YOU will soon see the occasion, and connexion of these words, by viewing over the whole Paragraph to which they belong, verse 10. And he was teaching in one of the Synagogues on the Sabbath. 11. And behold there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years,
YOU will soon see the occasion, and connexion of these words, by viewing over the Whole Paragraph to which they belong, verse 10. And he was teaching in one of the Synagogues on the Sabbath. 11. And behold there was a woman which had a Spirit of infirmity eighteen Years,
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and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up her self. 12. When Jesus saw her, he said to her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. 13. And he laid his hands on her,
and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up her self. 12. When jesus saw her, he said to her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. 13. And he laid his hands on her,
because that Jesus had healed on the Sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days, in which men ought to work, in them therefore come and be healed,
Because that jesus had healed on the Sabbath day, and said unto the people, There Are six days, in which men ought to work, in them Therefore come and be healed,
and not on the Sabbath day. 15. The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each of you on the Sabbath loose his Ox and his Ass from the stall,
and not on the Sabbath day. 15. The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, does not each of you on the Sabbath lose his Ox and his Ass from the stall,
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it cannot be unfit for us to consider them upon ours, they so fitly leading us to consider also, another release wrought for a daughter of Abraham too on our Sabbath day.
it cannot be unfit for us to Consider them upon ours, they so fitly leading us to Consider also, Another release wrought for a daughter of Abraham too on our Sabbath day.
It was formerly told you upon what occasion, and I doubt not but you generally know, upon whose account we were to divert from our usual course and Subject at this time.
It was formerly told you upon what occasion, and I doubt not but you generally know, upon whose account we were to divert from our usual course and Subject At this time.
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There are ('tis true) disagreements between our case, and that case in the Text, which do not therefore render both together less instructive to us, but the more.
There Are (it's true) disagreements between our case, and that case in the Text, which do not Therefore render both together less instructive to us, but the more.
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And, to make way to what may be so, you must here take notice, that these Words are part of our Lords Defence of what he had done, in performing this work of Mercy, wherein what he says is justly severe, and very clearly convictive. It is very deserved and just severity, that he call'd him, who cavil'd in the case, by his own true name, thou hypocrite. He, under pretence of great sanctity, discovers the highest enmity, even against our blessed Lord himself, who came (being sent) upon the holiest and kindest design into this World.
And, to make Way to what may be so, you must Here take notice, that these Words Are part of our lords Defence of what he had done, in performing this work of Mercy, wherein what he Says is justly severe, and very clearly convictive. It is very deserved and just severity, that he called him, who caviled in the case, by his own true name, thou hypocrite. He, under pretence of great sanctity, discovers the highest enmity, even against our blessed Lord himself, who Come (being sent) upon the Holiest and Kindest Design into this World.
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For it was not likely he could be ignorant of what was a known adjudg'd Case among the Jews (as some of their own Rabbies inform us) that all needful endeavours ought to be used for the cure of the sick upon the Sabbath day.
For it was not likely he could be ignorant of what was a known adjudged Case among the jews (as Some of their own Rabbies inform us) that all needful endeavours ought to be used for the cure of the sick upon the Sabbath day.
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But this he reckons was somewhat plausible, and he pleases himself in it, that he could tell how to vent his spite against Christ and Christianity, under a mockshew of great Sanctimony.
But this he reckons was somewhat plausible, and he Pleases himself in it, that he could tell how to vent his spite against christ and Christianity, under a mockshew of great Sanctimony.
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but that he had a mind, as far as conveniently he could, to express his displeasure at that evidence and lustre, wherewith the glorious works our Lord wrought evinc'd him to be the Messiah; while yet he was struck with that awe of him, that he adventures not to direct his reproof to him, but the people.
but that he had a mind, as Far as conveniently he could, to express his displeasure At that evidence and lustre, wherewith the glorious works our Lord wrought evinced him to be the Messiah; while yet he was struck with that awe of him, that he adventures not to Direct his reproof to him, but the people.
as Minister in Sacris; but his business was circa Sacra, to regulate the Administration. We consider not his Power, but his ill-will, and enmity against Christ, and true Religion.
as Minister in Sacris; but his business was circa Sacra, to regulate the Administration. We Consider not his Power, but his ill-will, and enmity against christ, and true Religion.
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Only where was more power, and probably more knowledge, there was more too of a peevish spite and envy, that the interest of our Lord was, by so proper means, growing in the World.
Only where was more power, and probably more knowledge, there was more too of a peevish spite and envy, that the Interest of our Lord was, by so proper means, growing in the World.
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and pronounc'd accursed for that reason) were more apt and forward to receive the Gospel, Joh. 7. 48, 49. The more there is of light, unaccompany'd with a pious Inclination, the higher, the more intense and fervent, the finer and more subtle is the venome and malice against Christ, and real Christianity.
and pronounced accursed for that reason) were more apt and forward to receive the Gospel, John 7. 48, 49. The more there is of Light, unaccompanied with a pious Inclination, the higher, the more intense and fervent, the finer and more subtle is the venom and malice against christ, and real Christianity.
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Why, what, saith he, Do not any of you loose an Ox, or an Ass from the Stall on the Sabbath day? and shall not I loose a daughter of Abraham? 'Tis like she was a Daughter of Abraham, not only as being a Jewess, but as being a believer; as being, according to Scripture language, of Abrahams Seed, in the Spiritual sense,
Why, what, Says he, Do not any of you lose an Ox, or an Ass from the Stall on the Sabbath day? and shall not I lose a daughter of Abraham? It's like she was a Daughter of Abraham, not only as being a Jewess, but as being a believer; as being, according to Scripture language, of Abrahams Seed, in the Spiritual sense,
as well as the natural; and he was the more peculiarly compassionate upon that account; and yet more, because her ail proceeded from the malignant influence of the Devil.
as well as the natural; and he was the more peculiarly compassionate upon that account; and yet more, Because her ail proceeded from the malignant influence of the devil.
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Shall not I loose such a one whom Satan hath bound, that great enemy of mankind? Why should not I shew my self so much the more a Friend, by how much the more he appears an Enemy,
Shall not I lose such a one whom Satan hath bound, that great enemy of mankind? Why should not I show my self so much the more a Friend, by how much the more he appears an Enemy,
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and more frequent instances of this kind in that time, the Devil then setting himself more openly to contend against the incarnate Son of God, upon his more open appearance to rescue and recover an Apostate World from under his Dominion and Tyranny.
and more frequent instances of this kind in that time, the devil then setting himself more openly to contend against the incarnate Son of God, upon his more open appearance to rescue and recover an Apostate World from under his Dominion and Tyranny.
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and Distempers which befall them here, and finally in the bonds of Death too, whereof he is said to have had the power. Tho the Children of the second Adam, (with whom,
and Distempers which befall them Here, and finally in the bonds of Death too, whereof he is said to have had the power. Though the Children of the second Adam, (with whom,
for this purpose he was partaker of Flesh and Blood, and became with them a Son of Abraham, and of his Seed) are, by being so bound, releas'd and made free, both from Death,
for this purpose he was partaker of Flesh and Blood, and became with them a Son of Abraham, and of his Seed) Are, by being so bound, released and made free, both from Death,
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4. Tho God do not ordinarily allow him more power, yet we may well suppose him to have more malice against these Children of Abraham (who thereby pass into the account of his own Children also) being more intent upon vexing and afflicting, whom he apprehends or suspects he shall never be able finally to destroy;
4. Tho God do not ordinarily allow him more power, yet we may well suppose him to have more malice against these Children of Abraham (who thereby pass into the account of his own Children also) being more intent upon vexing and afflicting, whom he apprehends or suspects he shall never be able finally to destroy;
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In other kinds, Satan shall cast some of you into prison, Revel. 2. 10. And divers think that thorn in the flesh which the Apostle suffered, 2 Cor. 12. was some acute bodily pain,
In other Kinds, Satan shall cast Some of you into prison, Revel. 2. 10. And diverse think that thorn in the Flesh which the Apostle suffered, 2 Cor. 12. was Some acute bodily pain,
whether immediate in Mens Bodies, or remoter in the incompassing Air, differs not from other matter, otherwise than only in the various disposition, figuration and motion of parts and particles whereof it is made up;
whither immediate in Men's Bodies, or Remoter in the encompassing Air, differs not from other matter, otherwise than only in the various disposition, figuration and motion of parts and particles whereof it is made up;
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6. And again, (supposing this) it is not a stranger thing that God should permit him to afflict the Bodies of them that belong to him, than to disturb their minds.
6. And again, (supposing this) it is not a stranger thing that God should permit him to afflict the Bodies of them that belong to him, than to disturb their minds.
If we should suppose that he may some way or other perniciously agitate the humours in humane Bodies, 'tis no harder a supposition than that he should so variously from the images in the fancy, by which he tempts:
If we should suppose that he may Some Way or other perniciously agitate the humours in humane Bodies, it's no harder a supposition than that he should so variously from the Images in the fancy, by which he tempts:
permit the Devils to follow their inclinations in afflicting his people, than wicked men to follow theirs, which, in the general, carry them to the same thing;
permit the Devils to follow their inclinations in afflicting his people, than wicked men to follow theirs, which, in the general, carry them to the same thing;
But we have no ground to think, notwithstanding all this, that the wisdom and goodness of Providence will ordinarily permit that this Agency of the Devil, in the mentioned cases, should be altogether in a contra-natural way;
But we have no ground to think, notwithstanding all this, that the Wisdom and Goodness of Providence will ordinarily permit that this Agency of the devil, in the mentioned cases, should be altogether in a contranatural Way;
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but only, by so moving and acting with natural causes, that he may be also obviated, through the ordinary blessing of God, by natural means, and causes too.
but only, by so moving and acting with natural Causes, that he may be also obviated, through the ordinary blessing of God, by natural means, and Causes too.
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Much less is it reasonable that diseases should be themselves reckon'd very Devils, as was the opinion of the Gnosticks of old, wherein they much concurred with the Manichees, and whom, together with them, the more honest-minded Pagan Plotinus so copiously confutes; (though that that was more anciently a common Opinion, the Septuagints rendring the word that signifies Plague by the word NONLATINALPHABET, in several places of Scripture seems to intimate.
Much less is it reasonable that diseases should be themselves reckoned very Devils, as was the opinion of the Gnostics of old, wherein they much concurred with the manichees, and whom, together with them, the more honest-minded Pagan Plotinus so copiously confutes; (though that that was more anciently a Common Opinion, the Septuagints rendering the word that signifies Plague by the word, in several places of Scripture seems to intimate.
place sure, That our Lord Jesus has a most kind hand (whensoever it is) in their release, which though it were here in a more extraordinary and immediate way,
place sure, That our Lord jesus has a most kind hand (whensoever it is) in their release, which though it were Here in a more extraordinary and immediate Way,
And know, there is an honour, and acknowledgment due from Christians to their great crucifi'd Lord, who hath founded a dominion over this world in his blood, who died, and revived,
And know, there is an honour, and acknowledgment due from Christians to their great Crucified Lord, who hath founded a dominion over this world in his blood, who died, and revived,
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Therefore you are to reckon you are beholden to Christ for all your recoveries, and all your refreshings that you meet with amidst the many infirmities and frailties of this your present mortal state.
Therefore you Are to reckon you Are beholden to christ for all your Recoveries, and all your refreshings that you meet with amid the many infirmities and frailties of this your present Mortal state.
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And if the release be by death, as the case is, which we now have specially to do with, that universal power of his over all lives, must be understood immediately to reach to that case too.
And if the release be by death, as the case is, which we now have specially to do with, that universal power of his over all lives, must be understood immediately to reach to that case too.
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And, as to those that are more peculiarly his own, it is a more peculiar, and favourable superintendency that he has over that affair, even of their very dying.
And, as to those that Are more peculiarly his own, it is a more peculiar, and favourable superintendency that he has over that affair, even of their very dying.
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He with a most gentle tender hand unties the knot of Man, releases and receives the dislodging Soul. Lord Jesus receive my Spirit, as dying Stephen speaks. But, 3ly. We are to consider how far our Lord Jesus his compassion concerns him in such cases;
He with a most gentle tender hand unties the knot of Man, releases and receives the dislodging Soul. Lord jesus receive my Spirit, as dying Stephen speaks. But, 3ly. We Are to Consider how Far our Lord jesus his compassion concerns him in such cases;
And here two things are to be asserted. 1st. That his compassion has not supream and principal influence in this Case. 2ly. That yet it hath real influence.
And Here two things Are to be asserted. 1st. That his compassion has not supreme and principal influence in this Case. 2ly. That yet it hath real influence.
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And this doth really require to be more principally insisted on, as of greater importance to narrow, terrene minds, that are apt to measure all things by themselves, and in reference to their own little Sphear and compass;
And this does really require to be more principally insisted on, as of greater importance to narrow, terrene minds, that Are apt to measure all things by themselves, and in Referente to their own little Sphere and compass;
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Know, therefore, 'twas not from compassion, as the solitary, or as the chief inducement, that our Lord did work this release for this Daughter of Abraham. That cannot be supposed.
Know, Therefore, 'twas not from compassion, as the solitary, or as the chief inducement, that our Lord did work this release for this Daughter of Abraham. That cannot be supposed.
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and that he might give evidence thereby, to the Truth of his own Mission, and prove most convincingly, that he was the Messiah, the Son of God, the very Person that was anointed,
and that he might give evidence thereby, to the Truth of his own Mission, and prove most convincingly, that he was the Messiah, the Son of God, the very Person that was anointed,
But it was necessary to his end, his Miracles should be beneficent, and that he should (as it is elsewhere said in the Evangelical Story he did) go about doing good, and not make men afraid of him, by shewing the Power of a God in destructive strokes and judgments;
But it was necessary to his end, his Miracles should be beneficent, and that he should (as it is elsewhere said in the Evangelical Story he did) go about doing good, and not make men afraid of him, by showing the Power of a God in destructive Strokes and Judgments;
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but, (which became a Saviour) express a divine good-will towards men, and thereby make his way into their Hearts, bring them to understand, and own a Saviour,
but, (which became a Saviour) express a divine goodwill towards men, and thereby make his Way into their Hearts, bring them to understand, and own a Saviour,
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Or why was not such a course formerly set on foot, and continued in the world, that men might be cured of Blindness, Deafness, Lameness, Feavers, Dropsies,
Or why was not such a course formerly Set on foot, and continued in the world, that men might be cured of Blindness, Deafness, Lameness, Fevers, Dropsies,
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or whatsoever other Maladies, easily, and by speaking a word, in any former time? Why was it deferr'd to this time? Or why hath not such a course been kept afoot ever since his ascension? Hath Heaven render'd him less merciful,
or whatsoever other Maladies, Easily, and by speaking a word, in any former time? Why was it deferred to this time? Or why hath not such a course been kept afoot ever since his Ascension? Hath Heaven rendered him less merciful,
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He sometimes spake it out expresly, as he thought fit, to competent, and more prepared hearers, that his great design was to make himself, and his errand be understood;
He sometime spoke it out expressly, as he Thought fit, to competent, and more prepared hearers, that his great Design was to make himself, and his errand be understood;
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He redeemed us to God by his blood, Rev. 5. 9.) Or for the glory of God, as he summ'd it up, in the case of Lazarus, when he was told of his being sick, Jon. 11. 4. This sickness is not unto death ( i. e. it was not to terminate in a continuing death) but for the Glory of God, that the Son of man might be Glorifi'd, the same account which this Evangelist gives of all these his great works,
He redeemed us to God by his blood, Rev. 5. 9.) Or for the glory of God, as he summed it up, in the case of Lazarus, when he was told of his being sick, Jon. 11. 4. This sickness is not unto death (i. e. it was not to terminate in a Continuing death) but for the Glory of God, that the Son of man might be Glorified, the same account which this Evangelist gives of all these his great works,
and why they were recorded, that we might believe that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of God. &c. chap. 20. 30. And otherwise was it so considerable a thing, that a man well got out of this fearful gulf,
and why they were recorded, that we might believe that jesus was the christ, the Son of God. etc. chap. 20. 30. And otherwise was it so considerable a thing, that a man well god out of this fearful gulf,
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and the released Soul should be again drawn down, as a bird escaped, caught back into it's former confinement, to converse a while longer amidst the impurities of a world lying in wickedness, and with shadows, in a world the fashion whereof passes away! No;
and the released Soul should be again drawn down, as a bird escaped, caught back into it's former confinement, to converse a while longer amid the Impurities of a world lying in wickedness, and with shadows, in a world the fashion whereof passes away! No;
which might as much require that he should depart from the fixed rule sometimes, as other reasons might, that he should not do it often. It was equally necessary that miracles should not be common,
which might as much require that he should depart from the fixed Rule sometime, as other Reasons might, that he should not do it often. It was equally necessary that Miracles should not be Common,
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as they are strange, and, in the natural way, unaccountable. But there is nothing so great in this kind, but ceases to be thought strange, if it be common.
as they Are strange, and, in the natural Way, unaccountable. But there is nothing so great in this kind, but ceases to be Thought strange, if it be Common.
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It was indeed necessary somewhat extraordinary should at first be done to demonstrate that man, Jesus of Nazareth, to be the Son of God, which it was impossible should otherwise be known.
It was indeed necessary somewhat extraordinary should At First be done to demonstrate that man, jesus of Nazareth, to be the Son of God, which it was impossible should otherwise be known.
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It was indeed most becoming the Majesty, Wisdom and Goodness of God (taken together) to do what might answer the real necessities of men whom he was designing to save;
It was indeed most becoming the Majesty, Wisdom and goodness of God (taken together) to do what might answer the real necessities of men whom he was designing to save;
but not to indulge their curiosity, nor their unaccountable dulness, sloth, or prejudice, whereby they may be unapt to enquire about, or receive plain things.
but not to indulge their curiosity, nor their unaccountable dullness, sloth, or prejudice, whereby they may be unapt to inquire about, or receive plain things.
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and upon such an occasion most of all, to notifie, and signalize the Redeemer, at his first appearance, to draw mens eyes upon him, that they might take notice of him,
and upon such an occasion most of all, to notify, and signalise the Redeemer, At his First appearance, to draw men's eyes upon him, that they might take notice of him,
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And if he did so far comply with the necessity of degenerate humanity, as to give once some signal convictive evidence that he was the Christ, the divine Wisdom would take care it should not be so often done, as to become trivial,
And if he did so Far comply with the necessity of degenerate humanity, as to give once Some signal convictive evidence that he was the christ, the divine Wisdom would take care it should not be so often done, as to become trivial,
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2. That tho' compassion towards an infirm creature, under bodily distemper, was not the principal inducement unto this cure, it was a real one. Our Lord doth really compassionate the frailties of those that relate to him,
2. That though compassion towards an infirm creature, under bodily distemper, was not the principal inducement unto this cure, it was a real one. Our Lord does really compassionate the frailties of those that relate to him,
4. That in what way soever our Lord Jesus works a release for them that are most specially his own, from their bodily distempers, he doth it in mercy to them.
4. That in what Way soever our Lord jesus works a release for them that Are most specially his own, from their bodily distempers, he does it in mercy to them.
Is it a less thing, to release an holy soul from the body than from bodily distempers? It can only be so in the opinion of such blind moles of the earth,
Is it a less thing, to release an holy soul from the body than from bodily distempers? It can only be so in the opinion of such blind Moles of the earth,
is releast from the bands of death, of whatsoever kind, and in the highest, fullest sense, shall reign in life, thorough Jesus Christ. What is the decease of a Saint,
is released from the bans of death, of whatsoever kind, and in the highest, Fullest sense, shall Reign in life, through jesus christ. What is the decease of a Saint,
but a translation out of a valley of death, a Golgotha, a place of Skulls, a region where death reigns, into the region of perfect and everlasting life? It is not to be called death simply or absolutely, but with diminution;
but a Translation out of a valley of death, a Golgotha, a place of Skulls, a region where death reigns, into the region of perfect and everlasting life? It is not to be called death simply or absolutely, but with diminution;
'tis death only in a certain respect, when in an higher, and much more considerable respect, When in an higher, and much more considerable respect, it is a birth rather;
it's death only in a certain respect, when in an higher, and much more considerable respect, When in an higher, and much more considerable respect, it is a birth rather;
Learn, That there is no inconsistency in the case, that the same person should be at once the subject of long continued bodily affliction, and of divine compassion.
Learn, That there is no inconsistency in the case, that the same person should be At once the Subject of long continued bodily affliction, and of divine compassion.
These are reconcilable things, sickly languishings, under which one may be ready to fail, and compassions that fail not. This is a common Theme; but the due consideration of it is too little common. Let it now be considered with impartial equity, and with deep seriousness.
These Are reconcilable things, sickly languishings, under which one may be ready to fail, and compassions that fail not. This is a Common Theme; but the due consideration of it is too little Common. Let it now be considered with impartial equity, and with deep seriousness.
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Do you think the all-comprehending mind of the Son of God now first began to pity this daughter of Abraham? While he was not yet ascended, this attribution is given him;
Do you think the All-comprehending mind of the Son of God now First began to pity this daughter of Abraham? While he was not yet ascended, this attribution is given him;
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Lord thou knowest all things — Since his ascension, we are assured he hath a feeling of our infirmities, so as to be toucht with them, a continuing sympathy, remembring the inconveniences of that state he had past thorough (as she once, non ignara mali &c.) and is always ready,
Lord thou Knowest all things — Since his Ascension, we Are assured he hath a feeling of our infirmities, so as to be touched with them, a Continuing Sympathy, remembering the inconveniences of that state he had passed through (as she once, non ignara mali etc.) and is always ready,
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Before his descent, we must, with equal reason, suppose him to have an entire prospect of the sad case of wretched mortals, in this miserable world of ours.
Before his descent, we must, with equal reason, suppose him to have an entire prospect of the sad case of wretched mortals, in this miserable world of ours.
What else made him descend? And after that he was descended, this mark could not but lye still before the eye of his divine mind, to which all his works were known from the beginning of the world.
What Else made him descend? And After that he was descended, this mark could not but lie still before the eye of his divine mind, to which all his works were known from the beginning of the world.
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My grace shall be sufficient for thee, saith he to the great Apostle, when he refused to release him from that thorn in the flesh, that messenger of Satan that did buffet him.
My grace shall be sufficient for thee, Says he to the great Apostle, when he refused to release him from that thorn in the Flesh, that Messenger of Satan that did buffet him.
and, as many as the Lord loves, he chastens, and scourges every son whom he receives, Prov. 3. 12. quoted, Heb. 12. 5, 6. Rev. 3. Affliction must be the effect of his real,
and, as many as the Lord loves, he chastens, and scourges every son whom he receives, Curae 3. 12. quoted, Hebrew 12. 5, 6. Rev. 3. Affliction must be the Effect of his real,
But we must understand, under what notion, he is so related, and we are told, Heb. 12. 9, 10. Furthermore, we have had fathers of our flesh, which corrected us, and we gave them reverence:
But we must understand, under what notion, he is so related, and we Are told, Hebrew 12. 9, 10. Furthermore, we have had Father's of our Flesh, which corrected us, and we gave them Reverence:
We have here an account where the relation terminates, and see both the object of his more special kindness and good will, which accompany the relation, and the end of it.
We have Here an account where the Relation terminates, and see both the Object of his more special kindness and good will, which accompany the Relation, and the end of it.
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How much more shall we not be subject to the father of our spirits, and live? The father of our spirits is there contradistinguisht from the fathers of our flesh.
How much more shall we not be Subject to the father of our spirits, and live? The father of our spirits is there contradistinguished from the Father's of our Flesh.
our flesh is his creature, but not his off-spring. There must be a similitude, and likeness of nature between a father and a child, which there is not necessarily, between a maker, and the thing made. In respect of our spiritual part, we are his off-spring,
our Flesh is his creature, but not his offspring. There must be a similitude, and likeness of nature between a father and a child, which there is not necessarily, between a maker, and the thing made. In respect of our spiritual part, we Are his offspring,
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if he can, upon any terms, hear from you, tho' you seek him but for bodily ease and refreshing, it may be a means of the greatest advantage to you, e're God have done with you,
if he can, upon any terms, hear from you, though you seek him but for bodily ease and refreshing, it may be a means of the greatest advantage to you, ever God have done with you,
If thus he open your ear to Discipline, and be to you an interpreter, one of a thousand, to shew you his Righteousness, he may seal instruction to you,
If thus he open your ear to Discipline, and be to you an interpreter, one of a thousand, to show you his Righteousness, he may seal instruction to you,
But for those that have a real Interest in God, and Union with Christ, that which occasions much Prayer, is likely to be the means of much spiritual improvement, and advantage to them.
But for those that have a real Interest in God, and union with christ, that which occasions much Prayer, is likely to be the means of much spiritual improvement, and advantage to them.
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Let patience have it's perfect work, that you may be perfect, Jam. 1, 2, 3, 4. There will be an universal languor (as if he should have said) upon your Spirits, if you be impatient;
Let patience have it's perfect work, that you may be perfect, Jam. 1, 2, 3, 4. There will be an universal languor (as if he should have said) upon your Spirits, if you be impatient;
if you cannot suffer (as patience is an ability for suffering) if you can by no means endure, without tempestuous agitations, or sullen despondencies of Spirit.
if you cannot suffer (as patience is an ability for suffering) if you can by no means endure, without tempestuous agitations, or sullen Despondencies of Spirit.
as above, vers. 2.) For when he is tryed, he shall receive the Crown of Life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him, Jam. 1. 12. Which implies their love to him is the great thing put upon trial, in that case.
as above, vers. 2.) For when he is tried, he shall receive the Crown of Life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him, Jam. 1. 12. Which Implies their love to him is the great thing put upon trial, in that case.
Under affliction we look not to the things that are seen and Temporal, but to the things that are unseen and Eternal, which make us count our affliction, tho' long, but momentany, 2 Cor. 4.17, 18,
Under affliction we look not to the things that Are seen and Temporal, but to the things that Are unseen and Eternal, which make us count our affliction, though long, but momentany, 2 Cor. 4.17, 18,
and eternal weight of Glory, ver. 17. as they direct our eye forward, while we look, ver. 18. not to the things which are seen, which are but temporal;
and Eternal weight of Glory, ver. 17. as they Direct our eye forward, while we look, ver. 18. not to the things which Are seen, which Are but temporal;
Life and Spirit, strength and vigour enter ( q. d. ) at our eye, which is prompted by the horrour of frightful spectacles in this scene of things, to look to another, where all things appear lightsome, pleasant, and glorious.
Life and Spirit, strength and vigour enter (q. worser.) At our eye, which is prompted by the horror of frightful spectacles in this scene of things, to look to Another, where all things appear lightsome, pleasant, and glorious.
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There are other considerations, whereby you might argue to your selves, not only the consistency, but the great suitableness of an afflicted state in this World, with Gods Favour, Kindness, and Compassion towards you.
There Are other considerations, whereby you might argue to your selves, not only the consistency, but the great suitableness of an afflicted state in this World, with God's Favour, Kindness, and Compassion towards you.
Why should they be smitten any more? Isa. 1. 5. I will no more punish your Daughters, &c. Hos. 4. 14. Ephraim is joined to Idols, let him alone, ver. 17. That his Covenant obliges him to it, as to them, who are, on stricter terms, in Covenant with him, Christs own seed being signifi'd by Davids, as by David is manifestly Christ himself, Psal. 89:
Why should they be smitten any more? Isaiah 1. 5. I will no more Punish your Daughters, etc. Hos. 4. 14. Ephraim is joined to Idols, let him alone, ver. 17. That his Covenant obliges him to it, as to them, who Are, on Stricter terms, in Covenant with him, Christ own seed being signified by Davids, as by David is manifestly christ himself, Psalm 89:
According whereto he himself elsewhere acknowledges, that in very faithfulness God had afflicted him, Psal. 119. 75. That, in experience, we are apt to grow remiss, secure and negligent, when all things are externally well with us.
According whereto he himself elsewhere acknowledges, that in very faithfulness God had afflicted him, Psalm 119. 75. That, in experience, we Are apt to grow remiss, secure and negligent, when all things Are externally well with us.
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That we can our selves easily apprehend that it may, not only consist with the tenderness of a Parent, to have the wound of a Child search'd, tho' with much pain; but proceed from it.
That we can our selves Easily apprehend that it may, not only consist with the tenderness of a Parent, to have the wound of a Child searched, though with much pain; but proceed from it.
That in heaven our judgment of things will be right and incorrupt, where we shall apprehend no cause of complaint, that, through many sicknesses, diseases,
That in heaven our judgement of things will be right and incorrupt, where we shall apprehend no cause of complaint, that, through many Sicknesses, diseases,
2. We may, next, collect, that since it is out of doubt, the Devil may have some hand in our outward affliction, we are concern'd to take so much the more care, that he may not have his end upon us by it.
2. We may, next, collect, that since it is out of doubt, the devil may have Some hand in our outward affliction, we Are concerned to take so much the more care, that he may not have his end upon us by it.
The last mentioned of those Authors speaks of it, as just matter of Excommunication, when those that bear the name of Christians, shall in such cases, use means bearing no natural proportion or accommodateness to the end, charms, spells, &c. for ease, or cure of maladies;
The last mentioned of those Authors speaks of it, as just matter of Excommunication, when those that bear the name of Christians, shall in such cases, use means bearing no natural proportion or accommodateness to the end, charms, spells, etc. for ease, or cure of maladies;
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and (according to his wont of running counter to God, who wounds that he may the more effectually heal and save) by a present temporary cure, wound mortally, and finally destroy.
and (according to his wont of running counter to God, who wounds that he may the more effectually heal and save) by a present temporary cure, wound mortally, and finally destroy.
first, that seem innocent, and then into such familiarities (whether their real distress, or their curiosity, were the first handle he took hold of them by,
First, that seem innocent, and then into such familiarities (whither their real distress, or their curiosity, were the First handle he took hold of them by,
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and at noon-day, whirl'd in the air three times about the City, in open view of the people, to whom he in vain cried for help) reported by some Historians;
and At noonday, whirled in the air three times about the city, in open view of the people, to whom he in vain cried for help) reported by Some Historians;
than those that have learnt to ridicule every thing of this kind, and who have put so much Sadducism into their Creed (consisting of so many negatives,
than those that have learned to ridicule every thing of this kind, and who have put so much Sadducism into their Creed (consisting of so many negatives,
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How many such sad cases are there, amongst even them, as may be feared, that are called Christians, concerning which it may be said, here is a soul that Satan hath bound, not eighteen, but, it may be, thirty, forty, fifty years!
How many such sad cases Are there, among even them, as may be feared, that Are called Christians, Concerning which it may be said, Here is a soul that Satan hath bound, not eighteen, but, it may be, thirty, forty, fifty Years!
the other may be only collateral to it, and, as it were to be done on the by. He came not into this world to procure, that men might not be sick, or pained;
the other may be only collateral to it, and, as it were to be done on the by. He Come not into this world to procure, that men might not be sick, or pained;
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Of these therefore they may be most assured, if they duly apply themselves. And some encouragement to expect so much they may draw even from this instance.
Of these Therefore they may be most assured, if they duly apply themselves. And Some encouragement to expect so much they may draw even from this instance.
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Now if any of you find your souls are yet held by the Devil in worse bonds, apply your selves to the merciful compassionate Jesus, there is hope in the case.
Now if any of you find your Souls Are yet held by the devil in Worse bonds, apply your selves to the merciful compassionate jesus, there is hope in the case.
And you may find you are so bound, when upon self-reflexion you take notice, you are ordinarily restrained from what you should do, against the light,
And you may find you Are so bound, when upon self-reflection you take notice, you Are ordinarily restrained from what you should do, against the Light,
Isa. 61. 1. What! will you be bound all your days, and never lift up a cry to the great Redeemer and Saviour of Souls to give you release? How deservedly should these bonds end with you in the chains, wherein the Devils themselves shall for ever be bound with you?
Isaiah 61. 1. What! will you be bound all your days, and never lift up a cry to the great Redeemer and Saviour of Souls to give you release? How deservedly should these bonds end with you in the chains, wherein the Devils themselves shall for ever be bound with you?
When our Lord justifies the cure now wrought on their Sabbath, only on this account, that it was an act of mercy towards a daughter of Abraham, by the exception of such a case he strengthens the general rule, and intimates so holy a day should not, upon light occasions, be otherwise imploy'd,
When our Lord Justifies the cure now wrought on their Sabbath, only on this account, that it was an act of mercy towards a daughter of Abraham, by the exception of such a case he strengthens the general Rule, and intimates so holy a day should not, upon Light occasions, be otherwise employed,
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by the reason given in the fourth Commandment, which being plac't among the rest of those ten words, so many ways remarkably distinguisht from the other laws given the Jews,
by the reason given in the fourth Commandment, which being placed among the rest of those ten words, so many ways remarkably distinguished from the other laws given the jews,
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the words also not necessarily signifying more, than there should be a seventh day kept as sacred to God, reserving it to after-significations of his pleasure to mark out,
the words also not necessarily signifying more, than there should be a seventh day kept as sacred to God, reserving it to after-significations of his pleasure to mark out,
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as men, not for Jews, as Jews ) These considerations taken together, with many more (not fit to be here mentioned) do challenge a very great regard to the day, which we have cause to think it is the will of God we should keep as our Sabbath.
as men, not for jews, as jews) These considerations taken together, with many more (not fit to be Here mentioned) do challenge a very great regard to the day, which we have cause to think it is the will of God we should keep as our Sabbath.
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6. That there is somewhat of priviledge due by gracious vouchsafement and grant to the children of Abraham, to Abrahams seed, i. e. to speak by Analogy, to the children of covenanted Parents. Abraham is considerable here,
6. That there is somewhat of privilege due by gracious vouchsafement and grant to the children of Abraham, to Abrahams seed, i. e. to speak by Analogy, to the children of covenanted Parents. Abraham is considerable Here,
if there were a thousand generations of such (generations being spoken of so immediately before, viz. that he would visit iniquity upon them that hate him, to the third, and fourth generation;
if there were a thousand generations of such (generations being spoken of so immediately before, viz. that he would visit iniquity upon them that hate him, to the third, and fourth generation;
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as our Lord Jesus tells the Jews, If you were Abrahams children, you would do the works of Abraham. You do so and so, thus did not Abraham. Joh. 8. 39, 40. Pray consider what Abraham was,
as our Lord jesus tells the jews, If you were Abrahams children, you would do the works of Abraham. You do so and so, thus did not Abraham. John 8. 39, 40. Pray Consider what Abraham was,
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and how he lived on earth, like an inhabitant of heaven, as an heir of the heavenly Country, his business was to seek the better country, that is, the heavenly,
and how he lived on earth, like an inhabitant of heaven, as an heir of the heavenly Country, his business was to seek the better country, that is, the heavenly,
wherefore God was not ashamed to be called his God, as in that 11th. to the Heb. 16. ver. But if you will go from day to day grovelling in the dust of the earth, this did not Abraham. If you will spend your lives in the pursuit of vanity and trifles, this did not Abraham. There is a great priviledge belonging by Gospel grant unto the children of covenanted parents,
Wherefore God was not ashamed to be called his God, as in that 11th. to the Hebrew 16. ver. But if you will go from day to day groveling in the dust of the earth, this did not Abraham. If you will spend your lives in the pursuit of vanity and trifles, this did not Abraham. There is a great privilege belonging by Gospel grant unto the children of covenanted Parents,
7. But I further infer hence, that since this compassion has a real, tho' not a principal hand in the release that is given to them that belong to God, in whatsoever way they are releast, from all their infirmities,
7. But I further infer hence, that since this compassion has a real, though not a principal hand in the release that is given to them that belong to God, in whatsoever Way they Are released, from all their infirmities,
In all that long exercise, the main thing she was ever wont to insist upon, was that in all this affliction, she might gain patience submission, and instruction.
In all that long exercise, the main thing she was ever wont to insist upon, was that in all this affliction, she might gain patience submission, and instruction.
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And her last entertainment, as I have been told, (as to helps from creatures in any such kind) was the repetition of what some of you have heard concerning the Emmanuel, wherewith she formerly pleased her self,
And her last entertainment, as I have been told, (as to helps from creatures in any such kind) was the repetition of what Some of you have herd Concerning the Emmanuel, wherewith she formerly pleased her self,
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as being, 'tis likely much habituated in the temper of her spirit to the thoughts of him, that having, by agreement with her pious consort, been their Motto , at their first coming together, Emmanuel, God with us.
as being, it's likely much habituated in the temper of her Spirit to the thoughts of him, that having, by agreement with her pious consort, been their Motto, At their First coming together, Emmanuel, God with us.
that since our Lord Jesus hath such an agency, and even with compassion in the release of those, that do belong to him, from their afflicting infirmities, we should all of us labour, with a due and right frame,
that since our Lord jesus hath such an agency, and even with compassion in the release of those, that do belong to him, from their afflicting infirmities, we should all of us labour, with a due and right frame,
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And Oh! how unbecoming and incongruous a thing, when Christ is, in that way, about releasing such a one, to have an holy soul just upon the confines of a glorious blessed eternity, compassed about with sighs, sobs, tears, and lamenations. How great an incongruity!
And Oh! how unbecoming and incongruous a thing, when christ is, in that Way, about releasing such a one, to have an holy soul just upon the confines of a glorious blessed eternity, compassed about with sighs, sobs, tears, and lamenations. How great an incongruity!
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It may be one may need some little bodily relief, in those last hours; besides that, some proper thoughts may be suggested by them, to mingle with ones own.
It may be one may need Some little bodily relief, in those last hours; beside that, Some proper thoughts may be suggested by them, to mingle with ones own.
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And, if God afford the use of reason, and speech, and the supply of his own spirit, one may possibly, in this last juncture, be a means of some good to them. One may possibly say that, that may abide with them,
And, if God afford the use of reason, and speech, and the supply of his own Spirit, one may possibly, in this last juncture, be a means of Some good to them. One may possibly say that, that may abide with them,
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For doth not the whole of Christianity terminate upon Eternity, and upon another State, and World? Now do but consider the inconsistencies that are to be found in this case, between the carriage,
For does not the Whole of Christianity terminate upon Eternity, and upon Another State, and World? Now do but Consider the inconsistencies that Are to be found in this case, between the carriage,
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They acknowledge, they own, that the design of Christ's appearing here in this World, and of his dying upon the Cross, was to bring us to God; to bring the many Sons to Glory.
They acknowledge, they own, that the Design of Christ's appearing Here in this World, and of his dying upon the Cross, was to bring us to God; to bring the many Sons to Glory.
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let him take whom he will, only let him touch no Relation of mine, not my Husband, Wife, Child, Brother, Sister, take whom he will, but let all mine alone.
let him take whom he will, only let him touch no Relation of mine, not my Husband, Wife, Child, Brother, Sister, take whom he will, but let all mine alone.
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and such a mixture, as that the prevailing ingredient therein, may agree with the stronger and weightier reason. 'Tis not that I would have love extinguisht among Relatives;
and such a mixture, as that the prevailing ingredient therein, may agree with the Stronger and Weightier reason. It's not that I would have love extinguished among Relatives;
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And when the Apostle, visibly tending towards death, by the prediction given concerning him, Acts 21. 13. said to the Disciples round about him, What mean you to weep,
And when the Apostle, visibly tending towards death, by the prediction given Concerning him, Acts 21. 13. said to the Disciples round about him, What mean you to weep,
To die amongst the fashionable bemoanings, and lamentations, as if we despair'd of futurity! One would say (with humble submission to the divine pleasure) Lord! Let me rather die alone! in perfect solitude!
To die among the fashionable bemoanings, and lamentations, as if we despaired of futurity! One would say (with humble submission to the divine pleasure) Lord! Let me rather die alone! in perfect solitude!
Vid. Maimon. constitut. de fundam. c. 5. 9. cum Abrav. N. 13, 14. And, as our own Dr. Lightfoot says upon that question of our Lords; Is it lawful to heal upon the Sabbath day? (quoting divers more of theirs to that purpose,) he violated not the Sabbath so much as their own Cannons allow'd. See his Works, Vol 2.
Vid. Maimon. constitute. de Fundam. c. 5. 9. cum Abrav. N. 13, 14. And, as our own Dr. Lightfoot Says upon that question of our lords; Is it lawful to heal upon the Sabbath day? (quoting diverse more of theirs to that purpose,) he violated not the Sabbath so much as their own Cannons allowed. See his Works, Vol 2.
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