Liberty is;
'Tis expedient for them that their Liberty go away; you know what Christ spake unto Peter, John 21.18. When thou was't young thou girdedst thy self, and wentest whither thou wouldest, thou hadst thy Liberty:
It's expedient for them that their Liberty go away; you know what christ spoke unto Peter, John 21.18. When thou Wasted young thou girdedst thy self, and wentest whither thou Wouldst, thou Hadst thy Liberty:
and if you look into the latter end of the Acts, he was there two years together in Prison at Rome, though indeed he had a little more Liberty than some others now adays may have, he had a hired house for himself, he had a Keeper with him and a chain upon him, he could not go whither he would.
and if you look into the latter end of the Acts, he was there two Years together in Prison At Room, though indeed he had a little more Liberty than Some Others now adais may have, he had a hired house for himself, he had a Keeper with him and a chain upon him, he could not go whither he would.
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as the Apostle speaks, Hebrews 11.26. They suffered reproaches and also imprisonment, so that it is expedient for the Servants of Christ sometimes to be deprived of their Liberty.
as the Apostle speaks, Hebrews 11.26. They suffered Reproaches and also imprisonment, so that it is expedient for the Servants of christ sometime to be deprived of their Liberty.
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4. To instance in our Health and Strength, which is a great blessing; they that are sick and continually exercised with weaknesses, pains, aches and distempers;
4. To instance in our Health and Strength, which is a great blessing; they that Are sick and continually exercised with Weaknesses, pains, aches and distempers;
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I remember the Psalmist hath a passage in Psal. 73. the begining, saith he, speaking of the wicked, Verse 4. There is no bands in their Death, their Strength is firm, they are not in trouble as other men;
I Remember the Psalmist hath a passage in Psalm 73. the beginning, Says he, speaking of the wicked, Verse 4. There is no bans in their Death, their Strength is firm, they Are not in trouble as other men;
They have their Strength, and Health, and Liberty, and their Bones are full of Marrow, and their Eyes stand out with fatness, and they have more than heart can wish.
They have their Strength, and Health, and Liberty, and their Bones Are full of Marrow, and their Eyes stand out with fatness, and they have more than heart can wish.
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— But, saith he, As for me, I have infirmities upon me, I am chastised every Morning, as duly as the Sun rises, every day, and all the day long I am afflicted.
— But, Says he, As for me, I have infirmities upon me, I am chastised every Morning, as duly as the Sun rises, every day, and all the day long I am afflicted.
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5. To give another Instance, To instance in near Relations, as to enjoy the comfort of Yoke-fellows, to enjoy the comforts of Children, Christian-friends and acquaintance, these are great Comforts and great Blessings.
5. To give Another Instance, To instance in near Relations, as to enjoy the Comfort of Yoke-fellows, to enjoy the comforts of Children, Christian friends and acquaintance, these Are great Comforts and great Blessings.
As I remember the Psalmist speaks, Psal. 128.3, 4. He is speaking what a mercy and blessing it is to enjoy Children, Thy Children shall be like Olive Plants round about thy Table;
As I Remember the Psalmist speaks, Psalm 128.3, 4. He is speaking what a mercy and blessing it is to enjoy Children, Thy Children shall be like Olive Plants round about thy Table;
and thus shall the Man be blessed that feareth the Lord. And saith Solomon, Eccles. 9.9. Live joyfully with the Wife whom thou lovest, all the days of the life of thy vanity. These things are great Comforts;
and thus shall the Man be blessed that fears the Lord. And Says Solomon, Eccles. 9.9. Live joyfully with the Wife whom thou Lovest, all the days of the life of thy vanity. These things Are great Comforts;
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for Children to be deprived of Parents, and for Parents to be deprived of Children, which are accounted by Parents somtimes their dearest Comforts in this World,
for Children to be deprived of Parents, and for Parents to be deprived of Children, which Are accounted by Parents sometimes their dearest Comforts in this World,
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yet God sees it expedient for them sometimes to be deprived of them by Death. Son of Man, saith God, to Ezech. 24.16. Behold, I will take away the desire of thine Eyes with a stroke;
yet God sees it expedient for them sometime to be deprived of them by Death. Son of Man, Says God, to Ezekiel 24.16. Behold, I will take away the desire of thine Eyes with a stroke;
Sometimes some are taken away by some suddain accident, as all Jobs Children were, sometimes they are deprived of them by Persecution, they are made to forsake Father and Mother, Wife and Children, and all for Christ's sake.
Sometime Some Are taken away by Some sudden accident, as all Jobs Children were, sometime they Are deprived of them by Persecution, they Are made to forsake Father and Mother, Wife and Children, and all for Christ's sake.
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as Job complains of the Wife of his bosom, that she was a stranger to him. And the Psalmist, Psal. 88.8. Said, Thou hast put away my acquaintance far from me.
as Job complains of the Wife of his bosom, that she was a stranger to him. And the Psalmist, Psalm 88.8. Said, Thou hast put away my acquaintance Far from me.
and verily, if our Relations, that are taken away from us, if they could speak when they are dead, Children would say to Parents, Father and Mother, It is expedient for you, that we go away.
and verily, if our Relations, that Are taken away from us, if they could speak when they Are dead, Children would say to Parents, Father and Mother, It is expedient for you, that we go away.
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And so for other Relations, still remember this that it is expedient for the Servants of Christ sometimes to be deprived of their nearest and dearest Relations.
And so for other Relations, still Remember this that it is expedient for the Servants of christ sometime to be deprived of their nearest and dearest Relations.
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He had rather lose his meat and drink than miss of the Word of God. And, saith David, Psal. 122.1. I was glad when they said unto me, Come, let us go up to the House of the Lord.
He had rather loose his meat and drink than miss of the Word of God. And, Says David, Psalm 122.1. I was glad when they said unto me, Come, let us go up to the House of the Lord.
Heb. 11.37, 38. You see there how those of whom the world was not worthy, that they were glad to shift for their lives, to run up and down in Mountains,
Hebrew 11.37, 38. You see there how those of whom the world was not worthy, that they were glad to shift for their lives, to run up and down in Mountains,
7. To instance in another thing yet higher, 'Tis expedient sometimes for the Saints and Servants of Christ to be deprived of Communion with Christ in holy Duties and Ordinances.
7. To instance in Another thing yet higher, It's expedient sometime for the Saints and Servants of christ to be deprived of Communion with christ in holy Duties and Ordinances.
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I may say in this case (because possibly it is not easy to be believed) as Christ said to the Disciples in the Text, Nevertheless, I tell you the truth, 'tis sometimes expedient for the Saints and Servants of Christ to be deprived of Communion with Christ in his Ordidances,
I may say in this case (Because possibly it is not easy to be believed) as christ said to the Disciples in the Text, Nevertheless, I tell you the truth, it's sometime expedient for the Saints and Servants of christ to be deprived of Communion with christ in his Ordinances,
and I say, sometimes it is expedient even for the very Saints and Servants of Christ to be deprived of the presence of Christ in his Ordinances, of Communion with Christ in his Ordinances, sometimes not to see Christ,
and I say, sometime it is expedient even for the very Saints and Servants of christ to be deprived of the presence of christ in his Ordinances, of Communion with christ in his Ordinances, sometime not to see christ,
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he hideth himself on the right hand that I cannot see him; Saith Job I went forward, and I went backward, I went from Ordinance to Ordinance, but I found him not.
he Hideth himself on the right hand that I cannot see him; Says Job I went forward, and I went backward, I went from Ordinance to Ordinance, but I found him not.
The Lord may see this expedient for his dear Servants and Children even to be deprived of Communion with himself, in his own Institutions, which is hard to be believed,
The Lord may see this expedient for his dear Servants and Children even to be deprived of Communion with himself, in his own Institutions, which is hard to be believed,
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yet, nevertheless I tell you the Truth it is expedient for you that the Lord do with-hold his Presence sometimes from his own Ordinances to his own Servants. Yet once more.
yet, nevertheless I tell you the Truth it is expedient for you that the Lord do withhold his Presence sometime from his own Ordinances to his own Servants. Yet once more.
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8. Eightly and lastly, which is still yet higher, It may be expedient sometimes for the Saints and Servants of Christ to be deprived of seeing the face of God,
8. Eighth and lastly, which is still yet higher, It may be expedient sometime for the Saints and Servants of christ to be deprived of seeing the face of God,
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and enjoying the Sense of Gods favour, which in Truth is the most desirable thing in the World, it is e•en a Heaven upon Earth, a beginning of Heaven to see the face of God,
and enjoying the Sense of God's favour, which in Truth is the most desirable thing in the World, it is e•en a Heaven upon Earth, a beginning of Heaven to see the face of God,
my life lay in that, nay saith he, Psal. 63.3. Thy Loving-kindness is better than Life, and yet I tell you, sometimes it is expedient for the Servants of God to be deprived even of the sence of the favour and loving-kindness of God, sometimes the Lord sees it expedient for him to go away in that sence;
my life lay in that, nay Says he, Psalm 63.3. Thy Lovingkindness is better than Life, and yet I tell you, sometime it is expedient for the Servants of God to be deprived even of the sense of the favour and Lovingkindness of God, sometime the Lord sees it expedient for him to go away in that sense;
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and therefore you find sometimes how David complains, Psal. 13.1, 2. How long O Lord, how long wilt thou hide thy face from mee? for ever? And so, Isa. 14.8.
and Therefore you find sometime how David complains, Psalm 13.1, 2. How long Oh Lord, how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? for ever? And so, Isaiah 14.8.
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That he was wrapt up into the third Heavens, and saw things unlawfull and impossible to utter, yet it was expedient for Paul that he should be deprived of seeing and enjoying that Vision till he came to lay down the body.
That he was wrapped up into the third Heavens, and saw things unlawful and impossible to utter, yet it was expedient for Paul that he should be deprived of seeing and enjoying that Vision till he Come to lay down the body.
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The Demonstrations of this Truth by some particular Instances, That it is expedient sometimes for the Saints and Servants of Christ to be deprived of those Comforts that are nearest and dearest to them in the World;
The Demonstrations of this Truth by Some particular Instances, That it is expedient sometime for the Saints and Servants of christ to be deprived of those Comforts that Are nearest and dearest to them in the World;
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as Christ tells his Disciples here, Nevertheless I tell you the Truth, it is expedient for you that I go away, that they should be deprived of his personal Presence.
as christ tells his Disciples Here, Nevertheless I tell you the Truth, it is expedient for you that I go away, that they should be deprived of his personal Presence.
There are five or six Grounds whereby it doth certainly appear that it is most expedient sometimes for the Servants of Christ to be deprived of their nearest and dearest Comforts they have in the World,
There Are five or six Grounds whereby it does Certainly appear that it is most expedient sometime for the Servants of christ to be deprived of their nearest and dearest Comforts they have in the World,
and then to come to the third thing, but I would not willingly trespasse, only remember this, every one of you here before the Lord, We do not know how soon any of us may be deprived of those things that are looked upon as our nearest and dearest Comforts,
and then to come to the third thing, but I would not willingly trespass, only Remember this, every one of you Here before the Lord, We do not know how soon any of us may be deprived of those things that Are looked upon as our nearest and dearest Comforts,
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remember what Christ saith, It is expedient for you that I go away, it is expedient for you to be deprived of this and the other Comfort, of your Estates, of your Accomodations, Liberty, and Ordinances;
Remember what christ Says, It is expedient for you that I go away, it is expedient for you to be deprived of this and the other Comfort, of your Estates, of your Accommodations, Liberty, and Ordinances;
And if any of you be deprived of your near Relations, as Children, — remember what Christ hath here spoken, It is expedient for you that I go away, it is expedient for you that the Lord hath taken away such a Child, such a Son, or such a Daughter;
And if any of you be deprived of your near Relations, as Children, — Remember what christ hath Here spoken, It is expedient for you that I go away, it is expedient for you that the Lord hath taken away such a Child, such a Son, or such a Daughter;
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and he gives this as a ground of Comfort to them; namely, That it was expedient for them that he should go away from them. Expedient! they thought it was impossible;
and he gives this as a ground of Comfort to them; namely, That it was expedient for them that he should go away from them. Expedient! they Thought it was impossible;
That it is expedient sometimes for the Disciples and Servants of Jesus Christ that their nearest and dearest Comforts that they have in this World, should go away from them.
That it is expedient sometime for the Disciples and Servants of jesus christ that their nearest and dearest Comforts that they have in this World, should go away from them.
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I instanced in 7 or 8 things, wherein it was sometimes expedient for the Saints and Servants of Christ to be deprived of their nearest and dearest Comforts in this Life, which I shall not now mention,
I instanced in 7 or 8 things, wherein it was sometime expedient for the Saints and Servants of christ to be deprived of their nearest and dearest Comforts in this Life, which I shall not now mention,
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And so for a Soul to be deprived of the Light of Gods Countenance, that they cannot meet with God in holy Duties and Ordinances, these are hard things to believe, that they can be expedient for them.
And so for a Soul to be deprived of the Light of God's Countenance, that they cannot meet with God in holy Duties and Ordinances, these Are hard things to believe, that they can be expedient for them.
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Now to give you some Reasons, why it is expedient sometimes for the Saints and Servants of Christ to be deprived of their nearest and dearest Comforts in this World.
Now to give you Some Reasons, why it is expedient sometime for the Saints and Servants of christ to be deprived of their nearest and dearest Comforts in this World.
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and when they come to grow up then they will be ready to say, That their Fathers did judge better for them than they could have judged for themselves;
and when they come to grow up then they will be ready to say, That their Father's did judge better for them than they could have judged for themselves;
Truly Brethren, the Lord our Heavenly Father is infinitely wise, and loving to all his Children, he knows what is expedient for them better than they do.
Truly Brothers, the Lord our Heavenly Father is infinitely wise, and loving to all his Children, he knows what is expedient for them better than they do.
as it is said, he removed the former Covenant, and that was done away, that so he might bring in a New Covenant in the stead of it, which was far better;
as it is said, he removed the former Covenant, and that was done away, that so he might bring in a New Covenant in the stead of it, which was Far better;
an heavenly and spiritual Estate, to give them more of the true Riches; he takes away their outward Liberty, that they may have more spiritual Enlargment:
an heavenly and spiritual Estate, to give them more of the true Riches; he Takes away their outward Liberty, that they may have more spiritual Enlargement:
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Therefore I remember Joseph said to his Brethren, when he sent from Egypt to them to come from the Land of Canaan, saith he, Leave your Stuff behind you;
Therefore I Remember Joseph said to his Brothers, when he sent from Egypt to them to come from the Land of Canaan, Says he, Leave your Stuff behind you;
he sees his Children grow wanton, and careless, and forgetfull of God, then the Lord is pleased to take his Rod and correct them, by taking away their Comforts that are nearest and dearest to them.
he sees his Children grow wanton, and careless, and forgetful of God, then the Lord is pleased to take his Rod and correct them, by taking away their Comforts that Are nearest and dearest to them.
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As now again for Parents, you see Parents when their Children grow forgetful of them, and do not mind what they say to them, and do not regard their Commands,
As now again for Parents, you see Parents when their Children grow forgetful of them, and do not mind what they say to them, and do not regard their Commands,
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and careless, and rebellious, — It is just with the Lord then, in a way of correction and Chastisemnet, to take those mercies from them that he sees to be most near and dear to them:
and careless, and rebellious, — It is just with the Lord then, in a Way of correction and Chastisemnet, to take those Mercies from them that he sees to be most near and dear to them:
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they would run upon their own ruine else, if the Lord let them alone. The Apostle gives the reason, 1 Cor. 11.32. why so many were sick, and weak, and fallen asleep, saith he, When ye are judged, ye are chastened of the Lord, that ye might not be condemned with the World.
they would run upon their own ruin Else, if the Lord let them alone. The Apostle gives the reason, 1 Cor. 11.32. why so many were sick, and weak, and fallen asleep, Says he, When you Are judged, you Are chastened of the Lord, that you might not be condemned with the World.
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And so the Lord is pleased to deal with his own Children and Servants, he deprives them of their nearest and dearest Comforts in the World, by way of Chastisement and Correction;
And so the Lord is pleased to deal with his own Children and Servants, he deprives them of their nearest and dearest Comforts in the World, by Way of Chastisement and Correction;
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4. The Lord doth sometimes deprive his Children of their nearest and dearest Comforts in this World, Because he will bring them thereby to be pliable to his own Will,
4. The Lord does sometime deprive his Children of their nearest and dearest Comforts in this World, Because he will bring them thereby to be pliable to his own Will,
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Look now, as Parents that they may train up their Children to be obedient to them in every thing, to be at their beck, sometimes they will take away from them that which is nearest and dearest to them;
Look now, as Parents that they may train up their Children to be obedient to them in every thing, to be At their beck, sometime they will take away from them that which is nearest and dearest to them;
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Give me that thing, and I must have such a thing, will a wise Father say sometimes to a Child, to train him up in a way of Submission to his Fathers will.
Give me that thing, and I must have such a thing, will a wise Father say sometime to a Child, to train him up in a Way of Submission to his Father's will.
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Now that God may train us up to his own Will, and that we may learn subjection to his Will, the Lord calls for this Comfort and that mercy, that is so dear to us, that Yoke-fellow,
Now that God may train us up to his own Will, and that we may Learn subjection to his Will, the Lord calls for this Comfort and that mercy, that is so dear to us, that Yokefellow,
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as it is said concerning Christ, Heb. 5.8. That Christ learned Obedience by his Sufferings, and truly so when Christ came to drink the Cup that his Father put into his hand, saith he, The Cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? He learned Obedience by his Sufferings;
as it is said Concerning christ, Hebrew 5.8. That christ learned obedience by his Sufferings, and truly so when christ Come to drink the Cup that his Father put into his hand, Says he, The Cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? He learned obedience by his Sufferings;
and so the Lord may teach his Children Obedience by training them up in this way, to take away their nearest and dearest Comforts from them that they may come to be at the Lords will and word in every thing.
and so the Lord may teach his Children obedience by training them up in this Way, to take away their nearest and dearest Comforts from them that they may come to be At the lords will and word in every thing.
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And thus the Lord trained up Abraham, saith God to Abraham, I must have you to go out of your own Country, to leave your Friends and Relations behind, to go into a strange place, and Abraham did so;
And thus the Lord trained up Abraham, Says God to Abraham, I must have you to go out of your own Country, to leave your Friends and Relations behind, to go into a strange place, and Abraham did so;
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And then when the Lord had given him an only and a beloved Son, saith God to him, Come I must take that Son from you, go and Sacrifice him your self to me;
And then when the Lord had given him an only and a Beloved Son, Says God to him, Come I must take that Son from you, go and Sacrifice him your self to me;
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thus God trained up Abraham to his foot (as it were) which is the expression of the Holy Ghost, Isa. 41.2. Abraham was brought to the foot of God, to the beck of God.
thus God trained up Abraham to his foot (as it were) which is the expression of the Holy Ghost, Isaiah 41.2. Abraham was brought to the foot of God, to the beck of God.
5. The Lord doth sometimes deprive his Children of their nearest and dearest Comforts, That they may learn to fear before him, that they may stand in awe of him,
5. The Lord does sometime deprive his Children of their nearest and dearest Comforts, That they may Learn to Fear before him, that they may stand in awe of him,
and to acknowledge their dependance upon God, to fear that God, that is able to bring great Changes upon them, to fear him that is able to take away their nearest and dearest Comforts.
and to acknowledge their dependence upon God, to Fear that God, that is able to bring great Changes upon them, to Fear him that is able to take away their nearest and dearest Comforts.
The Lord does sometimes deal thus with his own Children, to deprive them of their nearest and dearest Comforts that they have in this Life, That so he may make them to look more after a Heavenly Inheritance, that shall never be taken from them;
The Lord does sometime deal thus with his own Children, to deprive them of their nearest and dearest Comforts that they have in this Life, That so he may make them to look more After a Heavenly Inheritance, that shall never be taken from them;
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Therefore 'tis said of the Patriarchs, Heb. 11.14, 16. 'Tis said in the 13th Verse, They confessed, That they were Strangers and Pilgrims on the Earth, for they that say such things, declare plainly That they seek a Country but now they desire a better Country, which is, an Heavenly — They are Strangers and Pilgrims in the World, they meet with great Changes in the World,
Therefore it's said of the Patriarchs, Hebrew 11.14, 16. It's said in the 13th Verse, They confessed, That they were Strangers and Pilgrim's on the Earth, for they that say such things, declare plainly That they seek a Country but now they desire a better Country, which is, an Heavenly — They Are Strangers and Pilgrim's in the World, they meet with great Changes in the World,
because then they should be past all changes, there should be no plundering there, no deprivation of any Comfort that they there shall enjoy, that is an Inheritance that is incorruptible and undefiled, that fadeth not away;
Because then they should be passed all changes, there should be no plundering there, no deprivation of any Comfort that they there shall enjoy, that is an Inheritance that is incorruptible and undefiled, that fades not away;
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And thus now you have seen the Reasons and Grounds of the Point, That it is expedient sometimes for the Saints and Disciples of Christ to be deprived of their nearest and dearest Comforts that they do enjoy in this World. III.
And thus now you have seen the Reasons and Grounds of the Point, That it is expedient sometime for the Saints and Disciples of christ to be deprived of their nearest and dearest Comforts that they do enjoy in this World. III.
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1. But to come to the Third thing propounded, and that is, to shew, That the Enjoyment of the Comforter, the presence of the Spirit is more expedient for the Saints and Disciples of Christ,
1. But to come to the Third thing propounded, and that is, to show, That the Enjoyment of the Comforter, the presence of the Spirit is more expedient for the Saints and Disciples of christ,
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but this he spake of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive, for the Holy Ghost was not yet given, because that Jesus was not yet glorified.
but this he spoke of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive, for the Holy Ghost was not yet given, Because that jesus was not yet glorified.
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and sat him down at his own right hand in glory, he gave him the highest place of Dignity in Heaven, all power in Heaven and Earth was put into his Hands,
and sat him down At his own right hand in glory, he gave him the highest place of Dignity in Heaven, all power in Heaven and Earth was put into his Hands,
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For saith the Psalmist, Psal. 68.18. When he ascended up on high, then he received the Spirit, and the gifts of the Spirit to be given out to his people;
For Says the Psalmist, Psalm 68.18. When he ascended up on high, then he received the Spirit, and the Gifts of the Spirit to be given out to his people;
God exalted him with this Exaltation, and then he gave him the fulness of the Spirit, to give out when he would, therefore assoon as Christ ascended up to Heaven, presently after there was an abundant pouring out of the Spirit, Acts 2. You know the Holy Ghost fell down upon the Disciples like fiery cloven tongues,
God exalted him with this Exaltation, and then he gave him the fullness of the Spirit, to give out when he would, Therefore As soon as christ ascended up to Heaven, presently After there was an abundant pouring out of the Spirit, Acts 2. You know the Holy Ghost fell down upon the Disciples like fiery cloven tongues,
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and then they spake with tongues, they were able to speak in every mans Language; and then you see the Apostle Peter made a Speech to them that heard it,
and then they spoke with tongues, they were able to speak in every men Language; and then you see the Apostle Peter made a Speech to them that herd it,
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Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father, the Promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which you now see and hear.
Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father, the Promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which you now see and hear.
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Therefore if Christ had not left the Discipies, then the Disciples, and Servants, and Apostles of Jesus Christ, had been destitute of the pourings out of the Spirit upon them.
Therefore if christ had not left the Disciples, then the Disciples, and Servants, and Apostles of jesus christ, had been destitute of the pourings out of the Spirit upon them.
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It is true indeed, it cannot be denyed but the enjoyment of Christs bodily presence, was a most desirable thing, very desirable to enjoy the bodily presence of Jesus Christ, to see God in our flesh.
It is true indeed, it cannot be denied but the enjoyment of Christ bodily presence, was a most desirable thing, very desirable to enjoy the bodily presence of jesus christ, to see God in our Flesh.
I remember Job did rejoyce in it, in the hopes of it, many hundreds and some thousands of yeares beforehand, in the midst of his great Troubles and Afflictions, Chap. 19.25, 26, 27. saith he, I know that my Redeemer liveth,
I Remember Job did rejoice in it, in the hope's of it, many hundreds and Some thousands of Years beforehand, in the midst of his great Troubles and Afflictions, Chap. 19.25, 26, 27. Says he, I know that my Redeemer lives,
And this was matter of Comfort to him many hundreds of years before hand, in the midst of those Sufferings and Troubles he met withall, that he should see his Redeemer with his Eyes in the flesh.
And this was matter of Comfort to him many hundreds of Years before hand, in the midst of those Sufferings and Troubles he met withal, that he should see his Redeemer with his Eyes in the Flesh.
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God manifest in the flesh, seen of Angels, it was to the Admiration of Angels, worth their looking upon, 1 Timothy 3.16. Great is the Mystery of Godliness, God manifest in the Flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of Angels;
God manifest in the Flesh, seen of Angels, it was to the Admiration of Angels, worth their looking upon, 1 Timothy 3.16. Great is the Mystery of Godliness, God manifest in the Flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of Angels;
And Brethren, the sight and enjoyment of the Presence of Christ in our Nature will be one of the happy sights in Heaven, it will be a great part of the glory and happiness of the Saints in Heaven to see Jesus Christ,
And Brothers, the sighed and enjoyment of the Presence of christ in our Nature will be one of the happy sights in Heaven, it will be a great part of the glory and happiness of the Saints in Heaven to see jesus christ,
and the fulness of the Spirit too, but here in this life for the Saints to enjoy the presence of the Spirit, it is more expedient for them, more profitable, more advantagious for them,
and the fullness of the Spirit too, but Here in this life for the Saints to enjoy the presence of the Spirit, it is more expedient for them, more profitable, more advantageous for them,
1. In regard that By enjoying the presence of the Spirit they may have more reall Comfort than they could have by the enjoyment of the personal presence of Christ.
1. In regard that By enjoying the presence of the Spirit they may have more real Comfort than they could have by the enjoyment of the personal presence of christ.
You shall see the Disciples themselves all the time that they did enjoy the personal presence of Christ in the World, they had not that measure of joy and rejoycing as they had afterward, they had not that measure of Comfort and Consolation all the time that Christ lived in the Earth,
You shall see the Disciples themselves all the time that they did enjoy the personal presence of christ in the World, they had not that measure of joy and rejoicing as they had afterwards, they had not that measure of Comfort and Consolation all the time that christ lived in the Earth,
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but now after Christ was gone and ascended, and the Spirit fell down upon them, you shall see then how full of joy and comfort and consolation they were,
but now After christ was gone and ascended, and the Spirit fell down upon them, you shall see then how full of joy and Comfort and consolation they were,
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and therefore observe, when Christ speaks of sending the Spirit instead of his own bodily presence, he expresseth it under the Notion of the Comforter, When the Comforter shall come:
and Therefore observe, when christ speaks of sending the Spirit instead of his own bodily presence, he Expresses it under the Notion of the Comforter, When the Comforter shall come:
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O then they shall have such comforts, and consolation, and joy, that they never had before; and so, John 14.16. I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter;
Oh then they shall have such comforts, and consolation, and joy, that they never had before; and so, John 14.16. I will pray the Father, and he shall give you Another Comforter;
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and so, verse 26. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my Name —. So Chap. 15.26. But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father —.
and so, verse 26. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my Name —. So Chap. 15.26. But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father —.
Still when Christ speaks of sending the Spirit, he speaks of sending him under the Notion of a Comforter, which is to imply, that they shall have more true matter of Comfort, of joy and rejoycing,
Still when christ speaks of sending the Spirit, he speaks of sending him under the Notion of a Comforter, which is to imply, that they shall have more true matter of Comfort, of joy and rejoicing,
Before, upon every occasion, they were afraid when they came into danger, but now, saith the Apostle, We glory in Tribulations, we joy and rejoyce in the highest degree of rejoycing.
Before, upon every occasion, they were afraid when they Come into danger, but now, Says the Apostle, We glory in Tribulations, we joy and rejoice in the highest degree of rejoicing.
and the Spirit was sent down from Heaven, and therefore that is one Respect why it is better to enjoy the presence of the Spirit than the personal Presence of Christ.
and the Spirit was sent down from Heaven, and Therefore that is one Respect why it is better to enjoy the presence of the Spirit than the personal Presence of christ.
see the Courage of Peter and the Apostles, Acts, 4. when they came before the Judgment Seat, Verse. 8. And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power,
see the Courage of Peter and the Apostles, Acts, 4. when they Come before the Judgement Seat, Verse. 8. And when they had Set them in the midst, they asked, By what power,
3. When they were deprived of Christs personal presence, then being indued with the Spirit, They had more Christian strength and power given to them than they had before, to act and do for Christ;
3. When they were deprived of Christ personal presence, then being endued with the Spirit, They had more Christian strength and power given to them than they had before, to act and do for christ;
When Christ was about to ascend up to Heaven he told them they should be endued with Power from on high; Ay, the Spirit is a Spirit of power, 2 Tim. 1.7.
When christ was about to ascend up to Heaven he told them they should be endued with Power from on high; Ay, the Spirit is a Spirit of power, 2 Tim. 1.7.
and you shall see what great works they did, as great works as Christ himself did do when he was upon Earth, they raised up Tabitha from the dead, Acts 9. And it is said, Acts 19. that the very shadow of Peter, and the Apostles passing by cured them that were sick.
and you shall see what great works they did, as great works as christ himself did do when he was upon Earth, they raised up Tabitha from the dead, Acts 9. And it is said, Acts 19. that the very shadow of Peter, and the Apostles passing by cured them that were sick.
and saith he, I know that tribulations and sufferings abide for me in every place, but none of these things move me, he was indued with power from on high:
and Says he, I know that tribulations and sufferings abide for me in every place, but none of these things move me, he was endued with power from on high:
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now saith he, I am able to do all things through Christ that strengtheneth me, Philip. 4.13. 4. By having the Presence of the Spirit with them after they were deprived of the bodily presence of Christ, Then they had a more powerful gift and Spirit of prayer.
now Says he, I am able to do all things through christ that strengtheneth me, Philip. 4.13. 4. By having the Presence of the Spirit with them After they were deprived of the bodily presence of christ, Then they had a more powerful gift and Spirit of prayer.
although 'tis true, as Paul saith, Rom. 8. We know not how to pray as we ought, that is, we our selves left to our selves, but the Spirit within us helps our infirmities with sighs and groans that cannot be uttered.
although it's true, as Paul Says, Rom. 8. We know not how to pray as we ought, that is, we our selves left to our selves, but the Spirit within us helps our infirmities with sighs and groans that cannot be uttered.
and reported all that the Chief Priests and Elders said unto them, and when they heard that, they lift their voice to God with one accord, and mark Verse 31. And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together.
and reported all that the Chief Priests and Elders said unto them, and when they herd that, they lift their voice to God with one accord, and mark Verse 31. And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together.
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So Paul and Silas, Acts 16. 'tis said, They prayed at Midnight and praised God, and the very foundation of the Prison was shaken by their very Prayers;
So Paul and Silas, Acts 16. it's said, They prayed At Midnight and praised God, and the very Foundation of the Prison was shaken by their very Prayers;
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because by Enjoying the presence of the Comforter, hereby they had more assistance and more powerfull success in their work and labour in their Ministry,
Because by Enjoying the presence of the Comforter, hereby they had more assistance and more powerful success in their work and labour in their Ministry,
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'Tis true, they went up and down and preached some particular times, but we do not read of any great matter was done, that many were converted by their Ministry all the time they lived with Christ;
It's true, they went up and down and preached Some particular times, but we do not read of any great matter was done, that many were converted by their Ministry all the time they lived with christ;
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but now when Christ was gone, and the Spirit fell down upon them, Immediately you shall see, Acts 2. When Peter preached one Sermon, more were converted at that Sermon,
but now when christ was gone, and the Spirit fell down upon them, Immediately you shall see, Acts 2. When Peter preached one Sermon, more were converted At that Sermon,
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than there was by all the Apostles preaching, that we read of, all the time they lived with Christ upon Earth, there were Three thousand brought in at one Sermon. And afterwards, Chap. 20.21.
than there was by all the Apostles preaching, that we read of, all the time they lived with christ upon Earth, there were Three thousand brought in At one Sermon. And afterwards, Chap. 20.21.
And so Christ here in the Text, to comfort his Disciples about his departure, saith he, Nevertheless, I tell you the Truth, it is expedient for you that I go away.
And so christ Here in the Text, to Comfort his Disciples about his departure, Says he, Nevertheless, I tell you the Truth, it is expedient for you that I go away.
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By enjoying the presence of the Spirit with them, they had mighty success in their Ministry, in their Labours and Endeavours in the Work that Christ had called them to.
By enjoying the presence of the Spirit with them, they had mighty success in their Ministry, in their Labours and Endeavours in the Work that christ had called them to.
Application 1. Then hence we are to be admonished and warned to take heed, That our Hearts and Affections be not inordinately set upon any Creature-Comfort,
Application 1. Then hence we Are to be admonished and warned to take heed, That our Hearts and Affections be not inordinately Set upon any Creature comfort,
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Truth is, our hearts and affections are apt to cleave too close to creature-comforts, as outward Relations, Husbands or Wives, Parents or Children, our hearts are apt to be glued too close to them, to be inordinately set upon them;
Truth is, our hearts and affections Are apt to cleave too close to Creature comforts, as outward Relations, Husbands or Wives, Parents or Children, our hearts Are apt to be glued too close to them, to be inordinately Set upon them;
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and therefore we should do well to follow the Apostles Counsel and Admonition which he gives us, 1 Cor. 7.29, 30, 31. To use the World, as if we used it not, to enjoy as if we enjoyed not, to possesse as if we possessed not:
and Therefore we should do well to follow the Apostles Counsel and Admonition which he gives us, 1 Cor. 7.29, 30, 31. To use the World, as if we used it not, to enjoy as if we enjoyed not, to possess as if we possessed not:
therefore now let it be our care and business to chuse the better part that shall never be taken away from us, chuse Maries part, endeavour after the Communications of the Spirit, the Comforter, the Holy Ghost which shall abide with you for ever;
Therefore now let it be our care and business to choose the better part that shall never be taken away from us, choose Mary's part, endeavour After the Communications of the Spirit, the Comforter, the Holy Ghost which shall abide with you for ever;
or losing and being deprived of, any Creature-Comfort, or Outward-Enjoyment. Here is our folly; Because, possibly we mourn and grieve for that which is most expedient for us:
or losing and being deprived of, any Creature comfort, or Outward-Enjoyment. Here is our folly; Because, possibly we mourn and grieve for that which is most expedient for us:
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We do not know what they might have proved if the Lord had lengthened out their lives to us, they might have proved the greatest vexations that ever we met with in the World,
We do not know what they might have proved if the Lord had lengthened out their lives to us, they might have proved the greatest vexations that ever we met with in the World,
Therefore mourn not inordinately, but submit to the holy Will of God, that knows what is more expedient for us, than we do our selves. And so for our Estates;
Therefore mourn not inordinately, but submit to the holy Will of God, that knows what is more expedient for us, than we do our selves. And so for our Estates;
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and so you might have run upon your own ruine and destruction if the Lord had left you to enjoy what you would have. Saith Solomon, Pro. 1.32. The prosperity of the wicked shall destroy him.
and so you might have run upon your own ruin and destruction if the Lord had left you to enjoy what you would have. Says Solomon, Pro 1.32. The Prosperity of the wicked shall destroy him.
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I tell you these are vain fancies and imaginations, for the injoyment of the presence of the Spirit is more advantagious to us than the enjoyment of the bodily presence of Christ could be,
I tell you these Are vain fancies and Imaginations, for the enjoyment of the presence of the Spirit is more advantageous to us than the enjoyment of the bodily presence of christ could be,
I do not speak to condemn that opinion That Christ shall personally reign upon Earth a thousand years, which is the opinion of many godly and learned Men,
I do not speak to condemn that opinion That christ shall personally Reign upon Earth a thousand Years, which is the opinion of many godly and learned Men,
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and if you observe it, you shall find when the holy Ghost, in Scripture, speaks about the appearing of Christ, you shall find he speaks of that appearing that shall be at the Day of Judgment: As, 1 Tim. 6.14. Saith the Apostle there, I charge you that you keep this Commandment without spot, untill the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ.
and if you observe it, you shall find when the holy Ghost, in Scripture, speaks about the appearing of christ, you shall find he speaks of that appearing that shall be At the Day of Judgement: As, 1 Tim. 6.14. Says the Apostle there, I charge you that you keep this Commandment without spot, until the appearing of our Lord jesus christ.
But you will say, May he not appear for all that before in this World? and may he not come in his own person and live in the World before that? Answer.
But you will say, May he not appear for all that before in this World? and may he not come in his own person and live in the World before that? Answer.
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Truly, Brethren, I have no warrant for that, but rather to the contrary; for the Apostle saith, Heb. 9.28. speaking of Christs coming to Judgment, To them that look for him shall he appear the second time — So that his appearing to judge the World shall be his second appearing, to you that look for him shall he appear the second time.
Truly, Brothers, I have no warrant for that, but rather to the contrary; for the Apostle Says, Hebrew 9.28. speaking of Christ coming to Judgement, To them that look for him shall he appear the second time — So that his appearing to judge the World shall be his second appearing, to you that look for him shall he appear the second time.
but look after the enjoyment of the spiritual presence of Christ, that will be more advantagious and expedient for you than the very personal presence of Christ.
but look After the enjoyment of the spiritual presence of christ, that will be more advantageous and expedient for you than the very personal presence of christ.
and now he comes to give them a cordial and andidote against it in the Text, Nevertheless, I tell you the Truth, it is expedient for you that I go away, Not for me only:
and now he comes to give them a cordial and andidote against it in the Text, Nevertheless, I tell you the Truth, it is expedient for you that I go away, Not for me only:
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and have all fulness of gifts to give out, it was expedient for him, but (saith he) I tell you the truth, it is expedient for you, and this he gives them as a cordial and antidote against their sorrow, it is expedient for you that I go away;
and have all fullness of Gifts to give out, it was expedient for him, but (Says he) I tell you the truth, it is expedient for you, and this he gives them as a cordial and antidote against their sorrow, it is expedient for you that I go away;
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Truly, Brethren, this is the very Cordial that Christ himself gave against immoderate sorrow and grief of mind in parting with any creature-comfort in this World:
Truly, Brothers, this is the very Cordial that christ himself gave against immoderate sorrow and grief of mind in parting with any Creature comfort in this World:
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or an only Son, well, here is the Cordial and Antidote that Christ gave, know, saith he, That it is expedient for you that this near Comfort go away from you, it is for your advantage, profit, and benefit.
or an only Son, well, Here is the Cordial and Antidote that christ gave, know, Says he, That it is expedient for you that this near Comfort go away from you, it is for your advantage, profit, and benefit.
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Brethren, I pray let me ask you this Question, Do you think that any creature comfort that you enjoy in this World can be nearer and dearer to you than the personal presence of Christ was to the Disciples? Yet saith Christ, It is expedient for you that I go away;
Brothers, I pray let me ask you this Question, Do you think that any creature Comfort that you enjoy in this World can be nearer and Dearer to you than the personal presence of christ was to the Disciples? Yet Says christ, It is expedient for you that I go away;
So for the time present, if God take away a near Relation, or Wife, or such a Child, remember that Christ hath said, it is expedient for you that this Child should go, that this Comfort, that this Relation should go away from you.
So for the time present, if God take away a near Relation, or Wife, or such a Child, Remember that christ hath said, it is expedient for you that this Child should go, that this Comfort, that this Relation should go away from you.
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but he tells you it is expedient for you, and you will yield to it, you will take the Vomit or Purge though never so grievous to you, you will take the Pill though never so bitter to you,
but he tells you it is expedient for you, and you will yield to it, you will take the Vomit or Purge though never so grievous to you, you will take the Pill though never so bitter to you,
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And remember, and lay up this Antidote against a time of need, we know not how suddenly any of us here before the Lord may be called to part with our nearest and dearest Comforts, we know not how the Lord may deal with us:
And Remember, and lay up this Antidote against a time of need, we know not how suddenly any of us Here before the Lord may be called to part with our nearest and dearest Comforts, we know not how the Lord may deal with us:
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O remember these words of our Lord Jesus, which he spake to his Disciples to comfort them against their griefs and sorrow for being deprived of the greatest comfort they had in this World.
O Remember these words of our Lord jesus, which he spoke to his Disciples to Comfort them against their griefs and sorrow for being deprived of the greatest Comfort they had in this World.
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IN this Chapter (as you have heard) our Lord Jesus Christ doth fore-warn and fore-arm his Disciples against Persecution and Sufferings, which they were like to meet withal;
IN this Chapter (as you have herd) our Lord jesus christ does forewarn and forearm his Disciples against Persecution and Sufferings, which they were like to meet withal;
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and this he speaks of in the first four Verses; and then he doth endeavour to comfort their hearts against that sorrow that had possessed them for his going away from them:
and this he speaks of in the First four Verses; and then he does endeavour to Comfort their hearts against that sorrow that had possessed them for his going away from them:
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Suppose the Comforter do come, will that make recompence for our loss of thy presence? What if the Comforter do come? what if we have the presence of thy Spirit? yet thy presence might seem to be more comfortable to us.
Suppose the Comforter do come, will that make recompense for our loss of thy presence? What if the Comforter do come? what if we have the presence of thy Spirit? yet thy presence might seem to be more comfortable to us.
When he is come, saith he, He will so work with your Ministry, that it shall Reprove or Convince the World of Sin, of Righteousness, and of Judgement.
When he is come, Says he, He will so work with your Ministry, that it shall Reprove or Convince the World of since, of Righteousness, and of Judgement.
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and because there seems to be some variety in the Interpretation of them, I shall briefly give you a hint of what I apprehend to be the most proper meaning of these words.
and Because there seems to be Some variety in the Interpretation of them, I shall briefly give you a hint of what I apprehend to be the most proper meaning of these words.
As now, 1. What doth he mean by Reproving? He shall reprove the World, — 2. What doth he mean by the World? And then, 3. How he shall Reprove the World of Sin, of Righteousness, and of Judgement.
As now, 1. What does he mean by Reproving? He shall reprove the World, — 2. What does he mean by the World? And then, 3. How he shall Reprove the World of since, of Righteousness, and of Judgement.
For, observe it, It is not so proper to say, That the Spirit, when he comes, shall Reprove the World of Righteousness, he may reprove them of Sin, and rebuke them for Sin, but not of Righteousness, nor for Righteousness, nor of Judgement. That is one signification of the word, to Reprove or Rebuke.
For, observe it, It is not so proper to say, That the Spirit, when he comes, shall Reprove the World of Righteousness, he may reprove them of since, and rebuke them for since, but not of Righteousness, nor for Righteousness, nor of Judgement. That is one signification of the word, to Reprove or Rebuke.
2. Sometimes the word signifies to make manifest, or to make evident, to make apparent, so you shall find it, John 3.20, 21. Every one that doth evil, hateth the Light,
2. Sometime the word signifies to make manifest, or to make evident, to make apparent, so you shall find it, John 3.20, 21. Every one that does evil, hates the Light,
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Neither cometh to the Light, lest his deeds should be reproved (or made manifest) and it is expounded in the next verse, made manifest; But he that doth Truth cometh to the Light, that his deeds may be [ made manifest ] that they are wrought in God;
Neither comes to the Light, lest his Deeds should be reproved (or made manifest) and it is expounded in the next verse, made manifest; But he that does Truth comes to the Light, that his Deeds may be [ made manifest ] that they Are wrought in God;
it is the same Word here in the Text. But this cannot be the meaning of this Word in the Text, that he shall make manifest Sin, and make manifest Righteousness, and make manifest Judgment:
it is the same Word Here in the Text. But this cannot be the meaning of this Word in the Text, that he shall make manifest since, and make manifest Righteousness, and make manifest Judgement:
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3. There is another signification of it, and that is to convince, and so 'tis in the Margin, He shall convince the World of Sin, of Righteousness, and of Judgment;
3. There is Another signification of it, and that is to convince, and so it's in the Margin, He shall convince the World of since, of Righteousness, and of Judgement;
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and they did reprove and rebuke him for Sin, they said, he was a Blasphemer; therefore that cannot be the meaning of the Word to charge or reprove him of Sin;
and they did reprove and rebuke him for since, they said, he was a Blasphemer; Therefore that cannot be the meaning of the Word to charge or reprove him of since;
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when the Comforter is come he shall assist you in your Ministry, so as he shall thereby convince the World of Sin, of Righteousness, and of Judgment.
when the Comforter is come he shall assist you in your Ministry, so as he shall thereby convince the World of since, of Righteousness, and of Judgement.
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or whether he means the Unbelievers of the World that were never elected, and shall never be brought to believe in Christ (so others.) Truly I see nothing to the contrary but we may include both,
or whither he means the Unbelievers of the World that were never elected, and shall never be brought to believe in christ (so Others.) Truly I see nothing to the contrary but we may include both,
so as they shall be brought on to conversion, and I think especially and chiefly our Saviour here meaneth those Unbelievers in the World that are elected,
so as they shall be brought on to conversion, and I think especially and chiefly our Saviour Here means those Unbelievers in the World that Are elected,
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And then he shall convince the World of Sin, of Righteousness, and of Judgment. I shall not now come to speak particularly, to open these in particular to you,
And then he shall convince the World of since, of Righteousness, and of Judgement. I shall not now come to speak particularly, to open these in particular to you,
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but only thus much in short to shew you how the World was convinced by the Apostles Ministry, immediately after Christs Ascension into Heaven, the World was then convinced;
but only thus much in short to show you how the World was convinced by the Apostles Ministry, immediately After Christ Ascension into Heaven, the World was then convinced;
Look but into that Sermon, Acts 2. which was preached upon the occasion of the falling down of the Holy Ghost, the coming of the Comforter, which Christ promiseth here;
Look but into that Sermon, Acts 2. which was preached upon the occasion of the falling down of the Holy Ghost, the coming of the Comforter, which christ promises Here;
you shall see there how the Jews were convinced, both of Sin, of Righteousness, and of Judgment, by the coming of the Holy Ghost upon them in that very Sermon, verse 23. There he convinces them of Sin, In murdering and crucifying the Lord of Glory;
you shall see there how the jews were convinced, both of since, of Righteousness, and of Judgement, by the coming of the Holy Ghost upon them in that very Sermon, verse 23. There he convinces them of since, In murdering and crucifying the Lord of Glory;
and then they were convinced also of Righteousness, namely, of Christs Righteousness, that Christ was a Righteous Person whom they crucifyed and slew, verse 22. Ye Men of Israel, hear these words, Jesus of Nazareth, a Man approved of God, by Signs and Wonders and Miracles, which God did by him in the midst of you, as your selves know;
and then they were convinced also of Righteousness, namely, of Christ Righteousness, that christ was a Righteous Person whom they Crucified and slew, verse 22. You Men of Israel, hear these words, jesus of Nazareth, a Man approved of God, by Signs and Wonders and Miracles, which God did by him in the midst of you, as your selves know;
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and at Verse 31. he seeing this before, spake of the Resurrection of Christ, that his Soul was not left in Hell, This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses;
and At Verse 31. he seeing this before, spoke of the Resurrection of christ, that his Soul was not left in Hell, This jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all Are Witnesses;
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and when he is come he shall so assist you in your Ministry, that you shall be able to Convince the World of Sin, of Righteousness, and of Judgment;
and when he is come he shall so assist you in your Ministry, that you shall be able to Convince the World of since, of Righteousness, and of Judgement;
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Doct. That it is a matter of unspeakable Joy and Consolation unto the faithful Servants of Christ, that their Ministry is made effectual through the power of the Spirit of Christ for the saving of poor Souls.
Doct. That it is a matter of unspeakable Joy and Consolation unto the faithful Servants of christ, that their Ministry is made effectual through the power of the Spirit of christ for the Saving of poor Souls.
Christ gives them this very thing as an Antidote, as a Comfort and Cordial against their sorrow which their hearts are filled with for his going away from them, saith he, the Comforter shall come to you,
christ gives them this very thing as an Antidote, as a Comfort and Cordial against their sorrow which their hearts Are filled with for his going away from them, Says he, the Comforter shall come to you,
Comfort that any thing in the World can afford to the faithful Servants of Christ that their Ministry is made effectual to the furtherance of the Salvation of Souls;
Comfort that any thing in the World can afford to the faithful Servants of christ that their Ministry is made effectual to the furtherance of the Salvation of Souls;
he speaks of it you see, as a Comfort suitable to their sorrow, that is able to weigh down their sorrow, that though they were so filled with sorrow at Christs departure from them,
he speaks of it you see, as a Comfort suitable to their sorrow, that is able to weigh down their sorrow, that though they were so filled with sorrow At Christ departure from them,
yet saith Christ, you shall have that, that is as comfortable to you as my bodily presence can be, you shall have the co-working of the Spirit with you in your Ministry to make it effectual for the furtherance of the salvation of poor Souls.
yet Says christ, you shall have that, that is as comfortable to you as my bodily presence can be, you shall have the Co-working of the Spirit with you in your Ministry to make it effectual for the furtherance of the salvation of poor Souls.
This is implyed here, They shall go out to preach, and this should be for their Comfort, that they should be instrumental for the conversion and salvation of Souls.
This is employed Here, They shall go out to preach, and this should be for their Comfort, that they should be instrumental for the conversion and salvation of Souls.
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Therefore saith Christ, I will send the Comforter to you, the Holy Ghost, and he shall convince the World of Sin, he shall make the Word that you preach efficacious to further the salvation of Souls.
Therefore Says christ, I will send the Comforter to you, the Holy Ghost, and he shall convince the World of since, he shall make the Word that you preach efficacious to further the salvation of Souls.
3. That as the Ministry of the Gospel alone of it self cannot, so neither will the Holy Ghost work efficaciously and savingly to the conversion and salvation of Souls without the Ministry of the Gospel.
3. That as the Ministry of the Gospel alone of it self cannot, so neither will the Holy Ghost work efficaciously and savingly to the conversion and salvation of Souls without the Ministry of the Gospel.
4. It is matter of exceeding great and unspeakable Consolation and Joy to the faithful Servants of Christ, that their Ministery through the Operation of the Spirit is made efficacious and effectual for the convincing and converting and saving of any Soul. Briefly to run over these things.
4. It is matter of exceeding great and unspeakable Consolation and Joy to the faithful Servants of christ, that their Ministry through the Operation of the Spirit is made efficacious and effectual for the convincing and converting and Saving of any Soul. Briefly to run over these things.
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and sometimes 'tis called Salvation it self, Heb. 2.3. How shall we escape if we neglect so great Salvation? If we neglect the Gospel we cannot escape damnation:
and sometime it's called Salvation it self, Hebrew 2.3. How shall we escape if we neglect so great Salvation? If we neglect the Gospel we cannot escape damnation:
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Paul was then a prisoner, and Onesimus ran away from his Master Philemon, and came to Paul, and he was an instrument to beget him again to God by the Gospel;
Paul was then a prisoner, and Onesimus ran away from his Master Philemon, and Come to Paul, and he was an Instrument to beget him again to God by the Gospel;
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so saith the Apostle to the Corinthians, 1 Cor. 15.1, 2. The Gospel by which you are saved — And so the Apostle James calls it the Word of Truth, whereby Souls are begotten to God, Cap. 1.8.
so Says the Apostle to the Corinthians, 1 Cor. 15.1, 2. The Gospel by which you Are saved — And so the Apostle James calls it the Word of Truth, whereby Souls Are begotten to God, Cap. 1.8.
or reading some good Sermons, better than we can Hear? And therefore• is it not a simple, weak, foolish thing for us to spend our time so? But, saith the Apostle, count it foolishness if you will, It pleased God to ordain by this way of foolishness as the World counts it;
or reading Some good Sermons, better than we can Hear? And therefore• is it not a simple, weak, foolish thing for us to spend our time so? But, Says the Apostle, count it foolishness if you will, It pleased God to ordain by this Way of foolishness as the World counts it;
for I must not inlarge, The Gospel is a Means of Conversion and Salvation (namely) partly by discovering or convincing People where they are out of the way of Salvation;
for I must not enlarge, The Gospel is a Means of Conversion and Salvation (namely) partly by discovering or convincing People where they Are out of the Way of Salvation;
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The Gospel is a Means to open peoples Eyes, to turn them from Darkness to Light, to make them see that they are in a state of Darkness, to make them see that there is a glorious Light held forth in the Gospel:
The Gospel is a Means to open peoples Eyes, to turn them from Darkness to Light, to make them see that they Are in a state of Darkness, to make them see that there is a glorious Light held forth in the Gospel:
and so by that means the Soul comes to be justified, and freed from the guilt of Sin. Faith, saith the Apostle, cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God, Rom. 10.17. Faith cometh by hearing the Gospel preached;
and so by that means the Soul comes to be justified, and freed from the guilt of Sin. Faith, Says the Apostle, comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God, Rom. 10.17. Faith comes by hearing the Gospel preached;
Now by believing in Christ they come to have remission of Sins, as Christ told Paul in that of the Acts, To turn them from Darkness to Light, from the power of Satan to God, that they might receive Forgiveness of Sins,
Now by believing in christ they come to have remission of Sins, as christ told Paul in that of the Acts, To turn them from Darkness to Light, from the power of Satan to God, that they might receive Forgiveness of Sins,
and meditating upon it, by reading of good Books, and what need we to trouble o•r selves to wait upon the Ministry of the Gospel? Truly know this, That the Foolishness of God is wiser than the Wisdom of Man:
and meditating upon it, by reading of good Books, and what need we to trouble o•r selves to wait upon the Ministry of the Gospel? Truly know this, That the Foolishness of God is Wiser than the Wisdom of Man:
therefore let us take heed we do not neglect attending upon the Gospel, and the preaching of the Gospel as we would be loth to neglect our own Salvation.
Therefore let us take heed we do not neglect attending upon the Gospel, and the preaching of the Gospel as we would be loath to neglect our own Salvation.
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no, there must be the Operation of the Spirit of Christ, that must go along with the Gsopel, or else the Gospel will never be able to work any saving converting Work upon any Soul;
no, there must be the Operation of the Spirit of christ, that must go along with the Gsopel, or Else the Gospel will never be able to work any Saving converting Work upon any Soul;
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Ay, where the power of God goeth along with it, it works Salvation by the power of the Spirit of God, 1 Cor. 13.4. The Weapons of our Warfare are mighty through God, saith the Apostle; not mighty in themselves.
Ay, where the power of God Goes along with it, it works Salvation by the power of the Spirit of God, 1 Cor. 13.4. The Weapons of our Warfare Are mighty through God, Says the Apostle; not mighty in themselves.
therefore the Gospel is compared to a Sword, and it is called the Sword of the Spirit, Eph. 6.17. Take to you the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God;
Therefore the Gospel is compared to a Sword, and it is called the Sword of the Spirit, Ephesians 6.17. Take to you the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God;
but the Spirits going along with it, that did open her heart, and she attended to what was spoken by Paul; and so the Spirit with the Word is mighty to draw a Soul to Christ, not the Word alone;
but the Spirits going along with it, that did open her heart, and she attended to what was spoken by Paul; and so the Spirit with the Word is mighty to draw a Soul to christ, not the Word alone;
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that is, there must be the mighty Power of the Spirit of God concurring, to work with the Word, to draw and perswade and convince by the Word, and then it works.
that is, there must be the mighty Power of the Spirit of God concurring, to work with the Word, to draw and persuade and convince by the Word, and then it works.
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but the Spirit of the Lord must come and be present, and then our preaching, our planting and watering may be blessed for those ends for which God hath appointed it:
but the Spirit of the Lord must come and be present, and then our preaching, our planting and watering may be blessed for those ends for which God hath appointed it:
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and therefore hence you may observe, That sometimes, when divers hear the same Word preached, there are diversity of effects in the same hearers hearing the same Word, some are converted, and others not; some believe, and others not.
and Therefore hence you may observe, That sometime, when diverse hear the same Word preached, there Are diversity of effects in the same hearers hearing the same Word, Some Are converted, and Others not; Some believe, and Others not.
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Ay, some received the Gospel, and others not; some believed, and others not. As I remember, 'tis said, Acts 28.24. Some believed the things that were spoken, and some believed not;
Ay, Some received the Gospel, and Others not; Some believed, and Others not. As I Remember, it's said, Acts 28.24. some believed the things that were spoken, and Some believed not;
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What is the reason? Because there wants the presence of the Spirit, and therefore you shall see Isa. 6.9. saith the Lord to the Prophet (he was an Evangelical Prophet) Go, (saith the Lord) make this peoples heart hard;
What is the reason? Because there Wants the presence of the Spirit, and Therefore you shall see Isaiah 6.9. Says the Lord to the Prophet (he was an Evangelical Prophet) Go, (Says the Lord) make this peoples heart hard;
that their Ministry is sometimes less efficacious than the Ministry of them that are far inferiour to them? what is the reason? Because the Concurrence of the Spirit goeth along with the one and not with the other.
that their Ministry is sometime less efficacious than the Ministry of them that Are Far inferior to them? what is the reason? Because the Concurrence of the Spirit Goes along with the one and not with the other.
then he spake these Words, whereas Peter now, that was far inferiour to Christ, having the presence of the Spirit mightily poured down upon him, Acts 2. (where the Holy Ghost fell down upon the Apostles like so many fiery cloven tongues.) Peter preached to them,
then he spoke these Words, whereas Peter now, that was Far inferior to christ, having the presence of the Spirit mightily poured down upon him, Acts 2. (where the Holy Ghost fell down upon the Apostles like so many fiery cloven tongues.) Peter preached to them,
Therefore, Brethren, still let us not satisfy our selves with hearing the Gospel preached, though we had the most eminent preacher that ever was in the World,
Therefore, Brothers, still let us not satisfy our selves with hearing the Gospel preached, though we had the most eminent preacher that ever was in the World,
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though we should have heard Christ himself, but look for the Concurrence of the Spirit, the breathings of the Spirit, wait upon God for the communicating and giving out of his Spirit, that they may make the Gospel to be the Ministration, not of the Letter,
though we should have herd christ himself, but look for the Concurrence of the Spirit, the breathings of the Spirit, wait upon God for the communicating and giving out of his Spirit, that they may make the Gospel to be the Ministration, not of the letter,
To give you but a Scripture or two for this, Acts 9. You see there Christ himself speaks to Paul; you know how he met with him as he was going to Damascus, to persecute the Saints,
To give you but a Scripture or two for this, Acts 9. You see there christ himself speaks to Paul; you know how he met with him as he was going to Damascus, to persecute the Saints,
and accepted his Alms, but why may not the Angel preach the Gospel immediately? No, the Lord would have the Gospel dispensed in an ordinary way of preaching, not by an Angel from Heaven,
and accepted his Alms, but why may not the Angel preach the Gospel immediately? No, the Lord would have the Gospel dispensed in an ordinary Way of preaching, not by an Angel from Heaven,
Why did not the Angel himself preach the Gospel to Cornelius? Why was not he an Instrument of his Conversion and Salvation? no, the Holy Ghost will not work alone without the ordinary concurrence of the Ministration of the Gospel,
Why did not the Angel himself preach the Gospel to Cornelius? Why was not he an Instrument of his Conversion and Salvation? no, the Holy Ghost will not work alone without the ordinary concurrence of the Ministration of the Gospel,
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and therefore look at it as a delusion of Satan, if so be that upon any pretence whatsoever, any shall endeavour to take you off from attending upon the Ministry of the Gospel upon pretence of the Spirit, that the Spirit shall anoint us and teach us all things —.
and Therefore look At it as a delusion of Satan, if so be that upon any pretence whatsoever, any shall endeavour to take you off from attending upon the Ministry of the Gospel upon pretence of the Spirit, that the Spirit shall anoint us and teach us all things —.
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Well, look upon it as a Delusion of Satan, if it be to take you off from attending upon the Ministery of the Gospel which is the ordinary way that God hath appointed;
Well, look upon it as a Delusion of Satan, if it be to take you off from attending upon the Ministry of the Gospel which is the ordinary Way that God hath appointed;
4. The fourth thing is this, That it is a matter of unspeakable Joy and Consolation to the faithfull Servants of Christ, that their dispensing of the Gospel through the Concurrence of the Spirit is made effectual for the Conversion and Salvation of any Soul. Ay, saith Christ here;
4. The fourth thing is this, That it is a matter of unspeakable Joy and Consolation to the faithful Servants of christ, that their dispensing of the Gospel through the Concurrence of the Spirit is made effectual for the Conversion and Salvation of any Soul. Ay, Says christ Here;
Thus Christ comforts his Disciples against his going away, they should have such matter of rejoycing that should swallow up all their sorrows, they should have the presence of the Spirit,
Thus christ comforts his Disciples against his going away, they should have such matter of rejoicing that should swallow up all their sorrows, they should have the presence of the Spirit,
and their Ministry should be efficacious and successful for the converting of Souls, and Christ did speak it from his own experience, John 4. When he was speaking to the Woman of Samaria, he sent his Disciples into the City to buy food,
and their Ministry should be efficacious and successful for the converting of Souls, and christ did speak it from his own experience, John 4. When he was speaking to the Woman of Samaria, he sent his Disciples into the city to buy food,
And you shall see how the Apostle Paul doth rejoyce in this, that he was an Instrument in converting and saving of Souls, he writing to the Thessalonians, 1 Epist. 2.19, 20. For what is our Joy,
And you shall see how the Apostle Paul does rejoice in this, that he was an Instrument in converting and Saving of Souls, he writing to the Thessalonians, 1 Epistle 2.19, 20. For what is our Joy,
If he have but this Joy and Consolation, I care not, saith he, what troubles or afflictions do abide me, Acts 20.24. The Holy Ghost witnesseth in every City, that bonds and afflictions abide me;
If he have but this Joy and Consolation, I care not, Says he, what Troubles or afflictions do abide me, Acts 20.24. The Holy Ghost Witnesseth in every city, that bonds and afflictions abide me;
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And it is a very high expression which the Apostle John hath Epist. 3. Verse 4. saith he there, I have no greater joy, (mark) the Apostle John that had such Communion with Christ;
And it is a very high expression which the Apostle John hath Epistle 3. Verse 4. Says he there, I have no greater joy, (mark) the Apostle John that had such Communion with christ;
Those that he had been a means and Instrument to convert by his preaching, now to see that their conversion was true and real by their continuing in the truth:
Those that he had been a means and Instrument to convert by his preaching, now to see that their conversion was true and real by their Continuing in the truth:
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And why so, I pray? Why should this be such a matter of Joy and rejoycing to the hearts of the faithful Servants that their Ministry is made effectual for the Conversion of Souls?
And why so, I pray? Why should this be such a matter of Joy and rejoicing to the hearts of the faithful Servants that their Ministry is made effectual for the Conversion of Souls?
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1. Upon this Account, because, Here is a Sign and Token that God hath blessed their Ministry, that the Blessing of God from Heaven hath been upon their labours:
1. Upon this Account, Because, Here is a Signen and Token that God hath blessed their Ministry, that the Blessing of God from Heaven hath been upon their labours:
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and I pray let me appeal to your selves, is it not matter of Comfort Joy and Rejoycing to you that you find your labours and indeavours to have any Success, to be blessed of God? As now, take a Nurse that brings up a Child,
and I pray let me appeal to your selves, is it not matter of Comfort Joy and Rejoicing to you that you find your labours and endeavours to have any Success, to be blessed of God? As now, take a Nurse that brings up a Child,
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because now here is the more immediate presence of God upon their labours, here is the blessing, the blessing of God doth more immediately appear in their labours.
Because now Here is the more immediate presence of God upon their labours, Here is the blessing, the blessing of God does more immediately appear in their labours.
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and all to hinder the Gospel from taking effect, but now when the Lord makes the Gospel to take effect, to become efficacious to the Conversion of Souls, of poor Creatures, here is now the blessing of Heauen upon his labours,
and all to hinder the Gospel from taking Effect, but now when the Lord makes the Gospel to take Effect, to become efficacious to the Conversion of Souls, of poor Creatures, Here is now the blessing of Heaven upon his labours,
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and now God doth own him as a Fellow-Labourer together with himself, We are Workers together with God, saith the Apostle, We are Gods Husband men, and we are planting for God,
and now God does own him as a Fellow-laborer together with himself, We Are Workers together with God, Says the Apostle, We Are God's Husband men, and we Are planting for God,
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this is I say matter of great Joy and Consolation in regard it is a Sign and Token that God hath blessed the Labours of his Servants, and owned their Ministry.
this is I say matter of great Joy and Consolation in regard it is a Signen and Token that God hath blessed the Labours of his Servants, and owned their Ministry.
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2. 'Tis a matter of great Joy and Consolation, because now, Here is a Testimony that Jesus Christ in Heaven and in his Glory is mindful of his poor Servants here below in the World, he doth mind and remember such a poor Servant of his, that labours in his Name,
2. It's a matter of great Joy and Consolation, Because now, Here is a Testimony that jesus christ in Heaven and in his Glory is mindful of his poor Servants Here below in the World, he does mind and Remember such a poor Servant of his, that labours in his Name,
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what matter of Consolation is this to think that Christ from Heaven sends down his Spirit to co-operate with him in his indeavours? What matter of Joy and Consolation is this? Take but one more.
what matter of Consolation is this to think that christ from Heaven sends down his Spirit to cooperate with him in his endeavours? What matter of Joy and Consolation is this? Take but one more.
3. It must needs be matter of great Joy and Consolation to the faithful Servants of Christ, to think that the Lord should please to make use of such as they are to be Instruments in his hands to pull down the Kingdome of the Devil,
3. It must needs be matter of great Joy and Consolation to the faithful Servants of christ, to think that the Lord should please to make use of such as they Are to be Instruments in his hands to pull down the Kingdom of the devil,
That the Devils Kingdom and power should go down, and that Souls should be drawn out of his Kingdom by the Labours of his poor Servants, what Joy is this? When Christ sent his Disciples to preach, Luke 10.17, 18 it is said, They returned again rejoycing, saying, The Devils are subject to us:
That the Devils Kingdom and power should go down, and that Souls should be drawn out of his Kingdom by the Labours of his poor Servants, what Joy is this? When christ sent his Disciples to preach, Lycia 10.17, 18 it is said, They returned again rejoicing, saying, The Devils Are Subject to us:
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Now what Joy and Comfort must this needs be to the hearts of the faithful Servants of Christ? that the Lord should please to make them Instruments in his own hands to pull down the Kingdom of the Devil and to inlarge his own Kingdom, that such shall be added to the Lord as shall be saved? I say it must needs be matter of Joy and Rejoycing:
Now what Joy and Comfort must this needs be to the hearts of the faithful Servants of christ? that the Lord should please to make them Instruments in his own hands to pull down the Kingdom of the devil and to enlarge his own Kingdom, that such shall be added to the Lord as shall be saved? I say it must needs be matter of Joy and Rejoicing:
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Christ tells his Disciples that this would be matter of Joy and Rejoycing to their Hearts when he was gone from them, therefore we should seek to convert and save Souls, we should do,
christ tells his Disciples that this would be matter of Joy and Rejoicing to their Hearts when he was gone from them, Therefore we should seek to convert and save Souls, we should do,
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Joy to them, Ay, it will be Joy to the very Angels in Heaven, Luk. 15.10, 11. There shall be Joy in Heaven over one Ein••• that repents — The Angels of Heaven observe how you come into the Congregation, they observe your Carriage,
Joy to them, Ay, it will be Joy to the very Angels in Heaven, Luk. 15.10, 11. There shall be Joy in Heaven over one Ein••• that repents — The Angels of Heaven observe how you come into the Congregation, they observe your Carriage,
and therefore to be found waiting upon the Lord in his way you cannot tell but the Lord may make the Gospel effectual to you for your Conversion and Salvation.
and Therefore to be found waiting upon the Lord in his Way you cannot tell but the Lord may make the Gospel effectual to you for your Conversion and Salvation.
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and never wrestle with the Lord for the presence of his Spirit to assist the Preaching of the Word, that it may become effectual and profitable to your Souls,
and never wrestle with the Lord for the presence of his Spirit to assist the Preaching of the Word, that it may become effectual and profitable to your Souls,
2. As we do desire to have the Word made effectual for Conviction, Conversion, and Salvation to our Souls, Then attend upon the Preaching of the Gospel as the Lords Ordinance, for that very End that he hath appointed it, namely, for Conversion and Salvation.
2. As we do desire to have the Word made effectual for Conviction, Conversion, and Salvation to our Souls, Then attend upon the Preaching of the Gospel as the lords Ordinance, for that very End that he hath appointed it, namely, for Conversion and Salvation.
This is the very End for which God hath appointed the Preaching of the Gospel, to be a saving Word, a Word of Salvation to poor Souls, that is the very End of the Gospel, it is appointed for that End. Eph. 4.11, 12. saith the Apostle, Christ when he ascended up on high, he gave Gifts to men, Ministerial Gifts, he gave Pastors,
This is the very End for which God hath appointed the Preaching of the Gospel, to be a Saving Word, a Word of Salvation to poor Souls, that is the very End of the Gospel, it is appointed for that End. Ephesians 4.11, 12. Says the Apostle, christ when he ascended up on high, he gave Gifts to men, Ministerial Gifts, he gave Pastors,
and Cornelius in the mean time had gathered together the Congregation, his Friends and Relations; he had got them together that they might hear the Gospel as well as himself,
and Cornelius in the mean time had gathered together the Congregation, his Friends and Relations; he had god them together that they might hear the Gospel as well as himself,
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Now, saith Cornelius, we are all here before the Lord, to hear whatever God hath directed thee to speak to us, we are here to attend upon it as the very Word of God;
Now, Says Cornelius, we Are all Here before the Lord, to hear whatever God hath directed thee to speak to us, we Are Here to attend upon it as the very Word of God;
and Peter opened his mouth and preached the Gospel to them, and it is said The Holy Ghost fell upon them all that heard it, v. 44. and then saith Peter, verse 47. Can any man forbid Water that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we.
and Peter opened his Mouth and preached the Gospel to them, and it is said The Holy Ghost fell upon them all that herd it, v. 44. and then Says Peter, verse 47. Can any man forbid Water that these should not be baptised, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we.
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3. Receive the Ministration of the Gospel with humility of Spirit, and meekness, I say, receive it with all humility and meekness of Spirit, that is the way whereby it may be made effectual to Salvation.
3. Receive the Ministration of the Gospel with humility of Spirit, and meekness, I say, receive it with all humility and meekness of Spirit, that is the Way whereby it may be made effectual to Salvation.
how can the Word become effectual? but now when a Soul comes with meekness of Spirit, to hear what the Lord will say, and then as Psal. 25.9. The Lord will teach the meek, and saith the Apostle, James 1.21. Receive with meekness the ingrafted Word, which is able to save your Souls;
how can the Word become effectual? but now when a Soul comes with meekness of Spirit, to hear what the Lord will say, and then as Psalm 25.9. The Lord will teach the meek, and Says the Apostle, James 1.21. Receive with meekness the ingrafted Word, which is able to save your Souls;
and I must receive it in the Love of it, and then mix it with Faith, H•b. 4.2. They had the Gospel preached to them as well as we, and The Word preached did not profit them that heard it, why? because they did not mixe it with Faith in their hearts;
and I must receive it in the Love of it, and then mix it with Faith, H•b. 4.2. They had the Gospel preached to them as well as we, and The Word preached did not profit them that herd it, why? Because they did not mix it with Faith in their hearts;
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Now Christ is speaking here in a way of Comfort, to sustain and support the hearts of his Disciples against that grief and sorrow that did possess them;
Now christ is speaking Here in a Way of Comfort, to sustain and support the hearts of his Disciples against that grief and sorrow that did possess them;
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Hence, we Observed the last time, That it is matter of exceeding great Joy and Consolation to the faithful Servants of Christ, that through the operation and co-working of the Spirit, their Ministry is made effectual for the good of Souls.
Hence, we Observed the last time, That it is matter of exceeding great Joy and Consolation to the faithful Servants of christ, that through the operation and Co-working of the Spirit, their Ministry is made effectual for the good of Souls.
for observe it, Christ doth lay this down as a comfort to preponderate and out-weigh their sorrow that they had in their hearts, in respect of his going away from them.
for observe it, christ does lay this down as a Comfort to preponderate and outweigh their sorrow that they had in their hearts, in respect of his going away from them.
But still it may be said, But how shall the Spirit concur with our Ministry to make it effectual for the Conversion and Salvation of Souls? Saith Christ, When he is come he shall convince the World.
But still it may be said, But how shall the Spirit concur with our Ministry to make it effectual for the Conversion and Salvation of Souls? Says christ, When he is come he shall convince the World.
There are two Points to be spoken to from the Verse; But I shall only take up one to speak to at present through the Lords assistance, and that is this. Doctrine.
There Are two Points to be spoken to from the Verse; But I shall only take up one to speak to At present through the lords assistance, and that is this. Doctrine.
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I say, the first work of the Spirit of God in order to Conversion and Salvation of Souls, is to convince of Sin. For, here Christ speakes of the work of the Spirit, in order to Conversion and Salvation,
I say, the First work of the Spirit of God in order to Conversion and Salvation of Souls, is to convince of Sin. For, Here christ speaks of the work of the Spirit, in order to Conversion and Salvation,
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1. To shew what the convincing work of the Spirit is, what it is for the Spirit to convince a Soul of Sin, that we may understand it, and be clear in it;
1. To show what the convincing work of the Spirit is, what it is for the Spirit to convince a Soul of since, that we may understand it, and be clear in it;
First then, Let us enquire what is the convincing of Sin, and wherein it lies? You shall find in Scripture, that this convincing of Sin, is set forth by various expressions, sometimes 'tis expressed by Pricking the heart, so Acts 2.37. When they heard this, they were pricked at the heart.
First then, Let us inquire what is the convincing of since, and wherein it lies? You shall find in Scripture, that this convincing of since, is Set forth by various expressions, sometime it's expressed by Pricking the heart, so Acts 2.37. When they herd this, they were pricked At the heart.
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Sometimes it is called the wounding of the Spirit, so Prov. 18.14. Sometimes it is expressed by the sticking of an Arrow in a mans Spirit, Psal. 38.2. Thy Arrows stick fast in me, saith David; which is nothing else but the sense of sin, the guilt of sin;
Sometime it is called the wounding of the Spirit, so Curae 18.14. Sometime it is expressed by the sticking of an Arrow in a men Spirit, Psalm 38.2. Thy Arrows stick fast in me, Says David; which is nothing Else but the sense of since, the guilt of since;
the setting of it home upon the heart, or the bringing of Sin to remembrance: setting of it before the Soul, as David d th express it, Psal. 51.3. saith he, My sin is ever before me, 'tis before my face;
the setting of it home upon the heart, or the bringing of since to remembrance: setting of it before the Soul, as David d that express it, Psalm 51.3. Says he, My since is ever before me, it's before my face;
So when Nathan the Prophet came to David to convince him of his sin, when he was impenitent, 2 Sam. 12.7. see there how Nathan the Prophet sets his Sin in order before him, that he might well say, My Sin is always before me.
So when Nathan the Prophet Come to David to convince him of his since, when he was impenitent, 2 Sam. 12.7. see there how Nathan the Prophet sets his since in order before him, that he might well say, My since is always before me.
'Tis true indeed, a guilty Conscience doth not love to be convinced of Sin, and therefore observe it, whenever the Lord goes about to convince of Sin, the Soul doth endeavour all it can to put off the blow,
It's true indeed, a guilty Conscience does not love to be convinced of since, and Therefore observe it, whenever the Lord Goes about to convince of since, the Soul does endeavour all it can to put off the blow,
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as you shall see now when the Lord came to convince Adam, our first Parents of their Sin, Gen. 3.12, 13. They had transgressed and thereupon hid themselves:
as you shall see now when the Lord Come to convince Adam, our First Parents of their since, Gen. 3.12, 13. They had transgressed and thereupon hid themselves:
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saith Adam, 'Tis true, I have eaten of the Tree, but it was by instigation of my Wife, The Woman which thou gavest me, she gave me of the •ree, and I did eat;
Says Adam, It's true, I have eaten of the Tree, but it was by instigation of my Wife, The Woman which thou Gavest me, she gave me of the •ree, and I did eat;
he will plead, Not guilty; and justify himself, either by denying or mincing of it, or one thing or other, till the Evidence come clear against him; then his mouth is stopt; then he is convinced:
he will plead, Not guilty; and justify himself, either by denying or mincing of it, or one thing or other, till the Evidence come clear against him; then his Mouth is stopped; then he is convinced:
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and so set before it, as the mouth is stopped, and silenced, that it cannot plead Not guilty: But, where there is a true Conviction of Sin, the heart is affected with it, and afflicted for it.
and so Set before it, as the Mouth is stopped, and silenced, that it cannot plead Not guilty: But, where there is a true Conviction of since, the heart is affected with it, and afflicted for it.
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He even trembles to think he should be guilty of such a sin; as I remember, 'tis said concerning the Jaylor, Acts 16.26. He came in trembling before Paul and Silas;
He even trembles to think he should be guilty of such a since; as I Remember, it's said Concerning the Jailor, Acts 16.26. He Come in trembling before Paul and Silas;
and he saw himself in a damned condition, and now, saith he, Sirs, What shall I do to be saved? he came in trembling before Paul and Silas, saying, What shall I do? And sometimes 'tis expressed by shame and blushing;
and he saw himself in a damned condition, and now, Says he, Sirs, What shall I do to be saved? he Come in trembling before Paul and Silas, saying, What shall I do? And sometime it's expressed by shame and blushing;
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the Soul is even ashamed and confounded, when sin is set home, as you know it was the speech of Ephraim, Jer. 31.18, 19. He was ashamed and confounded for his rebellion, he was so like a Heifer, unaccustomed to the Yoke:
the Soul is even ashamed and confounded, when since is Set home, as you know it was the speech of Ephraim, Jer. 31.18, 19. He was ashamed and confounded for his rebellion, he was so like a Heifer, unaccustomed to the Yoke:
as when Paul had convinced the Corinthians of their sin in suffering the incestuous person amongst them, without bearing testimony against him, 2 Cor. 7.11.
as when Paul had convinced the Corinthians of their since in suffering the incestuous person among them, without bearing testimony against him, 2 Cor. 7.11.
and there is a necessity of that, as you wil• hear by and by, now others that have lived in scandalous sins, notorious gross sins, in lewdness and wickedness, in opposing and pers•cuting the Saints,
and there is a necessity of that, as you wil• hear by and by, now Others that have lived in scandalous Sins, notorious gross Sins, in Lewdness and wickedness, in opposing and pers•cuting the Saints,
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and the people of God, and the like, their Convictions ordinarily are more great, as in the case of Paul, Paul that was a Persecutor, his Convictions were such, that it made the Country to ring:
and the people of God, and the like, their Convictions ordinarily Are more great, as in the case of Paul, Paul that was a Persecutor, his Convictions were such, that it made the Country to ring:
When God came to convert Paul, he first convinced him of his sin, Saul, Saul, Why persecutest thou me? saith he, Who art thou Lord? he answered, I am Jesus, whom thou persecutest;
When God Come to convert Paul, he First convinced him of his since, Saul, Saul, Why Persecutest thou me? Says he, Who art thou Lord? he answered, I am jesus, whom thou Persecutest;
and humbled for it as it ought to be? Because now here is the stumbling stone that some weak and tender hearts are ready to lay before their own faces;
and humbled for it as it ought to be? Because now Here is the stumbling stone that Some weak and tender hearts Are ready to lay before their own faces;
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I have not been so convinced, and so humbled as others have been, and therefore I question whether I have been truly convinced or humbled for Sin or no,
I have not been so convinced, and so humbled as Others have been, and Therefore I question whither I have been truly convinced or humbled for since or no,
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The Truth is, It is not possible to determine a particular degree of convincing of Sin for every particular person, and therefore I shall give you this as a Rule to know when your convincing of Sin is sufficient;
The Truth is, It is not possible to determine a particular degree of convincing of since for every particular person, and Therefore I shall give you this as a Rule to know when your convincing of since is sufficient;
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now I cannot help my self, I cannot save my self, by all that ever I can do, What shall I do? as they in the Acts, Chap. 2. Sirs, What shall we do to be saved? They were at their wits end, they saw nothing that they could do, could save their Souls.
now I cannot help my self, I cannot save my self, by all that ever I can do, What shall I do? as they in the Acts, Chap. 2. Sirs, What shall we do to be saved? They were At their wits end, they saw nothing that they could do, could save their Souls.
And again, (not to multiply things of this nature) If this work of convincing of sin be not necessary, To what end else serves the Law? Saith the Apostle, Rom. 7.7. What shall we say then? Is the Law sin? God forbid:
And again, (not to multiply things of this nature) If this work of convincing of since be not necessary, To what end Else serves the Law? Says the Apostle, Rom. 7.7. What shall we say then? Is the Law since? God forbid:
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The great Question is, Ʋpon what account, or in what regard is Convincing of sin necessary in order to Salvation? This is a great Question, Ʋpon what account is the conviction of sin necessary, in order to the conversion and salvation of a sinner? Answer.
The great Question is, Ʋpon what account, or in what regard is Convincing of since necessary in order to Salvation? This is a great Question, Ʋpon what account is the conviction of since necessary, in order to the conversion and salvation of a sinner? Answer.
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Now a Soul that is not convinced of sin, will hardly ever come to Christ, he will make any shift in the world before he will come to Christ, Luke 8.43.44. It is said of the Woman that had the Issue of Blood, At last she came to Christ;
Now a Soul that is not convinced of since, will hardly ever come to christ, he will make any shift in the world before he will come to christ, Lycia 8.43.44. It is said of the Woman that had the Issue of Blood, At last she Come to christ;
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this is the course of sinners, until they be convinced of the necessity they will not come, John 5.40. Saith Christ, Ye will not come to me, that ye might have Life.
this is the course of Sinners, until they be convinced of the necessity they will not come, John 5.40. Says christ, You will not come to me, that you might have Life.
Now mark, What do they account of Christ's freedom, or directions to come to him, to be made free? Verse 33. Say they, We are Abrahams Seed, and were never in Bondage to any man, we are free enough;
Now mark, What do they account of Christ's freedom, or directions to come to him, to be made free? Verse 33. Say they, We Are Abrahams Seed, and were never in Bondage to any man, we Are free enough;
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The soul that is not convinced of sin, cares not for Christs tenders and offers of Grace, John 9.39, 40. Christ is there directing the Jews to come to him to have their blind eyes opened, they were spiritually blind,
The soul that is not convinced of since, Cares not for Christ tenders and offers of Grace, John 9.39, 40. christ is there directing the jews to come to him to have their blind eyes opened, they were spiritually blind,
Well, those Jews they were not convinced of their spiritual blindness, and therefore they make a tush at it, What? Dost thou come to cure our blindness? to make us see? Are we blind also (say they), they scorned his words;
Well, those jews they were not convinced of their spiritual blindness, and Therefore they make a tush At it, What? Dost thou come to cure our blindness? to make us see? are we blind also (say they), they scorned his words;
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namely, first to convince them of their sinful estate, Rev. 3.17, 18, 19, 20. Christ doth counsel them there to come to him for Eye-salve, that they might See,
namely, First to convince them of their sinful estate, Rev. 3.17, 18, 19, 20. christ does counsel them there to come to him for Eyesalve, that they might See,
2. Because, Ʋnless a Soul be convinced of sin, Christ is not willing to come to that Soul, to save that Soul. I say, Christ is not willing to save a soul that is not convinced of Sin,
2. Because, Ʋnless a Soul be convinced of since, christ is not willing to come to that Soul, to save that Soul. I say, christ is not willing to save a soul that is not convinced of since,
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and therefore saith Christ (mark I pray) The Whole need not the Physitian, but those that are sick. Mat. 9.12. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance:
and Therefore Says christ (mark I pray) The whole need not the physician, but those that Are sick. Mathew 9.12. I Come not to call the righteous, but Sinners to Repentance:
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Christ came not to call them that are no sinners to repentance, And who are these? Are not all sinners? Is not every one a sinner? There is not a Just man upon the Earth, that liveth and sinneth not;
christ Come not to call them that Are no Sinners to Repentance, And who Are these? are not all Sinners? Is not every one a sinner? There is not a Just man upon the Earth, that lives and Sinneth not;
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Is not every sinner a lost Creature? a dead Creature? What, doth Christ come to seek and to save every sinner in the World? No, saith he, I am come to seek and to save them that are lost, who are they that are lost? 'tis true, all sinners are lost in respect of their state and Condition,
Is not every sinner a lost Creature? a dead Creature? What, does christ come to seek and to save every sinner in the World? No, Says he, I am come to seek and to save them that Are lost, who Are they that Are lost? it's true, all Sinners Are lost in respect of their state and Condition,
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Now if a man or woman be not lost, Christ will not come to seek & to save them That are lost, that is, those that are convinced of their being in a lost Estate.
Now if a man or woman be not lost, christ will not come to seek & to save them That Are lost, that is, those that Are convinced of their being in a lost Estate.
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And that is the second Reason or Ground why convincing of sin is necessary in order to Salvation, Christ else will hardly come to seek and to save such.
And that is the second Reason or Ground why convincing of since is necessary in order to Salvation, christ Else will hardly come to seek and to save such.
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if Christ should come to save it, it will not be willing to accept of Christ, and receive Christ and Salvation by Christ, he will not be willing withall;
if christ should come to save it, it will not be willing to accept of christ, and receive christ and Salvation by christ, he will not be willing withal;
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I could give you a sad story of this, but that I would not take up time that way now, you know how it was with Balaam, when Balak sent to him to curse Israel; Balaam met with a message from God to the contrary, Do not go with him, saith he, for it will cost you your life, when the Messenger came;
I could give you a sad story of this, but that I would not take up time that Way now, you know how it was with balaam, when Balak sent to him to curse Israel; balaam met with a message from God to the contrary, Do not go with him, Says he, for it will cost you your life, when the Messenger Come;
but when that fear or fright is over, as long as the affections hold, and were never disingaged and broken off from sin, the sinner will return and be as eager and as violent upon his sins as before;
but when that Fear or fright is over, as long as the affections hold, and were never disengaged and broken off from since, the sinner will return and be as eager and as violent upon his Sins as before;
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and now, What have I to do any more with Idols? This is the fourth Argument, whereby it doth appear, that this work of Convincing of sin is necessary in order to Conversion, and Salvation.
and now, What have I to do any more with Idols? This is the fourth Argument, whereby it does appear, that this work of Convincing of since is necessary in order to Conversion, and Salvation.
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5. Convincing of Sin is necessary in order to Salvation, Because unless a Soul be really convinced of sin that Soul can never love Jesus Christ, never prize Jesus Christ:
5. Convincing of since is necessary in order to Salvation, Because unless a Soul be really convinced of since that Soul can never love jesus christ, never prize jesus christ:
O, when a Soul comes to be sensible what a lost creature it is, how undone it is in it self, it will think how much it is engaged, and beholden to Christ!
O, when a Soul comes to be sensible what a lost creature it is, how undone it is in it self, it will think how much it is engaged, and beholden to christ!
and what is the reason that Jesus Christ is more precious to our Souls? and that the Soul can love the Lord Jesus Christ no more? O! here is one great reason, possibly the Soul was never really and truly convinced of Sin, the more really the Soul hath been convinced of Sin, the more dear and precious will Jesus Christ be to that Soul. 6. And lastly.
and what is the reason that jesus christ is more precious to our Souls? and that the Soul can love the Lord jesus christ no more? OH! Here is one great reason, possibly the Soul was never really and truly convinced of since, the more really the Soul hath been convinced of since, the more dear and precious will jesus christ be to that Soul. 6. And lastly.
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Because, else if a Soul be n t really convinced of sin, that Soul notwithstanding all his Profession, will be very unstable in its Faith and Comforts:
Because, Else if a Soul be n tO really convinced of since, that Soul notwithstanding all his Profession, will be very unstable in its Faith and Comforts:
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and you see the danger of that house that is built upon the Sands, that hath a shallow slight foundation, it is in danger to tumble, especially when storms come,
and you see the danger of that house that is built upon the Sands, that hath a shallow slight Foundation, it is in danger to tumble, especially when storms come,
and great Winds blow, as Christ speaks, Mat. 7. to our present purpose, saith he, He that heareth my Words and doth them not, I will liken him to a Builder that built his house upon the Sands:
and great Winds blow, as christ speaks, Mathew 7. to our present purpose, Says he, He that hears my Words and does them not, I will liken him to a Builder that built his house upon the Sands:
Truly, so a Soul that hath no sure Foundation, that is, that was never really convinced of sin, of his need of Christ, that Soul will be like a house without a Foundation, it will meet with temptations, storms and tempests to try what ground it stands on;
Truly, so a Soul that hath no sure Foundation, that is, that was never really convinced of since, of his need of christ, that Soul will be like a house without a Foundation, it will meet with temptations, storms and tempests to try what ground it Stands on;
I remember a speech of a holy eminent Servant of Christ, to set out the necessity of Conviction of sin, saith he, The less Fine a man pays for his house,
I Remember a speech of a holy eminent Servant of christ, to Set out the necessity of Conviction of since, Says he, The less Fine a man pays for his house,
He meant thus, the less Conviction a man hath of sin at first, that is the Fine, the less his Fine is, the more Rent he must pay afterward, his meaning was this;
He meant thus, the less Conviction a man hath of since At First, that is the Fine, the less his Fine is, the more Rend he must pay afterwards, his meaning was this;
And therefore you see now, upon all these accounts, That Conviction of sin is very necessary for sinners, in order to their Conversion and Salvation.
And Therefore you see now, upon all these accounts, That Conviction of since is very necessary for Sinners, in order to their Conversion and Salvation.
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So now, I have finished the second Thing propounded, I should now have come to the third Thing, to shew you, That convincing of sin, is the Work of the Spirit of God.
So now, I have finished the second Thing propounded, I should now have come to the third Thing, to show you, That convincing of since, is the Work of the Spirit of God.
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and he tels them, That he would send the Comforter to them, and he tells them what the Comforter should do, he should assist them in their Ministry, towards the conversion and salvation of Souls;
and he tells them, That he would send the Comforter to them, and he tells them what the Comforter should do, he should assist them in their Ministry, towards the conversion and salvation of Souls;
and the first thing he shall do, he shall convince the World of Sin, and then of Righteousness, and then of Judgement; but this is his first work, to convince the world of Sin.
and the First thing he shall do, he shall convince the World of since, and then of Righteousness, and then of Judgement; but this is his First work, to convince the world of Sin.
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You heard the necessity of it in five or six things, upon which account it was necessary in order to salvation, to be convinced of Sin. Well, there are two things yet remain to be spoken to for the opening of this Point.
You herd the necessity of it in five or six things, upon which account it was necessary in order to salvation, to be convinced of Sin. Well, there Are two things yet remain to be spoken to for the opening of this Point.
3. Well then, we are to fall upon the third to make it evident to you, that the work of convincing of Sin, is the proper work of the Spirit of God.
3. Well then, we Are to fallen upon the third to make it evident to you, that the work of convincing of since, is the proper work of the Spirit of God.
1. It appears from the opposition that is in every carnal heart to be convinced of Sin. There is a desperate opposition in our hearts naturally, we are utterly averse and unwilling to be convinced of Sin: We are loth to come to the Light as Christ tells us, John 3.20. Every one that doth evil hateth the Light, neither cometh to the Light least his deeds should be reproved, lest he should be convinced;
1. It appears from the opposition that is in every carnal heart to be convinced of Sin. There is a desperate opposition in our hearts naturally, we Are utterly averse and unwilling to be convinced of since: We Are loath to come to the Light as christ tells us, John 3.20. Every one that does evil hates the Light, neither comes to the Light lest his Deeds should be reproved, lest he should be convinced;
and do you think that any one is ready to yield to the sentence of its own condemnation? Now if a soul yield to the conviction of sin, he yields to the sentence of condemnation, For the soul that sinneth, shall dye:
and do you think that any one is ready to yield to the sentence of its own condemnation? Now if a soul yield to the conviction of since, he yields to the sentence of condemnation, For the soul that Sinneth, shall die:
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And do you think the soul will yield to the sentence of Condemnation passed against it self? You see sometimes a Malefactor at the Bar, Is he willing, think you, to be convinced of his crime which he is accused of? No, he will stand out against it and deny it as long as he can,
And do you think the soul will yield to the sentence of Condemnation passed against it self? You see sometime a Malefactor At the Bar, Is he willing, think you, to be convinced of his crime which he is accused of? No, he will stand out against it and deny it as long as he can,
and this is the guise of our hearts naturally, not to yield to conviction, but we will hold out against it as long as ever we can, let any man come to us to convince us,
and this is the guise of our hearts naturally, not to yield to conviction, but we will hold out against it as long as ever we can, let any man come to us to convince us,
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Just, as (I told you, before) it was with Saul, 1 Sam. 15. When Saul had disobeyed the Commandment of the Lord in going against Amalek, God gave him a severe charge to cut off all, Men, Women, Children and Cattel;
Just, as (I told you, before) it was with Saul, 1 Sam. 15. When Saul had disobeyed the Commandment of the Lord in going against Amalek, God gave him a severe charge to Cut off all, Men, Women, Children and Cattle;
Well, Samuel comes to him afterward, and Saul he comes boasting, saith he, Come thou blessed of the Lord, I have fulfilled the Commandment of the Lord:
Well, Samuel comes to him afterwards, and Saul he comes boasting, Says he, Come thou blessed of the Lord, I have fulfilled the Commandment of the Lord:
Thus it is, we are naturally averse to yield to the convictions of Sin. I pray, mind what I say, take a notorious Sinner, one that is commonly known to be guilty of gross sins, suppose drunkenness, or uncleanness.
Thus it is, we Are naturally averse to yield to the convictions of Sin. I pray, mind what I say, take a notorious Sinner, one that is commonly known to be guilty of gross Sins, suppose Drunkenness, or uncleanness.
Come to this man and tell him, The Word of the Lord saith expresly, That no unrighteous person, that no unclean person, no drunkard shall enter into the Kingdom of God.
Come to this man and tell him, The Word of the Lord Says expressly, That no unrighteous person, that no unclean person, no drunkard shall enter into the Kingdom of God.
Therefore I say, from that natural opposition that is in all our hearts against this work of Conviction, it is therefore required that the power of the Spirit be put forth upon the Soul, so Christ promiseth here;
Therefore I say, from that natural opposition that is in all our hearts against this work of Conviction, it is Therefore required that the power of the Spirit be put forth upon the Soul, so christ promises Here;
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but Satan also, the Devil, he will help the Soul to hold out against the Conviction of sin as long as he can, he will keep the Soul from yielding to it,
but Satan also, the devil, he will help the Soul to hold out against the Conviction of since as long as he can, he will keep the Soul from yielding to it,
for the Devil knows this, that when once a Soul is convinced of sin by the Spirit of God, he is in danger to lose that Soul, he is in danger that that Soul will make an escape;
for the devil knows this, that when once a Soul is convinced of since by the Spirit of God, he is in danger to loose that Soul, he is in danger that that Soul will make an escape;
so in this case, if the Devil see a Soul in danger to make an escape he will clap on all the power he can, to keep the Soul from being convinced of Sin;
so in this case, if the devil see a Soul in danger to make an escape he will clap on all the power he can, to keep the Soul from being convinced of since;
or like a Governor of a Town, if the Town be besieged, and he perceive where the Enemy is like to make an Inroad, a Breach, to be sure he will fortify that place;
or like a Governor of a Town, if the Town be besieged, and he perceive where the Enemy is like to make an Inroad, a Breach, to be sure he will fortify that place;
The power of the Spirit comes, and makes conviction to take place on the heart, for the Devil will fortify and strengthen all that ever he can, with reasons;
The power of the Spirit comes, and makes conviction to take place on the heart, for the devil will fortify and strengthen all that ever he can, with Reasons;
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and God will pardon sinners that do repent, and, at what time soever a sinner doth repent — And such kind of things as these are, whereby he strengthens the Soul against yielding to Convictions of sin;
and God will pardon Sinners that do Repent, and, At what time soever a sinner does Repent — And such kind of things as these Are, whereby he strengthens the Soul against yielding to Convictions of since;
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I remember what Job speaks, Cap. 6.4. The Arrows of the Almighty are within me, and the poyson thereof drinketh up my Spirit, the Terrors of God set themselves in array against me. — So Job 13.26. Thou writest bitter things against me, the terrors of the Almighty are upon me.
I Remember what Job speaks, Cap. 6.4. The Arrows of the Almighty Are within me, and the poison thereof Drinketh up my Spirit, the Terrors of God Set themselves in array against me. — So Job 13.26. Thou Writer bitter things against me, the terrors of the Almighty Are upon me.
whether it be from the evil Spirit, or from the holy Spirit of God? This is a Question of very great concernment, I shall therefore desire (through the Lords assistance) to speak something that way,
whither it be from the evil Spirit, or from the holy Spirit of God? This is a Question of very great concernment, I shall Therefore desire (through the lords assistance) to speak something that Way,
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1. The evil Spirit, when he comes and brings sin, and sets it before the soul, commonly, he doth it in a tumultuous way, he doth it in a confused manner, to put the soul into a hurry, that possibly the soul shall be mightily troubled about sin,
1. The evil Spirit, when he comes and brings since, and sets it before the soul, commonly, he does it in a tumultuous Way, he does it in a confused manner, to put the soul into a hurry, that possibly the soul shall be mightily troubled about since,
but go from one to another, and still the Devil keeps the Soul in a hurry and confusion, that one that hears him speak sometimes, cannot tell what to make of his condition.
but go from one to Another, and still the devil keeps the Soul in a hurry and confusion, that one that hears him speak sometime, cannot tell what to make of his condition.
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Now the Devil to help him forward in his despair, at the 18th and 19th Verses, he claps one sin upon him, Because thou obeyedst not the voice of the Lord,
Now the devil to help him forward in his despair, At the 18th and 19th Verses, he claps one since upon him, Because thou obeyedst not the voice of the Lord,
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his heart died in him like a stone, thus the trouble upon his Spirit, being from Satan, it was in a kind of hurry and Confusion, that one could not tell what to make of his condition,
his heart died in him like a stone, thus the trouble upon his Spirit, being from Satan, it was in a kind of hurry and Confusion, that one could not tell what to make of his condition,
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and so you may observe those that have been convinced of their sins, their sins have been set in an orderly way before them, in the 2 Sam. 12.9, 10. When Nathan came to convince David of his sins, he set his sins in order before him,
and so you may observe those that have been convinced of their Sins, their Sins have been Set in an orderly Way before them, in the 2 Sam. 12.9, 10. When Nathan Come to convince David of his Sins, he Set his Sins in order before him,
first one sin, and then another sin, and so you may observe in the Gospel that those that have been convinced of sin, the Spirit hath been an orderly Spirit,
First one since, and then Another since, and so you may observe in the Gospel that those that have been convinced of since, the Spirit hath been an orderly Spirit,
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Well, when he had sinned, the Devils design was now so to set home his sin upon him that he could find no rest day nor night, till such time as he had gone and hanged himself.
Well, when he had sinned, the Devils Design was now so to Set home his since upon him that he could find no rest day nor night, till such time as he had gone and hanged himself.
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and may possibly be brought into a despairing, desponding condition, and may be ready sometimes to make a way it self, to destroy it self, by the Devils setting in with it;
and may possibly be brought into a despairing, desponding condition, and may be ready sometime to make a Way it self, to destroy it self, by the Devils setting in with it;
yet ordinarily the Spirit of God comes and prevents such things, where the conviction begins from the Spirit, the holy Spirit doth prevent such things, the Soul is made to look up to God, as Jonah did, Chap. 2.4. I said, I was cast out of thy sight, the Lord hath rejected me:
yet ordinarily the Spirit of God comes and prevents such things, where the conviction begins from the Spirit, the holy Spirit does prevent such things, the Soul is made to look up to God, as Jonah did, Chap. 2.4. I said, I was cast out of thy sighed, the Lord hath rejected me:
You may observe it, that when ever the Devil doth set home a sin upon the Soul, it is to drive the Soul further off from God. Take an Instance or two;
You may observe it, that when ever the devil does Set home a since upon the Soul, it is to drive the Soul further off from God. Take an Instance or two;
as in the Example of our first Parents, Gen. 3. The Devil had been busie with our first Parents, to bring them into sin, to make them eat of the forbidden fruit;
as in the Exampl of our First Parents, Gen. 3. The devil had been busy with our First Parents, to bring them into since, to make them eat of the forbidden fruit;
and they should be as gods, — Yet when once they had committed the sin, he sets it so home upon them, that they fled from the presence of God, and hid themselves; they durst not appear before God, they went and hid themselves amongst the Trees of the Garden, that God was fain to call after them.
and they should be as God's, — Yet when once they had committed the since, he sets it so home upon them, that they fled from the presence of God, and hid themselves; they durst not appear before God, they went and hid themselves among the Trees of the Garden, that God was fain to call After them.
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But how could that be? Is not God present every where? how could Cain go out from the presence of the Lord? Why, he did not go from the essential presence of God,
But how could that be? Is not God present every where? how could Cain go out from the presence of the Lord? Why, he did not go from the essential presence of God,
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But now you may observe, when the Spirit of God doth convince a soul of sin, the Conviction doth cause a soul to draw near to God in holy duties, in holy Ordinances,
But now you may observe, when the Spirit of God does convince a soul of since, the Conviction does cause a soul to draw near to God in holy duties, in holy Ordinances,
Will the Lord cast off for ever, saith he, Will he be gracious no more? and thus he falls on arguing and pleading, I will remember, saith he, the years of the right hand of the Most High, and so Psal. 88. there you have a sad Psalm, A soul that was mightily oppressed under the burthen of sin,
Will the Lord cast off for ever, Says he, Will he be gracious no more? and thus he falls on arguing and pleading, I will Remember, Says he, the Years of the right hand of the Most High, and so Psalm 88. there you have a sad Psalm, A soul that was mightily oppressed under the burden of since,
4. Commonly, When Sin is set home by the evil Spirit, and a Soul comes to be troubled for sin by the means of the Devil, commonly you will find that that Soul will be ready to rise up against the very Instruments that are the means of his conviction:
4. Commonly, When since is Set home by the evil Spirit, and a Soul comes to be troubled for since by the means of the devil, commonly you will find that that Soul will be ready to rise up against the very Instruments that Are the means of his conviction:
at the 30th verse, Peter is endeavouring to convince the Jews of their sin in murdering of Christ, The God of our Fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew, and hanged on a Tree;
At the 30th verse, Peter is endeavouring to convince the jews of their since in murdering of christ, The God of our Father's raised up jesus, whom you slew, and hanged on a Tree;
and mark, verse 33. What was the event of it? How did this work upon their hearts? Their hearts did rise up with indignation against Peter, and the rest of the Disciples, that went about to convince them of their sin.
and mark, verse 33. What was the event of it? How did this work upon their hearts? Their hearts did rise up with Indignation against Peter, and the rest of the Disciples, that went about to convince them of their since.
So far were they from falling down, and yielding to the Conviction, that their Spirits do rise up with indignation against the instrument that went about to convince them of their sin.
So Far were they from falling down, and yielding to the Conviction, that their Spirits do rise up with Indignation against the Instrument that went about to convince them of their since.
and how did his heart rise up in indignation against Elijah; and when he met with him, he gave him such a gratulation as this, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? and, Art thou he that troublest Israel? He could not endure to bear the Prophet Elijah, because he troubled his Spirit by convincing him of sin;
and how did his heart rise up in Indignation against Elijah; and when he met with him, he gave him such a gratulation as this, Hast thou found me, Oh mine enemy? and, Art thou he that troublest Israel? He could not endure to bear the Prophet Elijah, Because he troubled his Spirit by convincing him of since;
well, when they there were in an exigency and strait, King Ahab, and King Jehoshaphat was to go together to Battel to Ramoth Gilead, ver. 4. and 5. and Jehoshaphat would have the Prophets called together, that they might advise and consult with them,
well, when they there were in an exigency and strait, King Ahab, and King Jehoshaphat was to go together to Battle to Ramoth Gilead, ver. 4. and 5. and Jehoshaphat would have the prophets called together, that they might Advice and consult with them,
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that we might enquire of him? Yes, saith Ahab, there is one Micaiah, but I hate him, why? saith he, He never spake concerning me ▪ He was always grating upon his Sins, to convince him of his sins,
that we might inquire of him? Yes, Says Ahab, there is one Micaiah, but I hate him, why? Says he, He never spoke Concerning me ▪ He was always grating upon his Sins, to convince him of his Sins,
this is the guise of the Soul, that is not convinced by the Spirit of God, the heart will rise up against the Instrument and Means that endeavor to convince them of sin.
this is the guise of the Soul, that is not convinced by the Spirit of God, the heart will rise up against the Instrument and Means that endeavour to convince them of since.
the Soul will be ready to close with the very Instrument and Means that doth convince him of sin, it will embrace and love the instrument, you may see it, Acts 2. When Peter and John and the Apostles dealt plainly with the people, at the 22 verse, say they, Ye men of Israel hear these Words.
the Soul will be ready to close with the very Instrument and Means that does convince him of since, it will embrace and love the Instrument, you may see it, Acts 2. When Peter and John and the Apostles dealt plainly with the people, At the 22 verse, say they, You men of Israel hear these Words.
There was plain dealing, and so afterwards, and so afterwards, he tells them again, verse 36. Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified both Lord and Christ.
There was plain dealing, and so afterwards, and so afterwards, he tells them again, verse 36. Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same jesus, whom you have Crucified both Lord and christ.
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they will look upon them in another manner, and give them other manner of Appellations and Greetings, Men and Brethren. And truly Brethren, this is a good sign that the Holy Ghost hath been at work upon the heart, in a way of conviction,
they will look upon them in Another manner, and give them other manner of Appellations and Greetings, Men and Brothers. And truly Brothers, this is a good Signen that the Holy Ghost hath been At work upon the heart, in a Way of conviction,
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5. When Trouble for sin doth come from the evil Spirit, ordinarily the heart will be ready to murmur against God himself, secretly murmur against God himself,
5. When Trouble for since does come from the evil Spirit, ordinarily the heart will be ready to murmur against God himself, secretly murmur against God himself,
and think that God dealeth very hardly with sinners, and very rigidly to lay such heavy punishments upon sinners for small matters. (as they are ready to think):
and think that God deals very hardly with Sinners, and very rigidly to lay such heavy punishments upon Sinners for small matters. (as they Are ready to think):
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as if God were unrighteous and dealt very rigidly and severely, as Cain, Gen. 4. saith he, My Punishment is greater than I can bear, 'tis too great a punishment. And, I remember, Ezek. 18.25. The Lord complains of the people, that they were ready to murmur against him, as if his ways were not equal.
as if God were unrighteous and dealt very rigidly and severely, as Cain, Gen. 4. Says he, My Punishment is greater than I can bear, it's too great a punishment. And, I Remember, Ezekiel 18.25. The Lord complains of the people, that they were ready to murmur against him, as if his ways were not equal.
When God comes to lay afflictions upon a soul, and sin is set home by the Devil, they will be ready to blaspheme God, at least secretly in their hearts, that God is a hard God,
When God comes to lay afflictions upon a soul, and since is Set home by the devil, they will be ready to Blaspheme God, At least secretly in their hearts, that God is a hard God,
Whereas now on the other side, when a soul is convinced of sin, by the holy Spirit of God, the Soul is ready to justify God, though he do afflict: As I remember, Ezra 9.14. saith Ezra there, And whatever is come upon us for our evil Deeds, our God hath punished us less than our iniquities have deserved.
Whereas now on the other side, when a soul is convinced of since, by the holy Spirit of God, the Soul is ready to justify God, though he do afflict: As I Remember, Ezra 9.14. Says Ezra there, And whatever is come upon us for our evil deeds, our God hath punished us less than our iniquities have deserved.
God might have laid much more upon us. So Nehem. 9.33. Nehemiah, and the rest there do acknowledge that the Lord was righteous in all that was come upon them.
God might have laid much more upon us. So Nehemiah 9.33. Nehemiah, and the rest there do acknowledge that the Lord was righteous in all that was come upon them.
So I remember David, when God had convinced him of his sin of Murder and Adultery, Psal. 51. he makes that as his penitential Psalm, and saith he, Verse 4. That thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and clear when thou judgest.
So I Remember David, when God had convinced him of his since of Murder and Adultery, Psalm 51. he makes that as his penitential Psalm, and Says he, Verse 4. That thou Mightest be justified when thou Speakest, and clear when thou Judges.
possibly such a Soul may be under restraint for a time from his sin, or possibly he will never venture upon that sin again that his Soul hath been troubled about,
possibly such a Soul may be under restraint for a time from his since, or possibly he will never venture upon that since again that his Soul hath been troubled about,
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But it is likely, if he had lived an hundred years after, he would never have done the like crime again, he would never have betrayed his Master again;
But it is likely, if he had lived an hundred Years After, he would never have done the like crime again, he would never have betrayed his Master again;
but yet he was not taken off from sin as sin; (if a Soul be taken off from sin a• sin, he will be cut off from all sin) for you see he fell upon self murder for all that,
but yet he was not taken off from since as since; (if a Soul be taken off from since a• since, he will be Cut off from all since) for you see he fell upon self murder for all that,
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Whereas now a soul that is convinced by the Spirit of God, it doth cut him off from all sin, that now a Soul doth loath and hate every sin that he knows to be sin, he will not meddle with it;
Whereas now a soul that is convinced by the Spirit of God, it does Cut him off from all since, that now a Soul does loath and hate every since that he knows to be since, he will not meddle with it;
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if Satan do not prevail upon the soul to drive it to dispair, the wound will be healed by some means or other that is not the right way and means, possibly sometimes it wears away by length of time, it vanisheth and wears off by length of time, by degrees;
if Satan do not prevail upon the soul to drive it to despair, the wound will be healed by Some means or other that is not the right Way and means, possibly sometime it wears away by length of time, it Vanishes and wears off by length of time, by Degrees;
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Ahab was convinced of the danger he was in by the Prophet, 1 Kings 21. The Prophet comes to him and threatens him from the Lord, that the Judgments of God should fall upon him and his posterity Verse 21. That he would cut off all the Posterity of Ahab, every one that pisseth against the wall.
Ahab was convinced of the danger he was in by the Prophet, 1 Kings 21. The Prophet comes to him and threatens him from the Lord, that the Judgments of God should fallen upon him and his posterity Verse 21. That he would Cut off all the Posterity of Ahab, every one that pisseth against the wall.
sometimes trouble about sin may wear away, it may be diverted by the multiplicity of worldly business, he may thrust himself over head and years in the business of the world,
sometime trouble about since may wear away, it may be diverted by the Multiplicity of worldly business, he may thrust himself over head and Years in the business of the world,
just as it was with Saul: We read of Saul when the evil Spirit was upon him, he would call for one to play upon an Instrument of Musick to drive away the evil spirit;
just as it was with Saul: We read of Saul when the evil Spirit was upon him, he would call for one to play upon an Instrument of Music to drive away the evil Spirit;
and thereupon he goes to hear John preach, and 'tis said, he reformed many things; he set upon a work of reformation, Mark 6.12. He heard John Baptist gladly, and did many things, &c. And there was an end of his trouble.
and thereupon he Goes to hear John preach, and it's said, he reformed many things; he Set upon a work of Reformation, Mark 6.12. He herd John Baptist gladly, and did many things, etc. And there was an end of his trouble.
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Now I say, this is that I bring it for, to shew you that trouble about sin, that comes from the evil spirit, commonly it is healed and cured by such means,
Now I say, this is that I bring it for, to show you that trouble about since, that comes from the evil Spirit, commonly it is healed and cured by such means,
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and I was set to do such a Pennance, and my trouble still continued, till such time as I read in the new Testament, 1 Tim. 1.15. That Jesus Christ came into the World to save sinners ▪ whereof I am chief;
and I was Set to do such a Penance, and my trouble still continued, till such time as I read in the new Testament, 1 Tim. 1.15. That jesus christ Come into the World to save Sinners ▪ whereof I am chief;
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So now God comes in the new Creation, when he is about the great Work of the new Creation upon the Soul, the first thing God works in the soul is to create Light, Light whereby the soul may come to see and discern what is in himself, he comes to see and discern sin, saith the Apostle, 2 Cor. 4.6. God, that commanded Light to shine out of Darkness, hath shined into our hearts;
So now God comes in the new Creation, when he is about the great Work of the new Creation upon the Soul, the First thing God works in the soul is to create Light, Light whereby the soul may come to see and discern what is in himself, he comes to see and discern since, Says the Apostle, 2 Cor. 4.6. God, that commanded Light to shine out of Darkness, hath shined into our hearts;
the soul was in darkness before, and saw no great evil in sin, but now there is a light brought in, whereby the soul is made to see and discern sin,
the soul was in darkness before, and saw no great evil in since, but now there is a Light brought in, whereby the soul is made to see and discern since,
the Gospel, and the glorious Grace that is held forth in the Gospel, is a very slighty thing to a carnal heart, they make a light matter of it, they do even mock at it,
the Gospel, and the glorious Grace that is held forth in the Gospel, is a very slighty thing to a carnal heart, they make a Light matter of it, they do even mock At it,
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So sometimes, some of your learned Doctors have counted the preaching of the Gospel but prating and babling, so v. 22. When they heard 〈 … 〉 the resurrection of the dead, some mocked —.
So sometime, Some of your learned Doctors have counted the preaching of the Gospel but prating and babbling, so v. 22. When they herd 〈 … 〉 the resurrection of the dead, Some mocked —.
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but now, when a soul comes to be convinced of sin, then it will be ready to attend the Gospel, the soul will then be ready to hear what God speaks in the Gospel.
but now, when a soul comes to be convinced of since, then it will be ready to attend the Gospel, the soul will then be ready to hear what God speaks in the Gospel.
3. And lastly, The Spirit doth first convince the soul of sin, in order to Conversion and Salvation, Because till such time as a Soul be convinced of sin, the Soul is not fit to be married to Christ;
3. And lastly, The Spirit does First convince the soul of since, in order to Conversion and Salvation, Because till such time as a Soul be convinced of since, the Soul is not fit to be married to christ;
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And at the 4 v. he comes to make Application, Wherefore, my Brethren, ye also are become dead to the Law by the body of Christ, that ye should be married to another,
And At the 4 v. he comes to make Application, Wherefore, my Brothers, you also Are become dead to the Law by the body of christ, that you should be married to Another,
and set it home upon you? hath the Spirit of the Lord so set home sin upon you, that you have not been able to make any evasion? for that (as you heard) is the nature of true Conviction;
and Set it home upon you? hath the Spirit of the Lord so Set home since upon you, that you have not been able to make any evasion? for that (as you herd) is the nature of true Conviction;
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and afflicted for it, that you are made to humble your selves before the Lord under the sense of sin? Well, have your souls ever been thus convinced of sin or no? if not,
and afflicted for it, that you Are made to humble your selves before the Lord under the sense of since? Well, have your Souls ever been thus convinced of since or no? if not,
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But I pray consider, was this Conviction from the holy Spirit of God? you have heard there may be a trouble for sin, that may come from the evil spirit.
But I pray Consider, was this Conviction from the holy Spirit of God? you have herd there may be a trouble for since, that may come from the evil Spirit.
For that, you may consider those seven things, that were laid down to discover when sin is set home by the holy Spirit of God, you may consider of them at your leisure,
For that, you may Consider those seven things, that were laid down to discover when since is Set home by the holy Spirit of God, you may Consider of them At your leisure,
for it is that that doth concern our everlasting state, our eternal Salvation, for if the first step be not set toward our conversion, then we cannot expect that the other steps are set,
for it is that that does concern our everlasting state, our Eternal Salvation, for if the First step be not Set towards our conversion, then we cannot expect that the other steps Are Set,
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how was your Conviction healed? how was your trouble taken off? Consider of it between the Lord and your own Souls, you were troubled for your sins once,
how was your Conviction healed? how was your trouble taken off? Consider of it between the Lord and your own Souls, you were troubled for your Sins once,
but wears away by degrees insensibly? Was it so with you? or was your trouble taken off by making restitution, giving of satisfaction where you have wronged? or was it by reformation and performance of duties,
but wears away by Degrees insensibly? Was it so with you? or was your trouble taken off by making restitution, giving of satisfaction where you have wronged? or was it by Reformation and performance of duties,
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and so obtained the life by your own hands (as the Prophets expression is) or was it by making application of the Righteousness of Jesus Christ to your Souls, in a way of faith and believing? Were you brought to that? Truly,
and so obtained the life by your own hands (as the prophets expression is) or was it by making application of the Righteousness of jesus christ to your Souls, in a Way of faith and believing? Were you brought to that? Truly,
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and truly, if so be the holy Spirit have convinced you of Sin, I am apt to think, that the Spirit will never leave till it hath made thorow Work; saith the Apostle, Philip. 1.6. We are confident of this very thing, that he that hath begun a good Work in you, will certainly finish it to the Day of Christ.
and truly, if so be the holy Spirit have convinced you of since, I am apt to think, that the Spirit will never leave till it hath made thorough Work; Says the Apostle, Philip. 1.6. We Are confident of this very thing, that he that hath begun a good Work in you, will Certainly finish it to the Day of christ.
Therefore you should do, even as old Eli advised young Samuel, when the Lord began to call him, saith Eli, When you hear the Voice again, say, speak Lord,
Therefore you should do, even as old Eli advised young Samuel, when the Lord began to call him, Says Eli, When you hear the Voice again, say, speak Lord,
So I say to you, doth any word come to your Hearts, and speak to your Consciences, in a way of Conviction of sin, do not drive it away, do not quench it,
So I say to you, does any word come to your Hearts, and speak to your Consciences, in a Way of Conviction of since, do not drive it away, do not quench it,
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Now this I have spoken to at large before, but now to come to the second Note or Point, which doth plainly lye before us, which I shall desire to speak something to at present, and that is this. Doctrine.
Now this I have spoken to At large before, but now to come to the second Note or Point, which does plainly lie before us, which I shall desire to speak something to At present, and that is this. Doctrine.
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That the great and special Sin that the Spirit of God doth usually convince People of in order to their Conversion, is their Ʋnbelief, not believing on Christ.
That the great and special since that the Spirit of God does usually convince People of in order to their Conversion, is their Ʋnbelief, not believing on christ.
But he shall convince the World of sin, because they believe not on me. And this you shall find in part verified presently after Christs Ascension into Heaven.
But he shall convince the World of since, Because they believe not on me. And this you shall find in part verified presently After Christ Ascension into Heaven.
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In a few dayes after Christs Ascension into Heaven, he sent the Holy Ghost, Acts 2. The Holy Ghost was poured down abundantly upon the Disciples when they were met together, thereupon Peter preached a sermon to the People that came wondring about him,
In a few days After Christ Ascension into Heaven, he sent the Holy Ghost, Acts 2. The Holy Ghost was poured down abundantly upon the Disciples when they were met together, thereupon Peter preached a sermon to the People that Come wondering about him,
and when they heard this, then by the power of the Spirit, that went along with Peter 's Sermon, 'tis said, they were pricked at the heart and cryed out, Men and brethren, what shall we do? They saw now a need of Christ,
and when they herd this, then by the power of the Spirit, that went along with Peter is Sermon, it's said, they were pricked At the heart and cried out, Men and brothers, what shall we do? They saw now a need of christ,
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and though Heathens and Pagans shall be condemned and damned in their unbelief, yet not for their not believing on Christ. Saith Christ, John 15.22. If I had not come and spoken to them, they had not had sin, that is, they had not had the sin of Unbelief, they had not been guilty of that sin;
and though heathens and Pagans shall be condemned and damned in their unbelief, yet not for their not believing on christ. Says christ, John 15.22. If I had not come and spoken to them, they had not had since, that is, they had not had the since of Unbelief, they had not been guilty of that since;
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They shall not be judged and condemned by the written Law, but they shall be judged and condemned by the Law that is written in their hearts and consciences.
They shall not be judged and condemned by the written Law, but they shall be judged and condemned by the Law that is written in their hearts and Consciences.
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So now here, those that never had the Gospel preached to them, as a great many Nations in the World, Pagans, Heathens, and Infidels, and Indians, they never had the Gospel preached to them, Christ was never revealed to them, the Name of Christ never sounded in their ears,
So now Here, those that never had the Gospel preached to them, as a great many nations in the World, Pagans, heathens, and Infidels, and Indians, they never had the Gospel preached to them, christ was never revealed to them, the Name of christ never sounded in their ears,
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But when there is a Positive Unbelief (as they call it) that is, the Unbelief of such as live under the sound of the Gospel, under the hearing of Christ.
But when there is a Positive Unbelief (as they call it) that is, the Unbelief of such as live under the found of the Gospel, under the hearing of christ.
because Adam was in a sinless condition, he had no guilt upon him in his Innocency, it was then inconsistent with Adams state to believe on Christ as a Mediator and Saviour,
Because Adam was in a sinless condition, he had no guilt upon him in his Innocency, it was then inconsistent with Adams state to believe on christ as a Mediator and Saviour,
then it seems Adam had no power to believe on Christ, and if so, then certainly not believing on Christ, is not a transgression of the first Commandment. Answer.
then it seems Adam had no power to believe on christ, and if so, then Certainly not believing on christ, is not a Transgression of the First Commandment. Answer.
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yea, it was inconsistent with the wisdom of God to require Adam to believe on Christ, to command such a duty of Adam; yet notwithstanding, (mark I pray) Adam had a principle,
yea, it was inconsistent with the Wisdom of God to require Adam to believe on christ, to command such a duty of Adam; yet notwithstanding, (mark I pray) Adam had a principle,
yet Adam had this principle, this virtual power put into him with his first Creation, in the image of God, He had this power put into him, that he had a virtual power to obey God in every thing that he should require of him, whatever God should reveal to be his will, he had power to believe it, and yield obedience to it:
yet Adam had this principle, this virtual power put into him with his First Creation, in the image of God, He had this power put into him, that he had a virtual power to obey God in every thing that he should require of him, whatever God should reveal to be his will, he had power to believe it, and yield Obedience to it:
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yet he had a principle, and virtual power to have believed on Christ as a Saviour if God had required it of him, Or else it were not our sin now not to believe on Christ,
yet he had a principle, and virtual power to have believed on christ as a Saviour if God had required it of him, Or Else it were not our since now not to believe on christ,
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yet notwithstanding, It was and is implicitly required, namely thus, It was and is required in the first Commandment, that we should yield obedidience of faith to whatever God should require of us;
yet notwithstanding, It was and is implicitly required, namely thus, It was and is required in the First Commandment, that we should yield Obedience of faith to whatever God should require of us;
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thus, that when ever God should reveal and make Christ known to us, when ever God should command us to believe on Christ, this was required that we are bound by vertue of the first Commandment to believe on Christ,
thus, that when ever God should reveal and make christ known to us, when ever God should command us to believe on christ, this was required that we Are bound by virtue of the First Commandment to believe on christ,
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as to instance, You know Gospel-Worship, or the Worship that God requireth now in the Gospel, it is inconsistent with that Worship that God required in the time of the Law,
as to instance, You know Gospel worship, or the Worship that God requires now in the Gospel, it is inconsistent with that Worship that God required in the time of the Law,
So the fourth Commandment requires that we should keep holy the Sabbath Day, the express letter of the Commandment is to sanctify the seventh day from the Creation;
So the fourth Commandment requires that we should keep holy the Sabbath Day, the express Letter of the Commandment is to sanctify the seventh day from the Creation;
If God do change the seventh day to the first day of the Week, still by vertue of the fourth Commandment, we are bound to sanctify and celebrate the first day of the week for the Sabbath:
If God do change the seventh day to the First day of the Week, still by virtue of the fourth Commandment, we Are bound to sanctify and celebrate the First day of the Week for the Sabbath:
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2. It appears to be a sin, namely because, Not believing on Christ, is a Transgression of the Commandment of the Gospel, Not only a Transgression of the first Table of the Law,
2. It appears to be a since, namely Because, Not believing on christ, is a Transgression of the Commandment of the Gospel, Not only a Transgression of the First Table of the Law,
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and therefore faith is called the Obedience of Faith, Rom. 16.26. But now is it made manifest by the Scriptures of the Prophets, according to the Commandment of the everlasting God made known to all Nations for the Obedience of faith.
and Therefore faith is called the obedience of Faith, Rom. 16.26. But now is it made manifest by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the Commandment of the everlasting God made known to all nations for the obedience of faith.
Where doth the Gospel command our believing on Christ expresly? why every where, to name but a place or two. John 6.29. saith Christ, This is the Work of God that ye believe on him whom he hath sent;
Where does the Gospel command our believing on christ expressly? why every where, to name but a place or two. John 6.29. Says christ, This is the Work of God that you believe on him whom he hath sent;
but this is the Work that God requires and commands, the special work and duty that God requires, that you should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ.
but this is the Work that God requires and commands, the special work and duty that God requires, that you should believe on the name of his Son jesus christ.
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punishment properly is the consequent and effect of sin, where there is no sin, there is no punishment therefore when God takes away the guilt of sin in Justification;
punishment properly is the consequent and Effect of since, where there is no since, there is no punishment Therefore when God Takes away the guilt of since in Justification;
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therefore ye shall not bring this Congregation into the Land which I have given them. Moses pleaded hard with God, that he might go over and see the good Land;
Therefore you shall not bring this Congregation into the Land which I have given them. Moses pleaded hard with God, that he might go over and see the good Land;
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saith the Lord, speak no more of it, I will not hear you in this thing, you shall see it indeed but you shall not enter into it because you did not honour me by believing.
Says the Lord, speak no more of it, I will not hear you in this thing, you shall see it indeed but you shall not enter into it Because you did not honour me by believing.
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So Heb. 3.17, 18, 19. saith the Apostle there, But with whom was he grieved fourty years? was it not with them that had sinned? why? what was their sin? was it not unbelief? and to whom sware he, that they should not enter into his rest;
So Hebrew 3.17, 18, 19. Says the Apostle there, But with whom was he grieved fourty Years? was it not with them that had sinned? why? what was their since? was it not unbelief? and to whom sware he, that they should not enter into his rest;
They shall be punished with everlasting vengeance that do not obey the Gospel. Therefore those things do evidently demonstrate that not believing on Christ is a sin. That is the first: But,
They shall be punished with everlasting vengeance that do not obey the Gospel. Therefore those things do evidently demonstrate that not believing on christ is a since. That is the First: But,
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And methinks, Christ here in the Text expressing and making mention of this one sin, above all other sins that the Spirit shall convince the World of, doth evidence the greatness of this sin;
And methinks, christ Here in the Text expressing and making mention of this one since, above all other Sins that the Spirit shall convince the World of, does evidence the greatness of this since;
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if Christ had not come and preached the Gospel to them, they had not had sin, that is, no guilt at all in comparison of this guilt of not believing on Christ, this is the sin of all sins, this not believing on Christ when he is preached and set forth.
if christ had not come and preached the Gospel to them, they had not had since, that is, no guilt At all in comparison of this guilt of not believing on christ, this is the since of all Sins, this not believing on christ when he is preached and Set forth.
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Now a little to demonstrate this, that if the Lord please by his Spirit to go along and concur with it, we may be convinced of the greatness of this sin,
Now a little to demonstrate this, that if the Lord please by his Spirit to go along and concur with it, we may be convinced of the greatness of this since,
1. It appears from hence that the sin of unbelief is a great sin, namely, From the greatness of the Punishment that God doth inflict upon men for this sin.
1. It appears from hence that the since of unbelief is a great since, namely, From the greatness of the Punishment that God does inflict upon men for this since.
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God is a righteous and just God, and he never punisheth a sin beyond what it deserves, saith the Apostle, Rom. 2.6. He renders to every man according to his works.
God is a righteous and just God, and he never Punisheth a since beyond what it deserves, Says the Apostle, Rom. 2.6. He renders to every man according to his works.
Now he renders to unbelievers (to them that do not yield obedience of faith to the Gospel, that are not brought by the Gospel to believe on Christ) he doth render vengeance with a witness unto them,
Now he renders to unbelievers (to them that do not yield Obedience of faith to the Gospel, that Are not brought by the Gospel to believe on christ) he does render vengeance with a witness unto them,
as the Apostle saith, 2 Thess. 1.8. Christ shall come in flaming fire, Christ will appear all in a light fire, to render vengeance upon them that obey not the Gospel;
as the Apostle Says, 2 Thess 1.8. christ shall come in flaming fire, christ will appear all in a Light fire, to render vengeance upon them that obey not the Gospel;
he doth not say to render vengeance upon them that are adulterous or unclean (though he will render vengeance to them) but here will be the vengeance of all vengeance to them that live under the Gospel,
he does not say to render vengeance upon them that Are adulterous or unclean (though he will render vengeance to them) but Here will be the vengeance of all vengeance to them that live under the Gospel,
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and have been intreated and perswaded to accept of Christ, and do refuse it, he shall come in flaming fire to render vengeance to them. Mat. 11.22.24.
and have been entreated and persuaded to accept of christ, and do refuse it, he shall come in flaming fire to render vengeance to them. Mathew 11.22.24.
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Christ is there upbraiding those places where he had been preaching the Gospel, and they had not received it, Verse 21. Wo unto thee Chorazin, Wo unto thee Bethsaida, Wo unto thee Capernaum, Those were the places that had been lifted up to heaven in regard of the means of Salvation, Christ came himself,
christ is there upbraiding those places where he had been preaching the Gospel, and they had not received it, Verse 21. Woe unto thee Chorazin, Woe unto thee Bethsaida, Woe unto thee Capernaum, Those were the places that had been lifted up to heaven in regard of the means of Salvation, christ Come himself,
and preached the Gospel to them, but now saith Christ, Wo unto you, I tell you, it shal be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of Judgment than for you;
and preached the Gospel to them, but now Says christ, Woe unto you, I tell you, it shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of Judgement than for you;
You know Sodom was given to most desperate and abominable wickedness, the sin of Sodomy had its name from Sodom, and God did visit the sin of Sodom with an exemplary Judgment from Heaven, fire and brimstone from Heaven,
You know Sodom was given to most desperate and abominable wickedness, the since of Sodomy had its name from Sodom, and God did visit the since of Sodom with an exemplary Judgement from Heaven, fire and brimstone from Heaven,
but amongst unbelievers, as if the portion of unbelievers was the greatest portion of wrath of all others, he will appoint him his portion with unbelievers.
but among unbelievers, as if the portion of unbelievers was the greatest portion of wrath of all Others, he will appoint him his portion with unbelievers.
Brethren, from the very vengeance and punishment that God doth visit and punish unbelief withall, we may easily conclude and gather, that unbelief is one of the greatest sins.
Brothers, from the very vengeance and punishment that God does visit and Punish unbelief withal, we may Easily conclude and gather, that unbelief is one of the greatest Sins.
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2. That unbelief is such a great sin (and Oh! that the Lord would open our Eyes, that we may see it and be made sensible of it), it appears, (though people are least sensible of it) Because it is that which doth cast the greatest reproach upon God of all other sin, It casts the greatest reproach upon the God of truth, it strikes at the very Being of God,
2. That unbelief is such a great since (and Oh! that the Lord would open our Eyes, that we may see it and be made sensible of it), it appears, (though people Are least sensible of it) Because it is that which does cast the greatest reproach upon God of all other since, It Cast the greatest reproach upon the God of truth, it strikes At the very Being of God,
for he is a God of Truth, and in comparison of him, all men in the World are liars, Let God be true, and every men a liar, Rom. 3.4. He is so infinitely true, that he is Truth it self;
for he is a God of Truth, and in comparison of him, all men in the World Are liars, Let God be true, and every men a liar, Rom. 3.4. He is so infinitely true, that he is Truth it self;
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this is the great Truth that the Gospel doth hold forth, now such as do not receive this Truth and Testimony, Unbelievers that remain in their unbelief, they go on every day to make God a liar. Question.
this is the great Truth that the Gospel does hold forth, now such as do not receive this Truth and Testimony, Unbelievers that remain in their unbelief, they go on every day to make God a liar. Question.
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How? briefly thus, When a Soul goes on notwithstanding God holds forth this Record, that here is Eternal Life to be had by believing on Christ, this is the great Truth that God doth bear witness to in the Gospel,
How? briefly thus, When a Soul Goes on notwithstanding God holds forth this Record, that Here is Eternal Life to be had by believing on christ, this is the great Truth that God does bear witness to in the Gospel,
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Now one that is known to be a liar, if he should promise a man never so much, he would make no great matter of it, he promiseth to furnish him with mony at his need — but he doth not trust to it, he knows he is a liar,
Now one that is known to be a liar, if he should promise a man never so much, he would make no great matter of it, he promises to furnish him with money At his need — but he does not trust to it, he knows he is a liar,
but we will look for salvation another way, we will shift for our selves as well as we can by our own duties and services, we will find the life in our own hands;
but we will look for salvation Another Way, we will shift for our selves as well as we can by our own duties and services, we will find the life in our own hands;
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would it not make your ears tingle, and your hearts ake, to hear a man go up and down the streets, saying, God is a liar, I will not believe one word that he saith;
would it not make your ears tingle, and your hearts ache, to hear a man go up and down the streets, saying, God is a liar, I will not believe one word that he Says;
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3. Unbelief appears to be a great sin, Because it is that whereby people do despise with the greatest despite the greatest kindness and favour that God can shew to poor creatures;
3. Unbelief appears to be a great since, Because it is that whereby people do despise with the greatest despite the greatest kindness and favour that God can show to poor creatures;
God in the Gospel doth hold forth the greatest kindness, and favour, that can be shown to poor sinners, he offers to them life and salvation, peace, and pardon, and reconciliation.
God in the Gospel does hold forth the greatest kindness, and favour, that can be shown to poor Sinners, he offers to them life and salvation, peace, and pardon, and reconciliation.
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— Now for persons not to regard this, O! it is a despising with the greatest despite, the highest kindness and favour that God can shew to poor sinners.
— Now for Persons not to regard this, OH! it is a despising with the greatest despite, the highest kindness and favour that God can show to poor Sinners.
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1. Consider but the State and Condition of those to whom God doth offer and tender his Grace in the Gospel? What are they to whom God proclaims his Gospel,
1. Consider but the State and Condition of those to whom God does offer and tender his Grace in the Gospel? What Are they to whom God proclaims his Gospel,
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and offers pardon, and reconciliation, and peace, and life, and salvation? Who are they? A company of poor condemned creatures, that are under the sentence of eternal death and condemnation, poor hopeless, and helpless, undone creatures;
and offers pardon, and reconciliation, and peace, and life, and salvation? Who Are they? A company of poor condemned creatures, that Are under the sentence of Eternal death and condemnation, poor hopeless, and helpless, undone creatures;
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Now that God should offer and tender, and shew himself ready to shew kindness unto poor undone creatures, poor condemned creatures, condemned to eternal death,
Now that God should offer and tender, and show himself ready to show kindness unto poor undone creatures, poor condemned creatures, condemned to Eternal death,
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and for such poor creatures to slight this kindness, Is not this a sin and provocation with a witness? Is it not a great kindness for a King to shew such favour to a poor condemned creature, that is ready to the Gallows,
and for such poor creatures to slight this kindness, Is not this a since and provocation with a witness? Is it not a great kindness for a King to show such favour to a poor condemned creature, that is ready to the Gallows,
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Truly Brethren, we are all condemned creatures, sentenced to eternal death, now that God should be pleased to have any intendment of good will and favour towards such as we are, especially if you consider the state of Angels, that fell,
Truly Brothers, we Are all condemned creatures, sentenced to Eternal death, now that God should be pleased to have any intendment of good will and favour towards such as we Are, especially if you Consider the state of Angels, that fell,
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2. Consider how God hath set his infinite Wisdom on work to contrive and find out a way, to manifest his goodness and favour to poor sinners, which all the Angels in Heaven could never have done, that there should be a way found out to save sinners, that have infinitely offended and wronged the justice of God,
2. Consider how God hath Set his infinite Wisdom on work to contrive and find out a Way, to manifest his Goodness and favour to poor Sinners, which all the Angels in Heaven could never have done, that there should be a Way found out to save Sinners, that have infinitely offended and wronged the Justice of God,
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Saith the Psalmist, speaking of the creatures, In Wisdom hast thou made them all, Psal. 104.24. Ay, there is much of the Wisdom of God seen in the creation of the World.
Says the Psalmist, speaking of the creatures, In Wisdom hast thou made them all, Psalm 104.24. Ay, there is much of the Wisdom of God seen in the creation of the World.
and favour, and kindness to poor undone creatures as we are, herein appears the manifold Wisdom of God. Eph. 3.10. To the intent that now, unto the Principalities and Powers in heavenly places might be made known by the Church the manifold Wisdom of God.
and favour, and kindness to poor undone creatures as we Are, herein appears the manifold Wisdom of God. Ephesians 3.10. To the intent that now, unto the Principalities and Powers in heavenly places might be made known by the Church the manifold Wisdom of God.
Here was Wisdom and manifold Wisdom, Wisdom upon Wisdom, to find out a way for God to shew kindness and favour to poor condemned creatures as we are. And then
Here was Wisdom and manifold Wisdom, Wisdom upon Wisdom, to find out a Way for God to show kindness and favour to poor condemned creatures as we Are. And then
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Consider that God should make it known that he is freely and fully willing to save undone creatures, that he is willing to save any poor sinner that is willing to venture on Christ, to lay hold on him by Faith;
Consider that God should make it known that he is freely and Fully willing to save undone creatures, that he is willing to save any poor sinner that is willing to venture on christ, to lay hold on him by Faith;
and to be made under the Law, and to suffer the wrath and Curse of God for the transgression of the Law, to make peace and attonement for sinners, here is now the manifold Wisdom of God, the wonderful Wisdom of God,
and to be made under the Law, and to suffer the wrath and Curse of God for the Transgression of the Law, to make peace and atonement for Sinners, Here is now the manifold Wisdom of God, the wondered Wisdom of God,
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and that God should reveal this, and make this known unto poor sinners, that God is freely willing and fully willing that poor sinners find grace in his sight, that they might have pardon and reconciliation, whosoever they be that will believe on Christ, and accept of him. And not only so, But
and that God should reveal this, and make this known unto poor Sinners, that God is freely willing and Fully willing that poor Sinners find grace in his sighed, that they might have pardon and reconciliation, whosoever they be that will believe on christ, and accept of him. And not only so, But
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for that end, that he might shew favour and kindness to poor sinners, he sends them in his name to publish and proclaim his Grace, to make known his everlasting Gospel unto poor sinners. Go, saith Christ, Mark 16.16. Preach the Gospel, and tell them, He that believeth shall be saved, and he that believeth not, shall be damned. There will be his punishment.
for that end, that he might show favour and kindness to poor Sinners, he sends them in his name to publish and proclaim his Grace, to make known his everlasting Gospel unto poor Sinners. Go, Says christ, Mark 16.16. Preach the Gospel, and tell them, He that Believeth shall be saved, and he that Believeth not, shall be damned. There will be his punishment.
now for poor creatures, as it were, to kick this away with the foot, to spurn at this grace and kindness of God, to cast it behind your back as not worthy the regarding, you will say, certainly, this cannot be but a very great and high provocation:
now for poor creatures, as it were, to kick this away with the foot, to spurn At this grace and kindness of God, to cast it behind your back as not worthy the regarding, you will say, Certainly, this cannot be but a very great and high provocation:
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Brethren, those that have Jesus Christ offered, and tendered to them, (as Jesus Christ is tendered and offered to every sinner that sits under the Gospel) there is his Blood offered and tendered to us;
Brothers, those that have jesus christ offered, and tendered to them, (as jesus christ is tendered and offered to every sinner that sits under the Gospel) there is his Blood offered and tendered to us;
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'Tis the expression of the Apostle, Heb. 10.29. Who have trodden under foot the Son of God, They trample the very Blood of the Son of God under their feet.
It's the expression of the Apostle, Hebrew 10.29. Who have trodden under foot the Son of God, They trample the very Blood of the Son of God under their feet.
Brethren, Jesus Christ in the Gospel comes and tenders himself, he tenders his Blood, the price and merit of his Blood, here is peace, here is pardon and reconciliation with God, here is eternal life and salvation, the very price of my Blood.
Brothers, jesus christ in the Gospel comes and tenders himself, he tenders his Blood, the price and merit of his Blood, Here is peace, Here is pardon and reconciliation with God, Here is Eternal life and salvation, the very price of my Blood.
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I remember the Parable, Mat. 21. of a Vineyard that was let out to Tenants, so the Master of the Vineyard sent in season for the fruit of his Vineyard:
I Remember the Parable, Mathew 21. of a Vineyard that was let out to Tenants, so the Master of the Vineyard sent in season for the fruit of his Vineyard:
What shall become of those husbandmen that instead of reverencing his Son, they cast him out of the Vineyard and slew him? 'Tis said, v. 40. When the Lord of the Vineyard comes he will miserably destroy those husbandmen.
What shall become of those husbandmen that instead of reverencing his Son, they cast him out of the Vineyard and slew him? It's said, v. 40. When the Lord of the Vineyard comes he will miserably destroy those husbandmen.
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Why, Brethren, this is the case of every unbelieving soul, the Son of God comes and tenders his Blood, here is my hearts blood, the price of my Blood which I have shed, he tenders it to us to accept of it, to accept of peace,
Why, Brothers, this is the case of every unbelieving soul, the Son of God comes and tenders his Blood, Here is my hearts blood, the price of my Blood which I have shed, he tenders it to us to accept of it, to accept of peace,
and pardon, and salvation, which is the price of my Blood, and we make no account of it, is not this a high provocation? and do we not deserve to be miserably destroyed?
and pardon, and salvation, which is the price of my Blood, and we make no account of it, is not this a high provocation? and do we not deserve to be miserably destroyed?
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I shall briefly name two or three things to shew you what the Spirit doth in order to the convincing of the soul of this great sin of unbelief, you shall find usually that the Spirit in convincing a soul of unbelief, in order to conversion and eternal salvation, it usually doth these three things.
I shall briefly name two or three things to show you what the Spirit does in order to the convincing of the soul of this great since of unbelief, you shall find usually that the Spirit in convincing a soul of unbelief, in order to conversion and Eternal salvation, it usually does these three things.
and makes it to see it, therefore the Spirit is called the Spirit of Revelation, because it doth reveal the Gospel, and the great sin that is against the Gospel. Eph. 1.17. That God would give unto you the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation.
and makes it to see it, Therefore the Spirit is called the Spirit of Revelation, Because it does reveal the Gospel, and the great since that is against the Gospel. Ephesians 1.17. That God would give unto you the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation.
as Murder or Blasphemy, — For indeed a natural Conscience is ready to accuse of sin, Rom. 2.15. Their Consciences in the mean while, excusing or accusing one another.
as Murder or Blasphemy, — For indeed a natural Conscience is ready to accuse of since, Rom. 2.15. Their Consciences in the mean while, excusing or accusing one Another.
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but the law cannot convince any man or woman of unbelief, no, though 'tis true as I said before, That believing on Christ is virtually required in the first Commandment, yet it is not expresly commanded,
but the law cannot convince any man or woman of unbelief, no, though it's true as I said before, That believing on christ is virtually required in the First Commandment, yet it is not expressly commanded,
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but only implicitly, and virtually, therefore it is not in the power of the law of the Commandments to help to convince a soul of the sin of unbelief, no more than the second Commandment is a means and instrument to convince us of our neglect of Gospel worship,
but only implicitly, and virtually, Therefore it is not in the power of the law of the commandments to help to convince a soul of the since of unbelief, no more than the second Commandment is a means and Instrument to convince us of our neglect of Gospel worship,
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The Law and Conscience may help to convince the Soul of other sins, but none but the Spirit of God can convince the soul of the evil of the sin of unbelief.
The Law and Conscience may help to convince the Soul of other Sins, but none but the Spirit of God can convince the soul of the evil of the since of unbelief.
2. Another work of the Spirit in order to it is this, namely, to cause the Soul to understand and know plainly that all his best duties and services that he can perform in this World cannot be acceptable unto God,
2. another work of the Spirit in order to it is this, namely, to cause the Soul to understand and know plainly that all his best duties and services that he can perform in this World cannot be acceptable unto God,
Brethren, this the Holy Ghost speaks in Scripture, and this the Holy Ghost makes a soul sensible of, That without faith it is impossible to please God.
Brothers, this the Holy Ghost speaks in Scripture, and this the Holy Ghost makes a soul sensible of, That without faith it is impossible to please God.
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The soul, it may be, is ready to think that he can please God with the performance of duties and services, — But when the Spirit of God comes to convince the soul of the sin of unbelief, it shews him that all these things are not pleasing to God,
The soul, it may be, is ready to think that he can please God with the performance of duties and services, — But when the Spirit of God comes to convince the soul of the since of unbelief, it shows him that all these things Are not pleasing to God,
and performances, it hath been careful and strict to walk exactly, to wrong no body, to be diligent in its calling, to be careful in all its dealings, to be abundant in duties and services, giving attendance to the Word, waiting upon God in every Ordinance.
and performances, it hath been careful and strict to walk exactly, to wrong no body, to be diligent in its calling, to be careful in all its dealings, to be abundant in duties and services, giving attendance to the Word, waiting upon God in every Ordinance.
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I would not discourage and dishearten any from going on in such a way, but still without faith this is not the way, we are out of the way of salvation,
I would not discourage and dishearten any from going on in such a Way, but still without faith this is not the Way, we Are out of the Way of salvation,
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and being conscientious in the performance of duties, and being diligent in our vocations and callings, this was the way wherein the poor Israelites did miscarry, and perish. Saith the Apostle, Rom. 9.30.31. What shall we say, that the Gentiles which followed not after Righteousness, have attained to Righteousness:
and being conscientious in the performance of duties, and being diligent in our vocations and callings, this was the Way wherein the poor Israelites did miscarry, and perish. Says the Apostle, Rom. 9.30.31. What shall we say, that the Gentiles which followed not After Righteousness, have attained to Righteousness:
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truly this is natural to every one, to walk on in the way of the Covenant of Works, to look for life in that way that Adam should have found life in if he had continued in his obedience;
truly this is natural to every one, to walk on in the Way of the Covenant of Works, to look for life in that Way that Adam should have found life in if he had continued in his Obedience;
whereas when the Spirit of God comes to convince a Soul of the sin of unbelief, it makes the soul to see it hath been out of the way of life and salvation all this time;
whereas when the Spirit of God comes to convince a Soul of the since of unbelief, it makes the soul to see it hath been out of the Way of life and salvation all this time;
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I have taken a wrong course all this time, and now the Soul begins to be amazed to think he hath lost all his time and all his labour, and now the Soul sees that this is not the way to life and salvation,
I have taken a wrong course all this time, and now the Soul begins to be amazed to think he hath lost all his time and all his labour, and now the Soul sees that this is not the Way to life and salvation,
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and this is the Word behind us, which the Prophet Isaiah speaks of, Isa. 30.21. Thou shalt hear a voice behind thee, saying, this is the way walk in it.
and this is the Word behind us, which the Prophet Isaiah speaks of, Isaiah 30.21. Thou shalt hear a voice behind thee, saying, this is the Way walk in it.
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and confess how they have provoked God by slighting and despising his Word, by being formal and careless and wanton, — and prophaning Sabbaths and Ordinances, — but this sin of unbelief is little laid to heart, there is little real humiliation for that,
and confess how they have provoked God by slighting and despising his Word, by being formal and careless and wanton, — and profaning Sabbaths and Ordinances, — but this since of unbelief is little laid to heart, there is little real humiliation for that,
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but we must be accepted only by faith in Christ, and it is the work of the Spirit to shew us how we have been out of the way of salvation all this time;
but we must be accepted only by faith in christ, and it is the work of the Spirit to show us how we have been out of the Way of salvation all this time;
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You will say, Well, I hope the Lord hath been at work upon my soul, I hope the Spirit hath been convincing me of sin, I think I have been convinced of many sins, I hope the Spirit hath made me to see my original sin,
You will say, Well, I hope the Lord hath been At work upon my soul, I hope the Spirit hath been convincing me of since, I think I have been convinced of many Sins, I hope the Spirit hath made me to see my original since,
and made me to possess the iniquities of my youth, he hath brought to my remembrance how I have been disobedient to my Parents and Superiors, the Spirit, I suppose, hath convinced me, that I have been given to lying, to purloining, defrauding,
and made me to possess the iniquities of my youth, he hath brought to my remembrance how I have been disobedient to my Parents and Superiors, the Spirit, I suppose, hath convinced me, that I have been given to lying, to purloining, defrauding,
and eternal life, he wil convince you of the evil of unbelief sooner or later, you will be brought in some measure to see the real evil and sinfulness of it,
and Eternal life, he will convince you of the evil of unbelief sooner or later, you will be brought in Some measure to see the real evil and sinfulness of it,
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That when the Spirit of God doth begin to work upon a Soul, in order to Salvation, by convincing it of Sin, he goes on also to convince it of Righteousness.
That when the Spirit of God does begin to work upon a Soul, in order to Salvation, by convincing it of since, he Goes on also to convince it of Righteousness.
Ay, but he doth not stop there, but goes on also to convince of Righteousness. Brethren, it is the first work of the Spirit of Christ to convince us of our own Unrighteousness,
Ay, but he does not stop there, but Goes on also to convince of Righteousness. Brothers, it is the First work of the Spirit of christ to convince us of our own Unrighteousness,
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but casting about and considering with my self what might be of most and greatest concernment, the Lord was pleased to turn my thoughts again upon this Subject;
but casting about and considering with my self what might be of most and greatest concernment, the Lord was pleased to turn my thoughts again upon this Subject;
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for verily if it were the last Sermon that ever I should preach to you in this world (as the Lord knows whether it be or no) if so be that any of you were going out of the World,
for verily if it were the last Sermon that ever I should preach to you in this world (as the Lord knows whither it be or not) if so be that any of you were going out of the World,
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If I were immediately to go out of the World, and were to preach my last Farewel Sermon, I know not what Truth to commend to you of more concernment than this, of the Righteousness which the Spirit doth convince the world of, in order to their Salvation.
If I were immediately to go out of the World, and were to preach my last Farewell Sermon, I know not what Truth to commend to you of more concernment than this, of the Righteousness which the Spirit does convince the world of, in order to their Salvation.
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3. Shew you, How, or in what way usually the Spirit doth convince a Soul of Righteousness, or what work the Spirit doth in a Soul in order to the convincing it of Righteousness.
3. Show you, How, or in what Way usually the Spirit does convince a Soul of Righteousness, or what work the Spirit does in a Soul in order to the convincing it of Righteousness.
I shall bound my discourse in speaking to these three particulars if the Lord please. 1. Then, What are we to understand by Righteousness in the general;
I shall bound my discourse in speaking to these three particulars if the Lord please. 1. Then, What Are we to understand by Righteousness in the general;
when he came immediately out of the hands of God, he was made perfectly righteous, God made Man upright, that is, Righteous: Well, wherein did that Righteousness of Adam consist? What was the Righteousness that Adam was created in? It is said, He was made in the Image of God.
when he Come immediately out of the hands of God, he was made perfectly righteous, God made Man upright, that is, Righteous: Well, wherein did that Righteousness of Adam consist? What was the Righteousness that Adam was created in? It is said, He was made in the Image of God.
and Righteous, and Holy in his inward man, especially in his Soul, he was made exactly conformable to the Will of God in every thing that he required of him,
and Righteous, and Holy in his inward man, especially in his Soul, he was made exactly conformable to the Will of God in every thing that he required of him,
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and that continually, therefore on the contrary, his Righteousness did consist in the conformity of his inward man to the Law and Will of God, 1 John 3.7, 8. saith the Apostle, He that doth righteousness is righteous;
and that continually, Therefore on the contrary, his Righteousness did consist in the conformity of his inward man to the Law and Will of God, 1 John 3.7, 8. Says the Apostle, He that does righteousness is righteous;
Every sin is a transgression of the Law, so that now when a man or woman is exactly conformable to the whole Will of God, not only in his outward conversation,
Every since is a Transgression of the Law, so that now when a man or woman is exactly conformable to the Whole Will of God, not only in his outward Conversation,
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but inwardly are full of corruption and putrefaction; therefore saith Christ, Mat. 5.18. Except your Righteousness exceed the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, you shall never enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
but inwardly Are full of corruption and putrefaction; Therefore Says christ, Mathew 5.18. Except your Righteousness exceed the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, you shall never enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
They were very righteous and exact as to the Letter of the Law, and therefore saith Paul, when he was a Pharisee, Touching the Righteousness of the Law, blameless.
They were very righteous and exact as to the letter of the Law, and Therefore Says Paul, when he was a Pharisee, Touching the Righteousness of the Law, blameless.
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so that by this you see what is meant by Righteousness in general, It is to be perfectly and exactly conformable to the whole Will and Law of God revealed both in heart and life. That in general.
so that by this you see what is meant by Righteousness in general, It is to be perfectly and exactly conformable to the Whole Will and Law of God revealed both in heart and life. That in general.
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2. But, Let us in the second place enquire a little more particularly, What is this Righteousness here which Christ saith, the Spirit shall convince the World of? What Righteousness doth Christ here mean? Brethren, It cannot be meant of a man's own Righteousness that the Spirit doth convince of;
2. But, Let us in the second place inquire a little more particularly, What is this Righteousness Here which christ Says, the Spirit shall convince the World of? What Righteousness does christ Here mean? Brothers, It cannot be meant of a Man's own Righteousness that the Spirit does convince of;
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Neither is it that Righteousness which is called the Righteousness of the Law, for that is still the same with a man's own Righteousness, which is when a man is obedient to the Letter of the Law,
Neither is it that Righteousness which is called the Righteousness of the Law, for that is still the same with a Man's own Righteousness, which is when a man is obedient to the letter of the Law,
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— Well, what Righteousness then is it which Christ here speaks of, when he saith, The Spirit shall convince the World of Righteousness; What Righteousness is it?
— Well, what Righteousness then is it which christ Here speaks of, when he Says, The Spirit shall convince the World of Righteousness; What Righteousness is it?
and this Righteousness is also called, The Righteousness of Faith, Rom. 10.16. So Rom. 9.30. He calleth it, The Righteousness which is of Faith, because it comes in, in a way of faith and believing. Question.
and this Righteousness is also called, The Righteousness of Faith, Rom. 10.16. So Rom. 9.30. He calls it, The Righteousness which is of Faith, Because it comes in, in a Way of faith and believing. Question.
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namely, that our own Righteousness, or the Righteousness of the Law, must be exactly conformable and agreeable to the whole Will and Law of God to a Tittle,
namely, that our own Righteousness, or the Righteousness of the Law, must be exactly conformable and agreeable to the Whole Will and Law of God to a Tittle,
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and the Righteousness of God not so? No, Brethren, The Righteousness of Faith is an exact conformity to the Law of God to a tittle as well as the other.
and the Righteousness of God not so? No, Brothers, The Righteousness of Faith is an exact conformity to the Law of God to a tittle as well as the other.
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What saith the Apostle? Do we make void the Law of Faith? God forbid, saith he, Rom. 3.31. No Brethren, the Righteousness which God doth require for our Salvation is a most exact compleat Righteousness to every tittle of the Law;
What Says the Apostle? Do we make void the Law of Faith? God forbid, Says he, Rom. 3.31. No Brothers, the Righteousness which God does require for our Salvation is a most exact complete Righteousness to every tittle of the Law;
I answer in a word, It is the Righteousness of Jesus Christ in our Nature ▪ I say it is that Righteousness that Jesus Christ fulfilled in our humane Nature, he was made of a Woman,
I answer in a word, It is the Righteousness of jesus christ in our Nature ▪ I say it is that Righteousness that jesus christ fulfilled in our humane Nature, he was made of a Woman,
in his very conception, he was conceived and born without sin, saith the Angel to the Virgin Mary, That holy thing that shall be born of thee, — he was holy in his very Conception, Conceived by the Holy Ghost, and he was a Lamb without spot, we were all conceived in sin,
in his very conception, he was conceived and born without since, Says the Angel to the Virgae Marry, That holy thing that shall be born of thee, — he was holy in his very Conception, Conceived by the Holy Ghost, and he was a Lamb without spot, we were all conceived in since,
but he had no sin of his own, there was no guile found in his mouth, he did always those things that pleased the Father, John 28.29. he never spake one idle word;
but he had no since of his own, there was no guile found in his Mouth, he did always those things that pleased the Father, John 28.29. he never spoke one idle word;
Nay, Brethren, he was righteous and holy not only to his death, but also in his death, he was obedient and conformable to the will of God, therefore 'tis said, Phil. 2.8. He became obedient to the very death, Thus I say Christ was perfectly righteous.
Nay, Brothers, he was righteous and holy not only to his death, but also in his death, he was obedient and conformable to the will of God, Therefore it's said, Philip 2.8. He became obedient to the very death, Thus I say christ was perfectly righteous.
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Now it is this Righteousness of Christ in our nature that the Spirit convinces the World of, that a soul must look to be accepted and saved only for the sake of this Righteousness of Christ.
Now it is this Righteousness of christ in our nature that the Spirit convinces the World of, that a soul must look to be accepted and saved only for the sake of this Righteousness of christ.
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The Soul may say, May I ventur• my soul upon the Righteousness of another? may I not possibly miscarry? am I sure that God will accept of me for the Righteousness of another —? Well to give you two or three Arguments briefly upon Scripture Ground, to prove to you, that if ever we be accepted of God it must be through the Righteousness of Christ.
The Soul may say, May I ventur• my soul upon the Righteousness of Another? may I not possibly miscarry? am I sure that God will accept of me for the Righteousness of Another —? Well to give you two or three Arguments briefly upon Scripture Ground, to prove to you, that if ever we be accepted of God it must be through the Righteousness of christ.
1. The Holy Ghost doth plainly and expresly hold forth this to us in Scripture. See a few Scriptures for it, Isa. 42.21. The Lord is well pleased for his Righteousness sake.
1. The Holy Ghost does plainly and expressly hold forth this to us in Scripture. See a few Scriptures for it, Isaiah 42.21. The Lord is well pleased for his Righteousness sake.
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In the Lord, and in him alone have I Righteousness and Strength, in Christ have I Righteousness, there is all my Righteousness, shall the soul say. Jer. 23.6.
In the Lord, and in him alone have I Righteousness and Strength, in christ have I Righteousness, there is all my Righteousness, shall the soul say. Jer. 23.6.
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The very name that Christ shall be called by, is, The Lord our Righteousness. I might give you Scriptures also out of the new Testament, take but one place, 1 Cor. 3.30. He is made of God unto us Wisdom and Righteousness.
The very name that christ shall be called by, is, The Lord our Righteousness. I might give you Scriptures also out of the new Testament, take but one place, 1 Cor. 3.30. He is made of God unto us Wisdom and Righteousness.
— God himself hath appointed and ordained Jesus Christ to be unto us Righteousness, and therefore we may be confident of it, that it is through the Righteousness of Christ that we must come to be accepted of God and saved,
— God himself hath appointed and ordained jesus christ to be unto us Righteousness, and Therefore we may be confident of it, that it is through the Righteousness of christ that we must come to be accepted of God and saved,
2. Take this further Ground, and that is, because, The best Righteousness of the best Saints that are or ever have been in the World, all will fall short of Righteousness.
2. Take this further Ground, and that is, Because, The best Righteousness of the best Saints that Are or ever have been in the World, all will fallen short of Righteousness.
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yet all will fall short of righteousness. Therefore the Church is not afraid nor ashamed to acknowledge, Isa. 64.6. All our Righteousnesses (for so it is in the plural number) All our Righteousnesses are as filthy rags, loathsome and abominable, in the eyes of the Lord.
yet all will fallen short of righteousness. Therefore the Church is not afraid nor ashamed to acknowledge, Isaiah 64.6. All our Righteousness (for so it is in the plural number) All our Righteousness Are as filthy rags, loathsome and abominable, in the eyes of the Lord.
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Saith Paul, Rom. 7. he speaks largely to it there, verse 23. I see a Law in my members warring against the Law of my mind, against the Law and Will of God, and bringing me into Captivity to the Law of sin. So Eccles. 7.20. There is not a righteous man upon the earth, that liveth and sinneth not.
Says Paul, Rom. 7. he speaks largely to it there, verse 23. I see a Law in my members warring against the Law of my mind, against the Law and Will of God, and bringing me into Captivity to the Law of since. So Eccles. 7.20. There is not a righteous man upon the earth, that lives and Sinneth not.
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So then our own Righteousness will not do, that is imperfect and defective, therefore if ever we be saved by Righteousness, it must be by the Righteousness of another, which is a most perfect Righteousness;
So then our own Righteousness will not do, that is imperfect and defective, Therefore if ever we be saved by Righteousness, it must be by the Righteousness of Another, which is a most perfect Righteousness;
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and what Righteousness can there be perfect, but the Righteousness of the Son of God in our nature? the Righteousness of an Angel would not serve our turn, it must be the Righteousness of one in our nature,
and what Righteousness can there be perfect, but the Righteousness of the Son of God in our nature? the Righteousness of an Angel would not serve our turn, it must be the Righteousness of one in our nature,
then as the righteousness of Christ makes others righteous, why may not the righteousness of godly Parents make their Children to become righteous by their righteousness, it being the righteousness of Christ,
then as the righteousness of christ makes Others righteous, why may not the righteousness of godly Parents make their Children to become righteous by their righteousness, it being the righteousness of christ,
why should it not be imputed to their very Children? What is the reason that believers being made righteous by the very righteousness of Christ, that they should not also by that righteousness, make others righteous. Answer.
why should it not be imputed to their very Children? What is the reason that believers being made righteous by the very righteousness of christ, that they should not also by that righteousness, make Others righteous. Answer.
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yet notwithstanding they are not made righteous with that righteousness, in that manner that Christ was righteous, Christ was righteous inherently in his own person,
yet notwithstanding they Are not made righteous with that righteousness, in that manner that christ was righteous, christ was righteous inherently in his own person,
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as it was with Christ, Christ was made sin for us, saith the Apostle, that is, he had the sins of all believers imputed to him, he was made a sinner by Imputation.
as it was with christ, christ was made since for us, Says the Apostle, that is, he had the Sins of all believers imputed to him, he was made a sinner by Imputation.
as Adam made his posterity sinners, the reason is because Christ was not a sinner as Adam was, that is, not Inherently in himself, but by way of imputation.
as Adam made his posterity Sinners, the reason is Because christ was not a sinner as Adam was, that is, not Inherently in himself, but by Way of imputation.
So now, we are righteous by Christs righteousness only in a way of imputation, and therefore we cannot derive and communicate this righteousness to another.
So now, we Are righteous by Christ righteousness only in a Way of imputation, and Therefore we cannot derive and communicate this righteousness to Another.
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then I pray, why should a believer be called upon to seek and follow after righteousness? is not the righteousness of Christ enough? is not that perfect enough? shall we add any thing to the righteousness of Christ? that will make the righteousness of Christ to be imperfect.
then I pray, why should a believer be called upon to seek and follow After righteousness? is not the righteousness of christ enough? is not that perfect enough? shall we add any thing to the righteousness of christ? that will make the righteousness of christ to be imperfect.
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Now if so be that you or I or any believer be made righteous with the very righteousness of Christ, which is a most perfect and compleat righteousness,
Now if so be that you or I or any believer be made righteous with the very righteousness of christ, which is a most perfect and complete righteousness,
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then why should we need to seek after any further righteousness? You know the Holy Ghost in Scripture calls upon Believers to follow after righteousness,
then why should we need to seek After any further righteousness? You know the Holy Ghost in Scripture calls upon Believers to follow After righteousness,
as the Apostle calleth up•n Timothy, 1 Tim. 6.11. Follow after Righteousness. What? had not he righteousness enough, if he had the righteousness of Christ on him? what, shall a man or woman need any further righteousness than the Righteousness of Christ. Answer.
as the Apostle calls up•n Timothy, 1 Tim. 6.11. Follow After Righteousness. What? had not he righteousness enough, if he had the righteousness of christ on him? what, shall a man or woman need any further righteousness than the Righteousness of christ. Answer.
For Answer, briefly, It is true we shall not need any further righteousness than the righteousness of Christ for that end that Chaists righteousness is for.
For Answer, briefly, It is true we shall not need any further righteousness than the righteousness of christ for that end that Chaists righteousness is for.
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we are thus to follow after righteousness, not that we may be accepted of God for any thing that we can do in this world, not that we may be saved for any thing we can do or suffer here;
we Are thus to follow After righteousness, not that we may be accepted of God for any thing that we can do in this world, not that we may be saved for any thing we can do or suffer Here;
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we may do and suffer very much, and yet be damned for all that, but, We are to follow after righteousness and holiness, partly by a way of thanksgiving unto God, for his grace and goodness to us, partly in a way of obedience to the Will of God,
we may do and suffer very much, and yet be damned for all that, but, We Are to follow After righteousness and holiness, partly by a Way of thanksgiving unto God, for his grace and Goodness to us, partly in a Way of Obedience to the Will of God,
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and I might further add, By this means we come to enjoy more communion with God, by waiting upon God in holy duties and ordinances, this is the means whereby God comes to meet with us,
and I might further add, By this means we come to enjoy more communion with God, by waiting upon God in holy duties and ordinances, this is the means whereby God comes to meet with us,
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and manifest himself to us, but this is not to obtain salvation for us, or forgiveness of sins, no, that is the work and power of Christs righteousness alone;
and manifest himself to us, but this is not to obtain salvation for us, or forgiveness of Sins, no, that is the work and power of Christ righteousness alone;
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when he saith the Spirit shall convince the World of righteousness, that is, of this righteousness of God, this righteousness which is by faith, the righteousness of Jesus Christ in our nature, this is the righteousness which the Spirit convinceth the World of in order to salvation.
when he Says the Spirit shall convince the World of righteousness, that is, of this righteousness of God, this righteousness which is by faith, the righteousness of jesus christ in our nature, this is the righteousness which the Spirit Convinces the World of in order to salvation.
3. But then you will say in the third place (to come to that) But how doth the Spirit convince of righteousness in order to salvation? You have heard what Bighteousness in general is,
3. But then you will say in the third place (to come to that) But how does the Spirit convince of righteousness in order to salvation? You have herd what Bighteousness in general is,
Now what doth the Spirit do in order to the convincing a soul of this righteousness in order to its salvation? Briefly this, I shall desire to open to you in two or three particulars.
Now what does the Spirit do in order to the convincing a soul of this righteousness in order to its salvation? Briefly this, I shall desire to open to you in two or three particulars.
1. The Spirit in convincing a Soul of righteousness takes the Soul off from resting upon or closing with his own righteousness, not from seeking and following after its own righteousness,
1. The Spirit in convincing a Soul of righteousness Takes the Soul off from resting upon or closing with his own righteousness, not from seeking and following After its own righteousness,
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we are all of us naturally prone to seek after acceptance with God upon the account of our own righteousness, to run on in the way of the Covenant of Works, to seek for salvation in that way that Adam should have been saved in if he had stood.
we Are all of us naturally prove to seek After acceptance with God upon the account of our own righteousness, to run on in the Way of the Covenant of Works, to seek for salvation in that Way that Adam should have been saved in if he had stood.
This was the stumbling stone that the Jews stumbled at, this was the great rock of offence, Rom. 9.31, 32, 33. saith he, The Gentiles which followed not after righteousness, have attained righteousness,
This was the stumbling stone that the jews stumbled At, this was the great rock of offence, Rom. 9.31, 32, 33. Says he, The Gentiles which followed not After righteousness, have attained righteousness,
but the Jews which followed after righteousness, have not attained righteousness, why so? because the Jews stumbled at that stumbling stone, they sought after righteousness by the works of the law, they sought to be righteous with their own righteousness,
but the jews which followed After righteousness, have not attained righteousness, why so? Because the jews stumbled At that stumbling stone, they sought After righteousness by the works of the law, they sought to be righteous with their own righteousness,
and therefore mark what he saith, Chap. 10.3. They being ignorant of Gods righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves to the righteousness of God.
and Therefore mark what he Says, Chap. 10.3. They being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves to the righteousness of God.
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and therefore hence it is, that the people that are morally righteous, and not so notoriously wicked and prophane as others are, are ordinarily harder to be convinced and converted than others are,
and Therefore hence it is, that the people that Are morally righteous, and not so notoriously wicked and profane as Others Are, Are ordinarily harder to be convinced and converted than Others Are,
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so that as Christ saith, Mat. 21. Publicans and Harlots shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven before you, speaking to the Scribes and Pharisees that were exact to the letter of the law.
so that as christ Says, Mathew 21. Publicans and Harlots shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven before you, speaking to the Scribes and Pharisees that were exact to the Letter of the law.
I say we are all apt naturally to stick there, & to run upon the rock of our own righteousness, just as the Apostle speaks of himself when he was a Pharisee, Philip. 3. I was (saith he) concerning the Righteousness of the Law blameless, but afterwards when the Spirit of the Lord had convinced him of his own unrighteousness,
I say we Are all apt naturally to stick there, & to run upon the rock of our own righteousness, just as the Apostle speaks of himself when he was a Pharisee, Philip. 3. I was (Says he) Concerning the Righteousness of the Law blameless, but afterwards when the Spirit of the Lord had convinced him of his own unrighteousness,
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and the righteousness of Christ, at the 8 and 9 Verses, Now saith he, I would be found in him not having on my own righteousness which is of the Law, that righteousness that I had when I was a Pharisee;
and the righteousness of christ, At the 8 and 9 Verses, Now Says he, I would be found in him not having on my own righteousness which is of the Law, that righteousness that I had when I was a Pharisee;
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And therefore do but observe the way and method of the Spirit of God, what the Spirit of God doth ordinarily when it taketh a Soul off from its own righteousness:
And Therefore do but observe the Way and method of the Spirit of God, what the Spirit of God does ordinarily when it Takes a Soul off from its own righteousness:
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The Spirit of God comes therefore and causeth the Soul to see, not only its own sinfulness by notorious open wickedness and prophaness that it hath lived in, it doth not only convince the Soul of its profaning of Sabbaths,
The Spirit of God comes Therefore and Causes the Soul to see, not only its own sinfulness by notorious open wickedness and profaneness that it hath lived in, it does not only convince the Soul of its profaning of Sabbaths,
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and its disobedience to Parents, and lying and stealing, — and pilfering and dishonesty, — when a Soul sees that then it cannot be accepted of God for its own righteousness.
and its disobedience to Parents, and lying and stealing, — and pilfering and dishonesty, — when a Soul sees that then it cannot be accepted of God for its own righteousness.
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And not only so, but the Spirit of the Lord doth discover to the Soul the secret evils of his heart, inward sins that never saw the light of the Sun, that the World never knew of, The Spirit of the Lord comes and convinces of those wickedness•s, that there is such and such wickedness in the heart, secret pride,
And not only so, but the Spirit of the Lord does discover to the Soul the secret evils of his heart, inward Sins that never saw the Light of the Sun, that the World never knew of, The Spirit of the Lord comes and convinces of those wickedness•s, that there is such and such wickedness in the heart, secret pride,
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and now how can the Soul expect to be saved of God for its own righteousness? What? is this the righteousness (saith the Soul) that I look to be accepted for? And not only so,
and now how can the Soul expect to be saved of God for its own righteousness? What? is this the righteousness (Says the Soul) that I look to be accepted for? And not only so,
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but the Spirit also doth d•scover to the Soul the unrighteousness of its best duties and services, those things that men are apt to think that God should accept them for;
but the Spirit also does d•scover to the Soul the unrighteousness of its best duties and services, those things that men Are apt to think that God should accept them for;
but also the sinful frame of the heart and spirit, that there is a sinful frame of wickedness within, a law of rebellion and enmity against the will of God within,
but also the sinful frame of the heart and Spirit, that there is a sinful frame of wickedness within, a law of rebellion and enmity against the will of God within,
though possibly it hath never broken out, but there is a sinful frame of heart within, that every thought and imagination of the heart is only evil continually;
though possibly it hath never broken out, but there is a sinful frame of heart within, that every Thought and imagination of the heart is only evil continually;
Now Brethren when the Spirit of the Lord comes and opens a mans heart to himself, that he sees the very frame and disposition of his heart is set against God,
Now Brothers when the Spirit of the Lord comes and Opens a men heart to himself, that he sees the very frame and disposition of his heart is Set against God,
and the will of God in every thing, then the Soul must needs be convinced that it can never be accepted of God for its own righteousness, the Soul sees that it hath no righteousness at all in it self to rest upon.
and the will of God in every thing, then the Soul must needs be convinced that it can never be accepted of God for its own righteousness, the Soul sees that it hath no righteousness At all in it self to rest upon.
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And not only so, but the Spirit of the Lord in this convincing a Soul of righteousness, discovers to a Soul that this is not the way, where by it can look for acceptance with God by all that ever he can do, it is true indeed this was the way that Adam in his innocency should have found life and salvation in,
And not only so, but the Spirit of the Lord in this convincing a Soul of righteousness, discovers to a Soul that this is not the Way, where by it can look for acceptance with God by all that ever he can do, it is true indeed this was the Way that Adam in his innocency should have found life and salvation in,
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but since the Fall, that Covenant is broken and null'd, and now God hath no where promised to give life and salvation in the way of that Covenant, no God hath nulled that way of Salvation by our own works and doings, that if so be now it were possible a man or a woman to be perfectly obedient to the whole law,
but since the Fallen, that Covenant is broken and nulled, and now God hath no where promised to give life and salvation in the Way of that Covenant, no God hath nulled that Way of Salvation by our own works and doings, that if so be now it were possible a man or a woman to be perfectly obedient to the Whole law,
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yet he may go to hell, and be damned for all that, because now God is not bound nor engaged to bestow eternal life and salvation upon man in that way, God is not bound to that Covenant,
yet he may go to hell, and be damned for all that, Because now God is not bound nor engaged to bestow Eternal life and salvation upon man in that Way, God is not bound to that Covenant,
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Now it is the work of the Spirit to discover this to a Soul, that this is not the way for me ever to attain salvation, it must be in another way and by another righteousness,
Now it is the work of the Spirit to discover this to a Soul, that this is not the Way for me ever to attain salvation, it must be in Another Way and by Another righteousness,
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and hereby a soul is taken off from leaning and resting upon its own righteousness, and from ever looking for salvation by any thing it hath done or can do,
and hereby a soul is taken off from leaning and resting upon its own righteousness, and from ever looking for salvation by any thing it hath done or can do,
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yet the Spirit leads him on in a way of holiness and righteousness, very exactly, to be careful to walk with God in obedience to the Lords will and command.
yet the Spirit leads him on in a Way of holiness and righteousness, very exactly, to be careful to walk with God in Obedience to the lords will and command.
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And the Holy Ghost doth write a Law of obedience upon the heart, and therefore those that draw such conclusions from this doctrine of the Gospel, they do not understand the Gospel,
And the Holy Ghost does write a Law of Obedience upon the heart, and Therefore those that draw such conclusions from this Doctrine of the Gospel, they do not understand the Gospel,
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This now is the first thing that the Holy Ghost doth in convincing a soul of righteousness to take the soul off from resting and leaning upon its own righteousness.
This now is the First thing that the Holy Ghost does in convincing a soul of righteousness to take the soul off from resting and leaning upon its own righteousness.
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and cause the Soul to understand it, and therefore the Spirit is called the Spirit of Revelation, Eph. 1.17. The Apostle prays there, That God would give them the Spirit of Revelation, in the knowledge of Christ;
and cause the Soul to understand it, and Therefore the Spirit is called the Spirit of Revelation, Ephesians 1.17. The Apostle prays there, That God would give them the Spirit of Revelation, in the knowledge of christ;
namely, It is the Spirit that discovers to the Soul the Perfection of this Righteousness, that Christs righteousness is a most perfect and compleat righteousness, without any blemish, without any defect or imperfection.
namely, It is the Spirit that discovers to the Soul the Perfection of this Righteousness, that Christ righteousness is a most perfect and complete righteousness, without any blemish, without any defect or imperfection.
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the Spirit of the Lord doth make a soul to understand this in some measure, it discovers the righteousness of Christ to be a perfect and compleat righteousness;
the Spirit of the Lord does make a soul to understand this in Some measure, it discovers the righteousness of christ to be a perfect and complete righteousness;
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That is one thing that the Spirit usally doth in this convincing of righteousness, it discovers to the Soul that this righteousness of Christ is a perfect and compleat righteousness.
That is one thing that the Spirit usually does in this convincing of righteousness, it discovers to the Soul that this righteousness of christ is a perfect and complete righteousness.
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the righteousness of Jesus Christ is not only a perfect righteousness, exactly perfect to every tittle of the Law, but an all-sufficient righteousness;
the righteousness of jesus christ is not only a perfect righteousness, exactly perfect to every tittle of the Law, but an All-sufficient righteousness;
that the righteousness of Christ is able to save a World of sinners, he was able by his righteousness to be a propitiation for the sins of the whole World;
that the righteousness of christ is able to save a World of Sinners, he was able by his righteousness to be a propitiation for the Sins of the Whole World;
because now this righteousness, it is the righteousness of the Son of God, of that person that is the eternal Son of God, of that person that is very God equal with the Father, the same Essence with God.
Because now this righteousness, it is the righteousness of the Son of God, of that person that is the Eternal Son of God, of that person that is very God equal with the Father, the same Essence with God.
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and it is an everlasting righteousness, it will serve from the very beginning to the end of the World, to make poor unrighteous Creatures to become righteous in the sight of God,
and it is an everlasting righteousness, it will serve from the very beginning to the end of the World, to make poor unrighteous Creatures to become righteous in the sighed of God,
and then further, the Spirit of God goes on to discover and reveal this, namely, that God is ready to accept of this righteousness in the behalf of poor sinners, here is now the mystery of the Gospel,
and then further, the Spirit of God Goes on to discover and reveal this, namely, that God is ready to accept of this righteousness in the behalf of poor Sinners, Here is now the mystery of the Gospel,
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for truly this is a hard thing for flesh and blood to be perswaded of, that I can be made righteous with the righteousness of another, that I can be fed with the meat that another eats, that I can be made warm by the cloaths that another wears, that I should be made righteous with the personal righteousness of Jesus Christ.
for truly this is a hard thing for Flesh and blood to be persuaded of, that I can be made righteous with the righteousness of Another, that I can be fed with the meat that Another eats, that I can be made warm by the clothes that Another wears, that I should be made righteous with the personal righteousness of jesus christ.
Brethren, this is the work of the Spirit of God to discover and reveal this to the Soul, that God will accept of the righteousness of Christ on the behalf of poor sinners;
Brothers, this is the work of the Spirit of God to discover and reveal this to the Soul, that God will accept of the righteousness of christ on the behalf of poor Sinners;
Nay, and let me add further concerning this righteousness, namely, the Spirit doth discover to the Soul the way whereby he may come to have an interest in this righteousness, the Spirit doth discover that to the Soul,
Nay, and let me add further Concerning this righteousness, namely, the Spirit does discover to the Soul the Way whereby he may come to have an Interest in this righteousness, the Spirit does discover that to the Soul,
namely, that it is in a way of faith, and believing, and leaning, and resting upon the righteousness of Christ, that Whosoever believeth on him shall not perish but have everlasting life,
namely, that it is in a Way of faith, and believing, and leaning, and resting upon the righteousness of christ, that Whosoever Believeth on him shall not perish but have everlasting life,
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and Christ is the end of the Law for righteousness to every one that believeth, Rom. 10.4. This is the work of the Spirit to discover this to the soul, when he comes to deal with the soul to convince it of righteousness in order to salvation.
and christ is the end of the Law for righteousness to every one that Believeth, Rom. 10.4. This is the work of the Spirit to discover this to the soul, when he comes to deal with the soul to convince it of righteousness in order to salvation.
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when the Spirit comes to convince a Soul of righteousness in order to salvation, then, The Spirit doth convince powerfully and effectually, that is, the Spirit comes powerfully, and perswades the Soul to close with this righteousness.
when the Spirit comes to convince a Soul of righteousness in order to salvation, then, The Spirit does convince powerfully and effectually, that is, the Spirit comes powerfully, and persuades the Soul to close with this righteousness.
When the Spirit comes thus to convince effectually, so as to perswade the Soul to venture to lean upon Christs righteousness only to be accepted of God to salvation,
When the Spirit comes thus to convince effectually, so as to persuade the Soul to venture to lean upon Christ righteousness only to be accepted of God to salvation,
well, I will venture to rest upon that alone, and then surely shall one say, In the Lord have I righteousness and strength, then the soul shall be made to say, there's all my righteousness ▪ I have none of my own that I dare venture on,
well, I will venture to rest upon that alone, and then surely shall one say, In the Lord have I righteousness and strength, then the soul shall be made to say, there's all my righteousness ▪ I have none of my own that I Dare venture on,
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It is a great Question (I suppose you will think it so, when you come to ly upon your death-beds) whether or no the Spirit of God hath been at work upon my heart in order to my salvation? Well you see it is the work of the Spirit, in order to Salvation, to convince of sin, and to convince of righteousness;
It is a great Question (I suppose you will think it so, when you come to lie upon your deathbeds) whither or not the Spirit of God hath been At work upon my heart in order to my salvation? Well you see it is the work of the Spirit, in order to Salvation, to convince of since, and to convince of righteousness;
then consider, I pray consider seriously between the Lord and your own souls, and let us not willingly deceive our own souls, Hath the Spirit of the Lord ever been thus at work upon my heart? hath the Spirit ever come and convinced me of sin,
then Consider, I pray Consider seriously between the Lord and your own Souls, and let us not willingly deceive our own Souls, Hath the Spirit of the Lord ever been thus At work upon my heart? hath the Spirit ever come and convinced me of since,
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and of righteousness? For if the Spirit of the Lord hath ever convinced you of sin in order to your Salvation, it will go on also in the Work of Conviction to convince also of Righteousness.
and of righteousness? For if the Spirit of the Lord hath ever convinced you of since in order to your Salvation, it will go on also in the Work of Conviction to convince also of Righteousness.
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Therefore consider further, I pray, for as you heard the last time, usually when the Spirit doth convince of sin in order to Salvation, it convinceth the soul especially of unbelief;
Therefore Consider further, I pray, for as you herd the last time, usually when the Spirit does convince of since in order to Salvation, it Convinces the soul especially of unbelief;
and indeed till a Soul come to be convinced by the Spirit of the sin of unbelief, his conviction of sin may be no argument to him that the Spirit hath been at work upon his heart in order to salvation.
and indeed till a Soul come to be convinced by the Spirit of the since of unbelief, his conviction of since may be no argument to him that the Spirit hath been At work upon his heart in order to salvation.
for I know thus much, I am perswaded that without the righteousness of Christ I can never be saved, I can never be saved by mine own righteousness I know that,
for I know thus much, I am persuaded that without the righteousness of christ I can never be saved, I can never be saved by mine own righteousness I know that,
you may be convinced that this is a truth, that there is no salvation but by Christ, A man or woman may be convinced of this notionally, he may have this knowledge in his head, that the only way whereby I must attain to salvation must be by the righteousness of Christ, by believing on Christ,
you may be convinced that this is a truth, that there is no salvation but by christ, A man or woman may be convinced of this notionally, he may have this knowledge in his head, that the only Way whereby I must attain to salvation must be by the righteousness of christ, by believing on christ,
1. When the Spirit of the Lord doth convince a Soul of righteousness in order to Salvation, it doth (as you heard) take a Soul clear off from its own righteousness,
1. When the Spirit of the Lord does convince a Soul of righteousness in order to Salvation, it does (as you herd) take a Soul clear off from its own righteousness,
This is the work of the Spirit, the Evangelical work of the Spirit to take a Soul off from its own righteousness and cause it to lean only upon Christs righteousness,
This is the work of the Spirit, the Evangelical work of the Spirit to take a Soul off from its own righteousness and cause it to lean only upon Christ righteousness,
he will be ready to be formal and slighty in looking after his own righteousness, he will be formal and careless in duties and ordinances, — or else he will be ready to neglect them;
he will be ready to be formal and slighty in looking After his own righteousness, he will be formal and careless in duties and ordinances, — or Else he will be ready to neglect them;
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Brethren, this is that the Spirit of the Lord doth, when he convinces a Soul of the righteousness of Christ in order to Salvation, it still causes the Soul to follow hard after its own righteousness,
Brothers, this is that the Spirit of the Lord does, when he convinces a Soul of the righteousness of christ in order to Salvation, it still Causes the Soul to follow hard After its own righteousness,
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2. Again, this also the Spirit is wont to do, when he convinces of righteousness, he doth convince effectually and powerfully, (as I told you) he doth so convince the soul of the Righteousness of Christ,
2. Again, this also the Spirit is wont to do, when he convinces of righteousness, he does convince effectually and powerfully, (as I told you) he does so convince the soul of the Righteousness of christ,
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As we desire to obtain life and salvation through the righteousness of Jesus Christ, take but only these three words which I shall leave with you and so have done.
As we desire to obtain life and salvation through the righteousness of jesus christ, take but only these three words which I shall leave with you and so have done.
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though possibly you may think you do understand it in some measure, yet there is a great deal more of it to be understood, it is a great Deep, a great Mystery,
though possibly you may think you do understand it in Some measure, yet there is a great deal more of it to be understood, it is a great Deep, a great Mystery,
Secondly, Beg and pray earnestly for the Spirit to be given out unto you to convince you of this Righteousness more and more, to convince you effectually and powerfully,
Secondly, Beg and pray earnestly for the Spirit to be given out unto you to convince you of this Righteousness more and more, to convince you effectually and powerfully,
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Thirdly, And then indeavour every day frequently to be exercising your selves in leaning and resting the weight of your Souls upon this Righteousness of Jesus Christ;
Thirdly, And then endeavour every day frequently to be exercising your selves in leaning and resting the weight of your Souls upon this Righteousness of jesus christ;
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do not only beg for the Spirit to convince us of this, but let us be indeavouring to exercise our selves frequently in leaning the weight of our Souls upon the Righteousness of Jesus Christ, to be accepted of God to eternal life.
do not only beg for the Spirit to convince us of this, but let us be endeavouring to exercise our selves frequently in leaning the weight of our Souls upon the Righteousness of jesus christ, to be accepted of God to Eternal life.
So I say, this is your life, this Righteousness of Christ, therefore set your heart to study it, make it your work and business to study to understand still more and more of this Righteousness of Christ.
So I say, this is your life, this Righteousness of christ, Therefore Set your heart to study it, make it your work and business to study to understand still more and more of this Righteousness of christ.
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Secondly, Beg earnestly for the Spirit of Conviction, that Christ would send down his Spirit to convince us of this Righteousness, to convince us effectually and powerfully of it,
Secondly, Beg earnestly for the Spirit of Conviction, that christ would send down his Spirit to convince us of this Righteousness, to convince us effectually and powerfully of it,
Thirdly, Let us be exercising our selves frequently in leaning, and resting the weight of our Souls upon this Righteousness, giving up our selves frequently, day by day, to lean and rest the weight of our Souls upon the Righteousness of Christ for acceptance with God to eternal life and salvation.
Thirdly, Let us be exercising our selves frequently in leaning, and resting the weight of our Souls upon this Righteousness, giving up our selves frequently, day by day, to lean and rest the weight of our Souls upon the Righteousness of christ for acceptance with God to Eternal life and salvation.
YOU have heard before the Words that Christ spake when the Pharisees and Rulers sent Officers to take him at the 30 Verse. At the 33 and 34 Verses, he told them that whatever their design should be to take him, Yet notwithstanding saith he, yet a little while I am with you, and whereas you are now desirous to be rid of me, Ere long I shall go away,
YOU have herd before the Words that christ spoke when the Pharisees and Rulers sent Officers to take him At the 30 Verse. At the 33 and 34 Verses, he told them that whatever their Design should be to take him, Yet notwithstanding Says he, yet a little while I am with you, and whereas you Are now desirous to be rid of me, Ere long I shall go away,
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and that gracious Counsel he gave; instead of making a good improvement. See v. 35.36. they made use of his words to scoff at and mock him, say they, Yet a little while and he will go away;
and that gracious Counsel he gave; instead of making a good improvement. See v. 35.36. they made use of his words to scoff At and mock him, say they, Yet a little while and he will go away;
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you read there, how King Jehoshaphat sent about Priests and Levites throughout the Cities, out of Compassion to their Souls, to teach the Word among them,
you read there, how King Jehoshaphat sent about Priests and Levites throughout the Cities, out of Compassion to their Souls, to teach the Word among them,
And so you read concerning the Lords Prophets that he sent to Juda, 2 Chron. 36. It's said, They mocked at the Lords Messengers till there was no remedy.
And so you read Concerning the lords prophets that he sent to Juda, 2 Chronicles 36. It's said, They mocked At the lords Messengers till there was no remedy.
And so, Acts 17. Paul was preaching of the resurrection of the dead, and 'tis said they mocked, Many mocked and scoffed at him, v. 32. And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked,
And so, Acts 17. Paul was preaching of the resurrection of the dead, and it's said they mocked, Many mocked and scoffed At him, v. 32. And when they herd of the resurrection of the dead, Some mocked,
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And it may be of support unto the Servants of God that give words of Admonition, Reproof, and Reprehension, Let them be satisfied in this, that though they be mocked, 'tis no more than was the Lot of the Servants of God of old before them.
And it may be of support unto the Servants of God that give words of Admonition, Reproof, and Reprehension, Let them be satisfied in this, that though they be mocked, it's no more than was the Lot of the Servants of God of old before them.
and 'tis said the last Day, and great Day of the Feast. Observe it, the Feast of Tabernacles was not kept only one day, but many days, even seven days together. Levit. 23.34. And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto the Children of Israel, the fifteenth day of the seventh Month shall be the Feast of Tabernacles for seven days unto the Lord, the fifteenth day of the seventh Month, that is our September. Now for these seven days, the first and the last were kept in a solemn manner;
and it's said the last Day, and great Day of the Feast. Observe it, the Feast of Tabernacles was not kept only one day, but many days, even seven days together. Levit. 23.34. And the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, Speak unto the Children of Israel, the fifteenth day of the seventh Monn shall be the Feast of Tabernacles for seven days unto the Lord, the fifteenth day of the seventh Monn, that is our September. Now for these seven days, the First and the last were kept in a solemn manner;
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and so in Nehemia 's time, they kept the last day of the Feast very solemnly, Nehem. 8.18. And they kept the Feast seven days, and on the eighth day was a solemn assembly, according unto the manner.
and so in Nehemiah is time, they kept the last day of the Feast very solemnly, Nehemiah 8.18. And they kept the Feast seven days, and on the eighth day was a solemn assembly, according unto the manner.
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2. Secondly, 'Tis set forth by the Manner of it, in what manner Christ did preach this Sermon to them, There is a double circumstance in the preaching of this Sermon;
2. Secondly, It's Set forth by the Manner of it, in what manner christ did preach this Sermon to them, There is a double circumstance in the preaching of this Sermon;
And another thing about the manner of it, is, He stood and cried with a mighty voice, he did extend his voice, so as all might hear, there being a great concourse of people,
And Another thing about the manner of it, is, He stood and cried with a mighty voice, he did extend his voice, so as all might hear, there being a great concourse of people,
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3. Thirdly, The matter of his Sermon when he stood and cried so, what did he speak or say? why, this it was, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
3. Thirdly, The matter of his Sermon when he stood and cried so, what did he speak or say? why, this it was, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
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The Rabbies amongst the Jews recorded of this Feast, that in this last day, they were wont to go and powre abundance of water and wine (in a way of rejoycing) upon the Altar,
The Rabbies among the jews recorded of this Feast, that in this last day, they were wont to go and pour abundance of water and wine (in a Way of rejoicing) upon the Altar,
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There is a great deal of the Gospel here in these Words, in this general Proclamation, If any man be athirst, let him come to me and drink. Then know, Doctrine.
There is a great deal of the Gospel Here in these Words, in this general Proclamation, If any man be athirst, let him come to me and drink. Then know, Doctrine.
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yea come, buy wine and milk without mony and without price. Come, and ye shall drink freely and that for nothing, without money, and without price. And so Revel. 22.17. And the Spirit, and the Bride say, Come, let him that heareth say Come, And let him that is a thirst come;
yea come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Come, and you shall drink freely and that for nothing, without money, and without price. And so Revel. 22.17. And the Spirit, and the Bride say, Come, let him that hears say Come, And let him that is a thirst come;
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and whosoever will, let him take of the water of life freely, And the Spirit and the Bride say, Come, this is held forth freely, to drink freely, and it shall cost nothing;
and whosoever will, let him take of the water of life freely, And the Spirit and the Bride say, Come, this is held forth freely, to drink freely, and it shall cost nothing;
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3. Shew you, That those who being thirsty do come to Christ, they shall certainly be supplyed to the full, They shall have drink given them freely, most freely.
3. Show you, That those who being thirsty do come to christ, they shall Certainly be supplied to the full, They shall have drink given them freely, most freely.
I shall desire to have respect to the season and apply my self accordingly to shew you what we are to understand by this same thirst, If any man be a thirst let him come and drink, What manner of thirst is it?
I shall desire to have respect to the season and apply my self accordingly to show you what we Are to understand by this same thirst, If any man be a thirst let him come and drink, What manner of thirst is it?
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and so by what this thirst of the body is, we may the better understand the resemblance of the thirst of the Soul. There are three things in a bodily thirst.
and so by what this thirst of the body is, we may the better understand the resemblance of the thirst of the Soul. There Are three things in a bodily thirst.
1. There is a sense that the body feels of want, there is not only a want of moisture but the body is sensible of it, it is such a want as is an afflictive want, in the want of it the body stands in need of a supply,
1. There is a sense that the body feels of want, there is not only a want of moisture but the body is sensible of it, it is such a want as is an afflictive want, in the want of it the body Stands in need of a supply,
As the Israelites, they must have water whatever comes of it, they must have water, and Moses smites the rock, and fetcht water out of it for them. Why
As the Israelites, they must have water whatever comes of it, they must have water, and Moses smites the rock, and fetched water out of it for them. Why
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In this thirst of the soul, there is a deep sense of the want of some spiritual good thing, Psal. 63.1.2.3. David being banished from the Tabernacle, from the publick worship, O! saith he, My Soul thirsteth for God;
In this thirst of the soul, there is a deep sense of the want of Some spiritual good thing, Psalm 63.1.2.3. David being banished from the Tabernacle, from the public worship, OH! Says he, My Soul Thirsteth for God;
when the Soul is in such a case, being so sensible that it is even faint and failing, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them. And then again,
when the Soul is in such a case, being so sensible that it is even faint and failing, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them. And then again,
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in the beginning of the Psalm his soul was thirsty for God, and v. 8. My Soul followeth hard after God, more than a man that is athirst follows hard for the satisfying his desire of thirst.
in the beginning of the Psalm his soul was thirsty for God, and v. 8. My Soul follows hard After God, more than a man that is athirst follows hard for the satisfying his desire of thirst.
3. When the soul is spiritually thirsty, it is not satisfied with any thing short of that which it finds it stands in need of, of that spiritual good thing, of that spiritual mercy;
3. When the soul is spiritually thirsty, it is not satisfied with any thing short of that which it finds it Stands in need of, of that spiritual good thing, of that spiritual mercy;
saith God to Abraham, Behold Abraham, I am thy shield, and thine exceeding great reward; what could Abraham desire more than God to be his great reward, even all;
Says God to Abraham, Behold Abraham, I am thy shield, and thine exceeding great reward; what could Abraham desire more than God to be his great reward, even all;
or for? what is it? for the thirst of the body, water, or some moisture for the body? But now what is the Object of this thirst? must Christ supply a man with whatsoever he thirsts for? suppose he thirsts for a great deal of the world,
or for? what is it? for the thirst of the body, water, or Some moisture for the body? But now what is the Object of this thirst? must christ supply a man with whatsoever he thirsts for? suppose he thirsts for a great deal of the world,
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or suppose it may be for some spiritual mercy, the performance of spiritual duties, and the like, whatsoever a man thirsts for, must it be given him? Answer.
or suppose it may be for Some spiritual mercy, the performance of spiritual duties, and the like, whatsoever a man thirsts for, must it be given him? Answer.
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or worldly Comforts, or for spiritual gifts, &c. for carnal ends, but Christ means such mercies and blessings as do accompany and necessarily tend to the salvation of the soul;
or worldly Comforts, or for spiritual Gifts, etc. for carnal ends, but christ means such Mercies and blessings as do accompany and necessarily tend to the salvation of the soul;
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if any man thirst for such a mercy, for that which he calls in the next verse, the Water of Life, Out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water, who thirsts so;
if any man thirst for such a mercy, for that which he calls in the next verse, the Water of Life, Out of his belly shall flow Rivers of living water, who thirsts so;
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and he doth more plainly express it, Verse 39. This he spake of the Spirit, Out of his belly shall flow rivers of living Water, that is, whosoever is athirst for spiritual mercies, whosoever is athirst for saving sanctifying grace, he that is athirst for the Comforts of the Spirit,
and he does more plainly express it, Verse 39. This he spoke of the Spirit, Out of his belly shall flow Rivers of living Water, that is, whosoever is athirst for spiritual Mercies, whosoever is athirst for Saving sanctifying grace, he that is athirst for the Comforts of the Spirit,
for the saving graces thereof, as faith, meekness, humility, and patience, as the Apostle reckons divers fruits of the Spirit, Galat. 5.22, 23. Whosoever doth long,
for the Saving graces thereof, as faith, meekness, humility, and patience, as the Apostle reckons diverse fruits of the Spirit, Galatians 5.22, 23. Whosoever does long,
2. What is this coming to Christ, or how may the Soul come unto Christ, to drink of the water of life? As I said before concerning thirst, 'tis not a thirst of the body,
2. What is this coming to christ, or how may the Soul come unto christ, to drink of the water of life? As I said before Concerning thirst, it's not a thirst of the body,
Jesus Christ is usually to be found in his own way in his ordinances, Mat. 28.20. Lo I am with you alway, even to the end of the World, yea in his Ordinances, in the administration of the Gospel, I am with you.
jesus christ is usually to be found in his own Way in his ordinances, Mathew 28.20. Lo I am with you always, even to the end of the World, yea in his Ordinances, in the administration of the Gospel, I am with you.
Would you come to Christ? come where he is, and see, he walks in the midst of his golden Candlesticks, there wait upon him in the way of his Ordinances,
Would you come to christ? come where he is, and see, he walks in the midst of his golden Candlesticks, there wait upon him in the Way of his Ordinances,
and that he is a Rewarder of them that diligently seek him, Chap. 11.6. He that comes to God, how? in a way of prayer, and so to seek grace to help in a time of need;
and that he is a Rewarder of them that diligently seek him, Chap. 11.6. He that comes to God, how? in a Way of prayer, and so to seek grace to help in a time of need;
and she denyed him, well saith Christ, If thou hadst asked of me, I would have given thee living water, how would he have given her living water? why in a way of asking.
and she denied him, well Says christ, If thou Hadst asked of me, I would have given thee living water, how would he have given her living water? why in a Way of asking.
3. Thirldy, We are to come in a way of Faith, And so saith Christ here in this Text, If any man thirst, let him come and drink, that is, he that believeth in me,
3. Thirdly, We Are to come in a Way of Faith, And so Says christ Here in this Text, If any man thirst, let him come and drink, that is, he that Believeth in me,
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and so this coming to Christ is expounded to be believing, John 6.35. He that cometh unto me shall never hunger, and he that believeth in me shall never thirst.
and so this coming to christ is expounded to be believing, John 6.35. He that comes unto me shall never hunger, and he that Believeth in me shall never thirst.
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But what is that coming unto Christ, or believing in Christ, whereby the Soul shall be fully satisfied? is it a believing that Jesus Christ is the Messias, the Saviour of the World? the very Devils do believe this;
But what is that coming unto christ, or believing in christ, whereby the Soul shall be Fully satisfied? is it a believing that jesus christ is the Messias, the Saviour of the World? the very Devils do believe this;
Now when the Soul doth rely and venture through a Word of invitation in the Gospel, through Christs invitation doth adventure to rely upon his merits, to be wholly accepted in the sight of God.
Now when the Soul does rely and venture through a Word of invitation in the Gospel, through Christ invitation does adventure to rely upon his merits, to be wholly accepted in the sighed of God.
why this holds forth free Will? Why, know that such exhortations usually and frequently are in all the duties, that the Holy Ghost requires of us, which he knows we have no strength to do;
why this holds forth free Will? Why, know that such exhortations usually and frequently Are in all the duties, that the Holy Ghost requires of us, which he knows we have no strength to do;
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and to believe, but we have no strength and power of our selves, but we must not stand upon cavelling and say, 'tis but a folly for us to be striving, seeing we can do nothing,
and to believe, but we have no strength and power of our selves, but we must not stand upon cavilling and say, it's but a folly for us to be striving, seeing we can do nothing,
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He doth not expect any thing, or hold forth any price, but they, whoever come, shall drink freely, they shall certainly have a full supply, and be supplyed freely;
He does not expect any thing, or hold forth any price, but they, whoever come, shall drink freely, they shall Certainly have a full supply, and be supplied freely;
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Consider it every one, hath my soul been truly thirsty? the soul that is truly thirsty is really sensible of some spiritual want, that he wants some spiritual mercy,
Consider it every one, hath my soul been truly thirsty? the soul that is truly thirsty is really sensible of Some spiritual want, that he Wants Some spiritual mercy,
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or truth? hath my soul been ever sensible of it? I pray consider it with your own souls, what saving grace is it that your souls have been sensible for the want of? even afflicted for the want of it? if ever you have been very greatly thirsty in your bodies, you have been very sensible.
or truth? hath my soul been ever sensible of it? I pray Consider it with your own Souls, what Saving grace is it that your Souls have been sensible for the want of? even afflicted for the want of it? if ever you have been very greatly thirsty in your bodies, you have been very sensible.
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I pray consider, can you remember that ever your souls were really sensible so as to be afflicted for the want of some spiritual saving mercy from God?
I pray Consider, can you Remember that ever your Souls were really sensible so as to be afflicted for the want of Some spiritual Saving mercy from God?
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and could have drank puddle water by a good token, and cannot you remember that your souls have been longing, vehemently longing, most earnestly longing after,
and could have drank puddle water by a good token, and cannot you Remember that your Souls have been longing, vehemently longing, most earnestly longing After,
and panting after this spiritual water of life, and to have been altogether unsatisfied, without you might have that spiritual grace and mercy, which you have longed for:
and panting After this spiritual water of life, and to have been altogether unsatisfied, without you might have that spiritual grace and mercy, which you have longed for:
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well, but have you not been satisfied with something else? for I say, if we had not had in some measure a supply, our souls would still have been thirsty,
well, but have you not been satisfied with something Else? for I say, if we had not had in Some measure a supply, our Souls would still have been thirsty,
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Suppose you have longed for this and that mercy, and have been unsatisfied for want of this mercy, consider of it, did you ever truly come to Christ? have you ever been athirst? have you ever come to Christ in his Ordinances for a supply? why, yes you will say, you have come to the Ordinances to hear the Word preached;
Suppose you have longed for this and that mercy, and have been unsatisfied for want of this mercy, Consider of it, did you ever truly come to christ? have you ever been athirst? have you ever come to christ in his Ordinances for a supply? why, yes you will say, you have come to the Ordinances to hear the Word preached;
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have you ever come to hear the Word from the sense of the want of some spiritual saving grace, that he would supply to you? it is ordinary for every one to come,
have you ever come to hear the Word from the sense of the want of Some spiritual Saving grace, that he would supply to you? it is ordinary for every one to come,
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and have we ever come thus to Christ? even as the Saints have been wont to come to the Ordinances, with a sense of their spiritual wants, I will hearken and hear what God the Lord will speak to me, for he will speak peace:
and have we ever come thus to christ? even as the Saints have been wont to come to the Ordinances, with a sense of their spiritual Wants, I will harken and hear what God the Lord will speak to me, for he will speak peace:
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And so have you even come thus to the Lord in the way of his Ordinances? when you came this day before the Lord, can you say (between the Lord and your own Souls) that you came upon the sense of some spiritual want for your Souls unto the Lord in this Ordinance? Why Brethren, it is a rare thing for to come to Christ in the way of his Ordinances, in the sense of the want of some spiritual mercy. But, 4: Again, Consider, Have you ever come to Christ in a way of prayer? to ask a spiritual mercy and blessing.
And so have you even come thus to the Lord in the Way of his Ordinances? when you Come this day before the Lord, can you say (between the Lord and your own Souls) that you Come upon the sense of Some spiritual want for your Souls unto the Lord in this Ordinance? Why Brothers, it is a rare thing for to come to christ in the Way of his Ordinances, in the sense of the want of Some spiritual mercy. But, 4: Again, Consider, Have you ever come to christ in a Way of prayer? to ask a spiritual mercy and blessing.
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Have you ever came to Christ thus? relying upon him in his word, in the invitation he makes there, and in his promise? this is the way to come to Christ;
Have you ever Come to christ thus? relying upon him in his word, in the invitation he makes there, and in his promise? this is the Way to come to christ;
Let us consider of it between the Lord and our own souls, whether ever we have come to Christ and so drank of the waters of life? if we have not been thirsty,
Let us Consider of it between the Lord and our own Souls, whither ever we have come to christ and so drank of the waters of life? if we have not been thirsty,
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You have heard what it is to thirst, and what this thirst is, it is a thirst of the soul which Jesus Christ here speaks of, If any man thirst, it implyes these three things.
You have herd what it is to thirst, and what this thirst is, it is a thirst of the soul which jesus christ Here speaks of, If any man thirst, it Implies these three things.
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Christ doth not require any thing at all, Whosoever he be that comes unto me, he shall drink, he shall be freely supplyed. Rev. 22.17. Let him that is a thirst, come:
christ does not require any thing At all, Whosoever he be that comes unto me, he shall drink, he shall be freely supplied. Rev. 22.17. Let him that is a thirst, come:
and there is a fulness of Spirit in Christ, John 3.34. For God giveth not the Spirit by measure to him, And so Coloss. 2.9. 'tis said, It pleased the Father that the fulness of the God-head dwelt in him as Mediator, the fulness of the Deity, the fulness of the Spirit.
and there is a fullness of Spirit in christ, John 3.34. For God gives not the Spirit by measure to him, And so Coloss. 2.9. it's said, It pleased the Father that the fullness of the Godhead dwelled in him as Mediator, the fullness of the Deity, the fullness of the Spirit.
and a fulness of the Spirit, so there is also a Fulness of all gifts, and of all graces in Jesus Christ, John 1.14. He is the only begotten Son of the Father full of Grace and Truth.
and a fullness of the Spirit, so there is also a Fullness of all Gifts, and of all graces in jesus christ, John 1.14. He is the only begotten Son of the Father full of Grace and Truth.
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and the Apostle hath another full expression Ephes. 3.8. Ʋnto me who am less than the least of all Saints is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ:
and the Apostle hath Another full expression Ephesians 3.8. Ʋnto me who am less than the least of all Saints is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of christ:
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and discharge it of all sins, as the Angel told Daniel, Chap. 9.24. To make an end of Sins, and to bring in an everlasting Righteousness, a righteousness that will serve to all eternity for all, from the beginning to the end of the World;
and discharge it of all Sins, as the Angel told daniel, Chap. 9.24. To make an end of Sins, and to bring in an everlasting Righteousness, a righteousness that will serve to all eternity for all, from the beginning to the end of the World;
and though the Saints are striving after a measure and fulness daily, yet notwithstanding there is a fulness in Jesus Christ, the blood of Jesus cleanseth from all sin, there is merit enough,
and though the Saints Are striving After a measure and fullness daily, yet notwithstanding there is a fullness in jesus christ, the blood of jesus Cleanseth from all since, there is merit enough,
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and saith Christ, Because I tell you the truth you are grieved, yet nevertheless it is expedient for you that I go away, and that you be deprived of my presence, for when I go away, I will send the Holy Ghost, the Comforter unto you.
and Says christ, Because I tell you the truth you Are grieved, yet nevertheless it is expedient for you that I go away, and that you be deprived of my presence, for when I go away, I will send the Holy Ghost, the Comforter unto you.
and thought they were drunk with new wine, no saith Peter, These are not drunken with new wine, as you suppose, this is an effect of the Promise as to the latter days, according to Joels Prophecy. And
and Thought they were drunk with new wine, no Says Peter, These Are not drunken with new wine, as you suppose, this is an Effect of the Promise as to the latter days, according to Joels Prophecy. And
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as Mat. 9. When they brought the Palsey man, and Christ saw their faith, saith he, Son be of good chear, thy sins are forgiven thee, and certain of them thought he had blasphemed,
as Mathew 9. When they brought the Palsy man, and christ saw their faith, Says he, Son be of good cheer, thy Sins Are forgiven thee, and certain of them Thought he had blasphemed,
well saith he, That I may shew unto you, that I have power on earth to forgive sins, I say unto thee, Son, take up thy bed and walk. And so, Acts 5.31.
well Says he, That I may show unto you, that I have power on earth to forgive Sins, I say unto thee, Son, take up thy Bed and walk. And so, Acts 5.31.
for to give unto Israel repentance and forgiveness of sins. And 4. Again, Jesus Christ doth communicate Peace and Consolation, Peace with God, and true Comfort.
for to give unto Israel Repentance and forgiveness of Sins. And 4. Again, jesus christ does communicate Peace and Consolation, Peace with God, and true Comfort.
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And so the Saints some of them have been full of the Holy Ghost (as Stephen ) though yet notwithstanding, their fulness is not the fulness of a fountain,
And so the Saints Some of them have been full of the Holy Ghost (as Stephen) though yet notwithstanding, their fullness is not the fullness of a fountain,
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as the Head, it is the seat of all the sensitive or animal Spirits, and the head being united to the body, there is a communication of all the senses, from the head to every member according to its capacity,
as the Head, it is the seat of all the sensitive or animal Spirits, and the head being united to the body, there is a communication of all the Senses, from the head to every member according to its capacity,
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than any branch hath to a natural tree, yea, than our souls and bodies have to each other, John 6.56. He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.
than any branch hath to a natural tree, yea, than our Souls and bodies have to each other, John 6.56. He that Eateth my Flesh, and Drinketh my blood, dwells in me, and I in him.
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Now the nearer we be to a fountain, the nearer a suply, suppose one were in a fountain of water, he must needs have enough, suppose a man were in the body of the Sun, he must needs be supplied with light;
Now the nearer we be to a fountain, the nearer a suply, suppose one were in a fountain of water, he must needs have enough, suppose a man were in the body of the Sun, he must needs be supplied with Light;
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3. Thirdly, To take up one more, I say we shall have a full supply, because, This same Fulness is communicated and given to Christ by the Father as Mediator,
3. Thirdly, To take up one more, I say we shall have a full supply, Because, This same Fullness is communicated and given to christ by the Father as Mediator,
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but the Father communicates to the Son in regard of the Personality, now Jesus Christ hath all fulness as Mediator to communicate and give out, not to keep it to himself,
but the Father communicates to the Son in regard of the Personality, now jesus christ hath all fullness as Mediator to communicate and give out, not to keep it to himself,
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why now there is a full supply in Jesus Christ, he being filled with all fulness, (from the Father) for this end, to give out to others, to communicate;
why now there is a full supply in jesus christ, he being filled with all fullness, (from the Father) for this end, to give out to Others, to communicate;
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And O Brethren that you were fully perswaded of this truth, that he is the fulness of all grace, that so we might know whether to go to be supplyed in all our spiritual wants,
And Oh Brothers that you were Fully persuaded of this truth, that he is the fullness of all grace, that so we might know whither to go to be supplied in all our spiritual Wants,
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but these are to be used only as Conduits, to convey suppply to us, but not as the supply, but to look unto Christ who hath all supplies, that we may go unto him to supply us, who only is able to supply us,
but these Are to be used only as Conduits, to convey suppply to us, but not as the supply, but to look unto christ who hath all supplies, that we may go unto him to supply us, who only is able to supply us,
and then again, we shall not only have a full supply, but we shall have a supply freely, Christ will not ask any thing at all of any that comes to him,
and then again, we shall not only have a full supply, but we shall have a supply freely, christ will not ask any thing At all of any that comes to him,
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if it were not free as well as full, For no sinful creature hath any thing to give, that is worth one drop of this water of life, it hath no ability to give any thing,
if it were not free as well as full, For no sinful creature hath any thing to give, that is worth one drop of this water of life, it hath no ability to give any thing,
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or can communicate, (though the people have given very liberally) yet saith he, all is thine own, All that Gold and Silver that we gave for the building of the Temple is all the Lords own, ••ey had nothing of their own, it was the Lords.
or can communicate, (though the people have given very liberally) yet Says he, all is thine own, All that Gold and Silver that we gave for the building of the Temple is all the lords own, ••ey had nothing of their own, it was the lords.
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or if it were to be had with a good wish, saith the Apostle, I can neither do nor will any thing, nay saith he, I am not able to think a good thought, therefore if my life did ly on it,
or if it were to be had with a good wish, Says the Apostle, I can neither do nor will any thing, nay Says he, I am not able to think a good Thought, Therefore if my life did lie on it,
Yea when we have done all that we are commanded to do or suffer, yet this will not purchase one drop of it, Luke 17.10. So Rom. 8.18. For I reckon, that the Sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us.
Yea when we have done all that we Are commanded to do or suffer, yet this will not purchase one drop of it, Lycia 17.10. So Rom. 8.18. For I reckon, that the Sufferings of this present time Are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us.
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And therefore I say, that it must needs be free, else never a man or woman could be able to partake of one draught or dramme of this water of life, if it were not free.
And Therefore I say, that it must needs be free, Else never a man or woman could be able to partake of one draught or dram of this water of life, if it were not free.
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2. Again, Because of that delight, pleasure, and complacency, that Jesus Christ doth take in giving out this water of life, There is never an hungry man takes more delight in eating of his meat,
2. Again, Because of that delight, pleasure, and complacency, that jesus christ does take in giving out this water of life, There is never an hungry man Takes more delight in eating of his meat,
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the mother having a full breast, shall she need to be hired to suckle her children? yea she is pained till she be delivered of her fulness, Isa. 66.11 So •t is with Jesus Christ, he hath full breasts alwayes,
the mother having a full breast, shall she need to be hired to suckle her children? yea she is pained till she be Delivered of her fullness, Isaiah 66.11 So •t is with jesus christ, he hath full breasts always,
Why, Jesus Christ he is the head of the body, and he doth as freely, and with as much desire, and delight, and readiness, communicate unto any of his members,
Why, jesus christ he is the head of the body, and he does as freely, and with as much desire, and delight, and readiness, communicate unto any of his members,
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And so you that keep shops, what keep you shop for? is it not that you desire to part with your commodities freely for a price? and never any Shopkeeper is more free,
And so you that keep shops, what keep you shop for? is it not that you desire to part with your commodities freely for a price? and never any Shopkeeper is more free,
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and ready to part with any of his commodities for a price, than Jesus Christ is to give out his water of life without price, I counsel thee to come and buy of me, Rev. 3.18. (to buy is to receive of him) to come and buy wine and milk without money and without price, Isa. 55.1. Again
and ready to part with any of his commodities for a price, than jesus christ is to give out his water of life without price, I counsel thee to come and buy of me, Rev. 3.18. (to buy is to receive of him) to come and buy wine and milk without money and without price, Isaiah 55.1. Again
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Suppose you should be at a dinner or supper at a Friends house, and being there should offer for your dinner or supper, would not he take it as a disparagement unto him:
Suppose you should be At a dinner or supper At a Friends house, and being there should offer for your dinner or supper, would not he take it as a disparagement unto him:
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as a price, and should not give it out freely,, might not these many thousands that heard of his kind proffer, cry out against him? why all those Texts that you read of, wherein he invites poor sinners to come unto him and that freely,
as a price, and should not give it out freely,, might not these many thousands that herd of his kind proffer, cry out against him? why all those Texts that you read of, wherein he invites poor Sinners to come unto him and that freely,
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if he were not now free to communicate, would not these words and scriptures witness against him? O my people, testify against me, saith the Lord in Micah, Jesus Christ doth challenge any man to testify against him for his unfaithfulness towards him or them,
if he were not now free to communicate, would not these words and Scriptures witness against him? Oh my people, testify against me, Says the Lord in micah, jesus christ does challenge any man to testify against him for his unfaithfulness towards him or them,
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and therefore hence it appears that Jesus Christ is ready and free to give out a full and free supply unto all that come unto him, he will give out freely without money or without price. One thing more I should have spoken to by way of Answer to an Objection, What? are all comers unto Christ to be supplied? why then, what's the reason that so many real believers make so many complaints,
and Therefore hence it appears that jesus christ is ready and free to give out a full and free supply unto all that come unto him, he will give out freely without money or without price. One thing more I should have spoken to by Way of Answer to an Objection, What? Are all comers unto christ to be supplied? why then, what's the reason that so many real believers make so many complaints,
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and are under such great wants, they want this, and that, and the other, and scarce any but want some measure or other, sensible of their own wants of this grace or the other,
and Are under such great Wants, they want this, and that, and the other, and scarce any but want Some measure or other, sensible of their own Wants of this grace or the other,
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That any one, whosoever he be, that comes in a thirst to Christ, shall be made to drink abundantly, he shall have a full and a free supply of the Waters of Life.
That any one, whosoever he be, that comes in a thirst to christ, shall be made to drink abundantly, he shall have a full and a free supply of the Waters of Life.
And so it is with Christ, It pleased the Father that in him we should have all fulness, that so through his fulness we might receive grace for grace.
And so it is with christ, It pleased the Father that in him we should have all fullness, that so through his fullness we might receive grace for grace.
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There is fulness of Wisdom in Jesus Christ, and fulness of Righteousness, Holiness, and Sanctification in him, God hath filled him with this fulness,
There is fullness of Wisdom in jesus christ, and fullness of Righteousness, Holiness, and Sanctification in him, God hath filled him with this fullness,
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He is the fountain of life, and wherefore hath God put the fountain of life in Christ? what? to keep it to himself? no, but to communicate, John 10.10.
He is the fountain of life, and Wherefore hath God put the fountain of life in christ? what? to keep it to himself? no, but to communicate, John 10.10.
and are in him, and so no condemnation to them that are in Christ; and therefore they must needs have a large supply and communication from Jesus Christ.
and Are in him, and so no condemnation to them that Are in christ; and Therefore they must needs have a large supply and communication from jesus christ.
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You have had two or three Demonstrations, (I shall but briefly name them and so proceed) to shew and satisfy your hearts in this, that Jesus Christ requireth nothing of any soul that comes to him,
You have had two or three Demonstrations, (I shall but briefly name them and so proceed) to show and satisfy your hearts in this, that jesus christ requires nothing of any soul that comes to him,
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and that freely? How can this stand with the experience of them that are true believers that truly come unto Jesus Christ? They are so sensible of their own wants, weaknesses,
and that freely? How can this stand with the experience of them that Are true believers that truly come unto jesus christ? They Are so sensible of their own Wants, Weaknesses,
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and their own defects of grace, as what more frequent complaints? and who do more frequently complain than true believers? And there is never a true believing soul that comes to Jesus Christ,
and their own defects of grace, as what more frequent complaints? and who do more frequently complain than true believers? And there is never a true believing soul that comes to jesus christ,
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so wanting in love, in humility, in patience, and in meekness as I, and O! none hath such a cold heart, such a dead heart, such an unfruitful heart as I have:
so wanting in love, in humility, in patience, and in meekness as I, and OH! none hath such a cold heart, such a dead heart, such an unfruitful heart as I have:
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You will say, where is this same full supply then? Shall all that come to Christ have a full supply? how can these things be? What shall we say then? that those that make such complaints as these are not true believers? no, God forbid.
You will say, where is this same full supply then? Shall all that come to christ have a full supply? how can these things be? What shall we say then? that those that make such complaints as these Are not true believers? no, God forbid.
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Or shall we say that this Truth that Jesus Christ hath spoken is not truth? why? where is then this same full supply? how can this stand to be a truth? that all that do come to Jesus Christ shall have a full supply,
Or shall we say that this Truth that jesus christ hath spoken is not truth? why? where is then this same full supply? how can this stand to be a truth? that all that do come to jesus christ shall have a full supply,
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Do not many believers fear that their sins will be their ruine? and fear condemnation sometimes? Now how doth this stand with this full supply, which is to be had in Christ? I shall clear this by answering to two or three things. Answer 1. First.
Do not many believers Fear that their Sins will be their ruin? and Fear condemnation sometime? Now how does this stand with this full supply, which is to be had in christ? I shall clear this by answering to two or three things. Answer 1. First.
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Every believing soul that comes to Jesus Christ hath drunk such a draught of this same water of life, that he is freed for ever from condemnation, He shall never dy,
Every believing soul that comes to jesus christ hath drunk such a draught of this same water of life, that he is freed for ever from condemnation, He shall never die,
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or perish, or be condemned for sin, no, he is freed from all condemnation, the poorest, the weakest, the meanest hath drunk a full supply, that it shall never perish by its sins, it is passed from death to life, there is no condemnation, none unto them (now) that they are in Christ Jesus, no condemnation to the poorest and meanest believer,
or perish, or be condemned for since, no, he is freed from all condemnation, the Poorest, the Weakest, the Meanest hath drunk a full supply, that it shall never perish by its Sins, it is passed from death to life, there is no condemnation, none unto them (now) that they Are in christ jesus, no condemnation to the Poorest and Meanest believer,
It's true indeed, a believer that hath drunk of this same water of life, and that is freed from all his sins, he may be possibly be exercised with fears,
It's true indeed, a believer that hath drunk of this same water of life, and that is freed from all his Sins, he may be possibly be exercised with fears,
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and possibly his Assurance, and his Apprehension of his Justification to himself may have some cloud upon it, he may be excercised with clouds, may fear his going down into the pit,
and possibly his Assurance, and his Apprehension of his Justification to himself may have Some cloud upon it, he may be exercised with Clouds, may Fear his going down into the pit,
Secondly, Every Soul that is come to Christ, (though in respect of his Sanctification, of sanctifying and saving grace) he is not perfect, he hath not drunk such a draught but he desires more,
Secondly, Every Soul that is come to christ, (though in respect of his Sanctification, of sanctifying and Saving grace) he is not perfect, he hath not drunk such a draught but he Desires more,
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as he shall never be thirsty more, so as to be wholly destitute of this same water of life, as he was before. Christ saith, John 6.35. He that cometh to me shall never hunger, he that believeth on me shall never thirst;
as he shall never be thirsty more, so as to be wholly destitute of this same water of life, as he was before. christ Says, John 6.35. He that comes to me shall never hunger, he that Believeth on me shall never thirst;
You will say, The Saints have not a full draught and full supply, because they complain, I answer, that though here they be in a state of imperfection,
You will say, The Saints have not a full draught and full supply, Because they complain, I answer, that though Here they be in a state of imperfection,
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and stand in need of a daily supply, (being sensible of their own defects and weaknesses) Yet every believing soul hath drunk so much of the water of life,
and stand in need of a daily supply, (being sensible of their own defects and Weaknesses) Yet every believing soul hath drunk so much of the water of life,
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They shall have joy as much as they can hold, every vessel shall be filled with glory so full as it can hold no more, they shall enjoy as much as ever they are able to hold or containe, every vessel shall be full of glory.
They shall have joy as much as they can hold, every vessel shall be filled with glory so full as it can hold no more, they shall enjoy as much as ever they Are able to hold or contain, every vessel shall be full of glory.
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yet notwithstanding they have the beginnings of eternal life and glory, and when they come once to enjoy the consummation of it, they shall not be able to desire one draught, one jot more,
yet notwithstanding they have the beginnings of Eternal life and glory, and when they come once to enjoy the consummation of it, they shall not be able to desire one draught, one jot more,
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Be it known unto you Men and Women, young men and old, and children, that are capable of knowledge, Know it, that Jesus Christ doth invite every one of you that stands before him in this Ordinance, to come unto him and draw water out of this Well of salvation.
Be it known unto you Men and Women, young men and old, and children, that Are capable of knowledge, Know it, that jesus christ does invite every one of you that Stands before him in this Ordinance, to come unto him and draw water out of this Well of salvation.
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And he said unto them, Set your hearts unto all the Words that I testify among you this day, Set your hearts to this Invitation of Jesus Christ, to the Word that is now sounding in your ears,
And he said unto them, Set your hearts unto all the Words that I testify among you this day, Set your hearts to this Invitation of jesus christ, to the Word that is now sounding in your ears,
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for it is your life, Jesus Christ doth bring eternal life to your doors, to your hearts, do not look upon them as if they were words of course and wind,
for it is your life, jesus christ does bring Eternal life to your doors, to your hearts, do not look upon them as if they were words of course and wind,
and suppose now, that if Jesus Christ were here in his bodily presence, do you not think you should believe? and give entertainment to what he spake? behold Jesus Christ now speaks in his Word to all that are here present (as he spake to all that were present then) and makes proclamation, saying, Is any man athirst? is there any that do desire this water of life? that do desire to have their sins pardoned and forgiven them? that do desire to be freed from condemnation, that do desire to be adopted Sons and Daughters of God, to have peace with God, to have comfort and consolation in life and death,
and suppose now, that if jesus christ were Here in his bodily presence, do you not think you should believe? and give entertainment to what he spoke? behold jesus christ now speaks in his Word to all that Are Here present (as he spoke to all that were present then) and makes proclamation, saying, Is any man athirst? is there any that do desire this water of life? that do desire to have their Sins pardoned and forgiven them? that do desire to be freed from condemnation, that do desire to be adopted Sons and Daughters of God, to have peace with God, to have Comfort and consolation in life and death,
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and to have everlasting, eternal glory, when life shall be no more? Know, Jesus Christ holds forth all this, whatsoever is requisite to eternal life, Jesus Christ doth invite you to this,
and to have everlasting, Eternal glory, when life shall be no more? Know, jesus christ holds forth all this, whatsoever is requisite to Eternal life, jesus christ does invite you to this,
O! let not any soul think so, nor say so to hinder any of your souls from coming, Know it, that if Jesus Christ had made no invitation to you to come,
OH! let not any soul think so, nor say so to hinder any of your Souls from coming, Know it, that if jesus christ had made no invitation to you to come,
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then you might very well say, it's presumption indeed for me to come, but Jesus Christ invites thee (himself) in his Word and Promises, that if you do come you shall have of this water of life, and that freely.
then you might very well say, it's presumption indeed for me to come, but jesus christ invites thee (himself) in his Word and Promises, that if you do come you shall have of this water of life, and that freely.
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and therefore certainly it is not to me, Jesus Christ doth not invite me. Answer. I say, Let not this Impediment ly in thy way, because we have no strength,
and Therefore Certainly it is not to me, jesus christ does not invite me. Answer. I say, Let not this Impediment lie in thy Way, Because we have no strength,
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do you think now that Jesus Christ calls for any price? invites people, and then they must bring money in their hands? No Brethren, you are much mistaken, Jesus Christ doth invite to come without money, or without any price:
do you think now that jesus christ calls for any price? invites people, and then they must bring money in their hands? No Brothers, you Are much mistaken, jesus christ does invite to come without money, or without any price:
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if one be more blind and unable, and more ignorant than another, here is the invitation, that Jesus Christ doth make this day to such a poor soul, that he shall,
if one be more blind and unable, and more ignorant than Another, Here is the invitation, that jesus christ does make this day to such a poor soul, that he shall,
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or in plainer terms? If any man will come unto me, he shall drink, John 6.35, 36, 37. saith Jesus there, I am the Bread of life, he that cometh unto me shall not hunger,
or in plainer terms? If any man will come unto me, he shall drink, John 6.35, 36, 37. Says jesus there, I am the Bred of life, he that comes unto me shall not hunger,
I have no strength nor power, and I am unworthy to come, and therefore it is but a folly to make such an invitation unto me, and I have no power. Answer.
I have no strength nor power, and I am unworthy to come, and Therefore it is but a folly to make such an invitation unto me, and I have no power. Answer.
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and to expect what Christ holds forth in his word, this is a coming unto Christ, you know what the Prodigal was ▪ and when the Lord sees a poor soul afar off, he meets him,
and to expect what christ holds forth in his word, this is a coming unto christ, you know what the Prodigal was ▪ and when the Lord sees a poor soul afar off, he meets him,
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I am willing to come to Christ, but I have no word, and a soul cannot come to Christ unless the Lord gives out some promise secretly to draw the heart to Christ,
I am willing to come to christ, but I have no word, and a soul cannot come to christ unless the Lord gives out Some promise secretly to draw the heart to christ,
But then again, you say, you do not thirst, Can any soul here before the Lord say, that you have no need of the water of life, that you have no need of,
But then again, you say, you do not thirst, Can any soul Here before the Lord say, that you have no need of the water of life, that you have no need of,
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nor desire everlasting life, that you have no need to have your sins pardoned, is there any soul in the Congregation that can say, that there is no need,
nor desire everlasting life, that you have no need to have your Sins pardoned, is there any soul in the Congregation that can say, that there is no need,
then you may stand off, and say there is no invitation made to me, but I dare say for every one in the congregation, that he would willingly dy the death of the righteous,
then you may stand off, and say there is no invitation made to me, but I Dare say for every one in the congregation, that he would willingly die the death of the righteous,
Jesus Christ hath made this invitation, if any man do but come to Christ, do but venture upon Christ, that is the way, he shall drink of the water of life;
jesus christ hath made this invitation, if any man do but come to christ, do but venture upon christ, that is the Way, he shall drink of the water of life;
and what shall I say more for the clearing of this? do you not think that Jesus Christ saith true? or that he is to be believed in what he speaks? never an one surely,
and what shall I say more for the clearing of this? do you not think that jesus christ Says true? or that he is to be believed in what he speaks? never an one surely,
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and therefore why should any stand back, and hold off from coming unto Christ? If the Lord would perswade your hearts to come unto Christ, it would be the happiest day, that ever your eyes saw in this World,
and Therefore why should any stand back, and hold off from coming unto christ? If the Lord would persuade your hearts to come unto christ, it would be the Happiest day, that ever your eyes saw in this World,
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if the Lord would perswade your hearts hereto, you should find that Jesus Christ would be as good as his word, that you shall drink of this water of life,
if the Lord would persuade your hearts hereto, you should find that jesus christ would be as good as his word, that you shall drink of this water of life,
And because I would not speak it as mine own words alone, I speak it as the Virgin Mary did when the Angel came to her, Luke 1.38. Then said Mary, Behold the Servant of the Lord, be it unto me according to thy Word:
And Because I would not speak it as mine own words alone, I speak it as the Virgae Marry did when the Angel Come to her, Lycia 1.38. Then said Marry, Behold the Servant of the Lord, be it unto me according to thy Word:
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and the Angel answered her in that, as she had no more to say, but to rely upon the Word of Promise, Behold the Handmaid of the Lord, be it unto me according to thy Word;
and the Angel answered her in that, as she had no more to say, but to rely upon the Word of Promise, Behold the Handmaid of the Lord, be it unto me according to thy Word;
And so, effectual calling is an hearkening unto the Lords call, the soul being perswaded to receive the Word, closing with, returning answer to the Word,
And so, effectual calling is an Harkening unto the lords call, the soul being persuaded to receive the Word, closing with, returning answer to the Word,
so now when upon the invitation of the call of the Lord in his promise, there is an yielding obedience unto that call in faith, it's called the obedience of Faith, Rom. 16.26.
so now when upon the invitation of the call of the Lord in his promise, there is an yielding Obedience unto that call in faith, it's called the Obedience of Faith, Rom. 16.26.
when the soul doth thus venture to rely upon the Word, venturing it self upon the Lord in his Promise, that if I perish, I will perish there, I will venture my self upon the Lords Word and Faithfulness.
when the soul does thus venture to rely upon the Word, venturing it self upon the Lord in his Promise, that if I perish, I will perish there, I will venture my self upon the lords Word and Faithfulness.
This is effectual Calling, 2 Tim. 1.12. I know, saith Paul, in whom I have believed, and I am perswaded, that he will keep that good thing which I have committed unto him against that day;
This is effectual Calling, 2 Tim. 1.12. I know, Says Paul, in whom I have believed, and I am persuaded, that he will keep that good thing which I have committed unto him against that day;
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I have committed my soul concernments unto him, and I trust them in his armes. When the soul doth venture thus upon the gracious Word of invitation, doth receive it,
I have committed my soul concernments unto him, and I trust them in his arms. When the soul does venture thus upon the gracious Word of invitation, does receive it,
say in this manner, as in the presence of the Lord, Lord, upon this gracious invitation of thine in the Gospel, I desire to rest and hope upon the faithfulness of thy Word,
say in this manner, as in the presence of the Lord, Lord, upon this gracious invitation of thine in the Gospel, I desire to rest and hope upon the faithfulness of thy Word,
And you young Men and Maids, (I would leave out none, who are capable of partaking of this water of life) consider the Question again, Are you willing to be saved? Let your hearts speak it out between the Lord and your own souls, upon this Word of thy grace unto which thou hast invited me, this gracious Promise, I do now commit my soul to thee,
And you young Men and Maids, (I would leave out none, who Are capable of partaking of this water of life) Consider the Question again, are you willing to be saved? Let your hearts speak it out between the Lord and your own Souls, upon this Word of thy grace unto which thou hast invited me, this gracious Promise, I do now commit my soul to thee,
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let me say it in the name of the Lord unto you, This day is salvation come unto thy soul, this day hath Jesus Christ given eternal life unto thy soul, this day the Lord hath taken thee into Covenant with himself,
let me say it in the name of the Lord unto you, This day is salvation come unto thy soul, this day hath jesus christ given Eternal life unto thy soul, this day the Lord hath taken thee into Covenant with himself,
even every one that thus comes to Christ, accepting of this his gracious promise, I say it, thy sins are forgiven thee, relying upon him in the Faithfulness of his Word,
even every one that thus comes to christ, accepting of this his gracious promise, I say it, thy Sins Are forgiven thee, relying upon him in the Faithfulness of his Word,
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and though never so far off, and lost in your selves, yet notwithstanding hearken to this invitation, that if the Lord doth perswade your hearts to say solemnly and seriously, Lord, upon this Word of thy gracious Promise and Invitation, I do now desire to trust and to venture upon thy Word,
and though never so Far off, and lost in your selves, yet notwithstanding harken to this invitation, that if the Lord does persuade your hearts to say solemnly and seriously, Lord, upon this Word of thy gracious Promise and Invitation, I do now desire to trust and to venture upon thy Word,
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and do expect the performance and accomplishment of thy Word, that now it may be given out to thee, that so you also might be brought in unto Christ, to partake of this water of life. Ʋse 1. A Word of Exhortation, to you who are come to Christ.
and do expect the performance and accomplishment of thy Word, that now it may be given out to thee, that so you also might be brought in unto christ, to partake of this water of life. Ʋse 1. A Word of Exhortation, to you who Are come to christ.
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You who are brought near unto God, hath the Lord spoken to you? Take heed that you do not stop your ear unto what God speaks, and return again to folly.
You who Are brought near unto God, hath the Lord spoken to you? Take heed that you do not stop your ear unto what God speaks, and return again to folly.
Now you must take heed that you do not walk in the same vanities, in your foolish pastimes, in your vain conversations, take heed you do not walk after the course of the World:
Now you must take heed that you do not walk in the same vanities, in your foolish pastimes, in your vain conversations, take heed you do not walk After the course of the World:
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If the Lord hath taken you out of the World, called you unto Christ, you are now to walk in a diligent performance of all duties unto the Lord, walk close with God in your particular Callings from the heart, take heed that you walk exactly,
If the Lord hath taken you out of the World, called you unto christ, you Are now to walk in a diligent performance of all duties unto the Lord, walk close with God in your particular Callings from the heart, take heed that you walk exactly,
and O remember this blessed Word, this blessed Word of the Lord Jesus Christ, wherein he hath said, If any man thirst; let him come unto me and drink. — FINIS.
and Oh Remember this blessed Word, this blessed Word of the Lord jesus christ, wherein he hath said, If any man thirst; let him come unto me and drink. — FINIS.
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