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1 COR. xi. 27, 28, 29. Whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
1 COR. xi. 27, 28, 29. Whosoever shall eat this bred, and drink this cup of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
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— But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.
— But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bred, and drink of that cup.
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— For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lords body.
— For he that Eateth and Drinketh unworthily, Eateth and Drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the lords body.
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THE Apostle having declared the true Institution of the Sacrament, and the right End to be observed in the Celebration of it;
THE Apostle having declared the true Institution of the Sacrament, and the right End to be observed in the Celebration of it;
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viz. The perpetual Commemoration of Christ's Death, in the fore-going Words, — In the next place he shew;viz. The perpetual Commemoration of Christ's Death, in the foregoing Words, — In the next place he show;
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the great Danger Men run into, by an undue and unworthy Participation of this Ordinance.
the great Danger Men run into, by an undue and unworthy Participation of this Ordinance.
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— They commit a great Sin, which draws upon them great Judgments, both Temporal and Eternal;
— They commit a great since, which draws upon them great Judgments, both Temporal and Eternal;
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unless, by a diligent Examination of themselves, the Sin be prevented, and the Punishment warded off.
unless, by a diligent Examination of themselves, the since be prevented, and the Punishment warded off.
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In these Words, we have, I. The Sin of Unworthy Receiving. II. The Means to avoid this Sin;
In these Words, we have, I The since of Unworthy Receiving. II The Means to avoid this since;
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which is, careful Examination of one's self before the Sacrament. III. The Punishment which they incurr, who Commit the Sin, and Neglect the Means; which is, careful Examination of one's self before the Sacrament. III. The Punishment which they incur, who Commit the since, and Neglect the Means;
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and that is, Judgment, or Damnation.
and that is, Judgement, or Damnation.
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First, Here's the Sin of Unworthy Receiving laid down, Whoso shall eat this bread, and drink the cup of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. First, Here's the since of Unworthy Receiving laid down, Whoso shall eat this bred, and drink the cup of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
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1. In which Words we may take notice, 1. Of the Sin it self. 2. Of the Quality of this Sin.
1. In which Words we may take notice, 1. Of the since it self. 2. Of the Quality of this Sin.
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First, Here's the Sin it self, Unworthy Receiving. There's a Twofold Unworthiness. 1. Of the Person. When the Person coming is Unworthy, that's not here meant;First, Here's the since it self, Unworthy Receiving. There's a Twofold Unworthiness. 1. Of the Person. When the Person coming is Unworthy, that's not Here meant;
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for so none is Worthy, can merit or deserve this honourable Privilege. 2. Of the Action. When we come in an undue, unworthy, and unprepared Manner:
for so none is Worthy, can merit or deserve this honourable Privilege. 2. Of the Actium. When we come in an undue, unworthy, and unprepared Manner:
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when Men care not with what Minds, nor in what Manner they come to the Lord's Supper,
when Men care not with what Minds, nor in what Manner they come to the Lord's Supper,
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but rush hand-over-head upon the Ordinance.
but rush hand-over-head upon the Ordinance.
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There are Three sorts who Receive Unworthily. (1.) The Ignorant. (2.) The Superstitious. (3.) The Profane and Ungodly Ones. 1st. Such as are Ignorant:
There Are Three sorts who Receive Unworthily. (1.) The Ignorant. (2.) The Superstitious. (3.) The Profane and Ungodly Ones. 1st. Such as Are Ignorant:
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That come out of Custom, rather than Conscience;
That come out of Custom, rather than Conscience;
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for Shame of the World (because 'tis counted a Disparagement not to be admitted to that Ordinance) rather than out of any Sense, Apprehension or Desire of the Benefit accruing by this Ordinance.
for Shame of the World (Because it's counted a Disparagement not to be admitted to that Ordinance) rather than out of any Sense, Apprehension or Desire of the Benefit accrueing by this Ordinance.
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Such as discern not the Lord's Body, are not able to look farther than that which they see with their Eyes:
Such as discern not the Lord's Body, Are not able to look farther than that which they see with their Eyes:
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They, indeed, behold Bread broken, and Wine poured forth; but what the Meaning and Signification of those things are, they know not:
They, indeed, behold Bred broken, and Wine poured forth; but what the Meaning and Signification of those things Are, they know not:
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They behold the Ceremony, but understand not the Mystery:
They behold the Ceremony, but understand not the Mystery:
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They talk of the Sacrament, but know not what it is, who instituted it, why it was ordained, to what End and Use it serves;
They talk of the Sacrament, but know not what it is, who instituted it, why it was ordained, to what End and Use it serves;
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and therefore their Receiving, cannot be 〈 ◊ 〉, a Rational and Intelligible Service, and so is not acceptable to God.
and Therefore their Receiving, cannot be 〈 ◊ 〉, a Rational and Intelligible Service, and so is not acceptable to God.
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2dly. The Superstitiously Conceited, that attribute more to the Outward Elements, and External Administration, than is meet.2dly. The Superstitiously Conceited, that attribute more to the Outward Elements, and External Administration, than is meet.
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The Papists lead the Van in this Brigade, who pervert the simplicity of this Ordinance, turning the whole business into a Tragedy,
The Papists led the Van in this Brigade, who pervert the simplicity of this Ordinance, turning the Whole business into a Tragedy,
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or Stage-Play, by their abominable, ridiculous and absurd Gestures and Actions, to the high Dishonour of God,
or Stage-Play, by their abominable, ridiculous and absurd Gestures and Actions, to the high Dishonour of God,
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and grand Abuse of this Sacred and Holy Institution. And next unto these, follow many Ignorant and Superstitious Protestants, who have many fond Conceits,
and grand Abuse of this Sacred and Holy Institution. And next unto these, follow many Ignorant and Superstitious Protestants, who have many found Conceits,
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and fantastical Opinions of this Ordinance, resting in the Opus operatum, or Work done; — thinking that the bare Outward Actions and Elements are able to sanctifie them;
and fantastical Opinions of this Ordinance, resting in the Opus operatum, or Work done; — thinking that the bore Outward Actions and Elements Are able to sanctify them;
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— That if they go Fasting, they have the more; if having Eaten somewhat, the less Benefit by coming:
— That if they go Fasting, they have the more; if having Eaten somewhat, the less Benefit by coming:
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— That even the very Receiving of the Elements, is of great virtue to a sick Man:
— That even the very Receiving of the Elements, is of great virtue to a sick Man:
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— Or, That whosoever Receives upon his Death-bed, must needs be saved, and go to Heaven.
— Or, That whosoever Receives upon his Deathbed, must needs be saved, and go to Heaven.
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3dly. Such as are Ungodly, and Profane, Proud, Covetous, Voluptuous, Drunkards, Swearers, Neglecters and Despisers of God's Service, Scoffers and Jeerers at the Profession of Religion, Envious, Malicious, False-hearted, Deceitful, Dissembling Wretches, that so they may carry it fair toward;3dly. Such as Are Ungodly, and Profane, Proud, Covetous, Voluptuous, Drunkards, Swearers, Neglecters and Despisers of God's Service, Scoffers and Jeerers At the Profession of Religion, Envious, Malicious, False-hearted, Deceitful, Dissembling Wretches, that so they may carry it fair towards;
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the World, regard not Inward Sanctity, Holiness and Integrity at all; such as come in the guilt of these Sins, unrepented of, unbewailed, unresolved against;
the World, regard not Inward Sanctity, Holiness and Integrity At all; such as come in the guilt of these Sins, unrepented of, unbewailed, unresolved against;
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these are Spots in our holy Feasts, as St. Jude speaks, Bloaches, Stains and Reproaches to our Christian Assemblies,
these Are Spots in our holy Feasts, as Saint U^de speaks, Bloaches, Stains and Reproaches to our Christian Assemblies,
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and such as give great Occasion of such Multitudes separating and withdrawing themselves from our Congregations;
and such as give great Occasion of such Multitudes separating and withdrawing themselves from our Congregations;
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many profane• ungodly Persons there are in these days, who will be railing and inveighing against Separatists and Independents,
many profane• ungodly Persons there Are in these days, who will be railing and inveighing against Separatists and Independents,
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when they themselves give occasion to the being of such. Secondly, Here's the Quality of this Sin: It's very heinous;
when they themselves give occasion to the being of such. Secondly, Here's the Quality of this since: It's very heinous;
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and they that commit it, are guilty of the Body and Blood of Christ.
and they that commit it, Are guilty of the Body and Blood of christ.
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— One would think this were a very hard •ensure, of a Fault that seems not to be very great, That coming unworthily to the Sacrament, should be Murther, and Blood-guiltiness;
— One would think this were a very hard •ensure, of a Fault that seems not to be very great, That coming unworthily to the Sacrament, should be Murder, and Bloodguiltiness;
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nay, Guiltiness of the Blood of the only begotten Son of God, and so as heinous a Sin as that which Judas, and Pilate, and the Jews, were guilty of, in Crucifying the Lord Jesus Christ, the Prince of Glory.
nay, Guiltiness of the Blood of the only begotten Son of God, and so as heinous a since as that which Judas, and Pilate, and the jews, were guilty of, in Crucifying the Lord jesus christ, the Prince of Glory.
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— But the Quality of Sin is not to be measured by ours, but by God's Judgment of it:
— But the Quality of since is not to be measured by ours, but by God's Judgement of it:
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God calls it such here, and we must believe it to be such.
God calls it such Here, and we must believe it to be such.
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But how are they guilty? Not as principal Actors and Doers in the business, (for so the Jews were only guilty,) but as Accessaries and Abettors. For,
But how Are they guilty? Not as principal Actors and Doers in the business, (for so the jews were only guilty,) but as Accessaries and Abettors. For,
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1. 'Tis a slighting of Christ's Death; a not laying of it to heart in a due manner.
1. It's a slighting of Christ's Death; a not laying of it to heart in a due manner.
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It implies, that we, in the secret of our Souls, conceive the putting of Christ to Death, was no such heinous Offence;
It Implies, that we, in the secret of our Souls, conceive the putting of christ to Death, was no such heinous Offence;
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whenas we can behold the visible Representation of it in the Sacrament, without being at all affected with it;
whenas we can behold the visible Representation of it in the Sacrament, without being At all affected with it;
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as if Christ had been a guilty Person, deserving to be used as he was; and the Jews had done an Act of Justice, in Crucifying him.
as if christ had been a guilty Person, deserving to be used as he was; and the jews had done an Act of justice, in Crucifying him.
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2. 'Tis an Injury and Abuse, that reflects upon the Person of Christ;
2. It's an Injury and Abuse, that reflects upon the Person of christ;
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as he that shall violate the Picture, Seal, or Arms of a King, offers an Indignity to the King himself, and shall be punish'd accordingly:
as he that shall violate the Picture, Seal, or Arms of a King, offers an Indignity to the King himself, and shall be punished accordingly:
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so he that unworthily useth this Sacrament, or Memorial of Christ's Death, doth offer Contempt unto the Death it self.
so he that unworthily uses this Sacrament, or Memorial of Christ's Death, does offer Contempt unto the Death it self.
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3. 'Tis a sign we do not lay to heart the Sin of our Nature, which was the occasion of Christ's Dying.
3. It's a Signen we do not lay to heart the since of our Nature, which was the occasion of Christ's Dying.
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If Man had not sinned, Christ had not died.
If Man had not sinned, christ had not died.
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— And therefore the Prophet Isaiah tells us, That he was wounded for our transgressions, and bruised for our iniquities.
— And Therefore the Prophet Isaiah tells us, That he was wounded for our transgressions, and Bruised for our iniquities.
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All we like sheep have gone astray, and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. All we like sheep have gone astray, and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
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Hence it is, that in the Sacrament we should exercise Repentance;
Hence it is, that in the Sacrament we should exercise Repentance;
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we should look upon him whom we have pierced; and mourn for him, as one mourns for his only son.
we should look upon him whom we have pierced; and mourn for him, as one mourns for his only son.
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'Tis a Tradition, That if the guilty Murtherer be brought to the sight of the Party murthered,
It's a Tradition, That if the guilty Murderer be brought to the sighed of the Party murdered,
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or touch his Body, he'll presently fall a bleeding• The Sight of Christ crucified, whom we have murthered by our Sins and Transgressions, should cause our Hearts within us to mourn and bleed:
or touch his Body, he'll presently fallen a bleeding• The Sighed of christ Crucified, whom we have murdered by our Sins and Transgressions, should cause our Hearts within us to mourn and bleed:
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— We should undo that by Repentance, which we have done by Sin. — But thus do not such as Receive unworthily,
— We should undo that by Repentance, which we have done by Sin. — But thus do not such as Receive unworthily,
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and so remain guilty of the Body and Blood, i. e. of the Death of Christ.
and so remain guilty of the Body and Blood, i. e. of the Death of christ.
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4. 'Tis a frustrating of the End of Christ's Death; and as to their particular, a shedding of the Blood of Christ in vain.
4. It's a frustrating of the End of Christ's Death; and as to their particular, a shedding of the Blood of christ in vain.
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Christ gave his Body to be crucified, and suffered his Blood to be shed, that he might nourish and preserve the Souls of the Faithful unto Everlasting Life.
christ gave his Body to be Crucified, and suffered his Blood to be shed, that he might nourish and preserve the Souls of the Faithful unto Everlasting Life.
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Hence it is, that he says, that his Flesh is Meat indeed, and his Blood is Drink indeed. But to whom is it such? To those that feed on him by Faith.
Hence it is, that he Says, that his Flesh is Meat indeed, and his Blood is Drink indeed. But to whom is it such? To those that feed on him by Faith.
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This was the End why Christ gave himself, that he might become the Bread of Life. But so cannot unworthy Receivers;
This was the End why christ gave himself, that he might become the Bred of Life. But so cannot unworthy Receivers;
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and therefore the End of Christ's giving himself, as to them, is utterly frustrated and disappointed;
and Therefore the End of Christ's giving himself, as to them, is utterly frustrated and disappointed;
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and so they become guilty of the Body and Blood, i. e. of the Death of Christ;
and so they become guilty of the Body and Blood, i. e. of the Death of christ;
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are interpretatively, and in effect, Christ's Murtherers and Destroyers. Now 'tis a fearful thing to be guilty of any Man's Blood;
Are interpretatively, and in Effect, Christ's Murderers and Destroyers. Now it's a fearful thing to be guilty of any Man's Blood;
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yea, of a wicked Man's Blood:
yea, of a wicked Man's Blood:
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how much more, to be guilty of the Blood of the Son of God! of the Blood of God! Deliver me, O God, from bloodguiltiness (says David. ) It was a Sin, the guilt whereof lay exceeding heavy,
how much more, to be guilty of the Blood of the Son of God! of the Blood of God! Deliver me, Oh God, from Bloodguiltiness (Says David.) It was a since, the guilt whereof lay exceeding heavy,
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yea, like a Talent of Lead, upon his Spirit. 'Tis an heavy thing, to have an hand in Man's Blood;
yea, like a Talon of Led, upon his Spirit. It's an heavy thing, to have an hand in Man's Blood;
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nay, in a wicked Man's Blood.
nay, in a wicked Man's Blood.
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What a fearful Imprecation was that upon Joab, for the Blood of Abner, who was none of the best:
What a fearful Imprecation was that upon Joab, for the Blood of Abner, who was none of the best:
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Let the blood of Abner, the son of Ner, rest on the head of Joab, and on all his fathers house; Let the blood of Abner, the son of Ner, rest on the head of Joab, and on all his Father's house;
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and let there not fail from the house of Joab one that hath an issue,
and let there not fail from the house of Joab one that hath an issue,
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or is a leper, or that leaneth on a staff, or that falls on the sword, or that lacks bread. or is a leper, or that leaneth on a staff, or that falls on the sword, or that lacks bred.
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Yea, but what is it then, to have an hand in the shedding of Christ's Blood? The Apostle says, That the blood of Christ speaketh better things than the blood of Abel.
Yea, but what is it then, to have an hand in the shedding of Christ's Blood? The Apostle Says, That the blood of christ speaks better things than the blood of Abel.
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— But if we make our selves guilty of it, by coming unworthily and unpreparedly to the Sacrament, it speaks no better things than the Blood of Abel: It then speaks and cries as Abel 's Blood did, for Justice and Vengeance.
— But if we make our selves guilty of it, by coming unworthily and unpreparedly to the Sacrament, it speaks no better things than the Blood of Abel: It then speaks and cries as Abel is Blood did, for justice and Vengeance.
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Now, woe be to him for whom Christ's Blood speaks not; — but wo a thousand times more to him against whom Christ's Blood cries
Now, woe be to him for whom Christ's Blood speaks not; — but woe a thousand times more to him against whom Christ's Blood cries
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Thus you see it is a very dangerous Sin, to come unworthily and unpreparedly to the Lord's Table.
Thus you see it is a very dangerous since, to come unworthily and unpreparedly to the Lord's Table.
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APPLICATION. First Exhortation: Let us take heed how we come unworthily to the Participation of this Ordinance:
APPLICATION. First Exhortation: Let us take heed how we come unworthily to the Participation of this Ordinance:
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Let us look to our Feet, when we come to God on this Errand, as the Preacher speaks:
Let us look to our Feet, when we come to God on this Errand, as the Preacher speaks:
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i. e. seriously ponder and consider of what Consequence and Concernment the Business whereabout we go therein, is;i. e. seriously ponder and Consider of what Consequence and Concernment the Business whereabout we go therein, is;
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— how much Comfort, Benefit and Advantage we shall have, by a due, worthy and prepared Coming;
— how much Comfort, Benefit and Advantage we shall have, by a due, worthy and prepared Coming;
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— but how exceeding mischievous and prejudicial an unprepared Coming will prove.
— but how exceeding mischievous and prejudicial an unprepared Coming will prove.
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But what Means (will you ask) may be prescribed for the avoiding of this Sin,
But what Means (will you ask) may be prescribed for the avoiding of this since,
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for the preventing of this Danger? The Apostle doth this;
for the preventing of this Danger? The Apostle does this;
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Let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that Bread, and drink of that Cup. Here is prescribed a diligent Examination of a Man's self, Let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that Bred, and drink of that Cup. Here is prescribed a diligent Examination of a Man's self,
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before he come unto the Sacrament. 1. Here's a Duty commanded; and that is, Examination of a Man's self:
before he come unto the Sacrament. 1. Here's a Duty commanded; and that is, Examination of a Man's self:
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But let a man examine himself, &c. 2. The Time, or particular Occasion that requires it; But let a man examine himself, etc. 2. The Time, or particular Occasion that requires it;
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and that is, before he come to the Sacrament.
and that is, before he come to the Sacrament.
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It is the Duty of all such as desire to be made Partakers of the Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, to prepare themselves, by serious and solemn Examination:
It is the Duty of all such as desire to be made Partakers of the Sacrament of the Body and Blood of jesus christ, to prepare themselves, by serious and solemn Examination:
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Sanctifie your selves, and come with me to the sacrifice. The Jews were to prepare themselves, before they eat of the Passover. Sanctify your selves, and come with me to the sacrifice. The jews were to prepare themselves, before they eat of the Passover.
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So kill the Passover, and sanctifie your selves, and prepare your brethren. And the Paschal Lamb was to be separate, and set a-part four days. So kill the Passover, and sanctify your selves, and prepare your brothers. And the Paschal Lamb was to be separate, and Set apart four days.
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What was this Separation, but a standing Sermon of Preparation? When invited to our Neighbour's Table,
What was this Separation, but a standing Sermon of Preparation? When invited to our Neighbour's Table,
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how do we spruce up our selves? Shall we not dress our Souls, against we come to the Lord's Table?
how do we spruce up our selves? Shall we not dress our Souls, against we come to the Lord's Table?
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REASONS. 1st. We come to meet God in the Sacrament; And prepare thy self to meet thy God, O Israel.
REASONS. 1st. We come to meet God in the Sacrament; And prepare thy self to meet thy God, Oh Israel.
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2dly. According to our Preparation, shall be our Profit and Benefit: He that so•s sparingly, shall reap sparingly. 2dly. According to our Preparation, shall be our Profit and Benefit: He that so•s sparingly, shall reap sparingly.
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To slight the Preparation, is a small Benefit. Fill the mens sacks with food, as much as they can carry. More Sacks;
To slight the Preparation, is a small Benefit. Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry. More Sacks;
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and the bigger the Sacks, the more Corn.
and the bigger the Sacks, the more Corn.
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A prepared Heart, is a Vessel that shall be filled at the Sacrament• 〈 ◊ 〉 such Mens Hearts with spiritual Blessings, with Vertue from Christ, with the Comforts of the Holy Ghost, with Encrease of Grace, says the Lord, at the Sacrament:
A prepared Heart, is a Vessel that shall be filled At the Sacrament• 〈 ◊ 〉 such Men's Hearts with spiritual Blessings, with Virtue from christ, with the Comforts of the Holy Ghost, with Increase of Grace, Says the Lord, At the Sacrament:
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Fill them with spiritual Food as full as they can hold; let them have as much as they can carry.
Fill them with spiritual Food as full as they can hold; let them have as much as they can carry.
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The larger our Preparation, the larger our Vessel; the larger our Vessel, the larger our Comfort and Benefit.
The larger our Preparation, the larger our Vessel; the larger our Vessel, the larger our Comfort and Benefit.
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3dly. None can come so worthily as he should, when we have prepar'd our selves the best we can,3dly. None can come so worthily as he should, when we have prepared our selves the best we can,
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but, alas, what a deal of Deadness and Dulness of Spirit, and Hardness of Heart, will come along with us? Nay,
but, alas, what a deal of Deadness and Dullness of Spirit, and Hardness of Heart, will come along with us? Nay,
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though a Man may have many Wants, and come far short of what he should be;
though a Man may have many Wants, and come Far short of what he should be;
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yet if the Lord sees that a Man sets himself seriously to prepare himself, and that he •akes Pains in the Duty, that he may seek God sincerely in the Use of the Sacrament, he will wink at Failings,
yet if the Lord sees that a Man sets himself seriously to prepare himself, and that he •akes Pains in the Duty, that he may seek God sincerely in the Use of the Sacrament, he will wink At Failings,
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and pass by many Infirmities, so that they shall be no hindrance to his profitable and comfortable Receiving.
and pass by many Infirmities, so that they shall be no hindrance to his profitable and comfortable Receiving.
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Consider, For a multitude of the people, even many of Ephraim and Manasseh, Issachar and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves,
Consider, For a multitude of the people, even many of Ephraim and Manasses, Issachar and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves,
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yet did they eat the passover otherwise than it was written:
yet did they eat the passover otherwise than it was written:
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but Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, The good Lord pardon every one that prepareth his heart to seek God, the Lord God of his fathers,
but Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, The good Lord pardon every one that Prepareth his heart to seek God, the Lord God of his Father's,
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though he be not cleansed according to the •urification of the sanctuary. And the Lord hearkened to Hezekiah, and healed the people.
though he be not cleansed according to the •urification of the sanctuary. And the Lord harkened to Hezekiah, and healed the people.
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And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem, kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days, with great gladness;
And the children of Israel that were present At Jerusalem, kept the feast of unleavened bred seven days, with great gladness;
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and the Levites and the Priests praised the Lord day by day, •nging with loud Instruments unto the Lord. and the Levites and the Priests praised the Lord day by day, •nging with loud Instruments unto the Lord.
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Hezekiah knew that Faith, and Sin• •erity of Heart, was more agreeable •o God, than the Observation of these Ceremonies;Hezekiah knew that Faith, and Sin• •erity of Heart, was more agreeable •o God, than the Observation of these Ceremonies;
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and therefore he prayed •nto God to pardon this Fault unto •he People, which did not offend of Malice, but of Ignorance;
and Therefore he prayed •nto God to pardon this Fault unto •he People, which did not offend of Malice, but of Ignorance;
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i. e. did •ccept them as purified.i. e. did •ccept them as purified.
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They could not keep. ] Viz. Although there were no express Law which should exclude such Persons from the Passover, nevertheless there was a manifest Scruple grounded upon that. They could not keep. ] Viz. Although there were no express Law which should exclude such Persons from the Passover, nevertheless there was a manifest Scruple grounded upon that.
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God, in any religious and sacred Act•, required Purity in the Person acting or participating.
God, in any religious and sacred Act•, required Purity in the Person acting or participating.
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Came before ] Viz. Because the Practice of the Law ( Numb. 5. 2.) to put such Persons out of the Camp, was not yet brought in. Come before ] Viz. Because the Practice of the Law (Numb. 5. 2.) to put such Persons out of the Camp, was not yet brought in.
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Of the Sanctuary. ] A Request which every one made, who came into the Temple; being all to come there at the Feasts, ( Lev. 15. 31.) Of the Sanctuary. ] A Request which every one made, who Come into the Temple; being all to come there At the Feasts, (Lev. 15. 31.)
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Healed. ] That is to say, held them as purified through his Grace, and by his gracious Pardon; Healed. ] That is to say, held them as purified through his Grace, and by his gracious Pardon;
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and preserved them from such Diseases and Plagues as such a Disobedience was accustomed to provoke and bring upon them, ( Exod. 15. 26.)
and preserved them from such Diseases and Plagues as such a Disobedience was accustomed to provoke and bring upon them, (Exod 15. 26.)
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Unto the Lord. ] Ital. Of the Glory of the Lord: Hebr. Of the Strength. These two Words, in the Hebrew, being often taken one for another: Unto the Lord. ] Italian Of the Glory of the Lord: Hebrew Of the Strength. These two Words, in the Hebrew, being often taken one for Another:
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as much as to say, by which Instruments he is glorified, and his Power and Strength exalted.
as much as to say, by which Instruments he is glorified, and his Power and Strength exalted.
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Again, Not to come preparedly, as we are commanded, Let a man examine himself, &c. 1st. A Matter of Shame. 2dly. Of Danger.
Again, Not to come preparedly, as we Are commanded, Let a man examine himself, etc. 1st. A Matter of Shame. 2dly. Of Danger.
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1. Of Shame. A Shame for a Man to come to a Great Man's Table in filthy Rags and Tatters:
1. Of Shame. A Shame for a Man to come to a Great Man's Table in filthy Rags and Tatters:
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And is it not a shame to come rudely, unpreparedly, and unbeseemingly, to the Lord's Table? (2 Chron. 30. 15.) The Priests and the Levites were ashamed,
And is it not a shame to come rudely, unpreparedly, and unbeseemingly, to the Lord's Table? (2 Chronicles 30. 15.) The Priests and the Levites were ashamed,
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and sanctified themselves, (as before.) A shame if foul Vessels at the Sacrament, dirty Cloth, foul Napkin, foul Cup. Is it a shame that the Vessels and Linnen should not, in their kind, be handsomly fitted,
and sanctified themselves, (as before.) A shame if foul Vessels At the Sacrament, dirty Cloth, foul Napkin, foul Cup. Is it a shame that the Vessels and Linen should not, in their kind, be handsomely fitted,
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and decently prepared? And is it not a shame, not to have our Hearts and Souls prepared? Is it a shame to have a foul Cup,
and decently prepared? And is it not a shame, not to have our Hearts and Souls prepared? Is it a shame to have a foul Cup,
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and is it not a shame to have a foul and filthy Heart? •hall precious Liquor be put into musty and unclean Vessels? Shall filthy, •nhallowed, unclean Souls, be filled with spiritual Comfort?
and is it not a shame to have a foul and filthy Heart? •hall precious Liquour be put into musty and unclean Vessels? Shall filthy, •nhallowed, unclean Souls, be filled with spiritual Comfort?
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2. Of Danger. To partake of the Passover unworthily, a very dangerous thing!
2. Of Danger. To partake of the Passover unworthily, a very dangerous thing!
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and that made Hezekiah •pray so earnestly, (2 Chron. 30.) A dangerous Business to come to the Sacrament;
and that made Hezekiah •pray so earnestly, (2 Chronicles 30.) A dangerous Business to come to the Sacrament;
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a Matter of Life and Death, Tremendum Mysterium, Holy Judgment.
a Matter of Life and Death, Tremendum Mysterium, Holy Judgement.
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1st. Danger: He that eats and drinks unworthily, is guilty of the body and blood of Christ. 1st. Danger: He that eats and drinks unworthily, is guilty of the body and blood of christ.
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Instead of Drinkers of Christ's Blood, are Shedders of his Blood:
Instead of Drinkers of Christ's Blood, Are Shedders of his Blood:
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instead of remembring of Christ's Death, they put Christ to Death• An unworthy and unprepared Receiver becomes guilty of Christ's Blood.
instead of remembering of Christ's Death, they put christ to Death• an unworthy and unprepared Receiver becomes guilty of Christ's Blood.
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How so? Because he doth as if he shed his Blood; he doth so as the Shedders of Christ's Blood did:
How so? Because he does as if he shed his Blood; he does so as the Shedders of Christ's Blood did:
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For look, as they that crucified and pierced Christ, poured not forth his Blood, that they might drink it,
For look, as they that Crucified and pierced christ, poured not forth his Blood, that they might drink it,
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but only that they might pour it •orth, and shed it;
but only that they might pour it •orth, and shed it;
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so he that doth unworthily and unpreparedly drink his Blood, receiving thereby no Profit or Benefit, he hath rashly and in vain shed his Blood.
so he that does unworthily and unpreparedly drink his Blood, receiving thereby no Profit or Benefit, he hath rashly and in vain shed his Blood.
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Now, what a fearful thing it is, to be guilty of Christ's Blood:
Now, what a fearful thing it is, to be guilty of Christ's Blood:
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Deliver me from blood-guiltiness (saith the Psalmist.) Woe be to him that Christ's Blood speaks not for;Deliver me from Bloodguiltiness (Says the Psalmist.) Woe be to him that Christ's Blood speaks not for;
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but ten thousand times woe to him that Christ's Blood •peaketh against.
but ten thousand times woe to him that Christ's Blood •peaketh against.
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2d. Danger: He that comes unworthily and unpreparedly, not only receives no Good, but a great deal of Hurt.2d. Danger: He that comes unworthily and unpreparedly, not only receives no Good, but a great deal of Hurt.
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Good he receive's none, a vain Sacrament, Ordinance blasted; and not only so, but a great deal of Hurt.
Good he receive's none, a vain Sacrament, Ordinance blasted; and not only so, but a great deal of Hurt.
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1. Instead of receiving Christ, receives the Devil. The Devil enter'd into Judas, after the Sop.
1. Instead of receiving christ, receives the devil. The devil entered into Judas, After the Sop.
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Satan fills their Hearts worse than before, ten times more Children of Wrath than before. 2. Instead of receiving that which may further Salvation, receives that which furthers Condemnation:
Satan fills their Hearts Worse than before, ten times more Children of Wrath than before. 2. Instead of receiving that which may further Salvation, receives that which furthers Condemnation:
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The Cup of Trembling. Some poysoned by Poyson put into Wine, Mors in Olla. Stone instead of Bread; The Cup of Trembling. some poisoned by Poison put into Wine, Mors in Olla. Stone instead of Bred;
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a Scorpion instead of a Fish. 3d. Danger: Bodily Danger. 4. It is a very dangerous thing, not to come to the Sacrament;
a Scorpion instead of a Fish. 3d. Danger: Bodily Danger. 4. It is a very dangerous thing, not to come to the Sacrament;
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to neglect God's Ordinance, in an unfrequent Use thereof, or utter Disrespect of it:
to neglect God's Ordinance, in an unfrequent Use thereof, or utter Disrespect of it:
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He that neglected Circumcision, was to be cut off, (Gen. 17. 14.) And we see that God would have killed Mo•es, for neglecting his Child's Circumcision, ( Exod. 4. 24.) And see the place ( Numb. 9. 13.) And we know the Severity of this Punishment, that neglected to come to that Supper of the King, ( Mat. 25. 5, 7.) And to be without the Sacrament,
He that neglected Circumcision, was to be Cut off, (Gen. 17. 14.) And we see that God would have killed Mo•es, for neglecting his Child's Circumcision, (Exod 4. 24.) And see the place (Numb. 9. 13.) And we know the Severity of this Punishment, that neglected to come to that Supper of the King, (Mathew 25. 5, 7.) And to be without the Sacrament,
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and without Christ, and without God in the World, are joyned together, ( Eph. 2. 11, 12.) Whil'st they were called Uncircumcision, i. e.
and without christ, and without God in the World, Are joined together, (Ephesians 2. 11, 12.) Whilst they were called Uncircumcision, i. e.
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without God's Sacraments, they were without Christ, and without God in the World.
without God's Sacraments, they were without christ, and without God in the World.
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And the Necessity of the Use of the Sacraments, appears by this, That before the Israelites must enter into Canaan, they must be circumcised,
And the Necessity of the Use of the Sacraments, appears by this, That before the Israelites must enter into Canaan, they must be circumcised,
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and eat the Passover, ( Josh. 5. 7, 10.) To teach, That all that will enter into the heavenly Canaan, must of necessity, in Obedience to God's Commandment, be Partakers of his Sacraments.
and eat the Passover, (Josh. 5. 7, 10.) To teach, That all that will enter into the heavenly Canaan, must of necessity, in obedience to God's Commandment, be Partakers of his Sacraments.
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It is very dangerous therefore to neglect the Sacraments. And yet as dangerous as it is, not to come to the Sacrament;
It is very dangerous Therefore to neglect the Sacraments. And yet as dangerous as it is, not to come to the Sacrament;
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yet it is no less dangerous to come, if we come unpreparedly. Unprepared coming, is as dangerous as not coming at all.
yet it is no less dangerous to come, if we come unpreparedly. Unprepared coming, is as dangerous as not coming At all.
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It is with this Supper in the Sacrament, as it was with that Supper of the King's, in the Parable, ( Mat. 22.) They that neglected to come, and absented themselves, they smarted.
It is with this Supper in the Sacrament, as it was with that Supper of the King's, in the Parable, (Mathew 22.) They that neglected to come, and absented themselves, they smarted.
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But ( ver. 13.) there was one that came to the Supper, and yet he seems to be more severely punish'd than those that came not.
But (for. 13.) there was one that Come to the Supper, and yet he seems to be more severely punished than those that Come not.
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Now, shall Men be punish'd for not coming, and for coming too? this seems to be an hard case: (I am in a very great Streight, may many a poor Creature say, that begins to be convinced of the greatness of the Sin of neglecting so holy and useful an Ordinance of God,
Now, shall Men be punished for not coming, and for coming too? this seems to be an hard case: (I am in a very great Straight, may many a poor Creature say, that begins to be convinced of the greatness of the since of neglecting so holy and useful an Ordinance of God,
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and of the unworthy and unprepared coming to it:) Yes, surely; if Men come not as they should, their coming will not serve the turn.
and of the unworthy and unprepared coming to it:) Yes, surely; if Men come not as they should, their coming will not serve the turn.
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Mark that Question, Friend, how camest thou in hither? He doth not say, Friend,
Mark that Question, Friend, how camest thou in hither? He does not say, Friend,
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how •atest thou down? but, how camest thou hither? This shews us, that his Sin was not some Indisposition that had overtaken him in sitting down;
how •atest thou down? but, how camest thou hither? This shows us, that his since was not Some Indisposition that had overtaken him in sitting down;
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but, that he did not look to sit and prepare himself before he came in. So it is in the Supper of the Lord:
but, that he did not look to fit and prepare himself before he Come in. So it is in the Supper of the Lord:
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A Man commits as great a Sin, in an unprepared coming, as in a profane not coming at all:
A Man commits as great a since, in an unprepared coming, as in a profane not coming At all:
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He may expose himself to as great a danger by coming, as by not coming.
He may expose himself to as great a danger by coming, as by not coming.
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There is no Man that comes to the Sacrament, but God hath an Eye upon him, 〈 ◊ 〉, God's allseeing and all-piercing Eye is upon him:
There is no Man that comes to the Sacrament, but God hath an Eye upon him, 〈 ◊ 〉, God's All-seeing and all-piercing Eye is upon him:
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God takes special notice of him, to see how he comes prepared: If he comes unworthily, he is like to hear of it to his sorrow.
God Takes special notice of him, to see how he comes prepared: If he comes unworthily, he is like to hear of it to his sorrow.
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We come to the Sacrament, to enquire of God, to seek his Face and Favour, to receive Comfort and Consolation from him.
We come to the Sacrament, to inquire of God, to seek his Face and Favour, to receive Comfort and Consolation from him.
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But whosoever comes unpreparedly, instead of a gracious Answer, shall meet with an angry Question, Friend, how camest thou in hither? A Question, that put thoroughly home to the Conscience;
But whosoever comes unpreparedly, instead of a gracious Answer, shall meet with an angry Question, Friend, how camest thou in hither? A Question, that put thoroughly home to the Conscience;
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of Men, will so astonish and affright 'em, that they shall not be able to say a Word for themselves.
of Men, will so astonish and affright they, that they shall not be able to say a Word for themselves.
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People, generally, will not endure that their Minister should Catechise them, and Question with them, to prepare them the better for the Holy Sacrament:
People, generally, will not endure that their Minister should Catechise them, and Question with them, to prepare them the better for the Holy Sacrament:
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But let such know, God Himself will Catechise them; and put such a Question to them, as shall strike them dumb and speechless.
But let such know, God Himself will Catechise them; and put such a Question to them, as shall strike them dumb and speechless.
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Now is it thus, That it is the Duty of all such as desire to be made Partakers of the Holy Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, are solemnly to sit and prepare themselves for it by Examination? and that such as come unpreparedly, come unworthily? Oh! the great Abuse of that Holy and Sacred Ordinance, that hath been •ound among us, in admitting unworthy and unprepared• Persons to the Participation of it.
Now is it thus, That it is the Duty of all such as desire to be made Partakers of the Holy Sacrament of the Body and Blood of jesus christ, Are solemnly to fit and prepare themselves for it by Examination? and that such as come unpreparedly, come unworthily? Oh! the great Abuse of that Holy and Sacred Ordinance, that hath been •ound among us, in admitting unworthy and unprepared• Persons to the Participation of it.
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Surely, one Reason, and why the Sword, this day, drinks up so much Blood, and devours so much of our Flesh, is,
Surely, one Reason, and why the Sword, this day, drinks up so much Blood, and devours so much of our Flesh, is,
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because we have been guilty of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, in our unworthy Receiving of the Holy Sacrament.
Because we have been guilty of the Body and Blood of jesus christ, in our unworthy Receiving of the Holy Sacrament.
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I beseech you therefore, for the sake of the ever Blessed and Adorable Jesus, who so freely laid down his Precious Life for you,
I beseech you Therefore, for the sake of the ever Blessed and Adorable jesus, who so freely laid down his Precious Life for you,
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and as you prize the Everlasting Happiness of your own Immortal Souls, that you would make it your utmost Care and Diligence so to direct your Lives and Conversations, that with prepared Hearts,
and as you prize the Everlasting Happiness of your own Immortal Souls, that you would make it your utmost Care and Diligence so to Direct your Lives and Conversations, that with prepared Hearts,
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and joyful Souls, you may chearfully approach the Holy Table. Now, it follows, we should consider what this Preparation is, and wherein it stands.
and joyful Souls, you may cheerfully approach the Holy Table. Now, it follows, we should Consider what this Preparation is, and wherein it Stands.
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This Preparation is Two fold, Habitual, and Actual. Habitual: There's somewhat that Men must have, and something that Men must do.
This Preparation is Two fold, Habitual, and Actual. Habitual: There's somewhat that Men must have, and something that Men must do.
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1. Habitual Preparation stands, in the having of all such Dispositions and Graces, or gracious Dispositions,
1. Habitual Preparation Stands, in the having of all such Dispositions and Graces, or gracious Dispositions,
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as qualifie and fit a Man for the Work of Receiving.
as qualify and fit a Man for the Work of Receiving.
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2. Actual Preparation stands, in the exciting and awakening of those Graces and Dispositions, and renewing of them when a Man is to Receive.
2. Actual Preparation Stands, in the exciting and awakening of those Graces and Dispositions, and renewing of them when a Man is to Receive.
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Both these must be done by him that will Receive worthily.
Both these must be done by him that will Receive worthily.
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For there is a Two-fold Unworthiness found in those that come unpreparedly to the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper;
For there is a Twofold Unworthiness found in those that come unpreparedly to the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper;
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an Unworthiness of the Person, an Unworthiness of the Action: when such come to the Sacrament, as have no Right to the Sacrament;
an Unworthiness of the Person, an Unworthiness of the Actium: when such come to the Sacrament, as have no Right to the Sacrament;
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or when such as have Right to it, come not in a right and due manner.
or when such as have Right to it, come not in a right and due manner.
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It is in this Ordinance, as in the Preaching of the Word.
It is in this Ordinance, as in the Preaching of the Word.
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A Man that will Preach the Word, must first be habitually prepared for the Work, by having such Gifts, Graces, Abilities,
A Man that will Preach the Word, must First be habitually prepared for the Work, by having such Gifts, Graces, Abilities,
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and Ministerial Qualifications of Learning and Knowledge in the Scriptures, as are required to accomplish and fit a Man for that Work:
and Ministerial Qualifications of Learning and Knowledge in the Scriptures, as Are required to accomplish and fit a Man for that Work:
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A Minister should be a Man well read, and well studied.
A Minister should be a Man well read, and well studied.
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Now, though a Man be sufficiently qualified, and proved and gifted for the Work of the Ministry, he will not on a sudden step up into the Pulpit, take a Text at adventure, and fall a Preaching;
Now, though a Man be sufficiently qualified, and proved and gifted for the Work of the Ministry, he will not on a sudden step up into the Pulpit, take a Text At adventure, and fallen a Preaching;
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but, besides his Habitual Preparation in the course of his Studies, he will study a fresh upon a particular Text,
but, beside his Habitual Preparation in the course of his Studies, he will study a fresh upon a particular Text,
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and for a particular Sermon, and bestow special Pains for that particular Work. I am no Prophet, I am an husbandman;
and for a particular Sermon, and bestow special Pains for that particular Work. I am no Prophet, I am an husbandman;
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for man taught me to keep cattle from my youth. for man taught me to keep cattle from my youth.
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Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on. You men and brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.
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Every Scribe instructed unto the kingdom of heaven, brings forth out of his treasure things new and old. Every Scribe instructed unto the Kingdom of heaven, brings forth out of his treasure things new and old.
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Now, thus it is in the case of the Sacrament; there must be an Habitual Preparation, and an Actual.
Now, thus it is in the case of the Sacrament; there must be an Habitual Preparation, and an Actual.
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Think him to be saved by him in his own way;
Think him to be saved by him in his own Way;
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whereupon God bestows his Son upon the poor Sinner, and in due time crowns all with the Assurance of his Love in particular, by the infallible Testimony of the Spirit.
whereupon God bestows his Son upon the poor Sinner, and in due time crowns all with the Assurance of his Love in particular, by the infallible Testimony of the Spirit.
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Now, Christians, How hath the Case been with you? What Experience have you had of these workings? Did you ever see your selves to be lost and undone Creatures? Was the News of a Saviour ever as welcome and acceptable to you,
Now, Christians, How hath the Case been with you? What Experience have you had of these workings? Did you ever see your selves to be lost and undone Creatures? Was the News of a Saviour ever as welcome and acceptable to you,
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as a Pardon to a ppor Malefactor ready to be turn'd off the Ladder? What longings, thirstings after Christ? Have you besieged Heaven with strong and earnest Cries and Groans after Christ? Hath the Kingdom of Heaven suffered Violence by reason of you? Hath Christ been ever precious in your esteem? &c. 2. But, Secondly, Consider how Faith works;
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what the Fruits and Effects of it are; and by that judge: It purifies the Heart;
what the Fruits and Effects of it Are; and by that judge: It Purifies the Heart;
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it begets a striving against, and resisting of Sin and Corruption; it draws the Heart to a Dependance upon God in all Estates and Conditions;
it begets a striving against, and resisting of since and Corruption; it draws the Heart to a Dependence upon God in all Estates and Conditions;
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it trusts God, as well for a supply of Outward Necessaries, as for Eternal Salvation it self.
it trusts God, as well for a supply of Outward Necessaries, as for Eternal Salvation it self.
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— And (which I shall only insist upon) it causeth a Man to have respect unto all God's Commandments, to yield universal Obedience, without Dispensation.
— And (which I shall only insist upon) it Causes a Man to have respect unto all God's commandments, to yield universal obedience, without Dispensation.
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A True Believer doth not allow himself in the Omission of any known Duty, or in the Commission of any known Sin:
A True Believer does not allow himself in the Omission of any known Duty, or in the Commission of any known since:
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If he do sin, 'tis out of Weekness and Infirmity, or through Violence, and Suddenness of Temptation;
If he do sin, it's out of Weakness and Infirmity, or through Violence, and Suddenness of Temptation;
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but 'tis not out of Wilfulness and Presumption:
but it's not out of Wilfulness and Presumption:
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He may fall into Sin, but he doth not live and lie in the Practice of Sin;
He may fallen into since, but he does not live and lie in the Practice of since;
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he doth not make a Trade of it. Judge therefore how the Case stands with you in this respect:
he does not make a Trade of it. Judge Therefore how the Case Stands with you in this respect:
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— Are all, or any of God's Commandments grievous to you? Do you make a trade of Lying, Swearing, Drunkenness, Profaning God's Day, Scoffing at Religion, &c. Oh! 'tis to be feared, you are far from Believing,
— are all, or any of God's commandments grievous to you? Do you make a trade of Lying, Swearing, drunkenness, Profaning God's Day, Scoffing At Religion, etc. Oh! it's to be feared, you Are Far from Believing,
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and so cannot partake worthily of this Ordinance.
and so cannot partake worthily of this Ordinance.
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A Second Grace, is, Repentance: Which may be described to be a spiritual Sorrow for Sin, joyned with a true Hatred and Detestation of it. It implies,
A Second Grace, is, Repentance: Which may be described to be a spiritual Sorrow for since, joined with a true Hatred and Detestation of it. It Implies,
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1st. A Conviction and Acknowledgment of Sin. A Man doth not deny, conceal, or seek to hide his Sin,1st. A Conviction and Acknowledgment of Sin. A Man does not deny, conceal, or seek to hide his since,
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or justifie himself, and stand stoutly upon his own Vindication and Innocency, (when his own Conscience is privy to the contrary,) but with holy David, he doth freely and ingenuously confess and acknowledge his Sin, and that particularly:
or justify himself, and stand stoutly upon his own Vindication and Innocency, (when his own Conscience is privy to the contrary,) but with holy David, he does freely and ingenuously confess and acknowledge his since, and that particularly:
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Against thee, thee only have I sinned: Wash me, cleanse me, deliver me from blood-guiltiness. Against thee, thee only have I sinned: Wash me, cleanse me, deliver me from Bloodguiltiness.
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2dly. It implies inward Grief, and Sorrow of Heart for Sin, and the Offence given thereby to God:2dly. It Implies inward Grief, and Sorrow of Heart for since, and the Offence given thereby to God:
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It causeth the Sinner to sorrow after a godly sort.
It Causes the Sinner to sorrow After a godly sort.
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3dly. It implies an inward Hatred and Dislike of Sin, an Aversion and turning away of the Heart from Sin:3dly. It Implies an inward Hatred and Dislike of since, an Aversion and turning away of the Heart from since:
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so that whereas a Man before had a secret Love and Liking to it, now he comes to see the Ugliness and Deformity of it, to loath and detest it,
so that whereas a Man before had a secret Love and Liking to it, now he comes to see the Ugliness and Deformity of it, to loath and detest it,
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as an Offence to God, the great Enemy of his Soul, and Bane of all his Peace and Comfort.
as an Offence to God, the great Enemy of his Soul, and Bane of all his Peace and Comfort.
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4thly. It implies a leaving and forsaking of Sin, and a practising of the contrary Good.4thly. It Implies a leaving and forsaking of since, and a practising of the contrary Good.
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Amendment and Reformation of Life, is the great Fruit, Evidence and Effect of true Repentance.
Amendment and Reformation of Life, is the great Fruit, Evidence and Effect of true Repentance.
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He that confesseth Sin, professeth Sorrow for Sin, and Detestation of Sin, and yet continueth in the Practice of Sin:
He that Confesses since, Professes Sorrow for since, and Detestation of since, and yet Continueth in the Practice of since:
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He that by his Practice licks up those Sins, which he seemed to have vomited up by Confession, there are seven Abominations in his Heart;
He that by his Practice licks up those Sins, which he seemed to have vomited up by Confessi, there Are seven Abominations in his Heart;
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he may seem to repent, he may think he repents; but the truth is, he deceiveth himself and others.
he may seem to Repent, he may think he repents; but the truth is, he deceives himself and Others.
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For 'tis Reformation, and Amendment of Life, that crowns Repentance, that argues it to be sound and sincere.
For it's Reformation, and Amendment of Life, that crowns Repentance, that argues it to be found and sincere.
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Wash you, make ye clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; Wash you, make you clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes;
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cease to do evil, Learn to do well, &c. Repentance without Reformation, is no better than Abomination. cease to do evil, Learn to do well, etc. Repentance without Reformation, is no better than Abomination.
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Examine therefore thy self upon this Point.
Examine Therefore thy self upon this Point.
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Do'st thou, with Adam, seek to hide thy Sin? Do'st thou deny it? extenuate it? excuse it? justifie it? Or,
Dost thou, with Adam, seek to hide thy since? Dost thou deny it? extenuate it? excuse it? justify it? Or,
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though thou confessest it in thy Mouth, yet is there a secret love and liking to it in thy Heart? Do'st thou roul it under thy tongue,
though thou Confessest it in thy Mouth, yet is there a secret love and liking to it in thy Heart? Dost thou roll it under thy tongue,
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as a sweet Morsel? Is it with thee, as St. Augustin confesseth it was with him,
as a sweet Morsel? Is it with thee, as Saint Augustin Confesses it was with him,
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before his Conversion? he prayed, That God would be pleased to suppress and subdue in him the Lusts of Concupiscence;
before his Conversion? he prayed, That God would be pleased to suppress and subdue in him the Lustiest of Concupiscence;
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and yet he was afraid God should hear his Prayers, in regard of the secret liking he had of those Lusts. Is there no Amendment and Reformation of thy Life,
and yet he was afraid God should hear his Prayers, in regard of the secret liking he had of those Lusts. Is there no Amendment and Reformation of thy Life,
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but thou art as vile, as wretched, as profane and ungodly, as hypocritical and deceitful, &c. as ever? Alas! thou dwellest far from Repentance:
but thou art as vile, as wretched, as profane and ungodly, as hypocritical and deceitful, etc. as ever? Alas! thou dwellest Far from Repentance:
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Saul, and Judas, and Cain, and many that are now in the Pit of Destruction (for ought I know) have repented as much as that came to.Saul, and Judas, and Cain, and many that Are now in the Pit of Destruction (for ought I know) have repented as much as that Come to.
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Thirdly, They that would come worthily to the Lord's Table, must examine themselves in point of Love and Charity,Thirdly, They that would come worthily to the Lord's Table, must examine themselves in point of Love and Charity,
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whether this Grace be in them of a truth, yea, or not. Now, Love is an Affection of the Heart, whereby we wish Good to our Neighbour, as to our selves;
whither this Grace be in them of a truth, yea, or not. Now, Love is an Affection of the Heart, whereby we wish Good to our Neighbour, as to our selves;
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and are willing, in what we are able, to do him that Good we would have done to our selves in his Case.
and Are willing, in what we Are able, to do him that Good we would have done to our selves in his Case.
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Now, this Love is to be considered, either as respecting the Godly, or as it respects all Men in general.
Now, this Love is to be considered, either as respecting the Godly, or as it respects all Men in general.
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1. Love to the Godly, is then right and sincere, when 'tis to all that fear God, Poor as well as Rich, Low as well as High, Mean as well as Honourable;
1. Love to the Godly, is then right and sincere, when it's to all that Fear God, Poor as well as Rich, Low as well as High, Mean as well as Honourable;
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when we have respect to him that is clad in vile Raiment, as well as to him that wears the Gold Ring, and is arrayed in goodly Apparel, (as St. James speaks.) — He truly loves a righteous Man, in the Name of a righteous Man, that loves him because he is such;
when we have respect to him that is clad in vile Raiment, as well as to him that wears the Gold Ring, and is arrayed in goodly Apparel, (as Saint James speaks.) — He truly loves a righteous Man, in the Name of a righteous Man, that loves him Because he is such;
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that can place his Affection where God hath placed his;
that can place his Affection where God hath placed his;
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that can love a Saint, though he be poor, mean and contemptible in the esteem of the World.
that can love a Saint, though he be poor, mean and contemptible in the esteem of the World.
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2. Love to the Godly is then right and sincere, when 'tis constant at all times,
2. Love to the Godly is then right and sincere, when it's constant At all times,
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as well in Adversity as Prosperity: He truly loves Christ, that will own Christ in his persecuted Members;
as well in Adversity as Prosperity: He truly loves christ, that will own christ in his persecuted Members;
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that will visit them in Prison; that will not be ashamed of them, when they are under the Cross.
that will visit them in Prison; that will not be ashamed of them, when they Are under the Cross.
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'Twas an Argument of a truly godly and Pious Affection in Obadiah, when, in the time of Persecution, he shelter'd and protected the Lord's Prophets, hiding them by fif•ies in Caves, and seeding them.
'Twas an Argument of a truly godly and Pious Affection in Obadiah, when, in the time of Persecution, he sheltered and protected the Lord's prophets, hiding them by fif•ies in Caves, and seeding them.
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And 'twas the Honour of Onesiphor•s, that he was not ashamed of Paul 's Chain. Now, examine thy Heart upon this Account:
And 'twas the Honour of Onesiphor•s, that he was not ashamed of Paul is Chain. Now, examine thy Heart upon this Account:
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How standest thou affected to those that fear God? Are they the object of thy choicest and intire Affection? Or, Dost thou hate them;
How Standest thou affected to those that Fear God? are they the Object of thy Choicest and entire Affection? Or, Dost thou hate them;
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malign them in the secrets of thy Soul;
malign them in the secrets of thy Soul;
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scoff at them, deride them, injure them? — Or do'st thou carry a Respect towards those that fea• God,
scoff At them, deride them, injure them? — Or dost thou carry a Respect towards those that fea• God,
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and are withal Rich, Honour•••le and Great in the World;
and Are withal Rich, Honour•••le and Great in the World;
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but in the mean time ▪ Despis••• those of 〈 … 〉 Rank, and meaner Condition? It may be, they are more Eminent in Grace and Goodness, than the other.
but in the mean time ▪ Despis••• those of 〈 … 〉 Rank, and meaner Condition? It may be, they Are more Eminent in Grace and goodness, than the other.
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— And art thou ash•••d to 〈 ◊ 〉 the Servants of Christ, in •heir Adv•rsity? Do'st thou then look strongely upon them? Do'st thou •••nch,
— And art thou ash•••d to 〈 ◊ 〉 the Servants of christ, in •heir Adv•rsity? Dost thou then look strongly upon them? Dost thou •••nch,
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and shrink back, when thou seest them haled to Prison, Convented before Earthly Tribunals? &c. 'Tis to be feared, thy Heart is not sincerely affected;
and shrink back, when thou See them haled to Prison, Convicted before Earthly Tribunals? etc. It's to be feared, thy Heart is not sincerely affected;
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neither is there that Love to the Image of God, which should be in all the Children of God.
neither is there that Love to the Image of God, which should be in all the Children of God.
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2dly. How standest thou affected to thy Neighbours in general?2dly. How Standest thou affected to thy Neighbours in general?
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1. Is there a sympathy and fellowfeeling in thee of thy Brother's Condition? Art thou grieved for the Afflictions of Joseph? Art thou affected with the Miseries of others? Do'st thou mourn with them that mourn? grieve with them that grieve? Do'st thou pity them? pray for them? help and relive them, according to thy Ability,
1. Is there a Sympathy and Fellowfeeling in thee of thy Brother's Condition? Art thou grieved for the Afflictions of Joseph? Art thou affected with the Misery's of Others? Dost thou mourn with them that mourn? grieve with them that grieve? Dost thou pity them? pray for them? help and relive them, according to thy Ability,
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and as thou hast Opportunity? — So, Do'st thou rejoyce in the Wel•are and Prosperity of thy Brother? Art thou so far from envying him,
and as thou hast Opportunity? — So, Dost thou rejoice in the Wel•are and Prosperity of thy Brother? Art thou so Far from envying him,
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and repining at him (a thing too common in the World now a-days) that it doth thee good to see him thrive and prosper? This is an argument of true Love and Charity.
and repining At him (a thing too Common in the World now adais) that it does thee good to see him thrive and prosper? This is an argument of true Love and Charity.
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But, it may be, thou hast no Bowels of Pity and Compassion towards thy Brother in Misery;
But, it may be, thou hast no Bowels of Pity and Compassion towards thy Brother in Misery;
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thou shuttest up thine Heart, and withdrawest thy Hand from him:
thou shuttest up thine Heart, and withdrawest thy Hand from him:
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It may be thou art one that enviest and repinest at the Prosperity of thy Neighbour;
It may be thou art one that Enviest and repinest At the Prosperity of thy Neighbour;
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thou art lean, because he's fat; thine Eye is evil towards him, because God is good to him:
thou art lean, Because he's fat; thine Eye is evil towards him, Because God is good to him:
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Oh! thou art an uncharitable Wretch!
Oh! thou art an uncharitable Wretch!
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And how dwellest the Love of God in thee, when thou hast no Love to thy Brethren?
And how dwellest the Love of God in thee, when thou hast no Love to thy Brothers?
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A Second Note of True Charity, is, when a Man is willing and ready to pardon and remit Offences done unto him;
A Second Note of True Charity, is, when a Man is willing and ready to pardon and remit Offences done unto him;
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and to seek Reconciliation where he hath given Offence.
and to seek Reconciliation where he hath given Offence.
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— Indeed, this is a very hard Matter to put in practice, Mens Hearts are so full of Pride, Scorn, Rancour, Malice and Revenge.
— Indeed, this is a very hard Matter to put in practice, Men's Hearts Are so full of Pride, Scorn, Rancour, Malice and Revenge.
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— But a truly Charitable Man will do for Man, as God hath done for him, who hath freely pardoned him for greater Offences;
— But a truly Charitable Man will do for Man, as God hath done for him, who hath freely pardoned him for greater Offences;
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and though he were the offended Party, yet first sought Reconciliation with him.
and though he were the offended Party, yet First sought Reconciliation with him.
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And therefore, how far are those implacable, revengeful, and irreconcilable Spirits, who know not how to pardon an Offence,
And Therefore, how Far Are those implacable, revengeful, and irreconcilable Spirits, who know not how to pardon an Offence,
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or to pass by an injury; but, Aeternum servant sub pectore vulnus, carry an everlasting Grudge with them;
or to pass by an injury; but, Aeternum servant sub pectore Wound, carry an everlasting Grudge with them;
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will watch an Opportunity of Revenge, though it may be seven Years hence? How far, I say, are these implacable and revengeful Spirits from that Love and Charity which becomes Men, more - especially Christians? — Are there not many come to the Sacrament with this Mind, that will profess they are in Charity with all the World, freely forgive all• owe no Man ill Will? But as the Serpent i• said to lay down her Poyson while she drinks,
will watch an Opportunity of Revenge, though it may be seven years hence? How Far, I say, Are these implacable and revengeful Spirits from that Love and Charity which becomes Men, more - especially Christians? — are there not many come to the Sacrament with this Mind, that will profess they Are in Charity with all the World, freely forgive all• owe no Man ill Will? But as the Serpent i• said to lay down her Poison while she drinks,
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and afterwards swallows it up again;
and afterwards Swallows it up again;
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so these seem, while they come to the Lord's Table (which ought to be a ••nd of Christian Love and Charity) to lay down their malicious and revengeful Thoughts,
so these seem, while they come to the Lord's Table (which ought to be a ••nd of Christian Love and Charity) to lay down their malicious and revengeful Thoughts,
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but afterwards will re-assume and take them up again to the purpose. Such Hypocrisie and Impiety God will certainly find out, and severely punish.
but afterwards will reassume and take them up again to the purpose. Such Hypocrisy and Impiety God will Certainly find out, and severely Punish.
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Thus you see wherein and how we are to Examine our selves, before we come to the Lord's Table• •t may be demanded what is to be done,
Thus you see wherein and how we Are to Examine our selves, before we come to the Lord's Table• •t may be demanded what is to be done,
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if, after Examination, we •ind our selves Unworthy?
if, After Examination, we •ind our selves Unworthy?
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R. They that find their wants of these Graces, that do unfeignedly bewail and mourn for them, that make it their humble and earnest Prayer to God for Redress;R. They that find their Wants of these Graces, that do unfeignedly bewail and mourn for them, that make it their humble and earnest Prayer to God for Redress;
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these are, indeed truly Worthy, though not so worthy as they would be. But now, they that neither have these Graces, nor yet care for them;
these Are, indeed truly Worthy, though not so worthy as they would be. But now, they that neither have these Graces, nor yet care for them;
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that are in no wise sensible of their sp•itual Wants, mourn not under the same, &c. these are utterly Unworthy:
that Are in no wise sensible of their sp•itual Wants, mourn not under the same, etc. these Are utterly Unworthy:
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These are no better than Dogs, and such a•are to be ex•luded;
These Are no better than Dogs, and such a•are to be ex•luded;
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and 'tis to be hoped Authority will, in time, fu•nish us with a Staff to keep them off.
and it's to be hoped authority will, in time, fu•nish us with a Staff to keep them off.
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As for poor, humble, contrite, mourning Hearts, &c. though they may be conscious to themselves of much Unworthiness;
As for poor, humble, contrite, mourning Hearts, etc. though they may be conscious to themselves of much Unworthiness;
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yet let them not draw back, but come with holy Fear, and humble Reverence:
yet let them not draw back, but come with holy fear, and humble reverence:
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And with a word of Direction to such, how to behave themselves there, I shall conclude.
And with a word of Direction to such, how to behave themselves there, I shall conclude.
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1. Know what your Minds must be •ixed and think upon in the Sacrament. 2. What Affections are to be stirred up in you at the Sacrament.
1. Know what your Minds must be •ixed and think upon in the Sacrament. 2. What Affections Are to be stirred up in you At the Sacrament.
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For the First: Your Thoughts are not to dwell upon the Outward Elements and Actions of the Sacrament;
For the First: Your Thoughts Are not to dwell upon the Outward Elements and Actions of the Sacrament;
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but to be raised up to a Meditation upon Christ's Death, and the Benefits thereof.
but to be raised up to a Meditation upon Christ's Death, and the Benefits thereof.
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The Bread and Wine, separated by Consecration to this holy Use, should re-mind us of Christ's being foreordained,
The Bred and Wine, separated by Consecration to this holy Use, should remind us of Christ's being foreordained,
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and set a-part by God, from all Eternity, to the work of Man's Redemption.
and Set apart by God, from all Eternity, to the work of Man's Redemption.
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The Breaking of the Bread, and the Pouring forth of the Wine, should bring to our remembrance how Christ was torn in his Body with Wounds and Stripes,
The Breaking of the Bred, and the Pouring forth of the Wine, should bring to our remembrance how christ was torn in his Body with Wounds and Stripes,
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and to•tur'd in his Soul with the sense of his Father's Wrath and Indignation, and that for our Sins and Transgressions.
and to•tured in his Soul with the sense of his Father's Wrath and Indignation, and that for our Sins and Transgressions.
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When the Minister offers to thee the Bread and Wine, think of Christ given to thee of God freely,
When the Minister offers to thee the Bred and Wine, think of christ given to thee of God freely,
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and freely giving himself to thee, if thou wilt receive him.
and freely giving himself to thee, if thou wilt receive him.
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When thou receivest and eatest those Elements, think on Christ, the living Bread, that gives Life to thy Soul, and by his Merits preserve; it from Eternal Death.
When thou receivest and Eatest those Elements, think on christ, the living Bred, that gives Life to thy Soul, and by his Merits preserve; it from Eternal Death.
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Let thy Heart cleave unto him by Faith; throw thy self into his Arms; wash thy Soul in his Blood;
Let thy Heart cleave unto him by Faith; throw thy self into his Arms; wash thy Soul in his Blood;
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hide thy self in the Holes and Clefts of this Rock, from the stormy Tempest of God's Wrath. — This is the Life of this holy Sacrament;
hide thy self in the Holes and Clefts of this Rock, from the stormy Tempest of God's Wrath. — This is the Life of this holy Sacrament;
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without which Spiritual Applications, all is but a dead and empty Ceremony. Now, of the Affections that must be excited and stirred up in thi• Ordinance:
without which Spiritual Applications, all is but a dead and empty Ceremony. Now, of the Affections that must be excited and stirred up in thi• Ordinance:
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1. Our Hearts must be drawn to a firm relying and dependance upon Christ, as an All-sufficient Saviour, having paid the utmost Farthing,
1. Our Hearts must be drawn to a firm relying and dependence upon christ, as an All-sufficient Saviour, having paid the utmost Farthing,
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and trod the Wine-press, defeated all the Powers of Darkness, and purchased for us a Kingdom that cannot be shaken.
and trod the Winepress, defeated all the Powers of Darkness, and purchased for us a Kingdom that cannot be shaken.
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Let not greatness and difficulty of the Work of Redemption, terrifie us; Christ hath finished.
Let not greatness and difficulty of the Work of Redemption, terrify us; christ hath finished.
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2. The sight of Christ Crucified, should beget in us a godly Sorrow for our Sins, that were the Judasses, Pilates, Jews. Mourn over him. 3. Thankfulness:
2. The sighed of christ crucified, should beget in us a godly Sorrow for our Sins, that were the Judases, Pilate's, jews. Mourn over him. 3. Thankfulness:
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Because by Christ's Death, is purchased for us the greatest Blessing that ever was, Pardon, Reconciliation, Grace, Glory.
Because by Christ's Death, is purchased for us the greatest Blessing that ever was, Pardon, Reconciliation, Grace, Glory.
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2. On our part, the greatest Undesert that might be. 3. Infinite Disproportion betwixt Christ and us, the Just for the Unjust;
2. On our part, the greatest Undesert that might be. 3. Infinite Disproportion betwixt christ and us, the Just for the Unjust;
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the Prince of Glory, for Vassals of Baseness. 4. Love unto Christ. How should we love Christ, that loved us, and gave himself for us!
the Prince of Glory, for Vassals of Baseness. 4. Love unto christ. How should we love christ, that loved us, and gave himself for us!
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1. A Man must Examine himself, after he is come from the Sacrament, to consider what Comfort and Encrease of Grace he hath received, what quickning Vertue and Refreshment he hath found to flow out of Christ into his Soul. Now, upon such Examination, a Man shall find that it hath •een well with him at the Sacrament, o• that it hath not,
1. A Man must Examine himself, After he is come from the Sacrament, to Consider what Comfort and Increase of Grace he hath received, what quickening Virtue and Refreshment he hath found to flow out of christ into his Soul. Now, upon such Examination, a Man shall find that it hath •een well with him At the Sacrament, o• that it hath not,
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and so accordingly he is to proceed. First then, If a Man hath found no Joy, Comfort, or Enlargement;
and so accordingly he is to proceed. First then, If a Man hath found no Joy, Comfort, or Enlargement;
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but, upon Examination, finds that he hath been unfruitful dead, and dull, then two things are to be done.
but, upon Examination, finds that he hath been unfruitful dead, and dull, then two things Are to be done.
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1. Suspect thy self, that thou hast been •ailing either in thy Preparation to, or Performance of the Duty.
1. Suspect thy self, that thou hast been •ailing either in thy Preparation to, or Performance of the Duty.
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Labour therefore to find out what it was that hinder'd the Efficacy of the Sacrament, and be seriously humbled for it.
Labour Therefore to find out what it was that hindered the Efficacy of the Sacrament, and be seriously humbled for it.
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Yea, if we can but be sensible of our Senselessness of Heart, — that holy Duty,
Yea, if we can but be sensible of our Senselessness of Heart, — that holy Duty,
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and truly mourn for it, we need no• •e much dishea•tned;
and truly mourn for it, we need no• •e much dishea•tned;
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because this is one Fruit of the •ife of Christ, which was undoubtedly received in the Sacrament.
Because this is one Fruit of the •ife of christ, which was undoubtedly received in the Sacrament.
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2. Endeavour by after Pains and Humiliation, to quicken and awaken t•e Efficacy of the Sacrament:
2. Endeavour by After Pains and Humiliation, to quicken and awaken t•e Efficacy of the Sacrament:
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For we must know, Sacraments do not always work for the present, but the Efficacy may come afterwards.
For we must know, Sacraments do not always work for the present, but the Efficacy may come afterwards.
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The first Sacrament of the Supper the Disciples receiv'd, it's like they found not the Efficacy of it for the present;
The First Sacrament of the Supper the Disciples received, it's like they found not the Efficacy of it for the present;
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for then they understood nothing of Christ's Death, neither could it sink into their Heads that He should die:
for then they understood nothing of Christ's Death, neither could it sink into their Heads that He should die:
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but yet afterwards, when they came more clearly to understand the Mysteries of Redemption, and the whole •octrine of Christ, •o question but they reaped the Benefit of that Ordinance, which then they fully understood not.
but yet afterwards, when they Come more clearly to understand the Mysteres of Redemption, and the Whole •octrine of christ, •o question but they reaped the Benefit of that Ordinance, which then they Fully understood not.
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'Tis with the Sacrament, as with the Word. Many a Man hears the Word, and, in some measure, minds it;
It's with the Sacrament, as with the Word. Many a Man hears the Word, and, in Some measure, minds it;
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but for the present, it hath no Effect at all. It's possible it may work many Years after.
but for the present, it hath no Effect At all. It's possible it may work many years After.
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A Sermon preach'd seven Years before, may prove the Means of a Man's Conversion seven Years after.
A Sermon preached seven years before, may prove the Means of a Man's Conversion seven years After.
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We have an Example in that kind; All thing• that John spake of this man, were true:
We have an Exampl in that kind; All thing• that John spoke of this man, were true:
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And many believed on him there. This is written of some of John 's Hearers. John had preach'd Christ before:And many believed on him there. This is written of Some of John is Hearers. John had preached christ before:
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They did not thereupon believe in Christ when he preach'd. John was dead and gone;
They did not thereupon believe in christ when he preached. John was dead and gone;
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but now, when Christ comes among them, they, upon John 's former Sermons, preach'd a great while before, do now believe.
but now, when christ comes among them, they, upon John is former Sermons, preached a great while before, do now believe.
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John was dead, but not his Word; that works, while he lies in his Grave. Thus also may it be with the Sacrament:John was dead, but not his Word; that works, while he lies in his Grave. Thus also may it be with the Sacrament:
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it doth not always presently work;
it does not always presently work;
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it may and doth work with some a long time afterwards, when a Communicant, humbled for his Unprofitableness in the Duty, endeavours, by after-Diligence and Humility, to quicken and put Life into it — Though we have miscarried in our Preparations to the Sacrament, and Disposition in the Sacrament;
it may and does work with Some a long time afterwards, when a Communicant, humbled for his Unprofitableness in the Duty, endeavours, by after-Diligence and Humility, to quicken and put Life into it — Though we have miscarried in our Preparations to the Sacrament, and Disposition in the Sacrament;
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yet may the Vertue, Efficacy and Comfort of it be recovered by after-Diligence, and after-Humiliation.
yet may the Virtue, Efficacy and Comfort of it be recovered by after-Diligence, and after-Humiliation.
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— But if, when the business is once over, Men shall never look back, nor reflect upon it more,
— But if, when the business is once over, Men shall never look back, nor reflect upon it more,
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so as to be humbled for their Deadness, Hardness and Indisposition in the Duty, and have no care to make up that by after-Diligence, which was wanting in the present Performance, no marvel though they receive no Benefit or Advantage by it.
so as to be humbled for their Deadness, Hardness and Indisposition in the Duty, and have no care to make up that by after-Diligence, which was wanting in the present Performance, no marvel though they receive no Benefit or Advantage by it.
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But, Secondly, If, upon after-Examination, and a Review of the Business, we find that we were refreshed, our Hearts comforted and enlarged, that we had Vertue from, and Communion with Christ.
But, Secondly, If, upon after-Examination, and a Review of the Business, we find that we were refreshed, our Hearts comforted and enlarged, that we had Virtue from, and Communion with christ.
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1. Let us bless God with our whole Soul, for his Mercy and Goodness to us;
1. Let us bless God with our Whole Soul, for his Mercy and goodness to us;
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and with all thankfulness acknowledge his gracious dealing with us.
and with all thankfulness acknowledge his gracious dealing with us.
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2. Let us be careful to keep up and maintain that graciou• and holy frame of Spirit which we brought from the Sacrament.
2. Let us be careful to keep up and maintain that graciou• and holy frame of Spirit which we brought from the Sacrament.
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Pray we as David did for the People, when he saw them in a good frame of Spirit,
prey we as David did for the People, when he saw them in a good frame of Spirit,
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and that they offered willingly and freely towards the Building of God an House:
and that they offered willingly and freely towards the Building of God an House:
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O Lord, keep this for ever in the imagination of the thoughts of the heart of thy people. Oh Lord, keep this for ever in the imagination of the thoughts of the heart of thy people.
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— So, when we find a good frame of Heart wrought in us at the Sacrament, we should pray and endeavour that this frame of Heart might be still upheld and continued in us.
— So, when we find a good frame of Heart wrought in us At the Sacrament, we should pray and endeavour that this frame of Heart might be still upheld and continued in us.
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— We should endeavour to keep alive as long as may be, that holy fire that was kindled in our Hearts in the Use of the Sacrament.
— We should endeavour to keep alive as long as may be, that holy fire that was kindled in our Hearts in the Use of the Sacrament.
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It's a great fault in us, when we come from the Sacrament, that we have no care to keep our Hearts in good frame, by Prayer, Meditation,
It's a great fault in us, when we come from the Sacrament, that we have no care to keep our Hearts in good frame, by Prayer, Meditation,
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or good Conference, but presently fall a discoursing about secular Business, or foolish, idle and unprofitable Matters.
or good Conference, but presently fallen a discoursing about secular Business, or foolish, idle and unprofitable Matters.
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This is a dangerous quenching of the Spirit, and tends to the hardening of the Heart;
This is a dangerous quenching of the Spirit, and tends to the hardening of the Heart;
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as thrusting red-hot Iron into Water, makes it harder.
as thrusting redhot Iron into Water, makes it harder.
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Such sudden coolings and dampings of spiritual heats got in holy Duties, cannot be without much Danger to the Soul.
Such sudden coolings and dampings of spiritual heats god in holy Duties, cannot be without much Danger to the Soul.
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A Second thing to be look'd into, is, A great care to make good and perform that Vow of New Obedience which we have renewed with God, in the Sacrament.
A Second thing to be looked into, is, A great care to make good and perform that Voelli of New obedience which we have renewed with God, in the Sacrament.
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Our Hearts are very s•ippery (like a Bullock unaccustom'd to the Yoke,) and Satan is very subtle to draw us speedily to a breach,
Our Hearts Are very s•ippery (like a Bullock unaccustomed to the Yoke,) and Satan is very subtle to draw us speedily to a breach,
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and therefore it concerns us to be watchful. The Devil is exceeding desirous to go in, and go down after a Sacramental Sop.
and Therefore it concerns us to be watchful. The devil is exceeding desirous to go in, and go down After a Sacramental Sop.
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No sooner was Christ Baptized ( Luk. 3.) but ( Luk. 4.) presently after the Sacrament receiv'd, he sets •iercely upon Christ with all his might, strength and skill, in his Temptations;
No sooner was christ Baptised (Luk. 3.) but (Luk. 4.) presently After the Sacrament received, he sets •iercely upon christ with all his might, strength and skill, in his Temptations;
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so he lies upon the catch to tempt us, immediately after we come from the Ordinance:
so he lies upon the catch to tempt us, immediately After we come from the Ordinance:
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And therefore we must have a special care to keep our Covenants, and to express the Power of God's Ordinance in the Hol•ness and Obedience of our Lives.
And Therefore we must have a special care to keep our Covenants, and to express the Power of God's Ordinance in the Hol•ness and obedience of our Lives.
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We must have a care to walk closely with God, to forsake all former Sins, to perform all Duties of Obedience, formerly neglected.
We must have a care to walk closely with God, to forsake all former Sins, to perform all Duties of obedience, formerly neglected.
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Elias, after he was fed by God, went in the strength of that Food, Forty Days, and Forty Nights together. Elias, After he was fed by God, went in the strength of that Food, Forty Days, and Forty Nights together.
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So should we walk in the strength of our Sacramental Food many Days, and shew that indeed we have received Strength from it,
So should we walk in the strength of our Sacramental Food many Days, and show that indeed we have received Strength from it,
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and by it, by keeping our Covenants with God, of Holiness and Righteousness. Novus Dies, Novos Mores.
and by it, by keeping our Covenants with God, of Holiness and Righteousness. Novus Die, Novos Mores.
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Now God requires we should take up new Thoughts, Resolutions, Endeavours, that we should lead new Lives.
Now God requires we should take up new Thoughts, Resolutions, Endeavours, that we should led new Lives.
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It should be with us, after our Communion with God in the Sacrament, as it was with Jacob after his Communion with God in Beth•l: Then Jacob lifted up his feet,
It should be with us, After our Communion with God in the Sacrament, as it was with Jacob After his Communion with God in Beth•l: Then Jacob lifted up his feet,
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and came into the land of the people of the East. He lift up his Feet, went with Strength, Spirit, and Chearfulness. and Come into the land of the people of the East. He lift up his Feet, went with Strength, Spirit, and Cheerfulness.
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So, when we have had Fellowship with God in the Sacrament, in the Strength of the heavenly Food we should lift up our Feet,
So, when we have had Fellowship with God in the Sacrament, in the Strength of the heavenly Food we should lift up our Feet,
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and go on chearfully in God's Ways.
and go on cheerfully in God's Ways.
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'Tis said, That Jesus returned from his Baptism in Jordan, full of the Holy Ghost, to be tempted of the Devil• He went from the Sacrament full of the Holy Ghost,
It's said, That jesus returned from his Baptism in Jordan, full of the Holy Ghost, to be tempted of the Devil• He went from the Sacrament full of the Holy Ghost,
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and full of Power against the filthy Ghost. So should we rise from the Sacrament, full of the Holy Ghost, full of Power, and spiritual Strength:
and full of Power against the filthy Ghost. So should we rise from the Sacrament, full of the Holy Ghost, full of Power, and spiritual Strength:
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Tanquam Leones Ignem spirantes, Like Lions breathing Fire, (as St. Chrysostome speaks,) that so we may be Terrible to Satan, and Powerful against our Lusts.Tanquam Leones Ignem spirantes, Like Lions breathing Fire, (as Saint Chrysostom speaks,) that so we may be Terrible to Satan, and Powerful against our Lusts.
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That which St. Paul speaks, must be especially remembred, Let him that stole, steal no more.
That which Saint Paul speaks, must be especially remembered, Let him that stole, steal no more.
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Let him that swore, swear no more; that used to lye, be drunk unclean, &c. do so, be so no more.
Let him that swore, swear no more; that used to lie, be drunk unclean, etc. do so, be so no more.
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We do interpretatively, and in effect, Vow this in the Sacrament. Reason thus with thy self therefore;
We do interpretatively, and in Effect, Voelli this in the Sacrament. Reason thus with thy self Therefore;
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I have been at the Sacrament;
I have been At the Sacrament;
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I have there vowed, and taken the Sacrament upon it, That I will forsake my Sins, become a New Man:
I have there vowed, and taken the Sacrament upon it, That I will forsake my Sins, become a New Man:
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And with this stop the Mouth of the Devil, when he shall tempt thee to Evil, either by himself,
And with this stop the Mouth of the devil, when he shall tempt thee to Evil, either by himself,
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or Instruments, [ Christiana sum. ] Many come to the Sacrament, and there vow New Obedience;
or Instruments, [ Christian sum. ] Many come to the Sacrament, and there Voelli New obedience;
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and yet when once the Action is over, O! how soon are their Vows forgotten.
and yet when once the Actium is over, OH! how soon Are their Vows forgotten.
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'Tis said, That the people sate down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.
It's said, That the people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.
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How many sit down to eat and drink the Sacramental Elements;
How many fit down to eat and drink the Sacramental Elements;
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and that done, rise up to play? To what play? To play the Beasts, the Swine, the Wantons, the Wretches;
and that done, rise up to play? To what play? To play the Beasts, the Swine, the Wantons, the Wretches;
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and so make themselves, by such Receiving, two-fold, more the Children of the Devil than they were before.
and so make themselves, by such Receiving, twofold, more the Children of the devil than they were before.
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The Abassines, after the Receiving of the Sacrament, think it not lawful for 'em to Spit on that Day, till the Setting of the Sun. This is Superstition;
The Abassines, After the Receiving of the Sacrament, think it not lawful for they to Spit on that Day, till the Setting of the Sun. This is Superstition;
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and yet such Superstition, as shall condemn the Profaneness of many among us. They that hold it unlawful so much as to Spit that Day;
and yet such Superstition, as shall condemn the Profaneness of many among us. They that hold it unlawful so much as to Spit that Day;
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would they, out of Excess of Drunkenness, Spue that Day? They that will not Spit that Day;
would they, out of Excess of drunkenness, Spue that Day? They that will not Spit that Day;
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would they endure the h•llish Drivel of ungodly Oaths, and unsavoury, rotten Communication to fall from their Mouths that Day? They that would not Spit that Day:
would they endure the h•llish Drivel of ungodly Oaths, and unsavoury, rotten Communication to fallen from their Mouths that Day? They that would not Spit that Day:
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would they in that Day spit in God's Face, as our common Swearers and Blasphemers do?
would they in that Day spit in God's Face, as our Common Swearers and Blasphemers do?
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The Rock followed the Israelites: The Water issued out of the Rock (according to some) followed them as they journeyed,
The Rock followed the Israelites: The Water issued out of the Rock (according to Some) followed them as they journeyed,
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and streamed after them in their removes:
and streamed After them in their removes:
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so should we have a care that the Vertue and Efficacy of the Sacrament should follow us,
so should we have a care that the Virtue and Efficacy of the Sacrament should follow us,
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and stream after us, all the while we are travelling in the Wilderness of this World.
and stream After us, all the while we Are traveling in the Wilderness of this World.
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Unless it be thus with us, we horribly pollute and take God's Name in vain, a•d make our selves guilty of Spiritual Perjury, in the sight of God.
Unless it be thus with us, we horribly pollute and take God's Name in vain, a•d make our selves guilty of Spiritual Perjury, in the sighed of God.
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And woe be to that Man that breaks Covenant with the Great God of Heaven and Earth!
And woe be to that Man that breaks Covenant with the Great God of Heaven and Earth!
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who will not be mo•ked, 〈 ◊ 〉 will not be baffled, who will be a swift Witness against all such as gros•ly take his glorious Name in vain,
who will not be mo•ked, 〈 ◊ 〉 will not be baffled, who will be a swift Witness against all such as gros•ly take his glorious Name in vain,
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and so •oully pollute his Holy Ordinance.
and so •oully pollute his Holy Ordinance.
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You see then, how much i• concerns us to walk Holily, Circumspectly, Faithfully, after our Participation of this Blessed and Holy Ordinance.
You see then, how much i• concerns us to walk Holily, Circumspectly, Faithfully, After our Participation of this Blessed and Holy Ordinance.
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Doct. It is a necessary Duty required of every one, before he come to the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, That he examine himself diligently and carefully. Quest.Doct. It is a necessary Duty required of every one, before he come to the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, That he examine himself diligently and carefully. Quest.
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Wherein d•th this Examination consist? Wherein d•th this Examination consist?
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Resp. In a diligent Enquiry, Whether we have those Graces, or not, which are requisite to be found in every one that would come Worthily to this Ordinance.Resp. In a diligent Enquiry, Whither we have those Graces, or not, which Are requisite to be found in every one that would come Worthily to this Ordinance.
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They are Three, Faith, Repentance, and Charity. Without Faith, we cannot •eed on Christ, or drink his Blood.
They Are Three, Faith, Repentance, and Charity. Without Faith, we cannot •eed on christ, or drink his Blood.
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Without Repentance, we cannot mourn over Christ, whom we have pierced by our Sins, and crucified by our Transgressions;
Without Repentance, we cannot mourn over christ, whom we have pierced by our Sins, and Crucified by our Transgressions;
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which is a Duty to be exercised in the Sacrament. And without Love, we have neither Union with Christ the Head;
which is a Duty to be exercised in the Sacrament. And without Love, we have neither union with christ the Head;
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nor yet with the Faithful, who are the Members of Christ's Mystical Body. First therefore, we are to examine our selves in Point of Faith.
nor yet with the Faithful, who Are the Members of Christ's Mystical Body. First Therefore, we Are to examine our selves in Point of Faith.
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— Now, we may judge of the Truth of this Grace, by taking into our serious Consideration, 1st. How it is Wrought. 2dly. How it Works.
— Now, we may judge of the Truth of this Grace, by taking into our serious Consideration, 1st. How it is Wrought. 2dly. How it Works.
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'Tis wrought by the Ministry of the Word: Faith cometh by hearing.
It's wrought by the Ministry of the Word: Faith comes by hearing.
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1. Convincing us of our Misery and Wretchedness, by reason of Sin, Original and Actual, the Sin of our Nature,
1. Convincing us of our Misery and Wretchedness, by reason of since, Original and Actual, the since of our Nature,
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and the Sins of our Lives. 2. Terrifying us with the Threats of the Curse Internal, External, Eternal.
and the Sins of our Lives. 2. Terrifying us with the Treats of the Curse Internal, External, Eternal.
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4. Humbling us, and laying of us low, in the sight of God.
4. Humbling us, and laying of us low, in the sighed of God.
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4. Revealing unto us the Lord Jesus Christ, in his Fulness, and Allsufficiency to Save, in his Willingness and Readiness to Embrace poor, contrite, broken-hearted Sinners.
4. Revealing unto us the Lord jesus christ, in his Fullness, and All-sufficiency to Save, in his Willingness and Readiness to Embrace poor, contrite, brokenhearted Sinners.
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5. Working the Heart to an insatiable Hunger and Thirst after him; to a Willingness to accept of him upon any Terms;
5. Working the Heart to an insatiable Hunger and Thirst After him; to a Willingness to accept of him upon any Terms;
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to a Contentedness to do, or be any thing, so we may but have him. 6. To a Recumbency and Relying upon him alone for Lif• and Salvation;
to a Contentedness to do, or be any thing, so we may but have him. 6. To a Recumbency and Relying upon him alone for Lif• and Salvation;
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and a Resignation of our selves up unto Him: To whom, &c.
and a Resignation of our selves up unto Him: To whom, etc.
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