The third and last volume of the sermons of Mr. Stephen Crisp late of Colchester Essex, deceased containing XII declarations upon several divine subjects : exactly taken in short-hand as they were deliver'd by him at the publick meeting-houses of the people called Quakers ... and now faithfully transcribed and published : with some of his prayers after sermon.
even to wait that we may have a true knowledge of the beginning, carrying on and perfecting the mighty Work of Redemption, that People may know that Redemption is wrought in their Souls;
even to wait that we may have a true knowledge of the beginning, carrying on and perfecting the mighty Work of Redemption, that People may know that Redemption is wrought in their Souls;
there hath been Anguish, Tribulation and Wrath upon all their Souls, and an insensibility hath happened unto many that they have not been apprehensive of the great Depravation they have lain under,
there hath been Anguish, Tribulation and Wrath upon all their Souls, and an insensibility hath happened unto many that they have not been apprehensive of the great Depravation they have lain under,
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and in that State of Insensibility they have not sought after the Lord, but have been captivated and led away by divers Lusts and Pleasures, by which they have wounded their own Souls more and more.
and in that State of Insensibility they have not sought After the Lord, but have been captivated and led away by diverse Lustiest and Pleasures, by which they have wounded their own Souls more and more.
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and he hath found us, cast out into the open Field, and wallowing as it were in our Blood, and yet this hath been a time of Love, and he hath manifested his Love to us in this respect in that he hath awakened us and brought us to a sense of our depraved and deplorable Condition;
and he hath found us, cast out into the open Field, and wallowing as it were in our Blood, and yet this hath been a time of Love, and he hath manifested his Love to us in this respect in that he hath awakened us and brought us to a sense of our depraved and deplorable Condition;
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by him Desires are begotten in People that they might come to enjoy that Life of Holiness, that they might not only see a better State than what they do enjoy,
by him Desires Are begotten in People that they might come to enjoy that Life of Holiness, that they might not only see a better State than what they do enjoy,
when they have done all that lies in their Power and Ability towards their Washing and Clea•sing, and towards preparing themselves, they have found some secret Testimony in their own Consciences that their Hearts were still unclean,
when they have done all that lies in their Power and Ability towards their Washing and Clea•sing, and towards preparing themselves, they have found Some secret Testimony in their own Consciences that their Hearts were still unclean,
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but all this doth not cleanse our Soul, nor purge our Consciences from dead Works, this will not bring us to the Inheritance of that Immortal Life that will give us satisfaction.
but all this does not cleanse our Soul, nor purge our Consciences from dead Works, this will not bring us to the Inheritance of that Immortal Life that will give us satisfaction.
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Therefore, my Friends, that all such who are brought so far as to be under such a Burden and Oppression, that they might be informed and come to understand, where the true Rest is,
Therefore, my Friends, that all such who Are brought so Far as to be under such a Burden and Oppression, that they might be informed and come to understand, where the true Rest is,
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unto a Remnant whom he hath sanctified, that they might Speak a word in Season to the weary Soul. This is not a day to make a mock of Sin, this is not a day to make a Covena•• with ••ath and Hell, and to resolve to go on in a wicked Life,
unto a Remnant whom he hath sanctified, that they might Speak a word in Season to the weary Soul. This is not a day to make a mock of since, this is not a day to make a Covena•• with ••ath and Hell, and to resolve to go on in a wicked Life,
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and by the Temptations of Satan and his Instruments? But they are weary of it, it is a burden to their Souls, it costs them many a b••ter Tear, many a Sigh,
and by the Temptations of Satan and his Instruments? But they Are weary of it, it is a burden to their Souls, it costs them many a b••ter Tear, many a Sighs,
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My Friends, that same Divine Word of Life by which any of the People of the Lord in any Age were ever restored, redeemed and purchased again to the Lord;
My Friends, that same Divine Word of Life by which any of the People of the Lord in any Age were ever restored, redeemed and purchased again to the Lord;
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there hath been something that hath unstopped thine Ears, that thou might'st hear, and the reason of thy Continuance in thy Bonds after thy knowing something that might have freed thee is,
there hath been something that hath unstopped thine Ears, that thou Mightest hear, and the reason of thy Continuance in thy Bonds After thy knowing something that might have freed thee is,
because thou hast not heartily closed with that which hath begun the Work, God b• his redeeming Power in the Hearts of them that believe in Christ, to raise an inclination in People to seek after the Lord.
Because thou hast not heartily closed with that which hath begun the Work, God b• his redeeming Power in the Hearts of them that believe in christ, to raise an inclination in People to seek After the Lord.
How came it there? Who is the Author of this Thought, you will say? This ought to be attribured to the Love of God in Christ that he hath convinced and persuaded us;
How Come it there? Who is the Author of this Thought, you will say? This ought to be attribured to the Love of God in christ that he hath convinced and persuaded us;
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and that tho' there is Sin and Pollution, yet he hath not so forsaken us utterly to cast us off, he hath sent forth his quickening Spirit, that is, the Lord from Heaven, that he might stir up and quicken People to consider their condition,
and that though there is since and Pollution, yet he hath not so forsaken us utterly to cast us off, he hath sent forth his quickening Spirit, that is, the Lord from Heaven, that he might stir up and quicken People to Consider their condition,
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then it will be granted at the same time, that every one of you ought to be sensible, that such spiritual Desires stirring in you are from the motion and operation of the Spirit of God that hath raised them in your Souls,
then it will be granted At the same time, that every one of you ought to be sensible, that such spiritual Desires stirring in you Are from the motion and operation of the Spirit of God that hath raised them in your Souls,
So that here is the first thing that I would have every one satisfied about in their Understandings, whether they ar• totally exempted from any such Touches and Operations of God or no,
So that Here is the First thing that I would have every one satisfied about in their Understandings, whither they ar• totally exempted from any such Touches and Operations of God or no,
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for it is said by some ignorantly, That a great part of Mankind have never had any such Divine Workings of the Spirit of God upon them, in order to their Conversion;
for it is said by Some ignorantly, That a great part of Mankind have never had any such Divine Workings of the Spirit of God upon them, in order to their Conversion;
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or I, or any here be under such Circumstances that they never had, nor are ever like to have any such Divine Operations or Touches of the Spirit of Life, in order to Conversion,
or I, or any Here be under such circumstances that they never had, nor Are ever like to have any such Divine Operations or Touches of the Spirit of Life, in order to Conversion,
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yet the Lord is not so angry as utterly to cast me off, but is still waiting to be gracious by the Operation of his Spirit, to gather me to himself, in order to sanctifie me and heal my my Backsliding, to cure my Weakness and Infirmities,
yet the Lord is not so angry as utterly to cast me off, but is still waiting to be gracious by the Operation of his Spirit, to gather me to himself, in order to sanctify me and heal my my Backsliding, to cure my Weakness and Infirmities,
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and at the last to save me, and make me an Heir of his Eternal Kingdom, What is the consequence of this Love? Why, the next Resolve must be this, I will rebel against his Grace and resist his Power,
and At the last to save me, and make me an Heir of his Eternal Kingdom, What is the consequence of this Love? Why, the next Resolve must be this, I will rebel against his Grace and resist his Power,
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Are there not a great many in this Age that are as sensible of the Workings of God's Grace for their Conversion as ever you and I were, that are as sensible that God hath call'd them to Holiness and Righteousness as any of us can be,
are there not a great many in this Age that Are as sensible of the Workings of God's Grace for their Conversion as ever you and I were, that Are as sensible that God hath called them to Holiness and Righteousness as any of us can be,
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and yet they have resisted the Grace of God? They have said in their Hearts, We will not submit to this Power, that will make us so holy and so watchful,
and yet they have resisted the Grace of God? They have said in their Hearts, We will not submit to this Power, that will make us so holy and so watchful,
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and so careful, diligent and obedient, for this very reason, because it will cross my Interest, it will cross my Pleasure, it will hinder my Preferment in the World and my Reputation among men;
and so careful, diligent and obedient, for this very reason, Because it will cross my Interest, it will cross my Pleasure, it will hinder my Preferment in the World and my Reputation among men;
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I would be glad to hope there are none such here, that have made such a Covenant with Death and Hell, and yielded themselves up to the Devil, to serve him all their Dayes.
I would be glad to hope there Are none such Here, that have made such a Covenant with Death and Hell, and yielded themselves up to the devil, to serve him all their Days.
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and see there was a better wa• than their own, and be convinced by the Grace of God one time or other, that in respect of God's working of it, it is a beginning,
and see there was a better wa• than their own, and be convinced by the Grace of God one time or other, that in respect of God's working of it, it is a beginning,
and joins himself to him in a holy Resignation of his own will, and saith, This is the Lord, he is come to work upon me, he is come to change and alter the Frame of my Mind, It is the Lord, let him do what he will, here is a Mind brought to submit to the Grace of God, God is able to do that for him which he cannot do for himself.
and joins himself to him in a holy Resignation of his own will, and Says, This is the Lord, he is come to work upon me, he is come to change and altar the Frame of my Mind, It is the Lord, let him do what he will, Here is a Mind brought to submit to the Grace of God, God is able to do that for him which he cannot do for himself.
When People come to the right Object of their Faith, and act their Faith upon that Object, they every Day find a Progress, a going forward in the Work of Grace, according to the Work of Faith in their Souls;
When People come to the right Object of their Faith, and act their Faith upon that Object, they every Day find a Progress, a going forward in the Work of Grace, according to the Work of Faith in their Souls;
he that hath the Spirit of Grace, the Spirit of Christ that had all Power in Heaven and Earth given to him, to put it forth on purpose for the bringing back of Men and Women home to God;
he that hath the Spirit of Grace, the Spirit of christ that had all Power in Heaven and Earth given to him, to put it forth on purpose for the bringing back of Men and Women home to God;
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he that hath this Object of Faith before him, he will not look for Power in his own Will and Affections to redeem him, he expects a Power to be daily ministred and dispensed to him,
he that hath this Object of Faith before him, he will not look for Power in his own Will and Affections to Redeem him, he expects a Power to be daily ministered and dispensed to him,
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He cries, Here is a Temptation that will carry me away, O Lord help me, Put forth the Arm of thy Power and save me, plant thy Fear in my heart and deliver me, Their Eyes shall see their Saviour, saith the Prophet.
He cries, Here is a Temptation that will carry me away, Oh Lord help me, Put forth the Arm of thy Power and save me, plant thy fear in my heart and deliver me, Their Eyes shall see their Saviour, Says the Prophet.
Thus when a Man comes to be joined to the right Object of Faith, and doth exercise and put forth lively Acts of Faith upon Christ, hi Eyes shall see his Saviour, the light that shines into his Heart discovers to him the Temptation,
Thus when a Man comes to be joined to the right Object of Faith, and does exercise and put forth lively Acts of Faith upon christ, him Eyes shall see his Saviour, the Light that shines into his Heart discovers to him the Temptation,
and relies upon him, and says, This Word of God is in my Heart, and I do really believe, that although the Temptation that assaults me be strong, yet it shall not prevail;
and relies upon him, and Says, This Word of God is in my Heart, and I do really believe, that although the Temptation that assaults me be strong, yet it shall not prevail;
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and break my Covenant with God, after I am entred into Covenant with him, to love him, serve him and obey him? the Power of Grace upon such Souls, the Operation of Grace is so powerful, that the Temptation comes and goes,
and break my Covenant with God, After I am entered into Covenant with him, to love him, serve him and obey him? the Power of Grace upon such Souls, the Operation of Grace is so powerful, that the Temptation comes and Goes,
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I speak to those that are serious for their immortal Souls, when they see themselves delivered out of one Evil, that they were ready to run into, they would be glad that they were redeemed out of every evil, that their crosness and perversness, their frowardness and Wantonness were removed, they should be glad to be delivered from all their Sins.
I speak to those that Are serious for their immortal Souls, when they see themselves Delivered out of one Evil, that they were ready to run into, they would be glad that they were redeemed out of every evil, that their crossness and perverseness, their frowardness and Wantonness were removed, they should be glad to be Delivered from all their Sins.
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and nothing but Holiness and Righteousness and Truth remain in him, and that there shall be nothing but Simplicity and Innocence? Do you think that such a thing can be?
and nothing but Holiness and Righteousness and Truth remain in him, and that there shall be nothing but Simplicity and Innocence? Do you think that such a thing can be?
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Why should not I think so? You will grant me, That the Power of Grace is able to get such Power and Victory over Sin and Corruption, that you may come to hate it as much as ever you have loved it,
Why should not I think so? You will grant me, That the Power of Grace is able to get such Power and Victory over since and Corruption, that you may come to hate it as much as ever you have loved it,
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if you grant me that the Consequence will follow, he that gave me Victory over Sin can give me Power over all Sin. All Christians believe, That God's Power is infinite, the Scripture testifies, All things to be possible to God, with whom we have to do:
if you grant me that the Consequence will follow, he that gave me Victory over since can give me Power over all Sin. All Christians believe, That God's Power is infinite, the Scripture Testifies, All things to be possible to God, with whom we have to do:
When we consider the infiniteness of God's Power for destroying that which is contrary to him, who can believe that the Devil must ever stand and prevail? I believe it is inconsonant and disagreeable with the true Faith,
When we Consider the infiniteness of God's Power for destroying that which is contrary to him, who can believe that the devil must ever stand and prevail? I believe it is inconsonant and disagreeable with the true Faith,
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for People to be Christians, and yet to believe that Christ the Eternal Son of God, to whom all Power in Heaven and Earth is given, will suffer Sin and the Devil to have dominion over them;
for People to be Christians, and yet to believe that christ the Eternal Son of God, to whom all Power in Heaven and Earth is given, will suffer since and the devil to have dominion over them;
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then let them see how far their Faith will reach, wh•ther it be like that Faith, which was once delivered to the Saints, for by that Faith their Hearts were cleansed,
then let them see how Far their Faith will reach, wh•ther it be like that Faith, which was once Delivered to the Saints, for by that Faith their Hearts were cleansed,
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there cannot be a more Anti-apostolical Doctrin, I may be a servant of Sin and yet have the Imputation of Christ's Righteousness, I may be a Servant of Sin (say they) yet Christ is Righteous, he is the Righteousness of God,
there cannot be a more Anti-apostolical Doctrine, I may be a servant of since and yet have the Imputation of Christ's Righteousness, I may be a Servant of since (say they) yet christ is Righteous, he is the Righteousness of God,
Consider this, the Imputation of Christ's Righteousness will never do me good, till I come to partake of his Righteousness, till his Righteousness be made my Righteousness in me and for me:
Consider this, the Imputation of Christ's Righteousness will never do me good, till I come to partake of his Righteousness, till his Righteousness be made my Righteousness in me and for me:
the proper Work of Faith is to fix the Soul on him that worketh all things in us and for us, that worketh in us both to will and to do, according to his good pleasure, and it is the good pleasure of God that we should live in 〈 ◊ 〉 Righteousness.
the proper Work of Faith is to fix the Soul on him that works all things in us and for us, that works in us both to will and to do, according to his good pleasure, and it is the good pleasure of God that we should live in 〈 ◊ 〉 Righteousness.
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How doth my Heart close with this? how doth my Soul joyn with this ▪ What Vertue and Power do I feel in my self ▪ It may be others that preach feel the Pow•• but do I feel it? if not, I come but to a Noise and Sound:
How does my Heart close with this? how does my Soul join with this ▪ What Virtue and Power do I feel in my self ▪ It may be Others that preach feel the Pow•• but do I feel it? if not, I come but to a Noise and Found:
I tell you, and I will speak plainly to you, unless you come to feel the Operation of the Word of Truth in your Hearts, you may hear the Gospel and the Word of Life preached to you,
I tell you, and I will speak plainly to you, unless you come to feel the Operation of the Word of Truth in your Hearts, you may hear the Gospel and the Word of Life preached to you,
How is it possible for a Man to have a Testimony against Drunkenness and yet be drunk, a Testimony against Uncleanness and yet be unclean? How can a Man hear such a Testimony and believe it,
How is it possible for a Man to have a Testimony against drunkenness and yet be drunk, a Testimony against Uncleanness and yet be unclean? How can a Man hear such a Testimony and believe it,
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but they that come to joyn with Truth, and with meekness receive the ingrafted word, they find the Power and Ability of it, they find how able it is to save their Souls, they find how it worketh not only just when they hear it,
but they that come to join with Truth, and with meekness receive the ingrafted word, they find the Power and Ability of it, they find how able it is to save their Souls, they find how it works not only just when they hear it,
but it goes along with them, and dwells with them, and they feel the vertue of it overshadowing their Souls with the Dread and Terror of the Lord, not with the Words that a Man speaks, I do not trust to them,
but it Goes along with them, and dwells with them, and they feel the virtue of it overshadowing their Souls with the Dread and Terror of the Lord, not with the Words that a Man speaks, I do not trust to them,
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I have known the Doctrin of several Sects that have been among us, and the main thing that many have gone from one People to another about is this, that they might know what such a Man holds forth more than such a one,
I have known the Doctrine of several Sects that have been among us, and the main thing that many have gone from one People to Another about is this, that they might know what such a Man holds forth more than such a one,
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if they did all concur together, and did preach as certain and infallible Doctrin as ever Chr•••• and his Apostles preached, this will all •• thee and me no good, unless we know the Power.
if they did all concur together, and did preach as certain and infallible Doctrine as ever Chr•••• and his Apostles preached, this will all •• thee and me no good, unless we know the Power.
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You know there were Thousands that heard Christ Preach, as you now hear me, and there were some so taken with him, that they went away and said, Never Man spake like this Man. But were they all Christians, did they partake of Life by him? No, some of them were ready to stone him.
You know there were Thousands that herd christ Preach, as you now hear me, and there were Some so taken with him, that they went away and said, Never Man spoke like this Man. But were they all Christians, did they partake of Life by him? No, Some of them were ready to stone him.
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there wants somewh•• to fix you in the Principle of Truth, which is able to sanctifie you and perfect you, that you may be reconciled to God through Christ.
there Wants somewh•• to fix you in the Principle of Truth, which is able to sanctify you and perfect you, that you may be reconciled to God through christ.
They that are resigned and given up to Truth, it is possible for them that they may be satisfied, they have an Infallible Testimony of the Spirit of Truth, witnessing with their Spirits, that such a thing is bad,
They that Are resigned and given up to Truth, it is possible for them that they may be satisfied, they have an Infallible Testimony of the Spirit of Truth, witnessing with their Spirits, that such a thing is bad,
Those that have the true knowledge of Christ, they have Profit and Advantage, Pleasure and Delight enough, which is hid from the World, and ever will be.
Those that have the true knowledge of christ, they have Profit and Advantage, Pleasure and Delight enough, which is hid from the World, and ever will be.
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Tho' Men have never so little proficiency, if they have it upon sure Terms and lasting Foundations, let a thousand Men come with all their Logical Skill and Sophism,
Though Men have never so little proficiency, if they have it upon sure Terms and lasting Foundations, let a thousand Men come with all their Logical Skill and Sophism,
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The Remnant that God hath •rought to this Foundation, they have a certainty and Infallibility in their Obedience they pay to the Will of God, a•• in the comfort they have in their Obedience to the Law of God, which he hath written in their Hearts.
The Remnant that God hath •rought to this Foundation, they have a certainty and Infallibility in their obedience they pay to the Will of God, a•• in the Comfort they have in their obedience to the Law of God, which he hath written in their Hearts.
Hath God fixed and established us in our Society with one another, and with our Lord Jesus Christ? This is the Foundation that God hath placed it upon:
Hath God fixed and established us in our Society with one Another, and with our Lord jesus christ? This is the Foundation that God hath placed it upon:
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The way for you to be blessed, and to have 〈 ◊ 〉 Advantage for your Immortal Souls by the Testimony that hath been raised up, is to have regard to the working of the same Power that you may come to partake of the Benefit of those Gifts and Graces which God hath bestowed upon his Church.
The Way for you to be blessed, and to have 〈 ◊ 〉 Advantage for your Immortal Souls by the Testimony that hath been raised up, is to have regard to the working of the same Power that you may come to partake of the Benefit of those Gifts and Graces which God hath bestowed upon his Church.
MOST blessed and glorious God and Father of Life, how wonderful art thou in thy Appearances to thy People in the Day of thy Power, in which thou has stretched forth thine Arm,
MOST blessed and glorious God and Father of Life, how wondered art thou in thy Appearances to thy People in the Day of thy Power, in which thou has stretched forth thine Arm,
and those that were dead in Sins a•• T•es•asses hast thou quickned, and we w••• 〈 … 〉 forth thy Praises and Thanksgivings for the great things that thou hast done for us in Jesus Christ.
and those that were dead in Sins a•• T•es•asses hast thou quickened, and we w••• 〈 … 〉 forth thy Praises and Thanksgivings for the great things that thou hast done for us in jesus christ.
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O powerful God of Life, let thy blessed Presence and living Fear be among us, that all thy Children may offer Praises and the Sacrifices of humble Thanksgivings upon thy Holy Altar.
O powerful God of Life, let thy blessed Presence and living fear be among us, that all thy Children may offer Praises and the Sacrifices of humble Thanksgivings upon thy Holy Altar.
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Arise, O Lord, more and more in the greatness of thy Power, and dispel the Clouds of Darkness that have been upon the Hearts of the Sons and Daughters of Men,
Arise, Oh Lord, more and more in the greatness of thy Power, and dispel the Clouds of Darkness that have been upon the Hearts of the Sons and Daughters of Men,
Those that have been scattered let them be now gathered, and let those that have been driven away in a cloudy and dark Night, be brought to a glorious and blessed Day, wherein they may enjoy the Gospel that brings Light to dark Souls, that Praises and Thanksgivings may be offered up in thy House for thy Holy Presence with us, that we may be fed there,
Those that have been scattered let them be now gathered, and let those that have been driven away in a cloudy and dark Night, be brought to a glorious and blessed Day, wherein they may enjoy the Gospel that brings Light to dark Souls, that Praises and Thanksgivings may be offered up in thy House for thy Holy Presence with us, that we may be fed there,
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but by ever• Word that proceedeth out of the Mouth of Go• ▪ Now the way and means of Mans Preserv•tion in Life, in a living state, the Meth•• and Course that the God of Heaven do•• open to keep the Sons and Daughters of Me• alive, is by this Word.
but by ever• Word that Proceedeth out of the Mouth of Go• ▪ Now the Way and means of men Preserv•tion in Life, in a living state, the Meth•• and Course that the God of Heaven do•• open to keep the Sons and Daughters of Me• alive, is by this Word.
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and, therefore, all that are desirous of the enjoyment of the Immortal Life, and of the preserving and encreasing of it, they are diligently to wait to be made Partakers of this Divine Ministration.
and, Therefore, all that Are desirous of the enjoyment of the Immortal Life, and of the preserving and increasing of it, they Are diligently to wait to be made Partakers of this Divine Ministration.
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This is a great change that is wrought in a Mans Mind, that he should come to be loaden with that, burthened and oppressed by that, which was before •is Pleasure and Delight;
This is a great change that is wrought in a men Mind, that he should come to be loaded with that, burdened and oppressed by that, which was before •is Pleasure and Delight;
then he cries out under the sense of the judgment of God ▪ then he cries out under the indignation of the Lord, which he hath kindled by his Sins, he cries out for Mercy,
then he cries out under the sense of the judgement of God ▪ then he cries out under the Indignation of the Lord, which he hath kindled by his Sins, he cries out for Mercy,
Now where any come to an experimenta• knowledge of the Word of the Lord, of th• inward Voice, whereby God speaks to th• Sons and Daughters of Men, they have r•ceived thereby an infallible feeling of th• own State and Condition;
Now where any come to an experimenta• knowledge of the Word of the Lord, of th• inward Voice, whereby God speaks to th• Sons and Daughters of Men, they have r•ceived thereby an infallible feeling of th• own State and Condition;
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for it brings an Evidence with it in their Consciences, so that whatsoever this Word of Life signifieth to a Man, he hath the knowledge of the same thing evidencing it in his own Conscience,
for it brings an Evidence with it in their Consciences, so that whatsoever this Word of Life signifies to a Man, he hath the knowledge of the same thing evidencing it in his own Conscience,
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We read in the Book of Revelations, what our Lord Jesus Christ appointed John to write to the seven Churches in Asia, that he had a few things against some, and many things against others.
We read in the Book of Revelations, what our Lord jesus christ appointed John to write to the seven Churches in Asia, that he had a few things against Some, and many things against Others.
Now that which is the design of our Meet•ng when we are Assembled together is, that we may know what the Mind and Judgment of God is concerning our Selves:
Now that which is the Design of our Meet•ng when we Are Assembled together is, that we may know what the Mind and Judgement of God is Concerning our Selves:
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and enquire at the Oracle of Counsel, that God hath appointed in the Bosome of every man? For he signifies his mind unto the Children of men, by that Light •nd Grace which Jesus Christ hath Planted in •hem, he hath Enlightned every man that comes ••to the world, with an undeceiving Light,
and inquire At the Oracle of Counsel, that God hath appointed in the Bosom of every man? For he signifies his mind unto the Children of men, by that Light •nd Grace which jesus christ hath Planted in •hem, he hath Enlightened every man that comes ••to the world, with an undeceiving Light,
So that here is an opportunity offered, and if a Man believe the word of Truth which is administred to his own mind he cannot say such a Man hath deceived him;
So that Here is an opportunity offered, and if a Man believe the word of Truth which is administered to his own mind he cannot say such a Man hath deceived him;
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for when Truth signifies to us our fallen state our alinated state, when Truth signifies and discovers to us the Partition Wall of Sin and iniquity which we have builded up whereby the Glory and favour of God, was hid from the Soul, we believed this to be true;
for when Truth signifies to us our fallen state our alinated state, when Truth signifies and discovers to us the Partition Wall of since and iniquity which we have built up whereby the Glory and favour of God, was hid from the Soul, we believed this to be true;
we would have been looked upon as Heires •• Gods Kingdom, yet when we are come to hear•en to the Truth, we find that we are Children 〈 ◊ 〉 the Devil and do his works;
we would have been looked upon as Heirs •• God's Kingdom, yet when we Are come to hear•en to the Truth, we find that we Are Children 〈 ◊ 〉 the devil and do his works;
it is of great servi•• and use to all People to be acquainted wit• it that desire to be Heirs of life eternal, tha• desire to be Inheritors of the Kingdom of God ▪ But how should they come by it? they thin• by this duty,
it is of great servi•• and use to all People to be acquainted wit• it that desire to be Heirs of life Eternal, tha• desire to be Inheritors of the Kingdom of God ▪ But how should they come by it? they thin• by this duty,
no but if they will have life, they mu•• have it from the God of life, that created them, he must Create them again to good works ▪ they can have it but by one way, all must be brought to it that way;
not but if they will have life, they mu•• have it from the God of life, that created them, he must Create them again to good works ▪ they can have it but by one Way, all must be brought to it that Way;
but by ev•• word that proceedeth out of the Mouth of 〈 ◊ 〉 now when we come to understand this 〈 ◊ 〉 as spoken by our Lord Jesus Christ, we 〈 ◊ 〉 conclude there was a possibility of understa••ing and hearing that inward Voice and Word of Truth in our own Hearts, that God did speak to us by his Son Jesus Christ, who enlightned us.
but by ev•• word that Proceedeth out of the Mouth of 〈 ◊ 〉 now when we come to understand this 〈 ◊ 〉 as spoken by our Lord jesus christ, we 〈 ◊ 〉 conclude there was a possibility of understa••ing and hearing that inward Voice and Word of Truth in our own Hearts, that God did speak to us by his Son jesus christ, who enlightened us.
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and to this Day, our Meetings are appointed for this purpose, that we may have •he ministration of Life and Vertue from Christ, the Fountain of Life and Vertue, by whom we are to be quickned and strengthned,
and to this Day, our Meetings Are appointed for this purpose, that we may have •he ministration of Life and Virtue from christ, the Fountain of Life and Virtue, by whom we Are to be quickened and strengthened,
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but the Mind that is serious and settled in waiting upon God with an earnest Desire, that it may receive Benefit in going to this and the other Meeting;
but the Mind that is serious and settled in waiting upon God with an earnest Desire, that it may receive Benefit in going to this and the other Meeting;
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such a•one will say, I pray God bless this opportunity to me, that so I may receive Benefit to my Soul. Where People meet in this manner, they have not only an administration of Doctrin from without, from this and the other Instrument,
such a•one will say, I pray God bless this opportunity to me, that so I may receive Benefit to my Soul. Where People meet in this manner, they have not only an administration of Doctrine from without, from this and the other Instrument,
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Not by Mans Preaching and Instruction, nor by reading all the good Sermons that ever were preached, without the Co-operation of the holy sanctifying Spirit which begets Life in them that believe;
Not by men Preaching and Instruction, nor by reading all the good Sermons that ever were preached, without the Cooperation of the holy sanctifying Spirit which begets Life in them that believe;
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if you have heard it reprove you, exhort you, judge you and condemn you, consider that this Word proceeded out of the Mouth of God, and not out of the Mouth of any Man. You hear the sentence of God upon you in your own Consciences:
if you have herd it reprove you, exhort you, judge you and condemn you, Consider that this Word proceeded out of the Mouth of God, and not out of the Mouth of any Man. You hear the sentence of God upon you in your own Consciences:
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There is not a Day or Hour that passeth over your Head nor mine, but if we attend to this inward Voice, we may know what it speaks to us, by its Counsels, Doctrins, Reproofs, Convictions and Illuminations;
There is not a Day or Hour that passes over your Head nor mine, but if we attend to this inward Voice, we may know what it speaks to us, by its Counsels, Doctrines, Reproofs, Convictions and Illuminations;
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Where the Devil finds any in their own Hands, as suppose a religious Person of this and the other Religion, who never experienced any thing of this Power of God,
Where the devil finds any in their own Hands, as suppose a religious Person of this and the other Religion, who never experienced any thing of this Power of God,
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But they that understand the Keeper of Israel, and come to know his Power living in their Hearts, these always bring their Deeds and Temper before him,
But they that understand the Keeper of Israel, and come to know his Power living in their Hearts, these always bring their deeds and Temper before him,
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and they come to him for a Verdict and Judment, and they ask, Doth this tend to the Honour or Dishonour of God? Is it good or evil? The Oracle of God in the Heart says do it not, it is evil, Thou, wilt kindle the Indignation of the Lord against thee;
and they come to him for a Verdict and Judgement, and they ask, Does this tend to the Honour or Dishonour of God? Is it good or evil? The Oracle of God in the Heart Says do it not, it is evil, Thou, wilt kindle the Indignation of the Lord against thee;
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our Labour and Work upon the Stage of th•s World, among the Sons and Daughters of Men, is to advance the Vertue and great Authority of this mighty Counsellor Christ Jesus;
our Labour and Work upon the Stage of th•s World, among the Sons and Daughters of Men, is to advance the Virtue and great authority of this mighty Counsellor christ jesus;
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Thus when any one suffers himself to be led away with the Evil One, when he feels after that a Remorse upon his own Heart, 〈 ◊ 〉 finds a secret Judgment and Tribunal set up in his own Bosom, against Whoredom, Lying, Drunkenness, Fraud and other Sins, he knows he hath done amiss;
Thus when any one suffers himself to be led away with the Evil One, when he feels After that a Remorse upon his own Heart, 〈 ◊ 〉 finds a secret Judgement and Tribunal Set up in his own Bosom, against Whoredom, Lying, drunkenness, Fraud and other Sins, he knows he hath done amiss;
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Is not Judgment come, and hath not God set it up in his own Heart? if through Custom in Sin thou losest the Sense of this Judgment, it is not because God hath determined to take Advantage against thee,
Is not Judgement come, and hath not God Set it up in his own Heart? if through Custom in since thou losest the Sense of this Judgement, it is not Because God hath determined to take Advantage against thee,
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but now thou canst tell a Lie, and not feel it, thou art past feeling, whose Fault is this? The Lord would have brought thee to love Truth, but thou chusest Lying;
but now thou Canst tell a Lie, and not feel it, thou art past feeling, whose Fault is this? The Lord would have brought thee to love Truth, but thou choosest Lying;
when you come to a tender state, which is far better than an hard-hearted state, you will have an Evidence in your selves, That man liveth not by bread only,
when you come to a tender state, which is Far better than an hardhearted state, you will have an Evidence in your selves, That man lives not by bred only,
yet this is a Blessing that can only make the Soul happy, that an Intercourse between it and its Maker is open ▪ that there is an open Intercourse for the Lord to hear a Man cry,
yet this is a Blessing that can only make the Soul happy, that an Intercourse between it and its Maker is open ▪ that there is an open Intercourse for the Lord to hear a Man cry,
and he to receive his Word, all those that God hath brought into Covenant with himself by Christ, he hath made sensible of this Intercourse and way of God's speaking to his People, which he spake to them by in former days:
and he to receive his Word, all those that God hath brought into Covenant with himself by christ, he hath made sensible of this Intercourse and Way of God's speaking to his People, which he spoke to them by in former days:
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Yet the Lord, by his long-suffering and patience hath won upon a Remnant, and hath brought them over to believe and trust in his Power, for Salvation;
Yet the Lord, by his long-suffering and patience hath wone upon a Remnant, and hath brought them over to believe and trust in his Power, for Salvation;
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and as soon as ever they came to believe in him, they found his Power to remove out of the way that which hindred the Intercourse between God and their Souls.
and as soon as ever they Come to believe in him, they found his Power to remove out of the Way that which hindered the Intercourse between God and their Souls.
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What a great Stir was there in removing out of the way the Pride, Corruption, Enmity, Loosness, Wantonness and abundance more of evil things, that made the Soul like a Wilderness? What hacking up and burning up was there? God's Word, like a hammer and like a fire, did break up and burn up these things;
What a great Stir was there in removing out of the Way the Pride, Corruption, Enmity, Looseness, Wantonness and abundance more of evil things, that made the Soul like a Wilderness? What hacking up and burning up was there? God's Word, like a hammer and like a fire, did break up and burn up these things;
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If you should let this Rubbish grow up again, which kept you from the Joy of the Holy Ghost, will it not do it again? If your Pride, Corruption, Enmity, Prejudice, Looseness and Wantonness,
If you should let this Rubbish grow up again, which kept you from the Joy of the Holy Ghost, will it not do it again? If your Pride, Corruption, Enmity, Prejudice, Looseness and Wantonness,
As the Truth brought you to God and this heavenly Fellowship with him, so if a wrathful Mind and wanton Spirit get up again, it will separate you from God,
As the Truth brought you to God and this heavenly Fellowship with him, so if a wrathful Mind and wanton Spirit get up again, it will separate you from God,
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SERMON III. The Necessity of an Holy Life and Conversation. Preached at S. Martin's-le-Grand, March 16th. 1687. O How happy are they that have Bread in their own Houses!
SERMON III. The Necessity of an Holy Life and Conversation. Preached At S. Martin's-le-Grand, March 16th. 1687. Oh How happy Are they that have Bred in their own Houses!
All the divine Treasures and the Riches of Heavenly Things are laid up for these; O that all that have a Sight of this blessed State, were got into it!
All the divine Treasures and the Riches of Heavenly Things Are laid up for these; Oh that all that have a Sighed of this blessed State, were god into it!
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that their Minds might no more wander, that People might not be scattered in their Thoughts, that when they meet together they might have their Expectations entirely from that God whom they profess to worship:
that their Minds might no more wander, that People might not be scattered in their Thoughts, that when they meet together they might have their Expectations entirely from that God whom they profess to worship:
but he giveth me a substantial River, that is the reason why I shall thirst no more, it shall be in me a well of living water, springing up to everlasting life;
but he gives me a substantial River, that is the reason why I shall thirst no more, it shall be in me a well of living water, springing up to everlasting life;
blessed are the Witnesses of it, these are they that are satisfied concerning Religion and Doctrin, they are satisfied concerning Worship, they are looking after no new things;
blessed Are the Witnesses of it, these Are they that Are satisfied Concerning Religion and Doctrine, they Are satisfied Concerning Worship, they Are looking After no new things;
when these meet together they meet in the Name of the Lord, and they have their Eyes to him who is a Fountain and they discern a Brightness and a Glory that is unspeakable;
when these meet together they meet in the Name of the Lord, and they have their Eyes to him who is a Fountain and they discern a Brightness and a Glory that is unspeakable;
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People will never be satisfied with hearing, nor never satisfied with seeing, till they come to hear and see that which is unutterable, and then they are satisfied;
People will never be satisfied with hearing, nor never satisfied with seeing, till they come to hear and see that which is unutterable, and then they Are satisfied;
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Christ had preached many Sermons in the hearing of his Disciples, and there were a great many said, That there was never any man spake like him, preached like him;
christ had preached many Sermons in the hearing of his Disciples, and there were a great many said, That there was never any man spoke like him, preached like him;
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many of you have heard long, and have heard the speakable Word of God, that which could be uttered, that which could be spoken forth, by the Demonstration of the Holy Ghost, by them that have received it of the Father;
many of you have herd long, and have herd the speakable Word of God, that which could be uttered, that which could be spoken forth, by the Demonstration of the Holy Ghost, by them that have received it of the Father;
this you have heard long, and yet there are many of you, that if you come to a serious Search, you will find a Want, you will find still that you have not that Satisfaction that puts you beyond Doubt, beyond Fear;
this you have herd long, and yet there Are many of you, that if you come to a serious Search, you will find a Want, you will find still that you have not that Satisfaction that puts you beyond Doubt, beyond fear;
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and this will never be removed, but by your innocent submitting to the Work of the Power of God in your own Hearts, that so you may not only be Believers but come to be really Baptized,
and this will never be removed, but by your innocent submitting to the Work of the Power of God in your own Hearts, that so you may not only be Believers but come to be really Baptised,
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but if they had been baptiz'd, if they would have endured the Baptism, if they would have been buried with Christ in Baptism, they should have been saved, every one of them;
but if they had been baptized, if they would have endured the Baptism, if they would have been buried with christ in Baptism, they should have been saved, every one of them;
and yet they are not Baptized, they are not Dead, not Buried, notwithstanding they have received like precious faith with us, that faith which is of the operation of God, and that is alike precious in its nature to all that do receive it,
and yet they Are not Baptised, they Are not Dead, not Buried, notwithstanding they have received like precious faith with us, that faith which is of the operation of God, and that is alike precious in its nature to all that do receive it,
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and Passions, and Corruptions, he will commonly own that he believeth the contrary, he believeth that these things should not be, that it ought to be otherwise:
and Passion, and Corruptions, he will commonly own that he Believeth the contrary, he Believeth that these things should not be, that it ought to be otherwise:
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If it should be otherwise, why is it thus then? Why, he finds a Life to spring up in that which is corruptible, that is always contrary to the life of God, and at enmity with it:
If it should be otherwise, why is it thus then? Why, he finds a Life to spring up in that which is corruptible, that is always contrary to the life of God, and At enmity with it:
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It is an evident Demonstration that thou wantest the Baptism of him in whom thou believest; thou hast believed in Christ Jesus that cometh after John, and was before him,
It is an evident Demonstration that thou Wantest the Baptism of him in whom thou Believest; thou hast believed in christ jesus that comes After John, and was before him,
and now having believed in him, thou wantest to be baptized by him, and for want of that, the Pollution and Corruption that was grown up in thy nature, in the time of thy alienation, prevails still upon thee, contrary to thy Faith;
and now having believed in him, thou Wantest to be baptised by him, and for want of that, the Pollution and Corruption that was grown up in thy nature, in the time of thy alienation, prevails still upon thee, contrary to thy Faith;
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and entitles me to a Community among you, and as long as I hold the Truth and profess the Truth I am looked upon as one of your Society? This is very true, this doth entitle People unto the outward Privivileges of the Church of Christ;
and entitles me to a Community among you, and as long as I hold the Truth and profess the Truth I am looked upon as one of your Society? This is very true, this does entitle People unto the outward Privivileges of the Church of christ;
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The Apostle alludes to this Baptism, for he speaks in a Figure of the Eight persons that were saved in Noah 's ark; then he brings down the Allegory to Christian Baptism, not only to the Baptism of John, the fore-runner of Christ, that preached of Christ,
The Apostle alludes to this Baptism, for he speaks in a Figure of the Eight Persons that were saved in Noah is Ark; then he brings down the Allegory to Christian Baptism, not only to the Baptism of John, the forerunner of christ, that preached of christ,
so that Christian Baptism did bring along with it the cleansing and putting away of all sin out of the conscience that might bring them under Doubts and Scruples;
so that Christian Baptism did bring along with it the cleansing and putting away of all since out of the conscience that might bring them under Doubts and Scruples;
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If I should never commit a sin, while I live, it is not this simply in it self that will make me have the answer of a good Conscience in the sight of God;
If I should never commit a since, while I live, it is not this simply in it self that will make me have the answer of a good Conscience in the sighed of God;
for there remains the guilt of sin contracted in the Days of unbelief, which is a bar and hinderance that none can approach the Holy God but in the attonement and Salvation that comes by Jesus Christ;
for there remains the guilt of since contracted in the Days of unbelief, which is a bar and hindrance that none can approach the Holy God but in the atonement and Salvation that comes by jesus christ;
for all that believe and obey the Gospel are accepted in Christ, and upon the account of Christs precious Blood that cleanseth us from all sin and unrighteousness.
for all that believe and obey the Gospel Are accepted in christ, and upon the account of Christ precious Blood that Cleanseth us from all since and unrighteousness.
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and put on the outside of him, his Garment, but have not put him on, they are not Created again in Christ Jesus unto good works, that they might walk in them;
and put on the outside of him, his Garment, but have not put him on, they Are not Created again in christ jesus unto good works, that they might walk in them;
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and from real and true satisfaction, concerning their attonement and reconcilation with God, and this hinders them from the enjoyment of that peace that passeth understanding;
and from real and true satisfaction, Concerning their atonement and reconciliation with God, and this hinders them from the enjoyment of that peace that passes understanding;
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they are not risen with Christ; how should they? for they are not buryed with him, Rom. 6.3. know ye not that so many of us (saith the Apostle) as were baptised into Christ were baptised into his death;
they Are not risen with christ; how should they? for they Are not buried with him, Rom. 6.3. know you not that so many of us (Says the Apostle) as were baptised into christ were baptised into his death;
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but the grand question that every one ought to enquire about, and put to themselves is, What progress they have made in this way? Whether they are Baptized yet or no? Whether they have Put off the old Man and his deeds,
but the grand question that every one ought to inquire about, and put to themselves is, What progress they have made in this Way? Whither they Are Baptised yet or no? Whither they have Put off the old Man and his Deeds,
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and put on the new Man and the new Mans deeds, which are righteousness and holiness? They that find that though they are believers, they are short of this, they do also find that their shortness is their hinderance, their shortness in not coming up to the pattern that hath bin shewed them, is their hinderance so that they enjoy not the things here spoken of;
and put on the new Man and the new men Deeds, which Are righteousness and holiness? They that find that though they Are believers, they Are short of this, they do also find that their shortness is their hindrance, their shortness in not coming up to the pattern that hath been showed them, is their hindrance so that they enjoy not the things Here spoken of;
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yet being come to this faith, and made partakers of this baptism, People would find in their own Bosoms the hidden Word of life ministring to their condition;
yet being come to this faith, and made partakers of this Baptism, People would find in their own Bosoms the hidden Word of life ministering to their condition;
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but they would be satisfied when they are met together with the presence of the Lord, that the Lord is in midst of them, ministring to them the Word of life, in his operating and working, speaking in a tongue that every one can understand it, speaking with a kind of Voice and Language, that every one may understand his own state and condition;
but they would be satisfied when they Are met together with the presence of the Lord, that the Lord is in midst of them, ministering to them the Word of life, in his operating and working, speaking in a tongue that every one can understand it, speaking with a kind of Voice and Language, that every one may understand his own state and condition;
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he hath not only given strong Meat unto Men, but hath ministred of the sincere Milke of his word unto Babes, that lived in sincerity and self-denyal, loving God above all things;
he hath not only given strong Meat unto Men, but hath ministered of the sincere Milk of his word unto Babes, that lived in sincerity and self-denial, loving God above all things;
They have digged to themselves broken Cisterns, that will hold no Water. And how many in this Age have committed these two great evils? My Friends, examine your selves;
They have dug to themselves broken Cisterns, that will hold no Water. And how many in this Age have committed these two great evils? My Friends, examine your selves;
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are there not many that have been guilty of these two great Evils? They do not keep their close dependence, trust and reliance upon the invisible Power of God,
Are there not many that have been guilty of these two great Evils? They do not keep their close dependence, trust and reliance upon the invisible Power of God,
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some by the love of the World, some by Lusts and Pleasures, some by Passions and others by worldly Interests, are drawn away from the Power, to do and say that which the Power is against:
Some by the love of the World, Some by Lustiest and Pleasures, Some by Passion and Others by worldly Interests, Are drawn away from the Power, to do and say that which the Power is against:
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and the other Man? for hearing this and the other Mans word, and digging to themselves broken Cisterns? And have they not their trust and confidence in going to Meetings, in commending this and the other way? Have they not their trust in their Profession outwardly,
and the other Man? for hearing this and the other men word, and digging to themselves broken Cisterns? And have they not their trust and confidence in going to Meetings, in commending this and the other Way? Have they not their trust in their Profession outwardly,
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when it ministers nothing to their Souls, so that they secretly wither for all this? If you had all the Men and Angels that were ever sent of God appointed to preach to you, that could not minister Life to you,
when it Ministers nothing to their Souls, so that they secretly wither for all this? If you had all the Men and Angels that were ever sent of God appointed to preach to you, that could not minister Life to you,
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The Faith that stands in any Mans Words, that will not overcome your Lusts, but the Faith that stands in the Power purifies the Heart, it will not suffer any unclean thing there.
The Faith that Stands in any men Words, that will not overcome your Lustiest, but the Faith that Stands in the Power Purifies the Heart, it will not suffer any unclean thing there.
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God hath not given his Spirit to Preachers and Prophets only, for then there would be a Famine of the Word, as was in Israel, The Priest's Lips preserved Knowledge.
God hath not given his Spirit to Preachers and prophets only, for then there would be a Famine of the Word, as was in Israel, The Priest's Lips preserved Knowledge.
if there was a Prophet they would go 30, 40 or 100 Miles to him that had the Word of the Lord, They shall go from City to City, to enquire for the Word of the Lord:
if there was a Prophet they would go 30, 40 or 100 Miles to him that had the Word of the Lord, They shall go from city to city, to inquire for the Word of the Lord:
when People come to the Blessing of this Dispensation that Gods Word revealeth in their Hearts, they then know what the signification of it is, they understand the Doctrin of it, the Doctrin preacheth Holiness to them;
when People come to the Blessing of this Dispensation that God's Word Revealeth in their Hearts, they then know what the signification of it is, they understand the Doctrine of it, the Doctrine Preacheth Holiness to them;
It preacheth Holiness, Humility and Singleness of Heart to a Remnant, that like good Scholars and Disciples learn the Lessons and Doctrin of the Word of God.
It Preacheth Holiness, Humility and Singleness of Heart to a Remnant, that like good Scholars and Disciples Learn the Lessons and Doctrine of the Word of God.
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and it hath a Savour through the Blessing of God, and they come by it to be built up in their most holy Faith, and this Word is brought forth in Holiness and Righteousness in their Lives,
and it hath a Savour through the Blessing of God, and they come by it to be built up in their most holy Faith, and this Word is brought forth in Holiness and Righteousness in their Lives,
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then thou wilt shine in thy Conversation to all that thou conversest with, so that they may see thee to be such a Man or Woman as hast been with Jesus,
then thou wilt shine in thy Conversation to all that thou conversest with, so that they may see thee to be such a Man or Woman as hast been with jesus,
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what Hypocrisy is here to profess this, and act the contrary? I do not wonder that they that profess they cannot live a day without Sin, that they should fall;
what Hypocrisy is Here to profess this, and act the contrary? I do not wonder that they that profess they cannot live a day without since, that they should fallen;
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the Nobility of their Extract, of their new Birth and Regeneration puts such a Temper and Disposition into their Souls, that they scorn to be at the Devils Command,
the Nobilt of their Extract, of their new Birth and Regeneration puts such a Temper and Disposition into their Souls, that they scorn to be At the Devils Command,
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I would to God you were all ready for it, that you had the Wedding Garment on, that you might not be bound Hand and Foot, and cast into utter Darkness.
I would to God you were all ready for it, that you had the Wedding Garment on, that you might not be bound Hand and Foot, and cast into utter Darkness.
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Could the Lord do any thing more than he hath done, and could his Servants do any more than they have done for your Help? Are not their Labours demonstrations of it? We have been as Epistles of Christ written in your Consciences:
Could the Lord do any thing more than he hath done, and could his Servants do any more than they have done for your Help? are not their Labours demonstrations of it? We have been as Epistles of christ written in your Consciences:
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like a stammering Child, speaking of the glorious Excellencies of God, of the loving kindness of God, speaking of those things which God hath spoken to our Souls, they that despise these things, we would be glad that they might be saved:
like a stammering Child, speaking of the glorious Excellencies of God, of the loving kindness of God, speaking of those things which God hath spoken to our Souls, they that despise these things, we would be glad that they might be saved:
The love of Christ constrains men thus to judge, that every one that hath received like precious faith, ought to answer that Grace and Faith which God hath ministred to them in a holy Life and Conversation,
The love of christ constrains men thus to judge, that every one that hath received like precious faith, ought to answer that Grace and Faith which God hath ministered to them in a holy Life and Conversation,
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and every one who is a stranger to this thing, ought to be of an enquiring Mind and an open Heart to wait for the Day when God will visit them with the same Grace;
and every one who is a stranger to this thing, ought to be of an inquiring Mind and an open Heart to wait for the Day when God will visit them with the same Grace;
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I that have been but a little convinc'd, shall I know the Lord? Thou shalt know the Lord, thou that art dead in thy sins and trespasses, thou that hast not known the Blood of cleansing, thou shalt know the Lord to be thy Judge, and thy Law-giver, to teach thee how thou must live, walk and act;
I that have been but a little convinced, shall I know the Lord? Thou shalt know the Lord, thou that art dead in thy Sins and Trespasses, thou that hast not known the Blood of cleansing, thou shalt know the Lord to be thy Judge, and thy Lawgiver, to teach thee how thou must live, walk and act;
those he brings into his House, he brings them under the Discipline of his House, The Lord is our judge, he is our king and law-giver, and he will save us;
those he brings into his House, he brings them under the Discipline of his House, The Lord is our judge, he is our King and lawgiver, and he will save us;
Did the People of this Nation but know Salvation was brought near to them, and that it was their Bulwark, there would not be a crying up this and the other rotten thing for a Bulwark.
Did the People of this nation but know Salvation was brought near to them, and that it was their Bulwark, there would not be a crying up this and the other rotten thing for a Bulwark.
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it hath kept us from the Evil, it hath kept Evils out of us, and we have found that certainly true, That all things work together for good, to them that love God and fear God;
it hath kept us from the Evil, it hath kept Evils out of us, and we have found that Certainly true, That all things work together for good, to them that love God and Fear God;
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that all the Providences of God together, they have all wrought for our good; and this is the Bulwork that we have trusted in, and it hath served hitherto,
that all the Providences of God together, they have all wrought for our good; and this is the Bulwark that we have trusted in, and it hath served hitherto,
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and a great deal of Doctrin, he writeth to the Church, after they were become a People of professing Christians, Take heed lest you come to be beguiled by the serpent, as he beguiled Eve;
and a great deal of Doctrine, he Writeth to the Church, After they were become a People of professing Christians, Take heed lest you come to be beguiled by the serpent, as he beguiled Eve;
You must look to your selves, and look upon your selves as in the state of your Mother Eve, a Woman brought forth in Righteousness and Holiness, that might have stood in that Primitive state, notwithstanding all the Subtilty of all the Serpents in the World;
You must look to your selves, and look upon your selves as in the state of your Mother Eve, a Woman brought forth in Righteousness and Holiness, that might have stood in that Primitive state, notwithstanding all the Subtlety of all the Serpents in the World;
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he tries every way to ensnare and entangle the simple, that he may turn them to the right-Hand or to the left, that their Souls may be destroyed and perish.
he tries every Way to ensnare and entangle the simple, that he may turn them to the right-Hand or to the left, that their Souls may be destroyed and perish.
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Take heed that you do not defile your selves, but keep your garments white; you that have been washed and cleansed, labour to keep your selves unspotted from the world;
Take heed that you do not defile your selves, but keep your garments white; you that have been washed and cleansed, labour to keep your selves unspotted from the world;
I pray God increase the number of them, that so the blessed Work of Sanctification that hath begun in this way may be carried on, to his Praise and the Salvation of our Souls, to the spreading forth of his Glory,
I pray God increase the number of them, that so the blessed Work of Sanctification that hath begun in this Way may be carried on, to his Praise and the Salvation of our Souls, to the spreading forth of his Glory,
that we all, in a Fellowship together, walking in that holy way, may through the Eternal Spirit offer Praise and Tanksgiving to God, who is worthy to receive Glory and Honour, Power and Dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
that we all, in a Fellowship together, walking in that holy Way, may through the Eternal Spirit offer Praise and Tanksgiving to God, who is worthy to receive Glory and Honour, Power and Dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
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If he that hath not the Spirit of Christ is none of his you may say, Whose is he then? If they be none of Christ's that have not his Spirit, whose are they? They are all his whose Spirit rules them, every one of us doth belong to him whose Spirit ruleth over us,
If he that hath not the Spirit of christ is none of his you may say, Whose is he then? If they be none of Christ's that have not his Spirit, whose Are they? They Are all his whose Spirit rules them, every one of us does belong to him whose Spirit Ruleth over us,
You know this distinguisheth People in the World, One King knoweth his Subjects from another King's Subjects, they are under the Obedience of this, that and the other King or Prince, his Law is over them, they are subject to it,
You know this Distinguisheth People in the World, One King Knoweth his Subject's from Another King's Subject's, they Are under the obedience of this, that and the other King or Prince, his Law is over them, they Are Subject to it,
some will have the Sentence of Come ye blessed, and others the Sentence of Go ye cursed; but now there is a way of finding out the Decision of the Matter before we go out of the World,
Some will have the Sentence of Come you blessed, and Others the Sentence of Go you cursed; but now there is a Way of finding out the Decision of the Matter before we go out of the World,
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and are in our Age, so that we may say, Things written of old time were written for our learning, he makes this Affirmation and Position of Doctrine, He that hath not the spirit of Christ is none of his, he doth not belong to him;
and Are in our Age, so that we may say, Things written of old time were written for our learning, he makes this Affirmation and Position of Doctrine, He that hath not the Spirit of christ is none of his, he does not belong to him;
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These things, if they were right, if they were true, were evident Demonstrations that they were a sort of Men who depended more upon th• Spirit and spiritual Teachings and Spiritual Guidance than upon Rules and Methods of Teaching that were in the World.
These things, if they were right, if they were true, were evident Demonstrations that they were a sort of Men who depended more upon th• Spirit and spiritual Teachings and Spiritual Guidance than upon Rules and Methods of Teaching that were in the World.
I speak of this, Friends, because you know as well as I, how averse this Age of ours hath been, to have any thing spoken of Spiritual Dispensations, or about spiritual Teachings;
I speak of this, Friends, Because you know as well as I, how averse this Age of ours hath been, to have any thing spoken of Spiritual Dispensations, or about spiritual Teachings;
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if once he come to smatter out a little about inward Teaching, it is enough to spot him and make him ridicul'd of his Acquaintance as if there were no such thing in the World;
if once he come to smatter out a little about inward Teaching, it is enough to spot him and make him ridiculed of his Acquaintance as if there were no such thing in the World;
We have a Book, called the Bible, it is from one end to the other full of such Expressions, of being led by the Spirit, you have an anointing which teacheth you all things;
We have a Book, called the bible, it is from one end to the other full of such Expressions, of being led by the Spirit, you have an anointing which Teaches you all things;
The whole Tenor of the New Testament is about Spiritual Teaching and Divine Operarations, and of Faith being the operation of God; and the Old Testament hath abundance of Expressions by way of Prophecy, that in the New Testament Dayes,
The Whole Tenor of the New Testament is about Spiritual Teaching and Divine Operarations, and of Faith being the operation of God; and the Old Testament hath abundance of Expressions by Way of Prophecy, that in the New Testament Days,
if People would look for the Law of God, they must look for it in their Hearts, and if they would know God they must look to the mediator, the Lord Jesus Christ;
if People would look for the Law of God, they must look for it in their Hearts, and if they would know God they must look to the Mediator, the Lord jesus christ;
But, say they, the Scripture is the Foundation of Faith and Manners, Belief and Practice; this is but Dissimulation, I am afraid, that is to be found in some;
But, say they, the Scripture is the Foundation of Faith and Manners, Belief and Practice; this is but Dissimulation, I am afraid, that is to be found in Some;
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What is in the Scripture is serious, sound and orthodox, and did Quakers, think you, never find in Scripture that People were to wait for the Spirit, and pray in the Spirit, and serve God in the Spirit, and that all Religion that is not in Power is not available, did they not find it in the Scripture? And you that are not Quakers, Did you ever read the New Testament? How came it to pass that ye never found these Texts? But some People read and read the New Testament twenty times over,
What is in the Scripture is serious, found and orthodox, and did Quakers, think you, never find in Scripture that People were to wait for the Spirit, and pray in the Spirit, and serve God in the Spirit, and that all Religion that is not in Power is not available, did they not find it in the Scripture? And you that Are not Quakers, Did you ever read the New Testament? How Come it to pass that you never found these Texts? But Some People read and read the New Testament twenty times over,
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and they have read those Sentences of Christ's Doctrin, that do so currently and unanimously speak of Divine Teachings and Spiritual Operations, Spiritual Worship and Spiritual Religion, that mu•t have some Motion and Stirring of the Holy Ghost to be the Original of it,
and they have read those Sentences of Christ's Doctrine, that do so currently and unanimously speak of Divine Teachings and Spiritual Operations, Spiritual Worship and Spiritual Religion, that mu•t have Some Motion and Stirring of the Holy Ghost to be the Original of it,
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and the next time if they can find Scripture Text and Apostolical Doctrin, to teach People to wait upon the Spirit, I hope they will leave Scoffing and Mocing.
and the next time if they can find Scripture Text and Apostolical Doctrine, to teach People to wait upon the Spirit, I hope they will leave Scoffing and Mocing.
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I have considered not without admiration, how the Devil (he is a spirit too and a wicked one) the Devil should have power to shove out the knowledg, belief, sense,
I have considered not without admiration, how the devil (he is a Spirit too and a wicked one) the devil should have power to shove out the knowledge, belief, sense,
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there are thousands in this Nation that have formerly believed that it was as impossible for a Man to believe the divine motions and struglings of the spirit of God in this life as to raise their Fathers and Mothers out of their Graves;
there Are thousands in this nation that have formerly believed that it was as impossible for a Man to believe the divine motions and strugglings of the Spirit of God in this life as to raise their Father's and Mother's out of their Graves;
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but that it was a foolish fancy in us to wait for such a thing, it is needless say they, there was an Immediate Teaching in the Apostles days and they had the sense of the spirit of Christ working in them, to teach them to write Letters and Epistles to the Church, which Letters and Epistles were written by the moving of the Holy Ghost,
but that it was a foolish fancy in us to wait for such a thing, it is needless say they, there was an Immediate Teaching in the Apostles days and they had the sense of the Spirit of christ working in them, to teach them to write Letters and Epistles to the Church, which Letters and Epistles were written by the moving of the Holy Ghost,
but we have no need of it now, the Holy Ghost hath brought order and goverment into the Church, we have it now in black and white Printed in our Books,
but we have no need of it now, the Holy Ghost hath brought order and government into the Church, we have it now in black and white Printed in our Books,
therefore say they, there is no need of the spirit, and People need not be acquainted with the operation of the spirit now a days in regard they have it in their Books what manner of Worship they must perform.
Therefore say they, there is no need of the Spirit, and People need not be acquainted with the operation of the Spirit now a days in regard they have it in their Books what manner of Worship they must perform.
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I confess I can make shift herew•th to frame out a form of Religion, and if I do not mistake in the opening and explication of the Doctrine, I could make a right form too,
I confess I can make shift herew•th to frame out a from of Religion, and if I do not mistake in the opening and explication of the Doctrine, I could make a right from too,
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and this is all out of one Book, the settlement of Bishops Presbyters and Elders. Here a parcel of form-makers all fall out about the meaning of the word;
and this is all out of one Book, the settlement of Bishops Presbyters and Elders. Here a parcel of form-makers all fallen out about the meaning of the word;
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Thus they have rent and torn one another about Church Government, what remedy shall we have for this that these quarrellings and contentions about terms and words may come to an end? Could a Man prescribe a more certain remedy for all these mistakes than this,
Thus they have rend and torn one Another about Church Government, what remedy shall we have for this that these quarrelings and contentions about terms and words may come to an end? Could a Man prescribe a more certain remedy for all these mistakes than this,
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This might be cured all at once if we could come to this conclusion, Papists, Protestant and Quakers, here is an end of all their out-side Worship, He that hath not the spirit of Christ is none of his:
This might be cured all At once if we could come to this conclusion, Papists, Protestant and Quakers, Here is an end of all their outside Worship, He that hath not the Spirit of christ is none of his:
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What, are good and bad all moved by the spirit, and yet are there no motions? I have sometimes turned the Question upon People and asked them if there were no motions of the evil spirit, hath it no such kind of influence that it can move upon our spirits, that we can sensibly feel our selves thrus• forth to such an action? I never met any Man that would deny it, they are so generally favourable to the wicked spirit;
What, Are good and bad all moved by the Spirit, and yet Are there no motions? I have sometime turned the Question upon People and asked them if there were no motions of the evil Spirit, hath it not such kind of influence that it can move upon our spirits, that we can sensibly feel our selves thrus• forth to such an actium? I never met any Man that would deny it, they Are so generally favourable to the wicked Spirit;
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and to suggest to him such an evil thing, and as I have sometimes said, it is so received an opinion that when the malefactor comes to be arraigned at the Bar for some grievous crime, they lay the foundation of the inditement, such a Day he was moved and instigated by the Devil to do such a thing;
and to suggest to him such an evil thing, and as I have sometime said, it is so received an opinion that when the Malefactor comes to be arraigned At the Bar for Some grievous crime, they lay the Foundation of the indictment, such a Day he was moved and instigated by the devil to do such a thing;
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How should ever the cunning Serpent, that would have Power over the best of us all, be said to winnow us? Christ signified to Peter, a bold and resolute Disciple, Satan desires to have thee, and winnow thee as wheat;
How should ever the cunning Serpent, that would have Power over the best of us all, be said to winnow us? christ signified to Peter, a bold and resolute Disciple, Satan Desires to have thee, and winnow thee as wheat;
if the Devil had Power over every one, to make them his Servants and Slaves, wh••• Remedy have we but we must all perish and go headlong to Hell with him,
if the devil had Power over every one, to make them his Servants and Slaves, wh••• Remedy have we but we must all perish and go headlong to Hell with him,
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unless there be some way of resisting him? That is true, say People, the Devil, must be resisted, we find it in the New Testament, Resist the Devil; This is a good Exercise,
unless there be Some Way of resisting him? That is true, say People, the devil, must be resisted, we find it in the New Testament, Resist the devil; This is a good Exercise,
but tell me one thing, when I go about to resist the Devil, must I resist him in my own Power? If I said you might do so, you would say I was an erroneous Preacher, and well you might;
but tell me one thing, when I go about to resist the devil, must I resist him in my own Power? If I said you might do so, you would say I was an erroneous Preacher, and well you might;
He that goes about to resist the Devil in his own Strength, he will entrap and ensnare him, in that Men have a propensity to sin and by his Cunning and Subtilty may be led into a Snare before they are aware.
He that Goes about to resist the devil in his own Strength, he will entrap and ensnare him, in that Men have a propensity to since and by his Cunning and Subtlety may be led into a Snare before they Are aware.
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So that your going to Church and saying your Prayers signi••e nothing to bring you from under the Wrath of God and from the Captivity of the Devil, Hath not the Devil those in Captivity that go to Church,
So that your going to Church and saying your Prayers signi••e nothing to bring you from under the Wrath of God and from the Captivity of the devil, Hath not the devil those in Captivity that go to Church,
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As long as you go for Help to this and the other Place, till you find one stronger than the Devil, expect no Deliverance or Help from 〈 ◊ 〉 thing in the World,
As long as you go for Help to this and the other Place, till you find one Stronger than the devil, expect no Deliverance or Help from 〈 ◊ 〉 thing in the World,
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but lay aside all con••••• in the flesh, in any Man on Earth, or in all the Doctors Words and best Preaching you shall hear, lay aside your Confidence in them, they will never do you any good in this respect,
but lay aside all con••••• in the Flesh, in any Man on Earth, or in all the Doctors Words and best Preaching you shall hear, lay aside your Confidence in them, they will never do you any good in this respect,
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when we were baptized we were initiated into the Christian Church, we were baptized with the Sign of the Cross, that shews we are Soldiers of Christ and bear his Badge and Banner upon us;
when we were baptised we were initiated into the Christian Church, we were baptised with the Signen of the Cross, that shows we Are Soldiers of christ and bear his Badge and Banner upon us;
When thou wert baptized, there was a kind of Covenant and Bargain made for this Child of God and Heir of Eternal Life, That he should forsake the Devil and all his Works,
When thou Wertenberg baptised, there was a kind of Covenant and Bargain made for this Child of God and Heir of Eternal Life, That he should forsake the devil and all his Works,
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But if this Security fail, is the Church to blame if Men's Hopes to Eternal Life fail? Was it not my Condition, That thou shouldest forsake the Devil and all his Works,
But if this Security fail, is the Church to blame if Men's Hope's to Eternal Life fail? Was it not my Condition, That thou Shouldst forsake the devil and all his Works,
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and if thou break the Bargain and thy part of the Covenant, and miss of Eternal Life, who is to blame? Look to the Security, see that thou forsake the Devil and all his Works,
and if thou break the Bargain and thy part of the Covenant, and miss of Eternal Life, who is to blame? Look to the Security, see that thou forsake the devil and all his Works,
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that is a Child of God, let us see him grow up, and if he goes on to be faithful in this Covenant till he die, I do not at all question but he will be an H••r of eternal Life;
that is a Child of God, let us see him grow up, and if he Goes on to be faithful in this Covenant till he die, I do not At all question but he will be an H••r of Eternal Life;
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but when all this is broken and the S•curity signifies nothing, and the Man is given up to serve the Devil, breaks all God's holy Laws, erreth and strayeth from the Way of God's Commandments like a lost Sheep,
but when all this is broken and the S•curity signifies nothing, and the Man is given up to serve the devil, breaks all God's holy Laws, erreth and strayeth from the Way of God's commandments like a lost Sheep,
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but they came up again with the same Heart and Mind, and the same Polluted Soul. John baptized in Jordan and all Jerusalem and Judea came to be baptized of him:
but they Come up again with the same Heart and Mind, and the same Polluted Soul. John baptised in Jordan and all Jerusalem and Judea Come to be baptised of him:
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This Baptism had never an Apostolical Patron, but there is another Baptism that is so infallible a Baptism ▪ that if a Man were surely baptized withal he was sure of Heaven, he would never need any other Assurance of Heaven than to be baptized with this Baptism Jesus Christ:
This Baptism had never an Apostolical Patron, but there is Another Baptism that is so infallible a Baptism ▪ that if a Man were surely baptised withal he was sure of Heaven, he would never need any other Assurance of Heaven than to be baptised with this Baptism jesus christ:
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for by this Baptism they are born up and tinctured in their Souls with the Divine Spirit of Christ Jesus, proceeding from the Father and the Son till they receive his Likeness, and so die unto Sin;
for by this Baptism they Are born up and tinctured in their Souls with the Divine Spirit of christ jesus, proceeding from the Father and the Son till they receive his Likeness, and so die unto since;
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These that were baptized lived without Sin, can that be true, never any lived without Sin but Christ only? Yes, saith the Apostle, you that were free from sin are alive to righteousness;
These that were baptised lived without since, can that be true, never any lived without since but christ only? Yes, Says the Apostle, you that were free from since Are alive to righteousness;
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•e that comes to be partaker of the first Resurrection, if he live Ten, Twenty, Forty or an Hundred Years, he liveth to God, he liveth no more in the Pomps and Vanities of the Wo•ld and the sinful Lusts of the Flesh,
•e that comes to be partaker of the First Resurrection, if he live Ten, Twenty, Forty or an Hundred years, he lives to God, he lives no more in the Pomps and Vanities of the Wo•ld and the sinful Lustiest of the Flesh,
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If you go and examine and search all the Commentators you can find, see what the learned Men say of it, see if they do not apply this to the Inward Call of the Spirit and Grace of Christ, to let him into our Hearts;
If you go and examine and search all the Commentators you can find, see what the learned Men say of it, see if they do not apply this to the Inward Call of the Spirit and Grace of christ, to let him into our Hearts;
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and would one think that those that wrote these things should be against the Spiritual Dispensation of things? They say that this knocking at the Door of the Heart signifies the Call of God's Spirit at the Door of the Heart:
and would one think that those that wrote these things should be against the Spiritual Dispensation of things? They say that this knocking At the Door of the Heart signifies the Call of God's Spirit At the Door of the Heart:
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As soon as he perceives the Knock, and is called upon to let in the Grace of God, to help him against Temptation, he freely opens his Heart to receive it, and saith;
As soon as he perceives the Knock, and is called upon to let in the Grace of God, to help him against Temptation, he freely Opens his Heart to receive it, and Says;
What matter if the Tempter buffet thee, and the Temptation trouble thee, hast thou not received my Grace into thy Heart? thou art a Believer and thy Trust is in me,
What matter if the Tempter buffet thee, and the Temptation trouble thee, hast thou not received my Grace into thy Heart? thou art a Believer and thy Trust is in me,
If a Man openeth his Heart and receiveth Christ when he comes, then you shall find such an Alteration in that Man, that go and carry him the same Temptation which prevailed over him the last Week, it will not do with him now;
If a Man Openeth his Heart and receives christ when he comes, then you shall find such an Alteration in that Man, that go and carry him the same Temptation which prevailed over him the last Week, it will not do with him now;
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now to say there is no Spirit to be regarded now adays, that is as much as to say, we must never regard the Kingdom of God, for no Man can discern the things of God but the Spirit of God, no Man can tell what they be;
now to say there is no Spirit to be regarded now adais, that is as much as to say, we must never regard the Kingdom of God, for no Man can discern the things of God but the Spirit of God, no Man can tell what they be;
Take this along with you, that it is your absolute and indispensible Duty to wait from day to day upon the great God of Heaven, the Giver of every good and perfect Gift, that you may have that blessed Gift, that you may have the Assistance of a greater Power than your own to lead you out of Sin into Righteousness, that through Jesus Christ you may be acceptable to God.
Take this along with you, that it is your absolute and indispensible Duty to wait from day to day upon the great God of Heaven, the Giver of every good and perfect Gift, that you may have that blessed Gift, that you may have the Assistance of a greater Power than your own to led you out of since into Righteousness, that through jesus christ you may be acceptable to God.
Therefore it is the duty of every one that is a real inquirer and seeker after God, to know the right preparation of the Mind, to know themsel••• in such a frame of spirit, that they may see• 〈 ◊ 〉 hope, that they may have a right and just expectation of finding him whom they are seeking after;
Therefore it is the duty of every one that is a real inquirer and seeker After God, to know the right preparation of the Mind, to know themsel••• in such a frame of Spirit, that they may see• 〈 ◊ 〉 hope, that they may have a right and just expectation of finding him whom they Are seeking After;
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for this hath been the reason that a great many 〈 ◊ 〉 been frustrated in their endeavours and 〈 ◊ 〉 their purposes of seeking after the Lord 〈 ◊ 〉 have not been rightly prepared for him 〈 ◊ 〉 ••nifest himself ••to them, they have no• ••wn the Prepara•ion of his Sanctuary; there was a peculiar pre•aration that was requis••• to those that drew near unto the Sanctuary of God, they were Hallowed, that is, made Holy ere they drew near to the Holy Place;
for this hath been the reason that a great many 〈 ◊ 〉 been frustrated in their endeavours and 〈 ◊ 〉 their Purposes of seeking After the Lord 〈 ◊ 〉 have not been rightly prepared for him 〈 ◊ 〉 ••nifest himself ••to them, they have no• ••wn the Prepara•ion of his Sanctuary; there was a peculiar pre•aration that was requis••• to those that drew near unto the Sanctuary of God, they were Hallowed, that is, made Holy ere they drew near to the Holy Place;
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but alas this hath been greatly neglected in our Days, unholy People with unholy Minds have been seeking after the Holy God, they have been enquiring after a Holy way,
but alas this hath been greatly neglected in our Days, unholy People with unholy Minds have been seeking After the Holy God, they have been inquiring After a Holy Way,
For so long as Men or Women stand in Unity with their Sins, with their Lusts and Concupisence, with the spirit of this World and the way of it, they are not capable of receiving that which should lead them into the way of Holiness;
For so long as Men or Women stand in Unity with their Sins, with their Lustiest and Concupiscence, with the Spirit of this World and the Way of it, they Are not capable of receiving that which should led them into the Way of Holiness;
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nay if it appears to them they cannot receive it, for it is with them as with other guests, there be other Lovers already let in, which imploy th• Powers,
nay if it appears to them they cannot receive it, for it is with them as with other guests, there be other Lovers already let in, which employ th• Powers,
The Prophet speaki•• o• this state and condition of Men did prophecy concerning our Lord Jesus Christ, when we shall see him there is no comlyness in him why we should desire him;
The Prophet speaki•• o• this state and condition of Men did prophecy Concerning our Lord jesus christ, when we shall see him there is no comlyness in him why we should desire him;
if possible, out of the way o• Truth, arguing for this and that, and disp•t•• for one way and another that was out of Truths way, out of the way of Holiness? What was the meaning of all their arguments,
if possible, out of the Way o• Truth, arguing for this and that, and disp•t•• for one Way and Another that was out of Truths Way, out of the Way of Holiness? What was the meaning of all their Arguments,
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but to tell us they might be happy, they might be saved though they did not come into Truths way and walk in Truths way? and though they did abide in those things, that were contrary to the Testimony of Truth in their own Hearts,
but to tell us they might be happy, they might be saved though they did not come into Truths Way and walk in Truths Way? and though they did abide in those things, that were contrary to the Testimony of Truth in their own Hearts,
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This is the strength of the arguments of all sorts, of all persuasions in the World, that have been arguing themselves out of the Truth and would argue us out of the Truth too,
This is the strength of the Arguments of all sorts, of all persuasions in the World, that have been arguing themselves out of the Truth and would argue us out of the Truth too,
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but now the reason of this is because the preparation is wanting, they are those that have no need of Truth and that have no need of God, and of a Saviour;
but now the reason of this is Because the preparation is wanting, they Are those that have no need of Truth and that have no need of God, and of a Saviour;
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and they can worship in the Groves, and in the high places both together, like as those Nations that were brought to inhabit the Kingdon of Israel when the ten Tribes were carried away, they sent for Priests to teach them, they sent back to the King of Assyria to send them some Priests, to teach them to worship the God of their Co•ntry,
and they can worship in the Groves, and in the high places both together, like as those nations that were brought to inhabit the Kingdom of Israel when the ten Tribes were carried away, they sent for Priests to teach them, they sent back to the King of Assyria to send them Some Priests, to teach them to worship the God of their Co•ntry,
and the divers observations that the Jews used to practise in that Country, and so they grew into a formality of serving the God of Israel, They called upon the Name of the Lord,
and the diverse observations that the jews used to practise in that Country, and so they grew into a formality of serving the God of Israel, They called upon the Name of the Lord,
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All that the Priests could do, that the King of Assyria sent back, they brought not the Samaritans to the Knowledge of the God of Israel, they only brought them to a Report of such a God, that had set up such a Law:
All that the Priests could do, that the King of Assyria sent back, they brought not the Samaritans to the Knowledge of the God of Israel, they only brought them to a Report of such a God, that had Set up such a Law:
for instance, Prayer, Hearing or any Ordinance or Church-Fellowship, these give give not Men the Knowledge of God, there is but one way to come to that, but only one.
for instance, Prayer, Hearing or any Ordinance or Church fellowship, these give give not Men the Knowledge of God, there is but one Way to come to that, but only one.
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but they have only play'd the Fools and spent their Time in vain, especially they that own the Scriptures of Truth to be a true and faithful Record of the Mind and Will of God, they play the Fool abominably;
but they have only played the Fools and spent their Time in vain, especially they that own the Scriptures of Truth to be a true and faithful Record of the Mind and Will of God, they play the Fool abominably;
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to be found in him, to be regenerated and born into his Nature, and have his Qualities put upon them, That as he was pure they may be pure, that 〈 ◊ 〉 that sanctifieth,
to be found in him, to be regenerated and born into his Nature, and have his Qualities put upon them, That as he was pure they may be pure, that 〈 ◊ 〉 that Sanctifieth,
nothing can quicken us, enliven us or recommend us to God but the Spirit of Christ operating and working in our Hearts, that he may prepare us for the Father's Kingdom.
nothing can quicken us, enliven us or recommend us to God but the Spirit of christ operating and working in our Hearts, that he may prepare us for the Father's Kingdom.
That Man that doth not know in himself the •anctifying Power of the Spirit of Christ Jesus, he is out of the way to Reconciliation with God, let his Form and Profession be what it will:
That Man that does not know in himself the •anctifying Power of the Spirit of christ jesus, he is out of the Way to Reconciliation with God, let his From and Profession be what it will:
and he will never recommend him to the Father till he hath made him a Temple to let in the Spirit of Christ, to work in his Heart, to fit him for the Kingdom of God:
and he will never recommend him to the Father till he hath made him a Temple to let in the Spirit of christ, to work in his Heart, to fit him for the Kingdom of God:
though I be strict in the way, as to Profession, yet I am out of the Way to God, I am out of the Truth, there is no way to God but by Christ, who is the Way, the Truth and the Life;
though I be strict in the Way, as to Profession, yet I am out of the Way to God, I am out of the Truth, there is no Way to God but by christ, who is the Way, the Truth and the Life;
whoever is out of him is out of the Way, which made the Apostle say, That his labour, endeavour and desire was, that he might be found in Christ, not having his own righteousness, but having on the righteousness of Christ Jesus.
whoever is out of him is out of the Way, which made the Apostle say, That his labour, endeavour and desire was, that he might be found in christ, not having his own righteousness, but having on the righteousness of christ jesus.
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he must plant it, and it must grow by his working, if it be acceptable to the Father, for without me, saith Christ, you can do nothing. A Man out of Christ, a Stranger to his Spirit, may do something,
he must plant it, and it must grow by his working, if it be acceptable to the Father, for without me, Says christ, you can do nothing. A Man out of christ, a Stranger to his Spirit, may do something,
and there is nothing will do a Man good but that Religion that obligeth and tyes him to the good Pleasure of God, through the Spirit of the Mediator, which he feels working in him, by which he is raised from Death to some degree of Life:
and there is nothing will do a Man good but that Religion that obliges and ties him to the good Pleasure of God, through the Spirit of the Mediator, which he feels working in him, by which he is raised from Death to Some degree of Life:
When he is sensible what a Burthen sin is to his Life, and that godly Life which he hath is burthened with every Sin and oppressed with every vain Thought and every vain Word:
When he is sensible what a Burden since is to his Life, and that godly Life which he hath is burdened with every since and oppressed with every vain Thought and every vain Word:
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and as they cry to God for Assistance he ministers Assistance to them, by which they are able to overcome the Enemy of their Souls and all Temptations when they come:
and as they cry to God for Assistance he Ministers Assistance to them, by which they Are able to overcome the Enemy of their Souls and all Temptations when they come:
And when a Man finds such Divine Assistance his Faith is strengthned and confirmed, and so he fights the good fight of faith, and at last gets the Victory;
And when a Man finds such Divine Assistance his Faith is strengthened and confirmed, and so he fights the good fight of faith, and At last gets the Victory;
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When you see a Man is grown a good Scholar, eminent in al• 〈 … 〉 •••ning, you will conclude he di• 〈 … 〉 to all this of himself, he could not le••n this and the other Language, this •nd the other Art and Science of himself;
When you see a Man is grown a good Scholar, eminent in al• 〈 … 〉 •••ning, you will conclude he di• 〈 … 〉 to all this of himself, he could not le••n this and the other Language, this •nd the other Art and Science of himself;
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he did not always live such a Life, How comes he to live such a Life now? Is it by his own Industry, Labour and Exercise? No, it is by being exercised, taught and led by the Spirit of God;
he did not always live such a Life, How comes he to live such a Life now? Is it by his own Industry, Labour and Exercise? No, it is by being exercised, taught and led by the Spirit of God;
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You are not under the law (saith the Apostle) but under grace: You are under the Teachings of it, under the Directions of it: Grace can reprove People;
You Are not under the law (Says the Apostle) but under grace: You Are under the Teachings of it, under the Directions of it: Grace can reprove People;
so that we must acknowledge all our Righteousness, Holiness and Obedience to be o• 〈 … 〉 ••ll that we do in order thereunto, a• 〈 ◊ 〉 done by the Teaching, by the Influence and Operation of the Grace of God given us in Christ Jesus;
so that we must acknowledge all our Righteousness, Holiness and obedience to be o• 〈 … 〉 ••ll that we do in order thereunto, a• 〈 ◊ 〉 done by the Teaching, by the Influence and Operation of the Grace of God given us in christ jesus;
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Saith the Prophet, What shall I come before the Lord with all? I am fallen under Death and Sin and in a separation from God, I would fain be reconciled to him;
Says the Prophet, What shall I come before the Lord with all? I am fallen under Death and since and in a separation from God, I would fain be reconciled to him;
that I may not be rejected and brought to a separation from him? Thus Men when they come to be sensible, do feel in themselves that all this is to no purpose:
that I may not be rejected and brought to a separation from him? Thus Men when they come to be sensible, do feel in themselves that all this is to no purpose:
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and upon forbearing this or that, and hath brought many to Confession and great Abstinence, and put them upon great doings, thinking this would answer the Justice of God;
and upon forbearing this or that, and hath brought many to Confessi and great Abstinence, and put them upon great doings, thinking this would answer the justice of God;
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there are so many Temptations from without, and so many from within, such a pro••nsity in Nature, that will prevail against all ••e •onds of Charity that he can make.
there Are so many Temptations from without, and so many from within, such a pro••nsity in Nature, that will prevail against all ••e •onds of Charity that he can make.
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God hath so loved the World, that he hath sent his Son into the World, that he might help those that have need of help, that every one that is in Distress might have an Eye to Christ, the Author and Finisher of their Faith;
God hath so loved the World, that he hath sent his Son into the World, that he might help those that have need of help, that every one that is in Distress might have an Eye to christ, the Author and Finisher of their Faith;
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God sends forth his Grace to every one to lay hold on, that generally believe that tho' they are unable to do what God requires, ye• he will enable them to do it;
God sends forth his Grace to every one to lay hold on, that generally believe that though they Are unable to do what God requires, ye• he will enable them to do it;
A Man may say, I can make a good Sermon, I can make a good Prayer and Exhortation, and I can make a Book, •nd 〈 ◊ 〉 it abroad, I can do all this by mine own P••ts and Abilities;
A Man may say, I can make a good Sermon, I can make a good Prayer and Exhortation, and I can make a Book, •nd 〈 ◊ 〉 it abroad, I can do all this by mine own P••ts and Abilities;
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What signifies Prayers and Sermons, made of good Words, if they come not f••m a Heart separate from Iniquity? If it be not so, it will do no good at all, in point of Acceptance with God.
What signifies Prayers and Sermons, made of good Words, if they come not f••m a Heart separate from Iniquity? If it be not so, it will do no good At all, in point of Acceptance with God.
Then they are as Clay to the Hands of the Potter, they are fashioned by his Hands, and 〈 ◊ 〉 the Wor••anship of God in Chr••• Je••• 〈 ◊ 〉 ••e one Mediator between God and M•• They must bear Christ Jesus his likeness, 〈 ◊ 〉 his h•••enly Image, they must ••ve hi• •ualities,
Then they Are as Clay to the Hands of the Potter, they Are fashioned by his Hands, and 〈 ◊ 〉 the Wor••anship of God in Chr••• Je••• 〈 ◊ 〉 ••e one Mediator between God and M•• They must bear christ jesus his likeness, 〈 ◊ 〉 his h•••enly Image, they must ••ve hi• •ualities,
and where Men have the doing of them themselves they are thrown back as Dung in their Faces, where any aim at infallible Justification, where Men have a right preparation of Heart so to seek the God of their Fathers,
and where Men have the doing of them themselves they Are thrown back as Dung in their Faces, where any aim At infallible Justification, where Men have a right preparation of Heart so to seek the God of their Father's,
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this is the Labour and Travel of the Servants of God, for their own Souls, and the Souls of others that are in Unity and Fellowship with the Holy Spirit.
this is the Labour and Travel of the Servants of God, for their own Souls, and the Souls of Others that Are in Unity and Fellowship with the Holy Spirit.
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SERMON VI. Captive Sinners set free by Jesus Christ. Preached at Devonshire-House, April 29th 166•. THere is nothing will make People live to God, but that which they received from God:
SERMON VI. Captive Sinners Set free by jesus christ. Preached At Devonshire-House, April 29th 166•. THere is nothing will make People live to God, but that which they received from God:
And that you may be acquainte• with God's Gift, The gift of God, saith the Scripture, is eternal life. Many find a Life in this World that is not the Gift of 〈 ◊ 〉:
And that you may be acquainte• with God's Gift, The gift of God, Says the Scripture, is Eternal life. Many find a Life in this World that is not the Gift of 〈 ◊ 〉:
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How should this 〈 ◊ 〉 understood, were not they some of the Men o• that Generation? How doth he mean the•• were not of the World? Why, I have tak•• you out 〈 ◊ 〉 i•, ••ith he;
How should this 〈 ◊ 〉 understood, were not they Some of the Men o• that Generation? How does he mean the•• were not of the World? Why, I have tak•• you out 〈 ◊ 〉 i•, ••ith he;
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and as it was then so it is at this Day, they that are of the World, they hear and receive those things that are of the World from the Men of this World;
and as it was then so it is At this Day, they that Are of the World, they hear and receive those things that Are of the World from the Men of this World;
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his Riches perish•• and his good things passed away from him But the Man whose delight is in the law of God and makes it his Pleasure both Night and Day, he is like a tree planted by the rivers of water, whose leaf never fades,
his Riches perish•• and his good things passed away from him But the Man whose delight is in the law of God and makes it his Pleasure both Night and Day, he is like a tree planted by the Rivers of water, whose leaf never fades,
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they would be sure of Eternal Life, but they would not die to the other Life, they would not be crucified to the world, they would not be separated from their Lovers,
they would be sure of Eternal Life, but they would not die to the other Life, they would not be Crucified to the world, they would not be separated from their Lovers,
Let them make a way, which way they will, and frame it never so wisely, according to the best Wit they have, be it a way that hath all the ma•e•ial Qualifications that should make it a way of Holiness, these Men may walk in it,
Let them make a Way, which Way they will, and frame it never so wisely, according to the best Wit they have, be it a Way that hath all the ma•e•ial Qualifications that should make it a Way of Holiness, these Men may walk in it,
Go to one place and another place, and ask them what is your way? Our way (say they) is the right way, the most sure and certain way that can be found for People to walk in:
Go to one place and Another place, and ask them what is your Way? Our Way (say they) is the right Way, the most sure and certain Way that can be found for People to walk in:
There are a sort of People so stupid and sordid in their Judgments, that if a Man tells them they are reconciled to God, they will believe him though Conscience re••oves them an hundred times a day.
There Are a sort of People so stupid and sordid in their Judgments, that if a Man tells them they Are reconciled to God, they will believe him though Conscience re••oves them an hundred times a day.
Do you think there is any Danger of me, that in Baptism was made an Inheritor of Eternal Life and an Heir of the Kingdom of God? God hath not appointed Ordinances in his Church for nothing.
Do you think there is any Danger of me, that in Baptism was made an Inheritor of Eternal Life and an Heir of the Kingdom of God? God hath not appointed Ordinances in his Church for nothing.
Then they must take this for certain Doctrin, that nothing can reconcile them to their Maker but that which takes away Sin. God hears not sinners, he will never be reconciled to a Man in this World, as a sinner;
Then they must take this for certain Doctrine, that nothing can reconcile them to their Maker but that which Takes away Sin. God hears not Sinners, he will never be reconciled to a Man in this World, as a sinner;
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So that there hath been in all Ages a way of the working of the Spirit of God in the Hearts of them that believe, to prepare them for the sinless Kingdom, for that glorious Kingdom;
So that there hath been in all Ages a Way of the working of the Spirit of God in the Hearts of them that believe, to prepare them for the sinless Kingdom, for that glorious Kingdom;
And because we cannot enter with Corruption and Defilement, he hath appointed the Ministration of his Spirit to work out that which might hinder to cleanse us from Sin, that we might have an abundant entrance into his glorious Kingdom;
And Because we cannot enter with Corruption and Defilement, he hath appointed the Ministration of his Spirit to work out that which might hinder to cleanse us from since, that we might have an abundant Entrance into his glorious Kingdom;
so that whilst they say there is an impossibility of living without Sin, I had as leave they had said, there is an Impossibility of entring into the Kingdom of God;
so that while they say there is an impossibility of living without since, I had as leave they had said, there is an Impossibility of entering into the Kingdom of God;
and, they say, all the Sins of Believers, all the guilt of Sin, after we are Believers, is pardoned, forgiven and done away by the Death of Christ upon the Cross;
and, they say, all the Sins of Believers, all the guilt of since, After we Are Believers, is pardoned, forgiven and done away by the Death of christ upon the Cross;
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As for the Papists, if their Priests mistake, and there be no such Place as Purga•••• then they m••• be brought back to the Doctrin of the S••••••res;
As for the Papists, if their Priests mistake, and there be no such Place as Purga•••• then they m••• be brought back to the Doctrine of the S••••••res;
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Now when People are concerned for Immortality and Eternity, to have such things dished out in such a manner, what Souls are so dull but they would bestir themselves,
Now when People Are concerned for Immortality and Eternity, to have such things dished out in such a manner, what Souls Are so dull but they would Bestir themselves,
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Righteousness signifies the Subjection of our Wills to the Will of God; Sanctification signifies Obedience to the Spirit of Christ. Sanctification signifies Obedience to something;
Righteousness signifies the Subjection of our Wills to the Will of God; Sanctification signifies obedience to the Spirit of christ. Sanctification signifies obedience to something;
but we will not pay our Mony if they be kept in their Fetters still. Would not any one think himself cheated, to pay so much Mony for their Redemption,
but we will not pay our Money if they be kept in their Fetters still. Would not any one think himself cheated, to pay so much Money for their Redemption,
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A Captive that must be redeemed out of Captivity, who will pay a price for me? I am poor, I have nothing, I cannot redeem my self, who will pay a Price for me? There is one come that hath paid a Price for me:
A Captive that must be redeemed out of Captivity, who will pay a price for me? I am poor, I have nothing, I cannot Redeem my self, who will pay a Price for me? There is one come that hath paid a Price for me:
What, hath the Devil Power over Men after they are Redeemed? What sort of Redemption is this? Then comes in the old Shift again, we are Redeemed from the Punishment of our Sin,
What, hath the devil Power over Men After they Are Redeemed? What sort of Redemption is this? Then comes in the old Shift again, we Are Redeemed from the Punishment of our since,
in my Childhood, if I had spoken a vain Word, or a false Word, I had contracted such a Guilt thereby, that I was ashamed to draw near to God, to pray to him;
in my Childhood, if I had spoken a vain Word, or a false Word, I had contracted such a Gilded thereby, that I was ashamed to draw near to God, to pray to him;
I have wished many times that the Lord would open the Eyes and Hearts of the People of this City and of this Nation, to see how miserably they have ventured their Souls.
I have wished many times that the Lord would open the Eyes and Hearts of the People of this city and of this nation, to see how miserably they have ventured their Souls.
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Will Merchants in this City ever venture their Goods at such a Rate as Men commonly venture their Souls? What, will they venture their Goods in a Ship without a bottom,
Will Merchant's in this city ever venture their Goods At such a Rate as Men commonly venture their Souls? What, will they venture their Goods in a Ship without a bottom,
There are a sort of Men in this City and Nation that tell us, That saving Grace is given only to the Elect. Saving Grace is given to all Men; but you must construe those Words, all the Elect, where they are somewhat injurious,
There Are a sort of Men in this city and nation that tell us, That Saving Grace is given only to the Elect. Saving Grace is given to all Men; but you must construe those Words, all the Elect, where they Are somewhat injurious,
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The Grace of God that bringeth Salvation, hath appeared to all the Elect, teaching us to deny all Ʋngodliness, &c. Here is Ʋs taken out of the All. The same Grace, that is our Teacher, appears to be the Teacher of others,
The Grace of God that brings Salvation, hath appeared to all the Elect, teaching us to deny all Ʋngodliness, etc. Here is Ʋs taken out of the All. The same Grace, that is our Teacher, appears to be the Teacher of Others,
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and consider sense? Where are Mens Understandings that will say, I may deny all Ʋngodliness and worldly Lusts, and yet follow the Lusts 〈 ◊ 〉 my own Heart? You would think I speak Nonsense if I should speak thus;
and Consider sense? Where Are Men's Understandings that will say, I may deny all Ʋngodliness and worldly Lustiest, and yet follow the Lustiest 〈 ◊ 〉 my own Heart? You would think I speak Nonsense if I should speak thus;
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We must pray to God to send his holy Spirit into our Hearts, to enable us to live godly, righteous and sober Lives, and at the same time believe that we shall never do it,
We must pray to God to send his holy Spirit into our Hearts, to enable us to live godly, righteous and Sobrium Lives, and At the same time believe that we shall never do it,
how it is with them, many are amazed to think they should ever be put off with such incongruous disagreeing and dissonant things, that are not consistent with one another.
how it is with them, many Are amazed to think they should ever be put off with such incongruous disagreeing and dissonant things, that Are not consistent with one Another.
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for his •argain and Covenant is made with such kind 〈 ◊ 〉 Articles, Isa. 1.16, 17. Wash ye, make ye ••ean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine Eyes.
for his •argain and Covenant is made with such kind 〈 ◊ 〉 Articles, Isaiah 1.16, 17. Wash you, make you ••ean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine Eyes.
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still these 〈 ◊ 〉 the Terms, Put away the evil of you• doing• then Patience, Mercy and Long Sufferi•• shall be extended to you, God will give grace and glory,
still these 〈 ◊ 〉 the Terms, Put away the evil of you• doing• then Patience, Mercy and Long Sufferi•• shall be extended to you, God will give grace and glory,
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And when the Lord is distinguishing by his Prophet who he would have among them, he speaks of a sort of People that called upon the Name of the Lord, Those that feared the Lord,
And when the Lord is distinguishing by his Prophet who he would have among them, he speaks of a sort of People that called upon the Name of the Lord, Those that feared the Lord,
There are a sort of Folk which are called the true Worshippers, and the Angel was commanded to go and measure the Temple, and those that worshipped therein:
There Are a sort of Folk which Are called the true Worshippers, and the Angel was commanded to go and measure the Temple, and those that worshipped therein:
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He came not to call the Righteous, but Sinners to •epentance, and to leave off their Sin. To as ••ny as received him, to them he gave Power 〈 ◊ 〉 become the Sons of God, to as many as be•••ed on his Name.
He Come not to call the Righteous, but Sinners to •epentance, and to leave off their Sin. To as ••ny as received him, to them he gave Power 〈 ◊ 〉 become the Sons of God, to as many as be•••ed on his Name.
It was Christ himself, the greatest Doctor of Divinity that ev•• was in the World, that spake these Wo••• And this is the manner of Logick whereby 〈 ◊ 〉 argues with the Pharisees, to make them believe that they were the Devils Children they that do the Devils Works are the Devil's Children;
It was christ himself, the greatest Doctor of Divinity that ev•• was in the World, that spoke these Wo••• And this is the manner of Logic whereby 〈 ◊ 〉 argues with the Pharisees, to make them believe that they were the Devils Children they that do the Devils Works Are the Devil's Children;
then they will cry out, Who shall deliver me •rom this body of death and Childship of Sa••• this Heirship of Wrath? I am an Heir o• an Inheritance, I am an Heir of Wrath,
then they will cry out, Who shall deliver me •rom this body of death and Childship of Sa••• this Heirship of Wrath? I am an Heir o• an Inheritance, I am an Heir of Wrath,
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thou hast ingraven it so deep that it seems impossible that it should ever be blotted out again ▪ Some have had their Sins so deeply ingraven in their Consciences, that they have thought they would never be blotted out, they were written as with the Pen of a Diamond.
thou hast engraven it so deep that it seems impossible that it should ever be blotted out again ▪ some have had their Sins so deeply engraven in their Consciences, that they have Thought they would never be blotted out, they were written as with the Pen of a Diamond.
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Some will say, If I be pervers• 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 … 〉 wicked, I cannot h•lp it, therefore 〈 ◊ 〉 be beholdenn to my Maker to help 〈 ◊ 〉 •lse I must never be helped.
some will say, If I be pervers• 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 … 〉 wicked, I cannot h•lp it, Therefore 〈 ◊ 〉 be beholdenn to my Maker to help 〈 ◊ 〉 •lse I must never be helped.
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And this Grace that comes by Jesus •••ist hath been so universally shewed, and 〈 ◊ 〉 universally extended to all Men, that I never met with a Man yet that had none of it:
And this Grace that comes by jesus •••ist hath been so universally showed, and 〈 ◊ 〉 universally extended to all Men, that I never met with a Man yet that had none of it:
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But let them be as bad and as dark as they could, yet the Light of Christ shined •o that Darkness, into the darkest Heart that ever I met with in all my Life:
But let them be as bad and as dark as they could, yet the Light of christ shined •o that Darkness, into the Darkest Heart that ever I met with in all my Life:
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Therefore the Wor• that God hath set us about, and the Service which he requires at the Hands of many of us, is to turn Men from their own Darkness unto the Light of Christ their Saviour,
Therefore the Wor• that God hath Set us about, and the Service which he requires At the Hands of many of us, is to turn Men from their own Darkness unto the Light of christ their Saviour,
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bu• the Devil hinders him? That it is impossible for God to do it because the Devil doth not like it? That it is impossible that any one should be free from sin,
bu• the devil hinders him? That it is impossible for God to do it Because the devil does not like it? That it is impossible that any one should be free from since,
and cannot he nev•• make him, and cast Sin out of him? If 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 is rooted deeply in Man, I say 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 … 〉 deeply rooted but Christ Jesus is en••• 〈 … 〉 the Root of the Nature of 〈 ◊ 〉 that he hath received Power to destroy 〈 ◊ 〉 evil and his Works, •nd to recover and 〈 ◊ 〉 Man into his Primitive Nature of •••hteousness and Holiness;
and cannot he nev•• make him, and cast since out of him? If 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 is rooted deeply in Man, I say 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 … 〉 deeply rooted but christ jesus is en••• 〈 … 〉 the Root of the Nature of 〈 ◊ 〉 that he hath received Power to destroy 〈 ◊ 〉 evil and his Works, •nd to recover and 〈 ◊ 〉 Man into his Primitive Nature of •••hteousness and Holiness;
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Is not •••ist entred into the root of our Nature? And hath he not taken upon him the Seed of Abraham, after the Flesh? Is he not entred into the Root of all Men's Natures,
Is not •••ist entered into the root of our Nature? And hath he not taken upon him the Seed of Abraham, After the Flesh? Is he not entered into the Root of all Men's Nature's,
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and tasted death for every man, that he might quicken every one that is dead in sins and trespasses? All these things speak the Love of God to Mankind, in order to •••ir Salvation.
and tasted death for every man, that he might quicken every one that is dead in Sins and Trespasses? All these things speak the Love of God to Mankind, in order to •••ir Salvation.
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When all is said that can be said, the Counsel of God which hath sounded in your Ears is recommended to you, that every one may retire in quietness and stillness of Mind to 〈 ◊ 〉 for the feeling of that quickning P••••r of the Spirit of Christ that is sent in•• 〈 ◊ 〉 Hearts of Men;
When all is said that can be said, the Counsel of God which hath sounded in your Ears is recommended to you, that every one may retire in quietness and stillness of Mind to 〈 ◊ 〉 for the feeling of that quickening P••••r of the Spirit of christ that is sent in•• 〈 ◊ 〉 Hearts of Men;
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then you 〈 ◊ 〉 see a better state, 〈 ◊ 〉 further state, and 〈 ◊ 〉 you see with your inward Eye that your 〈 ◊ 〉 is not so good as you would have it •o 〈 ◊ 〉 then trust and rely upon the all-sufficient 〈 ◊ 〉 powerful Operation of God's Holy Spi••• mend your state and give you Power 〈 ◊ 〉 your Corruptions,
then you 〈 ◊ 〉 see a better state, 〈 ◊ 〉 further state, and 〈 ◊ 〉 you see with your inward Eye that your 〈 ◊ 〉 is not so good as you would have it •o 〈 ◊ 〉 then trust and rely upon the All-sufficient 〈 ◊ 〉 powerful Operation of God's Holy Spi••• mend your state and give you Power 〈 ◊ 〉 your Corruptions,
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it is not holding this Tenet and the other Tenet, and saying, This Minister, I am sure, preacheth the Truth thou mayest be a Child of the Devil for 〈 ◊ 〉 that.
it is not holding this Tenet and the other Tenet, and saying, This Minister, I am sure, Preacheth the Truth thou Mayest be a Child of the devil for 〈 ◊ 〉 that.
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They tha• believe they are walking toward the Kingdom of God, and yet their way is not a holy 〈 ◊ 〉 •hey have cheated themselves and deceiv'd their •wn Souls,
They tha• believe they Are walking towards the Kingdom of God, and yet their Way is not a holy 〈 ◊ 〉 •hey have cheated themselves and deceived their •wn Souls,
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This Scripture hath been a Mark of Distinction in all Ages, that hath been peculiarly bestow•• upon the People of God, that they have h••• a discerning Knowledge to make a certain distinction between them that were of God,
This Scripture hath been a Mark of Distinction in all Ages, that hath been peculiarly bestow•• upon the People of God, that they have h••• a discerning Knowledge to make a certain distinction between them that were of God,
Now, that you may all find in your selve• this peculiar Gift of God, to be able to understand and discern between the precious and the vile, that you might know the Ministration of Life from the Ministration of D••th you must all be gathered inwardly into •hat which you have received 〈 ◊ 〉 God;
Now, that you may all find in your selve• this peculiar Gift of God, to be able to understand and discern between the precious and the vile, that you might know the Ministration of Life from the Ministration of D••th you must all be gathered inwardly into •hat which you have received 〈 ◊ 〉 God;
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for they ••at are only exercised 〈 ◊ 〉 Gifts and Parts, and Acquirements that appertain to this world, they have been always subject to Delusions, apt to be led away into a by-Path and crooked way, that leads to destruction: but they that are under the Government and Direction of the Gift of God, they have been able thereby to make such a Distinction of Voices and of Sounds, that they have been preserv'd from the Delusions of the Age.
for they ••at Are only exercised 〈 ◊ 〉 Gifts and Parts, and Acquirements that appertain to this world, they have been always Subject to Delusions, apt to be led away into a by-Path and crooked Way, that leads to destruction: but they that Are under the Government and Direction of the Gift of God, they have been able thereby to make such a Distinction of Voices and of Sounds, that they have been preserved from the Delusions of the Age.
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This was the difference of old between the Prophets of God and the false Prophets, between the Apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ and the false Apostles;
This was the difference of old between the prophets of God and the false prophets, between the Apostles of our Lord jesus christ and the false Apostles;
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But the great Matter by which the People of the Lord were preserved was that hidden and divine Wisdom they received of God, by which they understood the Voice of the Spirit from the Voice of Strangers, from the Voice of them that were of the Flesh;
But the great Matter by which the People of the Lord were preserved was that hidden and divine Wisdom they received of God, by which they understood the Voice of the Spirit from the Voice of Strangers, from the Voice of them that were of the Flesh;
they went to the outward observation and to the beggarly rudiments of things that perish with their using, and from the Law of the spirit of Life in Christ Jesus.
they went to the outward observation and to the beggarly rudiments of things that perish with their using, and from the Law of the Spirit of Life in christ jesus.
And as it hath been in those Ages of which we have read, so it comes to pass in this our Age, in which a dispensation of the spirit of Truth is manifested and revealed unto the Children of Men;
And as it hath been in those Ages of which we have read, so it comes to pass in this our Age, in which a Dispensation of the Spirit of Truth is manifested and revealed unto the Children of Men;
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but have a Life in the Words, and Sounds, and Noizes and Terms, and distinguishing Phrases of things, their Life 〈 ◊ 〉 there, they live not to God but to themselves, their Glorying is not in the Cross of Christ, but in the Words and outside of things;
but have a Life in the Words, and Sounds, and Noizes and Terms, and distinguishing Phrases of things, their Life 〈 ◊ 〉 there, they live not to God but to themselves, their Glorying is not in the Cross of christ, but in the Words and outside of things;
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and what they say and do upon the account of his service, so that all that are met together might come to receive more and more of the Life and vertue that sanctifies the Soul of him that receiveth it. For Alas!
and what they say and do upon the account of his service, so that all that Are met together might come to receive more and more of the Life and virtue that Sanctifies the Soul of him that receives it. For Alas!
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my Freinds, it is not the gathering together of the most excellent Words about Religion, and about worship and service, which will approve any Man in the sight of God;
my Friends, it is not the gathering together of the most excellent Words about Religion, and about worship and service, which will approve any Man in the sighed of God;
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but the Lord sees into the inside of every professor, and whosoever names the name of Christ and departeth not from iniquity, they do but take his name in vain,
but the Lord sees into the inside of every professor, and whosoever names the name of christ and departeth not from iniquity, they do but take his name in vain,
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If it springs from a real possession of a measure of that which sanctifies the Life and shews it self forth, in its working and operation many times abundantly more than it doth in Word and profession;
If it springs from a real possession of a measure of that which Sanctifies the Life and shows it self forth, in its working and operation many times abundantly more than it does in Word and profession;
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but whosoever comes to feel that which is Life in themselves, they know what will Honour God, they feel the Birth Immortal that is of God, of his own begetting by the Word of Truth.
but whosoever comes to feel that which is Life in themselves, they know what will Honour God, they feel the Birth Immortal that is of God, of his own begetting by the Word of Truth.
and ••en the Flesh is most of all glorifyed, most of all exalted, it is then but as the ••wer of the Field, it is then cut down and withered; the Sun of Righteousness shines with the beams of the Everlasting glory of God,
and ••en the Flesh is most of all glorified, most of all exalted, it is then but as the ••wer of the Field, it is then Cut down and withered; the Sun of Righteousness shines with the beams of the Everlasting glory of God,
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So Friends let your Minds be gathered inward, that you may be able in your own selves by vertue of the divine gift of God to distinguish between the Vo••• of the true Shepherd,
So Friends let your Minds be gathered inward, that you may be able in your own selves by virtue of the divine gift of God to distinguish between the Vo••• of the true Shepherd,
and the Voice of a Stranger, that so your minds may not follow a strange Voice, that you may follow the Lord with your whole Heart, with a fu•• •••pose 〈 ◊ 〉 Heart;
and the Voice of a Stranger, that so your minds may not follow a strange Voice, that you may follow the Lord with your Whole Heart, with a fu•• •••pose 〈 ◊ 〉 Heart;
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for there is a real Word of prophecy discovered in the inward parts, which doth Distinguish between the precious and the Vile in every ones particular;
for there is a real Word of prophecy discovered in the inward parts, which does Distinguish between the precious and the Vile in every ones particular;
the difference hath not been so much in words as in Power, as the Apostle speaks concerning some in his Days that had endeavoured to deceive and draw Men aside from the Simplicity of the Gospel,
the difference hath not been so much in words as in Power, as the Apostle speaks Concerning Some in his Days that had endeavoured to deceive and draw Men aside from the Simplicity of the Gospel,
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as every one acquaints himself with it, it worketh unto the Sanctification of them, when they have fellowship with the stirrings and movings of all others that are partakers of it;
as every one acquaints himself with it, it works unto the Sanctification of them, when they have fellowship with the stirrings and movings of all Others that Are partakers of it;
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this is that which will establish and confirm your Minds in the true Faith and simplicity of the Truth, that you turn not aside to the right Hand or to the left.
this is that which will establish and confirm your Minds in the true Faith and simplicity of the Truth, that you turn not aside to the right Hand or to the left.
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There is a measuring Line, and the Reed of the Sanctuary that measureth the Temple and all that dwell therein, that measures them with one Reed and one Measure,
There is a measuring Line, and the Reed of the Sanctuary that measureth the Temple and all that dwell therein, that measures them with one Reed and one Measure,
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but now true Christians, they come to have their foundation, their rooting and Building upon Christ Jesus, upon that word of Life that first of all gathered their Minds into a desire after Holyness, into a desire after acquaintance ••th God that made them.
but now true Christians, they come to have their Foundation, their rooting and Building upon christ jesus, upon that word of Life that First of all gathered their Minds into a desire After Holiness, into a desire After acquaintance ••th God that made them.
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that Word of God that is incorruptible, that is immortal, that was not of a dying quality, that need not be supported by this and that and the other means,
that Word of God that is incorruptible, that is immortal, that was not of a dying quality, that need not be supported by this and that and the other means,
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but their foolish Hearts have been darkned again, and their Imagination have grown vain, and they have conceived to themselves a false liberty to the Flesh,
but their foolish Hearts have been darkened again, and their Imagination have grown vain, and they have conceived to themselves a false liberty to the Flesh,
that tho' they had tasted of the Powers that did belong to the World to come, they never saw the working and operation of that Power to bring to pass that which by sight and vision they did behold.
that though they had tasted of the Powers that did belong to the World to come, they never saw the working and operation of that Power to bring to pass that which by sighed and vision they did behold.
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Therefore, it is needful for every one of you in every state and condition that the Lord hath brought you into, to keep your selves in a deep Humility;
Therefore, it is needful for every one of you in every state and condition that the Lord hath brought you into, to keep your selves in a deep Humility;
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to know the Afflictions, Temptations and Trials you are under, and to exercise ••ur Minds not only on what you have got over (for when some come to look at what Sufferings and Difficulties they have got over, they are apt to be exalted above measure,
to know the Afflictions, Temptations and Trials you Are under, and to exercise ••ur Minds not only on what you have god over (for when Some come to look At what Sufferings and Difficulties they have god over, they Are apt to be exalted above measure,
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Some have always a foundation of their Faith present with them, that they may feel the object of their Faith where they hope for Help, where they hope for Comfort and Strengthening to be present with them.
some have always a Foundation of their Faith present with them, that they may feel the Object of their Faith where they hope for Help, where they hope for Comfort and Strengthening to be present with them.
how it conducts and leads, how it counselleth and adviseth, that so in all things they are to pass through, they may not be as those that have run into it;
how it conducts and leads, how it counselleth and adviseth, that so in all things they Are to pass through, they may not be as those that have run into it;
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The best of all his Scholars and Disciples, they are to be led and guided into that Work and Service they are to do, that they may run into no Irregularity or Absurdity,
The best of all his Scholars and Disciples, they Are to be led and guided into that Work and Service they Are to do, that they may run into no Irregularity or Absurdity,
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There is a mutual Concord and Harmony in the Work of this Spirit, in the Service of this Power, where every one finds what they are appointed and directed to,
There is a mutual Concord and Harmony in the Work of this Spirit, in the Service of this Power, where every one finds what they Are appointed and directed to,
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and if at any time any Discord or Division happened, it was because the roaring Lyon that goes about continually seeking whom he may devour, had found some or other that he might devour,
and if At any time any Discord or Division happened, it was Because the roaring lion that Goes about continually seeking whom he may devour, had found Some or other that he might devour,
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If he meet with a Man that he can prevail over, as he did over our Father Adam and Mother Eve, that are in their own Hands, that stand upon their Wit and Parts, and Knowledge and Eloquence;
If he meet with a Man that he can prevail over, as he did over our Father Adam and Mother Eve, that Are in their own Hands, that stand upon their Wit and Parts, and Knowledge and Eloquence;
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But seeing God hath opened and manifested these things by his Spirit, and seeing the secret Wiles of Satan are discovered and made kno•n by the shining of his Light,
But seeing God hath opened and manifested these things by his Spirit, and seeing the secret Wiles of Satan Are discovered and made kno•n by the shining of his Light,
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I remember our Lord Jesus Christ when he was upon Earth, he put his Disciples in mind of what happened long before, Remember Lot's Wife: You may take notice of her, the Power of God took hold of her and brought her out of Sodom, and was leading her to a place of safety,
I Remember our Lord jesus christ when he was upon Earth, he put his Disciples in mind of what happened long before, remember Lot's Wife: You may take notice of her, the Power of God took hold of her and brought her out of Sodom, and was leading her to a place of safety,
Our Saviour was pleased to make use of this Passage that happened some hundreds of Years before, to shew how she failed of coming to the place of Safety,
Our Saviour was pleased to make use of this Passage that happened Some hundreds of years before, to show how she failed of coming to the place of Safety,
but afterward by exalting themselves above this Power, and taking the Government of themselves into their own Hands, they have robbed God of his Glory,
but afterwards by exalting themselves above this Power, and taking the Government of themselves into their own Hands, they have robbed God of his Glory,
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and have been in a great measure brought out of Sodom, and out of the way of Egypt, and they have had opened to them the Mystery of the Kingdom of God for their Encouragement,
and have been in a great measure brought out of Sodom, and out of the Way of Egypt, and they have had opened to them the Mystery of the Kingdom of God for their Encouragement,
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but at last they have taken and arrogated these Gifts to themselves, and looked upon themselves as far excelling others, magnifying their Parts as if they were their own,
but At last they have taken and arrogated these Gifts to themselves, and looked upon themselves as Far excelling Others, magnifying their Parts as if they were their own,
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yet we have no reason to be secure, careless nor remiss in our present Duty, nor to put the evil day far from us, but to be in the exercis• of Humility and Watchfulness as become• Christians;
yet we have no reason to be secure, careless nor remiss in our present Duty, nor to put the evil day Far from us, but to be in the exercis• of Humility and Watchfulness as become• Christians;
and continue his dependance upon him, and wait for the Assistance of the holy Spirit of God to work in him to will and to do of his good Pleasure, this Man shall lose his Testimony as well as the other:
and continue his dependence upon him, and wait for the Assistance of the holy Spirit of God to work in him to will and to do of his good Pleasure, this Man shall loose his Testimony as well as the other:
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I know what his Work was when I was first Convinced, he was burning up and hewing down every thing that hindered his carrying on the Work of Sanctification and Redemption,
I know what his Work was when I was First Convinced, he was burning up and hewing down every thing that hindered his carrying on the Work of Sanctification and Redemption,
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and be a willing People in the Day of his Power, and say as Paul, Lord what wilt thou have me to do? If thou wilt have me part with my all, Lord here it is, I offer it up;
and be a willing People in the Day of his Power, and say as Paul, Lord what wilt thou have me to do? If thou wilt have me part with my all, Lord Here it is, I offer it up;
When ever a Christian hath his dependance upon God's Wisdom and Power, such a one shall never want Wisdom, the Lord will give him Wisdom to preserve him against all the Wiles of Satan;
When ever a Christian hath his dependence upon God's Wisdom and Power, such a one shall never want Wisdom, the Lord will give him Wisdom to preserve him against all the Wiles of Satan;
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that you may all grow up into a stability and stedfastness in the good ways of the Lord, that you may not be shaken and tossed with every Storm and Tempest;
that you may all grow up into a stability and steadfastness in the good ways of the Lord, that you may not be shaken and tossed with every Storm and Tempest;
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but be stedfast and unmoveable, always abounding in the Work of the Lord, that so living in all holy Obedience and patient continuing in well-do•ng, you may have a constant Supply of Strength and Power from God ministred unto you by his Holy Spirit.
but be steadfast and Unmovable, always abounding in the Work of the Lord, that so living in all holy obedience and patient Continuing in well-do•ng, you may have a constant Supply of Strength and Power from God ministered unto you by his Holy Spirit.
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so every one that would be a true Worshipper must first come to that which giveth a true knowledge, that raiseth up a certainty in the Mind, This is the Lord, we will trust in him;
so every one that would be a true Worshipper must First come to that which gives a true knowledge, that Raiseth up a certainty in the Mind, This is the Lord, we will trust in him;
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And that all People might come to this certainty of Knowledge, therefore it is that God hath sent forth his Spirit, that the things of God might be communicated by the Spirit of God,
And that all People might come to this certainty of Knowledge, Therefore it is that God hath sent forth his Spirit, that the things of God might be communicated by the Spirit of God,
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so that all Religion and religious Performances that People are exercised in, where the Spirit of Truth hath not the beginning they will all prove fruitless in the end.
so that all Religion and religious Performances that People Are exercised in, where the Spirit of Truth hath not the beginning they will all prove fruitless in the end.
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then they mock, and then they scoff and scorn the Doctrin of the Spirit, for the Teaching of the Spirit hath been the common Scorn and Derision of our Age.
then they mock, and then they scoff and scorn the Doctrine of the Spirit, for the Teaching of the Spirit hath been the Common Scorn and Derision of our Age.
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How should they? How can a People come to the Knowledge of the Truth, without the spirit of truth that reveals it? Can any come to the Knowledge of Christ unless he that sent him reveals him? Where are People's Books? where are their Bibles? where is their Rule (they call it so) that all their Endeavours for many Ages have proved fruitless in respect of the Knowledge of God?
How should they? How can a People come to the Knowledge of the Truth, without the Spirit of truth that reveals it? Can any come to the Knowledge of christ unless he that sent him reveals him? Where Are People's Books? where Are their Bibles? where is their Rule (they call it so) that all their Endeavours for many Ages have proved fruitless in respect of the Knowledge of God?
I will tell you how it appears, for all in all Ages that have attained to the Knowledge of God, they have been made partakers of his divine nature and his Divine Qualities;
I will tell you how it appears, for all in all Ages that have attained to the Knowledge of God, they have been made partakers of his divine nature and his Divine Qualities;
tha• is enough if People know God, whom to know is life eternal, even to know thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent; This is Life Eternal;
tha• is enough if People know God, whom to know is life Eternal, even to know thee the only true God and jesus christ whom thou hast sent; This is Life Eternal;
There was never any Man on Earth that had the Knowledge of the true and living God, that needed be put upon worshipping him, that needed a Law to oblige him to it;
There was never any Man on Earth that had the Knowledge of the true and living God, that needed be put upon worshipping him, that needed a Law to oblige him to it;
for the very Knowledge that is given of God through Christ, this brings forth naturally an Adoration of the invisible Power which Men put their Trust in;
for the very Knowledge that is given of God through christ, this brings forth naturally an Adoration of the invisible Power which Men put their Trust in;
This Law being written in the Heart obligeth a Man to a true Worship, and to worship God in spirit and truth, for this Man hath done imagining among the Heathen, that there are Gods many and Lords many:
This Law being written in the Heart obliges a Man to a true Worship, and to worship God in Spirit and truth, for this Man hath done imagining among the Heathen, that there Are God's many and lords many:
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if it be never so poor a Lad or Lass they are beyond the best Scholar in Athens; for the best Scholar there came only so far as to contradict their fellow Scholars:
if it be never so poor a Lad or Lass they Are beyond the best Scholar in Athens; for the best Scholar there Come only so Far as to contradict their fellow Scholars:
These Scholars, by some Beam of Divine Light shining in them, had come to perceive that the Influences that were in Mars, Jupiter and Venus, and the Sun and Moon, and other Planets, they received them from an higher Power, that is, God.
These Scholars, by Some Beam of Divine Light shining in them, had come to perceive that the Influences that were in Mars, Jupiter and Venus, and the Sun and Moon, and other Planets, they received them from an higher Power, that is, God.
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If thou and I are come to the knowledg of the true God, then we must know more than these Scholars of Athens, who erected an Altar to the unknown God: When the Apostle comes to Preach Divinity among these Scholars of Athens, there were Masters of Arts and sciences;
If thou and I Are come to the knowledge of the true God, then we must know more than these Scholars of Athens, who erected an Altar to the unknown God: When the Apostle comes to Preach Divinity among these Scholars of Athens, there were Masters of Arts and sciences;
and dwelleth not in Temples made with hands, neither is Worshipped with Mens H••ds, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all Life and Breath,
and dwells not in Temples made with hands, neither is Worshipped with Men's H••ds, as though he needed any thing, seeing he gives to all Life and Breath,
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and there you shall have a discovery and a fair demonstration of the attributes of God, of his Wisdom, Power, Goodness and Mercy, Omnipotence, Omniscience;
and there you shall have a discovery and a fair demonstration of the attributes of God, of his Wisdom, Power, goodness and Mercy, Omnipotence, Omniscience;
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There are a sort of Men now a-days, (such as were in former times) that say unto God, depart from us, we desire not the knowledg of thy wayes, such a sort of People are dark and blind and ignorant,
There Are a sort of Men now adais, (such as were in former times) that say unto God, depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of thy ways, such a sort of People Are dark and blind and ignorant,
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There are a People that have mocked and scoffed at us many Years, what (say they) is there a light within? must we go to the light within? Hath every body a light within?
There Are a People that have mocked and scoffed At us many years, what (say they) is there a Light within? must we go to the Light within? Hath every body a Light within?
and Christ hath spoken a great many gracious Words, and they are written down and recorded, doth this prove the light within? No, People might have been in darkness still for all the Books of the New Testament, and the Old Testament to;
and christ hath spoken a great many gracious Words, and they Are written down and recorded, does this prove the Light within? No, People might have been in darkness still for all the Books of the New Testament, and the Old Testament to;
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How prove you then a Light within? the Apostle tells you if you will believe him, 2 Cor. 4.6. God who commandeth the Light to shine out of darkness, hath shined into our Hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ;
How prove you then a Light within? the Apostle tells you if you will believe him, 2 Cor. 4.6. God who commands the Light to shine out of darkness, hath shined into our Hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of jesus christ;
Now when they have found this Light within, the next question in controversie is, whether this will give Men sufficient Light for the true knowledg of God,
Now when they have found this Light within, the next question in controversy is, whither this will give Men sufficient Light for the true knowledge of God,
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I am of that judgment that it is sufficient 〈 ◊ 〉 and I believe it hartily and preach it boldly in the name of the Lord, that the Light that shines in your Hearts shines there to give you the true knowledg of God in the Face of the Mediator the Lord Jesus Christ.
I am of that judgement that it is sufficient 〈 ◊ 〉 and I believe it heartily and preach it boldly in the name of the Lord, that the Light that shines in your Hearts shines there to give you the true knowledge of God in the Face of the Mediator the Lord jesus christ.
and did Christ ever do any Body good that did not believe in him? He gave Men power indeed to become the Sons of God, the greatest good that they are capable of;
and did christ ever do any Body good that did not believe in him? He gave Men power indeed to become the Sons of God, the greatest good that they Are capable of;
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What then would become of the trade of preaching Christ, and the attributes of God; then their Silver shrine trade will be spoiled, and then their Diana is gone;
What then would become of the trade of preaching christ, and the attributes of God; then their Silver shrine trade will be spoiled, and then their Diana is gone;
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and it doth them no good outwardly, because 〈 ◊ 〉 spoils their preaching trade, because it teacheth 〈 ◊ 〉 •or nothing and for God's sake the light 〈 ◊ 〉 knowledge of God, that shines in the face of Jesus Christ, wherein are the Openings of the Mysteries of the Kingdom of God.
and it does them no good outwardly, Because 〈 ◊ 〉 spoils their preaching trade, Because it Teaches 〈 ◊ 〉 •or nothing and for God's sake the Light 〈 ◊ 〉 knowledge of God, that shines in the face of jesus christ, wherein Are the Openings of the Mysteres of the Kingdom of God.
Notions will not do it 〈 ◊ 〉 when you come to know God for your selve• and under 〈 ◊ 〉 him for your s•lves, to know him as your Saviour and Redeemer, that hath rescued you from the Snares of the wicked 〈 ◊ 〉, whoever, doth this they will worship God;
Notions will not do it 〈 ◊ 〉 when you come to know God for your selve• and under 〈 ◊ 〉 him for your s•lves, to know him as your Saviour and Redeemer, that hath rescued you from the Snares of the wicked 〈 ◊ 〉, whoever, does this they will worship God;
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when they have this Knowledge of him they will bow to him, they will be like those of old that said, he is our judge, he is our law-giver, he is our king, and he will save us.
when they have this Knowledge of him they will bow to him, they will be like those of old that said, he is our judge, he is our lawgiver, he is our King, and he will save us.
There arose a Testimony in the Hearts of good People of that Age, that God was their Judge that judged them, their Law-giver th•t directed them how they should make their way to him;
There arose a Testimony in the Hearts of good People of that Age, that God was their Judge that judged them, their Lawgiver th•t directed them how they should make their Way to him;
when a Company of these Souls meet together, when they have been at this School and learned this Lesson •f Divinity, they then sit down and wait ••on the Lord, that God that se•• ••th the heart and tryeth the reins, and observeth how they do Service for the Honour of his Name,
when a Company of these Souls meet together, when they have been At this School and learned this lesson •f Divinity, they then fit down and wait ••on the Lord, that God that se•• ••th the heart and trieth the reins, and observeth how they do Service for the Honour of his Name,
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and they receive Spiritual Gifts from him to their Edification and •••fort, and they receive Judgment from him when they do any thing contrary to his 〈 ◊ 〉.
and they receive Spiritual Gifts from him to their Edification and •••fort, and they receive Judgement from him when they do any thing contrary to his 〈 ◊ 〉.
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he comes by a heavenly Induction and Commission, he is a priest for ever, after the order of Melchisedek, not after the Order of Aaron: If you come to God's Church you may hear this Minister.
he comes by a heavenly Induction and Commission, he is a priest for ever, After the order of Melchisedek, not After the Order of Aaron: If you come to God's Church you may hear this Minister.
Some have called a House of Stone 〈 ◊ 〉 Wood a Church, but that will not do no•• therefore there are People that know better than they when they gather Churches of living Stones;
some have called a House of Stone 〈 ◊ 〉 Wood a Church, but that will not doe no•• Therefore there Are People that know better than they when they gather Churches of living Stones;
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if you will come to Church you must come to Jesus Christ, the Church is in God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the general Assembly, the Congregation of his faithful People.
if you will come to Church you must come to jesus christ, the Church is in God, the Father of our Lord jesus christ, the general Assembly, the Congregation of his faithful People.
What do you mean by a Church? Ask a learned Man, that understands Greek and H•brew, what is the meaning of the Word? A Church, saith he, is the Congregation of the Faithful, it is an Assembly of the Faithful People congregated together.
What do you mean by a Church? Ask a learned Man, that understands Greek and H•brew, what is the meaning of the Word? A Church, Says he, is the Congregation of the Faithful, it is an Assembly of the Faithful People congregated together.
The Hebrews were come to that Church, though they lived many hundred Miles asunder, in Asia, Cappadocia and Bythinia: You are come to the general assembly of the first-born;
The Hebrews were come to that Church, though they lived many hundred Miles asunder, in Asia, Cappadocia and Bithynia: You Are come to the general assembly of the firstborn;
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there is a Priest, there is the high priest of our profession, the Lord Jesus Christ, who is a priest after the order of Melchisedeck, not after the order of Aaron.
there is a Priest, there is the high priest of our profession, the Lord jesus christ, who is a priest After the order of Melchisedeck, not After the order of Aaron.
so that when God's People come to Church, that is, to God the Father, there Christ teacheth them, according to the old Prophecy, I will teach my people my self.
so that when God's People come to Church, that is, to God the Father, there christ Teaches them, according to the old Prophecy, I will teach my people my self.
know you not that you• bodies are temples of the Holy Ghost? you mus• worship in your selves, you must go into you• selves, you must know the Exercise of the Graces of the Spirit in your selves,
know you not that you• bodies Are Temples of the Holy Ghost? you mus• worship in your selves, you must go into you• selves, you must know the Exercise of the Graces of the Spirit in your selves,
If you come to this Church that is in God the Father, and Jesus the mediator, the church of the first-born that are written in heaven, and come out of the World's Church,
If you come to this Church that is in God the Father, and jesus the Mediator, the Church of the firstborn that Are written in heaven, and come out of the World's Church,
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then the World will be about your Ears, all the World will set themselves against this Church, against the Woman that shall bring forth a Birth, that shall rule over the Nations:
then the World will be about your Ears, all the World will Set themselves against this Church, against the Woman that shall bring forth a Birth, that shall Rule over the nations:
But the Church that they speak of, hath it not wanted Holiness and Righteousness? Hath it given glory to God on high, with peace on earth and good will to men? No, their Church hath lived in Tyranny and barbarous Cruelty, and shedding of Blood.
But the Church that they speak of, hath it not wanted Holiness and Righteousness? Hath it given glory to God on high, with peace on earth and good will to men? No, their Church hath lived in Tyranny and barbarous Cruelty, and shedding of Blood.
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I read of the Holy Church, the Lam•• Wife, the Spouse of Christ that hath been hid somewhere, a great while, in some Corner or other in the Wilderness;
I read of the Holy Church, the Lam•• Wife, the Spouse of christ that hath been hid somewhere, a great while, in Some Corner or other in the Wilderness;
She comes not out of the Wilderness leaning on Captains, Generals and Armies, but leaning on Christ her well-beloved, the Immortal, Invisible Power of the Son of God; she trusteth in it.
She comes not out of the Wilderness leaning on Captains, Generals and Armies, but leaning on christ her well-beloved, the Immortal, Invisible Power of the Son of God; she Trusteth in it.
but this Church that comes out of the Wilderness will come leaning only upon her well-beloved, the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Author and Finisher of her Faith;
but this Church that comes out of the Wilderness will come leaning only upon her well-beloved, the Lord jesus christ, who is the Author and Finisher of her Faith;
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And though the Serpent cast out of his Mouth Water as a Flood, after the Woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the Flood, 〈 ◊ 〉 the Lord will cause the Earth to help •he •oman,
And though the Serpent cast out of his Mouth Water as a Flood, After the Woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the Flood, 〈 ◊ 〉 the Lord will cause the Earth to help •he •oman,
Let the Dragon do what he can to destroy the Woman and her Seed, she knows what her beloved can do, he will command the Earth to open and swallow up the Flood,
Let the Dragon do what he can to destroy the Woman and her Seed, she knows what her Beloved can do, he will command the Earth to open and swallow up the Flood,
if you will have the Mysteries of the Kingdom of God communicated and opened to you, give heed to 〈 ◊ 〉 word, and that Truth that is in your 〈 ◊ 〉 parts:
if you will have the Mysteres of the Kingdom of God communicated and opened to you, give heed to 〈 ◊ 〉 word, and that Truth that is in your 〈 ◊ 〉 parts:
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IT is our great concern, while we are in this World, to promote the Glory of God, and 〈 ◊ 〉 work out our own salvation, to endeavour •hat in us lies to be sensible,
IT is our great concern, while we Are in this World, to promote the Glory of God, and 〈 ◊ 〉 work out our own salvation, to endeavour •hat in us lies to be sensible,
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and that is the reason that 〈 ◊ 〉 great many of •he S••• and Daughters of Men do 〈 ◊ 〉 in their Li••• so little Love to God, beca••e they have so •••tle Sense of his Love to them,
and that is the reason that 〈 ◊ 〉 great many of •he S••• and Daughters of Men do 〈 ◊ 〉 in their Li••• so little Love to God, beca••e they have so •••tle Sense of his Love to them,
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for the Apostle •ohn, that had attained 〈 ◊ 〉 great Knowledge and Experience in Christianity, plainly declareth, that •he •••son of that Love ••at we have to 〈 ◊ 〉 is •••ause he first loved us;
for the Apostle •ohn, that had attained 〈 ◊ 〉 great Knowledge and Experience in Christianity, plainly Declareth, that •he •••son of that Love ••at we have to 〈 ◊ 〉 is •••ause he First loved us;
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and the lengthning 〈 ◊ 〉 of our Lives and vouchsafing us Opp•••• 〈 ◊ 〉 ••es for the good of our Souls are evident Tokens of God's Love and Goodwill to us.
and the lengthening 〈 ◊ 〉 of our Lives and vouchsafing us Opp•••• 〈 ◊ 〉 ••es for the good of our Souls Are evident Tokens of God's Love and Goodwill to us.
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A•• 〈 ◊ 〉 doth every Man, while he rema••• in 〈 ◊ 〉 natural state and condition• fo• there is in every Man by nature the S••d a•d Root of all Sin and Rebellion against 〈 ◊ 〉 which makes him return evil to God f•• the good he doth to us.
A•• 〈 ◊ 〉 does every Man, while he rema••• in 〈 ◊ 〉 natural state and condition• fo• there is in every Man by nature the S••d a•d Root of all since and Rebellion against 〈 ◊ 〉 which makes him return evil to God f•• the good he does to us.
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and that ave••••ss that •s 〈 … 〉 the doing the will of God and that impotency and inability that is in every Man to the reforming of his ways and the changing of his Heart,
and that ave••••ss that •s 〈 … 〉 the doing the will of God and that impotency and inability that is in every Man to the reforming of his ways and the changing of his Heart,
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Now they that are thus far sensible of their alienation by nature from the Lord, and 〈 ◊ 〉 also sensible that the time they have here, 〈 ◊ 〉 the only time they have for their •••••ing and being fitted for that Everla••••• Kingdom which we all wo••• enjoy, H•w ought this to affect the mind of every •ne that while they have time they might ••rize it and improve in,
Now they that Are thus Far sensible of their alienation by nature from the Lord, and 〈 ◊ 〉 also sensible that the time they have Here, 〈 ◊ 〉 the only time they have for their •••••ing and being fitted for that Everla••••• Kingdom which we all wo••• enjoy, H•w ought this to affect the mind of every •ne that while they have time they might ••rize it and improve in,
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and come to an 〈 ◊ 〉 sense of the love of God, that for they 〈 ◊ 〉 have a love raised in their Hearts again to God for People will never be obedient unto God till they love him,
and come to an 〈 ◊ 〉 sense of the love of God, that for they 〈 ◊ 〉 have a love raised in their Hearts again to God for People will never be obedient unto God till they love him,
that mean• and that way ought every one to embrace every one ought to be 〈 ◊ 〉 ••ted with •t and have 〈 ◊ 〉 exercise of th•• minds in it, that so we might come to the knowledge of God,
that mean• and that Way ought every one to embrace every one ought to be 〈 ◊ 〉 ••ted with •t and have 〈 ◊ 〉 exercise of th•• minds in it, that so we might come to the knowledge of God,
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And truly Friends, they that are 〈 … 〉 to spend their time and exercise themselves in th• consideration of the mercy and kindness of God, th•• have wor• enough for their whole life-time ••e consider and contemplate the manifold Mercies of God bestowed upon them;
And truly Friends, they that Are 〈 … 〉 to spend their time and exercise themselves in th• consideration of the mercy and kindness of God, th•• have wor• enough for their Whole lifetime ••e Consider and contemplate the manifold mercies of God bestowed upon them;
for we have our Life and Breath from him whom the whole World obeys, and serves God that made all living Creatures, hath created us, preserved us, he hath had long suffering and patience towards us until now 〈 ◊ 〉 he is yet minded to do us good, which ••e•• d••ltly manifest by the invitations and promis• he hath m••e us,
for we have our Life and Breath from him whom the Whole World obeys, and serves God that made all living Creatures, hath created us, preserved us, he hath had long suffering and patience towards us until now 〈 ◊ 〉 he is yet minded to do us good, which ••e•• d••ltly manifest by the invitations and promis• he hath m••e us,
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For who is there in this Assembly that God hath not made sensible of the tenders of hi• grace and inv••••ions to Repentance and Reformation, that they that live loose 〈 … 〉 vainly in the World might turn to the Lor• with all their Hearts,
For who is there in this Assembly that God hath not made sensible of the tenders of hi• grace and inv••••ions to Repentance and Reformation, that they that live lose 〈 … 〉 vainly in the World might turn to the Lor• with all their Hearts,
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and his •••cy and patience hath been beyond all hu••• patience, beyond the patience that 〈 ◊ 〉 did bestow upon any, this the Lord 〈 ◊ 〉 shewed upon you;
and his •••cy and patience hath been beyond all hu••• patience, beyond the patience that 〈 ◊ 〉 did bestow upon any, this the Lord 〈 ◊ 〉 showed upon you;
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therefore I intreat 〈 ◊ 〉 hoo• the love of God, let this ••••deration sink deeply into your spirits, tha• you may be affected with the kindness of God and his patience towards you,
Therefore I entreat 〈 ◊ 〉 hoo• the love of God, let this ••••deration sink deeply into your spirits, tha• you may be affected with the kindness of God and his patience towards you,
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But some will say, How shall I know this? After what manner may I experience this love of God to me? How may I be sure that the Lord hath a love for me?
But Some will say, How shall I know this? After what manner may I experience this love of God to me? How may I be sure that the Lord hath a love for me?
My Friends, it is not only temporal kindness that we enjoy from God, it is not only the lengthening out of our Days, that is an evident token of the love of God to us;
My Friends, it is not only temporal kindness that we enjoy from God, it is not only the lengthening out of our Days, that is an evident token of the love of God to us;
but there is a demonstration and manifestation of i• that is universally extended to the Sons and Daughters of Men, in that he hath sown his Word in them,
but there is a demonstration and manifestation of i• that is universally extended to the Sons and Daughters of Men, in that he hath sown his Word in them,
Pray whence comes it that which doth stop you in a course of sin, and ch••k and reprove you for sinning against the Lord? If you come to mind this and consider of it you will find it comes from God;
Pray whence comes it that which does stop you in a course of since, and ch••k and reprove you for sinning against the Lord? If you come to mind this and Consider of it you will find it comes from God;
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I• 〈 ◊ 〉 hast any good it came by Jesus Christ, and if thou hast any Truth it came by Jesus Christ, who is the Fountain of Truth and the Fountain of the 〈 ◊ 〉 of God;
I• 〈 ◊ 〉 hast any good it Come by jesus christ, and if thou hast any Truth it Come by jesus christ, who is the Fountain of Truth and the Fountain of the 〈 ◊ 〉 of God;
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it is Christ alone that God hath ordained to be a Mediator between God and Man, that so he might be the Minister of an everlasting covenant, which we are brought into with God;
it is christ alone that God hath ordained to be a Mediator between God and Man, that so he might be the Minister of an everlasting Covenant, which we Are brought into with God;
blessed be God the Apostolical Doctrine is p••ached again, and the blessed Gospel hath the same power attending it that was in former Days, and 〈 ◊ 〉 have the same effect;
blessed be God the Apostolical Doctrine is p••ached again, and the blessed Gospel hath the same power attending it that was in former Days, and 〈 ◊ 〉 have the same Effect;
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and we would discharge our selves faithfully, and be made manifest in your Consciences, that the benefits of the Gospel might come to be yours ▪ that you might answer the purpose of God in sending Christ to be the Saviour of Mankind;
and we would discharge our selves faithfully, and be made manifest in your Consciences, that the benefits of the Gospel might come to be yours ▪ that you might answer the purpose of God in sending christ to be the Saviour of Mankind;
if you do good, you may make a comfortable reflection• upon your selves, and this will be your rejoycing, the testimony of your Conscience on tha• account;
if you do good, you may make a comfortable reflection• upon your selves, and this will be your rejoicing, the testimony of your Conscience on tha• account;
and you have a litle enlightening by the knowledg and understanding you ▪ have received concerning the things that are pleasing and displeasing to God;
and you have a little enlightening by the knowledge and understanding you ▪ have received Concerning the things that Are pleasing and displeasing to God;
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if after yo• know this you will go on in a way displeasin• to God, he will at length be too hard for yo• and plunge you down into the Abyss of 〈 ◊ 〉 W•at •to all Eternity ▪
if After yo• know this you will go on in a Way displeasin• to God, he will At length be too hard for yo• and plunge you down into the Abyss of 〈 ◊ 〉 W•at •to all Eternity ▪
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but there are many in this Age that have read the Scriptures plentifully, and yet still go on in a way of Sin, they cannot love the Light that reproves them;
but there Are many in this Age that have read the Scriptures plentifully, and yet still go on in a Way of since, they cannot love the Light that reproves them;
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He that doth evil he hates the Light, and the Dawning of the Day is as the shadow of Death to him, and it brings nothing but condemnation upon such Persons,
He that does evil he hates the Light, and the Dawning of the Day is as the shadow of Death to him, and it brings nothing but condemnation upon such Persons,
there is no name und•r Heaven, no other Power or Spirit by which a Man can be saved; this great Mediator, the Eternal Son of God, is the Light that lighteth every Man that co•••h into the World:
there is no name und•r Heaven, no other Power or Spirit by which a Man can be saved; this great Mediator, the Eternal Son of God, is the Light that lights every Man that co•••h into the World:
some of Gods setting up, and some of Mens setting up; yet among all these, the object of Faith is the same, and Faith the same. In the 11th. Chapter of the Hebrews, That little Book of Martyrs, the Apostle there give• you a Catalogue of the mighty things 〈 ◊ 〉 have been done by the Faith of Gods Peop•• he begins with Abel, By Faith Abel offere• more excellent Sacrifice than Cain, by which 〈 ◊ 〉 obtained witness that he was Righteous, 〈 ◊ 〉 testifying of his Gifts;
Some of God's setting up, and Some of Men's setting up; yet among all these, the Object of Faith is the same, and Faith the same. In the 11th. Chapter of the Hebrews, That little Book of Martyrs, the Apostle there give• you a Catalogue of the mighty things 〈 ◊ 〉 have been done by the Faith of God's Peop•• he begins with Abel, By Faith Abel offere• more excellent Sacrifice than Cain, by which 〈 ◊ 〉 obtained witness that he was Righteous, 〈 ◊ 〉 testifying of his Gifts;
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and so the Apostle there goes to Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph and Moses: And what shall I say more, saith he, for the time would fail •e to tell of Gideon, and of Barak, and of Sampson, and Jeptha, of David, Samuel, and of the Prophets, who through Faith subdued Kingdoms, wrought Righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the Mouths of Lion• quenched the violence of Fire, escaped the Edge of the Sword, out of weakness were made strong, turned to flight the Armies of the Aliens.
and so the Apostle there Goes to Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph and Moses: And what shall I say more, Says he, for the time would fail •e to tell of gideon, and of Barak, and of Sampson, and Jephtha, of David, Samuel, and of the prophets, who through Faith subdued Kingdoms, wrought Righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the Mouths of Lion• quenched the violence of Fire, escaped the Edge of the Sword, out of weakness were made strong, turned to flight the Armies of the Aliens.
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Such 〈 ◊ 〉 wh•• •e comes to lay down his Head up•• his Dying Pillow all his Faith will fly away ▪ I 〈 … 〉 with some Instances, lamentable I• 〈 … 〉 those tha• were called Christians, 〈 … 〉 made a Profession of Religion, an• 〈 … 〉 have laid down their Heads in So• 〈 … 〉 this be your Mistake consider,
Such 〈 ◊ 〉 wh•• •e comes to lay down his Head up•• his Dying Pillow all his Faith will fly away ▪ I 〈 … 〉 with Some Instances, lamentable I• 〈 … 〉 those tha• were called Christians, 〈 … 〉 made a Profession of Religion, an• 〈 … 〉 have laid down their Heads in So• 〈 … 〉 this be your Mistake Consider,
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Now 〈 ◊ 〉 Proposition and T••der o• 〈 … 〉 Lo•• of God 〈 ◊ 〉 Mankind hath al• •ried, that Limit•••on with it, that is 〈 ◊ 〉 in the World ought to observe;
Now 〈 ◊ 〉 Proposition and T••der o• 〈 … 〉 Lo•• of God 〈 ◊ 〉 Mankind hath al• •ried, that Limit•••on with it, that is 〈 ◊ 〉 in the World ought to observe;
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If a Man hope to be saved by Christ he must be ruled by him: I• is contrary to all manner of Reason, th•• •he Devil should rule a Man, and Christ be his Saviour:
If a Man hope to be saved by christ he must be ruled by him: I• is contrary to all manner of Reason, th•• •he devil should Rule a Man, and christ be his Saviour:
for it is a good Exercise) you will find the true Christian's Faith to be this, That he that hath Faith in Christ hath an Operation upon him for the Cleansing his Heart and purifying and purging his conscience from dead works, that he may serve the living God;
for it is a good Exercise) you will find the true Christian's Faith to be this, That he that hath Faith in christ hath an Operation upon him for the Cleansing his Heart and purifying and purging his conscience from dead works, that he may serve the living God;
and bring him under the Influence of another Law, the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus, which will make him free from 〈 ◊ 〉 law of sin and death.
and bring him under the Influence of Another Law, the law of the Spirit of life in christ jesus, which will make him free from 〈 ◊ 〉 law of since and death.
He h•d •ead the Law, the Commandment many 〈 … 〉 and had been at the reading of it in the 〈 … 〉 •gue; but there was a coming of the Com••ndment which he had not been acquainted •ith;
He h•d •ead the Law, the Commandment many 〈 … 〉 and had been At the reading of it in the 〈 … 〉 •gue; but there was a coming of the Com••ndment which he had not been acquainted •ith;
Now some People in this Day, they are like the Apostle, they have a law in their m•mbers warning against th• l•w of their minds, the good that they would d• ••ey do not, and they can go no further:
Now Some People in this Day, they Are like the Apostle, they have a law in their m•mbers warning against th• l•w of their minds, the good that they would d• ••ey do not, and they can go no further:
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Thus ha•ing 〈 … 〉 Romans into the several Sta••s through wh••• he passed, he brings them to a furthe• S• The law of the spirit of life in Christ 〈 ◊ 〉 h•th made •e, free from the law of sin 〈 ◊ 〉 de•••:
Thus ha•ing 〈 … 〉 Romans into the several Sta••s through wh••• he passed, he brings them to a furthe• S• The law of the Spirit of life in christ 〈 ◊ 〉 h•th made •e, free from the law of since 〈 ◊ 〉 de•••:
but if we yield our selves to the law •f the spirit of life, there is a Power tha• 〈 … 〉 •ved from the Mediator, that will ••anslate the Soul out of the kingdom of darkness and Sin, which the Devil is the Prince of and bring it into the kingdom of God's dear Son.
but if we yield our selves to the law •f the Spirit of life, there is a Power tha• 〈 … 〉 •ved from the Mediator, that will ••anslate the Soul out of the Kingdom of darkness and since, which the devil is the Prince of and bring it into the Kingdom of God's dear Son.
Let this be t•e Exercise of e• one of us to adore and magnifie and 〈 ◊ 〉 Mercy and the kindness of God, •hat 〈 … 〉 not withdrawn his Spirit from yo• 〈 … 〉 hath placed a M•n for in your 〈 … 〉 •s upon you to cease to do evil 〈 … 〉 ▪ and to consider that the 〈 … 〉 sin is death:
Let this be t•e Exercise of e• one of us to adore and magnify and 〈 ◊ 〉 Mercy and the kindness of God, •hat 〈 … 〉 not withdrawn his Spirit from yo• 〈 … 〉 hath placed a M•n for in your 〈 … 〉 •s upon you to cease to do evil 〈 … 〉 ▪ and to Consider that the 〈 … 〉 since is death:
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Where the worm dieth not and the fire is not quenched? or would I have my Portion with Saints and Angels? If I would have my Portion with the blessed in the Kingdom of God when I die, I must walk in the way that leads to it;
Where the worm Dieth not and the fire is not quenched? or would I have my Portion with Saints and Angels? If I would have my Portion with the blessed in the Kingdom of God when I die, I must walk in the Way that leads to it;
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But what signifies our Labour (some may say) if we can do nothing that is good, not so much as think a good tho•ht? What signifies our Labour? all the Labours and Endeavours in the whole World cannot •••ke a Man happy.
But what signifies our Labour (Some may say) if we can do nothing that is good, not so much as think a good tho•ht? What signifies our Labour? all the Labours and Endeavours in the Whole World cannot •••ke a Man happy.
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and •y joyning them with his Gr• and layin• •old of Opportunities, by 〈 ◊ 〉 Assistance, we may do wh• God will a• But if a Man do 〈 ◊ 〉 thing in his own Po• and Strength,
and •y joining them with his Gr• and layin• •old of Opportunities, by 〈 ◊ 〉 Assistance, we may do wh• God will a• But if a Man do 〈 ◊ 〉 thing in his own Po• and Strength,
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and love him above all, and express our Love by a willing and persevering Obedience, that we may have the love of God shed abroad upon our hearts by the Holy Ghost, and offer up living Praises to him through Jesus Christ, •ho hath loved us and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
and love him above all, and express our Love by a willing and persevering obedience, that we may have the love of God shed abroad upon our hearts by the Holy Ghost, and offer up living Praises to him through jesus christ, •ho hath loved us and washed us from our Sins in his own blood,
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SERMON X. Salvation from Sin by Jesus Christ. Preached at Devonshire-House, August the 9th 1691. IT is a general Doctrine in the World, That no man by any means in the World can ever be set free from Sin in this Life:
SERMON X. Salvation from since by jesus christ. Preached At Devonshire-House, August the 9th 1691. IT is a general Doctrine in the World, That no man by any means in the World can ever be Set free from since in this Life:
This is universally received almost among all Christians, in all Churches, one and another; tho' they differ never so much in other things, yet they agree in this;
This is universally received almost among all Christians, in all Churches, one and Another; though they differ never so much in other things, yet they agree in this;
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let them come to Meetings and hear Sermons, and write them and repeat them, and do what they will, here is a Bar of Unbelief that lies in the way, that makes Men depart from the living God and his Power,
let them come to Meetings and hear Sermons, and write them and repeat them, and do what they will, Here is a Bar of Unbelief that lies in the Way, that makes Men depart from the living God and his Power,
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and that God will see me in his Son? When People come to use the Understanding that God hath given them, the will look upon themselv•• as barred out by their Unbelief, that the Nations have drunk in;
and that God will see me in his Son? When People come to use the Understanding that God hath given them, the will look upon themselv•• as barred out by their Unbelief, that the nations have drunk in;
but when they come to place it upon God, that though the Lord make bare his arm ▪ and reveal his power; though they come to have the Grace of God, that still they could not be delivered from Sin;
but when they come to place it upon God, that though the Lord make bore his arm ▪ and reveal his power; though they come to have the Grace of God, that still they could not be Delivered from since;
It is manifested that we may lay hold of it, there is a Hand of Faith joyning with it ▪ When a Man comes to lay hold of eterna• Life, this Life will purifie him and sanctifi•• him, at least by degrees, till he be wholly sanctified in Body, Soul and Spirit:
It is manifested that we may lay hold of it, there is a Hand of Faith joining with it ▪ When a Man comes to lay hold of eterna• Life, this Life will purify him and sanctifi•• him, At least by Degrees, till he be wholly sanctified in Body, Soul and Spirit:
You that are Travellers towards the Kingdom of God, it is the wonderful Grace and Mercy of God that ev•• it should come into your Minds to seek the Kingdom of God and the Righteousness thereof:
You that Are Travellers towards the Kingdom of God, it is the wondered Grace and Mercy of God that ev•• it should come into your Minds to seek the Kingdom of God and the Righteousness thereof:
blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: That is one Mercy; but there is another Mercy, They shall be filled, they shall be satisfied:
blessed Are they that hunger and thirst After righteousness: That is one Mercy; but there is Another Mercy, They shall be filled, they shall be satisfied:
the Terms are already made, the Law of God must be written in the heart and inward thoughts, and you must close with that Power that will write the Law in your Hearts,
the Terms Are already made, the Law of God must be written in the heart and inward thoughts, and you must close with that Power that will write the Law in your Hearts,
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if I have Pleasure it must be in the presence of God, who in the multitude of my thoughts within me made his Comforts to delight my soul; and if he bring not Comfort to you, you will never have it;
if I have Pleasure it must be in the presence of God, who in the multitude of my thoughts within me made his Comforts to delight my soul; and if he bring not Comfort to you, you will never have it;
There must be the New B• the Work of Regeneration, for except a m• be bo•• again be cannot see the kingdom of God ▪ there must be a translation from Death to Life, there must be a turning out of the old Bottom and a fixing •pon a new Bottom, upon Christ Jesus the rock of ages;
There must be the New B• the Work of Regeneration, for except a m• be bo•• again be cannot see the Kingdom of God ▪ there must be a Translation from Death to Life, there must be a turning out of the old Bottom and a fixing •pon a new Bottom, upon christ jesus the rock of ages;
But those that make a profession of the Truth, and have seen the Beauty and Glory of the Kingdom of Christ, they should be shy of returning to the World again,
But those that make a profession of the Truth, and have seen the Beauty and Glory of the Kingdom of christ, they should be shy of returning to the World again,
and that desire the sincere milk of the word, that they may grow thereby. God hath hid these things from the wise and prudent, and ••vealed them unto babes.
and that desire the sincere milk of the word, that they may grow thereby. God hath hid these things from the wise and prudent, and ••vealed them unto babes.
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You that are h•re this day, I speak to tho•• that would receive some Kindness from Go• and th•t desire 〈 ◊ 〉 •nowledge of his ways and that the My••••s of his Kingdom may be revealed to yo• let your Minds be retir•• and you shall find •he great things b•long• to your Peace made known to you.
You that Are h•re this day, I speak to tho•• that would receive Some Kindness from Go• and th•t desire 〈 ◊ 〉 •nowledge of his ways and that the My••••s of his Kingdom may be revealed to yo• let your Minds be retir•• and you shall find •he great things b•long• to your Peace made known to you.
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We have spoken much of this but I would not have yo• know it only by 〈 ◊ 〉 Sayings, but 〈 ◊ 〉 have you g• 〈 … 〉 •ur selves, to•ke wh• God hath not bestowed this Grace and •sing upon you:
We have spoken much of this but I would not have yo• know it only by 〈 ◊ 〉 Sayings, but 〈 ◊ 〉 have you g• 〈 … 〉 •ur selves, to•ke wh• God hath not bestowed this Grace and •sing upon you:
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If God hath given you Grace ▪ do not turn it into wantonness; do not abuse the Grace of God ▪ What is it that you d• when the Grace of God ••th convinced yo• •hat such and such a thing is Sin• and if yo• do it 〈 ◊ 〉 •ll tend to your Ruine ▪ Da• 〈 … 〉 ventur• •o commit Sin after you are convin• of it ▪ O take heed of doing despite 〈 ◊ 〉 spirit o• grace, and of g•••ving the holy s••rit, whereby you are sealed 〈 ◊ 〉 the day of ••demption ▪
If God hath given you Grace ▪ do not turn it into wantonness; do not abuse the Grace of God ▪ What is it that you d• when the Grace of God ••th convinced yo• •hat such and such a thing is Sin• and if yo• do it 〈 ◊ 〉 •ll tend to your Ruin ▪ Da• 〈 … 〉 ventur• •o commit since After you Are convin• of it ▪ Oh take heed of doing despite 〈 ◊ 〉 Spirit o• grace, and of g•••ving the holy s••rit, whereby you Are sealed 〈 ◊ 〉 the day of ••demption ▪
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I wish that the weight of this Considera•••• might lie upon you ▪ and that a holy D•ead• Aw of God mi•ht be wrought in yo• 〈 … 〉 that you m• 〈 … 〉 kept from sinnin• 〈 … 〉 God:
I wish that the weight of this Considera•••• might lie upon you ▪ and that a holy D•ead• Awe of God mi•ht be wrought in yo• 〈 … 〉 that you m• 〈 … 〉 kept from sinnin• 〈 … 〉 God:
Why should not we all cry ou• 〈 … 〉 it? It is a most dreadful thing for any 〈 ◊ 〉 to sin against his Knowledge and Convi• if any of us have been guilty of 〈 ◊ 〉 against Light, let such a one say, I hav• Iniquity, I will do so no 〈 ◊ 〉,
Why should not we all cry ou• 〈 … 〉 it? It is a most dreadful thing for any 〈 ◊ 〉 to since against his Knowledge and Convi• if any of us have been guilty of 〈 ◊ 〉 against Light, let such a one say, I hav• Iniquity, I will do so no 〈 ◊ 〉,
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And now my Friends ▪ you that 〈 ◊ 〉 to see this great Work wrought in your selves, commit the whole Work to God ▪ and trouble not your selves about it.
And now my Friends ▪ you that 〈 ◊ 〉 to see this great Work wrought in your selves, commit the Whole Work to God ▪ and trouble not your selves about it.
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and pour out abundantly of his h•ly Spirit to carry on a glorious Reformation ▪ This I believe God will certainly do, from what he hath wrought 〈 ◊ 〉 my own Soul 〈 ◊ 〉 I know not what Instruments are to be em••oyed in the Work, I leave that to the Lord ▪ but the Kingdo• of Christ shall be advanced,
and pour out abundantly of his h•ly Spirit to carry on a glorious Reformation ▪ This I believe God will Certainly do, from what he hath wrought 〈 ◊ 〉 my own Soul 〈 ◊ 〉 I know not what Instruments Are to be em••oyed in the Work, I leave that to the Lord ▪ but the Kingdo• of christ shall be advanced,
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Many Years the Lord hath spared us, and waited to be gracious for a long-time, to see if we will at last turn to him 〈 ◊ 〉 long the Mediator will intercede on 〈 ◊ 〉 beha• 〈 … 〉 •l;
Many years the Lord hath spared us, and waited to be gracious for a long-time, to see if we will At last turn to him 〈 ◊ 〉 long the Mediator will intercede on 〈 ◊ 〉 beha• 〈 … 〉 •l;
This Island hath been continually surrounded with War and Blood, and Flames and Destruction, and the Cry of the Orphans hath been heard from other Nations:
This Island hath been continually surrounded with War and Blood, and Flames and Destruction, and the Cry of the Orphans hath been herd from other nations:
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And while they have been consumed with Flames, •nd deluged in Streams of 〈 ◊ 〉 we ha•• sat under our own Vines and 〈 … 〉 but Judgments hang over the Nation ▪ and whether they will fall or not the Lord knows:
And while they have been consumed with Flames, •nd deluged in Streams of 〈 ◊ 〉 we ha•• sat under our own Vines and 〈 … 〉 but Judgments hang over the nation ▪ and whither they will fallen or not the Lord knows:
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Let us turn from our evil Ways, and depart from all Iniquity, that the Kingdom of Christ may be set up in our selves ▪ It is the Righteous in the Nation that the Lord looks at,
Let us turn from our evil Ways, and depart from all Iniquity, that the Kingdom of christ may be Set up in our selves ▪ It is the Righteous in the nation that the Lord looks At,
If there be a People among us that walk in Humility, and lament and mourn for the Abominations committed in the midst of us, God will have regard to them,
If there be a People among us that walk in Humility, and lament and mourn for the Abominations committed in the midst of us, God will have regard to them,
or if I pray without a Form, or reject the Forms that others have made for me, what will this avail? But the Cry of the Poor, and the Sighing of the Needy,
or if I pray without a From, or reject the Forms that Others have made for me, what will this avail? But the Cry of the Poor, and the Sighing of the Needy,
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and God will carry on his Work for the glory of his own Name, and for the Redemption of his People, that Christ may be Preached for So••tion to the Ends of the ••rth.
and God will carry on his Work for the glory of his own Name, and for the Redemption of his People, that christ may be Preached for So••tion to the Ends of the ••rth.
For all Worship, and all Religion, and all Offerings and Oblations that ever were offered to God by any People, they have had a return upon the Offerers and Worshippers, either of acceptance or rejection.
For all Worship, and all Religion, and all Offerings and Oblations that ever were offered to God by any People, they have had a return upon the Offerers and Worshippers, either of acceptance or rejection.
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and that in all our Offerings and Worship that we perform, our Hearts be prepared according to the Preparation of the Sanctuary, the Preparation of Gods Dwelling and holy Place. The Worshippers must be holy;
and that in all our Offerings and Worship that we perform, our Hearts be prepared according to the Preparation of the Sanctuary, the Preparation of God's Dwelling and holy Place. The Worshippers must be holy;
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or perform any Service or Worship to God, they must have the knowledge of the God whom they worship, they must first know that he is, and that he is a Rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
or perform any Service or Worship to God, they must have the knowledge of the God whom they worship, they must First know that he is, and that he is a Rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
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as they expect when they meet together to find the Lord in the midst of them, they must be qualified accordingly, there must be an Awe upon their Minds.
as they expect when they meet together to find the Lord in the midst of them, they must be qualified accordingly, there must be an Awe upon their Minds.
nor do they partake of those divine and heavenly Comforts and Blessings, and Counsels and Instructions that the humble Mind hath the Promise of and will certainly enjoy, The humble God will teach, he will instruct the Meek in his Way;
nor do they partake of those divine and heavenly Comforts and Blessings, and Counsels and Instructions that the humble Mind hath the Promise of and will Certainly enjoy, The humble God will teach, he will instruct the Meek in his Way;
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they are not thirsty, and so they never obtain that which can satisfie the Soul. Our Lord Jesus Christ pronounced a Blessing upon them that hunger and thirst;
they Are not thirsty, and so they never obtain that which can satisfy the Soul. Our Lord jesus christ pronounced a Blessing upon them that hunger and thirst;
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So my Friends, in this and all other religious Assemblies, a great care ought to be upon every one, that their coming together to wait upon the Lord may be in that reverence and fear,
So my Friends, in this and all other religious Assemblies, a great care ought to be upon every one, that their coming together to wait upon the Lord may be in that Reverence and Fear,
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he would be an Offerer, he offered Sacrifice, but was not accepted ▪ because his Mi•• and Heart wi•••ot right before the Lord 〈 ◊ 〉 Sacrifice was rejected.
he would be an Offerer, he offered Sacrifice, but was not accepted ▪ Because his Mi•• and Heart wi•••ot right before the Lord 〈 ◊ 〉 Sacrifice was rejected.
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Now if so be I go to worship God, or perform any religious Duty without respect and reference to the sense and participation of the vertue and power of that only Mediator,
Now if so be I go to worship God, or perform any religious Duty without respect and Referente to the sense and participation of the virtue and power of that only Mediator,
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how can I be accepted? And it hath pleased God out of his infinite Love to Mankind, to send this great Mediator into the World, that every Man that comes into th• World is made a Participant of something of the Life and Vertue of that Mediator. So you read John 1.4.
how can I be accepted? And it hath pleased God out of his infinite Love to Mankind, to send this great Mediator into the World, that every Man that comes into th• World is made a Participant of something of the Life and Virtue of that Mediator. So you read John 1.4.
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In him was Life, and the Life was the Light of Men, the true Light that lighteth every Man that cometh into the World ▪ and that with respe•• to Men whether they are good or no, both to good and bad,
In him was Life, and the Life was the Light of Men, the true Light that lights every Man that comes into the World ▪ and that with respe•• to Men whither they Are good or no, both to good and bad,
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yet for all that this one Mediator, in whom this Light hath shined, he hath sent forth that Light among the Sons and Daughters of Men, that is, the Light of Men, that enlightens every one.
yet for all that this one Mediator, in whom this Light hath shined, he hath sent forth that Light among the Sons and Daughters of Men, that is, the Light of Men, that enlightens every one.
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how can they draw nigh to God, or God draw nigh to them? Our Lord Jesus Christ saith, That where two or three are gathered together in my Name, I will be in the midst of them;
how can they draw High to God, or God draw High to them? Our Lord jesus christ Says, That where two or three Are gathered together in my Name, I will be in the midst of them;
All Men, by Nature, are cast 〈 … 〉 if any of the• will be 〈 ◊ 〉, it is by coming to Christ, wh• is able to •ave to th• uttermost, and to mak• Peace for them,
All Men, by Nature, Are cast 〈 … 〉 if any of the• will be 〈 ◊ 〉, it is by coming to christ, wh• is able to •ave to th• uttermost, and to mak• Peace for them,
There is a necessity for all People that have sense of their natural state and condition, that according to Nature have no Title to the Kingdom of God, to be reconciled to God By Nature they cannot make a claim to Righteousness and Life;
There is a necessity for all People that have sense of their natural state and condition, that according to Nature have no Title to the Kingdom of God, to be reconciled to God By Nature they cannot make a claim to Righteousness and Life;
or with ten thousand Rivers of Oil? shall I give my first-born for m• Transgression, the Fruit of my Body for the Sin of my Soul? He hath shewed thee, O Man, what is good:
or with ten thousand rivers of Oil? shall I give my firstborn for m• Transgression, the Fruit of my Body for the since of my Soul? He hath showed thee, Oh Man, what is good:
And what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and love Mer•• and walk humbly with thy God? They that will be saved must lay hold of Salvation in that way and method that the Lord God of Heaven and Earth hath prescribed.
And what does the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and love Mer•• and walk humbly with thy God? They that will be saved must lay hold of Salvation in that Way and method that the Lord God of Heaven and Earth hath prescribed.
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and a forsaking that Governour that rules in the Hearts of the Chil• 〈 … 〉 Disobedience, a• closing with Christ 〈 ◊ 〉 God hath appoin•ed to reign in every ••dy's Heart ▪ Peop•• in Christendom will all say, they have closed with Christ.
and a forsaking that Governor that rules in the Hearts of the Chil• 〈 … 〉 Disobedience, a• closing with christ 〈 ◊ 〉 God hath appoin•ed to Reign in every ••dy's Heart ▪ Peop•• in Christendom will all say, they have closed with christ.
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the Terms are, All Men must believe in Christ the Eternal Son of God, and through •he Power of that Faith they have in him, he comes to rule over them,
the Terms Are, All Men must believe in christ the Eternal Son of God, and through •he Power of that Faith they have in him, he comes to Rule over them,
How should it be otherwise, seeing he is not to present any to God that are unclean? Christ hath no Commission to present any to God in their Uncleanness and Wickedness.
How should it be otherwise, seeing he is not to present any to God that Are unclean? christ hath no Commission to present any to God in their Uncleanness and Wickedness.
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If they had the Rule of themselves, they would be polluted and be like Water, whose Current is stopt with Di• 〈 … 〉 •d, not running in its own natural S• 〈 … 〉 People will commit Sin when they have the Rule of themselves;
If they had the Rule of themselves, they would be polluted and be like Water, whose Current is stopped with Di• 〈 … 〉 •d, not running in its own natural S• 〈 … 〉 People will commit since when they have the Rule of themselves;
When the Apostle describes true Faith, he doth it by this quality and property of it, It purifies the Heart. All other Faith is but the Hope of the Hypocrite, but real Faith is the operation of God, saith the Apostle;
When the Apostle describes true Faith, he does it by this quality and property of it, It Purifies the Heart. All other Faith is but the Hope of the Hypocrite, but real Faith is the operation of God, Says the Apostle;
there is no Man but is sensible of a devilish motion ▪ why not then of a Divine motion? Though now it is become a Bugbear to say, we are moved by the Spirit of Christ;
there is no Man but is sensible of a devilish motion ▪ why not then of a Divine motion? Though now it is become a Bugbear to say, we Are moved by the Spirit of christ;
why not by that Spirit as well as by the Spirit of the wicked one? No Man doubts but that there are motions of the Devil which they are sensible of, that sometimes they have joyned with him, and sometimes they with•••nd him.
why not by that Spirit as well as by the Spirit of the wicked one? No Man doubts but that there Are motions of the devil which they Are sensible of, that sometime they have joined with him, and sometime they with•••nd him.
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there are two movers at the same time, in the same Heart, which shall we joyn with? Shall I joyn with the Devils motion? If I find any thing of the •ove of God in my Heart, it will constrain me to ••nd the good motion,
there Are two movers At the same time, in the same Heart, which shall we join with? Shall I join with the Devils motion? If I find any thing of the •ove of God in my Heart, it will constrain me to ••nd the good motion,
now that Christ might be a Saviour to us 〈 ◊ 〉 will destroy the Devils work, for this pur••••, saith the Apostle, the Son of God was manifested, that he might Destroy the works of the Devil.
now that christ might be a Saviour to us 〈 ◊ 〉 will destroy the Devils work, for this pur••••, Says the Apostle, the Son of God was manifested, that he might Destroy the works of the devil.
Christ the Eternal Son of God he became Man, he took the Nature of Man, that he might bring Man again to his primitive state, wherein he was Created after the Image of God,
christ the Eternal Son of God he became Man, he took the Nature of Man, that he might bring Man again to his primitive state, wherein he was Created After the Image of God,
But doth Christ the Mediator work coercively, with an irresistible power and force to bring a Man again to God? No, no more than the Devil did to bring a Man from God.
But does christ the Mediator work coercively, with an irresistible power and force to bring a Man again to God? No, no more than the devil did to bring a Man from God.
there is a presentation of love and mercy, and earnest invitations, and the long-suffering and patience and goodness of God's long waiting upon Sinners, 2 Cor. 4.6. God who Commanded the Light to shine out of Darkness, hath shined into our Hearts, to give the Light 〈 ◊ 〉 knowledge of the Glory of God in the Face o• ••sus Christ.
there is a presentation of love and mercy, and earnest invitations, and the long-suffering and patience and Goodness of God's long waiting upon Sinners, 2 Cor. 4.6. God who Commanded the Light to shine out of Darkness, hath shined into our Hearts, to give the Light 〈 ◊ 〉 knowledge of the Glory of God in the Face o• ••sus christ.
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this Light will lead me to Holyness and Righteousness, I will quarrel with it, it comes to bereave me of my Comforts in this World, of my merry Companions and of all my Bravery, I will not harken to it.
this Light will led me to Holiness and Righteousness, I will quarrel with it, it comes to bereave me of my Comforts in this World, of my merry Sodales and of all my Bravery, I will not harken to it.
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but I must be in the way of returning, that is, by joyning with that which presents it self with Holyness, with Righteousness, with Chastity and Humility, that presents and offers to the Soul all the Vertues and Graces that are in Christ,
but I must be in the Way of returning, that is, by joining with that which presents it self with Holiness, with Righteousness, with Chastity and Humility, that presents and offers to the Soul all the Virtues and Graces that Are in christ,
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I tell you as a S••vant of God and a Lover of your Souls, it is but a little while and you will wish that you had chosen the most holy, harmless, innocent Life that ever you saw your selves,
I tell you as a S••vant of God and a Lover of your Souls, it is but a little while and you will wish that you had chosen the most holy, harmless, innocent Life that ever you saw your selves,
There is a day a Day a coming when we must give an Account for every thing that we have done, whether good or evil; you must give an account for your cursed Debauchery,
There is a day a Day a coming when we must give an Account for every thing that we have done, whither good or evil; you must give an account for your cursed Debauchery,
If this will certainly come to pass, how shall I prevent these Idle Words and evil Actions? Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his way (saith the Psalmist?) by taking heed thereto, according to thy word.
If this will Certainly come to pass, how shall I prevent these Idle Words and evil Actions? Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his Way (Says the Psalmist?) by taking heed thereto, according to thy word.
If thou art convinced of the Evil of thy Ways, and that it is thy Duty to break off from Sin, there is a Power offered to thee, that if thou joyn with it thou mayest overcome all Temptations and forsake thy Sin:
If thou art convinced of the Evil of thy Ways, and that it is thy Duty to break off from since, there is a Power offered to thee, that if thou join with it thou Mayest overcome all Temptations and forsake thy since:
Consider that all Power in Heaven and Earth is given to Christ, and if he be able to keep thee thou shalt not fall into it 〈 ◊ 〉 •hose that come unto me, saith Christ, no•• shall pluck them out of my hands,
Consider that all Power in Heaven and Earth is given to christ, and if he be able to keep thee thou shalt not fallen into it 〈 ◊ 〉 •hose that come unto me, Says christ, no•• shall pluck them out of my hands,
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and (I may speak with Reverence) Christ hath bound himself to those that trust in him, Those that keep the word of 〈 ◊ 〉 patience, I will keep them in the hour of temptation:
and (I may speak with reverence) christ hath bound himself to those that trust in him, Those that keep the word of 〈 ◊ 〉 patience, I will keep them in the hour of temptation:
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but when it comes to something that they must do, to speak the Truth, and live in the Truth, they meet with so much of the Temptation of the Devil so much Lust and Corruption,
but when it comes to something that they must do, to speak the Truth, and live in the Truth, they meet with so much of the Temptation of the devil so much Lust and Corruption,
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Men have heard much Preaching against Pride, Prophaneness, and Drunkenness, and Uncleanness, but they have heard it like a tale that is told, not much concerned about it,
Men have herd much Preaching against Pride, Profaneness, and drunkenness, and Uncleanness, but they have herd it like a tale that is told, not much concerned about it,
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Why are People so wicked? The Reason at last results into this, Men are lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God, they are not the servants of Christ,
Why Are People so wicked? The Reason At last results into this, Men Are lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God, they Are not the Servants of christ,
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Vain F••hio•s, and Garbs, and Pride have been cried up, why should not we cry for Reformation before the Wrath of a provoked God is kindled ag•inst us ▪ and his Vengeance poured down upon the Natio•? We must reform our Lives.
Vain F••hio•s, and Garbs, and Pride have been cried up, why should not we cry for Reformation before the Wrath of a provoked God is kindled ag•inst us ▪ and his Vengeance poured down upon the Natio•? We must reform our Lives.
and you cannot do this unless you resolve to take up a daily Cross, and be Followers of Christ, who is gone before to prepare a Place for them that are his true Disciples;
and you cannot do this unless you resolve to take up a daily Cross, and be Followers of christ, who is gone before to prepare a Place for them that Are his true Disciples;
and then he will present them to God, as holy, harmless, and undefiled, for these are Heirs of that ev••lasting Kingdom, which God hath prepared 〈 ◊ 〉 them that love him.
and then he will present them to God, as holy, harmless, and undefiled, for these Are Heirs of that ev••lasting Kingdom, which God hath prepared 〈 ◊ 〉 them that love him.
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This you know is an inward Exercise, invisible and known to none but God; he only knows when you are met together, whether you are thinking upon his Name,
This you know is an inward Exercise, invisible and known to none but God; he only knows when you Are met together, whither you Are thinking upon his Name,
They whose Exercise and Desire is to feel God's Power, and to be acquainted with his Name, the Lord is nigh to them, to reveal his mighty Power and his Name to them,
They whose Exercise and Desire is to feel God's Power, and to be acquainted with his Name, the Lord is High to them, to reveal his mighty Power and his Name to them,
and they are a People that partake of his Goodness and of his Vertue, and 〈 ◊ 〉 an experimental Knowledge of the divers Administrations of both his Judgments and Mercies to their own Souls,
and they Are a People that partake of his goodness and of his Virtue, and 〈 ◊ 〉 an experimental Knowledge of the diverse Administrations of both his Judgments and mercies to their own Souls,
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and so they can proceed from Thinking to Speaking of the Goodness of God from the Experience that they have in themselves, that the Lord is goo• to them,
and so they can proceed from Thinking to Speaking of the goodness of God from the Experience that they have in themselves, that the Lord is goo• to them,
But every one that partakes in his own Soul 〈 ◊ 〉 somethi•• of the Divine Vertue and Goodness that flows from God invisibly to him through Jesus Christ, he hath Assurance in himself tha• he speaks the Truth:
But every one that partakes in his own Soul 〈 ◊ 〉 somethi•• of the Divine Virtue and goodness that flows from God invisibly to him through jesus christ, he hath Assurance in himself tha• he speaks the Truth:
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It is not mere Words made ready to his hand, but it is his ow• Knowledge and Experience of that wh• God hath wrought in him by his own Spirit there are none that think upon the Name o• the Lord,
It is not mere Words made ready to his hand, but it is his ow• Knowledge and Experience of that wh• God hath wrought in him by his own Spirit there Are none that think upon the Name o• the Lord,
I know it hath been and is the practi•• among many, that they are able to speak 〈 ◊ 〉 God's Goodness from what they find in 〈 ◊ 〉 Writings and Sayings of some that lived b•fore them, that did bear an honourable Te•••mony of God's Goodness in their Relig••• and they learn to say it over-again i• particular Age:
I know it hath been and is the practi•• among many, that they Are able to speak 〈 ◊ 〉 God's goodness from what they find in 〈 ◊ 〉 Writings and Sayings of Some that lived b•fore them, that did bear an honourable Te•••mony of God's goodness in their Relig••• and they Learn to say it over-again i• particular Age:
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And the way for them to come to receive Divine Knowledge is by thinking, by meditating, by considering of that Converse that God hath with their own Souls;
And the Way for them to come to receive Divine Knowledge is by thinking, by meditating, by considering of that Converse that God hath with their own Souls;
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he will shine unto them by the Light of his Son Jesus Christ, and let them know whether they are in the gall of bitterness and in the bonds of their ini•uity still,
he will shine unto them by the Light of his Son jesus christ, and let them know whither they Are in the Gall of bitterness and in the bonds of their ini•uity still,
But will you believe his Answer? I would have no Man go about to ask such a Question of God unless he hath a mind to believe the Answer that God giveth him.
But will you believe his Answer? I would have no Man go about to ask such a Question of God unless he hath a mind to believe the Answer that God gives him.
If a Man be never so wise, and rich, and great in the World, if he be a Prince or an Emperour, without this he is a Child of Wrath: Now if these Children of Wrath meet with something that convinceth them;
If a Man be never so wise, and rich, and great in the World, if he be a Prince or an Emperor, without this he is a Child of Wrath: Now if these Children of Wrath meet with something that Convinces them;
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Many have come to a Meeting with loose, prophane and wandring Minds, and though many good things have been spoken to them, it hath not reached so far as to beget good Desires, their Hearts have been so alienated from the Grace of God in themselves, which is the great superiour Worker, to which we are but Servants and Ministers;
Many have come to a Meeting with lose, profane and wandering Minds, and though many good things have been spoken to them, it hath not reached so Far as to beget good Desires, their Hearts have been so alienated from the Grace of God in themselves, which is the great superior Worker, to which we Are but Servants and Ministers;
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They that are under the Power of Darkness the Devil begets in them Wantonness, and Vani••, Prophaneness and hardness of Heart ▪ Some go away from a Meeting without being touched and perswaded,
They that Are under the Power of Darkness the devil begets in them Wantonness, and Vani••, Profaneness and hardness of Heart ▪ some go away from a Meeting without being touched and persuaded,
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for every good and perfect gift comes from above, from the Father of Lights, the Father of thy Light and my Light, that Light comes to us from the Father of Lights:
for every good and perfect gift comes from above, from the Father of Lights, the Father of thy Light and my Light, that Light comes to us from the Father of Lights:
for the best Preach•rs in the World are but Inst••ments in the Hands of God• if God doth not bless his Labours, 〈 ◊ 〉 ••eacher can do nothing to the Souls of P••ple;
for the best Preach•rs in the World Are but Inst••ments in the Hands of God• if God does not bless his Labours, 〈 ◊ 〉 ••eacher can do nothing to the Souls of P••ple;
these are the De• Works, that Christ came to destroy 〈 ◊ 〉 doth he not do it? He will destroy 〈 ◊ 〉 Devil hath wrought in every Man that will be subject to him:
these Are the De• Works, that christ Come to destroy 〈 ◊ 〉 does he not do it? He will destroy 〈 ◊ 〉 devil hath wrought in every Man that will be Subject to him:
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before they come to pray? And what is it that will make them sensible but the Light and Grace of God? They see their own Wants when God worketh Faith in their Hearts,
before they come to pray? And what is it that will make them sensible but the Light and Grace of God? They see their own Wants when God works Faith in their Hearts,
Now necessity brings People to go to Prayer, but there must be Faith in him to whom 〈 … 〉 he is able to supply their Wants 〈 … 〉 relieve their Necessities.
Now necessity brings People to go to Prayer, but there must be Faith in him to whom 〈 … 〉 he is able to supply their Wants 〈 … 〉 relieve their Necessities.
They 〈 ◊ 〉 pretend to believe in God without an exp•••mental Power of God working upon 〈 ◊ 〉 Hearts, their Belief is not worth a Straw• without their Respect to the Power of God all their Belief is nothing;
They 〈 ◊ 〉 pretend to believe in God without an exp•••mental Power of God working upon 〈 ◊ 〉 Hearts, their Belief is not worth a Straw• without their Respect to the Power of God all their Belief is nothing;
then they know that God is the searcher of hearts and the tryer of the reins, Jerem. 17.10. Suppose I know that there is a God, and at the same time I believe that he will never hear me;
then they know that God is the searcher of hearts and the Trier of the reins, Jeremiah 17.10. Suppose I know that there is a God, and At the same time I believe that he will never hear me;
So that if a Man or Woman go to Prayer, they must pray to God, in the Belief of his Goodness •d Mercy, that he will bestow some Blessing upon them, that may be for the better, that may be for their good.
So that if a Man or Woman go to Prayer, they must pray to God, in the Belief of his goodness •d Mercy, that he will bestow Some Blessing upon them, that may be for the better, that may be for their good.
he w• deliver those that thus pray to him out 〈 ◊ 〉 Temptations, so that they shall not prevail• over them: One Man's Temptation is of one sort, another's of another sort;
he w• deliver those that thus pray to him out 〈 ◊ 〉 Temptations, so that they shall not prevail• over them: One Man's Temptation is of one sort, another's of Another sort;
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I prayed 〈 ◊ 〉 other Day to God for Power to withstand such a Temptation ▪ when that Temptation comes ag••n I do expect that God will answer my Prayer.
I prayed 〈 ◊ 〉 other Day to God for Power to withstand such a Temptation ▪ when that Temptation comes ag••n I do expect that God will answer my Prayer.
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Therefore when you come to Meeting, with a desire to receive Benefit from God, with you Expectations God-ward, to receive Comfort from the Hands of the Lord, let your Eye be upon •im,
Therefore when you come to Meeting, with a desire to receive Benefit from God, with you Expectations Godward, to receive Comfort from the Hands of the Lord, let your Eye be upon •im,
Pr• tell •e how they did it? Why, the Tempta•••• came unto me, and it pleased God to shew me the evil of it, that it was a bad thing if I yielded to it.
Pr• tell •e how they did it? Why, the Tempta•••• Come unto me, and it pleased God to show me the evil of it, that it was a bad thing if I yielded to it.
So that t• 〈 … 〉 way for People to be ••served from Sin and Iniquity, is to ha•• a reverent respect to that Grace of God which they have alrea•• ••ceived.
So that t• 〈 … 〉 Way for People to be ••served from since and Iniquity, is to ha•• a reverend respect to that Grace of God which they have alrea•• ••ceived.
For ever• one being endued with a measure of Grace, through Christ, our Duty therefore is to have a reverend regard to the Grace of God, that 〈 ◊ 〉 have received.
For ever• one being endued with a measure of Grace, through christ, our Duty Therefore is to have a reverend regard to the Grace of God, that 〈 ◊ 〉 have received.
But the Question is, Whether I am subject to the Grace of God, and do love his Grace better than the Profit or •leasure of a Temptation? It comes as a Bait,
But the Question is, Whither I am Subject to the Grace of God, and do love his Grace better than the Profit or •leasure of a Temptation? It comes as a Bait,
I leave it to him that searcheth, and tries all your hearts, and knows your thoughts, to judge whether you joined with the Temptation, that you might have the Profit and Pleasure of it,
I leave it to him that Searches, and tries all your hearts, and knows your thoughts, to judge whither you joined with the Temptation, that you might have the Profit and Pleasure of it,
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You th•• have done the one and the other, tell me which is the best Bargain? When you •ave joined with the Temptation that you m•ght have the Profit and Pleasure of it that came alon• with it,
You th•• have done the one and the other, tell me which is the best Bargain? When you •ave joined with the Temptation that you m•ght have the Profit and Pleasure of it that Come alon• with it,
or when you joined with the Grac• of 〈 … 〉 •hat s••wed you th• 〈 … 〉 ••ger of 〈 ◊ 〉 Temptation a• 〈 … 〉 speaks to you that spake to Cain, 〈 … 〉 well shalt thou not b• accepted? A• 〈 … 〉 dost not well sin lie• at the door.
or when you joined with the Grac• of 〈 … 〉 •hat s••wed you th• 〈 … 〉 ••ger of 〈 ◊ 〉 Temptation a• 〈 … 〉 speaks to you that spoke to Cain, 〈 … 〉 well shalt thou not b• accepted? A• 〈 … 〉 dost not well since lie• At the door.
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if I yield to this Temptation I cannot go to God but as Thief to a Judge ▪ Let the Profit or Pleasure be what it will I will not touch with this Temptation.
if I yield to this Temptation I cannot go to God but as Thief to a Judge ▪ Let the Profit or Pleasure be what it will I will not touch with this Temptation.
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Ca• the Devil force thee to comply with his Temptation? No, if thou be true to the Grace of God in thy own Heart, it will make thee able to resist the strongest Devil in Hell.
Ca• the devil force thee to comply with his Temptation? No, if thou be true to the Grace of God in thy own Heart, it will make thee able to resist the Strongest devil in Hell.
and then you will be able to say, when a Temptation comes, p•omising Profit and Pleasure, How can I do this great wickedness and sin against God? Turn your Eye to God's favour, which is better than life,
and then you will be able to say, when a Temptation comes, p•omising Profit and Pleasure, How can I do this great wickedness and since against God? Turn your Eye to God's favour, which is better than life,
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he holds forth the Hand of Mercy to gather me to himself, and to redeem m• 〈 … 〉 iniquity, that I might serve him wit• 〈 … 〉 in holiness and righteousness all the 〈 … 〉 life:
he holds forth the Hand of Mercy to gather me to himself, and to Redeem m• 〈 … 〉 iniquity, that I might serve him wit• 〈 … 〉 in holiness and righteousness all the 〈 … 〉 life:
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He desireth not the death of s• 〈 … 〉 If 〈 ◊ 〉 will believe the Almighty, it is 〈 ◊ 〉 possible for him to lie, all things are possible to him except that;
He Desires not the death of s• 〈 … 〉 If 〈 ◊ 〉 will believe the Almighty, it is 〈 ◊ 〉 possible for him to lie, all things Are possible to him except that;
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You will say, What means doth God use? I am ready to say, What means hath he not used 〈 ◊ 〉 What is it that God doth more wish for th•n that Men would repent, return and live and be happy for ever? He hath created them,
You will say, What means does God use? I am ready to say, What means hath he not used 〈 ◊ 〉 What is it that God does more wish for th•n that Men would Repent, return and live and be happy for ever? He hath created them,
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He hath sent forth his Word, the Gospel of Salvation, which hath been preached to them ▪ and he hath waited to be gracious ▪ and •xercis•d much patience and long-suff••• 〈 ◊ 〉 towards them;
He hath sent forth his Word, the Gospel of Salvation, which hath been preached to them ▪ and he hath waited to be gracious ▪ and •xercis•d much patience and long-suff••• 〈 ◊ 〉 towards them;
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and when People 〈 ◊ 〉 with Divine oper••ions in their Soul• 〈 ◊ 〉 humble them and bring down their P• and convince them of the danger of their •••dition, the lies in the way and suggests 〈 ◊ 〉 poysonous thing that takes off the edge o• these oper••i••s, that they may dislike them;
and when People 〈 ◊ 〉 with Divine oper••ions in their Soul• 〈 ◊ 〉 humble them and bring down their P• and convince them of the danger of their •••dition, the lies in the Way and suggests 〈 ◊ 〉 poisonous thing that Takes off the edge o• these oper••i••s, that they may dislike them;
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but they reckon they have that Faith and belief in •hrist, that doth in the sight of Go• ob• all their Sins that can be laid to th• charge, both past and to come.
but they reckon they have that Faith and belief in •hrist, that does in the sighed of Go• ob• all their Sins that can be laid to th• charge, both past and to come.
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they m•ke a false and wrong application of the merits of C•••st which indee• are so gr••• that no body can ov••value them ▪ but we must not make a false application 〈 ◊ 〉 them, For this purpose was the Son of 〈 ◊ 〉 manifested, that he might destroy the Wor•• the Devil;
they m•ke a false and wrong application of the merits of C•••st which indee• Are so gr••• that no body can ov••value them ▪ but we must not make a false application 〈 ◊ 〉 them, For this purpose was the Son of 〈 ◊ 〉 manifested, that he might destroy the Wor•• the devil;
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when there is a confessing of Sin to Go• and a forsaking of it, here is an offering and a Sacrifice made to God by our Lord J••us Christ for the expiation of Sin;
when there is a confessing of since to Go• and a forsaking of it, Here is an offering and a Sacrifice made to God by our Lord J••us christ for the expiation of since;
when he hath got a trick to believe that his guilt is taken away, and all his S ns, past, present and to come are pardoned while, he continue to live in 〈 ◊ 〉,
when he hath god a trick to believe that his guilt is taken away, and all his S ns, past, present and to come Are pardoned while, he continue to live in 〈 ◊ 〉,
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Take heed you split n• 〈 … 〉 if you be humble, well grown Ch• 〈 … 〉 will think upon the Name of the 〈 … 〉 when ye find the operation of Gods 〈 ◊ 〉 begetting good desires in you to hate Sin 〈 ◊ 〉 love Righteousness, you will then believ• you will then Pray to the God of all Grace ▪ for the Prayer of the Faithful is acceptable to him:
Take heed you split n• 〈 … 〉 if you be humble, well grown Ch• 〈 … 〉 will think upon the Name of the 〈 … 〉 when you find the operation of God's 〈 ◊ 〉 begetting good Desires in you to hate since 〈 ◊ 〉 love Righteousness, you will then believ• you will then Pray to the God of all Grace ▪ for the Prayer of the Faithful is acceptable to him:
and to conquer your concupiscence, and the inordinate desires and affections of your own Hearts, that you may take up the Cros• of Christ and follow him as your grea• Patr•n,
and to conquer your concupiscence, and the inordinate Desires and affections of your own Hearts, that you may take up the Cros• of christ and follow him as your grea• Patr•n,
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Thou hast declared and manifested to the Sons and Daughters of Men thy good Will and thy universal Grace that thou art daily extending to them, that all may be made partakers of the Riches of thy House,
Thou hast declared and manifested to the Sons and Daughters of Men thy good Will and thy universal Grace that thou art daily extending to them, that all may be made partakers of the Riches of thy House,
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and thou ha•• ••vealed the Glory and the splendor of 〈 ◊ 〉 House, thy Holy Dwelling Place, and 〈 ◊ 〉 raised Breathings in the Hearts of thy Peo• that they may dwell in thy Courts for ev• And now, Holy Father, thou hast gathered 〈 ◊ 〉 Remnant,
and thou ha•• ••vealed the Glory and the splendour of 〈 ◊ 〉 House, thy Holy Dwelling Place, and 〈 ◊ 〉 raised Breathings in the Hearts of thy Peo• that they may dwell in thy Courts for ev• And now, Holy Father, thou hast gathered 〈 ◊ 〉 Remnant,
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therefore our applications are unto thee, that f• Day to Day, and from time to time, we 〈 ◊ 〉 find thy living Presence in the midst 〈 ◊ 〉 And O living God of life, thou hast give• 〈 ◊ 〉 Children large experience that thou art a 〈 ◊ 〉 nigh at hand to us in all our Tryals, in all 〈 ◊ 〉 Exercises;
Therefore our applications Are unto thee, that f• Day to Day, and from time to time, we 〈 ◊ 〉 find thy living Presence in the midst 〈 ◊ 〉 And Oh living God of life, thou hast give• 〈 ◊ 〉 Children large experience that thou art a 〈 ◊ 〉 High At hand to us in all our Trials, in all 〈 ◊ 〉 Exercises;
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as our Eyes have been turned 〈 ◊ 〉 thee, thou hast preserved us and revealed th• Heavenly Power, O Lord, in preserving and delivering thy Church and People, that they may bear a testimony in their generation t• thy great love,
as our Eyes have been turned 〈 ◊ 〉 thee, thou hast preserved us and revealed th• Heavenly Power, Oh Lord, in preserving and delivering thy Church and People, that they may bear a testimony in their generation t• thy great love,
Now Blessed God of Li• desires and supplications of thy People• unto thee, for the glorifying of thy P• the exalting of thy glorious Name ▪ 〈 … 〉 le• the mighty operation of thy 〈 … 〉 〈 … 〉 and stubborn ones, that 〈 … 〉 •gainst thee,
Now Blessed God of Li• Desires and supplications of thy People• unto thee, for the glorifying of thy P• the exalting of thy glorious Name ▪ 〈 … 〉 le• the mighty operation of thy 〈 … 〉 〈 … 〉 and stubborn ones, that 〈 … 〉 •gainst thee,
Thou art •ole to bow them, and to break their stony Hearts; thou art. able to speak effectually to their Souls, and to make them submit themselves to thee:
Thou art •ole to bow them, and to break their stony Hearts; thou art. able to speak effectually to their Souls, and to make them submit themselves to thee:
let it have a free course and spread it self mightily to those that believe not, to beget a Seed of Faith in their Souls, that they may believe in thy Name,
let it have a free course and spread it self mightily to those that believe not, to beget a Seed of Faith in their Souls, that they may believe in thy Name,
and tow• 〈 … 〉 t• 〈 … 〉 •e without, and thereby glorify 〈 … 〉 m• 〈 ◊ 〉 thy great Name by the Beau• 〈 … 〉 Holyness shining in their Conversations, w• may reach the Consciences of Men, that 〈 ◊ 〉 that see them may say, these 〈 ◊ 〉 the Plan• that the Right Hand of God hath Plant•• and see the Fruits that are brought forth f• 〈 ◊ 〉 that Root of Life revealed in Christ Jesu• Powerful God of Life, carry on thine ow• Work in this City and the whole Nation ▪ and in other places among that People whi• t••u hast chosen and gathered to thy 〈 ◊ 〉 of the World:
and tow• 〈 … 〉 t• 〈 … 〉 •e without, and thereby Glorify 〈 … 〉 m• 〈 ◊ 〉 thy great Name by the Beau• 〈 … 〉 Holiness shining in their Conversations, w• may reach the Consciences of Men, that 〈 ◊ 〉 that see them may say, these 〈 ◊ 〉 the Plan• that the Right Hand of God hath Plant•• and see the Fruits that Are brought forth f• 〈 ◊ 〉 that Root of Life revealed in christ Jesu• Powerful God of Life, carry on thine ow• Work in this city and the Whole nation ▪ and in other places among that People whi• t••u hast chosen and gathered to thy 〈 ◊ 〉 of the World:
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But what will all the• wrestling signifie, except thy Word and th• Power of thy Grace assist them, and 〈 ◊ 〉 them to lay hold of thy strength, that 〈 ◊ 〉 may Fight the good Fight of Faith, tha• 〈 ◊ 〉 may get the Victory and rejoyce in th• •••vation and see the Glory of it? Thou se• 〈 ◊ 〉 the Children of Men are working an• •••triving divers ways for their own Salv• make the• to know that all their o• 〈 … 〉 and inventions ar• •n vain.
But what will all the• wrestling signify, except thy Word and th• Power of thy Grace assist them, and 〈 ◊ 〉 them to lay hold of thy strength, that 〈 ◊ 〉 may Fight the good Fight of Faith, tha• 〈 ◊ 〉 may get the Victory and rejoice in th• •••vation and see the Glory of it? Thou se• 〈 ◊ 〉 the Children of Men Are working an• •••triving diverse ways for their own Salv• make the• to know that all their o• 〈 … 〉 and Inventions ar• •n vain.
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and 〈 … 〉 thou hast gathered by thy Word, do 〈 ◊ 〉 preserve them, that they may serve thee ••th sincere and upright Minds all the Days 〈 ◊ 〉 their Lives;
and 〈 … 〉 thou hast gathered by thy Word, do 〈 ◊ 〉 preserve them, that they may serve thee ••th sincere and upright Minds all the Days 〈 ◊ 〉 their Lives;
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