The best match, or, The believer's marriage with Christ a sermon on the parable of the marriage of the king's son, Mat. 22. 1, 2, &c. : preached at Potters Pury in Northamptonshire, September the 29th, 1690 / by Michael Harrison ... ; to which is added four hymns ...
4. Again, he sent forth other Servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my Dinner, my Oxen and my Fatlings are killed, and all things are ready; come unto the Marriage.
4. Again, he sent forth other Servants, saying, Tell them which Are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my Dinner, my Oxen and my Fatlings Are killed, and all things Are ready; come unto the Marriage.
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See ver. 32. This, and the following Parable of the Leaven, as a Learned Man observes, signifies the Power and Divine Efficacy of the Gospel, in and on the Hearts of the Elect, in the day when they are inwardly renewed by the Spirit.
See for. 32. This, and the following Parable of the Leaven, as a Learned Man observes, signifies the Power and Divine Efficacy of the Gospel, in and on the Hearts of the Elect, in the day when they Are inwardly renewed by the Spirit.
and directing them how to attain Eternal Life, doth, as Kings use to do at Marriage-Feasts, who having prepared all things ready, send out their Servants to invite the Guests:
and directing them how to attain Eternal Life, does, as Kings use to do At Marriage-Feasts, who having prepared all things ready, send out their Servants to invite the Guests:
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as appears in these Scriptures, Isa. 42.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. these are the Father's words to Christ, calling him forth to undertake the great Work of Redemption.
as appears in these Scriptures, Isaiah 42.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. these Are the Father's words to christ, calling him forth to undertake the great Work of Redemption.
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and so he is held out to us in the Parable of the ten Virgins, Mat. 25.1, 2, 3, 4. — as a Heavenly Husband that comes to consummate a Spiritual Marriage with his Church.
and so he is held out to us in the Parable of the ten Virgins, Mathew 25.1, 2, 3, 4. — as a Heavenly Husband that comes to consummate a Spiritual Marriage with his Church.
Query 4. But who is the Bride? Answ. The Church of Christ, and especially the Elect. Jer. 3.14. — I am married unto you. Rev. 19.7. The Marriage of the Lamb is come, and his Wife (the Church) hath made her self ready.
Query 4. But who is the Bride? Answer The Church of christ, and especially the Elect. Jer. 3.14. — I am married unto you. Rev. 19.7. The Marriage of the Lamb is come, and his Wife (the Church) hath made her self ready.
Sion, the Church, and a Type of Heaven) shall the Lord of Hosts make unto all People a Feast of fat things, a Feast of Wines on the Lees, of fat things full of Marrow, of Wines on the Lees well refined: i. e.
Sion, the Church, and a Type of Heaven) shall the Lord of Hosts make unto all People a Feast of fat things, a Feast of Wines on the Lees, of fat things full of Marrow, of Wines on the Lees well refined: i. e.
In that day that an elect Soul is married to Jesus Christ, there's an Heavenly Banquet in that Heart. Rev. 3.20. Behold, I stand at the Door and knock:
In that day that an elect Soul is married to jesus christ, there's an Heavenly Banquet in that Heart. Rev. 3.20. Behold, I stand At the Door and knock:
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Answ. The Servants are God's Ministers both of the Old and New Testament; the first were Patriarchs, then Moses, and the Prophets, and last of all the Apostles, and their Successors:
Answer The Servants Are God's Ministers both of the Old and New Testament; the First were Patriarchs, then Moses, and the prophets, and last of all the Apostles, and their Successors:
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Doct. God in and by the Gospel freely offers Jesus Christ, with all the Banefits of his Death, to all that are willing to come to him and receive him upon Gospel-Terms.
Doct. God in and by the Gospel freely offers jesus christ, with all the Banefits of his Death, to all that Are willing to come to him and receive him upon Gospel terms.
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And now, saith the Lord that formed me from the Womb, to be his Servant, to bring Jacob again to him. These are the words of Christ , wherein he shews, that the glorious Work of Redemption,
And now, Says the Lord that formed me from the Womb, to be his Servant, to bring Jacob again to him. These Are the words of christ, wherein he shows, that the glorious Work of Redemption,
Col. 1.12, 13. Giving Thanks to the Father, &c. And you and I should be much in adoring the Infinite Goodness and free Mercy of God that hath remembred us in our low Estate;
Col. 1.12, 13. Giving Thanks to the Father, etc. And you and I should be much in adoring the Infinite goodness and free Mercy of God that hath remembered us in our low Estate;
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Look upon that new and living way to the Father by Christ, and see the Father's eternal Love in it. 2 Cor. 5.18, 19. All things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ;
Look upon that new and living Way to the Father by christ, and see the Father's Eternal Love in it. 2 Cor. 5.18, 19. All things Are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by jesus christ;
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and thought it no robbery to be equal with God, Phil. 2.6. Him who was the Brightness of his Father's Glory, and the express Image of his Person, and upholding all things by the Word of his Power.
and Thought it no robbery to be equal with God, Philip 2.6. Him who was the Brightness of his Father's Glory, and the express Image of his Person, and upholding all things by the Word of his Power.
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Him who is Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, which is, and was, and is to come, the Almighty, Rev. 1.8. A Lord of Lords, and King of Kings, Revelat. 17.14. The Image of the invisible God, Col. 1.15. The only Begotten of the Father, Joh. 1.14. Him in whom all Fulness dwells, Col. 1.19. Him who is white and ruddy, the chiefest of ten thousand, Cant. 5.10, 11. altogether lovely, ver. 15. A glorious infinitely compleat Person!
Him who is Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, which is, and was, and is to come, the Almighty, Rev. 1.8. A Lord of lords, and King of Kings, Revelation 17.14. The Image of the invisible God, Col. 1.15. The only Begotten of the Father, John 1.14. Him in whom all Fullness dwells, Col. 1.19. Him who is white and ruddy, the chiefest of ten thousand, Cant 5.10, 11. altogether lovely, ver. 15. A glorious infinitely complete Person!
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and in what Relations Jesus Christ is held out to us. 1. Jesus Christ is a Redeemer, and, as such, he is offered us. Isa. 59.20. The Redeemer shall come to Zion. Ephes. 1.7. We have Redemption through his Blood, the Forgiveness of Sins.
and in what Relations jesus christ is held out to us. 1. jesus christ is a Redeemer, and, as such, he is offered us. Isaiah 59.20. The Redeemer shall come to Zion. Ephesians 1.7. We have Redemption through his Blood, the Forgiveness of Sins.
because they are not sensible of their Bondage and Slavery. Now by Nature we are Slaves to Sin; 2 Pet. 2.19. They are the Servants of Corruption; Tit. 3.3. serving divers Lusts and Pleasures.
Because they Are not sensible of their Bondage and Slavery. Now by Nature we Are Slaves to since; 2 Pet. 2.19. They Are the Servants of Corruption; Tit. 3.3. serving diverse Lustiest and Pleasures.
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Now Christ is offered to you to be your Redeemer from Hell and Wrath. But who amongst you are willing to receive him, to come to him? It may be you will say, We are all willing to have Christ our Redeemer.
Now christ is offered to you to be your Redeemer from Hell and Wrath. But who among you Are willing to receive him, to come to him? It may be you will say, We Are all willing to have christ our Redeemer.
and this shews us, that faln Man can have no Access to God immediately by himself, there is so great a breach between God and him. Psal. 7.11. God is angry with the Wicked every day.
and this shows us, that fallen Man can have no Access to God immediately by himself, there is so great a breach between God and him. Psalm 7.11. God is angry with the Wicked every day.
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Therefore we must have a Mediator, a middle Person to reconcile an offended God, and a rebellious Sinner to take up the Quarrel between God and Man, Isa. 27.5. Let him take hold of my Strength, that he may make Peace with me, and he shall make Peace with me:
Therefore we must have a Mediator, a middle Person to reconcile an offended God, and a rebellious Sinner to take up the Quarrel between God and Man, Isaiah 27.5. Let him take hold of my Strength, that he may make Peace with me, and he shall make Peace with me:
No way to make Peace with God, but by Christ, Ephes. 2.14. He is our Peace. Now who will have Christ a Mediator? None but those that are sensible of the Breach that Sin has made between God and their Souls.
No Way to make Peace with God, but by christ, Ephesians 2.14. He is our Peace. Now who will have christ a Mediator? None but those that Are sensible of the Breach that since has made between God and their Souls.
3. Jesus Christ is a Saviour, and as such he is offered to us, Luke 2.10, 11. Behold I bring you good Tidings of great Joy, which shall be unto all People:
3. jesus christ is a Saviour, and as such he is offered to us, Lycia 2.10, 11. Behold I bring you good Tidings of great Joy, which shall be unto all People:
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if we had not been accused, there had been no need of an Advocate or Intercessor. We were accused, 1. By Satan, Rev. 12.10. The Accuser of our Brethren is cast out;
if we had not been accused, there had been no need of an Advocate or Intercessor. We were accused, 1. By Satan, Rev. 12.10. The Accuser of our Brothers is cast out;
he accused Job and Joshua the High Priest. 2. We are accused by our own Consciences, Heb. 2.14. 3. The Word of God, so far as we violate any of its Precepts, accuseth us;
he accused Job and joshua the High Priest. 2. We Are accused by our own Consciences, Hebrew 2.14. 3. The Word of God, so Far as we violate any of its Precepts, Accuseth us;
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4. The wicked World they accuse the People of God, cry out against them for their Holiness, Strictness, Heavenliness, 1 Pet. 3.16. They speak evil of you, as Evil-doers — and falsly accuse your good Conversation in Christ.
4. The wicked World they accuse the People of God, cry out against them for their Holiness, Strictness, Heavenliness, 1 Pet. 3.16. They speak evil of you, as Evildoers — and falsely accuse your good Conversation in christ.
5. Jesus Christ is a King, and Lord, and as such he is offered to us, Rev. 17.14. King of Kings, but particularly he is King of his Church. A King is to govern;
5. jesus christ is a King, and Lord, and as such he is offered to us, Rev. 17.14. King of Kings, but particularly he is King of his Church. A King is to govern;
so Jesus Christ he gives Laws to his People, and he will see that his Laws are executed. Isa. 33.22. The Lord is our Law-giver, the Lord is our King, he will save us.
so jesus christ he gives Laws to his People, and he will see that his Laws Are executed. Isaiah 33.22. The Lord is our Lawgiver, the Lord is our King, he will save us.
their Laws and Government reaches but to the outward Man, but the Government of Jesus Christ is over Hearts, he rules in the Souls of his People; Psal. 110.3. Thy People shall be a willing People in the day of thy Power.
their Laws and Government reaches but to the outward Man, but the Government of jesus christ is over Hearts, he rules in the Souls of his People; Psalm 110.3. Thy People shall be a willing People in the day of thy Power.
But none will come to Christ in this respect, but only they who are sensible of their own unruly Passions and Carnal Affections, that they are in no-wise able to rule and govern themselves:
But none will come to christ in this respect, but only they who Are sensible of their own unruly Passion and Carnal Affections, that they Are in nowise able to Rule and govern themselves:
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And finding it thus with him, he flies to Christ, who by his Kingly Power was able to rule and subdue them, ver. 24, 25. O wretched Man! who shall deliver me from this Body of Sin and Death? Ver. 25. I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord; Chap. 8.2. The Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus, hath made me free, from the Law of Sin and Death.
And finding it thus with him, he flies to christ, who by his Kingly Power was able to Rule and subdue them, ver. 24, 25. Oh wretched Man! who shall deliver me from this Body of since and Death? Ver. 25. I thank God through jesus christ our Lord; Chap. 8.2. The Law of the Spirit of Life in christ jesus, hath made me free, from the Law of since and Death.
and his offering up himself to the Father. Heb. 2.17. In all things it behoved him to be made like unto his Brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful High Priest, in things pertaining to God, that he might make Reconciliation for the Trangressors.
and his offering up himself to the Father. Hebrew 2.17. In all things it behooved him to be made like unto his Brothers, that he might be a merciful and faithful High Priest, in things pertaining to God, that he might make Reconciliation for the Transgressors.
O Sinner, dost thou see Sin, and that the Breach between God and thy Soul is so great, that none but Christ can make God and thee Friends? He must bear thy Sins, Isa. 53.5, 6. 2 Cor. 5.21. He himself is both Altar, Priest, and Sacrifice:
Oh Sinner, dost thou see since, and that the Breach between God and thy Soul is so great, that none but christ can make God and thee Friends? He must bear thy Sins, Isaiah 53.5, 6. 2 Cor. 5.21. He himself is both Altar, Priest, and Sacrifice:
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So throughout the Book of Canticles, Christ and Believers convene in this sweet Relation. Christ owns the Church for his Spouse, Cant. 2.16. My Beloved is mine, and I am his;
So throughout the Book of Canticles, christ and Believers convene in this sweet Relation. christ owns the Church for his Spouse, Cant 2.16. My beloved is mine, and I am his;
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And this is not a forced Match, no, Jesus Christ accepts of sincere Souls in this Relation with a glad Heart. Cant. 3.11. Go forth, O ye Daughters of Zion, and behold King Solomon ( i. e. Christ, of whom Solomon was a Type) with the Crown wherewith his Mother ( i. e. the Church) crowned him in the day of his Espousals, (to his Elect in a Holy, Gracious, Heavenly Union) and in the day of the Gladness of his Heart.
And this is not a forced Match, no, jesus christ accepts of sincere Souls in this Relation with a glad Heart. Cant 3.11. Go forth, Oh you Daughters of Zion, and behold King Solomon (i. e. christ, of whom Solomon was a Type) with the Crown wherewith his Mother (i. e. the Church) crowned him in the day of his Espousals, (to his Elect in a Holy, Gracious, Heavenly union) and in the day of the Gladness of his Heart.
this is my business, the Errand I come on, to invite you to come to Christ, Come, all things are ready on Christ's part, he has died, made his Soul an Offering for Sin:
this is my business, the Errand I come on, to invite you to come to christ, Come, all things Are ready on Christ's part, he has died, made his Soul an Offering for since:
and curses every one that continueth not in all things, Gal. 3.10. Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things written in the Book of the Law to do them. This is terrible News:
and curses every one that Continueth not in all things, Gal. 3.10. Cursed is every one that Continueth not in all things written in the Book of the Law to do them. This is terrible News:
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and there pronounceth Sentence of Condemnation against him, and there leaves him in the Hands of Justice, to expect the Execution of that fearful Sentence, Go ye cursed, Matth. 25.41. The Law gives no ground of hope to a poor Sinner to expect Salvation.
and there pronounceth Sentence of Condemnation against him, and there leaves him in the Hands of justice, to expect the Execution of that fearful Sentence, Go you cursed, Matthew 25.41. The Law gives no ground of hope to a poor Sinner to expect Salvation.
But now the Gospel that brings the glad-tidings of a Saviour, Luk. 2.10. Behold, I bring you good tidings of great Joy, which shall be unto all People:
But now the Gospel that brings the Glad-tidings of a Saviour, Luk. 2.10. Behold, I bring you good tidings of great Joy, which shall be unto all People:
As if the Angel had said, Come, you that are under the Curse and fiery Sentence of the Law, do not despair, the great God hath in infinite Mercy contrived a way to save you from your Sins and Fears;
As if the Angel had said, Come, you that Are under the Curse and fiery Sentence of the Law, do not despair, the great God hath in infinite Mercy contrived a Way to save you from your Sins and Fears;
And therefore this is the very business of a Gospel-Ministry to preach Christ to Men, and to invite Persons to come to Christ, 2 Cor. 5.20. We are Ambassadors for Christ, we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
And Therefore this is the very business of a Gospel ministry to preach christ to Men, and to invite Persons to come to christ, 2 Cor. 5.20. We Are ambassadors for christ, we pray you in Christ's stead, be you reconciled to God.
And that great Apostle Paul, who had well considered what he was to preach, sums up the whole of his Ministerial Office in a little compass, 1 Cor. 2.2. I resolved to know nothing among you, but Christ, and him crucified; i. e.
And that great Apostle Paul, who had well considered what he was to preach, sums up the Whole of his Ministerial Office in a little compass, 1 Cor. 2.2. I resolved to know nothing among you, but christ, and him Crucified; i. e.
when they turned their backs on God, he let them go: Heb. 2.16. For verily he took not on him the Nature of Angels, (or he took not hold of Angels) but the Seed of Abraham.
when they turned their backs on God, he let them go: Hebrew 2.16. For verily he took not on him the Nature of Angels, (or he took not hold of Angels) but the Seed of Abraham.
2. The Jews who had the first offers of the Gospel, but refused, are by the alwise God for the present passed by, he has withdrawn his Offers from them,
2. The jews who had the First offers of the Gospel, but refused, Are by the alwise God for the present passed by, he has withdrawn his Offers from them,
There is indeed a time when the blindness shall be plucked from off their Hearts, and they turned to the Lord, they shall be converted, Rom. 11. tot. Zac. 12.10. O let us beg that God would hasten it.
There is indeed a time when the blindness shall be plucked from off their Hearts, and they turned to the Lord, they shall be converted, Rom. 11. tot. Zac. 12.10. O let us beg that God would hasten it.
3. There's abundance of the Gentile World yet sit in darkness, and in the Regions of the shadow of Death, that never yet had the Gospel preached to them.
3. There's abundance of the Gentile World yet fit in darkness, and in the Regions of the shadow of Death, that never yet had the Gospel preached to them.
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'Tis a dreadful case not to have the Gospel: Lord, send out thy Light, and Truth, Psal. 43.3. There is a day when the fullness of the Gentiles shall come in, as may be seen by well considering these Scriptures, Isa. 49.6. Isa. 61. throughout;
It's a dreadful case not to have the Gospel: Lord, send out thy Light, and Truth, Psalm 43.3. There is a day when the fullness of the Gentiles shall come in, as may be seen by well considering these Scriptures, Isaiah 49.6. Isaiah 61. throughout;
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1. Some, as Novatus and his Followers, from this Scripture broached his pernicious Opinion, That those that sinned after Baptism, could not be renewed to Repentance.
1. some, as Novatian and his Followers, from this Scripture broached his pernicious Opinion, That those that sinned After Baptism, could not be renewed to Repentance.
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neither can a Person in Christ finally fall away from Christ, as appears from that one Text, which I shall now only name among many others to that purpose, 1 Pet. 1.23. Being born again, not of corruptible Seed, but of incorruptible, by the Word of God which liveth and abideth for ever.
neither can a Person in christ finally fallen away from christ, as appears from that one Text, which I shall now only name among many Others to that purpose, 1 Pet. 1.23. Being born again, not of corruptible Seed, but of incorruptible, by the Word of God which lives and Abideth for ever.
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As appears from that of the Apostle, 1 Pet. 1.2, 3. What is this Seed by which we are born again? 'tis not the Word either alone or principally considered, because that is the Instrument;
As appears from that of the Apostle, 1 Pet. 1.2, 3. What is this Seed by which we Are born again? it's not the Word either alone or principally considered, Because that is the Instrument;
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3. Others say, That the Apostle speaks here only by way of Supposition, If these fall away, it's impossible to renew them, &c. but they can never fall away. But,
3. Others say, That the Apostle speaks Here only by Way of Supposition, If these fallen away, it's impossible to renew them, etc. but they can never fallen away. But,
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as appears in the Stony-ground-Hearers, (take heed Reader thou beest not an Hypocrite!) Mat. 13.20. they are said to receive the Word with Joy, and yet not any saving Grace in their Souls. But,
as appears in the Stony-ground-Hearers, (take heed Reader thou Best not an Hypocrite!) Mathew 13.20. they Are said to receive the Word with Joy, and yet not any Saving Grace in their Souls. But,
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5. Others expound this Scripture of those extraordinary Gifts of the Spirit Christians had in the Apostles days, such as the Gift of Healing, speaking with Tongues, &c. These extraordinary Gifts were from the Spirit:
5. Others expound this Scripture of those extraordinary Gifts of the Spirit Christians had in the Apostles days, such as the Gift of Healing, speaking with Tongues, etc. These extraordinary Gifts were from the Spirit:
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and many that had them perished, as may appear from comparing these Scriptures, Mat. 7.21, 22, 23, 24. Gal. 3.3, 4. And this I humbly conceive to be the Sense of this Scripture.
and many that had them perished, as may appear from comparing these Scriptures, Mathew 7.21, 22, 23, 24. Gal. 3.3, 4. And this I humbly conceive to be the Sense of this Scripture.
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as in the Text. Now these free and general Offers see in these two Scriptures, Isa. 55.1, 2, 3. Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the Waters,
as in the Text. Now these free and general Offers see in these two Scriptures, Isaiah 55.1, 2, 3. Ho, every one that Thirsteth, come you to the Waters,
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come ye, buy and eat, yea, come, buy Wine and Milk, without Mony, and without Price, &c. and Rev. 22.17. The Spirit saith, Come; and the Bride saith, Come;
come you, buy and eat, yea, come, buy Wine and Milk, without Money, and without Price, etc. and Rev. 22.17. The Spirit Says, Come; and the Bride Says, Come;
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be of good chear, arise, he calls thee, hear what he saith unto thee, Mat. 11.28. Come unto me all ye that labour, and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
be of good cheer, arise, he calls thee, hear what he Says unto thee, Mathew 11.28. Come unto me all you that labour, and Are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
This coming to Christ 'tis not a meer dogmatical and opinionative Faith, a meer Perswasion of the truth of Scripture, to believe the Articles of your Creed,
This coming to christ it's not a mere dogmatical and opinionative Faith, a mere Persuasion of the truth of Scripture, to believe the Articles of your Creed,
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but this coming to, and believing in Christ, it is a saving Grace, wrought in the Hearts of Persons by the Word and Spirit of God, whereby being awakened to see their Sin and Misery, that Hell and Wrath due to them for Sin;
but this coming to, and believing in christ, it is a Saving Grace, wrought in the Hearts of Persons by the Word and Spirit of God, whereby being awakened to see their since and Misery, that Hell and Wrath due to them for since;
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they despair in themselves, and all other Creatures, and speedily fly from their Sins and themselves to Jesus Christ, resting on him alone for Justification, Pardon and Eternal Life. This is coming to Christ;
they despair in themselves, and all other Creatures, and speedily fly from their Sins and themselves to jesus christ, resting on him alone for Justification, Pardon and Eternal Life. This is coming to christ;
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Some that draw back, i. e. were unsound, rotten-hearted Professors, who had a common Faith, enough to make them profess and own Christ in time of Peace,
some that draw back, i. e. were unsound, rotten-hearted Professors, who had a Common Faith, enough to make them profess and own christ in time of Peace,
the Law curses them, and they are beset on every side: like those, Acts 2.37. when they were pricked at the Heart, then they cried out, What shall we do to be saved? now ver. 38. the Apostle directs them to Christ;
the Law curses them, and they Are beset on every side: like those, Acts 2.37. when they were pricked At the Heart, then they cried out, What shall we do to be saved? now for. 38. the Apostle directs them to christ;
But on the contrary, do all we can to draw, and to encourage Men to come to Christ with an assurance of Pardon. Isa. 55.7. Let the Wicked forsake his Way, and the unrighteous Man his Thoughts;
But on the contrary, do all we can to draw, and to encourage Men to come to christ with an assurance of Pardon. Isaiah 55.7. Let the Wicked forsake his Way, and the unrighteous Man his Thoughts;
3. There's the Instrumental Cause of this blessed Work upon the Soul, and that is, the Word of God, Rom. 10.17. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God:
3. There's the Instrumental Cause of this blessed Work upon the Soul, and that is, the Word of God, Rom. 10.17. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God:
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Indeed Faith in general looks to the whole Word of God, and believes whatever is revealed therein to be true upon the Divine Authority of the Word it self, yielding hearty Obedience to every Command, trembling at the Threatnings, Isa. 57.15.
Indeed Faith in general looks to the Whole Word of God, and believes whatever is revealed therein to be true upon the Divine authority of the Word it self, yielding hearty obedience to every Command, trembling At the Threatenings, Isaiah 57.15.
But the principal and especial Act of saving Faith, is a receiving Christ, and a resting upon him alone for Justification, Sanctification, and Eternal Life.
But the principal and especial Act of Saving Faith, is a receiving christ, and a resting upon him alone for Justification, Sanctification, and Eternal Life.
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And altho this special Act of Faith, as leaning, resting, hanging upon, and trusting in Christ crucified, be so much exploded in this corrupt Age, by Men of corrupt Minds,
And although this special Act of Faith, as leaning, resting, hanging upon, and trusting in christ Crucified, be so much exploded in this corrupt Age, by Men of corrupt Minds,
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and clearly proved from the holy Word of God. Joh. 1.12. As many as received him, to them gave he Power to become the Sons of God. Cant. 8.5. Who is this that cometh up from the Wilderness, leaning upon her Beloved? So Ephes. 1.13. In whom also ye trusted, after that ye believed.
and clearly proved from the holy Word of God. John 1.12. As many as received him, to them gave he Power to become the Sons of God. Cant 8.5. Who is this that comes up from the Wilderness, leaning upon her beloved? So Ephesians 1.13. In whom also you trusted, After that you believed.
for the Stay and Support of the Soul. The poor Sinner seeing his own Nothingness, he flies to Christ, hangs on him, cleaves to him, looks to him in every Strait,
for the Stay and Support of the Soul. The poor Sinner seeing his own Nothingness, he flies to christ, hangs on him, cleaves to him, looks to him in every Strait,
2. Recombence, which is an acquiescence on Christ, the Soul resolves to rest upon Christ, let the Issue be what it will, as Job, Chap. 13.15. Tho he slay me, yet will I trust in him. Or as Hester, Ch. 4.16. I will go in unto the King, and if I perish, I perish.
2. Recompense, which is an acquiescence on christ, the Soul resolves to rest upon christ, let the Issue be what it will, as Job, Chap. 13.15. Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him. Or as Esther, Christ 4.16. I will go in unto the King, and if I perish, I perish.
tho he frown upon me, I will not leave him, tho he kill me, yet will I trust in him. Psal. 37.5. Commit thy way unto the Lord, wait patiently for him, and he will bring it to pass.
though he frown upon me, I will not leave him, though he kill me, yet will I trust in him. Psalm 37.5. Commit thy Way unto the Lord, wait patiently for him, and he will bring it to pass.
When the Spirit of God so shines in upon his own Work in the Soul, as to inable a Christian to speak triumphingly with the Church, Cant. 2.16. My Beloved is mine, and I am his:
When the Spirit of God so shines in upon his own Work in the Soul, as to inable a Christian to speak triumphingly with the Church, Cant 2.16. My beloved is mine, and I am his:
1. If this be so, then this informs us of the desperate Madness and Folly of the greatest part of Men in the World, who wilfully reject Jesus Christ thus freely offered in the Gospel.
1. If this be so, then this informs us of the desperate Madness and Folly of the greatest part of Men in the World, who wilfully reject jesus christ thus freely offered in the Gospel.
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and this poor Creature should refuse, and prefer her Rags and Shame before such an Honourable State, would you not count this a stupid foolish Creature? Why this is the case:
and this poor Creature should refuse, and prefer her Rags and Shame before such an Honourable State, would you not count this a stupid foolish Creature? Why this is the case:
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I will poor clean Water upon you, and you shall be clean, i.e. tho you are black with Sin, I'll make you white by washing you in my Son's Blood , from all your Filthiness,
I will poor clean Water upon you, and you shall be clean, i.e. though you Are black with since, I'll make you white by washing you in my Son's Blood, from all your Filthiness,
And yet this is the case, we that are Christ's Embassadors come in the Name of Christ, we pray you be ye reconciled to God, 2 Cor. 5.20. Come to Christ;
And yet this is the case, we that Are Christ's ambassadors come in the Name of christ, we pray you be you reconciled to God, 2 Cor. 5.20. Come to christ;
Are we not all Christians, and do we not believe Christ to be the Son of God, the Saviour of the World? Is there any Body but are willing to have Christ, and Salvation by him?
are we not all Christians, and do we not believe christ to be the Son of God, the Saviour of the World? Is there any Body but Are willing to have christ, and Salvation by him?
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as the Scripture testifies here in this Parable; they were invited, but they would not come. And Joh. 5.40. You will not come to me that you might have Life.
as the Scripture Testifies Here in this Parable; they were invited, but they would not come. And John 5.40. You will not come to me that you might have Life.
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they pray, and keep their Church, wrong no Body: like that young Man, Mat. 19.16. What good thing shall I do that I may have Eternal Life? There is no getting to Heaven by our own Duties and Graces. Rom. 3.20. By the works of the Law shall no Flesh be justified in his Sight.
they pray, and keep their Church, wrong no Body: like that young Man, Mathew 19.16. What good thing shall I do that I may have Eternal Life? There is no getting to Heaven by our own Duties and Graces. Rom. 3.20. By the works of the Law shall no Flesh be justified in his Sighed.
4. Such as do not heartily approve of Christ's terms, but have secret Grudges, and Heart-quarrels against Christ: Matth. 11.6. Blessed is he who shall not be offended in me.
4. Such as do not heartily approve of Christ's terms, but have secret Grudges, and Heart-quarrels against christ: Matthew 11.6. Blessed is he who shall not be offended in me.
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The Jews quarrelled at every thing Christ did or said, at his Birth, Sermons, &c. And is it not so now with many Persons? How frequently do Men quarrel with the Word,
The jews quarreled At every thing christ did or said, At his Birth, Sermons, etc. And is it not so now with many Persons? How frequently do Men quarrel with the Word,
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There are other Inferences, but I omit them for Brevity. II. Ʋse. Is of Examination. If this be so, that God thus freely offers us Christ, to be our Saviour:
There Are other Inferences, but I omit them for Brevity. II Ʋse. Is of Examination. If this be so, that God thus freely offers us christ, to be our Saviour:
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The whole need not a Physician, but those who are sick, Luke 5.31. See how it was with St. Paul, before, in, and after the time of his Conversion, Rom. 7.9, 10. For I was alive without the Law once:
The Whole need not a physician, but those who Are sick, Lycia 5.31. See how it was with Saint Paul, before, in, and After the time of his Conversion, Rom. 7.9, 10. For I was alive without the Law once:
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No, Cain and Judas were troubled for Sin, but never came to Christ; but when your trouble for Sin drives you to Christ. Matth. 11.28. 2. Such as have ever come to Christ, and believed in him, have seen the Glory, Excellency, Fullness and Perfections that are in Christ.
No, Cain and Judas were troubled for since, but never Come to christ; but when your trouble for since drives you to christ. Matthew 11.28. 2. Such as have ever come to christ, and believed in him, have seen the Glory, Excellency, Fullness and Perfections that Are in christ.
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3. Those that did ever come to Christ, were drawn to him by the Ministry of the Word, Rom. 10.17. Faith comes by hearing. 1 Cor. 1.21. It pleased God by the foolishness of Preaching to save them that believe.
3. Those that did ever come to christ, were drawn to him by the Ministry of the Word, Rom. 10.17. Faith comes by hearing. 1 Cor. 1.21. It pleased God by the foolishness of Preaching to save them that believe.
I mean Sins, with which the Sinner is as intimate, as a Man with his Friend, Isa. 28.15. The Sinner is in League and Covenant with his Sins, Tit. 3.3. nothing sweeter to the Sinners taste, Job 20.12, 13, 14. But now when a Sinner comes to Christ, he casts all his Sins away;
I mean Sins, with which the Sinner is as intimate, as a Man with his Friend, Isaiah 28.15. The Sinner is in League and Covenant with his Sins, Tit. 3.3. nothing Sweeten to the Sinners taste, Job 20.12, 13, 14. But now when a Sinner comes to christ, he Cast all his Sins away;
but hid and secret Sins, he hates vain Thoughts, Psal. 119.113. He forsakes both the way of Sin, and also the Thoughts of Sin, Isa. 55.7. The Wicked forsakes his Ways, and the unrighteous Man his Thoughts.
but hid and secret Sins, he hates vain Thoughts, Psalm 119.113. He forsakes both the Way of since, and also the Thoughts of since, Isaiah 55.7. The Wicked forsakes his Ways, and the unrighteous Man his Thoughts.
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Now examine, is it so with you? 5. Such account it a singular Honour to be employed in the Service of Christ. Eph. 3.8. Ʋnto me, who am less than the least of all Saints, is this Grace given;
Now examine, is it so with you? 5. Such account it a singular Honour to be employed in the Service of christ. Ephesians 3.8. Ʋnto me, who am less than the least of all Saints, is this Grace given;
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Do you indeed esteem it your great Priviledg, that you may come and hear the Word preached, that you may pray, that you may sit down at the Lord's Table? are these things counted greater Honours and Priviledges by you,
Do you indeed esteem it your great Privilege, that you may come and hear the Word preached, that you may pray, that you may fit down At the Lord's Table? Are these things counted greater Honours and Privileges by you,
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Do you work out your Salvation with Fear and Trembling? Do you give all Diligence to make your Calling and Election sure? Do you labour to be holy in all manner of Conversation, denying all Ungodliness and Worldly Lusts,
Do you work out your Salvation with fear and Trembling? Do you give all Diligence to make your Calling and Election sure? Do you labour to be holy in all manner of Conversation, denying all Ungodliness and Worldly Lustiest,
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but lay them down in point of dependance, living only by Faith upon Christ? III. Ʋse shall be of Exhortation, to persuade every one of us to come to Christ.
but lay them down in point of dependence, living only by Faith upon christ? III. Ʋse shall be of Exhortation, to persuade every one of us to come to christ.
Christ doth not expect you should bring any price in your Hands, Isa. 55.1. Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the Waters, and he that hath no Money;
christ does not expect you should bring any price in your Hands, Isaiah 55.1. Ho, every one that Thirsteth, come you to the Waters, and he that hath no Money;
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come ye, buy and eat, buy Wine and Milk without Money, and without price. So Rev. 22.27. it may be you are willing to have Christ a Saviour, but you must have him a Lord also.
come you, buy and eat, buy Wine and Milk without Money, and without price. So Rev. 22.27. it may be you Are willing to have christ a Saviour, but you must have him a Lord also.
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Ver. 15. He is altogether lovely. Search all the World, there's none to be found like Christ, beautiful in his Divine Nature, as God; Heb. 1.3. Being the brightness of his Father's Glory, the express Image of his Person. Beautiful as Man; Psal. 45.2. Thou art fairer than the Children of Men.
Ver. 15. He is altogether lovely. Search all the World, there's none to be found like christ, beautiful in his Divine Nature, as God; Hebrew 1.3. Being the brightness of his Father's Glory, the express Image of his Person. Beautiful as Man; Psalm 45.2. Thou art Fairer than the Children of Men.
Though a carnal Eye sees nothing, yet Faith discovers Wonders in Christ, Phil. 3.8, 9. the Spouse discribes him Cappapè, Cant. 5.10. to 15. Ver. 11. His Head. (viz.) his Spiritual Headship over his Church. Col. 1.18. Nothing in Christ but is beautiful;
Though a carnal Eye sees nothing, yet Faith discovers Wonders in christ, Philip 3.8, 9. the Spouse describes him Cappapè, Cant 5.10. to 15. Ver. 11. His Head. (viz.) his Spiritual Headship over his Church. Col. 1.18. Nothing in christ but is beautiful;
1. If you will heartily come to and believe in Christ, you shall have Redemption and Deliverance from the power and guilt of Sin, and the Tyranny of Satan. Eph. 1.7. In Christ we have Redemption, through his Blood, even the forgiveness of Sins;
1. If you will heartily come to and believe in christ, you shall have Redemption and Deliverance from the power and guilt of since, and the Tyranny of Satan. Ephesians 1.7. In christ we have Redemption, through his Blood, even the forgiveness of Sins;
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And your Spiritual Maladies shall be cured, such as Infirmities, Backsliding, Ignorance, Hardness of Heart, Blindness of Mind, &c. Hosea 14.4. I will heal their Backslidings, and love them freely.
And your Spiritual Maladies shall be cured, such as Infirmities, Backsliding, Ignorance, Hardness of Heart, Blindness of Mind, etc. Hosea 14.4. I will heal their Backslidings, and love them freely.
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Isa. 55.1, 2. You shall eat Wine and Milk, yea that which is good. Jesus Christ himself shall be your Food, and his Righteousness shall be your Apparel.
Isaiah 55.1, 2. You shall eat Wine and Milk, yea that which is good. jesus christ himself shall be your Food, and his Righteousness shall be your Apparel.
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this glorious Apparel is Christ's Righteousness imputed outwardly, and the Heavenly Graces of the Spirit, put on inwardly in the great Work of Sanctification.
this glorious Apparel is Christ's Righteousness imputed outwardly, and the Heavenly Graces of the Spirit, put on inwardly in the great Work of Sanctification.
Thirdly, Yet once more to prevail with you to come to Christ, consider what a Hell of Misery you wilfully throw your Souls into, by refusing to come to him;
Thirdly, Yet once more to prevail with you to come to christ, Consider what a Hell of Misery you wilfully throw your Souls into, by refusing to come to him;
I've told you 'tis mere necessity that drives Persons to Christ, Luke 5.31, 32. You must be sick of Sin; like those, Acts 2.37. 2. If you desire to come to Christ, then you must beg and desire to be drawn to him. Cant. 1.4. Draw me, we will run after thee. Joh. 6.44. No Man can come to me, except the Father which sent me, draw him:
I've told you it's mere necessity that drives Persons to christ, Lycia 5.31, 32. You must be sick of since; like those, Acts 2.37. 2. If you desire to come to christ, then you must beg and desire to be drawn to him. Cant 1.4. Draw me, we will run After thee. John 6.44. No Man can come to me, except the Father which sent me, draw him:
Sin has so infeebled our Natures, that we have no Strength nor Ability to any good. Rom. 5.6. When we were without Strength, Christ died for the ungodly.
since has so infeebled our Nature's, that we have no Strength nor Ability to any good. Rom. 5.6. When we were without Strength, christ died for the ungodly.
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and it has been by the preaching of the Gospel, as abundantly appears in these Scriptures, Acts 2.37, 38. Acts 16.14. Eph. 1.13. 1 Thes. 1.6. This is that very Ordinance that God has appointed to gather in the Elect to himself. 1 Cor. 1.21. When the World by Wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of Preaching to save them that believe.
and it has been by the preaching of the Gospel, as abundantly appears in these Scriptures, Acts 2.37, 38. Acts 16.14. Ephesians 1.13. 1 Thebes 1.6. This is that very Ordinance that God has appointed to gather in the Elect to himself. 1 Cor. 1.21. When the World by Wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of Preaching to save them that believe.
but do not preach Jesus Christ, Regeneration, Sanctification, and Salvation by the Blood, Death and Imputation of the Righteousness of Christ. God owns not such Preachers;
but do not preach jesus christ, Regeneration, Sanctification, and Salvation by the Blood, Death and Imputation of the Righteousness of christ. God owns not such Preachers;
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but mark, those Ministers that preach Christ, and free-Grace, not free-Will, such Preachers as go to the quick, Acts 2.37. Keep close to the Duty of hearing the Word preached;
but mark, those Ministers that preach christ, and free-Grace, not freewill, such Preachers as go to the quick, Acts 2.37. Keep close to the Duty of hearing the Word preached;
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O if that Scripture were but writ upon Ministers Hearts, it would make them vigilant for God, Ezech. 3.17. and tremble for fear they should be found guilty of the blood of Souls.
O if that Scripture were but writ upon Ministers Hearts, it would make them vigilant for God, Ezekiel 3.17. and tremble for Fear they should be found guilty of the blood of Souls.
but I have already exceeded the bounds of a Sermon, and therefore all I shall say is that of the Apostle, which gives you an account of that happy, sweet, blessed Condition every Man and Woman in the World are in, that are come to Christ, Rom. 8.1. There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus. FINIS.
but I have already exceeded the bounds of a Sermon, and Therefore all I shall say is that of the Apostle, which gives you an account of that happy, sweet, blessed Condition every Man and Woman in the World Are in, that Are come to christ, Rom. 8.1. There is Therefore now no condemnation to them which Are in christ jesus. FINIS.
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NONLATINALPHABET, it signifies more than Brightness, even such a Brightness as hath a lustre cast upon it from some other thing. Sicut Sol radios ex sua substantia gignit; sic Pater ab eterno ex sua substantia Filium genuit. Critica Sacra.
, it signifies more than Brightness, even such a Brightness as hath a lustre cast upon it from Some other thing. Sicut Sol radios ex sua Substance gignit; sic Pater ab eterno ex sua Substance Son genuit. Critica Sacra.
Locus perobscurus & difficilis, unus haud dubiè ex illis, de quibus Petrus dixit, quaedam esse in Epistolis Paulinis; quae homines indocti & instabiles Pervertant, suo ipsorum exitio.
Locus perobscurus & Difficult, Unus haud dubiè ex illis, de quibus Peter dixit, quaedam esse in Epistles Paulinis; Quae homines Indocti & instabiles Pervertant, Sue Ipsorum Exitio.
NONLATINALPHABET, miser ego homo, infelix ego homo. Montan. Aerumnosus ego homo. Beza. Ah me miserum, quis me liberabit ab hac dira servitute: It signifies one that is wearied with troublesome and continual Combats, like as a Champion striving a long time, is like a last to be overcome; 'tis the Voice of one breathing after Deliverance. Calv.
, miser ego homo, infelix ego homo. Montan. Aerumnosus ego homo. Beza. Ah me miserum, quis me Liberabit ab hac dira servitute: It signifies one that is wearied with troublesome and continual Combats, like as a Champion striving a long time, is like a last to be overcome; it's the Voice of one breathing After Deliverance. Calvin
Aspergam vos aqua munda, id est, Sanguine Christi. Sanguis Christi est quasi aqua munda cujus — Aspersione mundantur Electi, à sordibus peccatorum. Asperguntur autem hac aqua, corda electorum per fidem, qua credunt Sanguinem Christi, pro ipsis effusum esse in crucae in remissione peccatorum. Piscator in locum.
Aspergam vos aqua munda, id est, Sanguine Christ. Sanguis Christ est quasi aqua munda cujus — Aspersion mundantur Elect, à sordibus peccatorum. Asperguntur autem hac aqua, Corda electorum per fidem, qua credunt Sanguinem Christ, Pro Ipse effusum esse in crucae in remission peccatorum. Piscator in locum.
